Customizable modulator for vehicular braking indication
US9701242B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2900/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrical apparatus can be used to modulate an apparent intensity of a vehicular braking indicator according to a specified pattern. When a duration of an initial brake application exceeds a specified initial modulation duration, the apparent intensity can continue to be modulated, but in a manner suppressing apparent variation in intensity until at least one of a release of brake application or until a specified timeout duration lapses. In an example, upon lapse of the timeout duration, modulation can be re-established to vary the apparent intensity of the vehicular braking indicator according to the specified pattern for another modulation duration corresponding to the initial modulation duration. The pattern can be customizable, such as provided to the electrical apparatus digitally, before installation. The customizability of the specified pattern can be inhibited, such as after installation by an installer or seller.
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