Sequential vehicle signaling system and method
US8823265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/381
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An illumination apparatus (12) for use with a vehicle (10) includes a lighting system (14) and a controller (16). The lighting system (14) includes at least three light engines (18). The controller (16) is configured to simultaneously illuminate at least two of the light engines (18) while simultaneously not illuminating at least one of the light engines (18) upon activation of the illumination apparatus. The controller (16) is further configured to alternate which of the light engines (18) are not illuminated and which two of the light engines (18) are simultaneously illuminated such that at least two light engines (18) are simultaneously illuminated during the entire illumination sequence. As such, at least two light engines (18) are illuminated upon activation of the illumination apparatus (12).
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