CA2564140A1 - Signal light vest - Google Patents
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Abstract
Signal Light Vest for riders of non-enclosed vehicles, comprises of a signaling apparatus and signaling operating system integrated into a Vest member, wherein the wearer is able to indicate the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal, hazard signal, and plurality of signaling modes. The Signal Light Vest 10 includes four signal lamp assemblies 15 attached to the front left, front right, back left, back right which electrically communicates with the main controller assembly 16, and with the power source in battery assembly 17 which is controlled by plurality of preliminary switch assemblies 18 and secondary switch assemblies 58,59,60 and sends said switching signal data to the lamp assemblies 15 through the microcontroller assembly 51 according to preprogrammed, predetermined signal commands, wherein said signal lamps 15 perform sequences of colors and sequences of signals to indicate the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal, hazard signal, including "X' mode, American/European mode, SFX mode, Jog mode. The system also comprises of a method that the Signal Light Vest 10 operates by a remote control assembly 58, sensor control assembly 59 and voice control assembly 60, and changeable color lenses and lights, wherein said Signal Light Vest 10 to be used Internationally according to any non-enclosed vehicle rules posed by any state or country.
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SIGNAL LIGHT VEST FOR RIDERS OF NON-ENCLOSED VEHICLES
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the method of improving the Signal Light Jacket for riders of non-enclosed vehicles, more particularly but not by way of limitation, to provide a number of apparatus and various operating systems integrated into a Signal Light Vest member, comprised of signal lamp assemblies and signal lights operating and flashing mode systems, wherein said Vest to be used by non-enclosed vehicle riders according to the requirements of each state's and country's specific bike and other non enclosed vehicle rules. The said system also comprises of an electronic circuit assembly or assemblies, and microcontroller controller assembly which allows said system to perform sequences of predetermined, preprogrammed signal flashing modes, and includes the Battery assembly and solar power assembly so that the Signal Light Vest to be powered by both said battery and solar power assemblies.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the method of improving the Signal Light Jacket for riders of non-enclosed vehicles, more particularly but not by way of limitation, to provide a number of apparatus and various operating systems integrated into a Signal Light Vest member, comprised of signal lamp assemblies and signal lights operating and flashing mode systems, wherein said Vest to be used by non-enclosed vehicle riders according to the requirements of each state's and country's specific bike and other non enclosed vehicle rules. The said system also comprises of an electronic circuit assembly or assemblies, and microcontroller controller assembly which allows said system to perform sequences of predetermined, preprogrammed signal flashing modes, and includes the Battery assembly and solar power assembly so that the Signal Light Vest to be powered by both said battery and solar power assemblies.
2. Description of the Related Art The signal lamps that attach to the Signal Light Jacket, described in the prior art by Shelton. G. De Silva (the present inventor) et al. the Canadian Patent application No 2,356,589 filed on 13 August 2001, application No 2,379,247 filed on 02 April 2002, and the International Patent application No PCT/CA0 1/0 1198 dated 28 August 2001, and the International Patent Application No PCT/CA03/00772 dated In the prior art, the Signal Light Jacket member comprises of six signal lamp assemblies which includes signal light assemblies, affixed to the strap jacket member, electrically communicate means, illumination mechanism controlled by the switching mechanism which is connected to the power source in battery mechanism wherein when the specific switch is activated, the respective signal light or lights in the signal lamp assemblies illuminate and flash in an intermittent mode or illuminate and remain ON (Steady mode).
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However, the previous signal lights operating system have some disadvantages.
One aspect is that all switch assemblies are located in the front of the jacket member and is operated manually by hand. This system may not be effective in areas where the traffic is slow moving, especially in the city, because the rider may have to change the operation of the switching system often to indicate the stopping and moving signal. Also the previous system does not comprise of a method that the switching mechanism operates on a remote or any other method.
Another disadvantage of the prior art (De Silva's previous invention) is that the fixed predetermined flashing mode and the fixed color zones of the signal lamp assembly. This may not be adaptable to be used internationally and limit riders to wear the same Signal Light Jacket member in various states and countries, since each country and state poses different rules for the color light system and flashing mode functions of non enclosed vehicles, especially the bicycles. For example: Wisconsin Bike Laws are interpreted of the statutes that bicycling at night requires at least a white front light and red or amber steady or flashing rear lights, also some motor vehicle rules recommend that bicycle riders must have green or white front lights. In UK the flashing red light is not acceptable, however, somewhat it is acceptable, since the flashing LED red lights have now become undeniably symbolic for cyclists, also no denying that the intent of the law, since April 1995, is to legalize LED lights that are BS-approved. However, police are generally appreciative of any rider on a non-enclosed vehicle to use an effective lighting system.
Another disadvantage of the previous invention is that the system was designed to operate with only the battery power assembly.
The present invention is improved and solves the above problems of the prior art by disclosing the preliminary and secondary switching operating systems which is integrated into the Signal Light Vest member. In addition, added is a solar power system that will power the Signal Light Vest and recharge the battery assembly, also solar power assembly for longer usable time. This will provide the user to wear the same Signal Light Vest for various non-enclosed vehicles and for a longer period of time saving a fare amount of battery energy. The preliminary switching operation system means, the switching apparatus and method which associates with the touch switch system, and the secondary switching system means the switch apparatus and method associates with the Remote control, Sensor control and Voice control systems. Also provides a microcontroller assembly that is programmed to activate a number of operating systems and flashing mode function systems wherein said Signal Light Vest member to be used internationally according to any bicycle or other non-enclosed vehicle rules.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention seeks to improve the signal light system on the Signal Light Vest for non enclosed vehicle riders such as bicycles, roller skaters, snow boarders, skiers, water skiers etc, providing a number of apparatuses and various signal light operating systems into one Vest.
The main object is to provide an electronic circuit that comprises of a microcontroller which is programmed to receive signal data from plurality of switch assemblies, and sends said signal data to the light assemblies and among other devices in the signal lamp assemblies wherein each light assembly in each signal lamp assembly is able to function according to the selected microcontroller preprogrammed, predetermined sequence of signal data. The microcontroller also comprises of a number of input and output lines, that are connected to the switching circuit assembly in the switch assembly, and to the signal lamp circuit assembly in the signal lamp assembly respectively, wherein specific switching circuit assembly and lamp circuit assembly communicates through the main controller assembly with each other and associates with the specific light assembly in the signal lamp assemblies for the left turn signal, right turn signal, hazard signal and yield signal.
A another object is to provide the yield signal means to indicate rider is in moving position, and hazard signal means to indicate the rider is in a hazard situation, and left turn signal means to indicate rider is in turning left, and right signal means to indicate rider is turning right.
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However, the previous signal lights operating system have some disadvantages.
One aspect is that all switch assemblies are located in the front of the jacket member and is operated manually by hand. This system may not be effective in areas where the traffic is slow moving, especially in the city, because the rider may have to change the operation of the switching system often to indicate the stopping and moving signal. Also the previous system does not comprise of a method that the switching mechanism operates on a remote or any other method.
