Claims:1. A system for an alternate display mechanism, comprising:
a controller module wherein the controlled module is configured to receive and process a plurality of displays;
a duplication module communicatively coupled to the controller module, wherein the duplication module is configured to receive a plurality of displays from the controller module and further configured to duplicate the plurality of displays;
an output module operatively coupled to the duplication module, wherein the output module is configured to exhibit the plurality of displays;
a communication module configured to communicatively couple the controller module and the duplication module via a communication network; and
a power module, wherein the power module is coupled to the controller module and the duplication module, wherein the power module is configured to provide a power source.

2. The system for an alternate display mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller module is further configured to generate an embedded message with a unique identification code.

3. The system for an alternate display mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the duplication module further comprises the unique identification code, wherein the unique identification code of controller module is configured to be matched with the unique identification code of the duplication module.

4. The system for an alternate display mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power module further comprises an RF energy harvester, wherein the RF energy harvester is configured to harvest power from air and generate voltage and current.

5. The system for an alternate display mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller module is a light ball controller, wherein the light ball controller is configured to receive and process a status of a traffic signal.

6. The system for an alternate display mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the duplication module is a traffic signal copier, wherein the traffic signal copier is configured to duplicate a colour of the traffic signal.

7. The system for an alternate display mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the output module is a light ball, wherein the light ball is configured to exhibit the colour of the traffic signal.

8. A method for an alternate display mechanism, comprising:
receiving and processing a plurality of displays through a controller module;
generating an embedded message with a unique identification code through the controller module;
duplicating a plurality of displays received from the controller module through a duplication module wherein the duplication module is communicatively coupled to the controller module;
exhibiting a plurality of displays received from the duplication module through an output module, wherein the output module is operatively coupled to the duplication module;
communicatively coupling the controller module with the duplication module through a communication module via a communication network; and
providing a power source through a power module wherein the power module is coupled to the controller module and the duplication module.

9. The method for an alternate display mechanism as claimed in claim 8, further comprises matching the unique identification code of the controller module with the unique identification code of the duplication module.

10. The method for an alternate display mechanism as claimed in claim 8, further comprises harvesting of power from air to generate voltage and current through an RF energy harvester.
, Description:BACKGROUND
[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a display mechanism, more particularly to, a system and method for an alternate display mechanism.

[0002] While travelling on road, there are numerous types of vehicles present, this includes two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, trucks, mini-vans, container carriers, busses, etc. These vehicles differ in size and shape and are commonly seen on all busy roads. Traffic signal light poles are generally seen worldwide and a common problem is faced with these signal light poles. When there are larger vehicles in front of an individual, it may obstruct the view of the signal light pole. This prevents the driver or rider from seeing the status of the signal light. This could be dangerous in certain scenarios where a flow of traffic continues moving without noticing a red light due to an obstructing large vehicle, causing accidents. In another scenario, if the individual is able to view the signal light pole, the individual may choose to switch of the vehicle in order to wait for the signal to turn green, helping the individual save energy.

[0003] Some signal light poles also have countdown timers which help drivers and riders understand whether it is time to stop or it is time to go. The view of these countdown timers may also be obstructed due to large vehicles. Other displays include advertisements or warning signs which may be present at signal lights, or on important highways. Some countries have constant traffic updates or weather updates which may be viewed by the rider or driver while passing an important junction on a highway or while passing a traffic signal. As explained in the previous scenario, if there is large vehicle obstructing the view of these signs, an important message or warning could be missed out. In countries where there are snow storms, or other bad weather conditions, such information signs are constantly providing updated information to ensure safety of the drivers. Certain weather mishaps may lead to closure of certain roads and routes, which are also constantly updated through warning sign boards.

[0004] Having a mechanism to ensure that all vehicle riders or drivers are able to view the signal lights will be very beneficial. This could be helpful in saving energy as well as saving accidents. Having a mechanism to ensure that all drivers are able to view specific traffic or weather warning sign boards and other information boards will be helpful for all drivers and riders.

[0005] Hence, there is a need for an improved and alternative display system to address the aforementioned issues.

