GB2553819A

GB2553819A - Mobile Display

Info

Publication number: GB2553819A
Application number: GB1615732.3A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Amade Celmira; Amade Dayn
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-09-15
Filing date: 2016-09-15
Publication date: 2018-03-21
Also published as: GB2553819A8; WO2018051119A1; GB201615732D0

Abstract

A mobile system for providing information comprising a motor vehicle, a display on the motor vehicle and processor. The display comprises a touch sensitive portion configured to detect a user input. The processor communicates with the display to receive the user input and display information. The display may comprise a protective layer which may be formed from an acrylic coating. Another embodiment of this invention forms a mobile system for providing healthcare information comprising a motor vehicle, a display on the motor vehicle, a processor configured to communicate with the display and a location sensor. The location sensor determines the geographical location of the vehicle and communicates this to the processor. The processor communicates with a database to determine healthcare information relevant to that location and displays this using the display. The embodiments may both comprise a projector and projector screen. The screen may be a rear projection screen forming part of the body of the vehicle. The embodiments may comprise a network communication module which may communicate wirelessly using a satellite communication channel and a packet-switched cellular telecommunications network. The vehicle may comprise a solar panel. The display may be mounted on a trailer.

Description

(54) Title of the Invention: Mobile Display Abstract Title: Mobile display system (57) A mobile system for providing information comprising a motor vehicle, a display on the motor vehicle and processor. The display comprises a touch sensitive portion configured to detect a user input. The processor communicates with the display to receive the user input and display information. The display may comprise a protective layer which may be formed from an acrylic coating. Another embodiment of this invention forms a mobile system for providing healthcare information comprising a motor vehicle, a display on the motor vehicle, a processor configured to communicate with the display and a location sensor. The location sensor determines the geographical location of the vehicle and communicates this to the processor. The processor communicates with a database to determine healthcare information relevant to that location and displays this using the display. The embodiments may both comprise a projector and projector screen. The screen may be a rear projection screen forming part of the body of the vehicle. The embodiments may comprise a network communication module which may communicate wirelessly using a satellite communication channel and a packet-switched cellular telecommunications network. The vehicle may comprise a solar panel. The display may be mounted on a trailer.

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Background

It is known to provide vehicles that include displays for various purposes. One example of such a vehicle is a truck that has a screen on the side for displaying advertisements. This is described at http://www.unit-led.com/mobiie-truck-led-dispiay-screen.html. The screen of this device is an LED screen. The screen has been designed to be waterproof so that the screen can continue to operate rainy conditions. The advertising material displayed on the device is configured on a computer inside the vehicle. There is no way for external users (i.e. those targeted by the advertising) to interact with the display.

It is also known to provide mobile classrooms in the form of trucks with deployable projection displays as described at htto:gwww.,desig.Qia:jn.ches.com/tt3ns|5orvthe-mofc!ie_;

However, these devices cannot operate in wet conditions because the projector must be placed on a pull-out stand by the side of the classroom that is exposed to bad weather. The system is designed to be used by a teacher or presenter. Users of the system (i.e. the students) can therefore interact with the presenter but cannot directly interact with the media on display.

None of the prior art provides an interactive system for displaying information that is suitable for outdoor use in wet weather conditions.

Summary

It is an object of the present invention to provide new uses for these trucks with advertising screens and to improve on these systems to allow users to interact with the system.

In one aspect of the present invention, a mobile system for providing information comprises a motor vehicle, a display on the motor vehicle, and a processor. The display comprises a touch-sensitive portion configured to detect a user input. The processor is configured to communicate with the display and to receive a user input from the touch-sensitive portion and display healthcare information using the display.

Previous mobile displays were only able to provide one-way information to users. The system of the present invention provides an interactive screen to allow users to engage with the content that is being displayed. Unlike a video recording or infomercial, the interactive classroom encourages its audience to practise experiential learning by clicking on a list of possible answers to a case scenario before the correct explanation is disclosed, for example.

The user input received from the touch-sensitive portion may in some cases be used to determine what is displayed. For example, the system may allow the user to scroll through a number of pages of information or the system may display different information depending on the answers given to questions.

The screen may also be used to provide access to the internet, for instance in the manner of a web browser. In this way, internet access can be provided by the mobile system to users in areas that do not normally have access to internet facilities. In this way, the system can be used as a “community tablet” to improve education and provide internet facilities to communities in remote areas, for example.