Another disadvantage of the prior art (De Silva's previous invention) is that the fixed predetermined flashing mode and the fixed color zones of the signal lamp assembly. This may not be adaptable to be used internationally and limit riders to wear the same Signal Light Jacket member in various states and countries, since each country and state poses different rules for the color light system and flashing mode functions of non enclosed vehicles, especially the bicycles. For example: Wisconsin Bike Laws are interpreted of the statutes that bicycling at night requires at least a white front light and red or amber steady or flashing rear lights, also some motor vehicle rules recommend that bicycle riders must have green or white front lights. In UK the flashing red light is not acceptable, however, somewhat it is acceptable, since the flashing LED red lights have now become undeniably symbolic for cyclists, also no denying that the intent of the law, since April 1995, is to legalize LED lights that are BS-approved. However, police are generally appreciative of any rider on a non-enclosed vehicle to use an effective lighting system.
Another disadvantage of the previous invention is that the system was designed to operate with only the battery power assembly.
The present invention is improved and solves the above problems of the prior art by disclosing the preliminary and secondary switching operating systems which is integrated into the Signal Light Vest member. In addition, added is a solar power system that will power the Signal Light Vest and recharge the battery assembly, also solar power assembly for longer usable time. This will provide the user to wear the same Signal Light Vest for various non-enclosed vehicles and for a longer period of time saving a fare amount of battery energy. The preliminary switching operation system means, the switching apparatus and method which associates with the touch switch system, and the secondary switching system means the switch apparatus and method associates with the Remote control, Sensor control and Voice control systems. Also provides a microcontroller assembly that is programmed to activate a number of operating systems and flashing mode function systems wherein said Signal Light Vest member to be used internationally according to any bicycle or other non-enclosed vehicle rules.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention seeks to improve the signal light system on the Signal Light Vest for non enclosed vehicle riders such as bicycles, roller skaters, snow boarders, skiers, water skiers etc, providing a number of apparatuses and various signal light operating systems into one Vest.
The main object is to provide an electronic circuit that comprises of a microcontroller which is programmed to receive signal data from plurality of switch assemblies, and sends said signal data to the light assemblies and among other devices in the signal lamp assemblies wherein each light assembly in each signal lamp assembly is able to function according to the selected microcontroller preprogrammed, predetermined sequence of signal data. The microcontroller also comprises of a number of input and output lines, that are connected to the switching circuit assembly in the switch assembly, and to the signal lamp circuit assembly in the signal lamp assembly respectively, wherein specific switching circuit assembly and lamp circuit assembly communicates through the main controller assembly with each other and associates with the specific light assembly in the signal lamp assemblies for the left turn signal, right turn signal, hazard signal and yield signal.
A another object is to provide the yield signal means to indicate rider is in moving position, and hazard signal means to indicate the rider is in a hazard situation, and left turn signal means to indicate rider is in turning left, and right signal means to indicate rider is turning right.
Another object is to provide a preliminary switching system means specially designed switching mechanism and apparatus inserted into the Signal Light Vest member wherein when switch is activated the lamp assemblies are able to display specific colors and signal or signals. This will be described further under detailed description.
Another object is to provide a secondary switching system means plurality of methods and apparatuses integrated into the Signal Light Vest member wherein the user is able to use said Signal Light Vest member for secondary switching systems as (a) remote control system for cyclist (b) sensor system also for cyclist (c) voice control system for skiers etc.
Still another object is to provide plurality of control switch assemblies, wherein each of said switch assemblies are able to emit various flashing modes and steady mode functions representing various modes such as "X" mode, American/European mode, SFX mode, and jog mode etc.
Still another object is to provide at least one said control switch assembly and the method for "X" mode means, all signal lamps assemblies to illuminate and remain Steady ON
wherein the signal system is able to operate according to the American and European non-enclosed vehicle rules Still another object is to provide at least one said control switch assembly and the method for EU mode means, the signal system to operate according to the European non-enclosed vehicle rules and regulations, most probably the signal lamp assemblies to be illuminate and remain Steady ON wherein said Signal Light Vest member to be worn according to European standard.
Still another object is to provide at least one said control switch assembly and the method for "SFX" mode means, to control ON/OFF clicking sounds when hazard signal, left turn signal and right turn signal is activated.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a control switch assembly and method for "jog" mode wherein the user is able to wear the Signal Light Vest member while jogging or other similar activities.
Still another object is to provide a method that when the left turn signal, right turn signal and hazard signal activates, the clicking sound is activated.
Another object is to provide an ON-OFF power switch assembly for the control of the entire system, Still an another object is to provide horn switch assembly for the horn modulation and clicking sound.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a battery charger for the Signal Light Vest member which is connected to the power source in the battery assembly wherein the user is able to charge the battery by just plugging the Vest to a higher voltage outlet such as a home electrical outlet, or DC car voltage to recharge the battery.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a solar power system on the Signal Light Vest so that the battery assembly will be charged by solar power.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a system that the Signal Light Vest will be powered by solar power.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a method that lenses of the signal lamp assemblies could be easily removed and replaced with different color lenses according to the regulation of any state or country's signal light regulations.
To achieve the above objectives the present invention is to provide a Vest made out of waterproof or water resistant webbing material that comprises of front panel and back panel members. The front panel member consists of Velcro sections, thereof said sections are secured with the front of the waistband or other similar method, wherein said Signal Light Vest is easily worn adjusting said straps accordingly.
Further, said Signal Light Vest member comprises of four signal lamp assemblies, which are inserted into specially designed strap members, two on the front left and right, two on the back left and right. Each of said lamp assemblies comprises of a circuit assembly which includes light assemblies, means electrical bulbs preferably LED lights (Light Emitted Diode) and all other components for said light assemblies to illuminate and flash in an intermittent manner or remain Steady ON.
Yet another aspect, the present invention provides an adjustable signal lamp locking system, means ability to allow each back and front signal lamp assemblies to be positioned close together as one lamp or position lamp assemblies as two lamps, or position said lamps separately according to the required distance. This will provide an extremely brighter illumination system during the day and a fair illumination system during the night, and can be adjusted according to the rider's position of riding.
Further provides plurality of secondary switching operating systems additional to the preliminary switching operating system wherein the user is able to select an operating system according to the particular requirements. This would provide extreme flexibility for the user to wear the Signal Light Vest member for various activities. For example: The bicyclist needs more automatic operation systems such as remote control and sensor system when specially riding the cycle in the city during congested traffic.
The touch operating systems is highly recommended for roller skaters, because they ride with the hands free and can be used to operate the switches. The Voice Control is recommended for skiers, since they use both hands to hold the Ski Poles for moving, also suitable for the disabled.
The preliminary switching system comprises of a specially designed switching mechanism system that is inserted in to the front of the waistband member, made out of waterproof or water resistant webbing material, which is affixed in to the Signal Light Vest member wherein, when one of the switch assembly button is pressed, the specific signal light activates. These preliminary switch assemblies activate the left turn, right turn, hazard and yield signal.
