WO2008057044A1 - Système et procédé pour une transmission d'informations - Google Patents

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WO2008057044A1
WO2008057044A1 PCT/SE2007/050829 SE2007050829W WO2008057044A1 WO 2008057044 A1 WO2008057044 A1 WO 2008057044A1 SE 2007050829 W SE2007050829 W SE 2007050829W WO 2008057044 A1 WO2008057044 A1 WO 2008057044A1
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  • the present invention concerns a wireless system for presenting information to passengers in mass transit.
  • the present invention also concerns a method for presenting information to passengers in mass transit.
  • the present invention also concerns a computer program for presenting information to passengers in mass transit.
  • Paper-based advertisements are still numerous today, even though increasingly advanced techniques for presenting different forms of advertising, and the volume of advertising directed at consumers and companies is constantly growing and becoming ever larger.
  • the flood of advertising means that a large portion is automatically tuned out by the consumers and companies for whom the advertising is intended.
  • US/2004/0033821 shows an entertainment system for a vehicle which contains an external data source, two storage units, a distribution unit and one or more video displays.
  • the storage units can communicate with the external data source via 3G, for example, and the video displays can receive video signals via RF or IR, for example.
  • US/2004/0082318 shows a system designed for trains, subways, etc., where multimedia data is sent to units where it is played for the passengers.
  • the multimedia data indicated can be, for example, graphics, text, sound, video, or some combination of these.
  • US/6407673 shows a wireless system designed for trains, subways, etc., where stored multimedia data is transferred to displays to be shown to the passengers (see column 4, line 61, to column 6, line 35).
  • the displays are connected to storage servers on the train.
  • the multimedia data indicated can be, for example, graphics, text, sound, video, or some combination of these.
  • One purpose of the present invention is to create a robust system and method for displaying images in environments with obvious interference sources.
  • Yet another purpose of the present invention is to lower the operating costs for a distributor of multimedia information.
  • Yet another purpose of the present invention is to create a user-friendly system and method for transfer of information which is easy to update.
  • Yet another purpose of the present invention is to create a system and method which overcome the drawbacks of the prior art.
  • a system which is suitable for transfer of information units intended to be presented to a recipient in or at a vehicle, wherein the system contains: a central unit and at least one display unit present in or on the vehicle, wherein the central unit contains a database arranged to store an arbitrary number of information units, where each of the information units is of a first or second kind, wherein the first kind involves non-real-time information and the second kind involves real-time information; wherein the central unit furthermore is arranged to communicate with the display unit via a first and a second link; and furthermore it is arranged to associate each of the stored information units being presented with a respective information store present in a display of the display unit; and to transfer each of the information units associated with the information stores from the central unit to the display unit via the first or the second link, depending on which kind the respective information units belong to, wherein the central unit is arranged to transfer the information units of the first kind via the first or the second link and the information units of the second kind via the second link; where the display of the
  • One benefit provided by the system of the present invention is that it offers a user-friendly robust system and method for information transfer and an image presentation which is easy to update.
  • the system according to the present invention can furthermore contain a communication layout arranged in the vehicle, wherein the communication layout can be designed to communicate with the central unit via the first or second link; and to communicate with the display unit via a wireless link; and to relay information units from the central unit via the wireless link to the display unit.
  • the communication unit can furthermore contain a storage unit which can store at least a portion of each of the information units transferred from the central unit; and a processor unit designed to send at least a portion of each of the stored information units to the display units.
  • the system according to the present invention can furthermore contain at least one data station arranged at a position along a route along which the vehicle is designed to travel, where the data station is designed to relay information units from the central unit to the communication layout via the first link.
  • the system according to the present invention can also moreover contain at least one data station arranged at a position along a route along which the vehicle is designed to travel, where the data station contains a storage unit which can store at least a portion of each of the information units transferred from the central unit; and a processor unit designed to send at least a portion of each of the information units stored in the storage unit to the communication layout.
  • One benefit of this is that the communication via Internet between the central unit and the data station, and the wireless communication between the data station and the communication layout, can be relatively easily protected against data trespass and interference. This means that the system also constitutes an operationally secure system for information transfer.
  • the above data station can also contain at least one access point for wireless communication with the communication layout via the first link, where the access point is a WiFi access point.
  • the system according to the present invention can furthermore contain a central unit further designed to communicate with the mobile 3 G radio communication network for packet data transmission; and a communication layout and/or display unit which furthermore contains a 3 G data card with 3 G communication layout for communication with the central unit via the second link, where the second link is a mobile 3 G radio communication connection via the mobile 3 G radio communication network for packet data transmission.
