Vehicle safety lighting & signaling system
First Claim
1. A vehicle safety lighting and signaling system, comprising:
- a vehicle providing an input;
a transmitting unit transmitting at least one unique signal in response to said input; and
one or more remote receiving units having a lighting element and responsive to said unique signal to illuminate said lighting element.
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Abstract
A vehicle safety lighting and signaling system includes a transmitting unit and multiple remote receiving units, each having a lighting and audible element, and that receive signals from the transmitting unit and selectively activates its signaling elements according to a predetermined signal response directed by the transmitting unit. The receiving unit includes a central processor that selectively decodes transmitted signals received from the transmitting unit and provides signals to a driver circuit that activate a visual signal, and audible signal, or both. A receiving unit may have an integral base affixed to an adjustable band, clothing or motorcycle, and that receiving unit is detachable from the base for charging and/or programming. The remote receiving units may include a band that is expandable for positioning about a cycle riders'"'"' arm or leg, and includes one or more lighting elements responsive to receiving a predetermined signal.
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25 Claims
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1. A vehicle safety lighting and signaling system, comprising:
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a vehicle providing an input;
a transmitting unit transmitting at least one unique signal in response to said input; and
one or more remote receiving units having a lighting element and responsive to said unique signal to illuminate said lighting element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method of providing an increased level of safety to a rider of a vehicle, comprising the steps of:
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providing a vehicle safety lighting and signaling system, said system comprising;
a transmitting unit transmitting at least one unique signal in response to said input; and
one or more remote receiving units having a lighting element and responsive to said unique signal to illuminate said lighting element;
wherein said transmitting unit receives an input from said vehicle;
sensing the condition of said input from said vehicle; and
selectively illuminating one or more of said lighting elements in response to said input.
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