The sensor switch assembly activates in a different manner and shares with the yield and hazard signal. The said sensor system includes a sensor apparatus which consists of two parts, one part of said apparatus refers to the receiving device assembly for receiving control signals and out putting said signals to the microcontroller assembly through the main controller assembly and to other among required devices, second part of the devise assembly refers to the transmitter, which measures some physical quantity and sends said measuring data signals back to said receiving device assembly. One part of the sensor device assembly, which refers to the receiver assembly is located in the main controller assembly, and the other part, which refers to the transmitter assembly is connected to the non-enclosed vehicle or any where in the ride's body, where it could obtain measuring signal data and communicate with the receiver assembly.
According to said communication system means, the transmitting device assembly located in the non enclosed vehicle, which gathers information and transmits said information to the receiving device assembly located in the main controller assembly, thereof, said receiving device assembly communicates with the microcontroller assembly wherein the microcontroller assembly is able to gather said signal data, and evaluate according to predetermined preprogrammed sequences and send said signal data to the specific light assemblies assigned for yield signal and hazard signal wherein (a) when the non enclosed vehicle slows down to, most likely less than 2.5 km per hour, the hazard signal will automatically activate illuminate and flash in an intermittent manner or remain ON
(Steady ON) according to the selected mode, indicating that the rider is preparing to slow down or stopping the non enclosed vehicle, also such communication will switch OFF the yield signal. (b) When a vehicle moves over specific speed probably over 2.5 km per hour, the said transmitting device assembly gathers such speed information and relays to receiving device assembly, and to the microcontroller assembly wherein yield and hazard signals automatically shut OFF and switch ON the yield signal.
The Remote Control assembly also has two devises, the receiving device assembly and the transmitting device assembly, which communicates most probably via infrared or radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receivers. The receiving device assembly is placed in the main controller assembly and the transmitting device assembly is placed on the non-enclosed vehicle or on the user. The transmitting device assembly comprises of plurality of keys that communicate with the receiving device assembly for the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal.
The Voice Control assembly also includes two components, the microphone assembly to receive the voice command signal and voice recognition synthesis assembly, which receives the voice signal commands and transmits said commands to the main controller assembly and there after to the microcontroller assembly. The voice instruction commands specially works with the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield, signal and hazard signal.
In another aspect to achieve the above object is to provide a microcontroller based signal light flashing mode control switching system means, wherein each of the light assemblies are able to perform any desired signal light flashing mode, such as each of the light assembly to illuminate and flash in an intermittent mode or illuminate and remain ON
(Steady ON) and vice versa.
Yet another aspect to achieve the above object is to provide changeable cover lenses on each signal lamp assembly, wherein each color zone can be changed into different color zones according to the rules of the specific country regarding the signal light color system for riders of non-enclosed vehicles. For example: some states recommend that the green front light is better than the white front light, also the blue light is used by police and other enforcement agencies. In this circumstance the rider can remove the exiting red or white cover lens and replace it with a green or blue cover lenses. Further, the system provides the signal lights on the Signal Light Vest to be easily removed and replaced with different color light assemblies. This will also allow the color zone of the lamp assembly to be changed, without having to replace the Vest.
Further included is a power source in the battery assembly and plurality of weirs directly connected to all light assemblies, switch panel assemblies, main controller microcontroller, sensor and among other devices, except a specific part of the remote controller assembly, voice controller assembly and sensor controller assembly, wherein each component electrically communicates and allows said light assemblies to activate, illuminate and flash in an intermittent manner or illuminate and remain ON
(Steady ON).
The switches in the switch panel assemblies operate in the following manner, (a) the switch assigned for left turn signal when activated, the light assembly in the amber color zone and red color zone in the left lamp assemblies located on the left front and left back illuminate in an intermittent mode indicating left turn signal, also red color zones on right back and right front illuminates and remains Steady ON. (b) The switch assigned for the right turn signal activates the light assemblies in the amber color zone and red color zones on the right front and right back to illuminate and flash in an intermittent mode, also the red color zones on the left back and left front signal lamps illuminate and remain Steady ON indicating the right turn signal.(c) The switch assigned for the hazard signal when activated the light assemblies in the amber color zone and red color zone on all sides illuminate in an intermittent mode indicating the rider is in the hazard position. (d) The switch assigned for the yield signal when activated all light assemblies in the amber color zone are automatically shut OFF and the light assemblies in the white color zones and red color zones located in front and back flash in an intermittent manner indicating the yield signal. (e) The switch assigned for the "jogging mode signal" when activated, the red and white lights assemblies in all sides illuminate and flash in an intermittent manner indicating the person is jogging or walking. It is important to note that the front left and right lamp assemblies comprises of a white light, and said white lights illuminates all the time either flashing in an intermittent manner or Steady ON. However, these colors of the lamp assembly can be changed according to each requirement.
The horn assembly is mounted inside the harness which is connected to the horn switch assembly wherein when the horn switch is activated the sound modulation in the horn assembly will release the warning signal and when turn signals are on clicking sounds to be activates.
Further, the invention provides an ON-OFF switch assembly that when said switch is in ON position the entire system is activated, and when the switch is in OFF
position the entire system is deactivated.
Further provide power source in battery assembly to power all components on the Vest that need power to activate such component.
Further provides solar power panel on the jacket that would power the system and recharge the battery to extend the useable time.
Further features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the detailed description and together with the accompanying drawings.
The Vest is not described in detail. It is important to note that the signal light jacket 10 will be designed in various ways placing electronic components in different locations of the signal light jacket without deviation from either the sprit or the scope of the present invention.
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Fig 1 is the front view of the Signal Light Vest.
Fig 2 is the back view of the Signal Light Vest.
Fig 3 is the back view and open waistband of the Signal Light Vest.
Fig 4 is the electronic system of the Signal Light Vest DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference now to the accompanying drawings and figures 1-4 thereof described is the diagrammatic view of the Signal Light Vest member reference number 10. The Signal Light Vest 10 includes a switching and operating system circuit, which is shown by schematic view numerical 50. It is important to note that in some cases only the specific numerical number is used to explain the entire sequence of one specific component. For example; the signal lamp assembly numerical number 15 is used to single out the right front lamp, left front lamp, back right lamp, back left 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d respectively.
As shown in Fig 1 to 4 the Signal Light Vest member 10 comprises of four signal lamp assemblies, front right 15a, front left 15b, back right 15c, back left 15d, and each of said lamp assemblies 15a to 15d electrically connects and communicates by the plurality of wires with the main controller assembly 16 that comprises of a microcontroller 51, and plurality of preliminary switch assemblies 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d that connects and communicates with the main controller assembly 16, powered by the battery assembly 17 and power source of solar power assembly 19 wherein each of said signal lamp assemblies 15a to 15d illuminates and flash according to the microcontroller 51 predetermined, preprogrammed sequences of signal commands, controlled by preliminary switch assemblies 18a to 18d and wherein each of said lamp assemblies 15a to 15d are able to perform sequences of colors and indicating signals for the left turn signal, right turn signal, hazard signal, and yield signal.