  • a communication layout and/or display unit which furthermore contains a 3 G data card with 3 G communication layout for communication with the central unit via the second link, where the second link is a mobile 3 G radio communication connection via the mobile 3 G radio communication network for packet data transmission.
  • the second link can be a radio link and the first link a WiFi link.
  • the system according to the present invention can furthermore contain a central unit, moreover comprising elements able to be managed by a system administrator, in order to manage each of the information units in the database.
  • a central unit moreover comprising elements able to be managed by a system administrator, in order to manage each of the information units in the database.
  • the present invention can provide, e.g., a simple, manageable, and resource-sparing system for the user, wherein a user can be a system administrator. This can be done, e.g., by making it possible for a system administrator to easily exchange high-resolution information, such as moving or still pictures of DVD quality, without being physically in proximity to the display unit.
  • the non-real-time information can be advertising or informational films, TV spots, still pictures, announcements, high-resolution film of DVD quality or the like, and the real- time information can be news and weather reports, messages in sms format, public transit or traffic information.
  • the information units can be presented in the display of the display unit in real time.
  • the present invention can provide, e.g., a more varied entertainment offering for a passenger in a public transit system.
  • the present invention provides communication in real time, which means that fast changes can be made in the informational messages, and that new information can in theory be communicated directly through the display units without delay. This makes possible a fast providing of information to the passengers traveling on the means of transit.
  • the system according to the present invention can furthermore contain a central unit designed to transfer the information units associated with the information stores to the display unit and a display unit designed to present the transferred information units associated with the information stores when the vehicle is in motion.
  • the vehicle can be a subway, train, taxi or bus. This means that the present invention can provide a continuously updated system for presenting information to a passenger in a mass transit system.
  • a method suitable for transfer of information units intended to be presented to a recipient in or at a vehicle, wherein the method involves the steps of: associating each of the information units in a database, present in a central unit, and intended to be presented, with a respective information store present in a display at a display unit; and transferring each of the information units associated with the information stores from the central unit to the display unit via a first or second link, depending on which of a first or second kind the respective information units belong to, wherein the first kind involves non-real-time information and the second kind involves real-time information, wherein the information units of the first kind are transferred via the first or the second link and the information units of the second kind are transferred via the second link; and presenting, in the display of the display unit, each of the transferred associated information units in their respective associated information store.
  • the method according to the present invention can furthermore involve the step of: transfer of each of the information units associated with the information stores from the central unit to the display unit via a communication layout arranged in the vehicle, wherein the communication layout forwards the information units transferred from the central unit via wireless links to the display unit.
  • the method according to the present invention can furthermore involve the step of: transfer of each of the information units associated with the information stores from the central unit to the display unit via a data station, wherein the data station forwards information units from the central unit to the communication layout via the first link.
  • the method according to the present invention can furthermore involve the step of: intermediate storage of the information units associated with the information stores in the communication layout or in the data station during the transfer.
  • the method according to the present invention can furthermore involve the step of: transfer of each of the information units associated with the information stores from the central unit to the display unit via the mobile 3 G radio communication network for packet data transmission which provides the second link, where the second link is a mobile 3 G radio communication connection.
  • a computer program is provided, containing a program code to carry out the steps of the method described above, where said computer program is run on a computer.
  • a computer program product is provided, directly storable in an internal memory of a computer, containing a computer program to carry out the steps of the method described above, where said computer program is run on the computer.
  • a computer program product containing a program code stored on a computer-readable medium to carry out the steps of the method described above, where said computer program is run on the computer.
  • the medium can be a propagating signal, while the propagating signal can be a carrier wave.
  • the display unit can show moving or still pictures of DVD quality. This can also occur without any form of player device, such as a DVD player, having to be included in the display unit.
  • Another benefit according to the invention as described above is that 10 stores of different files can be handled and shown on the screen at the same time.
  • Yet another benefit according to another embodiment of the invention as described above is that 5-10 stores of different files can be handled and shown on the screen at the same time.
  • Yet another benefit according to yet another embodiment of the invention as described above is that 1-10 stores of different files can be handled and shown on the screen at the same time. Yet another benefit according to another embodiment of the invention as described above is that 1-5 stores of different files can be handled and shown on the screen at the same time.
  • Figure 1 illustrates schematically a system for transfer of information according to one aspect of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 shows a display unit for application in a system for transfer of information according to one aspect of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 shows an embodiment of a system for transfer of information according to one aspect of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 shows another embodiment of a system for transfer of information according to one aspect of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 shows yet another embodiment of a system for transfer of information according to one aspect of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 shows yet another embodiment of a system for transfer of information according to one aspect of the present invention.
