Enhancement of vehicle hazard systems
US10870390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21W2103/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system includes a first lead connecting to existing vehicle wiring for activating a signal light of a right side of a vehicle, and a first strobing light module having a first microcontroller connected to the first lead and operating a first light capable of strobing operation. A second lead connects to existing vehicle wiring for activating a signal light of a left side of the vehicle, and a second strobing light module having a second microcontroller connects to the second lead and operating a light capable of strobing operation. The first and second microcontrollers are communicatively coupled and each provides a signal to the other when it has detected activation of its respective lead. The first and second microcontrollers both strobe their respective light capable of strobing operation upon receiving the signal from the other and the signal from their own respective lead.
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