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Lighted path system for vehicle

US10391929B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2018
Grant dateAug 27, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q2400/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle illumination system for illuminating a path to a vehicle may include a light mechanism arranged on the vehicle, at least one antenna configured to detect a unique device of an approaching user; and at least one controller. The controller may be configured to determine a user location based on the detected unique device, predict the path based at least in part on the user location, and instruct the light mechanism to illuminate an area along the path.

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