GB2325075A - Emergency transceiver for a vehicle - Google Patents

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GB2325075A
GB2325075A GB9808910A GB9808910A GB2325075A GB 2325075 A GB2325075 A GB 2325075A GB 9808910 A GB9808910 A GB 9808910A GB 9808910 A GB9808910 A GB 9808910A GB 2325075 A GB2325075 A GB 2325075A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/50—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
    • B60Q1/52—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08G—TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
    • G08G1/00—Traffic control systems for road vehicles
    • G08G1/16—Anti-collision systems
    • G08G1/161—Decentralised systems, e.g. inter-vehicle communication
    • G08G1/162—Decentralised systems, e.g. inter-vehicle communication event-triggered

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Abstract

The transceiver comprises a transmitter, a receiver, an impact sensor and warning means, the transmiter sending a crash signal A when the vehicle carrying the transceiver is involved in a crash. The receiver is suitable for receiving a signal sent by a transmitter of a similar transceiver carried by another vehicle when the latter is involved in a crash. The warning means, which may be audible and/or visual, is responsive to the receiver to warn the driver of a crash nearby. The transmitter may be activated manually, in which case it transmits a hazard signal B. The receiver can distinguish between the crash signal A and the hazard signal B so that different types of warning are given.

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EMERGENCY TRANSCEIVER Technical Field: This invention relates to an emergency radio transceiver that is designed to be carried in a vehicle of any sort which transports human beings, this could be a road vehicle, railway locomotive, aircraft, boat, etc.
Background: Emergency transmitters are used to alert people to the plight of someone in distress, in particular, the emergency services.
Until the invention of this device there has not been an eÍTective warning system for vehicles / craft approaching an unseen hazard such as an accident in fog or a disabled vehicle /craft where the course is obscured. Nor has there been an effective warning device for those in a vehicle I craft posing a hazard to other vehicles / craft.
Essential Technical Features: An emergency transceiver comprising a transmitter, a receiver and an impact sensor. The transmitter sends out an emergency signal in the event of a collision that is received by other emergency transceivers within range. On receiving an emergency signal the emergency transceiver activates an alarm, informing the operator of a nearby hazard I casualty.
Example: A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 shows the unit's essential components, Figure 2 shows the unit's casing.
The unit can be secured in the driver's cockpit (or be built into the vehicle at the time of manufacture) and connected to the vehicle's electrical supply (9 in fig 2), in order to keep the rechargeable battery (fig 1) fully charged. The unit is protected (fig 1) should the vehicle's power supply malfunction (such as a short circuit of the power supply in the process of the vehicle crashing). The impact sensor (fig 1) can be incorporated into the unit, or be shared with the vehicle's air bag circuit (9 in fig 2). The impact sensor activates the unit's transmitter (fig 1) or it can be activated manually (1 1 in fig 2). Manual activation may be desirable if the car should break down, or if the operator sees a hazard that may endanger other road users. The operator can deactivate the transmitter (5 in fig 2), or cancel the warning alarms (visual:- 2 and 12 in fig 2, audible:- 6 and 7 in fig 2), using buttons on the unit (3 and 4 in fig 2). The transmitter and its indicators (visual:- 10 in fig 2, audible:- 8 in fig 2), as well as the warning alarms will deactivate after a set time (eg. Five minutes for the warning alarms and twenty-four hours for the transmitter).
The low battery power warning circuit (fig 1) activates a warning lamp (1 in fig 2) if the battery fails. The device could be designed to send and receive two emergency signals (signals A and B in fig 1), the impact sensor could initiate signal A and any units receiving signal A would inform their operators as such (2 and 6 in fig 2). The hazard button (11 in fig 2) could initiate signal B and any units receiving signal B would inform their operators as such (12 and 7 in fig 2). The use of a directional-receiving antenna (perhaps set at an arc of 90 degrees) would increase sensitivity of the device to the direction ahead of the vehicle, so reduce the number of false alarms. The sensitivity of the device could also be adjusted by the operator ( 13). An indicator light (14) could be incorporated showing that the device is in working order.

