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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8188850 | System for enhancing perception of a motor vehicle's mark emblem A system is provided for causing audible sounds, and/or visible actions, and/or motion to occur by a vehicle's mark emblem. The system may cause such actions to be initiated manually or automatically as a result of vehicle operation or operator action. Controls are ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8130092 | Inter-vehicle communication device for communicating other vehicles and method for communicating between vehicles An inter-vehicle communication device for a vehicle includes: a transmission element for transmitting information about the vehicle to other vehicles with a predetermined period; a transmission controller for controlling the transmission element; and a detector for ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8125326 | Intelligent vehicular speed control system A method, system and computer program product for providing notification to the driver of a vehicle when the vehicle's speed exceeds the speed limit within a speed control zone. A vehicular speed control (VSC) utility retrieves information indicating the speed limit... | 02/28/2012 |
| 7671727 | Speed exceeded notification device for vehicle having a data bus and associated methods A speed exceeded notification device is for a vehicle of a type including a vehicle data communications bus extending throughout the vehicle, and at least one vehicle device generating data related to vehicle speed on the vehicle data communications bus. The speed e... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7439853 | System and method for determining traffic conditions A system and method for determining a traffic condition of a vehicle includes receiving status information of a plurality of vehicles, the status information including at least a speed of the respective vehicle. An average speed is determined according to the speed ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7409294 | Traffic alert police radar An enhanced police Doppler direction sensing radar detects possibly dangerous traffic conditions during certain vehicle maneuvers such as U-turns and returns to travel after roadside stops. By monitoring a host or primary vehicle speed, speed transitions, transmissi... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7389170 | Method and apparatus for judging road surface conditions and program for judging road surface conditions A method, apparatus and program for judging road surface conditions on which a vehicle is running. The method, apparatus and program includes the steps of: obtaining wheel speed rotational information of driving wheels of the vehicle during running from wheel speed ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7369845 | Managing features available on a portable communication device based on a travel speed detected by the portable communication device A portable communication device detects a current speed of travel of the portable communication device independent of any vehicle temporarily transporting the portable communication device. A speed based setting controller of the portable communication device compar... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7362217 | Interior illumination system and method for a motor vehicle A system and method for providing interior illumination in a motor vehicle is disclosed. The system and method include provisions for adjusting the interior lighting conditions to improve visibility of the illuminated objects under different ambient lighting conditi... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7362239 | Vehicle warning system A vehicle warning system is responsive to vehicle speed and position as determined by GPS or other location based system information to alert a vehicle operator of potentially unsafe conditions when either exceeding the speed limit on a given road segment or when ap... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7337750 | Animal deterrent device An animal deterrent device design to prevent animals from intruding into gardens, fields, yards, etc., which comprises a light source illuminating a flag or other signaling device, designed to be moved in an irregular fashion by a motor when a timer activates and th... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7339459 | Theft prevention system for an automobile having a power door Various systems, methods, and computer programs are used to operate a vehicle having a power door. The power door may be opened in response to a user instruction when a vehicle speed value is below a predetermined vehicle speed value. When an alarm system for the ve... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7295103 | Integrated sensor system and method for a farm tire An integrated tire monitoring system for an agricultural vehicle control system comprises at lease one sensor integrally coupled to at least one tire on a farm vehicle; an external reader for obtaining tire revolution speed data from the sensor during each revolutio... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7286040 | Cooperative vehicular identification system Cooperative Vehicular Identification Systems and Methods, capable of monitoring and recording vehicular law violations, with the assistance and cooperation of the vehicles in violation, are disclosed. Real-time information from vehicular sensors is communicated to a... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7270455 | Vehicle light and method of indicating different signal patterns of a vehicle light The invention relates to an automotive light which is characterized in that a reflector with at least one first light source associated with the reflector forms a first lighting system whose light can be guided onto a translucent cover pane. The reflector further co... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7265663 | Multimedia racing experience system A multimedia racing experience system is provided including a plurality of input devices, such as cameras, microphones, and telemetry sensors. All input devices communicate with an on-vehicle processing unit for multiplexing the input data into a data stream. The da... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7253610 | Self-powered bicycle signal output device and display apparatus using same A bicycle signal output device comprises a magnet structured to be mounted to one of a first part and a moving part of a bicycle, a coil structured to be mounted to the other one of the first part and the moving part of the bicycle, and a signal generating unit that... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7236090 | Automated sequencing of operations in a motor vehicle upon stopping at a railroad crossing A system and method for the automated sequencing of certain operations when a vehicle, such as a school bus, (10) approaches a railroad crossing where it is required to stop before proceeding across the crossing. A devoted switch (28) is actuated by th... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7230547 | Indicator light apparatus of marine vessel An indicator light apparatus of a marine vessel is provided. The indicator light apparatus includes a sensor for detecting a value related to a traveling speed of the marine vessel, an indicator light provided in the marine vessel, and a control device configured to... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7218213 | Alarm system, alarm control apparatus and alarm control program An alarm system includes a miniature camera (10), a loudspeaker (20), a vehicle speed sensor (30), a longitudinal G sensor (40), a lateral G sensor (50) and an on-vehicle unit (60). A CPU (60a) of the on-vehicl... