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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 22, 2022
Filed:
Nov. 04, 2020
Firstenergy Corp., Akron, OH (US);
William Fairweather, Wooster, OH (US);
Nicholas E. Stanca, Westlake, OH (US);
Robert Soreo, Cleveland Heights, OH (US);
Jason Grant Tilk, Cleveland Heights, OH (US);
David J. Boll, Avon, OH (US);
Roy Stevens, Hudson, OH (US);
Kyle Sams, Stow, OH (US);
FirstEnergy Corp., Akron, OH (US);
Abstract
One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for alerting workers in a work zone of a potential intrusion by a vehicle. The example system can comprise a detection unit operable to mount to a work zone boundary marker. The detection unit monitors the work zone for intrusion by moving objects using the Doppler Effect. The detection unit can transmit an alarm signal to one or more personnel alerters, such as worn by workers. The personnel alerters can receive the alarm signal and activate an alert, such as an audible, visual, or other sensory alert. In this way, an alert is provided to personnel working in an established work zone that a moving object, such as a vehicle, has penetrated the work zone perimeter. This type of alert may provide the personnel the vital seconds needed to move to safety.