  • Figure 7 shows a method according to one aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic picture of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • a central unit 1 contains a database 2 which contains information units intended to be presented in one or more display units 5 a, 5b located in a transportation vehicle 4, which can be, for example, a train, a subway, or a bus.
  • the central unit 1 can be arranged to communicate wirelessly with a communication layout 3 located in the transportation vehicle 4 via a first link 6 and to transfer said information units to this communication layout 3.
  • the central unit 1 can be some type of computer layout or server containing a memory or another storage unit capable of accommodating the database 2. Furthermore, the central unit 1 can contain manual input means, such as a keyboard, a computer mouse, a computer screen, etc. The central unit 1 can also contain automatic input means, such as an executed data program, etc. The manual and/or the automatic input means can be used, for example, to store information units in the stored database 2. Information units that one wishes to store in the database 2 can be created by the central unit 1, for example, with the help of the input means. Information units that one wishes to store in the database 2 can also be created by some other computer layout or server at a remote site and then be transferred to said central unit 1.
  • the central unit 1 can be arranged to receive information units and store said information units in the database 2 from other computer layouts or servers via common communication networks, such as the Internet.
  • the central unit 1 can also be arranged to carry out the method shown in and described with respect to Fig. 7 below.
  • the information units received by the central unit 1 can be, for example, realtime data information units, such as small files consisting of streaming data information units in RSS format, or ordinary data information units, such as large, stored files in arbitrary format.
  • real-time data information units it may be advantageous to set up, e.g., a data communication connection between the central unit 1 and a remote computer layout or server.
  • This data communication connection can be arranged so that said real-time data information units can be received continuously in the central unit 1.
  • This temporary data communication connection can be set up in order to transfer said ordinary information units in the central unit 1.
  • This temporary data communication connection can also be set up as needed or at predetermined moments of time. If need be, temporary or continuous data communication connections can also be set up for the real-time data information units or the ordinary data information units, respectively.
  • the central unit 1 can be arranged to adapt, reformat, or otherwise process each of the received information units so that each of the information units is specially adapted for showing in the display units 5 a, 5b.
  • This special adapting can consist, for example, of associating each of the information units with a specific store or a special region on the display of the display unit 5 a, 5b.
  • the central unit 1 can also be arranged to add further information units to each of the information units, for example, to associate each of the information units with a specific store or special region in the display of the display units 5a, 5b, where each of the information units are to be presented.
  • the added information units can be other information units or commands which specify the size of the specific store or the special region to be allocated for presentation of each of the information units on the display of the display units 5 a, 5b.
  • the added information units can also be information units or commands which indicate the display unit 5a, 5b where each of the information units are to be presented.
  • the central unit 1 can be adapted to function specifically with one display unit 5 a, 5b, as described in relation to Fig. 2.
  • the central unit 1 can moreover be provided with a wireless communication layout Ia.
  • the wireless communication layout Ia can be arranged to send out radio communication signals via an air interface.
  • the wireless communication layout 1 a can furthermore be arranged to send out information units via a first link 6.
  • the information units sent out can be information units which are created or received by the central unit 1.
  • the information units can be stored in the database 2 in the central unit 1.
  • the information units can also be real-time information units which are directly forwarded or streamed by the central unit 1 to the wireless communication layout Ia to be broadcast at once.
  • the wireless communication layout Ia can be arranged to communicate with a communication layout 3 in the transportation vehicle 4. This communication can occur via a first link 6.
  • the communication layout 3 can be provided with a radio communication receiver 3a.
  • the radio communication receiver 3a can be arranged to receive information units which are sent out from the wireless communication layout Ib at the central unit 1.
  • the radio communication receiver 3 a is designed to transfer said received information units to the communication layout 3.
  • the received information units from the central unit 1 can be stored in a memory or another storage unit capable of storing information units in the communication layout 3.
  • the communication layout 3 can be provided with a wireless communication layout or transmitter 3b.
  • the communication layout 3 can be designed to relay the information units which are transferred from the central unit 1 to one or more display units 5 a, 5b.
  • the information units can be transferred from the communication layout 3 via the wireless communication layout or transmitter 3b.
  • the wireless communication layout/transmitter 3b can be designed to provide one or more wireless links 7a, 7b between the communication layout 3 and one or more display units 5a, 5b.
  • the communication layout 3 can be arranged to relay the information units transferred from the central unit 1 to one or more display units 5 a, 5b via the one or more wireless links 7a, 7b.
  • Information units stored in the memory or such of the communication layout 3 can be transferred from the communication layout 3 via the one or more wireless links 7 a, 7b to the display units 5 a, 5b. Information units can also be transferred from the communication layout 3 via the one or more wireless links 7a, 7b to the display units 5 a, 5b directly as the communication layout 3 receives the information units from the central unit 1.