As shown in FIG 4, the signal light system 50 further includes a plurality of secondary switching systems operated by a wireless Remote Controller assembly 58, Senor Control assembly 59 and Voice command assembly 60. Each of said switches communicates with a main controller 50 so that each of said switches are able to communicate with the main controller 50 for operating the signal light system. As shown in FIG 4, the main controller assemblies comprises of a number of control switches 53 for control of additional modes such as "X" mode 54a, EU/USA mode (American/European) 54c, SFX mode, 54b and Jog mode 54d (jogging). The preliminary, secondary and control switching system will subsequently be described later.
As best illustrated in Fig: 1-3 the lamp assemblies 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d main controller assembly 16, switch assemblies 18, power source in battery assembly 17, power source in solar power assembly19 are secured and integrated in to the Signal Light Vest member in a method that said components are able to be removed from each other for replacement without having to replace the whole Signal Light Vest member.
As shown in FIG 1 and 2, the Signal Light Vest member 10 comprises of a front panel member 11 and back panel member 12 and waistband member 13 wherein user is able to wear said Signal Vest member 10 over the head and securing firmly to the body by using both ends of waistband member 13. As shown in FIG 1, the two ends of waistband member positioned with Velcro member 14 of the Signal Light Vest member 10, and secured firmly to the Vest member 10.
As shown in FIG 1 and 2, Signal Light Vest 10 comprises of four signal lamp assemblies 15a, 15b,15c,15d, each affixed on to front right, front left, back right and back left. Each of said lamp assemblies 15 comprises of many components including the PCB
components with the LED lights and a plastic cover for protecting said components.
As shown in Fig 4, the switching and operating of the signal light system of the Signal Light Vest member 10 described hereinafter by numerical 50. It is important to note that signal lamp assemblies 15, main controller assembly 16, preliminary switch panel assemblies 18, battery assembly 17 comprise of electronic circuits means most probably the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and other required components hereinafter represents and describes the lamp assemblies 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d with its' circuit means 52a, 52b, 52c, 52d respectively, and switch assemblies 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d, with its' circuit means 53a, 53b, 53c, 53d respectively, also consists with number of control modes, "X"
mode 54a, "SFX" mode 54b, "EU/USA" mode 54c and "jog" mode 54d, the main controller assembly 16 with its circuit means 50, the power source in battery assembly 17 by numerical 57, power source in solar power system 19 by numerical 56.
As shown in Fig 4, the signal light system 50 comprises of four signal lamp circuit assemblies, front right 52a, front left 52b, back right 52c, back left 52d, electrically connects and communicates with the main controller circuit 50, that is controlled by a series of preliminary switch assemblies 53a, 53b, 53c, and 53d, and plurality of control switch assemblies 54a, 54b, 54c,54d energized by the power source of battery assembly 56, wherein each light in the lamp circuit 52 will illuminate sequence of colors and indicate series of signals.
With reference now to Fig 4, said signal lamp assembly 52 is divided into plurality of CAN/2006/INIl' color zones, most probably three different color zones, white, yellow, white in front and red, yellow red at the back to indicate different colors and different sequences of indicating signals, such as left turn signal, right turn, yield signal and hazard signals. Since most bicycle rules emphasize that a white front light is significant when riding a non-enclosed vehicle. The signal lamps 52 further comprises of a method wherein each of the color zones are able to be changed into different color zones by replacing the specific color lens of the signal lamp assemblies 15 and the light on the circuit 52 according to bicycle rules of each state or country.
With reference to Fig 4, the schematic view of the electronic system 50, which includes four signal lamp circuits 52a, 52b, 52c, 52d each circuit is divided into three color zones, comprising at least of one light in each color zone, most probably LED lights, as shown in FIG 4, a main control circuit assembly 50 most probably a Printed Circuit Board, (PCB) comprised of a microcontroller 51 that has a plurality of input lines and output lines. The input lines are connected with the switching circuits, receiver circuit and the output lines are connected to the signal lamp circuit 52, and to the horn device circuit assembly 55. As shown in Fig 4, the present invention further comprising of a secondary switching operating system which controls the indicating signals by remote controller 58, or sensor controller 59, or the voice controller 60, or by using one or combination of said secondary control switching systems 58,59,60 together. It is important to note that the signal system 50 includes fewer or more switching circuit assemblies without deviation from either the sprit or the scope of the present invention.
As shown in FIG 4 the main controller assembly includes the secondary switch receivers 58b,59b,60b necessary to facilitate the remote control 58, sensor system 59 and the voice control system 60 when need to be used. Said secondary switching system also provides a method that each of said secondary switching systems 58,59,60 to communicate as an individual switching system, or combination of systems together, as needed.
It is important to note that the remote control, sensor and voice control systems may be powered by an additional power source, placed on either the receiving device or the transmitting device, it also comprises of a method that if the power source is unable to obtain from it's own power source, then the power will be obtained from another battery source.
As shown in Fig 4, the remote control system 58 is described in detail hereinafter. The remote control system 58 most probably comprises of two devise assemblies, the receiving device assembly 58b and the transmitting device assembly 58a, which communicates most probably via infrared or radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receivers. The receiving device assembly 58b is placed on the main controller assembly 50, and the transmitting device 58a is placed on the non-enclosed vehicle or on the user. The transmitting device 58a comprising at least with one key, or preferably number of keys that communicates with the receiving device assembly 58b. These keys are specially assigned for left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal. According to embodiments of the present invention, when one of said keys are depressed, the transmitting device 58a sends selected signal commands to the receiving device assembly 58b located in the main controller. The keys of the transmitting device assembly 58a are preferably made of silicon rubber-carbon or similar other material typical for such keys.
As shown in FIG 4 the sensor system 59 is operated differently than the remote control system 58. The sensor system 59 also comprises of two devices, receiving device assembly 59b and transmitting device assembly 59a and operates on a radio frequency (RF) system. The sensor control system 59 specially associates with the yield signal and hazard signal. The sensor system 59 also ensures that the evaluation unit can measure the rise and fall of the speed of the rider per unit of time, and that evaluation unit transmits to the sensor receiving device 59b are then transmitted to the microcontroller 51 for the operation of signal lamp circuit 50. The sensor system 59 will only be activated for the hazard signal mode when a measurable degree of speed is lower. When a measurable unit is raised to the predetermined speed unit, the system will go back to the yield mode. The measurable speed limit is determined according to specific needs of bicycle rules for each state or country. As shown in Figure 4, the sensor transmitting device 59a is attached to the non-enclosed vehicle, and receiving device 59b is placed in the main controller 50.
As shown in Fig 4, the voice control unit 60 also includes two components, the microphone assembly 60a receives the voice command signal, and voice recognition synthesis unit 60b, which receives voice signal commands and transmits, said commands to the main controller 50 and to the microcontroller assembly 51. The microcontroller assembly 51 also is programmed to recognize and receive at least one selected voice instruction, most probably four selected voice instruction commands for left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal. The details and operation of the control system will not be discussed herein, since the voice control system expected to be used, for the Signal Light Vest 10 is most probably one of the existing systems available in today's market.
