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US 12,400,172 B2Granted
Illuminated address sign assembly with integrated security features
OwnerRoyce Newcombinventor
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Abstract
One embodiment provides a mapping device including a memory configured to store instructions. A processor is configured to execute the instructions to: receive geolocation information for the mapping device from a global positioning system (GPS) device; receive unique identification information; transmit the geolocation information and the unique identification information through a network; and cause an update to prior geolocation information that corresponds to an address in a mapping database.
Claims15
A mapping device comprising:
- a frame having an open front side, an open rear side, a top, a bottom, a left, and a right side forming an enclosure, wherein the open front side is convex shaped, and the open rear side is flat, wherein the left and right sides are rectangular;
- a first address plaque interchangeable coupled to the open front side, the first address plaque is curved;
- a second address plaque interchangeable coupled to the open rear side, wherein the second address plaque is flat;
- light-emitting diodes (LEDs) encased within the frame, wherein the LEDs are configured to produce a plurality of colors;
- a global positioning system (GPS) device having an inbuilt GPS antenna;
- a plurality of suction cups coupled to the open rear side of the frame, the plurality of suction cups are configured to mount the mapping device;
- a memory configured to store instructions;
- a processor configured to execute the instructions to:
- receive geolocation information for the mapping device from the global positioning system (GPS) device;
- receive unique identification information;
- transmit the geolocation information and the unique identification information through a network;
- cause prior geolocation information that corresponds to an address in a mapping database with the geolocation information, wherein the geolocation information comprises geographical coordinates and associated street address;
- create a geofence around the mapping device up to a predefined distance from the mapping device;
- trigger the LEDs to produce a preprogrammed color and cause any specific color LED to flash for signaling;
- receive a current geolocation of a movable object in near real time;
- detect presence of the current geolocation within the geofence;
- upon detecting, generate an alert,
- trigger an emergency signaling and receive a unique device ID of a summoned first responder;
- detect an entry of the first responder based on the unique device ID within a predetermined area of the illuminated address sign assembly,
- wherein the geolocation information is coupled to a street address of the mapping device, wherein the mapping device is configured to update one or more navigation systems with the street address and the geolocation information.
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A method comprising:
- receiving, by a mapping device, geolocation information for the mapping device from a global positioning system (GPS) device;
- receiving, by the mapping device, unique identification information;
- transmitting, by the mapping device, the geolocation information and the unique identification information through a network;
- causing prior geolocation information that corresponds to an address in a mapping database with the geolocation information, wherein the geolocation information comprises geographical coordinates and associated street address;
- creating a geofence around the mapping device up to a predefined distance from the mapping device;
- receiving a current geolocation of a movable object in near real time;
- detecting presence of the current geolocation within the geofence;
- upon detecting, generating an alert;
- coupling the mapping device with a plurality of other mapping devices spaced apart from each other to create a common geofence, wherein the plurality of other mapping devices creates levels, wherein different alerts are sequentially enabled at the different levels;
- receiving, by the mapping device, delivery information for enabling the geofence;
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- enabling the geofence, wherein a perimeter of the geofence is based on traffic flow information in an area of the geofence, wherein the control unit is configured to adjust the perimeter in near real-time based on real-time traffic and street/location information that affects traffic flow.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.