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Circuit for compensating for failure of a light source in an automotive vehicle

  • US 5,680,098 A
  • Filed: 09/27/1995
  • Issued: 10/21/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A lighting system for an automotive vehicle comprising:

  • a first light source having a first function and a first duty cycle associated therewith;

    a second light source having a second function and a second duty cycle associated therewith;

    a memory storing said first and second functions; and

    a control means connected to said first and second light sources and said memory, for activating said first and second light sources according to said first and second functions stored in said memory, said control means detecting a current to said a first light source, upon detection of a failure of said first light source changing said duty cycle of said second light source to provide said first function.

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