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WO2012045910A1
WO2012045910A1 PCT/FI2011/050834 FI2011050834W WO2012045910A1 WO 2012045910 A1 WO2012045910 A1 WO 2012045910A1 FI 2011050834 W FI2011050834 W FI 2011050834W WO 2012045910 A1 WO2012045910 A1 WO 2012045910A1
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  • the object of the invention is an illuminated sign system, in which an illuminated sign is used, which illuminated sign comprises a frame part, light sources and means for conducting current to the light sources.
  • Illuminated signs or light-source bands are used e.g. to guide the passage of people in various premises, e.g. at airports or in hospitals. They are generally disposed on the floor, and the light sources comprised in them can be controlled to flash, to run or in some other desired guiding manner so that the desired guidance function is achieved.
  • illuminated signs e.g. monochrome or polychrome LEDs are used as light sources.
  • This type of light-source band can be manufactured in a continuous manufacturing process, such as by extrusion or with some other corresponding process.
  • the components used in a photoconductor are connected to a thin elastic circuit board with surface-mounting technology.
  • One prior-art illuminated sign is presented in publication FI108106B. It presents a light-source band, which comprises at least an electrically- conductive elongated conductor part, to which a number of components that are consecutive to each other in the longitudinal direction are fixed, e.g. elements that bring about a lighting function or corresponding.
  • the conductor part and the components are surrounded with an envelope part.
  • prior-art illuminated sign systems which are based on light-source bands to be installed at floor level, effective guidance cannot be given in congested spaces, in which there is not necessarily visual contact with the floor level. Also, prior-art illuminated signs cannot produce guidance with one illuminated sign for many different routes and in many different directions.
  • the purpose of this invention is to eliminate the drawbacks of prior art and to achieve an entirely new kind of illuminated sign system wherein illuminated signs are fixable to a ceiling or to walls and enable the guiding of routes.
  • the illuminated signs are situated above people, where they can be seen also in a congested environment.
  • the illuminated signs of the system comprise a circuit board and the electrical components connected to it, of which components at least some are light- emitting light sources.
  • the light sources are preferably sequentially flashing polychrome RGB-LED light sources arranged into a light-source band.
  • An illuminated sign comprises light sources aligned in one or more directions.
  • the first light sources of the light sources of the illuminated sign are arranged to be visible in at least one first direction and the second light sources in at least one second direction. This enables e.g. guidance occurring from at least two different directions with one illuminated sign.
  • the system also comprises a control device, which controls the illuminated signs and/or the light sources.
  • different objects can be guided e.g. to different routes.
  • One color can be used in guidance e.g. to guide objects to a certain location and a second color to guide objects to a second location.
  • Guidance can be performed e.g. by lighting and extinguishing the light sources one after the other, i.e. by flashing the light sources sequentially with respect to the direction of guidance.
  • the light sources to be used at any given time in guidance are distinguishable, e.g. by means of their different brightness or their different color, from the surrounding light sources.
  • the illuminated sign system can also comprise sensors, by means of which the position of an object or the movement of an object can be detected.
  • this sensor data e.g. the speed of guidance can be automatically adjusted to suit the speed of the object.
  • One advantage of the solution according to the invention compared to prior art is that owing to their ceiling installation or wall installation the signs can be distinguished well also in congested spaces, where visibility to floor level is, e.g. owing to congestion, sometimes restricted.
  • By means of the solution of the invention it is also possible to use one illuminated sign for guiding many routes from a number of directions.
  • the characteristic features of the illuminated sign system according to the invention and of the illuminated sign used in it are described in detail in the independent claims below and preferred embodiments in the other claims.
  • Fig. la presents a cross-section of the structure of an illuminated sign according to the invention, which illuminated sign comprises light sources in one direction;
  • Fig. lb presents a cross-section of the structure of an illuminated sign according to the invention, which illuminated sign comprises light sources in two directions;
  • Figs, lc and Id present the end parts of one illuminated sign structure according to the invention.
