Apparatus Real Time Control and Navigation System Using Networked Illuminated Signs Improving Safety and Reducing Response Time of First Responders

摘要

Apparatus networked system of intelligent devices including illuminated street signs. Street signs include: address, name, direction and message signs. Apparatus controller interfacing: sensors, street signs, operator, remote controllers. Interface includes: wireless network and INTERNET. Controller maintains status of a community, including: ambient environment, safety and status of routes within the community. Status provided by: sensors, authorized operator, remote controllers. Apparatus based on respective status executes control algorithm of street signs providing general illumination and visual information, improving safety within the community. Additionally, during emergency status, controller performs emergency control of illuminated street signs, including: direction signs, message signs, and the controls include manipulating illumination features of respective street signs with an objective to provide real-time visual navigation to minimize response time of first responders entering the community and reaching location in need of help. Apparatus configuration including closed-loop control system operating within optimization criteria and retaining functionality during power outage.

主权项

1. An intelligent modular configurable apparatus comprising:
at least one configurable intelligent illumination module; at least one configurable solid-state light source; at least one configurable display; at least one configurable sensor; at least one configurable power source; at least one configurable module controller; at least one configurable host controller; at least one configurable network; at least one configurable acceptance criteria; wherein the at least one intelligent illumination module is configured to provide illumination, including illumination for the at least one configurable display; wherein the at least one solid-state light source is configured to provide illumination for the at least one illumination module; said light source providing illumination in a direction which is substantially parallel to an observer standing in front of the illumination module of the apparatus; wherein the at least one sensor is configured to monitor environment, including environment within the apparatus; said environment including ambient light, temperature, power source; wherein the at least one module controller is configured to connect with the at least one solid-state light source; said controller is further configured for monitoring and controlling operation of the light source; wherein the at least one module controller is configured to connect with the at least one sensor; said controller is further configured for monitoring status of the sensor; wherein the at least one power source is configured to power the apparatus; said power source configurations include conventional DC power supply, battery, and solar battery; wherein the at least one module controller is configured to execute a control algorithm; said control algorithm includes configuration of the algorithm maintaining operation of the apparatus within the at least one acceptance criteria; said acceptance criteria include status and trigger level points for the sensors, which are used by the algorithm and the controller, and maintain operation of the apparatus within acceptance criteria; said acceptance criteria are configured to include specifications parameters of components comprising the apparatus; said control algorithm includes configuration supporting use of the components comprising the apparatus within the respective component specification requirements; wherein the at least one host controller is configured to execute system control algorithm; said system control algorithm includes interface between the at least one host controller and the at least one module controller; said interface including the at least one configurable network; said system control algorithm includes configuration maintaining operation of the apparatus within the at least one acceptance criteria; wherein the at least one acceptance criteria includes configuration criteria for a device within the apparatus; said device includes the at least one intelligent illuminated module; wherein a system comprises of devices of the apparatus; said system including the at least one host controller, the at least one intelligent illuminated module, and the at least one network; wherein the at least one acceptance criteria includes configuration of a system acceptance criteria for the apparatus; said system acceptance criteria include configuration requiring a coordinated control of the devices within the apparatus, and the system providing visual real-time navigation between the intelligent illuminated modules; said system acceptance criteria include configuration minimizing distance of the visual navigation between the intelligent illuminated modules; said system acceptance criteria include configuration minimizing time of the visual navigation between the intelligent illuminated modules; said system control algorithm including configuration maintaining operation of the apparatus within acceptance criteria; wherein the apparatus is installed in a community; said community includes: an area within a city; a condominium complex; an apartment building; a residential unit; a commercial complex;