A system to enhance vehicle safety is disclosed comprising a vehicle having a front end and a rear end; at least one visual signal light apparatus positioned in the proximity to the front end of the vehicle; the visual signal light apparatus illuminates when the vehicle's is decelerating via its braking system; wherein the visual light apparatus is comprised of a rear view mirror having a first surface facing the front of the vehicle and a second surface facing the rear of the vehicle wherein at least one portion of solar panel is embodied to the first surface and at least one or more LED lights is embodied to the first surface.

Various embodiments include methods and vehicles, such as an autonomous vehicle, a semi-autonomous vehicle, etc., for collaboratively directing one or more headlights by two or more vehicles. Various aspects may include receiving, by a first vehicle processor, a first vehicle collaborative lighting message from a second vehicle, in which the first vehicle collaborative lighting message requests that the first vehicle direct one or more headlights of the first vehicle to illuminate a target area of uncertainty that is disposed, relative to the first vehicle, in a direction other than a direction of travel of the first vehicle. The first vehicle processor may direct one or more the headlights of the first vehicle to illuminate the target area in accordance with the first vehicle collaborative lighting message.

A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to detect an object in data received from a rear-facing radar on a vehicle and activate an alarm in response to the object moving through a predesignated region behind the vehicle at a speed below a threshold speed or for a duration above a threshold time.

The present invention relates generally to the field of vehicle lights. More specifically, the present invention relates to a multipurpose vehicle light that can be removably attached to an external surface of a vehicle or vessel. The device is solar or battery powered, does not rely on the vehicle's power source to operate, and can be removably attached to a vehicle exterior without damaging or permanently modifying the exterior. The device is further comprised of a USB port and a charging case to recharge the device, a light source comprised of a plurality of LEDs that may be remote controlled or automatically activated, a camera and a speaker.

Electric vehicles indicate charge levels in different ways. A lighting control module is communicatively is configured to illuminate an exterior light of an electric vehicle to indicate a charge status of a battery for the electric vehicle. The charge status is indicated based on varying an intensity of the exterior light, based on illuminating a subset of the exterior lights, and/or based on an animation. The display of the charge indicator varies based on a location of the vehicle, the presence of a person in proximity to the vehicle, and/or a charger connected to the vehicle.

A headlamp illumination source that switches from a first configuration conforming to on-road illumination standards to a second configuration that does not conform to on-road illumination standards. The switching is preferably controlled by a wireless signal but in some embodiments the switching can be controlled by a hard-wired signal or by a switch proximate the illumination source itself.

A vehicle configured for guiding an optimal digital key tag position to a digital key user and a method of controlling the vehicle may include a short-range communication module configured to receive a signal from a digital key within a preset distance ranging from the short-range communication module to the digital key; a lamp; and a controller connected to and configured to control the lamp and the short-range communication module based on a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) of the received signal. The controller may be configured to determine a reference range based on the RSSI of the received signal in a first mode, to control the lamp to provide information related to a position of the digital key according to the RSSI of the received signal and the reference range in a second mode, and to control the short-range communication module to transmit a signal regarding the position of the digital key to the digital key in the second mode.

A hazard beacon has an interface to a vehicle wiring harness configured to detect that vehicle emergency indicators have been deployed, a plurality of separately strobe capable light segments forming a hazard symbol, and a microcontroller controlling operation of the plurality of separately strobe capable light segments.

The present invention relates to a vehicular lighting device designed to be removably attached to a front and/or rear portion of a vehicle, and that is designed to signify intended straight-ahead travel of the vehicle. The device is comprised of a plurality of LED strips recessed under opaque glass wherein each LED strip is in a vertical arrow or chevron shape. An operator can selectively activate the lights wirelessly and upon reaching an area where a straight-ahead signal is desired, the operator can activate the system and illuminate the LED strips to visually communicate with surrounding motorists. The lights can automatically deactivate after a predetermined time. The vehicular lighting device can be integrated within or retrofitted to almost any type of vehicle, including but not limited to, cars, pickup trucks, commercial trucks, motorcycles, motorcycle helmets, bicycles, and more.

A multi-purpose light bulb is shown and described. The multi-purpose light bulb includes at least one lighting element. The at least one lighting element is electrically coupled to an electrical connection. The electrically connection is electrically coupled to at least one speaker. The speaker and the lighting element are coupled such that the electrical connection will supply power to both at the same time. The multi-purpose light bulb further includes a wireless transceiver. The wireless transceiver is wirelessly connected to a device running an application that controls various aspects of the multi-purpose light bulb.