  • Fig. 2a presents a cross-section of the structure of an illuminated sign according to the invention, said illuminated sign containing emergency lighting;
  • Figs. 2b, 2c and 2d present a side profile from different directions of one illuminated sign according to the invention, said illuminated sign containing emergency lighting;
  • Fig. 3 presents an illuminated sign and an illuminated sign system according to the invention, in which system the illuminated signs are installed vertically;
  • Fig. 4 presents an illuminated sign system according to the invention, in which system the illuminated signs are fixed in the direction of the roof;
  • Fig. 5 presents an illuminated sign system according to the invention, in which system the illuminated signs are fixed in the direction of the ceiling;
  • Fig. 6a presents a cross-section of the structure of an illuminated sign for one illuminated sign according to the invention, which sign comprises signs in at least four directions;
  • Fig. 6b presents an illuminated sign according to the invention, which sign comprises signs in at least four directions
  • Fig. 7 presents an illuminated sign according to the invention, which sign comprises signs in at least four directions
  • Fig. 8 presents the operation of one illuminated sign system according to the invention.
  • Fig. la presents a cross-section of on illuminated sign 100 according to the invention, which sign is used to guide the passage of people in various premises, e.g. at airports or in hospitals.
  • the illuminated sign 100 according to Fig. la comprises light sources on only one side of the sign.
  • the illuminated sign 100 comprises a frame part 102 and a light-source band 104 fixed to the frame part 102.
  • the frame part 102 of the illuminated sign can be e.g. an aluminium profile or other metal profile or plastic profile.
  • the cross-section of the frame part 102 can be e.g. rectangular, square, triangular or essentially round in shape, e.g. circular shaped.
  • the illuminated sign 100 can be fixed to a ceiling or to a wall.
  • the fixing of an illuminated sign can be performed with fixing elements, e.g. T nuts, from the groove 120 shown in the figure.
  • the frame part 102 of the illuminated sign 100 comprises recesses or grooves formed by the edges 101, 103, into which recesses or grooves the light-source bands 104 can be installed.
  • an illuminated sign 100 is situated above people, in which case it can be seen also in a congested environment.
  • Fig. lb presents a cross-section of an illuminated sign 150 according to the invention comprising light sources on both sides of the sign and of which the first light sources 106 are visible in at least a first direction and the second light sources 107 in at least a second direction.
  • the illuminated sign 150 according to Fig. lb comprises a frame part 102 and light-source bands 104, 105 fixed to the frame part 102.
  • the frame part 102 of the illuminated sign 150 comprises recesses or grooves formed by the edges 101, 103, 111, 113 on both sides, into which recesses or grooves the light-source bands 104, 105 can be installed.
  • the light-source band used in an illuminated sign can be e.g. approx. 20 mm in width and approx. 4 - 5 mm in thickness. It contains in the center a thin elastic circuit board, which consists of a band of an elastic plastic material and of copper wiring made on top of the band e.g. by etching or printing.
  • Light sources 106, 107 e.g. LEDs, and in addition to that other components e.g. resistors (not shown) for controlling and protecting the light sources 106, 107, are connected to the circuit board at regular intervals.
  • the light sources 106, 107 can be monochromatic or polychromatic, and the desired guidance effect can be obtained with them by controlling them to flash, to run, et cetera.
  • the circuit board of the light-source band and the components connected to the circuit board are surrounded with a plastic, e.g. polyethylene, transparent envelope part around them such that a fully waterproof LED light conductor, typically of protection class IP68, is obtained.
  • the envelope part of the light-source band can form e.g. a lens-type structure.
  • Figs, lc and Id present the end parts 121 and 122 of the light-source band that contain light sources.
  • the end parts 121, 122 can be e.g. plug- like structures, which are installed in the ends of the frame part 102. Glue or screws, for example, can be used in the fixing, or the structures can be dimensioned such that they stay attached to each other without separate fixing means.
  • the light sources of the end parts 121, 122 can be of different colors to each other or of the same color, and they can be controlled independently.
  • Figs, le, If and lg present side profiles 110, 112 and 114 of an illuminated sign.
  • the side profile 110 visible in one direction presented in Fig. le comprises light sources 107 to be used for the guidance of a second direction, which light sources are contained in the light-source band 105 fixed to the frame part 102.
  • Fig. lg presents a side profile 114 visible in the opposite direction, which side profile comprises light sources 106 visible in a second direction, which light sources are fixed to the light- source band 104 installed onto the frame part 102.
  • the light sources 106, 107 are independent of each other and with them people in different directions can be guided simultaneously in a different way. That being the case, the light sources 106, 107 can be e.g.
  • the side profile 112 presented in Fig. If presents the top part of an illuminated sign, which top part comprises a groove 120 formed in the frame part 102, from which groove the illuminated sign can e.g. be fixed. Cabling and control wiring can be laid inside the frame part 102 of an illuminated sign.
