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7602279 Wheel lifted and grounded identification for an automotive vehicle  
A control system ( 18 ) for an automotive vehicle ( 10 ) has a first roll condition detector ( 64 A), a second roll condition detector ( 64 B), a third roll condition detector ( 64 C), and a...
7573378 Brake light system for vehicle  
A vehicle brake light system includes a plurality of lighting units arranged in a horizontally and vertically spaced apart relation on the rear of a vehicle. Horizontally spaced apart lighting...
7548173 Vehicle on-board unit  
A vehicle on-board unit of a host vehicle is configured to activate its brake lights upon determining a vehicle traveling condition exists that is indicative of a potentially inadequate safety zone...
7525418 Segmented brake light  
A segmented brake light has a detecting module mounted in a vehicle near a brake pedal, a driving module connected to the detecting module and multiple light modules controlled by the driving...
7499785 Extended braking compensation in hybrid braking systems  
A method for balancing brake force is disclosed. The method includes determining whether a deceleration value reaches a first deceleration threshold in response to a braking event and determining...
7495584 Wireless steering column switch levers  
A switch-equipped lever of the type mounted on a vehicle steering column and having an end knob with a switch mechanism for controlling a remote vehicle system, in which the knob is provided with a...
7486204 Warning alert system and method for pedestrians  
A speed control system employing a remote control system in which a vehicle is provided with a vehicle engine disabling/brake activating device capable of receiving a signal to immediately stop the...
7477141 Modulated vehicle safety light system  
A system, method and apparatus for modulated control of a vehicle lighting systems is useful for brake lights and/or running lights in a motor vehicle. Various vehicle operating parameters are...
7471190 Anti-theft vehicle alarm system  
An anti-theft vehicle alarm system includes an acceleration sensor acting as a tilt sensor, a microcomputer, a first power source for supplying a first voltage to the microcomputer, and a second...
7447581 Procedure for controlling the light width of a motor vehicle  
In a method for traffic dependent light width adjustment of light width for headlights in a motor vehicle, at least two image capturing units are provided whose pictures are forwarded to a control...
7427928 Information system  
An information system is provided for transmitting data into a local area surrounding the transmitter. The transmitter may be used to provide information to pedestrians, or to passing road traffic....
7400238 Brake light system  
A lightweight utility vehicle brake lighting system comprising a brake pedal position sensor, a controller and a brake light circuit. The brake pedal position sensor senses the position, e.g.,...
7400237 Signaling system for use in a vehicle to provide a signal indicative of a change in a vehicle speed  
The present invention relates to an advanced warning system operable to provide a more precise indicator to the operator of a following vehicle as to the changes in vehicle speed of the leading...
7397355 Reversibly mountable acceleration/de-acceleration warning light  
A reversible front or rear mounted vehicle warning light system employing an accelerometer circuit to control the initiation of warning lights to indicate if a vehicle is accelerating or...
7391311 Carrying cargo reminder and method of reminding about transportation of external cargo  
A cargo reminder for a driver of a vehicle includes an accelerometer, a controller to detect an acceleration change in the vehicle based on output signals from the accelerometer, and an alarm...
7391309 Braking monitoring system  
A monitoring system for driver's braking habits comprising a sensor connected to brakes of a vehicle provided to sense and evaluate the following levels of pressure being applied to the brakes by a...
7375618 Speed control system for automatic stopping or deceleration of vehicle  
A speed control system employing a remote control system in which a vehicle is provided with a vehicle engine disabling/brake activating device or a vehicle speed control device capable of...
7369845 Managing features available on a portable communication device based on a travel speed detected by the portable communication device  
A portable communication device detects a current speed of travel of the portable communication device independent of any vehicle temporarily transporting the portable communication device. A speed...
7365769 Activating a vehicle's own brake lights and/or brakes when brake lights are sensed in front of the vehicle, including responsively to the proximity of, and/or rate of closure with, a forward vehicle  
Any presence of brake light emissions of another vehicle to the forward of a subject vehicle is sensed in a color camera and microprocessor system that detects (i) red light(s) illuminations in...
7330106 Severe and controlled braking alert signaling apparatus for vehicles  
An inertia controlled deceleration signal apparatus for use in a leading automobile vehicle, which apparatus is in addition to the standard brake signal light and transmits a warning light to a...
7307518 Multi-level brake light indicator for vehicles  
A vehicle safety lighting system includes a panel including light-emitting sources housed therein that are arranged in isolated series equidistantly juxtaposed along the panel. One light-emitting...
7295103 Integrated sensor system and method for a farm tire  
An integrated tire monitoring system for an agricultural vehicle control system comprises at lease one sensor integrally coupled to at least one tire on a farm vehicle; an external reader for...
7253610 Self-powered bicycle signal output device and display apparatus using same  
A bicycle signal output device comprises a magnet structured to be mounted to one of a first part and a moving part of a bicycle, a coil structured to be mounted to the other one of the first part...
7242281 Speed control system  
A speed control system employing a remote control system in which a vehicle is provided with a vehicle engine disabling/brake activating device capable of receiving a signal to immediately stop the...
7221263 Helmet lighting system  
A lighting system adapted to mount on a motorcycle or bicycle helmet. The lighting system includes a one or more accelerometers coupled to the helmet and a processor adapted to process the signals...
