VEHICULAR GRAPHICS PROJECTION SYSTEM
First Claim
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1. A lighting apparatus for an automobile, comprising:
- a projection device coupled to the automobile;
wherein the projection device is configured to project an image onto a display surface that is external to the automobile.
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Abstract
A lighting apparatus for an automobile generally includes a projection device coupled to the automobile (e.g., an external component, such as a door handle assembly) wherein the projection device is configured to project an image onto a display surface that is external to the automobile (e.g., the ground adjacent to a door of the automobile or a region near the door handle itself). The lighting apparatus is configured to activate in response to one or more events, such as proximity of a key fob, the unlocking of one or doors, or the like.
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1. A lighting apparatus for an automobile, comprising:
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a projection device coupled to the automobile; wherein the projection device is configured to project an image onto a display surface that is external to the automobile. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An outside handle assembly for an automobile comprising:
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a lighting apparatus including a projection device configured to project an image onto a display surface external to the automobile, wherein the projection device includes a light emitting diode configured to emit light toward the display surface along an optical path, and an emblem component positioned between the light emitting diode and the display surface such that projected image corresponds to the emblem component; and a power source coupled to the lighting apparatus and configured to selectively activate the lighting apparatus in response to one or more user-generated event. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A method for providing external lighting for an automobile, the method comprising:
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receiving a user-generated event associated with the automobile; and projecting an image on a display surface external to the automobile in response to the user-generated event. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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