System and methods for exterior vehicle display and panel exciters
US10850711B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/004
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exterior display apparatus for a vehicle comprises a display panel comprising a display surface in connection with an exterior portion of the vehicle. The system further comprises an acoustic vibration device dynamically coupled to the display surface and a sensor configured to detect a foreign material on a portion of the display screen. A controller is configured to identify a temperature of an environment proximate the vehicle. In response to the detection of the foreign material, the controller is configured to activate a plurality of vibration control routines of the acoustic vibrational device based on the temperature.
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