Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lighting device and a vehicular lamp including the same. A lens member is provided between a shielding module and a light guide member. Through a non-air-gap structure in which a separation portion between components is removed, diversity of mechanism designs may be secured, and at the same time, light efficiency may be improved. A light emitting direction of a light emitting element forms an inclination angle with a light emitting surface of a light source module, so that a deterioration phenomenon of a light guide member formed of resin may be removed, and a light beam emitted through a first light guide member is emitted as an indirect light beam.

Abstract: A modular light bar, for mounting on an emergency vehicle, is configured for changing of a portion of its external shape for changing a corresponding light directional capability thereof using interchangeable lighting modules. The lights thereon cast light in multiple lighting directions without using any rotating elements. The modular light bar includes: a base member with a first light bar end section and a second light bar end section interconnected by a support portion configured to provide a gap between the first and second light bar end sections. Various different center section lighting modules may be interchangeably received in the gap between the first light bar end section and the second light bar end section, and be latched thereto.

Abstract: An indicator display (20) comprises a fluorescent plastic first member (30) of a first color and having a first face (40) and a fluorescent plastic second member (32) of a second color, different from the first color, and having a first face (42). One or more first light emitting diodes (60) are between the first member and the second member and positioned to illuminate the first member preferentially to the second member. One or more second light emitting diodes (62) are between the first member and the second member and positioned to illuminate the second member preferentially to the first member.

Abstract: A method for signaling a driving intention of an autonomous vehicle is provided. The method includes steps of: a driving intention signaling device (a) detecting a pedestrian ahead of the autonomous vehicle using surroundings video images, and determining whether the pedestrian crosses a roadway using a virtual crosswalk; (b) if the pedestrian crosses the roadway, estimating a crosswalking trajectory, corresponding to an expected path of the pedestrian, by referring to a moving trajectory of the pedestrian, setting a driving plan of the autonomous vehicle referring to driving information and the crosswalking trajectory, and allowing the autonomous vehicle to self-drive by the driving plan; and (c) determining whether the pedestrian pays attention to the autonomous vehicle by referring to gaze patterns and, if not, allowing delivery of the driving intention to the pedestrian and/or a nearby driver, via an external display and/or an external speaker.

Abstract: A modular light bar, for mounting on an emergency vehicle, is configured for changing of a portion of its external shape for changing a corresponding light directional capability thereof using interchangeable lighting modules. The lights thereon cast light in multiple lighting directions without using any rotating elements. The modular light bar includes: a base member with a first light bar end section and a second light bar end section interconnected by a support portion configured to provide a gap between the first and second light bar end sections. Various different center section lighting modules may be interchangeably received in the gap between the first light bar end section and the second light bar end section, and be latched thereto.

Abstract: A light bar assembly includes a base; a motor; an elevating mechanism, each in operable communication with the motor; and a light bar affixed to the elevating mechanism such that the elevating mechanism raises and lowers the light bar relative to the vehicle. The elevating mechanism is configured to be securely mounted to a roof of a vehicle. The motor and the light bar are each configured to be in electrical communication with an on-board power supply of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle light assembly is provided that includes an extension mechanism coupled to an interior component on a vehicle and extendable between stowed and deployed positions, and a support member coupled to the extension mechanism. The vehicle light assembly also includes a rotary lamp rotationally coupled to the support member, wherein the lamp is rotatable relative to the support member to redirect light output from the lamp in a desired direction.

Abstract: Traffic signs that facilitate portability are disclosed. In certain embodiments, they are designed to be lighter and have fewer steps involved in their set up, preferably involving only one person. The design of certain embodiments also allows multiple signs to be transported together, and facilitates air flow through the signs.

Abstract: Traffic signs that facilitate portability are disclosed. In certain embodiments, they are designed to be lighter and have fewer steps involved in their set up, preferably involving only one person. The design of certain embodiments also allows multiple signs to be transported together, and facilitates air flow through the signs.

Abstract: An alarm apparatus includes a first camera facing a first direction of a road, a second camera facing a second direction of the road, a first output device facing the first direction of the road, a second output device facing the second direction of the road, a processor, and a storage unit including a detecting module and a controlling module. The detecting module stores a first instruction executed by the processor, thereby the processor receives the images captured by the first and the second cameras and determines what is the state of the road condition. The controlling module stores a second instruction executed by the processor, thereby the processor controls the first and the second output devices to send out appropriate alarming signals.

