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Seat or vehicle identification for a rideshare

US10933806B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2017
Grant dateMar 2, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 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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