Vehicle signal control module and system

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2005-04-26

2005-04-26

Pyo, Kevin (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controlled circuit

C250S2140SW, C250S221000, C340S475000, C200S061320

Reexamination Certificate

active

06884986

ABSTRACT:
A switching mechanism for controlling vehicle headlights, turn signals, and emergency flashers includes a housing mounted on a control stock rigidly mounted to the vehicle steering column. The housing includes depressions for each of the functions, and light source and optical responsive switch on opposite sides of each depression, the light source being aimed at the optical switch whereby a light beam traverses the depression. A controller is responsive to interruption of the beam by the vehicle operator placing a finger in the depression to control the corresponding vehicle function. The mechanism includes an algorithm executable on a microprocessor for controlling the turn signal switching function. The microprocessor receives input signals from switches activated by the vehicle operator and a vehicle speed sensor, and based on the algorithm, the turn signal function is controlled.

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