As shown in FIG 4, power source of battery assembly 56 connected to the main controller 50 and power will be further provide to the lamp assembly 52, switch assembly 53,54 and all other components need for such power. In addition, there will be solar power assembly 56 attached on to the Signal Light Vest member 10 wherein the battery assembly 57 to be charged by solar power assembly, also if needed, the Signal Light Vest member 10 to be operated from solar power assembly 56.
Another object is to provide a secondary switching system means plurality of methods and apparatuses integrated into the Signal Light Vest member wherein the user is able to use said Signal Light Vest member for secondary switching systems as (a) remote control system for cyclist (b) sensor system also for cyclist (c) voice control system for skiers etc.
Still another object is to provide plurality of control switch assemblies, wherein each of said switch assemblies are able to emit various flashing modes and steady mode functions representing various modes such as "X" mode, American/European mode, SFX mode, and jog mode etc.
Still another object is to provide at least one said control switch assembly and the method for "X" mode means, all signal lamps assemblies to illuminate and remain Steady ON
wherein the signal system is able to operate according to the American and European non-enclosed vehicle rules Still another object is to provide at least one said control switch assembly and the method for EU mode means, the signal system to operate according to the European non-enclosed vehicle rules and regulations, most probably the signal lamp assemblies to be illuminate and remain Steady ON wherein said Signal Light Vest member to be worn according to European standard.
Still another object is to provide at least one said control switch assembly and the method for "SFX" mode means, to control ON/OFF clicking sounds when hazard signal, left turn signal and right turn signal is activated.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a control switch assembly and method for "jog" mode wherein the user is able to wear the Signal Light Vest member while jogging or other similar activities.
Still another object is to provide a method that when the left turn signal, right turn signal and hazard signal activates, the clicking sound is activated.
Another object is to provide an ON-OFF power switch assembly for the control of the entire system, Still an another object is to provide horn switch assembly for the horn modulation and clicking sound.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a battery charger for the Signal Light Vest member which is connected to the power source in the battery assembly wherein the user is able to charge the battery by just plugging the Vest to a higher voltage outlet such as a home electrical outlet, or DC car voltage to recharge the battery.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a solar power system on the Signal Light Vest so that the battery assembly will be charged by solar power.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a system that the Signal Light Vest will be powered by solar power.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a method that lenses of the signal lamp assemblies could be easily removed and replaced with different color lenses according to the regulation of any state or country's signal light regulations.
To achieve the above objectives the present invention is to provide a Vest made out of waterproof or water resistant webbing material that comprises of front panel and back panel members. The front panel member consists of Velcro sections, thereof said sections are secured with the front of the waistband or other similar method, wherein said Signal Light Vest is easily worn adjusting said straps accordingly.
Further, said Signal Light Vest member comprises of four signal lamp assemblies, which are inserted into specially designed strap members, two on the front left and right, two on the back left and right. Each of said lamp assemblies comprises of a circuit assembly which includes light assemblies, means electrical bulbs preferably LED lights (Light Emitted Diode) and all other components for said light assemblies to illuminate and flash in an intermittent manner or remain Steady ON.
Yet another aspect, the present invention provides an adjustable signal lamp locking system, means ability to allow each back and front signal lamp assemblies to be positioned close together as one lamp or position lamp assemblies as two lamps, or position said lamps separately according to the required distance. This will provide an extremely brighter illumination system during the day and a fair illumination system during the night, and can be adjusted according to the rider's position of riding.
Further provides plurality of secondary switching operating systems additional to the preliminary switching operating system wherein the user is able to select an operating system according to the particular requirements. This would provide extreme flexibility for the user to wear the Signal Light Vest member for various activities. For example: The bicyclist needs more automatic operation systems such as remote control and sensor system when specially riding the cycle in the city during congested traffic.
The touch operating systems is highly recommended for roller skaters, because they ride with the hands free and can be used to operate the switches. The Voice Control is recommended for skiers, since they use both hands to hold the Ski Poles for moving, also suitable for the disabled.
The preliminary switching system comprises of a specially designed switching mechanism system that is inserted in to the front of the waistband member, made out of waterproof or water resistant webbing material, which is affixed in to the Signal Light Vest member wherein, when one of the switch assembly button is pressed, the specific signal light activates. These preliminary switch assemblies activate the left turn, right turn, hazard and yield signal.
The sensor switch assembly activates in a different manner and shares with the yield and hazard signal. The said sensor system includes a sensor apparatus which consists of two parts, one part of said apparatus refers to the receiving device assembly for receiving control signals and out putting said signals to the microcontroller assembly through the main controller assembly and to other among required devices, second part of the devise assembly refers to the transmitter, which measures some physical quantity and sends said measuring data signals back to said receiving device assembly. One part of the sensor device assembly, which refers to the receiver assembly is located in the main controller assembly, and the other part, which refers to the transmitter assembly is connected to the non-enclosed vehicle or any where in the ride's body, where it could obtain measuring signal data and communicate with the receiver assembly.
According to said communication system means, the transmitting device assembly located in the non enclosed vehicle, which gathers information and transmits said information to the receiving device assembly located in the main controller assembly, thereof, said receiving device assembly communicates with the microcontroller assembly wherein the microcontroller assembly is able to gather said signal data, and evaluate according to predetermined preprogrammed sequences and send said signal data to the specific light assemblies assigned for yield signal and hazard signal wherein (a) when the non enclosed vehicle slows down to, most likely less than 2.5 km per hour, the hazard signal will automatically activate illuminate and flash in an intermittent manner or remain ON
(Steady ON) according to the selected mode, indicating that the rider is preparing to slow down or stopping the non enclosed vehicle, also such communication will switch OFF the yield signal. (b) When a vehicle moves over specific speed probably over 2.5 km per hour, the said transmitting device assembly gathers such speed information and relays to receiving device assembly, and to the microcontroller assembly wherein yield and hazard signals automatically shut OFF and switch ON the yield signal.
The Remote Control assembly also has two devises, the receiving device assembly and the transmitting device assembly, which communicates most probably via infrared or radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receivers. The receiving device assembly is placed in the main controller assembly and the transmitting device assembly is placed on the non-enclosed vehicle or on the user. The transmitting device assembly comprises of plurality of keys that communicate with the receiving device assembly for the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal.
The Voice Control assembly also includes two components, the microphone assembly to receive the voice command signal and voice recognition synthesis assembly, which receives the voice signal commands and transmits said commands to the main controller assembly and there after to the microcontroller assembly. The voice instruction commands specially works with the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield, signal and hazard signal.
In another aspect to achieve the above object is to provide a microcontroller based signal light flashing mode control switching system means, wherein each of the light assemblies are able to perform any desired signal light flashing mode, such as each of the light assembly to illuminate and flash in an intermittent mode or illuminate and remain ON
(Steady ON) and vice versa.