  • the wireless links 7a, 7b between the communication layout 3 and the one or more display units 5a, 5b are specially adapted to deal with the electromagnetic environment existing, for example, inside a railway or subway car. All railway and subway operation gives rise to electric and magnetic fields in and around the railroad or subway. These are caused, e.g., by current- carrying cables, electrified rails, etc. This makes it hard to operate wireless communications between units in a subway, for example, without losing large amounts of data information units in the transfer. Further interference can also be produced as a consequence of the occurrence of vibrations, crowds of people, glass and metal in the train or subway.
  • the wireless links 7a, 7b can be established with the help of the standardized radio interface 802.11a for wireless communications, wherein the wireless links 7a, 7b are also designed to work on the less used WLAN frequencies so as to achieve a high quality of service (QoS) and an interference- free connection.
  • QoS quality of service
  • the hardware of the communication layout 3 and the wireless links 7a, 7b can be chosen with a view to create a stable and future-oriented installation which can be easily expanded.
  • One example of such a solution is to base it on a platform from Apple.
  • An example of what such a hardware platform can contain shall now be described.
  • the communication layout 3 can be a media player such as Mac Mini with OS-x.
  • the radio communication receiver 3a, or the access point can be a Wifi Accesspoint 802.1 Ig (Mimo 240 Mbps).
  • the wireless communication layout or transmitter 3b can be an Avocent Emerge
  • the software of the communication layout 3 and the wireless links 7a, 7b should be robust and functional. This can be achieved, for example, by using the Ziris programs from Sony, which is one of the strongest and most functional software programs for Digital Signage on the market. According to another example, the Ziris View and Ziris Create software shall be used.
  • a central unit 1 containing the database 2 and a communication layout 3 with the display units 5a, 5b, as described in greater detail in connection with Fig. 2, according to the invention, a system is provided which is able to send and receive data information units in harsh environments, such as in tunnels, under water, or in other similar places. Furthermore, the system is able to send and receive rather large data information units to and from the various included parts by making use of 3 G techniques. The system is also able to send and receive rather small data information units to and from the various included parts in real-time/live.
  • the system can furthermore send and receive data information units containing different media formats, such as flash format, still photo format, sms format, TV spot format, DVD film format or the like, and all forms present in the office packet etc.
  • media formats such as flash format, still photo format, sms format, TV spot format, DVD film format or the like, and all forms present in the office packet etc.
  • the transmitter 3b of the communication layout 3 can send to as many as 8 display units 5a, 5b at the same time.
  • the transmitter 3b of the communication layout 3 can also send to a distance of up to 100 feet inside a train or subway car, for example. This sending is possible in an environment is harsh with regard to wireless communication, where difficulties occur as a result of obstacles such as crowds of people, glass, metal and electricity underneath the train, causing magnetic fields, etc.
  • the wireless system is secured against data trespass.
  • the system has been judged to be secure against data trespass and is approved by the Swedish Postal and Telecommunication Authority (PTS).
  • PTS is the Swedish office that monitors and approves all electronic communications. It is also the task of the PTS to oversee and make sure that all radio and telecommunication equipment which is sold in Sweden fulfills the requirements put in place by the R&TTE directive of the EU (Parliament of Europe and Council of Europe directive 1999/5/EG, of 9 March 1999, on radio equipment and remote terminal equipment and on mutual acknowledgement of compliance of equipment).
  • the one or more display units 5 a, 5b are further described below with respect to Fig. 2 and Fig. 6.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an example for the display units 5a, 5b, as provided above for use in a system for the transfer of information units according to one aspect of the present invention.
  • the display unit 5 a contains a display 30 and a protective housing 20.
  • the display layout 5 a is designed to present information units according to the present invention.
  • the display unit 5a is a device for sending various types of messages, advertising, information and announcements to receivers.
  • the display unit 5a is primarily produced for mass transit, where the passenger is the recipient of the information being presented.
  • the display unit 5a is intended to be placed in a subway car.
  • the display unit 5 a is intended to be placed in a train.
  • the display unit 5 a is intended to be placed on a train or subway platform.
  • the display unit 5a is arranged with a receiver, as shown by 5a' in Fig. 1.
  • the receiver 5a' in the display unit 5a can be designed to receive information units from the communication layout 3 via the wireless links 7a, 7b, as shown in Fig. 1.
  • the display unit 5a can contain a memory or other storage unit able to store information units received by the receivers 5a', 5b'.
  • One example of said receiver 5a' is an Avocent Emerge Wireless Receiver.
  • the display 30 is capable of presenting at least 10 different information stores 21-28 at the same time.
