Vehicle illumination system and method

Details Vehicle illumination system and method Vehicle illumination system and method

2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Tran, Khoi (Department: 3664)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Vehicle subsystem or accessory control

C701S301000, C340S435000, C340S438000, C340S901000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07987030

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for illuminating a vehicle including a light source connected to an illuminatable component such as an interior or exterior vehicle door handle or steering wheel, and a control system including a plurality of sensors that monitor the vehicle and surroundings for predetermined conditions and selectively illuminate the component as a means of conveying information or warnings about the vehicle or its surroundings. Illumination may be enhanced by other auditory signals such as audio alarms or vibration. Predetermined conditions may include the proximity of a vehicle user, key fob activation or proximity, input from an entertainment system, activation of a pressure sensor, the presence of a person or object in proximity to the vehicle, or the vehicle's ignition or gear state.

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Prost-Fin et al, Provisional Application No. 60/644575, Steering Wheel, Jan. 19, 2005.

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