  • Figs. 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d present the same type of illuminated sign 200 as in Fig. lb, but the illuminated sign 200 presented in Figs. 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d comprises emergency lighting.
  • Fig. 2a presents a cross-section of an illuminated sign 200 provided with emergency lighting.
  • the illuminated sign 200 comprises light sources 106, 107 aligned in opposite directions in the same way as the illuminated sign 150 of Fig. lb, which light sources are installed in light-source bands 104, 105.
  • the part directed to below of an illuminated sign 200 comprises light sources 204 intended for emergency lighting, which light sources are fixed in a light- source band 202.
  • the light sources 204 intended for emergency lighting can be used e.g. when the current disconnects.
  • a light-source band 202 and its light sources 204 can also be used as ordinary lighting.
  • the edges 201, 203, 205, 207 of the frame part 102 form a recess or groove, into which light-source bands 104, 105, 202 can be fixed. Also the illuminated sign of this embodiment can be fixed into its installation position by means of the groove 120 formed in the frame part 102.
  • Figs. 2b, 2c and 2d present side profiles 210, 212 and 214 of an illuminated sign.
  • the side profile 210 visible in one direction presented in Fig. 2b comprises light sources 107 to be used for the guidance of a second direction, which light sources are contained in the light-source band 105 fixed to the frame part 102.
  • Fig. 2d presents a side profile 214 visible in the opposite direction, which side profile comprises light sources 106 visible in a second direction, which light sources are fixed to the light- source band 104 installed onto the frame part 102.
  • the side profile 212 presented in Fig. 2c presents a downwardly-directed part of an illuminated sign 200, which part comprises light sources 204 to be used e.g.
  • the light sources 106, 107, 204 are independent of each other and with them people in different directions can be guided simultaneously in a different way. That being the case, the light sources 106, 107, 204 can be e.g. of different colors, in which case the guidance effect is different on different sides of the sign.
  • the illuminated signs according to the invention can be fixed in a number of different ways.
  • An advantageous fixing occurs higher than the level of the heads of the people to be guided, e.g. on a wall or ceiling.
  • Fig. 3 presents one embodiment of a preferred fixing method according to the invention.
  • an illuminated sign 300 comprising light sources 302 and a frame is fixed to hang vertically by means of a fixing cable 306 or other fastener.
  • the illuminated signs 300 are installed into the space in which it is desired to use illuminated signs 300 such that they are installed e.g. one after the other at regular intervals from each other, e.g. in two rows.
  • the illuminated signs 300 can be connected to an electrical network and/or telecommunications network with a wired connection, e.g. with conductors or a cable.
  • a telecommunications network between the illuminated signs and the control unit can also function with wireless technology.
  • the illuminated signs 300 can comprise light sources on one side or on many sides, e.g. on two sides or on all sides.
  • the light sources of one side of an illuminated sign 300 are visible in one direction and possible light sources of the opposite side in a second direction.
  • One row of illuminated signs 300 is installed on one edge of a space and another row on another edge of the space.
  • the different parts of the space can be controlled separately and e.g. people in the space can be guided to travel one edge in the direction 310 and another edge in the direction 312.
  • the fixing solution according to Fig. 3 can be used particularly well in, inter alia, high spaces, because the illuminated sign can be installed at a very noticeable height.
  • One usage location of this embodiment could be e.g. a department store.
  • the guidance effect of the illuminated signs is achieved by lighting and extinguishing, i.e. by sequentially flashing, the light sources of the illuminated signs, e.g. one after the other, in which case an impression of movement is brought about. Sequential flashing can also be continued from one illuminated sign to another such that when the light sources of the first illuminated sign have been flashed sequentially once, the light sources of the next illuminated sign are then flashed sequentially. In this case the effect of guidance can be further strengthened.
  • the illuminated signs of an illuminated sign system are connected to each other and/or to a control unit.
  • the control unit controls individual light sources or illuminated signs. By means of illuminated signs connected together and/or to a control unit also the transferring of the sequential flashing, described above, to a light source of the next illuminated sign is possible.
  • Fig. 4 presents another type of fixing method of an illuminated sign according to the invention.
  • the illuminated signs 400 are fixed by their frames to a ceiling.
  • the illuminated signs 400, which are fixed to the ceiling, of the embodiment presented in Fig. 4 are fixed in the space at regular intervals, side by side and consecutively.
