A bicycle control device that includes a control member with at least one transparent portion, and a luminous indicator. The luminous indicator includes a light source and a light guide that guides the light, through the phenomenon of total internal reflection, from the light source to the at least one transparent portion of the control member.

A backpack for motorcyclists provides a rigid outer shell with an electrical system wherein an onboard battery powers rear signal lights, each comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), which are linked with the motorcycle's electrical system to function as brake lights and turn signals. The electrical system also charges a cellular telephone or other portable device via a Universal Service Bus (USB) port, and may be recharged by one or more solar panels mounted to the exterior of the backpack. A cellular telephone, music player, or similar device may also be connected via the USB port to play digital music files via speakers provided by the backpack, and a headphone socket is also provided. An onboard mapping device or homing beacon, enabled by the Global Positioning System (GPS), may be optionally provided.

An LED lighting device system for a vehicle prevents erroneous lighting of the LED lighting device due to leakage current at fee operation switch. An LED lighting device system for a vehicle is provided with an LED lighting device having an LED light source, an operation switch for lighting and extinguishing the LED light source, and a power source that is connected to the input side of the operation switch and feeds electrical current to the LED light source. The LED light device system for a vehicle has a switching element capable of blocking electrical current flowing to the LED light source and a detection unit that detects voltage on the output side of the operation switch and causes the switching element to block the electrical current.

Systems and methods for providing adequate lighting and sighting for a bicycle are disclosed. A lighting system that includes an illumination ring configured to be coupled to a wheel is also disclosed. The illumination ring is configured to simultaneously project light forward and to the side of a front wheel and to project light rearward of and to the side of a rear wheel. The illumination ring may be mounted to or integrated with the bicycle wheel. Methods of controlling light sources on the illumination ring are also disclosed. The lighting system can include an inductor module 5320 for powering lights of the illumination ring.

Wireless signal light systems for vehicles, including wireless illuminated gear and clothing, are provided. In an example system, a wireless transmitter is communicatively coupled to a motorcycle or other vehicle. Receivers in illuminated articles, such as helmet, backpack, jacket, vest, race suit, gloves, boots, and other gear receive signaling information from the transmitter, such as left and right turn signaling and braking of the motorcycle or vehicle. Colored LEDs or other lighting in the illuminated articles mirror the signaling of the motorcycle or vehicle. Left and right gloves and boots may have respective left and right LED turn signal indicators. A pushbutton on each illuminated article synchs the article with the signaling system of the vehicle. The illuminated articles and can sense an emergency through position or by separation from the vehicle and activate emergency flashers, sound, and emergency contacts through a phone. The system batteries also have hazard protection.

Provided is a multi-functional turn signal lamp for a bicycle that can be used in a state of being fixed or being detachably attached to an end portion of a handle bar of the bicycle, can perform a turn indicator function, a front lighting function or a brake signaling function via LEDs mounted at the end portion of the handle bar and can enable a user to listen to music via a speaker using the power of a battery upon inserting a portable repository. Also, the present invention can enable a turn indicator lamp composed of an LED part (6) to be operated, or a brake lamp function to be performed by selectively pushing each key of a key part (4) and can enable a module (22) to be separated from a grip part (37), and the grip part (37) to be tightly fixed to the handle bar (50).

The invention is a utility belt used to alert vehicles and pedestrians to the presence of a cyclist through a built-in LED lighting device. Another function of the safety utility belt is to alert vehicles and pedestrians of the direction the cyclist intends to turn by the use of built-in LED turn signal indicators. The utility belt is composed of a shock resistant, water resistant, silicone rubber belt. The electronics associated with this belt are encased within the silicon rubber belt to protect the electronics from shock and weather conditions. The cyclist has complete control over the brightness and alternating frequency or speed of the warning lights. This allows the cyclist to adjust to various traffic conditions. The cyclist can control whether the LED warning lights will be flashing or non-flashing. This adjustment allows the cyclist to use the non-flashing lights when cycling with other cyclists, therefore not interfering with the vision of other cyclists. The cyclist also has the ability to adjust to daylight versus nighttime lighting conditions.

A bicycle LED signaling device for a bicycle includes a lighting module with at least one array of light emitting diodes (LEDs), a power source, an operation interface, and a controller connected to the power source and the operation interface to receive an operation command to control the LED array to display a corresponding signal.

An LED lighting device system for a vehicle prevents erroneous lighting of the LED lighting device due to leakage current at fee operation switch. An LED lighting device system for a vehicle is provided with an LED lighting device having an LED light source, an operation switch for lighting and extinguishing the LED light source, and a power source that is connected to the input side of the operation switch and feeds electrical current to the LED light source. The LED light device system for a vehicle has a switching element capable of blocking electrical current flowing to the LED light source and a detection unit that detects voltage on the output side of the operation switch and causes the switching element to block the electrical current.

Systems and methods for providing adequate lighting and sighting for a bicycle are disclosed. A lighting system that includes an illumination ring configured to be coupled to a wheel is also disclosed. The illumination ring is configured to simultaneously project light forward and to the side of a front wheel and to project light rearward of and to the side of a rear wheel. The illumination ring may be mounted to or integrated with the bicycle wheel. Methods of controlling light sources on the illumination ring are also disclosed. The lighting system can include an inductor module 5320 for powering lights of the illumination ring.