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7215925 | Broadcasting real-time short range RF real-time information to motor vehicles moving along a highway via a sequence of short range RF broadcasting stations along the highway broadcasting to all vehicle transceivers within said range A simple region-specific broadcasting system for broadcasting information pertinent to motor vehicles in sequential regions of a roadway or highway directly to such vehicles when the vehicles are passing through such sequential regions. Existing cellular facilities ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7212107 | Odometer system and method for a vehicle A mileage display system includes a control unit operatively connected to an ignition switch of a motorcycle that obtains the accumulated mileage by accumulating a pulse signal produced according to running of the motorcycle. The control unit records odometer data i... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7175321 | Projector systems A vehicle projection system relating to use of a light projecting system comprising at least one light projector adapted to project at least one decorative light design onto at least one exterior portion of a vehicle. The system preferably uses a laser projector and... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7124010 | Driving assist system for vehicle A vehicle driving assist system comprises a condition recognition device that detects a vehicle condition and a traveling environment around a subject vehicle; a reactive force application device that applies a reactive force, in conformance to the vehicle condition... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7091839 | Indicator for a hybrid electric vehicle An indicator for use with an electric vehicle having an engine and an electric traction motor. The indicator includes a tachometer gauge for displaying engine revolution speed. The indicator further includes an electric only indicator for displaying whether the vehi... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7084735 | Remote vehicle security system A system and method for selectively limiting at least one operational characteristic, such as maximum speed, of a vehicle. A vehicle limitation control signal is supplied to the vehicle over a wireless communication network. In response to the limitation control sig... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7057502 | Vehicle drive assist apparatus An oncoming vehicle is detected on the basis of images captured by CCD cameras when an own vehicle is making a turn with passing over an oncoming lane at an intersection. On this occasion, after the own vehicle has reached a predetermined turning state, by extractin... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7057531 | System for indicating approaching vehicle speed A system for indicating approaching vehicle speed includes a transmitter for emitting a wireless signal. The transmitter is mounted on the vehicle. A receiver unit is adapted for detecting wireless signals emitted by the transmitter. A processor is operationally cou... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7057501 | Tailgate warning and reporting system A tailgate warning system, for use in a target vehicle, for determining unsafe following and followed distances, having a front rangefinder, a rear rangefinder, a vehicle speed sensor, incident memory, hazard lights, and a control unit. When an unsafe following dist... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7026920 | Theft prevention system for an automobile having a power door An alarm system module for an automobile includes: a logic circuit; an actual vehicle speed value input configured to receive an actual vehicle speed value from the automobile; a state selection input configured to receive a state selection instruction from a user; ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6995662 | Vehicle positioning apparatus A vehicle positioning apparatus is shown and described. The positioning apparatus is adaptable for the guidance of a vehicle into a limited space, such as in the case of a boat approaching a dock, slip, or trailer. The vehicle includes two emitters, producing two im... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6970075 | Electronic programmable speed limiter The instant invention utilizes a programmable circuit which has a 186EM Micro controller therein to operate a circuit which integrates peripherals such as a memory controller, a programmable input and output, a timer and serial controller to increase system function... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6946955 | Initial movement indicator system and method for a wheeled ground vehicle An initial movement indicator for a vehicle comprises at least one warning light, and a controller structured and arranged to receive a signal indicative of vehicle movement along the ground and to process said signal to determine a rate parameter that is proportion... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6937146 | Vehicle acceleration/de-acceleration warning light system A front mounted vehicle warning light system extending sufficiently from the vehicle to be viewable from the front and front side of the vehicle to indicate if a vehicle is accelerating or de-accelerating. ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6931309 | Motor vehicle operating data collection and analysis A method and apparatus for collecting, uploading and evaluating motor vehicle operation utilizing on-board diagnostic components (OBDII) and ground positioning satellite (GPS) systems whereby operator identifiable behavior can be rated for driving safety and other c... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6888495 | Vehicle tracker with user notifications and associated methods A tracking system includes a vehicle tracking unit and a monitoring station communicating therewith. The vehicle tracking unit preferably includes a vehicle position determining device, a wireless communications device, and a controller connected to the wireless com... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6870474 | Vehicle safety signaling system A signaling system for vehicle's to indicate changes in vehicle's speed during acceleration and deceleration as well as relative constant speed conditions to following motorists. A light signaling display is mounted on the rear of the vehicle and is illuminated by m... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6864784 | Vehicle speed and safety warning system A vehicle speed and safety system includes a stationary transmitting device positioned on a side of a road for generating and transmitting a signal indicative of a speed limit for a respective portion of the road and a unit positioned within a vehicle. The unit incl... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6850156 | Anti-collision safety system for vehicle An anti-collision safety system for a vehicle includes a microprocessor which receives one or more inputs and controls an output of at least one indicator or signaling device in response to the inputs. The microprocessor may be continuously powered or energized when... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6801838 | Device and method for converting vehicle speed signals The present invention relates to a device for converting vehicle speed signals characterized in that it includes a controller for converting vehicle speed signals which has a switch for controlling vehicle speed signals connected thereto and is mounted between a veh... | 10/05/2004 |
