Abstract: A signal assembly mountable to an exterior of a vehicle is configured with a light-generating unit operable to emit a visually perceptible signal, and with a sound-generating unit operable to generate a sound signal. The light and sound generating units are coupled to one another to form a unitary assembly.

Abstract: Chain Collision Prevention (CCP) includes systems, devices, apparatus for preventing chain collisions and chain reaction crashes, in vehicle columns. A vehicle-installed deceleration indicator and immediately relays and sequentially transmits Closing Alert signals using radio or other media, down the chain of closely following vehicles when deceleration occurs. Vehicle operators are alerted by alarms and warnings, Cruise Controls can be automatically turned off, and radios silenced. The Closing Alert signals can include a display of rearwardly facing blue vertical Rear Warning Light(s), that are visible to both CCP equipped and non-equipped vehicles. One light indicates a vehicle is CCP equipped and is moving forward. Two lights can indicate a vehicle deceleration in the chain of vehicles ahead. Three lights can indicate a stopped vehicle, and flashing can be vehicle backing or reversing. Cameras provide images of forward and rearward located vehicles.

Abstract: A control method of a brake lamp and a center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) of a vehicle. If the vehicle is not braking, both lamps are turned off. If the vehicle is braking, the method includes: receiving data on an operating state of the vehicle; determining a degree of danger based on the data; and operating the lamps based on the degree of danger. Operating the lamps includes: if the degree of danger is high, flashing the brake lamp quickly with high brightness, and flashing the CHMSL; if the degree of danger is medium, flashing the brake lamp slowly with high brightness, and turning on the CHMSL; and if the degree of danger is low, turning on both lamps. The data include an anti-lock brake operating state, deceleration of the vehicle, lateral acceleration of the vehicle, speed of the vehicle, and/or distance to a front obstacle.

Abstract: A method for communicating with a vehicle has a generator for producing a data stream that can indicate, street sign information, house number, lead vehicle information, traffic information, oncoming vehicle information, juxtaposed vehicle information, a voice channel, etc. vehicle information can indicate braking, low beam requests, direct or indirect traffic flow information, adjacency, partial adjacency, or presence of nearby vehicles, etc. This signal is generated by at least one of: the sign, house number, oncoming vehicle, lead vehicle, operator of the lead vehicle, operator of the oncoming vehicle, operator of the juxtaposed vehicle, a traffic control system. A device for generating such data streams is discussed, as well as, a device for receiving such data streams. Information pertinent to the people in the vehicles or operation of the vehicle can be modulated on the link.

Abstract: A speed control system employing a remote control system in which a vehicle is provided with a vehicle engine disabling/brake activating device or a vehicle speed control device capable of receiving a signal to immediately stop the vehicle or decelerate the speed of the vehicle when the remote control system has detected the presence of a pedestrian at a location, like a crosswalk, and the presence of the approaching vehicle. When a detector detects the presence of a pedestrian at a location, like a crosswalk, the remote control system is placed on stand-by status so that when the remote control system further receives a signal of the presence of an approaching vehicle, either due to a vehicle driving over a road safety bar or the vehicle being detected by an infrared detector, the remote control system transmits a signal to a vehicle engine disabling/brake activating device to disable the vehicle by either shutting down its vehicle engine and/or activating its brake system.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for modulated control of a vehicle lighting systems is useful for brake lights and/or running lights in a motor vehicle. Various vehicle operating parameters are monitored to determine an appropriate modulation control mode for the vehicle. In some examples, the engine speed (e.g., in revolutions-per-minute or rpm) or vehicle speed (e.g., in miles-per-hour or mph, kilometer-per-hour or kmh, etc.) is used as a parameter for modulated control of the lighting system. The modulated control scheme is used to control any number of features of the lighting system including illumination color, illumination intensity, selection of sequence illumination pattern, and adjustment of sequence rate. The modulated control scheme may be applied to off-road buggy whip-lights or other aesthetic vehicle lights and safety enhancements. The modulated control scheme may be applicable for off-road and on-road vehicle applications where localized government ordinances permit.

Abstract: For new car design, a second brake wire must be routed through the headlamp junction block to two red lamps located on the vehicle front that will be visible to oncoming drivers and pedestrians from the left, center and right of the vehicle. For retrofitting vehicles, brake wires, found in the lamp junction block in the trunk, may be split, adding 16 to 20 feet of new wire which is run, under vehicle flooring, through the firewall to the headlamp junction box, thence through the grill to be attached to bulbs that are the inserted into red housing and bonded to the exterior so as to be visible to oncoming drivers and pedestrians, left, center and right.

