Vehicle signal light fixture performing multiple signaling functions using an array of LEDs
AssigneePervaiz Lodhie
InventorsPervaiz Lodhie, Steven R. Becerra
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Abstract
A signal light fixture for use on a vehicle has a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged to form an array divided into a first section and a second section, wherein LEDs in the first section emit red light, and wherein LEDs in the second section emit yellow light. A portion of the LEDs in the first section are illuminated to perform a rear tail light function, and all of the LEDs in the first section are illuminated to perform a brake light function. A portion of the LEDs in the second section are illuminated to perform a running light function, and all of the LEDs in the second section are illuminated to perform a turn signal function.
Claims18
A signal light fixture for use on a vehicle, comprising:
- a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged to form an array divided into a first section and a second section, wherein LEDs in the first section emit red light, and wherein LEDs in the second section emit yellow light;
- wherein a portion of the LEDs in the first section are illuminated to perform a rear tail light function;
- wherein all of the LEDs in the first section are illuminated to perform a brake light function;
- wherein a portion of the LEDs in the second section are illuminated to perform a running light function;
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- wherein all of the LEDs in the second section are illuminated to perform a turn signal function.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.