  • the illuminated signs 400 can be fixed straight with respect to the assumed direction of travel or perpendicular with respect to the direction of travel. Also inclined installation is possible, in which case an angle a remains between a line that is straight with the direction of travel and the illuminated sign 400 installed in an inclined attitude.
  • the angle a can be e.g. 45 degrees.
  • an inclined installation compared to a straight or orthogonal installation is that by means of an inclined installation a stronger guidance effect is achieved by consecutively lighting and extinguishing, i.e. by sequentially flashing, lights, because a light progresses in a certain direction otherwise than with an orthogonal installation.
  • the effect of guiding people functions simultaneously to the side and forwards/backwards and thus people can be guided simultaneously e.g. to travel forwards in a certain direction of travel and to the right/left edge of the corridor.
  • the light sources can be e.g. flashed sequentially such that the light sources are lighted and extinguished one at a time and consecutively e.g.
  • the next light source is lighted.
  • the light sources of one illuminated sign have all been flashed sequentially once, the light sources of the next illuminated sign can then be flashed sequentially e.g. again from left to right.
  • Fig. 4 people on the edge of the space can be guided in the direction 402, people in the center of the space in the direction 404, and people on the opposite edge in the direction 406.
  • the guidance can be changed according to need, in which case e.g. during morning peak hours people can be guided in the center part of a space in a different direction than during the evening peak hours.
  • the embodiment presented in Fig. 4 can be used e.g. in offices or in connection with concerts or sports events.
  • Fig. 5 presents the installation of illuminated signs in a space which is narrower than the space presented in Fig. 4.
  • the illuminated signs 400 are installed in two different rows, and with one row e.g. objects can be guided in the direction 502 and with the other row in the direction 504.
  • an illuminated sign can comprise signs visible in at least four different directions.
  • This type of illuminated sign can comprise light sources or a light-source band also in the inner surface of the frame of the illuminated sign.
  • This type of embodiment is presented in Figs. 6a, 6b and 7.
  • Fig. 6a presents a cross-section of an illuminated sign 600 according to the invention, which sign comprises signs visible in at least four different directions.
  • the illuminated sign 600 is composed of a number of frame parts 602, which are fixed together e.g. into a structure of rectangular shape.
  • the edges 601, 603, 607 and 609 of the frame part 602 form a recess or groove, into which light-source bands 604, 605, 608 can be fixed.
  • the light-source band 604 visible in one direction comprises light sources 606 and the light-source band 605 visible in a second direction comprises light sources 633.
  • Light-source bands 608 containing light sources 643 can also be fixed on the side of the frame part directed downwards, which light source bands can be used e.g. as emergency lighting or as the normal lighting of a space.
  • the frame of an illuminated sign 600 can also be formed from three or over four frame parts 602.
  • the frame can also form an essentially circular shape.
  • the guidance of the illuminated sign 600 according to the embodiment presented in Fig. 6b is visible in four different directions.
  • the side profile figures 610, 612, 614 and 616 of an illuminated sign 600 present a part of the illuminated sign 600 visible in the lateral direction.
  • the side profile figures 620, 622, 624 and 626 of an illuminated sign present a part of the illuminated sign 600 visible downwards.
  • the side profile 610 visible in one direction of an illuminated sign 600 comprises light sources 631 visible in at least one direction, which light sources are contained in the light-source band 661 fixed to the frame part 602.
  • the side profile 612 visible in one second direction of an illuminated sign 600 comprises light sources 632 visible in at least one direction, which light sources are contained in the light-source band 662 fixed to the frame part 602.
  • the side profile 614 visible in one third direction of an illuminated sign 600 comprises light sources 633 visible in at least one direction, which light sources are contained in the light-source band 663 fixed to the frame part 602.
  • the side profile 612 visible in one fourth direction of an illuminated sign 600 comprises light sources 630 visible in at least one direction, which light sources are contained in the light-source band 660 fixed to the frame part 602.
  • the part of the illuminated sign 600 of Fig. 6b comprises light-source bands 620, 622, 624, 626 to be used e.g. for lighting or for emergency lighting, which light source bands are fixed to the frame part 602.
  • the light-source bands 620, 622, 624, 626 comprise light sources 640, 641, 642, 643.
  • the frame parts of the frame of an illuminated sign are fixed to each other with fasteners 650.
