Method and apparatus for vehicle brake light control

Details Method and apparatus for vehicle brake light control Method and apparatus for vehicle brake light control

2008-03-19

2010-11-16

Pham, Toan N (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Land vehicle alarms or indicators

External signal light system

C340S463000, C340S468000, C340S479000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07834751

ABSTRACT:
A method for controlling the brake lights of a vehicle includes determining vehicle deceleration potential and modulating brake light activation based upon the vehicle deceleration potential, the modulating comprising changing at least one of brake light intensity and flashing of the brake lights.

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