Solar Advanced Warning Systems Inc. (20240242611). School Bus Remote Sign Safety Systems and Methods simplified abstract
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School Bus Remote Sign Safety Systems and Methods
Organization Name
Solar Advanced Warning Systems Inc.
Inventor(s)
Shane David Howell of Dallas TX (US)
Michael Stuard Merrell of Royse City TX (US)
School Bus Remote Sign Safety Systems and Methods - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240242611 titled 'School Bus Remote Sign Safety Systems and Methods
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a school bus remote sign safety system that alerts drivers on the road to the presence of a stopped or stopping school bus.
- Activation switch on the school bus
- Transmitter on the school bus sends a signal
- Warning signs positioned along the roadway in a stopped bus warning zone
- Receiver along the roadway receives the signal from the transmitter
- Activation of the switch triggers the transmitter to send the signal to the receiver, which activates alert lights on the warning signs
- In some cases, the activation switch is part of a warning light switch
Potential Applications: This technology can be used to enhance the safety of school buses and prevent accidents by alerting drivers to the presence of a stopped bus.
Problems Solved: The system addresses the issue of drivers not being aware of a stopped school bus, which can lead to dangerous situations for students getting on or off the bus.
Benefits: - Improved safety for students boarding or exiting school buses - Enhanced awareness for drivers on the road - Reduced risk of accidents involving school buses
Commercial Applications: The school bus remote sign safety system could be implemented by school districts, bus companies, and transportation authorities to improve road safety around school buses.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include other systems designed to alert drivers to the presence of stopped vehicles on the road.
Frequently Updated Research: Research on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of remote sign safety systems for school buses may be ongoing in the transportation safety field.
Questions about School Bus Remote Sign Safety System: 1. How does the activation switch on the school bus communicate with the warning signs along the roadway? 2. What are the potential legal implications for drivers who fail to heed the warnings from the school bus remote sign safety system?
Original Abstract Submitted
in one instance, a school bus remote sign safety system for alerting drivers on a road to the presence of a stopped or stopping school bus is disclosed. the school bus remote sign safety system has an activation switch located on a school bus, a transmitter located on the school bus capable of transmitting a signal, at least one warning sign positioned alongside a roadway within a stopped bus warning zone, a receiver located along the roadway within or proximate to the stopped bus warning zone for receiving the signal from the transmitter. activation of the activation switch causes the transmitter to transmit the signal to the receiver when the signal is received by the receiver and the receiver activates the one or more alert lights on the at least one warning sign. in some instances, the activation switch is connected to or part of a warning light switch. other safety systems are disclosed.
