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Luminescent hitch angle detection component

  • US 9,464,886 B2
  • Filed: 08/07/2015
  • Issued: 10/11/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2013
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A lighting system for a trailer towed by a vehicle, comprising:

  • a hitch angle detection component disposed on the trailer having a predetermined image pattern provided for capture by an imaging device and recognition by an image processing unit;

    a light source disposed on the vehicle; and

    a photoluminescent structure forming the image pattern through a plurality of portions having the photoluminescent structure therein on the detection component and configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the light source.

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