18159480. COLLECTIVE ZONE LIGHTING FEATURES simplified abstract (FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC)
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COLLECTIVE ZONE LIGHTING FEATURES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Keith Weston of Canton MI (US)
John Robert Van Wiemeersch of Novi MI (US)
Aaron Bradley Johnson of Allen Park MI (US)
Brendan F. Diamond of Grosse Pointe MI (US)
Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US)
COLLECTIVE ZONE LIGHTING FEATURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18159480 titled 'COLLECTIVE ZONE LIGHTING FEATURES
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a vehicle equipped with a wireless transceiver and a controller that can communicate with other vehicles wirelessly to collectively illuminate an area using their exterior lights.
- The vehicle has a wireless transceiver and a controller.
- The controller can create a group of vehicles through wireless messaging.
- The vehicles in the group are instructed to collectively light up an area using their exterior lights.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes wireless communication between vehicles to coordinate collective lighting.
- Enhances visibility and safety in a specific area by combining the exterior lights of multiple vehicles.
- The controller efficiently manages the group of vehicles to synchronize their lighting actions.
Potential Applications:
- Emergency response vehicles coordinating lighting in a rescue operation.
- Construction vehicles illuminating a work site collectively.
- Event management for synchronized lighting displays.
Problems Solved:
- Enhances visibility in dark or low-light environments.
- Facilitates coordination among multiple vehicles for a common lighting goal.
- Improves safety by increasing the visibility of a specific area.
Benefits:
- Improved safety in various scenarios.
- Efficient coordination of lighting resources.
- Enhanced visibility for better situational awareness.
Commercial Applications: Title: Collective Zone Lighting System for Vehicles This technology can be applied in industries such as emergency services, construction, and event management to improve safety and operational efficiency. The market implications include increased demand for vehicles equipped with this innovative lighting system.
Questions about Collective Zone Lighting System for Vehicles: 1. How does the collective lighting system improve safety in emergency response situations? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this technology in construction projects?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle for use in collective zone lighting includes a wireless transceiver and a controller. The controller is configured to create a group of vehicles using wireless messaging, via the wireless transceiver, between the vehicle and one or more other vehicles, and instruct the group of vehicles to collectively light an area using exterior lights of a plurality of the group of vehicles.
