Wirelessly Controlled Vehicle Message System

• US 20140005860A1
• Filed: 06/10/2013
• Published: 01/02/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 06/28/2012
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Marion Chance
• Original Assignee: Marion Chance
• Inventors: Chance, Marion
• Application Number:
  US13/913,873
• Publication Number:
  US 20140005860A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 701/2
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/2615 mounted on the vehicle body, e.g. with magnets
• 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 1/545 for indicating other traffic conditions, e.g. fog, heavy traffic
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/549 for expressing greetings, gratitude or emotions
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 2900/30 Lamps commanded by wireless transmissions

Abstract

A digital vanity display system for a motor vehicle is presented, whereby a digital screen is connectable to the interior or exterior of the vehicle and a given message or symbol can be displayed therefrom via the driver or passenger'"'"'s wireless input thereto. The display device includes a digital display having an antiglare coating for clarity, along with a display body for housing the system elements that allow for the sign operation, wireless communications, and power. A handheld device within the vehicle, such as a phone or tablet, is wirelessly paired to the display system such that inputs from the user can be wirelessly communicated thereto to update the sign. It is contemplated that the sign function as a vehicle personalization device, a messaging system for nearby motorists, a warning sign, and a traffic signal between vehicles.

Claims

1. ) A wirelessly controlled vehicle mounted message system, comprising:

a vehicle display comprising;

a housing having an interior, a backside surface, and a frontside display surface;

a processing unit, a wireless communications means, computer storage, computer memory, and a power supply within said interior of said housing;

said frontside display surface comprising a digital display having an antiglare surface;

a vehicle attachment means adapted to removably secure to a vehicle surface;

a separate computing device having a display, an input means, an antenna, and being enabled for wireless communication with said vehicle display.

2. ) The system of claim 1, wherein said attachment means is secured to said housing backside surface.

3. ) The system of claim 1, wherein said attachment means further comprises at least one suction cup.

4. ) The system of claim 1, wherein said attachment means further comprises at least one magnet.

5. ) The system of claim 1, wherein said attachment means further comprises at least one mechanical fastener.

6. ) The system of claim 1, wherein said attachment means further comprises at least one suction cup secured to said housing frontside surface.

7. ) The system of claim 1, wherein said computing device is a cellular phone.

8. ) The system of claim 1, wherein aid computing device is a tablet computer.

9. ) The system of claim 1, wherein said computing device is an onboard vehicle computer.

10. ) The system of claim 9, wherein said onboard vehicle computer display is mounted within a vehicle dashboard.