  • the display 30 can be a LCD display.
  • the different information stores 21-28 can be used in different ways, in various different combinations, and can show various different types of information or media formats.
  • the display 30 which is shown in Fig. 2 illustrates an example of how these information stores 21-28 can be used and presented. Figure 2 also shows an example of how the system according to the invention can handle, control and use these information stores 21-28.
  • Information store 21 is designed to show date information, according to Fig. 2. This date information can be provided, e.g., by the central unit 1 or obtained from embedded electronics of the display unit 5a. In similar fashion, clock information can be provided and presented by information store 24. Information units indicating for the display unit 5 a that the display 30 should show, e.g., date or clock information in information stores 21 and 23 can be provided by the central unit 1. These information units can be included in the information units transmitted from the central unit 1 and intended to be presented by the display unit 5 a. Information stores 22 and 25 are intended to show announcement information, according to Fig. 2. This announcement information can be provided by the central unit 1.
  • Information units indicating for the display unit 5 a that the display 30 should show certain announcement information in the information store 23 and/or 25 can be provided by the central unit 1. These information units can be included in the information units transmitted from the central unit 1, which include announcement information intended to be presented by the display unit 5 a.
  • Information store 23 is intended according to Fig. 2 to show information of high resolution, such as a film or advertisement of DVD quality, high- resolution still pictures, etc.
  • files of DVD quality is meant in this application information-heavy, high-resolution moving picture files.
  • the high- resolution information offering can be provided by the central unit 1.
  • information units which indicate to the display unit 5 a that the display 30 should show this high-resolution information offering in the information store 23 can be provided by the central unit 1.
  • These information units can be included in the information units transmitted by the central unit 1 , which include, e.g., the high-resolution information offering meant to be presented by the display unit 5a.
  • the information stores 26 and 28, according to Fig. 2, are designed to show real-time information, such as news, weather reports, or messages in sms format. These real-time information units can be provided by the central unit 1 and can be, for example, from streaming RSS services. Information units which indicate to the display unit 5a that the display 30 should show these realtime information units in the information store 26 and 28 can be provided by the central unit 1. These information units can be included in the information units transmitted by the central unit 1, which include, e.g., the traffic information units meant to be presented by the display unit 5 a.
  • the information units included in the information units transmitted by the central unit 1 can dynamically define the size, position, display type (e.g., scrolling text for news information), etc. on the display 30 in the display unit 5 a for the different information stores 21-28.
  • the display unit 5 a can then receive said transmitted information units, which include the information units which contain the definition of, say, the size, the position, the display type, etc., of the information stores 21-28, [and] adapt that which is shown in the display 30 in keeping with the received definitions.
  • the display 30 in the display unit 5a can be designed with touch screen functionality. This means that a recipient of various types of report, advertising, information and messages via the display unit 5 a can indicate, by pressing on the display 30, that further information is desired about that which is being shown in a particular information store or region 21-28.
  • the touch screen functionality in the display 30 can indicate this for the display unit 5 a, while the display unit 5a can be designed to show this information in the display 30.
  • This information can be stored, e.g., in a memory or other storage unit capable of storing information in the display unit 5 a.
  • the hard and durable protective housing 20 is designed to protect the display from blows and impacts from the outside. It means that the system according to the invention with the display unit 5 a is encapsulated to cope with the harsh environment which can arise at the display location as a result of, say, vandalism or other damage. By a harsh environment can also be meant vibrations, impacts, scratches or similar damage.
  • the display unit 5a can also be simply mounted in a transport vehicle, such as a subway car, a train, or a bus, thanks to the flexible wireless technique which the system implements according to the invention.
  • the display unit 5a can be provided with a 12/24 Volt outlet. With this, it can be designed to work inside a transport vehicle without any other applications except for a fastening arrangement, such as extra cables or wires.
  • a hardware example of the display unit 5a is a 19-inch screen from Sony.
  • Figure 3 shows and describes one embodiment of a system for transfer of information units according to one aspect of the present invention.
  • the system shows how the invention can function, for example, in a bus or train garage, i.e., the depot, for the uploading of large files for the display units 5a, 5b and/or the communication layout 3.
  • the files can be, for example, films or advertising files of DVD quality, high-resolution still images, etc.
  • the uploading to the display units 5a, 5b and/or the communication layout 3 can [occur], for example, during certain periods of time, such as at night, when certain trains or buses stand idle. This can be scheduled to occur automatically or be done manually at a chosen occasion.
  • the central unit 1 and the transport vehicle 4 can contain the same constituent parts as described in the system with reference to Fig. 1.
  • the central unit 1 contains the database 2, wherein the central unit 1 can be placed, for example, in a main office.
