Methods and apparatus for wireless communication and power transfer for an external light fixture onboard a vehicle
US9713233B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B47/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for using an external lamp onboard a vehicle is provided. The method receives, at a transceiver positioned inside a sealed casing of the external lamp, a wireless communication signal and a wireless power signal; and operates the external lamp using the wireless communication signal and the wireless power signal.
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