LIGHTING DISPLAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Organization Name

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Masayoshi Takori of Wako-shi (JP)

Yuji Tsuchiya of Wako-shi (JP)

Kei Oshida of Wako-shi (JP)

LIGHTING DISPLAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18582713 titled 'LIGHTING DISPLAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation:

The patent application describes a lighting display device for vehicles that includes a tube assembly wall, light sources, and a lighting controller. The device is designed to display information such as figures and characters on the front or rear of a vehicle using a vertical array of tubes with light sources inside.

The device includes a tube assembly wall with tubes arranged vertically and horizontally on the front or rear of a vehicle.
Light sources are placed inside some of the tubes in the tube assembly wall.
A lighting controller controls the light sources to display information like figures and characters on the vehicle.

Key Features and Innovation:

Vertical and horizontal array of tubes for lighting display on vehicles.
Light sources inside the tubes for illuminating the display.
Lighting controller to control the display of information on the vehicle.

Potential Applications:

Vehicle advertising and branding.
Safety messages and warnings on vehicles.
Decorative lighting for vehicles in parades or events.

Problems Solved:

Enhances visibility and communication on vehicles.
Provides a customizable and dynamic way to display information on vehicles.

Benefits:

Increased visibility and safety on the road.
Customizable and eye-catching display for vehicles.
Enhanced branding and advertising opportunities.

Commercial Applications:

The technology could be used in various commercial applications such as vehicle advertising, emergency vehicles, and decorative lighting for special events. This innovation opens up new possibilities for creative and dynamic displays on vehicles.

Questions about the Technology:

1. How does this lighting display device improve safety on vehicles? 2. What are the potential customization options available with this technology?

Original Abstract Submitted

A lighting display device for a vehicle includes a tube assembly wall, a plurality of light sources, and a lighting controller. In the tube assembly wall, a plurality of tubes directed in a lighting display direction at the front or rear of a vehicle are arrayed in a vertical direction and a vehicle width direction. The light sources are disposed facing the inside of at least some tubes in the tube assembly wall. The lighting controller controls lighting of the light sources such that information such as figures and characters is displayed.