The display preferably also comprises a protective layer over the touch-sensitive portion. This protective layer helps to prevent damage to the touch-sensitive portion that would otherwise occur (for example, as a result of contact with water from wet weather).

Moreover, the coating also enables the touch-sensitive portion to operate in wet and windy conditions.

The protective layer preferably comprises a waterproof acrylic coating. Use of this particular coating may improve operation of the touch-sensitive portion in wet or windy weather conditions.

The information is preferably healthcare information. The system preferably also comprises a location sensor on the motor vehicle configured to determine a geographical location of the vehicle and configured to communicate the location to the processor, and wherein the processor is further configured to communicate with a database to determine information that is relevant to the determined location of the motor vehicle. Specific

-3advantages of this will be discussed below in relation to a second implementation of this invention but are equally relevant to this first implementation.

The inventors of this application have also developed a mobile system that provides specific healthcare education and advice that is tailored to the requirements of communities, based on the geographical location of the system. In this way, specific education may be provided where it is needed. Education of communities on matters relating to personal health can make a significant difference to average life expectancy and quality of life.

The solution of the invention may be useful for a number of stakeholders. For example, government agencies like the department of health, local authorities and hospitals.

The present invention therefore provides a mobile system for providing healthcare information. The system comprises: a motor vehicle; a display on the motor vehicle; a processor configured to communicate with the display; and a location sensor on the motor vehicle. The location sensor is configured to determine a geographical location of the vehicle and configured to communicate the location to the processor. The processor is configured to: communicate with a database to determine healthcare information that is relevant to the determined location of the motor vehicle; and display the healthcare information using the display.

The processor may communicate with the database and determine the healthcare information in the same step. This could be by providing the database with a GPS location, grid reference or locality from the location sensor and receiving back from the database the relevant information to display (for example, associated with the location information).

The location information may be in the form of a key or primary key. In this case, only one step is required because the query will generate a unique record or set of records. One example of how this could be implemented is by providing the location information in the form of a postcode, county or other discrete bordered zone and storing health information in the database relevant to each zone, using the zone as the primary key.

In the above example, the information could be stored in the database in the form of text in a single column in the table or could be provided in a number of different column in the

-4database. For example, the table could have the following columns: county as a primary key; disease name; symptoms; prevention methods; treatment methods; where to go for assistance. Many alternatives to this example are possible and will be appreciated by the skilled person.

Alternatively, the step of determining the relevant information could be performed separately, following retrieval of information from the database. In one example of a multistep determining and retrieval process, the system may retrieve outbreak records from the database that are relevant to a specific region in which the vehicle is located (determined from the location sensor). These records may each specify a certain location or area more accurately. The processor may then use the location from the location sensor again and compare with the records to determine which of the records is the most relevant to the current vehicle location. The processor may then display the information from that record.

In the above example, the following columns may be appropriate: outbreak record as a primary key; location information; disease name; disease information.

In another example, the healthcare information may be stored separately to the information used to determine what information is most relevant. The processor may build a query to a first database to determine what information is relevant to the location of the vehicle (for example, determine the disease that is the most common cause of death in the current vehicle location). The processor may then build a second query to retrieve information that is relevant to that particular disease and then display the information.

In the above example, the database may contain one table containing the following columns: outbreak record as a primary key; location information; disease name. The database may then contain a second table with the following columns: disease name as a primary key; symptoms; prevention methods; treatment methods; where to go for assistance. The second table could be in the same database or could be stored elsewhere. For example, the system could use local data to determine the relevant disease and then retrieve information from the internet to determine what information dto display about that disease.

The term “database” could refer to a database similar to those provided by Oracle (RTM) and queried by a query language such as SQL. Alternatively, the database could refer to a

-5lookup table such as a spreadsheet or CSV file. The database could also be in the form of a file store or this like.

The location information may be used in a number of forms. For example, the location information may be a specific grid reference or GPS coordinates. Alternatively, the location information could be a region, such as a country, county or postcode.

The present invention aims to make advances to the prior art in order to provide healthcare information that is tailored to the communities that are being targeted by the system. This invention therefore provides a mobile display system (for example, a mobile interactive classroom for teaching), the system being mounted on a motor vehicle (for example, a van, truck or lorry) for educating targeted population groups or communities. These target groups may be in remote areas. This invention may therefore be used to provide education on health-related topics such as symptoms, prevention and treatment of diseases that affect specific communities. The mobile interactive teaching classroom includes a display operable to generate visual and audio lesson content for display on the truck’s body. The display content may also be interactive. Preferably, the lesson content on the display is visible from the outside of the vehicle (without the need to open up one side of the vehicle).