  • the central unit 1 can be designed to schedule and distribute information material in an effective manner to one or more access points, such as access point 32, in the depots 31.
  • the transmission between the central unit 1 and the database 2 and the access points can occur via broadband Internet.
  • the access points moreover, can contain the memory or another storage unit capable of storing the information material received from the central unit 1.
  • the access point 32 is provided with a wireless communication layout 32a.
  • the wireless communication layout 32a can be designed for wireless transmission of information units across an air interface.
  • the wireless communication layout 32a can furthermore be designed to transfer information units via a first link 6.
  • the information units sent out can be information units which are received from the central unit 1.
  • the information units can be stored in the access point 32.
  • the wireless communication layout 32a can be designed to communicate with a communication layout 3 in the transport vehicle 4. This communication can occur by means of the first link 6.
  • the depots 31 have access points, such as the access point 32, for wireless (WiFi) transfer, situated so as to ensure optimal circumstances, i.e., to achieve a high degree of coverage on the premises where the depots 31 are located.
  • WiFi wireless
  • An access point can be a WiFi access point adapted to the
  • the 802.1 Ig standard is a well known protocol in the prior known art.
  • such an access point can also have a MIMO access connection at 240 Mbps.
  • the communication layout 3 can advantageously be placed centrally in the car.
  • the communication layout 3 as described above with reference to Fig. 1 can be provided with a wireless communication layout or transmitter 3b.
  • the communication layout 3 can be designed to relay the information units transferred from the central unit 1 to one or more display units 5 a, 5b via the one or more wireless links 7a, 7b provided by the wireless communication layout or transmitter 3b.
  • the wireless communication layout or transmitter 3b can be, e.g., a wireless transmitter intended for VGA and audio, i.e., image and sound.
  • the wireless transmitter can also be part of the communication layout 3 as provided in Fig. 1.
  • One example of such a wireless system transmitter is an Avocent Emerge Wireless VGA Broadcaster.
  • the communication between the radio communication receiver 3 a, the communication layout 3 and the wireless communication layout or transmitter 3b can occur via a fixed connection, such as an electrical or optical cable.
  • the communication layout 3, i.e., the wireless communication layout or the transmitter 3b can be arranged to send video and sound, e.g., VGA and audio, to receivers 5a', 5b' connected to the video and sound inputs of respective display units 5a, 5b.
  • video and sound e.g., VGA and audio
  • receivers 5a', 5b' connected to the video and sound inputs of respective display units 5a, 5b.
  • One example of said receivers is an Avocent Emerge Wireless Receiver.
  • Figure 4 shows and describes another embodiment of a system for transfer of information units according to one aspect of the present invention.
  • the system shows how the invention can function, e.g., at a train station, to upload via a data station 42 small files such as information units concerning, for example, news, weather report, traffic information involving public transit, etc.
  • the central unit 1 and the transport vehicle 4 can contain the same component parts as described in the system with regard to Fig. 1.
  • This embodiment is an alternative to sending via mobile 3 G broadband, instead sending information units live, i.e., in real-time, while in motion, as shall be described in connection with Fig. 5.
  • the smaller files which the embodiment involves will be sent directly from the central unit 1, placed for example at a main office, to the access points in the data station 42 via, for example, a broadband connection.
  • the access points can moreover contain the memory or another storage unit capable of storing the information material received from the central unit 1.
  • the data station 41 has access points, such as the access point 42 in Fig. 4.
  • the access points, such as the access point 42 can be identical to those described in the previous embodiment with reference to Fig. 3.
  • the access points can also be situated so as to assure optimal circumstances, i.e., to achieve a high degree of coverage in the space which the data station 41 is intended to cover, e.g., a train or subway station.
  • One example of an access point can be a WiFi access point which is adapted to the 802.11 g standard.
  • the 802.11 g standard is a well known protocol in the prior known art.
  • such an access point can also have a MIMO access connection at 240 Mbps.
  • the data station 41 can be designed so that, when the transport vehicle 4, such as a train or subway, is standing at a train station or a subway platform, it automatically updates the communication layout 3 and the display units 5a, 5b with new information units.
  • Data stations, such as the data station 41 can be set up at several different stations. This is so that updated information units can be supplied during the entire route and continuously to the communication layout 3 and the display units 5a, 5b in the train or subway, for example.
  • the transmission between the access points 42 and the communication layout 3 can occur via wireless systems in the same way as described in the previous embodiments above, i.e., via a first link 6 between a wireless communication layout 42a in the access point 42 and the radio communication receiver 3a.
  • the communication between the radio communication receiver 3a, the communication layout 3 and the wireless communication layout or transmitter 3b can occur via a fixed connection, such as an electrical or optical cable.
