Patent ID: 9111445
Filing Date: 2015-08-18
Classification: G08G

Abstract:
1. A control arrangement for overriding automated control of sets of traffic lights at a string of intersections in a specified area or street, wherein during normal operation each set of traffic lights is under the control of an automated traffic light controller, each automated traffic controller having a pre-existing mechanical connector for receiving a temporary controller, comprising: a control unit to be operated by a person charged with assuming control of these traffic lights, said control unit comprising electrical circuitry disposed to generate at least one command signal and to wirelessly transmit said at least one command signal, said at least one command signal comprises traffic light control instructions, said electrical circuitry comprises a control unit processor; and a plurality of base units each having electrical circuitry comprising a base unit processor and a receiver, said receiver being disposed to receive said at least one command signal from said control unit, and pass the command signal onto other base units, wherein said circuitry comprises a hard wire connection disposed to connect to the mechanical connector of an automated traffic light controller and communicate said command signals to the traffic light controller via said hard wired connection.