Abstract: A vehicle emergency brake light control system includes a control box installed in a car and electrically connected to the ABS (Anti-lock braking system), a car battery power supply, a throttle valve, a brake light, a third brake light and an emergency brake light of the car such that when the driver of the motor vehicle suddenly steps on the brake pedal to drive on the ABS, the control box is induced by a signal from the ABS to drive the brake light, the third brake light and the emergency brake light to flash; when the ABS is released and the vehicle driver steps on the accelerator pedal of the car to move the car again, the throttle valve gives a signal to the control box, causing the control box to turn off the brake light, the third brake light and the emergency brake light.

Abstract: A vehicle hazard warning system and method are provided wherein a center high mounted rear stop light (“CHMSL”) is connected to the vehicle's 4-way emergency flasher circuit so that it flashes simultaneously with at least the vehicle's rear turn signal lights, and preferably with the front turn signal lights as well. This creates a more effective warning signal that the vehicle is a potential hazard to other vehicles approaching from the rear. The CHMSL can also be connected to automatically commence such flashing simultaneously with activated steady back up lights of the vehicle, whenever the vehicle is moving rearward.

Abstract: An inertia controlled deceleration signal apparatus for use in a leading automobile vehicle, which apparatus is in addition to the standard brake signal light and transmits a warning light to a following automobile vehicle upon braking, and operates to initiate a warning light, which warning light is either on or off wherein to indicate a severe or panic braking operation or of increasing light intensity wherein to indicate a controlled braking operation.

Abstract: A segmented brake light has a detecting module mounted in a vehicle near a brake pedal, a driving module connected to the detecting module and multiple light modules controlled by the driving module. The detecting module detects the pressures on the brake pedal to output signals to the driving module. The driving module based on the received signals to start the respective one or multiple light modules. Accordingly, other car drivers in the rear of the vehicle can recognize that whether the vehicle is going to brake.

Abstract: A multifunction multi-spectrum signalling device comprising at least one source of electromagnetic radiation such as an LED which emits radiation according to predefined or programmable user selectable instruction sets is disclosed. Reversal of the polarity of the device's power supply allows for enhanced features to be accessed including a recording/reprogramming mode and a playback mode.

Abstract: A safety lighting apparatus for use with a motorcycle helmet is disclosed. The safety lighting apparatus includes illuminated brake and turn signal indicators secured to a rear portion of a motorcycle rider's helmet and configured to illuminate when motorcycle brakes or turn signals are actuated. The safety lighting apparatus is interfaced to the motorcycle brake and turn signal circuits through either a breakaway pigtail cable or through short-range wireless communication. The safety lighting apparatus can be integrated and sold with the motorcycle helmet or can be added as an after market accessory to a motorcycle helmet.

Abstract: A vehicle safety lighting system includes a panel including light-emitting sources housed therein that are arranged in isolated series equidistantly juxtaposed along the panel. One light-emitting source series is continuously active during non-braking conditions. A mechanism is included for mounting the panel to a rear portion of a vehicle. A controller is coupled to a master brake cylinder of the vehicle and is electrically mated in parallel with the light-emitting sources such that selected ones of the light-emitting source series can be independently activated during driving conditions. In-line pressure sensors are conjoined to brake lines associated with the master brake cylinder for effectively determining a degree of force applied to a brake pedal. The in-line pressure sensors also generates and transmits notification signals to the controller while the brake pedal is engaged such that the controller can activate the light-emitting sources based upon a changing brake force.

Abstract: A lightweight utility vehicle brake lighting system comprising a brake pedal position sensor, a controller and a brake light circuit. The brake pedal position sensor senses the position, e.g., amount of depression, of a vehicle brake pedal. The controller of interprets a brake pedal position signal from the brake pedal position sensor to determine the position of the brake pedal. When the controller determines that the brake pedal has been depressed to initiate a braking operation of the vehicle, the controller transmits a brake light signal to an electronic switching device, such as a relay switch, of the brake light circuit. Upon receipt of the brake light signal, the electronic switching closes to complete, or close, the brake light circuit to enable a current flow through the brake light circuit, thereby illuminating at least one brake light of the vehicle.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for supplying power to a vehicle trailer. A connection device may be used to connect the vehicle trailer to a vehicle power line and to a control line from a vehicle electrical system. The trailer may include a main trailer electrical system and an auxiliary trailer electrical system. The main trailer electrical system requires power only when the vehicle trailer is in motion, and may be coupled to the connection device to receive power from the vehicle power line. A control unit may be coupled to the connection device, and may receive a control signal from the control line. The control unit may be used to switchably couple the auxiliary trailer electrical system to the vehicle power line based on the control signal.

