External lighting effects for a vehicle
AssigneePanasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
InventorKARL WARREN FRISCH CRESSMAN
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Abstract
Examples of the disclosure relate to example devices and methods for a lighting system for a non-internal-combustion-engine (non-ICE) powered vehicle. An example vehicle includes an electric motor for propelling the vehicle. The vehicle also includes an external light source disposed on the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a controller to monitor a performance parameter of the electric motor and control the external light source to generate a lighting effect that corresponds with the performance parameter of the electric motor.
Claims20
A non-internal-combustion-engine (non-ICE) powered vehicle, comprising:
- an electric motor for propelling the vehicle;
- an external light source disposed on the outside of the vehicle;
- and
- a controller to monitor a performance parameter of the electric motor and control the external light source to generate a lighting effect that corresponds with the performance parameter of the electric motor.
A method of operating a lighting system for a non-internal-combustion-engine (non-ICE) powered vehicle, comprising:
- monitoring a performance parameter corresponding to input of a driver to an electric motor used for propulsion of the vehicle;
- and
- controlling an external light source disposed outside of the vehicle to generate a lighting effect that corresponds with the performance parameter of the electric motor.
A lighting system for a non-internal-combustion-engine (non-ICE) powered vehicle, comprising:
- a light source configured to generate an external lighting effect;
- and
- a controller to monitor a performance parameter of an electric motor and control the light source to generate a lighting effect that corresponds with the performance parameter of the electric motor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.