B60Q2900/30

POLICE VEHICLE EXTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL

Systems and methods are disclosed for a police vehicle exterior light control. An example disclosed police vehicle includes first beacons positioned on a chassis of the police vehicle, second beacons positioned on a lightbar of the police vehicle, and a plurality of spotlights on the lightbar. The example police vehicle also includes a light control unit that tracks a location of wearable nodes associated with a police officer. Additionally, the light control unit illuminates the area around the police officer using selected ones of the plurality of spotlights.

LIGHTING SYSTEM HAVING POINTER DEVICE

A lighting system is provided herein. The lighting system includes a spotlight is mounted to a vehicle, a controller for operating the spotlight, and a pointer device for specifying an intended target. The controller aims the spotlight in the direction of the intended target based on input provided by the pointer device.

NAVIGATION SIGNALING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF
20170361765 · 2017-12-21 ·

A navigation signaling system for communicating navigation information of a personal transportation device is provided. The navigation signaling system includes a computer and a navigation system. The computer has at least one display device. The navigation system is coupled to the computer and provides a current position and a course data of the personal transportation device. The computer drives the signal display device to display a directional signal flashing in increasing frequency as a function of proximity of the current position to a turn event in the course data.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AUXILIARY LIGHTING USING A VEHICLE ELECTRIC PLUG
20170361766 · 2017-12-21 · ·

An auxiliary apparatus may be used with a vehicle having an electric plug. The apparatus may include an auxiliary lighting system having a front facing auxiliary light, a controller, and auxiliary wiring that transmits an electric signal from the electric plug. The controller may be programmed to operate the auxiliary light based directly or indirectly on an electric signal from the electric plug.

UTILIZATION OF A MULTI-TOUCH SMARTPHONE DISPLAY AS A TRACK PAD IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

A multi-touch smartphone display used as a track pad in a motor vehicle is provided. A system includes a handheld device having a multi-touch display, a vehicle controller that transmits and receives data from the handheld device when the handheld device is docked into the vehicle, and a display that is mounted within the vehicle. The docked handheld device functions as a track pad to receive user input. The display is configured to display vehicle functions and applications on the handheld device. The vehicle controller is configured to transmit one or more commands to one or more vehicle components based on the received user input to execute the command.

Method and apparatus of a foldable-reinstallable wireless warning system for transporting oversize loads
09840189 · 2017-12-12 · ·

Disclosed are a method and/or an apparatus of a foldable-reinstallable wireless warning system for transporting oversize loads. The system includes a transmitter unit, a towing receiver unit, a foldable banner, a battery enclosure, and a set of surface mounted lights. The transmitter unit is configured to transmit an encoded signal. The towing receiver unit is separate from the transmitter unit and is configured to receive and communicate the encoded signal to a radio receiver. The foldable banner has an oversize load warning message printed thereupon. The battery enclosure and the set of surface mounted lights are stitched onto the foldable banner. The radio receiver, a lithium-ion battery and a strobe light controller are housed in the battery enclosure. The set of surface mounted lights includes stop tail turn lights, strobe lights and D.O.T. lights.

Wireless link and a vehicle electrical system using the same
09834133 · 2017-12-05 · ·

Provided is an electrical communication link between a tractor and a trailer, the trailer comprising one or more auxiliary electrical devices, the electrical communication link including a first transceiver coupled to the tractor and configured to receive a first signal from the tractor and to wirelessly transmit a control signal corresponding to the first signal, a second transceiver coupled to the trailer and configured to wirelessly receive the control signal and to transmit a second signal corresponding to the control signal to the one or more auxiliary devices.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A MONITORING SERVICE FOR A PEDESTRIAN

The disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for providing a monitoring service for a pedestrian. In an example method, a request for activation of a monitoring service can be received. The request can include a present location and a destination. Upon receiving the request for activation of the monitoring service, a travel route can be determined from the present location to the destination. As a traveler travels along the travel route, each of one or more vehicles along the travel route may be activated. Each of the one or more vehicles can be configured to stream at least one video feed when the traveler is proximate to the each of the one or more vehicles. The monitoring service can be terminated when the traveler has reached the destination.

SIGNALLING SYSTEM
20170341572 · 2017-11-30 ·

A retrofit trailer board system for vehicles is disclosed, including a trailer board carrying a plurality of signalling lights on a surface thereof, and a relaying control unit which is connected between the trailer board and a plurality of optical sensors. Each optical sensor is arranged for removable connection to the exterior surface of respective vehicle lights, each sensor being configured to issue a signal responsive to operation of a vehicle light.

POWER SUPPLY DEVICE USED FOR WHEEL RIM
20170334335 · 2017-11-23 ·

A power supply device used for a wheel rim is mounted on a wheel rim of a vehicle. The power supply device includes a magnetism assembly, an axle member, a magnet, a weight block, a seat, a coil module, and a control module. The seat is disposed on the wheel rim. One side of the seat is provided with an axle seat for connection of the axle member. The seat is driven by the wheel rim to turn relative to the magnetism assembly. When the seat is turned to generate power through the magnet and the coil module, the control module selectively transmits the power to a light-emitting device provided on the wheel rim.