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  1. An emergency transceiver comprising a transmitter, a receiver and an impact sensor, the transmitter being arranged to send out an emergency signal in the event of a collision which signal may be received by other similar emergency transceivers within range, and the received signal serving to activate an alarm, informing the operator of the receiving transceiver of a nearby hazard / casualty.
  2. 2 An emergency transceiver as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device is placed inside a casing in order for it to be fitted in the operating cab.
  3. 3 An emergency transceiver as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the unit can be built into the vehicle or craft, during the manufacture of the vehicle or craft.
  4. 4 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims I to 3, wherein the device is fitted with an activator button or switch, to enable the operator to activate the transmitter manually.
  5. 5 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the device has an audible warning signal/s and / or visual warning display/s, informing the operator that an emergency signal has been received.
  6. 6 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims I to 5, wherein the device can give two display messages to the operator:- a) ACCIDENT! (or appropriate). b) HAZARD (or appropriate).
  7. 7 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the device is fitted with two audible warning signals:- a) one indicating an accident (or appropriate). b) one indicating a hazard (or appropriate).
  8. 8 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the device is fitted with a rechargeable battery, capacitor, or other electricity storage device.
  9. 9 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the device is fitted with a non-rechargeable battery.
  10. 10 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the device is connected to the vehicle's I craft's electrical power supply.
  11. 11 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 10, but is protected from damage (such as by fuse/s and diode/s) should the vehicle's / craft's electrical system fail, such as shorteircuifing.
  12. 12 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 11, wherein the device can be wired in to the vehicle's air bag circuit.
  13. 13 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 12, wherein the device can be wired in to the hazard warning system of a vehicle.
  14. 14 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 13, wherein the device is fitted with a button or switch to cancel transmission.
  15. 15 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 14, wherein the device is fitted with a timed delay before the warning alarm can be reactivated.
  16. 16 An emergency transceiver as clamed in any of claims 1 to 15, wherein the device is fitted with a low battery warning circuit and warning light.
  17. 17 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 16, wherein the device is fitted with a malfunction testing circuit and warning light.
  18. 18 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 17, wherein the device is connected to the vehicle's driver information system.
  19. 19 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 18, wherein the device is fitted with a visual and / or audible indication that its transmitter is in operation.
  20. 20 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 19, wherein the device is fitted with an internal antenna.
  21. 21 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 19, wherein the device is fitted with an external antenna.
  22. 22 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 21, wherein the device is fitted with a transmitter capable of sending out two different signals depending on whether the transmitter is activated by the impact sensor or manually.
  23. 23 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 22, wherein the device is fitted with a receiver capable of distinguishing between the signals mentioned in claim 22 and activating the appropriate warning signals to the operator.
  24. 24 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 23, wherein the device is fitted with a timing circuit to deactivate the warning alarm/s after a desired interval.
  25. 25 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 24, wherein the device is fitted with a timing circuit to deactivate the transmitter after a desired interval.
  26. 26 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 25, wherein the device is fitted with a switch or switches to alter the timing in claims 24 and / or 25.
  27. 27 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 26, wherein the device is fitted with a control or controls, enabling the operator to adjust the sensitivity of the unit to incoming signal/s.
  28. 28 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 27, wherein the device is fitted with a control enabling the operator to adjust the strength if the transmitting signal/s. .
  29. 29 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 28, wherein the device is fitted with a directional-receiving antenna, the antenna being either internal or external.
  30. 30 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 29, wherein the device is protected by a waterproof casement.
  31. 31 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 30, wherein the device is protected by a high impact resistant casement.
  32. 32 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 31, wherein the device is protected by a heat resistant casement.
  33. 33 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims I to 32, wherein the device is fitted with an emergency SOS transmitter, using a suitable frequency and strength of transmission, which can be monitored by the emergency services.
  34. 34 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims I to 33, wherein the device is fitted with a single speaker, buzzer or other electrical component capable of producing audible alarm/s.
  35. 35 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 34, wherein the device is fitted with an illuminated display capable of giving visual messages.
  36. 36 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 35, and substantially as herein before described and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
    Continued.
    36 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims I to 35, and substantially as herein before described and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
    Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows 1 An emergency transceiver comprising a transmitter, a receiver and an impact sensor, the transmitter being arranged to send out an emergency signal in the eVent of a collision which signal may be received by other similar emergency transceivers within range, and the received signal serving to activate an alarm, informing the operator of the receiving transceiver of a nearby hazard I casualty, regard is to be given to the prior arts GB 2241367 A (BOWMAN), EP 0631267 Al (MAGAGNINI), WO 93/16453 Al (LOCHEAD).
    2 An emergency transceiver as claimed in claim 1, wherein the transceiver is placed inside a casing in order for it to be fitted in the operating cab.
    3 An emergency transceiver as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the transceiver can be built into the vehicle or craft, during the manufacture ofthe vehicle or craft.
    4 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the transceiver is fitted with an activator button or switch, to enable the operator to activate the transmitter manually.
    5 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the transceiver has an audible warning signal/s and / or visual warning display/s, informing the operator that an emergency signal has been received.
    6 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the transceiver can give two display messages to the operator:- a) ACCIDENT! (or appropriate). b) HAZARD! (or appropriate).
    7 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the transceiver is fitted with two audible warning signals:- a) One indicating an accident (or appropriate). b) One indicating a hazard (or appropriate).
    8 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a rechargeable battery, capacitor, or other electricity storage device.
    9 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a non-rechargeable battery.
    10 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the transceiver is connected to the vehicle's / craft's electrical power supply.
    11 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 10, but is protected from damage (such as by fusels and diode/s) should the vehicle's / craft's electrical system fail, such as short-circuiting.
    12 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 11, wherein the transceiver can be wired in to the vehicle's air bag circuit.
    Continued.
    13 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 12, wherein the transceiver can be wired in to the hazard warning system of a vehicle / craft.
    14 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 13, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a button or switch to cancel transmission.
    15 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 14, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a timed delay before the warning alarm can be reactivated.
    16 An emergency transceiver as clamed in any of claims 1 to 15, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a low battery warning circuit and warning light.
    17 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 16, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a malfnction testing circuit and warning light.
    18 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 17, wherein the transceiver is connected to the vehicle's driver information system.
    19 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 18, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a visual and / or audible indication that its transmitter is in operation.
    20 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 19, wherein the transceiver is fitted with an internal antenna.
    21 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 19, wherein the transceiver is fitted with an external antenna.
    22 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 21, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a transmitter capable of sending out two different signals depending on whether the transmitter is activated by the impact sensor or manually.
    23 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 22, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a receiver capable of distinguishing between the signals mentioned in claim 22 and activating the appropriate warning signals to the operator.
    24 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 23, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a timing circuit to deactivate the warning alarm/s after a desired interval.
    25 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 24, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a timing circuit to deactivate the transmitter after a desired interval.
    26 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 25, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a switch or switches to alter the timing in claims 24 and / or 25.
    Continued.. 27 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 26, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a control or controls enabling the operator to adjust the sensitivity of the transceiver to incoming signal/s.
    28 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 27, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a control enabling the operator to adjust the strength if the transmitting signal/s.
    29 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 28, wherein the transceiver is fitted with a directional-receiving antenna, the antenna being either internal or external.
    30 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 29, wherein the transceiver is protected by a waterproof casement.
    31 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 30, wherein the transceiver is protected by a high impact resistant casement.
    32 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 31, wherein the transceiver is protected by a heat resistant casement.
    33 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 32, wherein the transceiver is fitted with an emergency SOS transmitter, using a suitable frequency and strength of transmission, which can be monitored by the emergency services.
    34 An emergency transceiver as claimed in anv of claims 1 to 33. wherein the transceiver is fitted with a single speaker, buzzer or other electrical component capable of producing audible alarm/s.
    35 An emergency transceiver as claimed in any of claims 1 to 34, wherein the transceiver is fitted with an illuminated display capable of giving visual messages.
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WO1993016453A1 (en) * 1992-02-18 1993-08-19 Lochead Richard Charles Kearne Road accident warning system
EP0631267A1 (en) * 1993-06-24 1994-12-28 Adolfo Magagnini A hasard warning device for motor vehicles

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GB2478932A (en) * 2010-03-24 2011-09-28 Legaro Ltd Warning device for alerting a train operator to a potentially hazardous situation
WO2014135716A1 (en) * 2013-03-07 2014-09-12 Beade Rioseco Jose Manuel Signal emitter-receiver device for warning about highway incidents
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