Abstract: An automotive brake light system producing a graduated display according to the level of vehicle deceleration as sensed by an onboard piezoelectric accelerometer. Taillight assemblies are divided into segments which are illuminated in sequence to produce a graduated display. The vehicle anti-lock brake system may be connected into the system to provide a special lighting effect such as blinking the taillights during a panic stop condition.

Abstract: A computer program product includes a storage medium that stores instructions for execution by a processing circuit for practicing a method for synchronous communication in a control system. Within a first time interval, a first source task is executed to broadcast a first destination task, within a second sequential time interval, the first destination task is communicated over a channel to a first destination, and within a third sequential time interval, the first destination task is consumed. Within the first time interval, a second source task may be executed to broadcast a second destination task, within the second sequential time interval, the second destination task may be communicated over the channel to a second destination, and within the third sequential time interval, the second destination task may be consumed. The first source task is allowed to be scheduled ahead of the second source task, and the second source task is allowed to be scheduled ahead of the first source task.

Abstract: A data recorder has: a controlled state detecting unit, operable to detect a controlled state of a vehicle by a driver; an operating state detecting unit, operable to detect an operating state of the vehicle; a state recording unit; and a recording condition determination unit, operable to determine whether or not the controlled state and the operating state are recorded in the state recording unit based on at least the controlled state of the controlled and operating states.

Abstract: A method for influencing the traffic flow of vehicles within a route section (10) in which the actual speed of a first vehicle travelling within the route section (10) is measured, at an actual speed which is the same as or higher than a predefined limiting value, signal-generating means (26, 28) which are assigned to the vehicle transmit at least one signal which can be received, in particular by another vehicle which is travelling in the route section (10) or the driver of the other vehicle, and which represents the fact that the limiting value has been reached or exceeded, and the signal which represents the fact that the limiting value has been reached or exceeded is received by a suitable receiver, in particular a receiver of the other vehicle, and triggers the recording and/or storage of a corresponding item of information, which represents the fact that the limiting value has been reached or exceeded, in a suitable storage medium, in particular in a storage medium of the other vehicle, and a system for

Abstract: The present invention relates to a communication systems, and more specifically to a vehicular messaging display unit. The unit allows one of a plurality of messages to be displayed on at least one of the front or rear windshield to other drivers. A remote control unit is provided for customizing messages by the user in terms of content and appearance as well as for controlling the display of the messages. The display is designed so that it does not impede the safety of drivers.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are presented which are used by operators of trail vehicles to share information with each other about the number of vehicles in their group of trail users. A display module attached to a vehicle displays a number which indicates how many vehicles are in that vehicle's party. As oncoming trail users pass each other, they can read the value of the displayed numeral and know instantly how many vehicles to expect before the path is clear of traffic. The display module projects a number which is changeable, user determined, and has optical properties that allow the drivers of passing vehicles to readily convey information to each other.

Abstract: A module with various designs of signal and safety lights incorporated with a wide range rearview mirror for the exterior sides of motor vehicles. Within the module(s), a signal light(s) and a safety light(s) of varying shapes are included. The rearview mirror cover edge for the module mounting onto is designed with a curvature bending angle of at least 128 degrees within the range of 91 degrees to 180 degrees for the flashing of the signal light(s) and illumination of the safety light(s) can be seen from the rear, the side and the front. The wide range rearview mirror is a ¼ (25%) curvature reflective mirror in combination with a ¾ (75%) flat reflective mirror. This combination mirror provides minimal distortion while allowing a widened scope of view to cover the blind spot.

Abstract: An open door alert system for a vehicle causes an exterior light of the vehicle to flash if one or more vehicle doors are open. A sensor determines if the door, such as a sliding door of a van or minivan, is open. If the door is open, the exterior light flashes on and off to alert drivers of other vehicles that passengers may be entering or exiting the vehicle. Additionally, an interior vehicle light flashes concurrently with the exterior light to alert the driver that the door is open.

Abstract: A device for adjusting a view range of a vehicular monitoring device includes an overtaking pre-motion detector outputting an adjusting signal when an overtaking operation is predicted; and a controller in communication with the overtaking pre-motion detector and the vehicular monitoring device, controlling the vehicular monitoring device to move in response to the adjusting signal. The device may further output a warning signal to sound the horn or twinkle the vehicle lamp when the overtaking operation is predicted for safety consideration.

