Steering Wheel Light Bar
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1. A method of illuminating a light element mounted to a steering grip of a steering apparatus, the method comprising:
- receiving, from a processor, instructions for controlling operation of a light element;
varying an illumination characteristic of the light element in response to the instructions.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a steering apparatus for a vehicle having a including a light element providing indication and warning light signals to the user of the vehicle. The light element can be associated with a PCB mounted to the steering wheel grip for controlling the operation of the light element. The PCB may be thermally coupled to a heat exchange component such that heat from the light element is transferred from the PCB to the steering wheel grip.
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1. A method of illuminating a light element mounted to a steering grip of a steering apparatus, the method comprising:
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receiving, from a processor, instructions for controlling operation of a light element; varying an illumination characteristic of the light element in response to the instructions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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