Interior ambient and task light bars
US10098198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B45/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A light bar is provided and includes an elongated carrier having a surface extending along the carrier. Capacitive sensors are spaced along the carrier and positioned below the surface. Light sources are included for illuminating the surface, each associated with at least one capacitive sensor and positioned proximate thereto. A controller is included for detecting capacitive changes in the capacitive sensors, wherein when the controller detects a capacitive change in a capacitive sensor, the controller alters an illumination state of a light source associated therewith.
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