Abstract: A rear lighting system for an automobile having the ability to serve several functions and to detect and compensate for burned out or damaged lighting elements.

Abstract: Control of an accessory lighting array for temporary installation on a towed vehicle through the controller area network of a towing vehicle is effected through access to the controller area network over a bus extension, and connection of an accessory controller to the bus extension for decoding network status messages for operation.

Abstract: A vehicle pre-impact sensing and control system generates tailored adaptive warning signals as a function of driver vehicle use. The tailored signals are used in a vehicle controller for determining appropriate driver warning or safety device activations.

Abstract: A vehicle warning system and a method of modifying a vehicle is provided. The system is installable on a vehicle having a brake pedal operatively connected to a brake light mounted on a rear portion of the vehicle. In one aspect, the vehicle warning system includes a distance proximity sensor adapted for mounting on the rear portion of the vehicle and a controller operatively connected to the sensor. The controller is adapted to receive a brake signal when the brake pedal of the vehicle is depressed, which activates the controller to send a start flashing signal to the brake light. The sensor sends a stop flashing signal to the controller upon sensing a vehicle within a selected distance behind the vehicle.

Abstract: A speed control system employing a remote control system in which a vehicle is provided with a vehicle engine disabling/brake activating device capable of receiving a signal to immediately stop the vehicle when the remote control system has detected the presence of a pedestrian at a location, like a crosswalk, and the presence of the approaching vehicle. When a detector detects the presence of a pedestrian at a location, like a crosswalk, the remote control system is placed on stand-by status so that when the remote control system further receives a signal of the presence of an approaching vehicle, either due to a vehicle driving over a road safety bar or the vehicle being detected by an infrared detector, the remote control system transmits a signal to a vehicle engine disabling/brake activating device to disable the vehicle by either shutting down its vehicle engine and/or activating its brake system.

Abstract: A lighting system adapted to mount on a motorcycle or bicycle helmet. The lighting system includes a one or more accelerometers coupled to the helmet and a processor adapted to process the signals from the accelerometers. The accelerometers may be mounted to the helmet, or the motorcycle or bicycle. The lighting system further includes a light mounted on the helmet that is responsive to the processed signal such that the light illuminates as result of a deceleration force. The system may also include filtering software to remove helmet motion artifact and other noise from the signal. Remote wheel speed indicators may also be used in conjunction with or in place of the accelerometers. Mounting tabs may also be included to releasably attach the lighting unit to the helmet.

Abstract: This device is a wireless tailgate braking and turn signal System, which will temporarily enable a driver of a vehicle to have taillights and/or a blinker system for emergency situations. This would insure road safety in all types of conditions, both in terms of extremes in temperature and inclement weather.

Abstract: In one illustrative example, a vehicular flasher unit has control circuitry; memory which is accessible by the control circuitry and having a plurality of pulse width modulation (PWM) flasher scheme data sets stored therein which correspond to a plurality of flasher schemes for vehicle flasher lights of a vehicle; a flasher scheme selection input to the control circuitry; a flasher enable input to the control circuitry which enables a flasher scheme in the vehicular flasher lights; and a light illumination output from the control circuitry which controls illumination of the vehicle flasher lights.

Abstract: A vehicle anti-collision system and method for is disclosed which provides drivers with additional time in which to react to significant roadway events which often precede accidents. The simplest implementation of the system and method (Phase I) employs a brake pedal mounted sensor packet for determining how hard a driver is braking. Hard braking information is relayed to approaching drivers by means of the reverse lights of the vehicle. Additional implementation phases (II through IV) are described wherein event information is communicated between vehicles over a communications link. Furthermore, additional vehicle information, such as an impact, swerving, emergency light activation, and roadway hazards may be communicated to approaching drivers by the communications link whereby drivers need not see the vehicle that has slammed on its brakes, or otherwise has created or responded to an event, in order to avoid an accident.

Abstract: Embodiments of an alarm circuit/device located in a livestock trailer that activates during the braking and/or turning of a trailer and tow vehicle combination is described along with a method of use. Upon activation, livestock in the trailer, such as horses, sheep and cattle, are alerted to further pending deceleration or centrifugal forces and can accordingly brace or otherwise prepare to avoid injury.

