ES1316946U - High visibility signaling system for road safety (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

High-visibility road safety signaling system, characterized in that it includes lighting elements (1) and/or holographic projectors (2) integrated into the posts or masts of road signaling elements (3). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

High visibility signaling system for road safety

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as the title of this specification indicates, is a high-visibility road safety signaling system. This innovation offers advantages previously unknown within current technologies.

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention falls within the field of signaling physics, especially in traffic control systems, specifically in traffic control systems for road vehicles (arrangement of traffic signs or road signs), as well as in arrangements for giving variable instructions for traffic.

STATE OF THE ART

The present invention responds to the need to improve road safety given the limitations of current signs, which are difficult to perceive in low visibility conditions or for colorblind people.

These difficulties compromise the rapid and accurate interpretation of traffic signs, increasing the risk of accidents in critical areas.

Accordingly, this invention presents a high-visibility road safety signaling system that improves color differentiation, facilitating an inclusive experience for colorblind individuals, and ensuring the visibility of signs in any environmental condition.

Currently, there is no known high-visibility road safety signaling system that has structural and constitutive technical characteristics equal to or similar to those described in this specification, as claimed.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is the creation of a high-visibility signaling system for road safety that provides a notable innovation within its field of application in the current state of the art, the characterizing details that make it possible being conveniently included in the final claims that accompany this description.

The invention describes a high-visibility road safety signaling system that integrates light elements and/or holographic projectors into road signaling elements, designed to improve visual perception in critical areas of the road environment, such as intersections and pedestrian crossings, ensuring effective coverage of the roadway that guarantees visibility and safety for both vehicles and pedestrians.

This invention represents a significant advance in the field of road signage, enhancing pedestrian and driver safety by improving visibility in key areas of the road environment.

Thanks to its ability to improve visibility in critical areas, this invention enhances pedestrian and driver safety, marking a significant advance in road sign design. It also promotes an inclusive experience for people with color blindness and ensures sign perception in all environmental conditions.

The luminous elements of this invention, which are preferably LED lights, emit signals adapted to improve sign differentiation, especially for color-blind individuals. These luminous elements are designed to offer optimal visibility, allowing clear identification of road signs. They are not mounted on the sign itself, but directly on the support post or mast.

On the other hand, holographic projectors are compact and capable of generating dynamic, visible signals in the area beneath road signs.

These projectors allow for improved visibility, even in low-light conditions or at a distance, which is particularly useful for colorblind people.

In addition, they adapt to various traffic situations, such as traffic flow, improving the user experience in high-traffic areas.

Traffic signal elements include circular vehicle signals, lane signals, and pedestrian signals, among other types of signals such as vertical signals.

The lighting elements and holographic projectors are connected and synchronized with these road signage elements, activating them to generate light or holographic signals based on the instructions issued, such as signals to stop, proceed, or warn of upcoming traffic changes.

In addition, these elements have a centralized control unit that adjusts the intensity of the light and holographic signals according to ambient conditions, such as sunlight, always ensuring adequate visibility. To do this, they are connected to a photometer or a clock with an astronomical calendar that indicates sunrise and sunset times.

The lighting elements and holographic projectors are powered by the same power supply system as the road signage, and in some cases, a power system consisting of solar panels is included.

This arrangement ensures continuous operation of the elements during the day and night, while reducing energy consumption from the electrical grid.

Finally, the system is preferably equipped with a wireless communication system that allows synchronization of signals between traffic lights.

This ensures real-time updates of traffic information and adaptation of signals to current conditions, optimizing traffic flow and improving road safety.

This way, both drivers and pedestrians will benefit from increased road safety thanks to the high-visibility signaling system. Both groups will be able to see clear light and holographic signals indicating when to stop, proceed, or be alert for changes in traffic.

Additionally, they will enjoy improved signage, especially visible in low-light conditions and adapted for colorblind people, making it easier to identify directions.

The system automatically adjusts its intensity according to ambient conditions, ensuring constant visibility, while synchronization between traffic lights guarantees real-time updates of traffic information.

EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

To complete the description being made and in order to help better understand the characteristics of the invention, a figure is attached to this descriptive report, as an integral part thereof, in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented.

Figure 1 shows a perspective of the high visibility signaling system for road safety.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION.

The high visibility road safety signaling system, object of this invention, is distinguished by the integration of luminous elements (1) and/or holographic projectors (2) in the posts or masts of the road signaling elements (3). This design is aimed at optimizing the visual perception of traffic signals in critical areas of the road environment, such as intersections and pedestrian crossings, guaranteeing effective coverage of the roadway that provides visibility and safety for both vehicles and pedestrians in said areas.

In a preferred embodiment, the lighting elements (1) consist of LED lights that emit light signals adapted to improve the differentiation of the signals, especially aimed at facilitating their perception for color-blind people.

Generally, holographic projectors (2) have a compact design and generate dynamic signals, visible in the area below the road signage elements (3). This configuration mode is particularly effective for low light conditions and long distances, being especially useful for people with color blindness and allowing adaptations in various traffic situations, such as vehicle flow guidance.

In another preferred embodiment, the road signaling elements (3) cover different types of devices, including circular traffic lights for vehicles, lane traffic lights and pedestrian traffic lights, among others.

Generally, the lighting elements (1) and/or the holographic projectors (2) are connected and synchronized with the road signaling elements (3), so that they are activated to generate light or holographic signals that correspond to the indications issued, such as stop, advance or warnings of upcoming changes.

Alternatively, these luminous elements (1) and/or holographic projectors (2) are preferably provided with a centralized control unit that adjusts the intensity of the signals according to ambient conditions, such as sunlight, to ensure visibility under all circumstances. For this purpose, they are provided with ambient light sensors (photometers) or other suitable devices.

Typically, the lighting elements (1) and/or holographic projectors (2) are powered by the same energy system as the road signaling elements (3), allowing for coordinated and efficient operation.

Preferably, a power supply system based on solar panels is included, with a storage battery, which guarantees the continuous operation of the lighting elements (1) and/or holographic projectors (2) both during the day and at night, while reducing the energy consumption from the electrical grid.

In another preferred mode, the lighting elements (1) and/or holographic projectors (2) incorporate a wireless communication system that allows synchronization between traffic lights, ensuring real-time updates of traffic information and dynamic adjustments of the emitted signals.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to explain it further so that any expert in the field may understand its scope and the advantages derived from it, stating that, within its essence, it may be put into practice in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and to which the protection sought will also be extended as long as its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.

Claims (9)

1. High visibility signaling system for road safety, characterized by including luminous elements (1) and/or holographic projectors (2) integrated into the posts or masts of road signaling elements (3). 2. High visibility signaling system for road safety, according to claim 1, characterized in that the lighting elements (1) are LED lights. 3. High visibility signaling system for road safety, according to claim 1, characterized in that the holographic projectors (2) generate signals in the area below the road signaling elements (3). 4. High visibility signaling system for road safety, according to claim 1, characterized in that the road signaling elements (3) include traffic lights. 5. High visibility signaling system for road safety, according to claim 1, characterized in that the lighting elements (1) and/or the holographic projectors (2) are connected and synchronized with the road signaling elements (3). 6. High visibility signaling system for road safety, according to claim 1, characterized in that the light elements (1) and/or the holographic projectors (2) have a control unit for adjusting the intensity of the light or holographic signals according to the environmental conditions. 7. High visibility signaling system for road safety, according to claim 1, characterized in that the lighting elements (1) and/or the holographic projectors (2) are connected to the power supply system of the road signaling elements (3). 8. High visibility signaling system for road safety, according to claim 1, characterized in that the lighting elements (1) and/or the holographic projectors (2) include a power supply system composed of solar panels and storage batteries. 9. High visibility signaling system for road safety, according to claim 1, characterized in that the lighting elements (1) and/or the holographic projectors (2) include a wireless communication system.