B60Q1/0094

Method and system for installing a vehicle auxiliary device controller

A control system for a vehicle display, such as a CHMSL, includes a control system module having an OEM connector first portion pre-attached to input wires and OEM connector second portion pre-attached to output wires. In another example, a control system for a vehicle display includes a control system module having a control system module input adaptor for removably connecting the control system module to an OEM first connector portion and a control system module output adaptor for removably connecting the control system module to an OEM second connector portion. Control systems for a vehicle display can be inserted between an input system and a vehicle display without having to identify specific wire harnesses or wires, and without cutting any wires. Different adaptors can be used to insert a single disclosed control system between an input system and a vehicle display in multiple types and makes of vehicles.

OUTER REARVIEW MIRROR AND LIGHT GUIDED SIDE TURNING LAMP STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOBILE WITH FLOW LAMP FUNCTION
20180009382 · 2018-01-11 ·

An outer rearview mirror and side turning lamp structure of automobile with flow lamp function including a light source of side turning lamp, a light source of flow lamp and a power drive assembly, the light source of side turning lamp and light source of flow lamp both connect with the power drive assembly, and the power drive assembly having a power circuit module, a control circuit module, a drive circuit module of side turning lamp and a drive circuit module of flow lamp, and the power circuit module simultaneously connects with the drive circuit module of side turning lamp and drive circuit module of flow lamp by the control circuit module. The outer rearview mirror and side turning lamp structure of automobile added the flow lamp function, and different degrees of brightness change of the light source, and the control methods of the side turning lamp with flow lamp.

Systems, Apparatus, and Methods for Signaling Sudden Deceleration
20180009372 · 2018-01-11 ·

Apparatus and methods for indicating sudden deceleration may involve modifying a vehicle brake lighting system with a support frame supporting a deceleration sensor, microcontroller, an energy storage component, and power circuitry. A portable deceleration warning system includes a portable sensor unit with an accelerometer, a transmitter, a power supply, and a microprocessor, and at least one portable illumination unit with a light emitter, a receiver, and a power supply. The portable sensor unit mounts reversibly to a vehicle and the portable illumination unit can be worn by an operator or passenger of the vehicle or be temporarily attached to the vehicle.

VEHICLE STATUS INDICATOR SYSTEMS WITH ENHANCED ASSEMBLIES, ACTUATOR DEVICES, AND ILLUMINATION FEATURES
20230226968 · 2023-07-20 ·

For a variety of different kinds of vehicles, such as school buses and other types of vehicles, various embodiments of vehicle status indicator systems including sign components are provided. Enhancements are described in association with status indicator assemblies, actuator devices for extending and closing sign components, and sign component illumination features.

Providing pedestrian lighting from a school bus

A school bus having a pedestrian lighting system includes bus entrance door lamps that illuminate an area adjacent to the entrance door of the bus. Switch logic circuitry is connected to and controls bus door entrance lamp circuitry that provides power to the bus entrance door lamps. A power cutoff noise suppression switch, which otherwise functions to turn off noise generating devices in the bus when stopping for a railroad crossing, is connected to the switch logic circuitry or to delayed deactivation timer circuitry. The power cutoff noise suppression switch and the switch logic circuitry or the delayed deactivation timer circuitry are configured so that input of the switch logic circuitry to the bus door entrance lamp circuitry is overridden, and the at least one bus entrance door lamp is turned off, when the power cutoff noise suppression switch is activated.

LAMP UNIT
20230097767 · 2023-03-30 ·

This lamp unit is configured to radiate light, frontward of the unit via a projection lens (72), that comes from a light source (52) and that has been reflected by a spatial light modulator (30). In this case, of three lenses, a first lens (72A) to a third lens (72C), constituting the projection lens (72), the third lens (72C) located on a rearmost side of the unit is configured by a glass lens, and the other lenses are configured by resin lenses.

EMERGENCY VISUAL WARNING SYSTEM

Design of identification and visual protection system for mining equipment, vehicles and people exposed to possible high potential interactions, this system is the combination of different lighting techniques, which together offer a new product with the advantages of delivering a Greater capacity to be visualized in the field, preventing identification and warning problems in mining equipment.

Its form and use can help reduce the risks and exposure of equipment, vehicles and people where they can be implemented. Considerably increasing the identification distance, even without any external light emission.

Low profile rear lamp applique assembly
11634067 · 2023-04-25 · ·

A rear liftgate assembly with at least one rear lamp applique assembly and process for manufacturing same. The lamp applique assembly includes a rear lamp applique housing with at least one attachment surface for attaching to an outer panel of the liftgate assembly. A plurality of integrated snap attachment features are provided to connect the lamp applique assembly to the outer panel, thereby eliminating additional bonding and fasteners. A self-sealing wire harness connected accepts an integrated lamp connector, thereby eliminating the need for access openings, to further minimize water intrusion, and eliminate gaskets.

Straddle vehicle
11628900 · 2023-04-18 · ·

A straddle vehicle includes a vehicle body, a headlamp main body, and a driver circuit. The driver circuit drives the headlamp main body. The headlamp main body includes a housing that accommodates a light emission member. The driver circuit is disposed outside the housing.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC APPLICATION/DEAPPLICATION OF BRAKE LIGHTS
20170368988 · 2017-12-28 ·

Apparatus and associated methods include automatically activating and/or deactivating a vehicle's standard brake lights in response to signals indicative of the vehicle's speed. The signals indicative of a vehicle's speed are received from a vehicle communications bus. In some embodiments, a deceleration value is calculated based on a series of signals indicative of a vehicle's speed received from the vehicle communications bus. The calculated deceleration value is compared with a first predetermined deceleration threshold. If the calculated deceleration value is greater than the first predetermined deceleration threshold, a brake light activation signal is generated. When the vehicle no longer is decelerating or the computed deceleration value falls below a second predetermined deceleration threshold, a brake light deactivation signal is generated. The automatic activation/deactivation of a vehicle's standard brake light may advantageously provide improved safety to following vehicles and drivers.