  • the transmission between the communication layout 3 and the display units 5 a, 5b can occur via the wireless links 7a, 7b as described in the previous embodiments above.
  • Figure 5 shows yet another embodiment of a system for transfer of information units according to one aspect of the present invention.
  • the system shows how the invention can function, e.g., to upload small files such as information units concerning, for example, news, weather report, public transit information, messages in sms format, etc., via live transmission, i.e., transmission in real- time. All information material can be updated continually and automatically in real-time during the entire travel time.
  • the central unit 1 can contain the same component parts as described in the system with regard to Fig. 1.
  • the central unit 1 can contain a connection to the mobile 3 G radio communication network for packet data transmission, shown in Fig. 5 as mobile 3G broadband 51.
  • the mobile 3G radio communication network is considered part of the prior known art.
  • the communication layout 3 in Fig. 5 contains a 3G data card 53 and its 3G communication layout 53 a. Thanks to the use of the mobile 3 G radio communication network for packet data transmission, the information units which are provided in this embodiment can be transferred in real-time to the communication layout 53 a. This transfer occurs via a 3 G communication link 52.
  • the 3G data card 53 receives the information units and forwards them to the communication layout 3.
  • the communication between the communication layout 3 and the wireless communication layout or transmitter 3b can occur via a fixed connection, such as an electrical or optical cable.
  • the transmission between the communication layout 3 and the display units 5a, 5b can occur as described in the previous embodiments above.
  • Figure 6 shows yet another embodiment of a system for transfer of information units according to one aspect of the present invention.
  • the system shows how the invention can function, e.g., to upload information units directly to the display units 5 a, 5b. This can occur by uploading all information units or by sending the information units in real time.
  • AU information material can be updated continually and automatically in real time during the entire course of the route.
  • the central unit 1 can contain the same component parts as described in the system with regard to Fig. 1. Furthermore, the central unit 1 can contain a connection to the mobile 3 G radio communication network for packet data transmission, shown in Fig. 5 as mobile 3G broadband 51.
  • the display units 5a, 5b, 5c each contain their own data card 62, 63, 64 with the 3G communication layouts 62a, 63a, 64a. Thanks to the use of the mobile 3 G radio communication network for packet data transmission, the information units can be transferred to the display units 5a, 5b, 5c. This transfer can occur in real time. The transfer occurs via the 3G communication links 6a, 6b, 6c. Each of the 3G data cards 62, 63, 64 can directly receive information units intended for their display unit 5a, 5b, 5c.
  • a touch screen functionality in the display 30 for some of the display units 5a, 5b, 5c to retrieve further information units from the central unit 1.
  • One example can be when a receiver of various types of message, advertising, information and offerings through the display unit 5a, 5b, 5c indicates, when the display 30 is pressed upon, that furthermore information is desired as to what is displayed in a particular information store or region 21-28, and then the display unit 5 a, 5b, 5c can make use of its 3G data card 62, 63, 64 with the 3G communication layout 62a, 63a, 64a to retrieve these additional information units from the central unit 1.
  • Figure 7 describes a method for creating content in the central unit 1 and transferring it to the display units 5a, 5b, as described with regard to Fig. 1.
  • the method can also be used to create content in the central unit 1 and transfer it to display units 5a, 5b via the access points 32 and 42, as described with regard to Fig. 3 and 4.
  • the method can also be used to create content in the central unit 1 and transfer it to display units 5a, 5b, 5c via a 3G mobile broadband, as described with respect to Fig. 5-6.
  • step S71 "Content create" the contents of information units is created, i.e., each of the information units to be presented is associated by the central unit 1 with a particular store 21-28 in the display unit 5a, 5b, 5c.
  • the central unit 1 can receive, store and create its own information content.
  • the content of the information units can consist of information in, e.g., flash format, still photo format, sms format, TV spot format, DVD film format or the like, and all formats found in the Office Pack from Microsoft, etc.
  • the central unit 1 can add its own information or command part.
  • This information or command part can be provided to indicate to the display unit 5 a, 5b, 5 c how the content of the information units is to be presented in the display of the display unit 5a, 5b, 5c.
  • the information or command part can contain information about the intended size, position, display type (e.g., scrolling text for news information), etc., intended for the content of the information units in the display of the display unit 5a, 5b, 5c.
  • step S72 "Content Push/Pill"
  • the central unit 1 decides to which of the display unit(s) 5a, 5b, 5c each of the information units being presented is to be sent.
  • step S73 "Content Transfer"
  • each of the information units to be presented is transferred from the central unit 1 to the display units 5a, 5b, 5c arranged in the transport vehicle 4 which are supposed to receive these information units per step S72.
