# US 2019/0168663 A1 · Integrated display light assembly

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- Number: US 2019/0168663 A1
- Document ID: US20190168663A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 16/170,662
- Filed: 2018-10-25
- Published: 2019-06-06
- Earliest claimed: 2017-12-04
- Assignees: Flex-N-Gate Advanced Product Development, LLC
- Applicants: Flex-N-Gate Advanced Product Development, LLC
- Inventors: Todd Nykerk; Les Sullivan
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190168663A1

## CPC

- B60Q 1/2607: {comprising at least two indicating lamps}
- B60Q 1/5037: {the display content changing automatically, e.g. depending on traffic situation}
- B60Q 1/543: {for indicating other states or conditions of the vehicle (indicating taxis' state of hire or fare G07B13/045)}
- B60Q 1/549: {for expressing greetings, gratitude or emotions}
- B60R 13/10: Registration, licensing, or like devices
- B60R 25/104: characterised by the type of theft warning signal, e.g. visual or audible signals with special characteristics
- F21S 43/26: {Refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters not provided in groups F21S43/235 - F21S43/255}
- G09F 13/005: {Illumination controller or illuminated signs including an illumination control system}
- G09F 21/04: by land vehicles
- B60Q 2400/40: Welcome lights, i.e. specific or existing exterior lamps to assist leaving or approaching the vehicle
- B60Q 2900/30: Lamps commanded by wireless transmissions
- G09F 2013/222: {with LEDs}
- B60Q: ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F21S: NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS

## Abstract

An integrated display-light assembly for a vehicle includes a lamp housing for mechanically supporting an outer lens. A light source is positioned within the lamp housing behind a first portion of the outer lens. A display device is positioned within the lamp housing behind a second portion of the outer lens, different than the first portion. The display device illuminates a changeable visual content visible through the outer lens. The display device may be adapted for displaying digital images received from a controller. The light source may provide an automotive lighting function. The outer lens is positioned externally beside the display device and the light source for providing protection from external environmental conditions. The lamp housing is adapted to support the display device, the light source, and the outer lens.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An integrated display-light assembly for a vehicle, comprising:
a lamp housing configured to mechanically support an outer lens;
a light source positioned within the lamp housing behind a first portion of the outer lens; and
a display device positioned within the lamp housing behind a second portion of the outer lens, different than the first portion, wherein the display device illuminates a changeable visual content visible through the outer lens.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The integrated display-light assembly of claim 1, further comprising a controller for controlling the changeable visual content illuminated by the display device.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The integrated display-light assembly of claim 2, further comprising a user interface for providing inputs to the controller for changing the changeable visual content.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The integrated display-light assembly of claim 3, wherein the user interface is provided via a mobile device.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The integrated display-light assembly of claim 1, wherein the changeable visual content comprises customizable markings.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The integrated display-light assembly of claim 5, wherein the customizable markings include a welcome function programmed via the user interface.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The integrated display-light assembly of claim 1, wherein the display device displays license plate and registration information for the vehicle.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The integrated display-light assembly of claim 1, wherein the lamp housing and the light source provide a rear combination lamp for a vehicle.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The integrated display-light assembly of claim 1, wherein the changeable visual content is based on inputs received from other vehicle subsystems.

### Claim 10 (depends on 6)

The integrated display-light assembly of claim 6, wherein the controller instructs the display device to display the welcome function when doors of the vehicle are unlocked from a key fob.

### Claim 11

An external vehicle lamp assembly, comprising:
a display device adapted for displaying digital images received from a controller;
a light source located adjacent the display device for providing an automotive lighting function;
an outer lens positioned externally beside the display device and the light source for providing protection from external environmental conditions; and
a lamp housing adapted to support the display device, the light source, and the outer lens.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The external vehicle lamp assembly of claim 11, further comprising a user interface for providing inputs to the controller for changing the digital images.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The external vehicle lamp assembly of claim 12, wherein the user interface is part of a mobile device.

### Claim 14 (depends on 11)

The external vehicle lamp assembly of claim 11, wherein the digital images comprise customizable markings.

### Claim 15 (depends on 14)

The external vehicle lamp assembly of claim 14, wherein the customizable markings include a welcome function programmed via the user interface

### Claim 16 (depends on 11)

The external vehicle lamp assembly of claim 11, wherein the display device displays license plate and registration information for the vehicle.

### Claim 17 (depends on 11)

The external vehicle lamp assembly of claim 11, wherein the lamp housing and the light source provide a rear combination lamp for a vehicle.

### Claim 18 (depends on 11)

The external vehicle lamp assembly of claim 11, wherein the digital images are based on inputs received from other vehicle subsystems.

### Claim 19 (depends on 18)

The external vehicle lamp assembly of claim 18, wherein the other vehicle subsystem comprises a fuel gauge or a battery charge meter and the digital image provides a reminder when the fuel gauge indicates a low fuel status, or the battery charge meter indicates a low charge status.

### Claim 20 (depends on 11)

The external vehicle lamp assembly of claim 11, wherein the controller instructs the display device to display a custom message when doors of the vehicle are unlocked from a key fob.