This invention provides mobile display devices that provide significant advantages for the health sector. In particular, in less economically developed countries, provision of information to remote areas that would not otherwise be able to access this information can save lives.

In some cases, individuals that are affected by a particular disease do not know how or where to seek assistance. This information can be provided by mobile displays according to the present invention. Advantageously, the information may be imparted to the population in a more interactive and accessible manner. In this way, the quality of education provided may be improved when compared to traditional methods.

The present invention provides a classroom-like setup that is mounted on a motor vehicle that is mobile. The lesson content can therefore be provided directly to the affected community group in any geographic area. A truck equipped with an electronic display system can travel anywhere in a geographic region and deliver dynamic health awareness content.

-6The present invention is an improvement on previous methods. One example of a previous method for providing healthcare information involves the distribution of leaflets with health information. This previous method requires the recipients of the leaflets to pick up and read the leaflets. This may not be effective where members of the population are not inclined to read leaflets because of a lack of interest or because of low literacy levels. The present invention provides a more effective solution to deliver health education to many people in the community because the provision of information on a vehicle in this way is more engaging (especially if the display is interactive).

Moreover, distribution of leaflets is wasteful of paper and can lead to an increase in the levels of litter in an area. These problems do not exist with the present invention.

Preferably, the display comprises a touch-sensitive portion in communication with the processor. The touch sensitive portion is preferably configured to detect a user input and communicate the user input to the processor.

Unlike a video recording or infomercial, the interactive classroom encourages its audience to practise experiential learning by clicking on a list of possible answers to a case scenario before the correct explanation is disclosed, for example. Such interactive methods may be more effective at delivering messages relating to health.

The following optional features are relevant to both of the implementations discussed above.

The display preferably comprises a display screen and a projector configured to project the healthcare information on the display screen.

The projector is preferably inside a body of the vehicle and the screen is a rear projection screen forming part of the body of the vehicle.

Preferably, the system further comprises a power supply connected to the processor and/or display. Where available, the power supply may also be used to power the location sensor, the database, the touch-sensitive portion of the display, the display screen and/or the network connection module. The power supply comprises a solar panel to supply power.

-7This allows the interactive display system of the mobile classroom to operate without the aid of conventional batteries (which need to be charged by mains electricity or from the battery or alternator of the motor vehicle). Advantageously, the system can therefore be run for longer, without the need to stop and recharge the batteries.

The power supply may further comprise a battery electrically connected to the solar panel for supplying power when the solar panel is not supplying power (for example in dark conditions). This allows the vehicle to operate even when the solar panel is unable to provide sufficient power for the system.

Preferably, the system further comprises a network communication module on the vehicle and in communication with the processor, the network communication module being configured to allow the processor to communicate wirelessly with a network device at a location that is remote from the vehicle. In other words, the vehicle has a connection to the internet.

The network communication module may be configured to communicate wirelessly using one or more of: a satellite communication channel; a packet-switched cellular telecommunications network.

Preferably, the processor is configured to store user inputs from the touch sensitive portion and communicate the plurality of user inputs to the network device. In other words, the system gathers data from the users of the system and uploads then to an analytics server.

Local hospitals are often unaware how many people in the local area are affected by certain diseases in the rural parts of the country. One further way in which the present invention brings about significant advantages is by providing feedback from the people that interact with the mobile classroom. This feedback may be useful to hospitals or to local authorities, for example. These organisations may use the data to prepare for expected future patents by stocking up on medication in advance, for example. This can be done in the form of analytic data so that no personal information is shared. The analytic data could also be used in the longer term to identify where new hospitals are most urgently needed.

Instead of waiting for more hospitals to be built or requesting that patients travel, a doctors without borders team could be deployed to the site to attend the registered patients.

-8In one embodiment, the database that is queried by the processor in order to determine healthcare information that is relevant to the particular location is a remote database that is queried via the network communication module. This allows the information to be updated centrally so that if there are many systems in operation it is only necessary to update the central database.

In an alternative embodiment, the system further comprises a database that is queried by the processor in order to determine healthcare information that is relevant to the particular location. In this embodiment, the healthcare and location information is stored locally. This enables the system to display content even when an internet connection is unavailable.

Preferably, the display is formed from part of a body of the motor vehicle. For example, the display may form part of the body of a van, truck or lorry. Alternatively, the display may be mounted on a trailer towed by a motor vehicle. For example, the trailer may be towed by a car, tractor or train. Many other alternatives are possible and will be readily appreciated by the skilled person.