Abstract: A vehicle mounted warning assembly for providing highly visible safety measures for trucks and trailers upon roadways. The vehicle mounted warning assembly includes a display assembly being adapted to mount to a vehicle for providing a warning to other motorists, and including one or more plates, and also including an assembly of illuminating light being attached to the one or more plates; and also includes a support assembly being adapted to mount to a vehicle and supporting the display assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle signaling system allowing selective and independent illumination of a vehicle's headlight and taillight systems. The vehicle signaling system may be made part of new vehicle manufacture, or a retrofit installation. The selective and independent illumination allows an overtaking vehicle and an overtaken vehicle to safely signal each other by means of independently activating and deactivating the headlight and taillight systems. The vehicle signaling system is connected into the vehicle's power source and ground, and incorporates a means for intermittently and independently activating and deactivating the headlight system and the taillight system, and may include a remote auxiliary means for activating the systems. An electrical circuit controlling means accepts a plurality of inputs and produces a plurality of outputs used to either interrupt, or supply, power to the headlight and taillight systems. The electrical circuit controlling means may include an integrated circuit.

Abstract: A warning module for rear approaching cars aims at providing dual effects of safety and warning for passengers and the rear approaching cars. The module include a rearview mirror installed on a car door of a car to enable the passengers to see the rear approaching cars in a selected angular range and decide whether to open the car door. A warning light is also mounted onto the car door. The warning light includes a rear light face and a side light face for generating light when the car door is opened to alert the rear approaching cars, and to ensure the safety of the passengers and safe driving of the rear approaching cars.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light, the warning signal light comprising a plurality of light sources constructed and arranged with a reflector or cullminator, the LED light source being in electrical communication with a controller and a power supply, battery, or other electrical source. The warning signal light provides various colored light signals for independent use or use by an emergency vehicle. These light signals may include a strobe light, revolving light, an alternating light, a flashing light, a modulated light, a pulsating light, an oscillating light or any combination thereof. Additionally, the warning signal light may be capable of displaying symbols, reverse characters, or arrows. The controller may further be adapted to regulate or modulate the power intensity exposed to the illuminated LED's to create a variable intensity light signal.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of projecting a no turn warning to an oncoming vehicle or pedestrian. The no turn warning indicates the motor vehicle is proceeding in a straight pathway through an intersection rather than turning either to the left or to the right. At least one visible light is mounted to the frontal exterior of the motor vehicle for projecting the no turn warning. When more than one visible light is mounted to the frontal exterior of the motor vehicle, the no turn signal can flash serial, sequentially or concurrently, in accordance with the controller's preprogrammed paradigm.

Abstract: This system is a compliment to the sirens and lights now used on emergency vehicles it will help with warning of vehicles in the area and could reduce time of arrival for emergency vehicles.

Abstract: An unacceptable number of police, fire, ambulance and other emergency personnel are killed or injured when they pull over to the side of the road and exit their vehicle. These accidents occur when passing vehicles are not aware that an occupant is exiting the vehicle, and these passing vehicles travel too close to the stopped emergency vehicle. Inventions that automatically illuminate an open door call attention to emergency personnel responding to hostile situations involving gunfire, placing emergency personnel at risk. Safety features need to be easily disabled in order to protect the occupants as they exit an emergency vehicle in such hostile situations. This invention places blinking hazard lights in the doors of an emergency vehicle so that when any door is opened, the exposed rear facing surface of the door contains a hazard light that is selectively activated in order to blink in concert with the emergency lights on top of the emergency vehicle.

Abstract: A mirror assembly security system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly and a light module removably positioned within the exterior mirror housing. The light module is moisture impervious and includes an enclosure, a light-transmitting opening in the enclosure facing generally downwardly and/or rearwardly of the vehicle, a cover for the light-transmitting opening, and a light source in the enclosure radiating light through the light-transmitting opening. The light source may be received in a socket which removably engages another opening in the enclosure. In this manner, the light source may be replaced by removing the module from the exterior mirror housing, removing the socket from the enclosure and replacing the light source. The enclosure and mirror housing preferably are configured to self-retain the module in the exterior mirror moving with no, or fewer than one or two, separate fasteners.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for conveying information from a signaling trail vehicle to oncoming trail vehicles. The information typically pertains to traffic, environmental or other trail conditions present behind the signaling trail vehicle. The apparatus comprises a signaling device to convey information from the signaling trail vehicle to the oncoming trail vehicles, and an actuation mechanism for operating the signal device. The method comprises the steps of energizing a yellow/amber light to provide a caution to oncoming trail vehicles of a trail hazard and energizing a green light to provide an all-clear signal to indicate that no additional trail vehicles are following the signaling trail vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle safety device (10) consisting of a warning lamp such as the rear lamps (32) of a vehicle (30), a rearward facing light detector (12) that detects a vehicle approaching from the rear, and an activator (16) for turning on the rear lamps (32). The lamps (32) remain activated for a predetermined period when the presence of an approaching vehicle is detected by the light detector (12).