Abstract: A vehicle cap power transfer assembly and method are disclosed for transferring electrical power from lights on the cab of a vehicle to lights on or in a cap which is installed upon a section of the vehicle. Plugs are provided on one end of electrical conductors. The plugs are constructed to be received into the bulb sockets of brake and cargo space illumination lights on the rear of the vehicle cab. The other ends of the conductors are connected to an elevated brake light on the rear of the cap and illumination lights on the interior of the cab, respectively. The electrical conductors are also coupled together by a quick disconnect coupler to facilitate the installation and removal of the cap and the coupling and uncoupling of the electrical conductors.

Abstract: An inertia-activated braking light (1) for attachment to pedal cycles and the like. A display of LEDs (15) is automatically illuminated on deceleration. This is achieved by an inertia mass closing a circuit on deceleration to provide electrical power to illuminate the light emitting diodes.

Abstract: A turn indication system for a vehicle includes an indicating member movable between a first position and a second position in response to the actuation of a turn signal switch. A door-ajar indication system for a vehicle includes an indicating member movable between a first position and a second position in response to the actuation of a switch so as to indicate an ajar condition of a door of the vehicle. A traffic observation system for a vehicle includes a wave receiving member for mounting to the vehicle such that the wave receiving member is oriented along a line of sight from an object approaching the vehicle from a lateral direction generally perpendicular to a path of motion of the vehicle, permitting a driver of the vehicle to perceive the object via a wave received by the wave receiving member from the object along the line of sight.

Abstract: A brake light warning system for safety helmets includes a transmitter module adapted for mounting to a vehicle, such as a motorcycle, and a receiver module adapted for mounting to a safety helmet. The transmitter module is configured to continuously transmit a transmission signal when a brake of the vehicle is disengaged and discontinue transmission of the transmission signal when a brake of the vehicle is engaged. The receiver module is configured to detect a presence or absence of the transmission signal from the transmitter module. The receiver module has at least one light generating element that illuminates or increases in brightness upon detection of the absence of the transmission signal to indicate that the vehicle brake is engaged.

Abstract: A vehicle braking alert system installed in a vehicle comprises a receiver installed at a head portion of the vehicle for receiving signals from a front vehicle; and transferring the received signals; a transmitter at a rear end of a vehicle for emitting signals to a vehicle behind the vehicle having the transmitter; a braking indicator at a rear side of the vehicle; and a signal processor receiving signals transferred from the receiver for determining to cause the transmitter to emit signals or cause the braking indicator to light up. By above components, when a first vehicle installed with the vehicle braking alert system brakes, the transmitter will emit signals to a second vehicle behind the vehicle and installed the vehicle braking alert system; the second vehicle receives the signals from the first vehicle so as to light up the braking indicator at the rear side thereof to alarm another vehicles.

Abstract: A brake early warning system for a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle has (1) a steering column assembly (500) having a plurality of components, and (2) a vehicle broadcast system, which includes brake lights, a horn, and headlights. The brake early warning system includes a movement sensor (20) which is connected to the steering column assembly (500), and senses relative movement between two of the steering column assembly (500) components when a driver braces against the steering wheel (508) in an urgent braking situation. In such cases, movement sensor (20) senses relative movement, and generates a signal which activates the brake lights, horn, and headlights, thereby alerting any following driver, as well as others in the vicinity, that the vehicle has commenced rapid braking. In a second embodiment the brake early warning system includes inputs of both the weight of the driver and the force applied to the steering wheel, both of which affect the behavior of the system.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp controlling device (1) is provided with a first driving circuit (11) for driving a lamp (L), a first control system (5) for turning the lamp (L) on by driving the first driving circuit (11) in accordance with the input of an ON-signal from the switch (SW), and a second control system (3, 9) for blinking the lamp (L) by intermittently controlling the driven state of the first driving circuit (11) in accordance with the ON-signal.

