High-visibility signage system for road safety

Abstract

The invention relates to a high-visibility signage system for road safety, comprising luminous elements (1) and / or holographic projectors (2), which, in turn, include a wireless communication system.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] High-visibility signaling system for road safety

[0003] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The invention, as the title of this descriptive document states, is a high-visibility signaling system for road safety. It is an innovation that offers advantages previously unknown within current techniques.

[0005] TECHNICAL SECTOR

[0006] The present invention falls within the field of physics in signaling, 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.

[0007] STATE OF THE ART

[0008] 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.

[0009] These difficulties compromise the quick and accurate interpretation of traffic signs, increasing the risk of accidents in critical areas.

[0010] Consequently, this invention presents a high-visibility road safety signaling system that improves chromatic differentiation, facilitating an inclusive experience for colorblind people, and guarantees the visibility of the signs in any environmental condition.

[0011] Currently, no high-visibility road safety signaling system with structural and constitutive technical characteristics equal to or similar to those described in this specification is known to exist. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] 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.

[0013] The invention describes a high-visibility signaling system for road safety, which integrates luminous elements and / or holographic projectors into road signage 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.

[0014] This invention represents a significant advance in the field of road signage, reinforcing the safety of pedestrians and drivers by improving visibility in key areas of the road environment.

[0015] Thanks to its ability to improve visibility in critical areas, this invention enhances the safety of pedestrians and drivers, marking a significant advance in road sign design, while promoting an inclusive experience for people with color blindness and ensuring the perception of signs in any environmental condition.

[0016] The luminous elements of this invention, which are preferably LED lights, emit signals adapted to improve the differentiation of signs, especially for colorblind individuals. These luminous elements are designed to offer optimal visibility, allowing for clear identification of road signs. They are mounted not on the sign itself, but directly on the supporting post or mast.

[0017] On the other hand, holographic projectors are compact and capable of generating dynamic and visible signals in the area below road signage elements.

[0018] These projectors offer improved visibility, even in low-light conditions or at a distance, which is particularly useful for colorblind individuals. Furthermore, they adapt to various traffic situations, such as vehicular flow, enhancing the user experience in high-traffic areas.

[0019] Road signaling elements include circular traffic lights for vehicles, lane traffic lights and pedestrian traffic lights, among other types of signs such as vertical signs.

[0020] The light elements and holographic projectors are connected and synchronized with these road signaling elements, activating in such a way that they generate light or holographic signals according to the instructions issued, such as signals to stop, advance or warn about upcoming changes in traffic.

[0021] Furthermore, these devices feature a centralized control unit that adjusts the intensity of the light and holographic signals according to environmental conditions, such as sunlight, ensuring adequate visibility at all times. To achieve this, they are connected to a photometer or an astronomical clock that indicates sunrise and sunset times.

[0022] The lighting elements and holographic projectors are powered by the same power supply system as the road signage elements, and in some cases, an energy system composed of solar panels is included.

[0023] This arrangement ensures the continuous operation of the elements during the day and night, while reducing energy consumption from the electrical grid.

[0024] Finally, the system is preferably equipped with a wireless communication system that allows synchronization of signals between traffic lights.

[0025] This ensures real-time updates of traffic information and adaptation of signals according to current conditions, optimizing traffic flow and improving road safety.

[0026] In this way, both drivers and pedestrians will benefit from increased road safety thanks to the high-visibility signage system. Both groups will be able to see clear illuminated and holographic signs indicating when to stop, proceed, or be alert to changes in traffic. Furthermore, they will benefit from improved signage, especially visible in low-light conditions and adapted for colorblind individuals, making it easier to identify the directions.

[0027] The system automatically adjusts its intensity according to environmental conditions, ensuring constant visibility, while synchronization between traffic lights guarantees real-time updates of traffic information.

[0028] EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

[0029] To complete the description being made and in order to help in the better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied, as an integral part thereof, by a figure in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented.

[0030] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the high visibility signaling system for road safety.

[0031] PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION.

[0032] The high-visibility road safety signaling system, the subject of this invention, is distinguished by the integration of luminous elements (1) and / or holographic projectors (2) into the posts or masts of the road signage elements (3). This design is intended to optimize the visual perception of traffic signs in critical areas of the road environment, such as intersections and pedestrian crossings, ensuring effective coverage of the roadway and providing visibility and safety for both vehicles and pedestrians in these areas.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the luminous 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 colorblind people.

[0034] Holographic projectors (2) typically feature a compact design and generate dynamic signals visible in the area beneath road signaling elements (3). This configuration is particularly effective in low-light conditions and over long distances, making it especially useful for people with color blindness and allowing for adaptations in various traffic situations, such as guiding vehicle flow. In another preferred embodiment, the road signaling elements (3) encompass different types of devices, including circular traffic lights for vehicles, lane signals, and pedestrian signals, among others.

[0035] Generally, the light 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 instructions issued, such as stop, advance or warnings of upcoming change.

[0036] Alternatively, these luminous elements (1) and / or holographic projectors (2) have a centralized control unit that adjusts the signal intensity according to ambient conditions, such as sunlight, to ensure their visibility under any circumstances. For this purpose, they have ambient light sensors (photometers) or other suitable devices.

[0037] Generally, the light elements (1) and / or holographic projectors (2) are powered by the same energy system as the road signaling elements (3), allowing coordinated and efficient operation.

[0038] Preferably, a solar-based power supply system with a storage battery is included, which ensures the continuous operation of the luminous elements (1) and / or holographic projectors (2) both during the day and at night, while reducing the consumption of energy from the electrical grid.

[0039] In another preferred mode, the luminous 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.

[0040] 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 make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field may understand its scope and the advantages that derive from it, it being noted that, within its essentiality, it may be put into practice in other modes of embodiment that differ in detail from the one indicated as an example, and which will also achieve the protection sought provided that its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.

Claims

CLAIMS 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 luminous 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 luminous 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 luminous elements (1) and / or the holographic projectors (2) have a control unit for adjusting the intensity of the luminous or holographic signals according to the environmental conditions.

7. High visibility signaling system for road safety, according to claim 1, characterized in that the luminous 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 luminous elements (1) and / or the holographic projectors (2) include a power supply system composed of solar panels and storage batteries.

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