System and method for informing passengers of a public transport vehicle of a door lock status

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8791805
APP PUB NO 20130021147A1
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13352734

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There is described a system and method for informing passengers of a public transport vehicle of a door lock status, the method comprising: optically coupling a light source to an at least partially see-through modesty panel for propagating light therein, the modesty panel being positioned within the transport vehicle adjacent to a door for separating the passengers from the door; receiving a signal indicating that the door is unlocked; and illuminating at least a portion of the modesty panel using the light source, thereby informing the passengers that the door is unlocked.

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NOVA BUS INC1000 INDUSTRIEL BOULEVARD SAINT-EUSTACHE QUEBEC J7R 5A5

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Brousseau, Ivan Montreal, CA 52 974
Gagnon, Mario Sainte-Adele, CA 29 528
Rouayroux, Thomas Montreal, CA 23 200

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