IMPROVEMENT OF HAZARD ALARM SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602019067613
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2018-12-11
- Filing Date
- 2019-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2039-12-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing emergency flasher systems in vehicles are insufficiently visible during emergencies, failing to provide clear visual communication to other drivers, and often remain inactive when needed most due to occupant injury or disability.
The system includes strobing light modules with microcontrollers that replace or augment existing signal lights, capable of strobing at higher rates than traditional flashers, and can be automatically activated by vehicle systems or manually through a dedicated switch.
The system significantly enhances visibility during emergencies, providing attention-grabbing visual cues that can help prevent accidents, and ensures that emergency signals can be automatically deployed even when vehicle occupants are unable to activate them manually.