| 摘要 |
Included is a lightweight portable sign which can be used in one aspect to protect stalled or broken down vehicles with passengers still on board, to prevent oncoming vehicles or traffic from colliding with the stalled vehicles. An infinite number of messages may be displayed by input to the display through the use of a keyboard, smart phone application, auditory input or a pre-set selection of messaged chosen by the user. The sign is computerized with onboard memory, processor and optionally, has sound and audio capabilities. An emergency communications system and method are also included. The method include providing software applications communications components of the sign of the invention which then transmits a signal to a communications center, which then can direct the communication to a hospital, police or roadside assistance entity. The portable sign can also be used by law enforcement or government officials to redirect traffic or provide warnings and messages, or by merchants and vendors to aid in information to potential customers and store visitors. The portable sign can also be provided as an accessory to new vehicles. |
| 主权项 |
1. An emergency communication system which comprises communication from computer components of a portable sign unit to a remote communication center or with at least one item selected from a group of items consisting of emergency response vehicles and information agencies, wherein said system comprises:
a. the portable sign unit comprising: i) electronic components comprising: circuitry, a power source, a signal processor/transmission device, one or more memory storage devices, and a computer microprocessor unit which is programmable with computer code to control the portable sign unit, ii) one or more SD, USB or similar ports for external memory download to the portable sign unit, alone or in combination, iii) internal memory, iv) a recharge port to charge an internal battery, v) a display screen, capable of providing outputs of information provided from a sign-based source, an attached device or a remote communication device, vi) a cover to protect the display screen, vii) waterproofing materials selected from a group consisting of GORETEX, rubber, neoprene, plastics, and any combination thereto, viii) communications components capable of receiving signals from a remote communication device, wherein the signals are transmitted wirelessly through BLUETOOTH, wireless transmitter, infrared, WiFi, or radio frequency device; or alternatively, the signals are received through a USB device, direct input through a keyboard, touch screen, laptop, tablet computing device, or from a preprogrammed display from the one or more memory storage devices; or from a mobile network service; b. a transmitter component capable of sending a signal to a communications center, and c. wherein the communications center then directs the communication to a hospital, police or roadside assistance entity, and d. wherein a beacon on the portable sign unit provides information to a vehicle driver that the portable sign unit is removed from a pre-set distance from a vehicle or the vehicle driver. |