Abstract: A vehicle warning light system employs sensors associated with the brake and accelerator pedals to generate warning light signals at the front and rear of the vehicle to indicate whether the vehicle is in a coasting state, or is undergoing mild or severe deceleration. An electronic equivalent of the light signals is also generated and transmitted to a following vehicle which converts the electronic signals to corresponding light signals at the rear of the following vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-function illuminating display for a motor vehicle combining an inverse function illuminating engine power indicator, a brake light, directional lights, and park lights. The segmented engine power display is fully illuminated at engine idle. Power display illumination decreases incrementally from each end as engine power increases, with minimum illumination at display center at maximum selected and adjusted power, and no illumination when power is above that point. Decreasing engine power to the maximum power point illuminates the center segments, followed by incrementally illuminating segments adjacent the center, until all segments are illuminated. Center segment illumination is of minimum intensity with increasing intensity of left and right side LEDs. The brake light inhibits power indication and illuminates the display as a brake light. Chasing directional lights have priority over the power indication and park lights, and are brighter than the park lights.

Abstract: A brake warning apparatus for a vehicle having a motor brake retarder system for warning a trailing vehicle the motor brake retarder system is activated and the vehicle is decelerating. The motor brake retarder system having a plurality of retarders disposed on respective cylinders of a motor of a vehicle for imposing a braking function to the respective cylinders of the motor, each retarder electrically connected to an electronic control module by one of a plurality of control leads. The brake warning apparatus includes an electrical interface electrically connected to each one of the plurality of respective control leads for receiving a control signal from the electronic control module. The brake warning apparatus also includes a brake warning switch for receiving the control signal from the electrical interface and in response to the control signal passing an electrical current to the brake warning light.

Abstract: The vehicle signalization retrofit kit according to the present invention comprises a limit switch assembly wherein a pair of limit switches are pre-wired with a colour coded wiring system and connectors, and are adjustably affixed to a post that is easily mountable by bonding to the firewall of a vehicle, between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal. The wiring system has a connection to the battery of the vehicle such that no interference with the wiring system or the fuse box of the vehicle is required. The retrofit kit also has a pair of light modules each having colored lights of red, amber and green colours. One light module is mountable to the front end of the vehicle and the other is mountable to the rear end of the vehicle for communicating to nearby drivers and pedestrians various operating conditions of the vehicle, such as braking, decelerating and accelerating.

Abstract: Left and right lamps or rear are connected to a stop lamp switch or a turn signal switch by left and right relays. When the turn signal switch is made ON to left and an intermittent signal is inputted from a flasher unit, a left relay is made ON by an output of a left integrating circuit and a left lamp is flashed in accordance with the intermittent signal. During the time period, an NAND circuit for inputting the intermittent signal is made H. Since a right relay is made OFF, when the stop lamp switch is made ON, a right lamp is continuously lighted. Thereafter, when the turn signal switch is made OFF, the NAND circuit is made L and the left relay is made OFF by rapidly discharging the left integrating circuit. Thereby, also the left lamp is shifted to light continuously without delay.

Abstract: A vehicle's operator can signal both the intended relative braking effort, and changes thereto, using a signal with a proportionately scaled and reactive display. A sensor measuring the current proportionate intensity of the intended and applied braking effort is attached to a vehicle's braking system. This sensor sends a signal to the associated external display (which may comprise multiple, separated areas). Each display area then shows that portion of its area commensurate with, or proportional to, the intensity of the intended and applied braking effort. The sensor, signal, and display(s) regularly repeat this at rapid intervals, thereby keeping the display responsive to and in accordance with the current intended and applied braking effort. In one enhancement, the outer limit of the display is activated when any braking effort is made, to enable rapid evaluation by any viewer between the relative effort applied and the potential full effort.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling brake-lights and reverse-lights on a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a vehicle speed sensor and a PRNDL selector capable of selecting at least PARK and REVERSE modes of operation. A control unit is coupled to the brake-light, to the reverse-light, to the vehicle speed sensor, and to the PRNDL selector, for illuminating the brake-light when the headlight is on and the vehicle is not moving, when the vehicle is not in PARK and is not moving, and when the vehicle's deceleration reaches a predetermined threshold, and for illuminating the reverse-light when the vehicle is not in REVERSE and is moving backwards.

Abstract: Integral vehicle braking indicator. Comprises an electronic system for processing actual speed signals and engine revolutions signals and a segment of lights which through proportionality (controlled by the electronic system) between the vehicle's actual speed loss and the number of lights located in the rear part of the vehicle which light up (comprising the entire segment) and the rate at which they do conveys to other drivers rapid information on actual loss of speed as a result of action on the braking system or sudden slowing of the engine, the type of braking being applied (fierce or progressive) and whether at the end the vehicle is moving or stationary.

