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Disabled People have trouble using public transport Visually Impaired Cannot see bus/tram number Cannot read information signs Motionally Impaired Need more time to get on the bus/tram Need driver to lower ramp Problem Identification PELCZAR TECHNOLOGY © 2010 info@pelczar.com.pl
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Remote Bus/Tram Stop Request System User Terminal at bus/tram stop Sends out bus/tram stop request to driver Features: Bus/tram number and route selection buttons Informs driver of passenger’s special needs, e.g. ramp Large display with backlight Information written in Braille Special needs buttons Suitable for use in tunnels -designed to meet
ATEX Zone 2 requirements PELCZAR TECHNOLOGY © 2010 info@pelczar.com.pl
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Principle of Operation Passenger arrives at bus/tram stop and selects destination or route number on terminal Large backlit display with routes and line numbers are easy to read All information also printed in Braille Wireless communication system informs driver about the passenger’s request with acoustic and/or light signal Passenger is informed about approaching bus/tram number with an audio Large illuminated buttons are easy to find and press PELCZAR TECHNOLOGY © 2010 info@pelczar.com.pl System specification covered by patent application WIPO ST 10/C PL384396
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System Block Diagram PELCZAR TECHNOLOGY © 2010 info@pelczar.com.pl
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A system not only for the disabled In severe weather conditions, passengers may request a bus to stop, and seek shelter against the weather in the bus stop shelter People with heavy luggage or a baby carriage can request lowering of the ramp No more looking out for the bus in the cold or rain Waiting for the bus stop is less stressful People with non-conspicuous disabilities people with vision impairments, but who do not need to use a white cane people with motion disabilities who do not use crutches or a wheelchair and the disability is not conspicuous
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Example of User Terminal front panel PELCZAR TECHNOLOGY © 2010 info@pelczar.com.pl