NL1022555C2 - Information panel takes form of column, wall or tableau for bus or tram stop and provides integral, visual presentation of types of information of importance to traveller - Google Patents

Abstract

The information panel takes the form of a column, wall or tableau for a bus or tram stop and provides an integral, visual presentation of types of information of importance to a traveller. A typical example involves a module (1) with a lay-out for a single route, with a route time window (2), route table (3), stop travelling time (4), departure time table divided into three tables (5') covering work days, Saturday and Sunday, a route symbol, such as a colored beam (6) and a route number (7).

Description

Title: information provision.

It is proposed to improve the way information is provided at a stop, in particular. for bus or tram, by visual display at the stop of two or more of the following data types: stop name; general time display (e.g. local time); route table per route (also called "line"); time display per route; travel time to stops per route; departure times table per route; graphical route display (in particular integrated for all routes concerning this stop); general message display. The objective is, among other things, optimum up-to-date information provision at minimal costs, so that a passenger (of all ages) can plan his journey at the stop (choice optimization between 15 alternative routes), verify his travel plan, and be informed of temporary deviations from the regular plan. Two or more, like all, stops along the route are preferably equipped with this information provision.

Use is preferably made of a (visual) sign, such as a color, which is unique to a route and is applied to at least two data types, such as the route table and the graphical representation.

The route time display and route table 25 are preferably displayed below each other, preferably with the route table below. The route table and graphical route display are preferably displayed below each other, preferably with the graphical representation below. Routeta bubbles are preferably displayed next to and / or below each other. Preferably, the graphic representation covers a width substantially corresponding to the width of at least two route tables next to each other. Preferably at least one of the general time display, stop name and general message display are above at least one of the route table, route time display and graphic display.

The route time display preferably relates to an indication of the expected arrival time of the next vehicle (such as bus) on that route at that stop, preferably represented as the time to be elapsed ("declining 1022555 · 2 stopwatch"). To that end, the route time display is preferably coupled to means for (remotely) transmitting a real arrival time (adapted to the prevailing situation), for example by (wireless) reception of a real situation of the vehicle (such as its last location detected) route-related signal (e.g. originating from a central or non-central control unit / computer or device), so that, for example, the actual delay along the route is taken into account in the route time display. The route time display and / or general time display is preferably digital (handless). Preferably there is a separate route time display for each route at the stop. Thus, the information provision will as a rule contain at least two route time displays.

At least one of the stop name, route table per route, journey time to stops per route, departure time table per route, graphical route display is preferably permanently recorded, e.g. by engraving or printing technique.

The general message representation is preferably of a visual nature. Preferably it is easily adaptable / replaceable or erasable, e.g. by using a magnetic and / or electronic display / window, such as the plasma type or cathode ray type or using LEDs or liquid crystals (LCD) for image display 25 (which display types are also usable for the general and route time display). This message display is preferably coupled to means with which the display can be adjusted remotely, for example by (wireless) reception of a relevant signal (e.g. from a control unit / computer or device, whether or not centralized), so that (each time) a predetermined message can be displayed. This message display may concern important messages for travelers, such as detour or blockage of a route, but also advertising, the weather report 35 or the like. This message display can cover one or more lines of text among each other.

For the energy supply for one or more of the general message display, general time display and route time display 1022555 «3, supply lines run therefrom to an energy source, e.g. locally arranged solar panels, i.h.b. of photovoltaic type or power supply lines for street lighting, where possibly an energy buffer (battery) is connected between-5. Connection to a local energy source is i.h.b. favorable for bus stops, since they traditionally do not have their own connection to the energy network work.

For better clarity and / or low production, assembly and operating costs, it is preferable to concentrate all intended data types used at the stop in one location at the stop, preferably to integrate into a single information panel or the like. device (such as information column or wall or tablet). It is noted that within the scope of this invention also the use of two or more separate information panels or the like. about what

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If the different types of data are distributed, 1 can also be considered as "a single information panel" if they impress the traveler, for example because they are close to each other (eg without or with a small gap) or without special eyesight. whether i main or trunk movement or body displacement the information of all data types can be included.

Plate material, such as metal, in particular, serves as a carrier for the various types of data. steel, preferred. However, the use of, for example, cementitious material, such as concrete, is also conceivable. The information provision can be integrated in a stop house / booth, e.g. in a wall, or be freestanding, e.g. attached to a pole or console.

By way of example, the accompanying Figures 1-4 show embodiments of the invention, to which, however, they are not limited. The reference numbers refer to equal / o corresponding functions. The drawing schematically shows the contours within which a relevant data type is located.

FIG. 1 shows a module 1 with the layout for a single route, with a route time window 2, route table 3, 1022355 · 4 stop travel time 4, departure times table 5 (shown here in three sub-tables 5 'working days / Saturday / Sunday), unique route sign 6 ( ic colored bar), route number 7.

FIG. 2 shows the situation for a stop for two different routes, with two modules 1 (see Fig. 1) mounted on a single carrier, a general message display 8, stop name 9, route map (graphic route display) 10 on which the visual distinction between the different routes are indicated with the unique route sign (in this case a line in the relevant color).

FIG. 3 shows a module 1 with an alternative layout. FIG. 4 shows the situation for a stop for five different routes, based on the module 1 of FIG. 3, and with general time display 11.

For ease of production, a module 1 can form a sub-assembly, eg mounted on a carrier which is subsequently, with carriers of other modules 1 next to and / or below each other, mounted on a common carrier to be placed at the stop, on which also the other components 20 (at least one of parts 8, 9, 10, 11) are located.

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Claims (7)

1. Information panel in the form of a column, wall or tableau at a bus or tram stop, Designed for integral visual representation of data types of interest to the traveler, including one or more of the following: stop name; general time display; route table per route; time display per route; travel time to stops per route; 10 departure times table per route; graphical route display, preferably integrated for all routes concerning this stop; general message display. 2. Panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein use is made of a color as a visual sign, unique to a route and applied to at least two data types, such as the route table and the graphical route display. 3. Panel as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein at least two of the route time display, route table and graphic route display are shown below each other, e.g. the route time display above and the graphic route display below and e.g. the route tables next to and / or below each other and optionally the graphical route representation substantially as wide as at least two route tables next to each other, and with at least one of the general time representation, stop name and general message representation above at least one of the route table, route time representation and graphical route representation. 4. Panel as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the route-time display preferably gives, for each route on the panel, individually, for example, a digital indication of the expected arrival time of the next vehicle (such as bus) on that route at that stop , for example, displayed as the time to elapse until arrival there ("falling stopwatch"), for which the route time display may be. is coupled to means for remotely transmitting a current arrival time to the route time display so that the actual delay along the route is discounted in the route time display. 5. Panel as claimed in claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein at least 'Vj /. - one of the stop name, route table per route, journey time to stops per route, departure time table per route, and graphic route display are permanently captured by engraving or printing technology and / or where the message display comprises a screen that is linked to means by which the remote display can be adjusted. 6. Panel as claimed in claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, wherein power lines extend from the panel to a remote power source for supplying the electrical components of the panel, including the display, the general time display and the time display per route. 7. Public transport route with stop-in and exit stops along the route with spacing, preferably substantially all equipped with a panel according to any of the claims 1-6.