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Intelligent road markers

Systems and methods are provided for intelligent road markers. An intelligent road marker comprises a transceiver; a hardware processor; and a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium encoded with instructions executable by the hardware processor to perform a method comprising: receiving a message via the transceiver, the message describing a condition related to a road where the intelligent road marker is deployed; determining a direction in which the message is to be propagated; selecting another one of a plurality of the intelligent road markers according to the determined direction, and a stored deployment pattern of the intelligent road markers; and causing the transceiver to transmit the message to the selected intelligent road marker.

Light signalling slab and system capable of using such a slab

The invention relates to a one-piece light signalling slab (2) comprising a structure with a plurality of layers that are superposed and attached together, said structure comprising: A first transparent or translucent layer (200) forming a front face of said slab; A light assembly (201) comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (Ds) electrically connected together; An assembly (202a, 202b) encapsulating said plurality of light emitting diodes; A second layer (203) forming a rear face of said plate and being made up of a composite polymer/fibreglass material; Said encapsulating assembly being positioned between said first layer (200) and said second layer (203).

Light signalling slab and system capable of using such a slab

The invention relates to a one-piece light signalling slab (2) comprising a structure with a plurality of layers that are superposed and attached together, said structure comprising: A first transparent or translucent layer (200) forming a front face of said slab; A light assembly (201) comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (Ds) electrically connected together; An assembly (202a, 202b) encapsulating said plurality of light emitting diodes; A second layer (203) forming a rear face of said plate and being made up of a composite polymer/fibreglass material; Said encapsulating assembly being positioned between said first layer (200) and said second layer (203).

PAVEMENT COMMUNICATION PLATFORM AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF
20200263371 · 2020-08-20 ·

A pavement communication platform is disclosed herein, as well as methods of using the same. A benefit to the pavement communication platform can be providing information, such as advertisements or instructions, to the public in connection with a pavement platform.

PAVEMENT COMMUNICATION PLATFORM AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF
20200263371 · 2020-08-20 ·

A pavement communication platform is disclosed herein, as well as methods of using the same. A benefit to the pavement communication platform can be providing information, such as advertisements or instructions, to the public in connection with a pavement platform.

SOLAR INDUCTION LAMP AND INDUCTION SYSTEM USING SAME
20200258384 · 2020-08-13 · ·

The present invention relates to a solar induction lamp and an induction system using same. The solar induction lamp has a wireless communication module equipped therein to support wireless communication with a controller, so that light can be emitted in various colors and periods according to a lighting cycle of the controller to increase the visibility of lane identification and at the same time, effectively guide a vehicle according to signal connection and special purpose. The solar induction lamp is configured to perform wireless communication with the controller according to a preset communication period (T) to enhance energy efficiency by effectively preventing power consumption due to continuous data communication, and after a deactivation information generating module detects a charge amount of a capacitor and compares the charge amount with a threshold value, if the charge amount is lower than the threshold value, the solar induction lamp is configured to be turned on or off according to an initial setting without performing wireless communication, so that the functions of lane identification and vehicle guidance can be performed with minimal energy consumption according to the charge amount.

SOLAR INDUCTION LAMP AND INDUCTION SYSTEM USING SAME
20200258384 · 2020-08-13 · ·

The present invention relates to a solar induction lamp and an induction system using same. The solar induction lamp has a wireless communication module equipped therein to support wireless communication with a controller, so that light can be emitted in various colors and periods according to a lighting cycle of the controller to increase the visibility of lane identification and at the same time, effectively guide a vehicle according to signal connection and special purpose. The solar induction lamp is configured to perform wireless communication with the controller according to a preset communication period (T) to enhance energy efficiency by effectively preventing power consumption due to continuous data communication, and after a deactivation information generating module detects a charge amount of a capacitor and compares the charge amount with a threshold value, if the charge amount is lower than the threshold value, the solar induction lamp is configured to be turned on or off according to an initial setting without performing wireless communication, so that the functions of lane identification and vehicle guidance can be performed with minimal energy consumption according to the charge amount.

PIEZOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION FOR ROADWAYS
20200250972 · 2020-08-06 ·

Road signal systems and methods for controlling road signals include a piezoelectric layer integrated with a surface that undergoes stresses with traffic passing over the surface. A power collection circuit is configured to collect and store power from the piezoelectric layer. One or more devices receive electrical power from the power collection circuit responsive to traffic passing over the surface.

PIEZOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION FOR ROADWAYS
20200250972 · 2020-08-06 ·

Road signal systems and methods for controlling road signals include a piezoelectric layer integrated with a surface that undergoes stresses with traffic passing over the surface. A power collection circuit is configured to collect and store power from the piezoelectric layer. One or more devices receive electrical power from the power collection circuit responsive to traffic passing over the surface.

SIGNALLING SYSTEM

The invention relates to a signaling system, comprising a crossable zone intended to be positioned on a highway and comprising a signaling marking forming a plurality of signaling strips, said system being characterized in that: The crossable zone comprises a plurality of photovoltaic zones (ZP) comprising photovoltaic cells (Cp) intended to capture light energy in order to convert it into electrical energy; The crossable zone comprises a plurality of signaling zones (ZS), of non-zero areas, so as to form said plurality of signaling strips, each signaling zone (ZS) incorporating electrical lighting means; A control system for controlling said electrical lighting means; At least one storage unit (14) for storing the electrical energy generated by each photovoltaic zone (ZP) and connected to said electrical lighting means in order to supply them with electrical energy.