Enhanced operation of vehicle hazard and lighting communication systems
US11904765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21W2103/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system includes a microcontroller that controls illumination of a plurality of vehicle lights that are operable in a flashing state wherein the plurality of lights operate as hazard flashers visible on a front and rear of a vehicle and a strobing state wherein the plurality of lights operate as strobing lights visible on the front and rear of the vehicle. The system includes a strobe activation switch that provides a signal to the microcontroller to operate the plurality of vehicle lights in the second strobing state. The microcontroller operates the plurality of vehicle lights in the first hazard flasher state in response activation of an existing hazard flasher switch. The strobing state has a flash rate that is perceptibly faster than a flash rate of the flashing state.
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