Abstract: A bus light system (10) includes a plurality of indicator assemblies (16) located at each upper end corner of a bus (12). Each of the indicator assemblies (16) include first and third sections (24, 28) for indicating a slowing-to-stop condition which include illuminated word messages of CAUTION and STOPPING. Second and fourth sections (26, 34) indicate a stop condition which include illuminated word messages of DO NOT PASS and STOP. The first and third sections alternately flash during the slowing of the bus (12), while the second and fourth sections alternately flash during stopping of the bus (12) for loading and unloading.

Abstract: An erectable and collapsible warning signal reflector assembly includes a pair of crossed arms that are pivotally connected to one another at their crossing point and are further attached to a vertical post stand at the same point. An elongated hollow box is used as a stand. The bottom of the vertical post is positioned into an opening in a top lid cover of the elongated box stand. When the crossed arms and post are rotated along the same plane, the entire assembly can be fit into the elongated box for storage purposes. Electrically powered lights are located on at least one side of each of the arms. The lights can be powered by a battery and switch inside each of the arms. Alternatively, the lights can be powered by an adapter plug that can be inserted into a conventional cigarette lighter. Alternatively, the lights can be reflector covers.

Abstract: A "hands free" vehicle signal system for requesting drivers to dim their vehicles' bright headlights. One front and two rear signal lights are mounted on the exterior of a vehicle and when activated flash "on" and "off" in high intensity patterns. "Hands free" operation of the signalling system is accomplished by a spoken word or automatically by front and rear mounted photocells. The front and rear signal lights can be operated individually or concurrently. In the first aspect of the invention, the front and rear signal lights transmit "on and off" beams of the same intensity. In a second aspect of the invention the front and rear signal lights transmit alternating patterns of high and low intensity flashing beams. In a first operating mode, the pair of rear signal lights alternately flash "on" and "off" . In a second operating mode the pair of rear signal lights concurrently flash "on" and "off" to transmit a "thank you" message to a driver after he has dimmed his vehicle's bright headlights.

Abstract: A vehicle signal system for requesting drivers to dim or turn on their vehicles' headlights comprising a signal light for transmitting a high intensity flashing beam to a driver of an oncoming vehicle, a pair of signal lights for transmitting a pair of alternating flashing beams to a driver of a vehicle behind the signalling vehicle, a control unit for controlling the flashing of the high intensity beams and a driver control for activating and de-activating the front and rear signal lights. One feature of the invention is that the driver control is mounted in a day/night rear view mirror near the eye level of the driver. Another feature is that the front signal light is mounted in the forward end of an outside mirror on the side of the vehicle. The signal system has two selectable operating states. In one operating state, the front and rear signal lights automatically flash for predetermined intervals of time. In the other operating state, the signal lights flash continuously until de-activated by the driver.

Abstract: A motor vehicle signalling system for requesting a driver of a vehicle behind another vehicle to dim his bright lights. The signalling system is low in cost, improves vehicle safety, promotes driver courtesy and is adaptable to all motor vehicle styles and models. The signalling system includes a flashing colored light mounted on the rear of the signalling vehicle and a control circuit for operating the flashing light. The signalling light is mounted in a common housing with an "eye level" stop light on a rear package tray and when operated produces a high intensity flashing beam of colored light to attract the attention of the driver of the rear vehicle. The control system has three states, a normally off state, an operating state wherein the signal light flashes for a predetermined time, and an operating state wherein the signal light flashes continuously.

Abstract: A courtesy light is provided for tractor-trailer to flash a THANK YOU after passing a motor who indicates it is safe to return to the right hand lane of the road. The courtesy light is mounted on the bumper of the truck between the vertical members of the bumper and above the horizontal member of the bumper where it is easily seen by automobile drivers. The courtesy light is operated by a switch in the cab of the tractor-trailer and may flash a single time of predetermined duration or flash intermittently with a single operation of the switch.

Abstract: A visual display device for vehicles includes a message display unit adapted to be viewed from the exterior of the vehicle. The display unit may include a plurality of messages selectively illuminated by controls located inside of the vehicle. The messages are contained on translucent panels mounted in support members contained within a frame wherein light emitting elements contained in sockets formed along the edges of the message panels are used to selectively illuminate the desired display.