BREIF DESCRIPTION
[0006] In accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure, a system and method for an alternate display mechanism is provided. The system includes a controller module wherein the controlled module is configured to receive and process a plurality of displays. The system also includes a duplication module which is communicatively coupled to the controller module, wherein the duplication module is configured to receive a plurality of displays from the controller module and it is further configured to duplicate the plurality of displays.

[0007] According to another embodiment, the system also includes an output module which is operatively coupled to the duplication module, wherein the output module is configured to exhibit the plurality of displays. The system may also include a communication module which is configured to communicatively couple the controller module and the duplication module via a communication network. The system further includes a power module, wherein the power module is coupled to the controller module and the duplication module, and the power module is configured to provide a power source.

[0008] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present disclosure a method for an alternate display mechanism is provided. The method includes receiving and processing a plurality of displays through a controller module. The method also includes generating an embedded message with a unique identification code through the controller module. The method further includes duplicating a plurality of displays received from the controller module through a duplication module wherein the duplication module is communicatively coupled to the controller module. The method also includes exhibiting a plurality of displays received from the duplication module through an output module, wherein the output module is operatively coupled to the duplication module. The method further includes communicatively coupling the controller module with the duplication module through a communication module via a communication network. The method further includes providing a power source through a power module wherein the power module is coupled to the controller module and the duplication module.
[0009] To further clarify the advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:
[0010] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for an alternate display mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0011] FIG. 2 illustrates a process flow diagram of a method for an alternate display mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0012] Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present invention.
[0014] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
[0015] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.
[0016] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.
[0017] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying figures.
[0018] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system and method for an alternate display mechanism. The system includes a controller module and the controlled module is configured to receive and process a plurality of displays. The system also includes a duplication module which is communicatively coupled to the controller module, wherein the duplication module is configured to receive a plurality of displays from the controller module and it is further configured to duplicate the plurality of displays.

[0019] The system also includes an output module which is operatively coupled to the duplication module, wherein the output module is configured to exhibit the plurality of displays. The system may also include a communication module which is configured to communicatively couple the controller module and the duplication module via a communication network. The system further includes a power module, wherein the power module is coupled to the controller module and the duplication module, and the power module is configured to provide a power source.

[0020] In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0021] The present disclosure relates to a system and method for an alternate display mechanism. FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for an alternate display mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (100) includes a controller module (10) and the controlled module is configured to receive and process a plurality of displays. The system also includes a duplication module (20) which is communicatively coupled to the controller module (10), wherein the duplication module (20) is configured to receive a plurality of displays from the controller module (10) and it is further configured to duplicate the plurality of displays.

[0022] According to another embodiment, the system also includes an output module (30) which is operatively coupled to the duplication module (20), wherein the output module (30) is configured to exhibit the plurality of displays. The system may also include a communication module (40) which is configured to communicatively couple the controller module (10) and the duplication module (10) via a communication network. The system further includes a power module (50), wherein the power module (50) is coupled to the controller module (10) and the duplication module (20), and the power module is configured to provide a power source. The power module (50) further comprises an RF energy harvester, wherein the RF energy harvester is configured to harvest power from air and generate voltage and current.

[0023] According to a preferred embodiment of the system (100), the communication module (40) may be a wireless or wired network, or a combination thereof. Wireless network may include long range wireless radio, wireless personal area network (WPAN), wireless local area network (WLAN), mobile data communication such as 3G, 4G or any other similar technologies. The communication module (40) may be implemented as one of the different types of networks, such as intranet, local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), the internet, and the like. The communication module (40) may either be a dedicated network or a shared network. The shared network represents an association of the different types of networks that use a variety of protocols, for example, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), and the like. Further the communication module (40) may include a variety of network devices, including routers, bridges, servers, computing devices, storage devices, and the like.
[0024] According to another embodiment, the controller module (10) is further configured to generate an embedded message with a unique identification code. According to another embodiment, the duplication module (20) further comprises the unique identification code, wherein the unique identification code of controller module is configured to be matched with the unique identification code of the duplication module. Each duplication module receives, processes and duplicates information individually and therefore each duplication module has a preprogrammed ID number. This ID number is programed with a specific controller module from which it will receive the embedded message. Therefore the ID number of the controller module is matched with the ID number of the duplication module to exhibit the right information on the output module.

