PRINTED LED TRIM PANEL LAMP
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1. An illumination apparatus for a vehicle comprising:
- a circuit disposed on a trim panel comprising at least one light source comprising a plurality of LEDs in a semiconductor ink; and
at least one proximity sensor disposed proximate a surface of the trim panel and configured to selectively activate the at least one circuit, wherein the trim panel is configured to receive at least one edge of a first window of the vehicle.
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Abstract
An illumination apparatus for a vehicle is disclosed. The illumination apparatus comprises a circuit disposed on a trim panel. The illumination apparatus comprises at least one light source formed by plurality of LEDs in a semiconductor ink. The illumination apparatus further comprises at least one proximity sensor disposed proximate a surface of the trim panel and configured to selectively activate the at least one circuit. The trim panel is configured to receive at least one edge of a window of the vehicle.
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20 Claims
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1. An illumination apparatus for a vehicle comprising:
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a circuit disposed on a trim panel comprising at least one light source comprising a plurality of LEDs in a semiconductor ink; and at least one proximity sensor disposed proximate a surface of the trim panel and configured to selectively activate the at least one circuit, wherein the trim panel is configured to receive at least one edge of a first window of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An illumination apparatus for a vehicle comprising:
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a circuit disposed on a window molding of a door comprising a plurality of light sources; at least one proximity sensor disposed proximate a surface of the trim panel; and a controller in communication with the at least one proximity sensor to control at least a first light source of the plurality of light sources to illuminate in response to a proximity detection and to control at least a second light source of the plurality of light sources to illuminate in response to a door open status signal. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A lighting apparatus for a vehicle comprising:
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a locating mechanism configured to retain a position of a circuit assembly along a longitudinal extent of a trim panel; and at least one light source disposed on the circuit assembly electrically coupled to a plurality of electrodes disposed on the trim panel such that the circuit assembly is adjustable along the longitudinal extent. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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