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SMART STREET FURNITUREShahbaz Ali Khidri
SMART
The entity which is active, digital, networked, can operate to some extent autonomously, is reconfigurable and has control of resources it needs such as energy, memory, processing power, etc.
E.g. Smart Phones, Smart Cars, Smart Homes, Smart Furniture, etc.
SMART STREET FURNITURE
Equipment installed on streets and roads such as benches, bollards, lightings, traffic lights, traffic signs, public transport stops, waste bins, taxi stands, fountains, etc.
Usually utilizes solar panels to supplement power.
Traffic lights can be changed based on the density of traffic.
Bollards can be sunk and raised remotely to make entry for a particular vehicle.
SMART STREET FURNITURE
TWEETING SEAT
Interactive park bench. Each time someone sits down, it uploads an
image from two cameras to tweeter feed. One camera captures the surrounding space,
and other captures the person seated on it.
REACTIVE SPARKS
Tells about the density of the traffic. Color of bar varies with the density of traffic.
THE DIGITAL HARBOUR
Implemented in France. Durable chairs made of concrete and a touch
screen on the side that provides information about the city of Paris.
STROBE
Solar powered waste bin. Whenever someone puts garbage in it, it
says “Thank You For Recycling”. Counts the pieces of garbage.
POINTS
Provides a way-finding on the request of passerby.
It can also provide information about local point of interests, transportation and events.
THE IT PIT STOP
Japanese solution for internet-dependent cyclists.
People can enjoy their coffee and can use their computers comfortably without getting off their bikes.
THE BOOM BENCH
Germen solution having eight speakers with two sub woofers accessible via Bluetooth.
Allows user to play music from their mobile phone by using these speakers.
LAMPBRELLA
Looks like a standard lamppost. However, it’s fitted with huge umbrella that opens automatically when it rains. Motion detectors close it down after two minutes when there is no sign of movement.