  • the light sources 630, 631, 632, 633, 640, 641, 642, 643 are independent of each other and with them people in different directions can be guided simultaneously in a different way.
  • the light sources 630, 631, 632, 633, 640, 641, 642, 643 can be e.g. of different colors, in which case the guidance effect is different on different sides of the sign.
  • Illuminated guidance can be managed with polychrome light sources by using different colors for guidance occurring in different directions. The color of a light can thus, if necessary, be changed because a light source is able to produce light of a number of colors. The lights can also be lit or extinguished such that an impression of movement is obtained with them.
  • An illuminated sign can also guide on one side of the illuminated sign to a number of different routes. This can be done e.g. by alternating the guidance of a different route in one part of the light source.
  • Fig. 7 presents an illuminated sign 700 also visible in at least four directions.
  • the frame of the illuminated sign 700 is composed of a number of frame parts, which are fixed together into a structure of rectangular shape, e.g. by means of fixing parts 650.
  • the frame can be fixed e.g. to a ceiling by means of fasteners 706 or other corresponding parts.
  • the frame can also be fixed directly onto a surface, e.g. onto a ceiling.
  • Light-source bands 660, 663 are fixed to the outer surfaces of the frame, which light- source bands comprise a number of light sources 630, 633, and light- source bands 762, 764, which comprise light sources 702, 704, are fixed to the inner surface of the frame.
  • Light-source bands 620, 622, 624, 626, which comprise a number of light sources 640, 641, 642, 643, can also be fixed to the bottom part of the frame, which light sources can be used e.g. as emergency lighting, as the normal lighting of a space or for guidance purposes.
  • the guidance of the illuminated sign 700 according to the embodiment presented in Fig. 7 is visible in at least four different directions. Illuminated guidance can be managed with polychrome light sources by using different colors in different directions.
  • Light sources can be flashed sequentially e.g. from one illuminated sign 700 to another, from one frame part of an illuminated sign 700 to one frame part of another illuminated sign and from one frame part of an illuminated sign 700 to another frame part of the same illuminated sign 700 e.g. such that when the light sources 633 of an outward-pointing light-source band 663 have been sequentially flashed, the sequential flashing can be transferred to the light sources 702 of an inward-pointing light-source band 762 of the illuminated sign, which light sources 702 are visible in the same direction. After this the sequential flashing can be transferred e.g. to the next light source.
  • the embodiment presented in Fig. 7 can also comprise light-source bands and light sources installed in the top part of an illuminated sign 700, the light of which light-source bands and light sources is directed upwards from the illuminated sign.
  • Fig. 8 presents one embodiment of the installation and guidance usage of the illuminated signs of Figs. 6 and 7 in a space comprising a corridor going in four different directions of travel.
  • This type of illuminated sign 600, 700 is fixed e.g. directly to the ceiling of the space or with other fasteners, e.g. with a fixing cable, to lower than the ceiling of the space.
  • the illuminated signs 600, 700 can be installed e.g. at an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the walls of the space. In this case it is possible to guide people more clearly e.g. to turn into a different corridor, because by lighting and extinguishing the light sources an impression of movement can be brought about, which guides a user to the right direction also in the lateral direction.
  • the sign of one side of an illuminated sign 600, 700 is visible, in the example case in the situation presented, to two different corridors, in which case people coming from two directions can be simultaneously guided with one side of the illuminated sign 600, 700.
  • FIG. 8 presents a situation in which the red RED guidance guides in a number of illuminated signs a person to follow the REDROUTE route.
  • the sides of illuminated signs marked with a GREEN marking can guide with a green light color and movement people to follow the GREENROUTE route.
  • Fig. 8 also presents a control unit 800, which controls the operation of illuminated signs and/or of individual light sources.
  • the control unit presented in Fig. 8 is connected to all the illuminated signs with wireline or wireless technology.
  • control unit 800 of an illuminated sign system can be a separate unit or it can be included in some or all the illuminated signs.
  • the embodiment of an illuminated sign system presented in Fig. 8 can be used e.g. in hotels, doctors' clinics or hospitals.
  • the illuminated signs can also be fixed to a ceiling such that they can be moved and/or rotated or such that they move and/or rotate independently.
  • An illuminated sign or light-source band to be installed on the floor can also be used alongside an illuminated sign according to the invention.
  • the illuminated signs according to the invention support the operation of the signs that are at floor level.
  • the system can also comprise a sensor or sensors, by means of which the position of an object can be monitored.