[0025] According to a further embodiment, the controller module (10) is a light ball controller, wherein the light ball controller is configured to receive and process a status of a traffic signal. The duplication module (20) is a traffic signal copier, wherein the traffic signal copier is configured to duplicate a colour of the traffic signal. The output module (30) is a light ball, wherein the light ball is configured to exhibit the colour of the traffic signal.

[0026] According to a further embodiment, the light ball controller is a device which receives a signal regarding the status of the traffic light, to set the light ball to the same colour. The light ball controller communicates with the traffic signal copier to ensure that the colour of the traffic light is copied and exhibited on the light ball. These light balls can be hung on any pole or tree situated on the sides of the roads in viewable distance to the riders and drivers. When the signal light changes colour, the light ball controller constantly processes it and sends the signal to the traffic signal copier through a communication module (40), and the light ball copier signals the light ball to exhibit the colour.

[0027] Each light ball has its own power source and it does not require an external power connection. This way, each light ball works independently other light balls in the same vicinity. This way even if few of the light balls fail, the whole system continues to function without any interruptions.

[0028] According to a further embodiment, each light ball has a preprogrammed unique identification code with a matching code of the traffic signal copier from which it should receive an embedded message. For example, there is a traffic junction having four roads A, B, C, D and four traffic signals (T-A, T-B, T-C, T-D) in corresponding directions. There are four traffic signal copiers which will be installed and (Marked as TSC-A, TSC-B, TSC-C, TSC-D) Along the road A, a number of light balls are installed and they will read, understand and copy TSC-A’s signals. Along the road B, C, D, a number of light balls are installed and they will read, understand and copy TSC-B, C, D’s signals.
[0029] Vehicles driving on road A will see light balls hung along the side of road A which will be reflecting the signals of T-A, even if they are far away from T-A and cannot see the actual traffic signal. Similarly, Vehicles driving on roads B, C, D will see light balls hung along the side of road B,C,D which will be reflecting the signals of T-B, T-B, T-C, even if they are far away from T-B, T-C, T-D and cannot see the actual traffic signal. Because TSC-A, TSC-B, TSC-C, TSC-D as well as light balls have their own energy harvesters, they are not dependent on any external power supply and are self-sustaining in nature.

[0030] FIG. 2 illustrates a process flow diagram of a method for an alternate display mechanism in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method (200) for alternative display mechanism includes receiving and processing a plurality of displays through a controller module in step 210
[0031] According to a further embodiment, the method also includes generating an embedded message with a unique identification code through the controller module in step 220. The method further includes matching the unique identification code of the controller module with the unique identification code of the duplication module.
[0032] According to a further embodiment, the method (200) duplicating a plurality of displays received from the controller module through a duplication module wherein the duplication module is communicatively coupled to the controller module in step 230.
[0033] According to a further embodiment, the method (200) also includes exhibiting a plurality of displays received from the duplication module through an output module, wherein the output module is operatively coupled to the duplication module in step 240.
[0034] According to yet another embodiment, the method (200) further includes communicatively coupling the controller module with the duplication module through a communication module via a communication network in step 250.
[0035] According to another embodiment, the method (200) also includes providing a power source through a power module wherein the power module is coupled to the controller module and the duplication module in step 260. The method also includes harvesting of power from air to generate voltage and current through an RF energy harvester.
[0036] The system and method for an alternate display mechanism can be used for several display requirements. This includes traffic signal lights, signal duration countdown signs, warning signs, information signs, direction signs, special advertisement signs, emergency information signs etc. Using such a mechanism for traffic signal lights will help in bringing down the anxiety levels of riders and drivers and provides them more clarity while crossing traffic light junctions. It will also help in avoiding accidents. It will also be very beneficial when using this mechanism for other warning signs and information signs
[0037] While specific language has been used to describe the invention, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.
[0038] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.