Yet another aspect to achieve the above object is to provide changeable cover lenses on each signal lamp assembly, wherein each color zone can be changed into different color zones according to the rules of the specific country regarding the signal light color system for riders of non-enclosed vehicles. For example: some states recommend that the green front light is better than the white front light, also the blue light is used by police and other enforcement agencies. In this circumstance the rider can remove the exiting red or white cover lens and replace it with a green or blue cover lenses. Further, the system provides the signal lights on the Signal Light Vest to be easily removed and replaced with different color light assemblies. This will also allow the color zone of the lamp assembly to be changed, without having to replace the Vest.
Further included is a power source in the battery assembly and plurality of weirs directly connected to all light assemblies, switch panel assemblies, main controller microcontroller, sensor and among other devices, except a specific part of the remote controller assembly, voice controller assembly and sensor controller assembly, wherein each component electrically communicates and allows said light assemblies to activate, illuminate and flash in an intermittent manner or illuminate and remain ON
(Steady ON).
The switches in the switch panel assemblies operate in the following manner, (a) the switch assigned for left turn signal when activated, the light assembly in the amber color zone and red color zone in the left lamp assemblies located on the left front and left back illuminate in an intermittent mode indicating left turn signal, also red color zones on right back and right front illuminates and remains Steady ON. (b) The switch assigned for the right turn signal activates the light assemblies in the amber color zone and red color zones on the right front and right back to illuminate and flash in an intermittent mode, also the red color zones on the left back and left front signal lamps illuminate and remain Steady ON indicating the right turn signal.(c) The switch assigned for the hazard signal when activated the light assemblies in the amber color zone and red color zone on all sides illuminate in an intermittent mode indicating the rider is in the hazard position. (d) The switch assigned for the yield signal when activated all light assemblies in the amber color zone are automatically shut OFF and the light assemblies in the white color zones and red color zones located in front and back flash in an intermittent manner indicating the yield signal. (e) The switch assigned for the "jogging mode signal" when activated, the red and white lights assemblies in all sides illuminate and flash in an intermittent manner indicating the person is jogging or walking. It is important to note that the front left and right lamp assemblies comprises of a white light, and said white lights illuminates all the time either flashing in an intermittent manner or Steady ON. However, these colors of the lamp assembly can be changed according to each requirement.
The horn assembly is mounted inside the harness which is connected to the horn switch assembly wherein when the horn switch is activated the sound modulation in the horn assembly will release the warning signal and when turn signals are on clicking sounds to be activates.
Further, the invention provides an ON-OFF switch assembly that when said switch is in ON position the entire system is activated, and when the switch is in OFF
position the entire system is deactivated.
Further provide power source in battery assembly to power all components on the Vest that need power to activate such component.
Further provides solar power panel on the jacket that would power the system and recharge the battery to extend the useable time.
Further features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the detailed description and together with the accompanying drawings.
The Vest is not described in detail. It is important to note that the signal light jacket 10 will be designed in various ways placing electronic components in different locations of the signal light jacket without deviation from either the sprit or the scope of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig 1 is the front view of the Signal Light Vest.
Fig 2 is the back view of the Signal Light Vest.
Fig 3 is the back view and open waistband of the Signal Light Vest.
Fig 4 is the electronic system of the Signal Light Vest DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference now to the accompanying drawings and figures 1-4 thereof described is the diagrammatic view of the Signal Light Vest member reference number 10. The Signal Light Vest 10 includes a switching and operating system circuit, which is shown by schematic view numerical 50. It is important to note that in some cases only the specific numerical number is used to explain the entire sequence of one specific component. For example; the signal lamp assembly numerical number 15 is used to single out the right front lamp, left front lamp, back right lamp, back left 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d respectively.
As shown in Fig 1 to 4 the Signal Light Vest member 10 comprises of four signal lamp assemblies, front right 15a, front left 15b, back right 15c, back left 15d, and each of said lamp assemblies 15a to 15d electrically connects and communicates by the plurality of wires with the main controller assembly 16 that comprises of a microcontroller 51, and plurality of preliminary switch assemblies 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d that connects and communicates with the main controller assembly 16, powered by the battery assembly 17 and power source of solar power assembly 19 wherein each of said signal lamp assemblies 15a to 15d illuminates and flash according to the microcontroller 51 predetermined, preprogrammed sequences of signal commands, controlled by preliminary switch assemblies 18a to 18d and wherein each of said lamp assemblies 15a to 15d are able to perform sequences of colors and indicating signals for the left turn signal, right turn signal, hazard signal, and yield signal.
As shown in FIG 4, the signal light system 50 further includes a plurality of secondary switching systems operated by a wireless Remote Controller assembly 58, Senor Control assembly 59 and Voice command assembly 60. Each of said switches communicates with a main controller 50 so that each of said switches are able to communicate with the main controller 50 for operating the signal light system. As shown in FIG 4, the main controller assemblies comprises of a number of control switches 53 for control of additional modes such as "X" mode 54a, EU/USA mode (American/European) 54c, SFX mode, 54b and Jog mode 54d (jogging). The preliminary, secondary and control switching system will subsequently be described later.
As best illustrated in Fig: 1-3 the lamp assemblies 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d main controller assembly 16, switch assemblies 18, power source in battery assembly 17, power source in solar power assembly19 are secured and integrated in to the Signal Light Vest member in a method that said components are able to be removed from each other for replacement without having to replace the whole Signal Light Vest member.
As shown in FIG 1 and 2, the Signal Light Vest member 10 comprises of a front panel member 11 and back panel member 12 and waistband member 13 wherein user is able to wear said Signal Vest member 10 over the head and securing firmly to the body by using both ends of waistband member 13. As shown in FIG 1, the two ends of waistband member positioned with Velcro member 14 of the Signal Light Vest member 10, and secured firmly to the Vest member 10.
As shown in FIG 1 and 2, Signal Light Vest 10 comprises of four signal lamp assemblies 15a, 15b,15c,15d, each affixed on to front right, front left, back right and back left. Each of said lamp assemblies 15 comprises of many components including the PCB
components with the LED lights and a plastic cover for protecting said components.
As shown in Fig 4, the switching and operating of the signal light system of the Signal Light Vest member 10 described hereinafter by numerical 50. It is important to note that signal lamp assemblies 15, main controller assembly 16, preliminary switch panel assemblies 18, battery assembly 17 comprise of electronic circuits means most probably the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and other required components hereinafter represents and describes the lamp assemblies 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d with its' circuit means 52a, 52b, 52c, 52d respectively, and switch assemblies 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d, with its' circuit means 53a, 53b, 53c, 53d respectively, also consists with number of control modes, "X"
mode 54a, "SFX" mode 54b, "EU/USA" mode 54c and "jog" mode 54d, the main controller assembly 16 with its circuit means 50, the power source in battery assembly 17 by numerical 57, power source in solar power system 19 by numerical 56.
As shown in Fig 4, the signal light system 50 comprises of four signal lamp circuit assemblies, front right 52a, front left 52b, back right 52c, back left 52d, electrically connects and communicates with the main controller circuit 50, that is controlled by a series of preliminary switch assemblies 53a, 53b, 53c, and 53d, and plurality of control switch assemblies 54a, 54b, 54c,54d energized by the power source of battery assembly 56, wherein each light in the lamp circuit 52 will illuminate sequence of colors and indicate series of signals.
