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US 2021/0264787 A1Published application
Vehicle Safety and Alert System
OwnerDevin Gordon, Morgan McCoyinventors
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Abstract
A system for automatic controlling of sonic and visual warnings on a vehicle is provided. The system uses a controller and software configured to the task of initiating sonic and light emission warnings of vehicle movement to surrounding workers in the area of the vehicle. Signals from engaged light and sound sensors may be employed to alter the sonic warnings to a more easily heard frequency and the light emitted warnings to a more easily seen color and brightness.
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A system for automatic controlling of sonic and visual warnings on a vehicle, comprising:
- a controller having a computer processor and electronic memory engaged therewith, said controller operatively positioned on a vehicle;
- a sonic alarm positioned on said vehicle;
- a light emitting alarm positioned on said vehicle;
- an ignition sensor communicating an ignition signal to said controller only when an engine on said vehicle is being started;
- engine operation software operating in said electronic memory of said controller, said engine operating software operating to the task upon receipt of said ignition signal, to communicate a startup signal to said sonic alarm to cause it to emit a startup sonic warning sound therefrom, and communicating said startup signal to said light emitting alarm to cause it to emit a startup warning light therefrom.
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