  • a sensor or sensors by means of which the position of an object can be monitored.
  • the speed of guidance can be adjusted more accurately to accord with the speed used by the object and the guidance can be managed dynamically in all the spaces where an illuminated sign system has been installed.
  • One advantage of this is e.g. when/if an object gets lost from the original guided route.
  • the invention thus relates to an illuminated sign for directing, guiding or warning, which sign comprises a frame part 102, a number of light sources 106 and means for conducting current to the light sources.
  • the light sources 106 of an illuminated sign are fitted to show light in at least one first direction and the light sources 106 of the illuminated sign are fitted to be flashed sequentially.
  • the illuminated sign further comprises second light sources 107, which are fitted to show light in at least one second direction.
  • the light sources 106, 107 are fitted into at least one light-source band, which is fixed to the frame part 102, 602.
  • a light-source band comprises an elongated elastic circuit board and the electrical components connected to it, which components comprise at least polychrome light- emitting light sources 106, 107, 302, 630, 631, 632, 633 and a transparent insulation material layer at least on the side of the electrical components of the circuit board.
  • the illuminated sign comprises means for fixing the illuminated sign to be suspended in a vertical direction.
  • the illuminated sign comprises means 706 for fixing the illuminated sign to a ceiling.
  • an illuminated sign is formed from a number of frame parts 102, 602, and a frame formed from the frame parts 102, 602 forms an at least partly ring-like shape, e.g. an essentially rectangular or circular shape.
  • the frame formed from the frame parts 602 of an illuminated sign form an essentially rectangular shape, in which case the first light sources 630 of an illuminated sign are fitted to show light in at least one first direction, the second light sources 631 of an illuminated sign are fitted to show light in at least one second direction, the third light sources 632 of an illuminated sign are fitted to show light in at least one third direction and the fourth light sources 633 of an illuminated sign are fitted to show light in at least one fourth direction.
  • the light sources of the illuminated sign are arranged on the inner surface and/or the outer surface of the frame of the illuminated sign.
  • an illuminated sign comprises light sources 640, 641, 642, 643 to be used as an emergency light, in addition to light sources 106, 107, 302, 630, 631, 632, 633 to be used for guidance.
  • the invention thus also relates to an illuminated sign system for directing, guiding or warning, which system comprises at least one illuminated sign and a control unit, wherein the illuminated sign comprises light sources and the control unit 800 controls the light sources of the illuminated sign.
  • the control unit 800 is fitted to light and to extinguish light sources 106, 107, 302, 630, 631, 632, 633 for guiding a route.
  • control unit 800 of an illuminated sign system is further fitted to adjust the color of the light sources 106, 107, 302, 630, 631, 632, 633 for achieving a guidance effect for guiding a route.
  • control unit 800 of an illuminated sign system is further fitted to implement a guidance function by flashing the light sources 106, 107, 302, 630, 631, 632, 633 one after the other in the direction of the route to be guided.
  • control unit 800 of an illuminated sign system is further fitted to control the light sources 106, 107, 302, 630, 631, 632, 633 such that when the light sources 106, 107, 302, 630, 631, 632, 633 of one illuminated sign have been lighted and extinguished in a pre-defined manner for achieving a guidance effect, the light sources 106, 107, 302, 630, 631, 632, 633 of the next illuminated sign are next controlled in the same way.
  • the lighting and extinguishing of the light sources 106, 107, 302, 630, 631, 632, 633 of the illuminated signs of an illuminated sign system is performed such that when the light sources of the first illuminated sign have all been flashed sequentially once, the light sources of the next illuminated sign are then flashed sequentially.
  • control unit 800 of an illuminated sign system is fitted to use one color of the light sources 106, 107, 302, 603 for guiding a certain route.
  • the illuminated sign system further comprises a sensor or sensors for identifying the location of and/or the motion information of an object to be guided.
  • control unit 800 of the illuminated sign system is fitted to adjust the speed of the guidance automatically on the basis of the sensor data received from the object.

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L'invention concerne un panneau éclairé pour diriger, guider ou avertir, qui comprend une partie formant cadre (102), un certain nombre de sources de lumière (106) et des moyens pour appliquer un courant aux sources de lumière. Les sources de lumière (106) du panneau éclairé sont montées pour émettre une lumière dans au moins une première direction et les sources de lumière (106) du panneau éclairé sont montées pour clignoter séquentiellement.
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