Vehicle signal light fixture performing multiple signaling functions using an array of LEDs
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1. A signal light fixture for use on a vehicle, comprising:
- a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged to form an array divided into a first section and a second section, wherein LEDs in the first section emit red light, and wherein LEDs in the second section emit yellow light;
wherein a portion of the LEDs in the first section are illuminated to perform a rear tail light function;
wherein all of the LEDs in the first section are illuminated to perform a brake light function;
wherein a portion of the LEDs in the second section are illuminated to perform a running light function; and
wherein all of the LEDs in the second section are illuminated to perform a turn signal function.
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A signal light fixture for use on a vehicle has a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged to form an array divided into a first section and a second section, wherein LEDs in the first section emit red light, and wherein LEDs in the second section emit yellow light. A portion of the LEDs in the first section are illuminated to perform a rear tail light function, and all of the LEDs in the first section are illuminated to perform a brake light function. A portion of the LEDs in the second section are illuminated to perform a running light function, and all of the LEDs in the second section are illuminated to perform a turn signal function.
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1. A signal light fixture for use on a vehicle, comprising:
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a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged to form an array divided into a first section and a second section, wherein LEDs in the first section emit red light, and wherein LEDs in the second section emit yellow light;
wherein a portion of the LEDs in the first section are illuminated to perform a rear tail light function;
wherein all of the LEDs in the first section are illuminated to perform a brake light function;
wherein a portion of the LEDs in the second section are illuminated to perform a running light function; and
wherein all of the LEDs in the second section are illuminated to perform a turn signal function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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