The system preferably further comprises a loudspeaker wherein the processor is configured to communicate with the loudspeaker. The present invention therefore enables organisations to reach anyone with a sense of hearing. Advantageously, information may therefore also be provided to members of the community that are blind, partially sighted or are suffering from diseases that affect sight.

The present invention also provides a system as described with reference to any of the Figures.

Brief Description of the Drawings

Specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the following drawings in which:

Figure 1 shows a simplified diagram of a first embodiment of a mobile classroom with a display screen on the side of a truck;

-9Figure 2 shows the preferred projection means for the first embodiment;

Figure 3 shows a second embodiment of a mobile classroom display system with integrated touch screen portions;

Figure 4 shows a schematic drawing of how the mobile classroom display device is mounted on a truck and some additional components that make up the system; and

Figure 5 shows features of the system that protect the touch screen from harsh weather conditions and water contact.

Figures 6a and 6b show embodiments of the present invention using alternative motor vehicles.

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a system according to the present invention.

Detailed Description of Specific Embodiments

Figure 1 shows a simplified diagram of a first embodiment of a mobile classroom with a display screen on the side of a vehicle (preferably a truck or lorry). By way of example only, the specific embodiment of the mobile classroom shown in Figure 1 is 3.10 meters in length and 1.80 meters in width.

In this specific embodiment, the display system comprises at least one (preferably flat) screen mounted on the body of the vehicle, a computer, a network module with a wireless transceiver for connecting to the internet and a location-positioning device. The system also preferably includes a touch-sensitive portion. This may be specific regions of the screen or may be the entire screen.

The system is therefore suitable for use as a mobile classroom display. The processor of the computer may determine the display content based on the current location of the vehicle. The system is therefore operable to generate health education lesson content that is relevant to a particular community. This content is presented on the (preferably interactive) display on the body of the vehicle.

- 10The system determines the healthcare that is most relevant to the current location by comparing the determined location against a database of infection rates and regions. In one example, the system selects information relating to a disease with the highest infection rate for the particular region in which the determined location lies.

In an alternative example, a database of events that correspond to outbreaks of diseases is provided. The database may further contain, for each event, the respective locations and relevant information relating to the particular disease (the healthcare information to be displayed). The computer may then determine that it should display information relating to the event from the database that occurred closest to the current location of the vehicle.

The data to populate the database may be obtained in a number of ways. For example, clinics and hospitals are usually registered on government databases and other databases such as the yellow pages. For regions in which fewer hospitals are available, death rates tend to be higher. Death records from each area provide a database detailing reasons for death and/or symptoms of illnesses. These records can be used to determine the more common diseases in those areas.

The mobile interactive system may therefore use location data for its current position, along with the data from the database (or databases) described above to identify what diseases affect that location. For example, if the vehicle is positioned in an area that is known to be highly affected by malaria, then malaria-related content can be displayed by the system.

The present invention provides health education messages to affected communities based on location. For example areas highly affected by HIV will have HIV interactive lesson content on display showcasing symptoms, prevention and treatment options, while those areas more affected by tuberculosis will be screening tuberculosis symptoms, prevention and treatment related content.

Presentation of healthcare information can be extremely beneficial to communities. For example, the information may allow people to self-diagnose certain conditions (either positively or negatively) and can therefore inform them whether they need to seek medical assistance. Moreover, it may be that they do not know where the hospitals or clinics in their area are (which may be a long way away in some areas). They can therefore learn how medical assistance should be sought.

- 11 The information can also inform people about how diseases are transmitted and what measures they can take against propagation of a disease amongst their community.

Moreover, the location information may be used to determine in what language the healthcare information should be presented.

The screen preferably comprises a projection film (preferably a rear projection film) and a projector (preferably a short-throw projector). This allows the electronic components to be housed inside the vehicle. Alternatively, a screen may be provided on the exterior of the vehicle behind a protective cover, for example a glass cover.

Figure 2 shows the projection means of the first embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, a short throw projector near the top of the vehicle roof may be provided. The healthcare content is provided by a computer. The content is then projected on the rear projection film.

Figure 3 shows a second embodiment of a mobile classroom in which system includes two separate screens and touch-screen portions to provide multiple content presentation areas.

In this embodiment, there are provided one or more computers in a vehicle, each connected to a projector that projects the healthcare information onto a touch sensitive portion of a screen on the vehicle. A location module is also provided to determine the location of the vehicle. This may be a GPS device. There may be one location module per computer or computers may share a location module.

