Various embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for displaying information in a real-time updateable form. In one embodiment, the present invention can comprise a system comprising a vehicle, a video display attached to the vehicle, a wireless data transfer device capable of receiving data transmissions, an operational sensor device capable of detecting changes in the operation of the vehicle, a controller that receives signals from at least one source and transmits signals to video display, and a plurality of power sources where at least one of the power sources is independent of the power supply of the vehicle.

Advertising is an important part of communication in a Society. People simply wish to inform others about the information they have and want to spread. At present many techniques are used for doing so. One of such methods is to place the information on the top of the cars or to attach to the cars, such as a bumper sticks. However, this method has a disadvantage, that the process of attachment to the top of the cars is difficult and needs hardware which are expensive, also there is another problem, when a flat sheet of information is attached to the sides of the holding means on the top of the car it would resist against the movement of the air and waste the energy of the moving car. The bumper sticks have their own problems, since they could not be removed or exchanged easily, for such reasons, alternative means would be beneficial. The methods and means, introduced in this application, has the advantage, that first, they can be attached to the cars, very easily, by simply placing parts of the units inside the car and closing the windows or the trunk of the car. Second, these units have the advantages which they will fly like a kite thus the unit will not resist against the movement of the air and would not waste energy. Third, in some models this invention will allow information to be placed inside a packet so that it can be exchanged easily without the need to exchange the whole information unit. Also the unit provides ornaments in order to make their use amusing and more attractive. Also the application introduces different models and units so that the job of advertisement to be easier, more versatile, interesting and economical.

A system to exhibit subjective messages on a vehicle including a memory, controller, transceiver, external display, camera, image recognition module, and technology platform. The memory is configured to comprise modules of executable instructions. The controller is configured to read and execute the modules. The transceiver is configured to communicate data transmissions. The external display is configured to exhibit information on the vehicle, visible in the external environment. The camera is configured to capture an image of the vehicle environment. The executable instructions enable the controller to: receive an image of the vehicle environment comprising a selected object; perform the image recognition module to identify the selected object; receive the results of the image recognition module; communicate the results to the technology platform; receive subjective message information from the technology platform; and operate the external display to exhibit the subjective message information to the vehicle environment.

The present invention provides a vehicle window projection system that includes projection devices, mounting devices, image processing unit, and a projection film. The projection device is used to project an image onto the projection file thereby displaying an image on a window with the projection film attached thereto. The projection device can include a projector housing rotatably mounted to a mounting bracket that is mounted to a panel in the vehicle.

A multi-position illuminated signage panel comprising a mounting assembly anchored to a vehicle, a display assembly, and an intermediate assembly. The display assembly comprises an illumination panel and a sign insert for displaying a visual element. The intermediate assembly comprises a control unit for controlling the operation of the illumination panel, the control unit having a solar panel, rechargeable battery, motion sensor, light sensor, and control module. The illumination panel is positioned behind the sign insert and produces a back-light effect by emitting light which passes through the sign insert. The illumination panel can be activated when the motion sensor detects the vehicle's motion, and deactivated when the photosensor is exposed to light. The display assembly is hingedly connected to the intermediate assembly, which is in turn hingedly connected to the mounting assembly, allowing the multi-position signage panel to be configured in multiple display positions.

An apparatus can be employed as a mobile wireless order point and pick-up station. The apparatus can be configured to house a display device and to allow the display device to be used in many different locations for the purpose of receiving and/or picking up orders. To facilitate its mobility, the apparatus can include an integrated pallet jack and be configured with wireless communication capabilities and a portable power source. The apparatus may also include a retractable awning which can serve to provide shading to the display device to facilitate its use and to reduce heating when the apparatus is used in an outdoor environment.

A semi-tractor trailer for distribution of natural gas and a system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a semi-tractor trailer supported fuel receptacle has a plurality of metered fuel dispensers along the sides thereof to permit customers to park along side the semi-tractor trailer and fuel their vehicles with clean natural gas, which may be compressed natural gas or liquid natural gas, for example. The semi-tractor trailer is filled at a central filling location and transported by a tractor to a convenient retail location. A volume monitor monitors the volume of clean natural gas in the semi-tractor trailer and transmits this information to the central filling location, which may dispense a replacement semi-tractor trailer upon the volume of clean natural gas reaching a pre-determined threshold and retrieve the spent semi-tractor trailer in one trip.

A vehicle includes a body panel coupled to a vehicle frame and having an outer surface and an inner surface, a thermal structure disposed proximate the inner surface of the body panel, wherein the thermal structure includes at least one of a heat-emitting portion and a heat-absorbing portion, wherein the thermal structure is in communication with the outer surface of the body panel to define an ambient temperature portion and a differential temperature portion, and wherein the differential portion is in communication with the thermal structure and cooperates with the thermal structure to generate a predetermined pattern. A controller having at least one of a humidity sensor and a temperature sensor is in communication with the outer surface of the body panel, wherein the controller operates the thermal structure according to data delivered to the controller from at least one of the humidity and temperature sensors.

A light assembly for a vehicle. The light assembly includes a housing having a front side and a rear side, wherein the rear side is removably securable to a vehicle. The front side of the housing includes a perimeter light, a center light, and a platform light, wherein the lights can alert vehicles approaching a stopping vehicle. The perimeter light is disposed around a perimeter of the housing and can produce an amber color. The center light includes an indicia in a non-colored transparent material and the platform light, disposed between the perimeter light and the center light, that produces a red color. In one embodiment, the light assembly is operably connected to remote control, allowing a user to activate and deactivate the light assembly.

Methods, systems, and apparatuses for displaying or projecting images on a vehicle are described herein. The methods include receiving location data of a vehicle, determining content corresponding to the location, and providing images corresponding to the content to projectors for display on a side of a vehicle. The systems include a vehicle, projectors mounted on the vehicle such that an image created by the projector is cast on a surface of the vehicle, and a control module configured to provide images to the one or more projectors for display on a side of the vehicle. The apparatuses include a location module that determines a current location of a vehicle, a content selection module that determines a content corresponding to the current location, and a display module that provides images corresponding to the content to one or more projectors for display on a side of a vehicle.