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Intersection monitor

CA 1298898 C · Owner: Duncan, Gary · Inventors: Zwicky, Henry; Michael, John; Duncan, Gary

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An intersection monitor for remote monitoring of traffic intersection controllers. A central computer is connected through the public telephone system to intersection monitors one of which, is located at each remote intersection. The remote intersection monitor monitors the operation of the intersection controllers and related equipment and, upon detecting malfunctions of a preselected priority, report such malfunctions by placing calls through the public telephone system to the central computer. The central computer, by placing a call on the telephone system also, may interrogate each of the remote intersection monitors and transfer operating instructions to each monitor. Vehicle and …

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  • Granted April 14, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 14, 2009.
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FiledJanuary 8, 1987
GrantedApril 14, 1992
Term endedApril 14, 2009
Patent numberCA 1298898 C
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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedJan 8, 1987Patent grantedApril 14, 1992Term endedApril 14, 2009

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