Automatic cargo compartment lighting reactivation system

Details Automatic cargo compartment lighting reactivation system Automatic cargo compartment lighting reactivation system

2006-02-28

2006-02-28

Tran, Thuy Vinh (Department: 2821)

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems

Special application

Door or closure controlled load device

C307S010800, C340S943000, C362S496000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07005804

ABSTRACT:
A light activation system is provided for automatically illuminating a compartment in an automobile. The system comprises a light adapted to illuminate the compartment, a lighting circuit that activates and deactivates the light, and a distance sensor, electrically coupled to the lighting circuit, and adapted to cause the light to be activated when a person is within a predetermined distance from the compartment. A method is also provided for automatically illuminating a compartment in an automobile having a light that is adapted to illuminate the compartment, and a lighting circuit that activates and deactivates the light. The method comprises the step of activating the light when a person is within a predetermined distance from the compartment using a distance sensor that is electrically coupled to the lighting circuit.

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