Emergency auto visual communication system

• US 6,195,000 B1
• Filed: 02/19/1993
• Issued: 02/27/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 02/19/1993
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Jack V. Smith, Jesse M. Carter
• Original Assignee: Jack V. Smith, Jesse M. Carter
• Inventors: Smith, Jack V., Carter, Jesse M.
• Primary Examiner(s): TONG, NINA C
• Application Number:
  US08/019,666
• Time in Patent Office: 2,930 Days
• Field of Search: 340/425.5, 340/471, 340/461, 340/469, 340/525, 340/712, 340/702, 340/703, 340/793, 340/815.07, 340/815.17, 340/473
• US Class Current: 340/471
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/50 for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/5035 electronic displays

Abstract

There is herein described an emergency auto visual communication system that will enhance roadway, vehicular, and individual safety. Whereby the stranded motorist, accident victim, medical emergency, etc. is provided a viable means for communication of the situation to a casual observer, proper authorities, or other parties of interest accurately, precisely, and rapidly without having to leave the safety and confines of the vehicle. That is, the invention provides an advantageous means to prevent loss of life, save precious seconds, and provide the individual in need the proper help by use of the luminated electronic message board attached to the rear window of a vehicle controlled by a alpha-numeric computer keyboard.

Claims

1. An emergency auto visual communication system for advisement from vehicle to observer that precludes a requirement for braking, comprising:

a direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) power converter that is either inserted into the vehicle'"'"'s cigarette lighter socket or wired directly to the battery of the vehicle at one end;

wherein said DC/AC power converter is electrically connected to an illuminated electronic display (LED) at other end;

wherein said DC/AC power converter comprises an attachment means for mounting said converter at any places in the interior of the vehicle;

a remote control comprises a computer with either a keyboard or keypad that controls, communicates and send messages to said display (LED) wirelessly;

wherein said messages are alpha-numeric and graphic;

wherein a user can enter a new message via the keypad or keyboard and send it to said display (LED);

wherein said user is able to change an entered initial message, and immediately send said new message or said changed entered initial message to said display to be displayed;

a plurality multiple set of messages can be stored in said computer for either randomly or selectively displaying on said display (LED) by said user, wherein each set of message comprises a plurality of messages;

an elongated case encloses said display (LED);

wherein said case has two bracket mounts located on both left and right side of the case, respectively;

each bracket mount is bolted with a respective bracket;

on each bracket, a respective suction cup is attached to a respective bracket via a respective suction cup mount;

wherein said display (LED) attaches to either an interior rear, front or side window of the vehicle via said suction cups, allowing said messages to be displayed on said display (LED) that can be seen through the windows at any time in a day;

wherein said communication system enables said user to communicate with said observer outside the vehicle without leaving the confines of the vehicle.