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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2018
Filed:
Jan. 17, 2017
Michael A. Harrison, Santa Rosa, CA (US);
Dave Michaelson, Santa Rosa, CA (US);
Michael A. Harrison, Santa Rosa, CA (US);
Dave Michaelson, Santa Rosa, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing a proximity alert to the operator of a vehicle, such as a vehicle approaching a pedestrian crosswalk. A fixed or mobile controller (beacon) component when activated transmits a signal relating to a potential hazard, and a software application ('app') installed on a smartphone or other device provides the receiver/notification component. The app delivers an audible, visual, and/or tactile alert to drivers via their smartphones, tablet computers, or mobile devices installed in their vehicles that they are approaching an 'activated' pedestrian crosswalk, intersection, railroad crossing, road hazard or work zone, emergency vehicle, or even a bicyclist when they are equipped with a beacon.