Which can be from 1 to 6 seconds, when the button is pushed and held until the extended push time is met, if the unit is programmed with a custom message, instead of the click sound the custom message will play. If the button is pushed and held until a click is heard, this indicates there is no special message. Each time the button is pushed one should hear the wordĪn APS can be programmed with custom messages giving the street names and the street being crossed. This helps a visually impaired pedestrian to orient themself in the direction of the crosswalk. On the button is a raised tactile arrow pointing in the direction of the crosswalk. The volume of this should typically be low and only heard within 6-12 feet from the pole so it does not disturb the surrounding public. It is intended to direct a visually impaired pedestrian to the push button. This sound is called the “Locate Tone” and When you approach an intersection where an APS is installed the first thing you will notice when you come within 6-12 feet of a push button, is a beeping sound emanating from the push button.
#The pedestrian tone manual
Request Polara iNS APS to be installed and set up for PedAppĪPS' provide benefit to visually impaired and all pedestrians by alerting them to when the walk sign turns on and the status of the walk cycle.Īn APS that meets the current requirements in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices would have the following features and operate in the following manner.Works with existing “Text to Speech” technology built into smart phones.Visually impaired pedestrians and sighted pedestrians can choose levels of use based on their needs/wants.Available for iOS® (Apple) and Android™.(including audible countdown if desired), phases. The App can provide audible indications for Walk, Don't Walk, Pedestrian Clearance Corresponding APS's locate tone will increase and APS will receive a push/actuation signal from the App to place a pedestrian call/walk request. When activated App will alert pedestrian of nearby APS crossing, allow user to choose desiredĬrossing. Enhanced features for visually impaired pedestrians include identification and location of APS. Place a call on whichever crossing they choose. In short, the PedApp will present the names of the nearest street crossing at an intersection and allow users to remotely The PedApp is a supplement to Polara iNS/iDS APS buttons that allows users to interact with via Bluetooth®(touchless). New! Polara introduces PedApp® Smartphone App to assist Visually Impaired Pedestrians
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