A communication system for a vehicle comprises a mechanism for sensing a braking of the vehicle and a control device for sending a signal to a headlight activation circuit to modulate the vehicle's headlights based upon the braking of the vehicle. In particular, a headlight of the vehicle is able to be modulated based upon an application of one or both of a front brake and a rear brake. The headlight activation circuit is able to modulate the headlight between an on position and an off position or modulate the headlight between a high beam position and a low beam position. Consequently, the vehicle is better seen as it approaches likely congestion areas such as intersections and slowing or stopped traffic and attempts to enter traffic.

A system including a programmable lighting display, together with sensors of motion parameters of a vehicle is disclosed. Once programmed, the system functions automatically to produce selected visual effects on the lighting display. The lighting display is visible from the exterior of the vehicle, although illuminable elements may be contained within translucent or transparent elements of the vehicle. Sensed parameters of motion may include forward acceleration and/or velocity, rearward acceleration and/or velocity, inclination, vertical acceleration and/or velocity, and loss of and re-establishing of contact with the ground. The lighting display may comprise multi-colored LEDs. Visual effects may include color or hue selection, intermittent illumination or flashing, sequencing of lights to create the impression of waves, and other visual effects.

An operation control apparatus and a bicycle display device are provided that are configured for improving the usability. The operation control apparatus includes a controller, which is configured to operate a bicycle electronic apparatus that can be mounted on a bicycle. The operation control apparatus is configured to cause a predetermined control target to execute a predetermined operation of the bicycle electronic apparatus according to an operation of an operating unit inputted to the controller. The controller is configured to set at least one of the predetermined control target and the predetermined operation, according to at least one of the configuration, the type and the function of the bicycle electronic apparatus.

A modular portable device (4) for viewing, signaling and/or lighting includes a casing (8) suitable for realizing both a container body and a grip or attachment element of the modular portable device (4). At least one viewing device (12) is suitable to reflect an image of the surrounding environment to the modular portable device (4). At least one signaling device (20) emits a beam of light to signal the presence of the modular portable device and/or the user or vehicle supporting the modular portable device (4). The viewing and signaling devices (12, 20) are mechanically separable from one another and mechanically associable and removable to/from the casing (8) independently of each other.

A safety system comprising: a safety apparatus adapted to be mounted at the rear of a bicycle and comprising a processor, a motion sensor, a threat sensing device and a user alert device, all coupled to the processor,
wherein the processor is adapted to: control the driver alert device based on a threat position value and/or the threat speed value; control the user alert device based on at least one of a motion-based value, an ambient light-based value, the threat position value and the threat speed value. It is also claimed the safety apparatus and a collaborative safety system comprising a plurality of safety systems, each being coupled to a communication device through which the processor is further adapted to control the driver alert device and/or the user alert device of the others of the plurality in response to the sensing of a threat.

In an embodiment, a personal mobility device is disclosed. The personal mobility device includes a wheel, a support structure coupled to the wheel, a load component and a generator device coupled to the support structure. The generator device is configured to frictionally engage against the wheel such that a rotation of the wheel causes the generator device to generate electrical energy. The personal mobility device is configured to power the load component based at least in part on the generated electrical energy.

In an embodiment, a personal mobility device is disclosed. The personal mobility device includes a wheel, a support structure coupled to the wheel, a load component and a generator device coupled to the support structure. The generator device is configured to frictionally engage against the wheel such that a rotation of the wheel causes the generator device to generate electrical energy. The personal mobility device is configured to power the load component based at least in part on the generated electrical energy.

A communication system for a vehicle comprises a mechanism for sensing a braking of the vehicle and a control device for sending a signal to a headlight activation circuit to modulate the vehicle's headlights based upon the braking of the vehicle. In particular, a headlight of the vehicle is able to be modulated based upon an application of one or both of a front brake and a rear brake. The headlight activation circuit is able to modulate the headlight between an on position and an off position or modulate the headlight between a high beam position and a low beam position. Consequently, the vehicle is better seen as it approaches likely congestion areas such as intersections and slowing or stopped traffic and attempts to enter traffic.

The compact lamp consists of a light source, a focusing lens, a specially shaped secondary lens with a saddle-shaped output surface, a light transmitting element, a battery holding chamber with an electrical control circuit connected to a button for control of the lamp source via a magnetic contact. Some of these elements are placed inside the lamp housing, mounted on an end of a handlebar or another suitable lighting device, and some other elements, including the battery and the magnetic control circuit, are installed inside the handlebar tube or the housing of the lighting device. The compact optical layout enables a beam, which is sharply limited in the vertical plane and sufficiently wide in the horizontal plane and is suitable for daytime running lamps, night headlamps or position lights. When at least two light sources are used in one lamp, beams of different light dispersion patterns can be electrically toggled.

Position indicating devices, systems and methods useable for signaling the positions of pedestrians or vehicles.