Seat or vehicle identification for a rideshare
US10933806B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2230/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and devices for indicating a status of a vehicle or a seat in a vehicle are disclosed herein. A system includes a plurality of seats in a vehicle, a light-diffusing fiber optic light source attached to at least one of the seats, a receiver configured to receive a status of at least one of the seats, and a controller. The controller may be configured to determine an illumination scheme based on the status of at least one of the seats and illuminate the light-diffusing fiber optic light source according to the illumination scheme.
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