7207423 Acceleration sensor for motor vehicles  
An acceleration sensing unit ( 1 ) includes an acceleration sensor element ( 4 ), wherein said sensing unit ( 1 ) emits an electric signal at a signal output (k 3 , k 4 ), the sensing unit ( 1 ) is...
7199705 Wireless tailgate lights  
This device is a wireless tailgate braking and turn signal System, which will temporarily enable a driver of a vehicle to have taillights and/or a blinker system for emergency situations. This...
7190260 Reaction advantage anti-collision systems and methods  
A vehicle anti-collision system and method for is disclosed which provides drivers with additional time in which to react to significant roadway events which often precede accidents. The simplest...
7190258 Alarm for a livestock trailer and method of use thereof  
Embodiments of an alarm circuit/device located in a livestock trailer that activates during the braking and/or turning of a trailer and tow vehicle combination is described along with a method of...
7170402 Automatic braking light  
An inertia-activated braking light ( 1 ) for attachment to pedal cycles and the like. A display of LEDs ( 15 ) is automatically illuminated on deceleration. This is achieved by an inertia mass...
7158019 Integrated LED warning and vehicle lamp  
An integrated LED warning and vehicle lamp according to aspects of the present invention has a base configured to directly replace an existing vehicle lamp by reception into the lamp's reflector...
7154387 Vehicle deceleration warning system  
A warning system housed in a license plate bracket and installed on a vehicle. The system includes a self-contained power source, an accelerometer to measure the deceleration force of the vehicle,...
7119669 Method and apparatus for detecting vehicular collisions  
A portable electronic device, like a cellular telephone is capable of detecting collisions between vehicles and notifying the proper authorities. The device includes a microprocessor and memory, in...
7098781 Vehicle braking alert system  
A vehicle braking alert system installed in a vehicle comprises a receiver installed at a head portion of the vehicle for receiving signals from a front vehicle; and transferring the received...
7088228 Safety warning light device for vehicle  
A warning light device includes a light member, and a coupling device for coupling the light member to the accelerator pedal of the vehicle, to actuate the light member to generate warning light...
7075423 Combination illuminating inverse function power indicator and a brake light  
Disclosed is a multi-function illuminating display for a motor vehicle combining an inverse function illuminating engine power indicator, a brake light, directional lights, and park lights. The...
7046133 Brake light circuit for engine retarder  
A brake warning apparatus for a vehicle having a motor brake retarder system for warning a trailing vehicle the motor brake retarder system is activated and the vehicle is decelerating. The motor...
7026923 Vehicle signalization retrofit kit  
The vehicle signalization retrofit kit according to the present invention comprises a limit switch assembly wherein a pair of limit switches are pre-wired with a colour coded wiring system and...
7019632 Vehicle braking signal system with varying area display  
A vehicle's operator can signal both the intended relative braking effort, and changes thereto, using a signal with a proportionately scaled and reactive display. A sensor measuring the current...
7015805 Method and device for automatic controlling of the deceleration of a vehicle  
A method and a device for controlling deceleration devices of a vehicle during a braking operation, e.g., a vehicle which is equipped with a sensor for adaptive cruise control. During the braking...
7002459 Integral vehicle brake indicator  
Integral vehicle braking indicator. Comprises an electronic system for processing actual speed signals and engine revolutions signals and a segment of lights which through proportionality...
6958683 Multipurpose vision sensor system  
A multipurpose sensing system ( 10 ) for a vehicle ( 12 ) includes an optic ( 14 ) that is directed at multiple viewing areas ( 18 ). A vision sensor ( 16 ) is coupled to the optic ( 14 ) and...
6946955 Initial movement indicator system and method for a wheeled ground vehicle  
An initial movement indicator for a vehicle comprises at least one warning light, and a controller structured and arranged to receive a signal indicative of vehicle movement along the ground and to...
6943677 Modulated intensity flasher for vehicle brake light with lockout  
A method and apparatus for brightening and dimming a brake light of automotive vehicle for enhanced display indication of braking includes a pulse width modulation unit to be electrically connected...
6937146 Vehicle acceleration/de-acceleration warning light system  
A front mounted vehicle warning light system extending sufficiently from the vehicle to be viewable from the front and front side of the vehicle to indicate if a vehicle is accelerating or...
6911905 Device and system for indicating rapid deceleration in vehicles  
A device and system for indicating rapid deceleration to warn the operator and/or others of an urgent deceleration condition is provided. The device includes one or more sensors that are responsive...
6888452 Method and apparatus for warning a following vehicle during braking  
A method and apparatus for warning a following vehicle when a vehicle in front applies its brakes are provided. At least one brake light of a vehicle illuminates during a braking process as the...
6885294 Motor vehicle display apparatus  
An apparatus is disclosed for indicating the state of motion of a subject vehicle to a driver of a following vehicle, by means of an array of lamps ( 2, 10-21 ) on the subject vehicle. The...
6870474 Vehicle safety signaling system  
A signaling system for vehicle's to indicate changes in vehicle's speed during acceleration and deceleration as well as relative constant speed conditions to following motorists. A light signaling...
6850156 Anti-collision safety system for vehicle  
An anti-collision safety system for a vehicle includes a microprocessor which receives one or more inputs and controls an output of at least one indicator or signaling device in response to the...
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