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Towed vehicle lighting module

US7268693B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2005
Grant dateSep 11, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q1/305
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Control of an accessory lighting array for temporary installation on a towed vehicle through the controller area network of a towing vehicle is effected through access to the controller area network over a bus extension, and connection of an accessory controller to the bus extension for decoding network status messages for operation.

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