Vehicle equipped with appreciation signal indicator
A vehicle-mounted gratitude signal reduces stress and conflict by expressing thanks to following drivers, improving driving comfort and safety through a non-intrusive, brake-light-like mechanism.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2023107543
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-06-12
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-24
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Existing vehicles lack a mechanism to express gratitude to other drivers during route transfers, leading to increased stress and potential conflict during congested driving situations.
A signal sticker or panel with a gratitude message is installed on the vehicle's rear, activated by an ON/OFF switch, mimicking brake light functionality to convey thanks to following vehicles without interfering with driving operations.
Reduces stress and fosters a positive driving environment by acknowledging the act of route transfer, enhancing driver comfort and safety.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical field]
[0001] The present invention is in the field of the art of vehicle operation on roads. [Background technology]
[0002] Currently, various safety devices are installed in passenger cars, freight vehicles, etc. based on safety standards, environmental standards have been established regarding exhaust gas treatment, etc., and safety standards have been established to ensure the utmost comfort and safety for drivers and passengers.
[0003] Under current operating conditions, multiple vehicles of various types travel simultaneously on the same road, going up and down the road, changing lanes, making sudden stops, searching for destinations, turning right and left, cutting in line, etc., in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
[0004] The roads belong to everyone, and all drivers want to drive comfortably and safely, while being considerate to others.
[0005] However, driving requires using all five senses and bodies to abide by laws and regulations, which can make drivers feel a certain amount of stress.
[0006] Especially during traffic jams, it is important to be willing to give way to others.
[0007] Specifically, when the main road is congested, vehicles waiting to enter the main road from parking lots on either side or narrow roads without traffic lights may become enraged if a vehicle on the main road stops in front of them, blocking their way, which could lead to trouble.
[0008] On the other hand, if vehicles on the main lane read the flow of traffic and give way to vehicles waiting in parking lots on either side or at the exit of a narrow road without traffic lights to enter the main lane, the vehicles that are able to exit from either side can enter the main lane with gratitude and a sense of calm.
[0009] This creates a relationship between the person handing over the car and the person being handed over to. Currently, the person being handed over to may signal their appreciation by flashing their brake lights a few times. This is very well received and refreshing.
[0010] On the other hand, if the person to whom the transfer is made receives no reaction and simply walks right past the person as if nothing had happened, this will only increase the person's stress.
[0011] Therefore, stressful driving can become unwittingly messy. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0012] [Patent Document 1] Not found on J-PlatPat. [Non-patent literature]
[0013] [Non-Patent Document 1] The device proposed in this patent is not currently installed in existing vehicles. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0014] As mentioned above, the reality today is that even if one drives safely and obeys the Road Traffic Act and various standards, one cannot help but feel some degree of stress while driving.
[0015] The present invention aims to reduce stress that occurs while driving under stress. [Means for solving the problem]
[0016] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a signal on the rear of a vehicle that conveys a message of gratitude to the following vehicle for handing over the route.
[0017] This signal is in the form of a sticker or panel and flashes with an ON / OFF switch via electrical current.
[0018] Signals should be installed so as not to interfere with driving operations.
[0019] Recently, more and more vehicles are being equipped with brake lights. In passenger cars, they are now installed relatively high up, close to the ceiling.
[0020] This was originally installed to prevent rear-end collisions and is intended to alert following vehicles while driving.
[0021] Therefore, the "signal of gratitude to the following vehicle" proposed in this invention is also in the form of one of the brake lights mentioned above. Effect of the Invention
[0022] For a vehicle that has handed over its route to another vehicle, when the vehicle in front gives a signal of gratitude, its irritation disappears and it becomes more calm, its stress is reduced, and ultimately it does not cause any trouble. [Brief description of the drawings]
[0023] [Figure 1] A rear view of a signal to convey gratitude to a following vehicle in an embodiment of the present invention and an example of a message to express gratitude in the signal [Diagram 2] A diagram showing the relationship between the main road, the parking lots on either side of it, the narrow road, and traffic jams DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0024] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0025] Figure 1-1 shows a sticker or panel on which a car that has been able to move from the left or right side of the main line onto the main line has written a message of thanks to the following car that has encouraged the car to move over.
[0026] A message such as "thank you" expressing gratitude is written on the seal or panel for sending the signal, and the seal or panel is fixed to the inside of the rear glass 3.
[0027] The seal or panel carries an electric current, and when a signal is sent, the switch is turned on to emit an electric light.
[0028] The signal switch should be installed near the driver's seat to avoid interfering with driving operations.
[0029] 2 denotes a brake light, which is the reference model of the thank-you signal according to the present invention.
[0030] 3 is a rear view of a car's rear window, showing the positioning of the thank you signal.
[0031] . Figure 2 shows a typical road with one lane 7 going up on the left side of the main line and one lane 8 going down on the right side.
[0032] A narrow road 10 runs off to the left, forming a three-way intersection 4, and a parking lot exit 4 abuts the road on the right.
[0033] On main line 11, both the upbound lane 7 and the downbound lane 8 are congested with vehicles 1, 2, 3, 5, and 5a to 5h.
[0034] Car 2 was waiting for the traffic to stop so that it could get onto main line 11, but the traffic on the main line continued unabated. Car 1 then predicted the traffic jam and stopped, urging the waiting car 2 to move onto the main line, which allowed the car to move onto the main line smoothly.
[0035] Car 3, which has moved to the main line and is going straight, transmits a signal 13 accompanied by an electric flash to express its gratitude to car 1.
[0036] With the above configuration and operation, the car 3 that is finally handed over to the main line sends a signal 3 to express gratitude to the car that handed over, which reduces stress for the handed over car, i.e., the following car, and allows it to focus on driving safely and comfortably. [Explanation of symbols]
[0037] [Figure 1] 1 Signalling stickers or panels Example of a thank you message to include in Signal ▲1▼Thank you ▲2▼Thank you, my friend ▲3▼ Thank You ▲4▼ Thank you!! ▲5▼ I am grateful ▲6▼ Other words of gratitude 2 Brake lights 3. Back glass [Figure 2] 1. Cars that stop to encourage passengers to move onto the main line 1a Parking position 2 Cars waiting to enter the main line 3 Cars that could move to the main line 4 Exit to main line 5. General vehicles 5a~5h Cars in traffic jams Signal from a car moving onto the 6th line 7 Upbound 8 Downbound Lane 9 Planting space 10 Narrow Road 10a Parking Lot 11 Main Line 12 Center Line 13 Gratitude Signal
Claims
[Claim 1] A car equipped with a signal device on the rear that emits an electric light when switched on, and is made up of a sticker or panel with a message of appreciation such as "thank you" written on it.