The displays may present the same information or may present different information. For example, a first display may present healthcare information relating to a disease with the highest infection rate for the determined location and a second display may present healthcare information relating to a disease with the second highest infection rate for the determined location. Alternatively, a first display may present symptoms, providing questions for the audience to click through (in a manner similar to a diagnostic interview). The second display may use the captured answers from the first display to provide suggestions on how and where to seek treatment. Alternatively, the same interactive

- 12 content may be provided so that the content can be accessed by more users simultaneously.

The display of the mobile classroom system may have touch sensitive portions. They may therefore have (click/ touch) interactive capabilities. Selection of content may thereby be accomplished with touch inputs. The audience can use the touch inputs to cycle through various health educational pages displayed by the mobile interactive display. They may also select options on interactive presentations, questionnaires and the like. Selection of different video content may also be achieved by these means.

After information relating to healthcare is delivered (e.g. in the form of an announcement or interactive lesson), the audience will preferably be encouraged provide further information to the system. For example, to each participant may click on the screen so that a head count of people in the audience who require further medical assistance on that specific disease may be performed. These numbers can be placed on a database to help hospitals manage and distribute their resources more effectively.

The interactive system may further be used to provide internet access. This can be for the purposes of healthcare or may be for other educational uses. Moreover, the system may simply be used to provide access to an internet search engine and web browser. This can be useful in areas where such facilities are not usually available or not available to everyone.

The display screen can be used as a teaching screen. Online course content may thereby be wirelessly broadcast to the display system and students can interact with the screen to answer and ask questions. A video camera and microphone may also be provided.

In the second embodiment shown in Figure 2, there are two independent touch-sensitive screens. However, there are many ways in which the screens and touch sensitive portions may be arranged, as will be appreciated by the skilled person.

Figure 4 shows a schematic drawing of how the mobile classroom display device is mounted on a truck and some additional components that make up the system. The system includes a display system to display information on an exterior surface of the vehicle.

- 13The processor of the system is preferably provided by a computer with wireless internet. The internet connection may be provided by a cellular network (for example over a 3G data connection) or a satellite link, for example.

The system is preferably powered by one or more solar panels and may optionally have reserve solar panel batteries for when the solar panels are unable to provide sufficient power to the equipment. The system is therefore more environmentally friendly than systems that require power from the mains. One further benefit provided by the solar panels is that the system may be operated in areas where mains electricity is unavailable.

Alternatively, the system may run from conventional batteries that require recharging from the mains or batteries that are charged from the engine of the vehicle.

Figure 5 shows preferable features of the system that protect the touch screen from harsh weather conditions and water contact. The truck’s body is preferably made of metal and the display screen is preferably covered in acrylic to protect the screen and the other elements of the system from harsh weather conditions and water contact (for example, when the vehicle is in transit). These features also preferably enable use of the screen in harsh weather conditions.

The screen and touch sensitive portions are preferably placed on the exterior of the vehicle. This allows the computer and display equipment to be protected from weather and theft. Alternatively, the vehicle may open up into a classroom when parked and have the screen on the interior of the vehicle.

A cooling system may also be provided in certain embodiments. This system may ensure that the electronics and power components in and on the vehicle do not overheat. The system may also be used to control the humidity levels inside the vehicle.

In the previous description, the display has been described as “on” the motor vehicle. This could mean directly on and forming part of, as with the example of the truck. Alternatively, “on” could mean that the display is coupled to the vehicle. For example, the display could be towed on a trailer behind the motor vehicle or mounted to the top of the motor vehicle.

- 14Figures 6a and 6b show embodiments of the present invention using alternative motor vehicles. Figure 6a shows the system in operation being towed by a tractor and Figure 6b shows the system in operation as a rail wagon. Alternative ways of providing mobility to the system are possible and will be understood by the skilled person. The term “motor vehicle” and used in this description may be understood to include combustion engine, electric and/or steam powered vehicles, for example. Moreover, the “motor vehicle” could be a trailer designed to attach to such a motor vehicle.

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a system according to the present invention. The system comprises a motor vehicle 10. A display 30 is provided on the motor vehicle 10. A processor 20 is configured to communicate with the display 30. The processor 20 is configured to display information using the display 30.

A location sensor 40 on the motor vehicle 10 is configured to determine a geographical location of the vehicle and to communicate the location to the processor 20. The processor 20 is configured to communicate with a database 50 to determine healthcare information that is relevant to the determined location of the motor vehiclelO. The processor 20 is further configured to display the healthcare information using the display 30.

