Abstract: A described embodiment of the invention is known as a brake strobe system (BSS) providing a state of the art visual warning system designed to prevent accidents and multi-car pileups. When a driver quickly and forcefully applies his brakes, a strobe light (which is built into the third brake light or all brake lights) is activated. The harder a driver brakes, the faster and brighter the strobe blinks, thereby warning other drivers of potential hazards. The BSS also has the ability to brighten or dim the strobe to compensate for weather and day or night driving conditions. It also has the ability to change modes or presets according to the speed of the vehicle. In the event that a car's airbag deploys, the brake strobe system will automatically activate to warn other drivers and alert emergency response personnel.

Abstract: A self terminating coaxial cable connector comprising a conductive casing and an opening there through; the opening having a first end, an insulator inserted in the opening; a conductive spring connected to a terminal; an insulative plug in the first end, the insulative plug having a central opening for receiving the central conductor of a coaxial cable at the first end; a first plate conductively connected to the conductive spring; and a resistive element at the first end conductively connected the conductive casing and positioned such that the conductive spring holds the first plate in contact with the resistive element when the cable is not connected to the self terminating coaxial cable connector and the central conductor of cable separates the first plate and the resistive element when it is connected to the self terminating coaxial cable connector.