With reference now to Fig 4, said signal lamp assembly 52 is divided into plurality of CAN/2006/INIl' color zones, most probably three different color zones, white, yellow, white in front and red, yellow red at the back to indicate different colors and different sequences of indicating signals, such as left turn signal, right turn, yield signal and hazard signals. Since most bicycle rules emphasize that a white front light is significant when riding a non-enclosed vehicle. The signal lamps 52 further comprises of a method wherein each of the color zones are able to be changed into different color zones by replacing the specific color lens of the signal lamp assemblies 15 and the light on the circuit 52 according to bicycle rules of each state or country.
With reference to Fig 4, the schematic view of the electronic system 50, which includes four signal lamp circuits 52a, 52b, 52c, 52d each circuit is divided into three color zones, comprising at least of one light in each color zone, most probably LED lights, as shown in FIG 4, a main control circuit assembly 50 most probably a Printed Circuit Board, (PCB) comprised of a microcontroller 51 that has a plurality of input lines and output lines. The input lines are connected with the switching circuits, receiver circuit and the output lines are connected to the signal lamp circuit 52, and to the horn device circuit assembly 55. As shown in Fig 4, the present invention further comprising of a secondary switching operating system which controls the indicating signals by remote controller 58, or sensor controller 59, or the voice controller 60, or by using one or combination of said secondary control switching systems 58,59,60 together. It is important to note that the signal system 50 includes fewer or more switching circuit assemblies without deviation from either the sprit or the scope of the present invention.
As shown in FIG 4 the main controller assembly includes the secondary switch receivers 58b,59b,60b necessary to facilitate the remote control 58, sensor system 59 and the voice control system 60 when need to be used. Said secondary switching system also provides a method that each of said secondary switching systems 58,59,60 to communicate as an individual switching system, or combination of systems together, as needed.
It is important to note that the remote control, sensor and voice control systems may be powered by an additional power source, placed on either the receiving device or the transmitting device, it also comprises of a method that if the power source is unable to obtain from it's own power source, then the power will be obtained from another battery source.
As shown in Fig 4, the remote control system 58 is described in detail hereinafter. The remote control system 58 most probably comprises of two devise assemblies, the receiving device assembly 58b and the transmitting device assembly 58a, which communicates most probably via infrared or radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receivers. The receiving device assembly 58b is placed on the main controller assembly 50, and the transmitting device 58a is placed on the non-enclosed vehicle or on the user. The transmitting device 58a comprising at least with one key, or preferably number of keys that communicates with the receiving device assembly 58b. These keys are specially assigned for left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal. According to embodiments of the present invention, when one of said keys are depressed, the transmitting device 58a sends selected signal commands to the receiving device assembly 58b located in the main controller. The keys of the transmitting device assembly 58a are preferably made of silicon rubber-carbon or similar other material typical for such keys.
As shown in FIG 4 the sensor system 59 is operated differently than the remote control system 58. The sensor system 59 also comprises of two devices, receiving device assembly 59b and transmitting device assembly 59a and operates on a radio frequency (RF) system. The sensor control system 59 specially associates with the yield signal and hazard signal. The sensor system 59 also ensures that the evaluation unit can measure the rise and fall of the speed of the rider per unit of time, and that evaluation unit transmits to the sensor receiving device 59b are then transmitted to the microcontroller 51 for the operation of signal lamp circuit 50. The sensor system 59 will only be activated for the hazard signal mode when a measurable degree of speed is lower. When a measurable unit is raised to the predetermined speed unit, the system will go back to the yield mode. The measurable speed limit is determined according to specific needs of bicycle rules for each state or country. As shown in Figure 4, the sensor transmitting device 59a is attached to the non-enclosed vehicle, and receiving device 59b is placed in the main controller 50.
As shown in Fig 4, the voice control unit 60 also includes two components, the microphone assembly 60a receives the voice command signal, and voice recognition synthesis unit 60b, which receives voice signal commands and transmits, said commands to the main controller 50 and to the microcontroller assembly 51. The microcontroller assembly 51 also is programmed to recognize and receive at least one selected voice instruction, most probably four selected voice instruction commands for left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal. The details and operation of the control system will not be discussed herein, since the voice control system expected to be used, for the Signal Light Vest 10 is most probably one of the existing systems available in today's market.
As shown in FIG 4, power source of battery assembly 56 connected to the main controller 50 and power will be further provide to the lamp assembly 52, switch assembly 53,54 and all other components need for such power. In addition, there will be solar power assembly 56 attached on to the Signal Light Vest member 10 wherein the battery assembly 57 to be charged by solar power assembly, also if needed, the Signal Light Vest member 10 to be operated from solar power assembly 56.
Claims
THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION IN WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS;
1. A Signal Light Vest for riders of non-enclosed vehicles comprising;
(a) Four signal lamp assemblies, main controller assembly, switch assemblies, power source of battery assembly, horn assembly, solar power panel assembly integrated in to a specially designed Signal Light Vest member wherein said Signal Light Vest member is able to be operated and indicate the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal, hazard signal, also American/European mode, clicking sound mode, jogging mode, "X" mode, and (b) the left turn signal means indicating signal when rider is turning left, the right turn signal means indicating signal when rider is turning right, the yield signal means indicating signal when rider is moving, the hazard signal means indicating signal when rider is slowing down or stopping position, and (c) said Signal Light Vest member made out with front and back panel members connecting together with waistband member, and (d) each of said front and back panel members comprises of straps, wherein each said straps are able to hold signal lamp assembly, and (e) four signal lamp assemblies, each comprise of an electrical circuit assembly that includes the light assembly and other electrical components which electrically connect with other components and electrically communicate with the main controller assembly which comprise of a microcontroller, and also with the switch assemblies, horn assembly, and (f) each said signal lamp assemblies, switch assemblies comprise of an electronic circuit assembly that communicates with the microcontroller assembly and responds to the predetermined preprogrammed signal commands illuminating at least one color and performing at least one signal, and sequences of colors and performing sequences of signals, representing the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal, hazard signal, "X" mode, USA/EU mode, SFX mode, JOG
mode, and (g) a preliminary switching system means, switch system associates and operates manually just pressing a button designed for left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal, hazard signal, and (h) a secondary switching systems means, assigning and operates the switching system by voice control assembly, sensor assembly or remote control assembly, or combination of secondary switching systems together, and (i) a control switching mode means, assign and operate the control switching system by plurality of control switch assemblies "X" mode, USA/EU mode, SFX mode, JOG mode, wherein user is able to control the color and flashing mode systems according to any countries non enclosed vehicle rules, and (j) translucent cover lenses secured to each of said signal lamp assemblies, and also comprises of a method that each of said lamp lenses to be changed to different colors, according to each countries legal requirements, and (k) a main controller assembly comprises of a microcontroller assembly which has a number of input and output lines, wherein said input lines connect and communicate with the respective switch assemblies and output lines connects and communicates with the respective terminals of the lamp assemblies, and horn assembly, and (l) said Signal Light Vest member comprises of a power source in the battery assembly for electrical power to flow through the electrical wires which runs through said Signal Light Vest member, which connects to the said main controller assembly, switch assemblies, to said signal lamp assemblies, to said horn assembly, and to other required devices and components in the lamp circuit assembly, switch circuit assembly, main controller circuit assembly which need electrical power for electrical communication between each other for said light assemblies to activate and illuminate and flash in an intermittent manner, and said light assemblies to illuminate and remain ON without the flashing manner (Steady ON), and (m) an ON/OFF switch assembly that when the switch is set to OFF position deactivates and shuts off the electrical power to all components of the signal system, and when the switch is set to ON position to activate all said components, and (n) power source of solar power assembly connected to the battery assembly wherein said battery assembly to be charged with solar power system, also to be operated by solar power system.
