Bright OnBoard Display

• US 20120098652A1
• Filed: 10/26/2010
• Published: 04/26/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 10/26/2010
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: David J. Varella, Jay Robert Widows
• Original Assignee: David J. Varella, Jay Robert Widows
• Inventors: Varella, David J., Widows, Jay Robert
• Application Number:
  US12/912,294
• Publication Number:
  US 20120098652A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/425.5
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/50 for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/503 using luminous text or symbol displays in or on the vehicle, e.g. static text
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/544 for indicating other states or conditions of the vehicle occupants, e.g. for indicating disabled occupants
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/545 for indicating other traffic conditions, e.g. fog, heavy traffic
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/547 for issuing requests to other traffic participants; for confirming to other traffic participants they can proceed, e.g. they can overtake
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/549 for expressing greetings, gratitude or emotions

Abstract

The present invention, Bright OnBoard Display and Control System, relates to a communication system, and more specifically to a message display unit. Bright Onboard Display and Control System utilizes illumination technology configured to display preset or user programmable text messages and graphics. The onboard display can be rectangular-shaped LCD, LED, or other illumination technology. A control system is coupled to the onboard display. The control system is designed so that it allows for simultaneously transmitting (sending and receiving) messages through social websites and other existing messaging platforms to the onboard display.

Claims

1. An apparatus containing Bright Onboard Display and Control System, the apparatus comprising:

(a) An onboard display utilizing an illumination technology to display text messages and graphics;

(b) A control system coupled to the onboard display;

(c) The control system having wireless communication technologies to enable other devices to program and initiate messaging, the wireless communication technologies may include but not limited to RF, Bluetooth, IR, or the combination thereof;

(d) The control system having features allowing messages sent to the onboard display to be simultaneously sent to one or more email addresses, web sites or currently existing messaging platforms; and

(e) The control system having features to receive messages from web sites or currently existing messaging platforms, the message received may be sent to onboard display.

(f) The control system having a speech recognition system that recognizes voice commands that triggers corresponding preset messages to display on the onboard display.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the onboard display is LCD, LED, or other illumination technology.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the speech recognition system further having the capacity of recognizing and converting voice messages to text in real time to display on the onboard display.

4. The apparatus in claim 1, wherein the control system further equipped with the following technologies for multiple means of programming as well as message initiation:

Bluetooth, IR, RF, 3G, 4G, Wifi, Wireless LAN, Ethernet Jack and USB port.

5. The apparatus in claim 1 further comprising a remote control with a setup menu incorporating numerous options, the remote control also having a microphone.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control system further comprising a microphone.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the onboard display can be installed on or inside the vehicle.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is aftermarket product, the device come with a touch screen and is a standalone component with dash mount.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is incorporated into the original electronic system of the vehicle.

10. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the control system is in the form of a touch screen interface built into the dash and is in conjunction with other electronic devices so that the user can select the mode (GPS, Audio, Video, or BrightOnboardDisplay).

11. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the menu options in the remote control comprises:

color of the message, personal information, set up option, animation speed, auto shutoff timer, and preset messages.

12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the features for allowing users to receive and send messages from web sites or currently existing messaging platforms may include but not limited to Ethernet jack, 3G, 4G, Wifi or the combination thereof.

13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control systems further comprising one or more means to transfer and backup data and settings, the means may include but not limited to multi-card reader, USB port or the combination thereof.

14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the device is made in various sizes in order to fit different makes and models of vehicles as it relates to the aftermarket product. An auto manufacturer can customize the apparatus into their design plans.

15. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the other devices may utilize software application (Apps) designed for them to become the primary or alternative programming devices;

the other devices may include but not limited to PC, smartphone, ipad/tablet.

16. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the preset messages include but not limited to four basic messaging purposes:

a) Major Problem Notification, e.g. personal health problems or vehicle problems

b) Traffic/Driving related communications

c) Novelty (Hi Cutie) or (Happy Holidays).

d) Advertising (Bob'"'"'s Tire Sale;

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