  • Each of the information units can be transferred to the display units 5a, 5b, 5c according to one or more of the previously described embodiments.
  • the system created according to the invention can present today a fully functional product with network system, software, hardware and physical attributes such as the display unit and the encapsulation, specially made to function in public transit.
  • network system software, hardware and physical attributes such as the display unit and the encapsulation, specially made to function in public transit.
  • US/2004/0082318 it is made according to other requirements and does not present parts adapted to its purpose.
  • the system provided according to the invention uses an LCD screen, where the LCD screen is a display medium with a capability of showing ten different files or formats at the same time and furthermore it is encapsulated in order to deal with the harsh wear and tear in public transit.
  • US/2004/0082318 does not describe a display unit capable of showing up to 10 stores or transfer of information adapted to this.
  • a system to transfer information, wherein the system contains: a central station containing a database, in which database said information is stored; and a transport vehicle containing a communication layout, where the communication layout is designed to communicate with said database via a first link; wherein the transport vehicle furthermore contains at least one display unit, where the display unit is designed to communicate with said communication layout via a second link, where said second link is wireless.
  • At least one station is arranged along a predetermined route on which said transport vehicle is designed to travel, where said data station is connected between the central station and the transport vehicle and furthermore it is designed to receive said information via said first link and to send said information via said second link.
  • the transfer of said information occurs via the first link by means of 3 G technique.
  • said display unit is an LCD screen which has capacity to show a plurality of stores with independent information.
  • the communication layout is outfitted with a high-performance antenna for reception of said information.
  • said information contains, e.g., traffic information.
  • at least one part of the information is shown on the display unit in real time.
  • the system is designed to transfer and show the information when the transport vehicle is in motion.
  • the communication layout contains a storage unit which can store at least some of the transferred information; and a processor unit, designed to send at least part of the stored information to the display unit in dependence on a control signal sent from the central station.
  • the data station contains a storage unit which can store at least portions of the transferred information; and a process or unit designed to send at least part of the stored information to the communication layout in dependence on a control signal sent from the central station.
  • the transport vehicle is a subway car, locomotive, or bus.
  • a method for transferring information within a public transit system, such as a subway, where the method contains the steps of: transferring data information from a database to at least one communication terminal via a communication network, where the communication terminal is present on a transport vehicle; and distributing said data information to at least one presentation layout present in the proximity of said communication terminal on board said transport vehicle.
  • the method contains the step of: transferring the data information by means of 3 G technique.
  • the method contains the step of: distributing said data information by a wireless method.
  • the method contains the step of: intermediate storage of the information during the transfer.
  • the method contains the step of: presenting at least part of the information.
  • the method contains the step of: transferring and presenting at least part of the information in real time.
  • a computer program containing a program code to carry out the steps of the method described above, where said computer program is run on a computer.
  • a computer program product directly storable in an internal memory of a computer containing a computer program to carry out the steps of the method described above, where said computer program is run on a computer.
  • a computer program product containing a program code stored on a computer-readable medium is provided to carry out the steps of the method as described above, where said computer program is run on a computer.
  • said medium is a propagating signal.
  • said propagating signal is a carrier wave.

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L'invention concerne un système approprié pour transférer des unités d'informations destinées à être présentées à un destinataire dans un véhicule ou au niveau d'un véhicule. Le système contient : une unité centrale et au moins une unité d'affichage présente dans le véhicule ou sur le véhicule, l'unité centrale contenant une base de données disposée pour stocker un nombre arbitraire d'unités d'informations, où chacune des unités d'informations est d'un premier ou second type, le premier type mettant en jeu des informations qui ne sont pas en temps réel et le second type mettant en jeu des informations en temps réel. L'unité centrale est en outre agencée pour communiquer avec l'unité d'affichage par l'intermédiaire de première et seconde liaisons. De plus, elle est agencée pour associer chacune des unités d'information stockées qui sont présentées avec un stockage d'informations respectif présent dans un dispositif d'affichage de l'unité d'affichage ; et pour transférer chacune des unités d'informations associées au stockage d'informations de l'unité centrale à l'unité d'affichage par l'intermédiaire des première ou seconde liaisons, en fonction du type auquel les unités d'informations respectives appartiennent, l'unité centrale étant agencée pour transférer les unités d'informations du premier type par l'intermédiaire de la première ou seconde liaison et les unités d'informations du second type par l'intermédiaire de la seconde liaison. Le dispositif d'affichage de l'unité d'affichage contient une pluralité de stockages d'informations mutuellement différents, où chaque stockage d'informations est agencé pour présenter l'unité d'informations transférée associée à celui-ci.
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