System and related methods for powering and controlling traffic preemption system components

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8742946
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13436233

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A traffic preemption system comprising an intersection control module, an intersection preemption unit comprising a signal detector configured to receive a signal transmitted by a vehicle preemption unit mounted to a vehicle and a remotely located electronic device comprising a controller configured to detect a variation in voltage. The system further comprises a cable coupling the intersection controller, the intersection preemption unit, and the remotely located electronic device, the cable comprising a power wire configured to carry a modulated voltage level and share power among the intersection preemption unit and the remotely located electronic device, a ground wire, and a communications wire configured to transmit a communications signal between the intersection preemption unit and the intersection controller.

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TOMAR ELECTRONICS INC2100 W OBISPO AVENUE GILBERT AS 85233

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Geiger, Timothy A Gilbert, US 5 39
Worthy, David G Gilbert, US 13 391

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