Photoluminescent lighting apparatus for vehicles
US9902315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21S10/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle illumination apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least one light generating layer configured to conform to an outer surface of a panel of the vehicle. The light generating layer comprises a plurality of electrodes having a plurality of LEDs in a semiconductor ink disposed therebetween. The plurality of LEDs is operable to emit a first emission. The apparatus further comprises a controller configured to selectively activate the plurality of LEDs in response to a navigational direction of the vehicle.
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