# US 2019/0168665 A1 · Digital Display Screen Device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0168665 A1 - Document ID: US20190168665A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/266,111 - Filed: 2019-02-04 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2016-08-25 - Inventors: Karen Wright - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190168665A1 ## CPC - G09F 13/04: Signs, boards or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia - B60K 35/10: Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor - B60K 35/22: Display screens - B60K 35/28: characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics information; characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver - B60K 35/60: Instruments characterised by their location or relative disposition in or on vehicles (arrangements of lighting devices on dashboards B60Q3/10) - B60Q 1/268: {on windscreens or windows (B60Q1/302 takes precedence; lighting devices for vehicle interior on or for windows B60Q3/208)} - B60Q 1/5035: {electronic displays} - B60Q 1/52: for indicating emergencies - B60Q 1/544: {for indicating other states or conditions of the vehicle occupants, e.g. for indicating disabled occupants} - G06F 3/023: Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes - G06F 3/14: Digital output to display device {; Cooperation and interconnection of the display device with other functional units} - G06F 3/147: using display panels - G09F 21/04: by land vehicles - B60K 2360/1523: Matrix displays - B60K 2360/797: at the vehicle exterior - B60Q 1/34: for indicating change of drive direction (B60Q1/22 takes precedence) - B60R 16/0373: {Voice control (in general G10L)} - G09G 2330/021: Power management, e.g. power saving - G09G 2354/00: Aspects of interface with display user - G09G 2380/06: Remotely controlled electronic signs other than labels - G09G 2380/10: Automotive applications - G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS - B60K: ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES - B60Q: ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - G09G: ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVICES USING STATIC MEANS TO PRESENT VARIABLE INFORMATION (arrangements for transferring data between digital computers and displays G06F3/14; static indicating arrangements comprising an association of a number of separate sources or light control cells G09F9/00; static indicating arrangements comprising integral associations of a number of light sources H01J, H01K, H10H, H05B33/12; scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission, details thereof H04N1/00) ## Abstract A digital display screen device comprises an elliptical housing having an illuminated screen positionable in the rear window of a vehicle, capable of displaying information viewable through the rear window of the vehicle. The information displayed on the screen is a safety indicator or a need for roadside assistance in a critical situation. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A digital display screen device for a vehicle, the vehicle having a rear window, the digital display screen device comprising: an elliptical shaped housing positionable in the rear window of the vehicle; an elongated screen mounted on the housing and viewable through the rear window of the vehicle, the screen displaying information; and a control mechanism in communication with the screen for controlling power to and information on the screen; wherein upon activation of the screen, the information displayed on the screen is a safety indicator or a need for roadside assistance in a critical situation. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The digital display screen device of claim 1 wherein the screen is sized and shaped for fitting into the back window of the vehicle. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The digital display screen device of claim 1 wherein the information is a written message. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The digital display screen device of claim 3 wherein the message displayed on the screen is selected by a user. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The digital display screen device of claim 4 wherein the message is preprogrammed. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The digital display screen device of claim 5 wherein the message is selected from the group consisting of FLAT TIRE, OUT OF GAS, OFFICER ASSISTANCE, U TURN, REVERSE, CAUTION, HOSPITAL, and AMBER ALERT. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The digital display screen device of claim 1 wherein the message is emblazoned in bright, red block letters flashing across the sign, readable from left to right. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The digital display screen device of claim 1 wherein the control mechanism is a cordless handheld remote control component. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The digital display screen device of claim 1 wherein the control mechanism is voice automated or a remote control component connected by an elongated power cord. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The digital display screen device of claim 1 wherein the control mechanism is positionable on a dashboard of the vehicle. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The digital display screen device of claim 1 wherein the control mechanism has a series of push buttons with individual buttons representing various messages to be displayed on the screen. ### Claim 12 A method for communicating from a vehicle, the vehicle having a rear window, the method comprising: positioning an elliptical housing in the rear window of the vehicle; mounting an elongated screen on the housing; viewing the screen through the rear window of the vehicle, the screen displaying information; providing a control mechanism; communicating with the screen for controlling power to and information on the screen; and displaying the information on the screen. ### Claim 13 A digital display screen device for a vehicle, the vehicle having a rear window, the digital display screen device comprising: an elliptical housing positionable in the rear window of the vehicle; an elongated screen mounted on the housing and viewable through the rear window of the vehicle, the screen displaying a message; and a control mechanism in communication with the screen for controlling power to and message on the screen; wherein upon activation of the screen, the message displayed on the screen is selected to provide a safety indicator or a need for roadside assistance in a critical situation; and wherein the message is emblazoned in bright, red block letters flashing across the sign, readable from left to right. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The digital display screen device of claim 13 wherein the screen is sized and shaped for fitting into the back window of the vehicle. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The digital display screen device of claim 14 wherein the message displayed on the screen is selected by a user. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The digital display screen device of claim 15 wherein the message is preprogrammed. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The digital display screen device of claim 16 wherein the message is selected from the group consisting of FLAT TIRE, OUT OF GAS, OFFICER ASSISTANCE, U TURN, REVERSE, CAUTION, HOSPITAL, and AMBER ALERT. ### Claim 18 (depends on 13) The digital display screen device of claim 13 wherein the control mechanism is voice automated or a cordless handheld remote control component. ### Claim 19 (depends on 13) The digital display screen device of claim 13 wherein the control mechanism is a remote control component connected by an elongated power cord. ### Claim 20 (depends on 13) The digital display screen device of claim 13 wherein the control mechanism is positionable on a dashboard of the vehicle and has a series of push buttons with individual buttons representing various messages to be displayed on the screen.