Wireless Brake Light Apparatus for Vehicle Deceleration Signaling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Aftermarket brake light enhancements face challenges with complex installation, inconvenient operation, and ineffective signaling of deceleration, limiting their commercial value and safety effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A brake light enhancement apparatus that secures to the vehicle's rear window, featuring a self-contained power supply, acceleration sensor, and processing circuitry, allowing for easy installation and operation without altering the vehicle's wiring, and providing an effective and adjustable light signal to follow drivers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If wired systems are used to modify existing brake lights, then the brake light signaling effectiveness is improved, but the installation complexity increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the brake light enhancement functionality from the vehicle's existing wiring system by using a wireless, battery-powered apparatus. This removes the need to tap into power lines, strip wires, or connect to the vehicle's electrical system, thereby maintaining illumination effectiveness while eliminating installation complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a wireless communication intermediary (such as Bluetooth or other wireless protocols) between the mobile device and the brake light apparatus. This intermediary enables configuration and control without physical wiring connections, resolving the contradiction between effective signaling and simple installation
2Device complexity
If wireless systems are used with separate power supply, then the installation simplicity is improved, but the vulnerability to harsh driving environments worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies beforehand cushioning by designing the apparatus with protective features against harsh driving environments before deployment. This includes using ruggedized components, proper sealing against moisture and dust, thermal management for battery operation, and vibration-resistant mounting, thereby maintaining installation simplicity while improving reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses protective enclosures and sealing mechanisms to shield the wireless apparatus from environmental factors. The housing protects internal components from moisture, dust, and physical impact, while maintaining a compact form factor that doesn't complicate installation and provides reliability in harsh conditions
3Illumination intensity
If aftermarket brake light enhancements are added to the vehicle, then the deceleration signaling effectiveness is improved, but the driver's visibility through the rearview mirror is impaired
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions the brake light apparatus in the rear window area, utilizing the vertical dimension of the rear window space. This placement allows the light to face rearward for effective signaling while being positioned above the driver's line of sight through the rearview mirror, thereby resolving the contradiction between signaling effectiveness and driver visibility
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution simplifies installation, ensures convenient operation, and enhances deceleration signaling visibility, improving safety and commercial viability by providing a robust, easy-to-install, and effective brake light system that does not compromise the vehicle's wiring or visibility.
Implementation Method 1
acceleration sensor, processing circuitry... determine deceleration of the vehicle
Implementation Method 2
brake lamp that pivots... signaling the following driver... brightly pulsing—or flashing—a brake light
Data Source
AI summary
A system for signaling vehicle deceleration having an acceleration sensor, processor, lamp controller, power supply, mount, and lamp. The acceleration sensor gathers acceleration data of the vehicle, and the processor interprets the acceleration data gathered. If, based on that data, the processor determines that the vehicle is decelerating beyond a preset threshold, the processor powers the lamp via the lamp controller. The system adjusts for various orientations and positions of installment.