The display on the motor vehicle comprises a touch-sensitive portion 34. The touchsensitive portion is configured to detect a user input. The processor 20 is configured to communicate with the display to receive a user input from the touch-sensitive portion 34.

The display further comprises a display screen 36 and a projector 32 configured to project information on the display screen 36.

The system further comprising a power supply (not shown) connected to the processor, display, database and location sensor to supply power. The power supply preferably comprises a solar panel and may also comprises a battery.

The system also comprises a network communication module 60 in communication with the processor. The network communication module is configured to allow the processor to connect wirelessly to the internet 70. The processor may therefore communicate with a network device 55 at a location that is remote from the vehicle. The remote network device 55 may be a remote database.

- 15In a preferred embodiment, the processor 20, network connection module 60, location sensor 40 and database 50 are provided in a computer. The computer is connected to a projector 32 that is directed at a screen 36. The screen has a touch-sensitive part 34 that this connected to the computer.

Embodiments of the present invention described above may be usefully combined. For example, screens may be provided on both sides of the vehicle with there being provided one large screen on one side and two smaller screens on the other side. The present invention may also be implemented on other parts of the vehicle (such as the rear).

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A mobile system for providing information, the system comprising: a motor vehicle;

a display on the motor vehicle comprising a touch-sensitive portion, wherein the touch-sensitive portion is configured to detect a user input; and a processor configured to communicate with the display and to: receive a user input from the touch-sensitive portion; and display information using the display.
2. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the display further comprises a protective layer over the touch-sensitive portion.
3. The system of claim 2, wherein the protective layer comprises an acrylic coating.
4. The system of any preceding claim, further comprising a location sensor on the motor vehicle configured to determine a geographical location of the vehicle and configured to communicate the location to the processor, and wherein the processor is further configured to communicate with a database to determine information that is relevant to the determined location of the motor vehicle.
5. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the information is healthcare information.
6. A mobile system for providing healthcare information, the system comprising: a motor vehicle;

a display on the motor vehicle;

a processor configured to communicate with the display; and a location sensor on the motor vehicle configured to determine a geographical location of the vehicle and configured to communicate the location to the processor; wherein the processor is configured to:

communicate with a database to determine healthcare information that is relevant to the determined location of the motor vehicle; and display the healthcare information using the display.

- 177. The system of claim 6, wherein the display comprises a touch-sensitive portion in communication with the processor, wherein the touch sensitive portion is configured to detect a user input and communicate the user input to the processor.
8. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the display further comprises a display screen and a projector configured to project the information on the display screen.
9. The system of claim 8, wherein the projector is inside a body of the vehicle and the screen is a rear projection screen forming part of the body of the vehicle.
10. The system of claim 9, wherein the touch-sensitive portion forms part of the display screen.
11. The system of any preceding claim, further comprising a power supply connected to the processor, display and/or location sensor, wherein the power supply comprises a solar panel to supply power to the processor, display and/or location sensor.
12. The system of claim 11, wherein the power supply further comprises a battery electrically connected to the solar panel for supplying power to the processor, display and/or location sensor when the solar power is not supplying power.
13. The system of any preceding claim, further comprising a network communication module on the vehicle and in communication with the processor, the network communication module being configured to allow the processor to communicate wirelessly with a network device at a location that is remote from the vehicle.
14. The system of claim 13, wherein the network communication module is configured to communicate wirelessly using one or more of:

a satellite communication channel; and a packet-switched cellular telecommunications network.
15. The system of claim 13 or claim 14 when dependent on claim 1 or claim 7, wherein the processor is configured to store a plurality of user inputs from the touch sensitive portion and communicate the plurality of user inputs to the network device.

- 1816. The system of any of claims 13 to 15, when dependent on claim 6 or claim 4, wherein the database that is queried by the processor in order to determine healthcare information that is relevant to the particular location is a remote database that is queried via the network communication module.
17. The system of any of claims 6 to 15 or claim 5 when dependent on claim 4, wherein the system further comprises a database that is queried by the processor in order to determine healthcare information that is relevant to the particular location.

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18. The system of any preceding claim, further comprising a loudspeaker, wherein the processor is configured to communicate with the loudspeaker.
19. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the display is mounted on a trailer towed by the motor vehicle.
20. A system as described with reference to any of the Figures.

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Application No: GB1615732.3 Examiner: Mr Tony Judge