Vehicle running light system
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1. A vehicle running light system, comprising:
- a running light configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes;
a controller configured to generate a plurality of control signals each for initiating activation of the running light in accordance with one of the plurality of operating modes; and
a circuit connection configured to communicate the control signals from the controller to the running light.
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Abstract
A running light is activated in response to a number of command signals that correspond to the activation of one or more vehicle lights. For example, the running light may blink when an associated turn signal blinks, may dimly illuminate when a parking light is on, and may shine brightly when a brake light is on.
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1. A vehicle running light system, comprising:
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a running light configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes;
a controller configured to generate a plurality of control signals each for initiating activation of the running light in accordance with one of the plurality of operating modes; and
a circuit connection configured to communicate the control signals from the controller to the running light. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of operating a running light that is responsive to a plurality of control signals, the method comprising:
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activating a vehicle light other than a running light; and
generating a control signal associated with the vehicle light and configured to initiate activation of the running light according to one of a plurality of operating modes in which the running light is configured to operate; and
activating the running light using the control signal. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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