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ADAPTIVE SHUNT FOR PULSING BRAKE LIGHT

  • US 20140361687A1
  • Filed: 06/10/2014
  • Published: 12/11/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/10/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device configured for installation in an existing vehicle brake light circuit having a brake detection line, at least one brake light, and a return line, the device including:

  • a first lead, a second lead and a third lead, the first lead and the second lead both configured for connection to one of either the brake detection line or the return line of the brake light circuit, and the third lead configured for connection to either the return line or the brake detection line, the second lead and the third lead defining a device output, the device output configured for connection in parallel with the at least one brake light;

    a control unit; and

    a switching member connected in parallel with the output and controlled by the control unit, the switching member configured to operate in a first state or a second state, wherein current provided at the device output is reduced when the switching member operates in the second state.

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