Abstract: A proportional brake light system having an LED display carried on a motor vehicle and capable of instaneously warning motorists following from behind whether and how quickly the vehicle is likely to stop in response to an operator generated foot pressure being applied to the brake pedal shoe. The brake pedal shoe of the vehicle has a hollow interior, and an optical signal is transmitted along an optical transmission path extending therethrough. As the pressure applied by the operator to the pedal shoe is increased, more of the optical signal being transmitted along the optical transmission path is interrupted. A multi-stage comparator is responsive to an interruption of the optical signal so as to cause a corresponding number of LEDs from the display to be illuminated. The LEDs are arranged in a pair of linear arrays that arc aligned in oppositely extending illumination paths, such that an identical number of LEDs from each array is simultaneously illuminated to create a highly visible bar graph display.

Abstract: A contact support suitable for mounting on a cycle brake control cable, the support comprising: a first portion which is fixed relative to the cycle frame, said fixed portion having a first contact surface; a second portion which is movable relative to the cycle frame, and suitable for being secured to the cable, said moving portion presenting a second contact surface; the support comprising connection means between the fixed portion and the moving portion, said connection means being suitable for being deformed elastically between: an extreme relaxed state for the support in which the contact surfaces are spaced apart from each other; and a tensioned state for the support in which the contact surfaces press against each other, the connection means then being elastically deformed.

Abstract: A system for graphic display of point-to-point distance measurements in an object measuring system includes display of a graphic drawing representing the object and depictions of measured points representing their locations on the object and displays of lines between the points of selected pairs of displayed points to indicate where a distance measurement is taken. For each line there is displayed an indication that the measured distance is (a) within tolerance limits of a standard distance, (b) shorter than the standard distance by a difference greater than a lower tolerance limit or (c) greater than the standard distance by a difference exceeding an upper tolerance limit. There may simultaneously be displayed an alphanumeric table indicating the points, the measured and standard distances and the differences, which table may utilize the same tolerance indication scheme as the graphical representation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for brightening and dimming a brake light of automotive vehicle for enhanced display indication of braking includes a pulse width modulation unit to be electrically connected to a brake lamp for sequentially modulating the supply energy to the lamp to generate a brightening and dimming of the lamp. A time extent of the modulation is detected so that the modulation can be stopped after a preselected time period and the light will be continually on as in a conventional braking operation. After the brake is released by the operator, a second preselected time period for locking out the sequential interrupting is timed down, for avoiding repetitive flashing during stop-and-go traffic.

Abstract: A front mounted vehicle warning light system extending sufficiently from the vehicle to be viewable from the front and front side of the vehicle to indicate if a vehicle is accelerating or de-accelerating.

Abstract: A bike warning light control device essentially having a LED warning light provided on the rear mudguard of the bike; only a few LED bulbs are lighted when the power source is activated; when the brake is applied, a magneto switch on the handlebar clears away from the magnetic field of a magnet provided to the braking level to turn on all LED bulbs to warn the approaching vehicles; or a wireless signal transmission and receiving modulus are respectively provided to light all those LED bulbs of the warning light separately provided on a helmet to improve warning results and facilitate assembly of the present invention.

Abstract: A vehicle safety system used to enhance the safety of motorists by emitting warning signals from a remote unit. The vehicle safety system incorporates a local unit attached to an associated vehicle that detects the operating conditions of the associated vehicle and emits wireless transmissions of the operating conditions to the remote unit, which is removable and portable relative to the associated vehicle. Upon receiving the wireless transmissions, the remote unit produces warning signals based upon the wireless transmissions received.

Abstract: A vehicle safety system for preventing inadvertent acceleration of a vehicle by a driver is provided. The vehicle includes an engine that supplies power to move the vehicle, a transmission that transmits power from the engine to wheels of the vehicle, an acceleration module that controls the engine to increase power, and a brake module that slows down or stop the vehicle. The acceleration module includes an accelerator pedal that receives pressure applied by the driver, and the brake module includes a brake pedal that receives pressure applied by the driver. The system includes a pressure sensor that senses pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, and a control circuit that is connected to the pressure sensor and the vehicle. The control circuit is activated to prevent inadvertent acceleration of the vehicle when the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor exceeds a predetermined safety threshold.

Abstract: Brake pressure indication apparatus in a vehicle includes a plurality of red L.E.D.s arranged in a ladder-like configuration. The L.E.D.s illuminate progressively in response to brake pressure. As brake pressure is increased, more L.E.D.s illuminate. Brake pressure may be sensed in either of two ways, such as movement of the brake pedal or the expansion of a flexible brake hose.