Communications: electrical – Land vehicle alarms or indicators – External signal light system
Reexamination Certificate
2004-10-18
2008-12-09
Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)
Communications: electrical
Land vehicle alarms or indicators
External signal light system
C340S431000, C340S471000, C280S456100, C280S423100, C701S029000, C701S034000, C701S036000, C307S010100, C307S010800, C307S009100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07463139
ABSTRACT:
In a method for driving electronic devices connected to a vehicle trailer tow connector a trailer electronic device control signal is receiving from a vehicle data communication network. In response to the received control signal, a solid state power control device is switched to connect electrical power to a selected pin of the trailer tow connector. The trailer electronic device control signal may be received from a wiring harness connector connected to a vehicle data communication network. A vehicle trailer tow connector module includes a module housing. A vehicle wiring connector and a trailer wiring connector are coupled to the module housing. A power control circuit is connected to a selected pin in the trailer wiring connector. A controller circuit is coupled to the vehicle wiring connector for receiving communication data from a vehicle data bus, and coupled by control lines to the power control circuit.
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Burlak Gary Joseph
Mirowski Marian
Black Thomas G.
Jorgenson Lisa K.
Olsen Lin B
STMicroelectronics Inc.
Szuwalski Andre M.
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