(2) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 1, wherein four signal lamp assemblies each said lamp assembly is inserted with electronic circuit assembly, and said signal lamps are attached to the front left, front right, back left, back right of the Signal Light Vest.
(3) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 1, comprises of a method that on each side, the left front, left back signal lamp assemblies and right front, right back, right lamp assemblies are able to be positioned close together to perform as one signal lamp assembly on each side.
(4) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 1, signal light system is powered by two power system battery power assembly or solar power assembly, if necessary both power assemblies used for the system.
(5) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 4, the solar power system use to recharge the battery power assembly.
(6) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 1, comprise a main controller assembly which inserted with a microcontroller consist of number of input and out put lines which are connected and communicate with the switch assemblies wherein said switch assemblies send signals to the microcontroller assembly in the main control assembly, wherein microcontroller is able to select said signal commands and send to the lamp circuit assembly and horn assembly through the output lines of the microcontroller assembly, according to predetermined, preprogrammed light illuminating and flashing sequences, allowing the signal lights to activate and illuminate in an intermittent manner or Steady ON mode.
(7) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 1, comprises of an especially designed preliminary and secondary switching assemblies which are able to perform the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal.
(8) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 7, secondary switching system is powered by an additional power source placed on either the receiving device or the transmitting device (9) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 7, comprises of an especially designed preliminary switch panel assemblies on the waistband wherein when the rider is able to operate the signal light system just pressing the button wherein said signal lamp assemblies are able to perform the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal.
(10) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 7, comprises of secondary switching systems that includes a remote control assembly, sensor assembly, and voice control assembly, which communicate with a main controller assembly wherein said secondary systems are able to communicate with the main controller assembly and with the microcontroller assembly, so that each of the left turn, right turn, yield signal and hazard signals which are able to operate with said secondary switching systems.
(11) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 7 the remote control assembly comprises of two devise assemblies, the receiving device assembly and the transmitting device assembly, which communicates most probably via infrared or radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receivers.
(12) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 11, the remote control transmitting device assembly comprises of at least one key, or preferably number of keys that communicate with the receiving assembly. Said keys are specially assigned for left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal.
(13) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 12, when any of said keys are depressed, the transmitting device sends selected signal commands to the receiving assembly located in the main controller, then transmits said received signal commands to the main controller via same wires that are used.
(14) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 7, wherein the sensor system comprises of two devices, receiving device assembly and transmitting device assembly, and operates on a radio frequency (RF) system and communicates with the main controller assembly and microcontroller assembly wherein signal lamps in the Signal Light Vest flash in a intermittent manner or Steady On manner to indicate a left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal.
(15) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 14, the sensor transmitting assembly is attached to the non-enclosed vehicle and receiving device is placed in the main controller that will allow clear communication lines so that said lines are able to clearly communicate with the sensor system to indicate signals on the Signal Light Vest.
(16) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 14, the sensor system ensures that the evaluation unit can measure the rise and fall of the speed of the rider per unit of time, and that evaluation unit transmits to the sensor-receiving assembly, then transmitted to the microcontroller through the main controller assembly for operation of signal lights wherein signal lamps in the Signal Light Vest flash in an intermittent manner or Steady On manner to indicate the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal.
(17) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 14, the sensor system activated for the hazard signal mode when a measurable degree of speed is lower. When a measurable unit is raised to the predetermined speed unit, the system will go back to the moving mode. The measurable speed limit is determined according to specific needs of bicycle rules for each state or country.
(18) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 7, wherein operates the switching system with the voice command, the voice command assembly comprises of two components, the microphone assembly which receives the voice command signal, and voice recognition synthesis unit which receives voice signal commands and transmits said commands to the microcontroller assembly. The microcontroller then transmits these said commands to the signal lamp assemblies according to pre determined, pre-programmed sequences of the flashing light modes and operates the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal, hazard signal.
(19) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 1, wherein each of said lamp assemblies further comprises of colored plastic cover lenses representing each color zone of the signal lamps.
(20) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 19, the lamp assembly comprises of an electronic circuit that is divided into color zones, and includes at least one light assembly (21) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 20, also comprises of a system that any of the color zones are able to be changed into different colors, according to requirements of specific countries non-enclosed vehicle rules.
(22) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 1, all said light assemblies, signal lamp assemblies, switch assemblies, horn assembly, lamp circuit assemblies, main controller circuit assembly and microcontroller and other respective electrical components are connected to the power source in battery assembly and power source of solar power system.
(a) Four signal lamp assemblies, main controller assembly, switch assemblies, power source of battery assembly, horn assembly, solar power panel assembly integrated in to a specially designed Signal Light Vest member wherein said Signal Light Vest member is able to be operated and indicate the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal, hazard signal, also American/European mode, clicking sound mode, jogging mode, "X" mode, and (b) the left turn signal means indicating signal when rider is turning left, the right turn signal means indicating signal when rider is turning right, the yield signal means indicating signal when rider is moving, the hazard signal means indicating signal when rider is slowing down or stopping position, and (c) said Signal Light Vest member made out with front and back panel members connecting together with waistband member, and (d) each of said front and back panel members comprises of straps, wherein each said straps are able to hold signal lamp assembly, and (e) four signal lamp assemblies, each comprise of an electrical circuit assembly that includes the light assembly and other electrical components which electrically connect with other components and electrically communicate with the main controller assembly which comprise of a microcontroller, and also with the switch assemblies, horn assembly, and (f) each said signal lamp assemblies, switch assemblies comprise of an electronic circuit assembly that communicates with the microcontroller assembly and responds to the predetermined preprogrammed signal commands illuminating at least one color and performing at least one signal, and sequences of colors and performing sequences of signals, representing the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal, hazard signal, "X" mode, USA/EU mode, SFX mode, JOG
mode, and (g) a preliminary switching system means, switch system associates and operates manually just pressing a button designed for left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal, hazard signal, and (h) a secondary switching systems means, assigning and operates the switching system by voice control assembly, sensor assembly or remote control assembly, or combination of secondary switching systems together, and (i) a control switching mode means, assign and operate the control switching system by plurality of control switch assemblies "X" mode, USA/EU mode, SFX mode, JOG mode, wherein user is able to control the color and flashing mode systems according to any countries non enclosed vehicle rules, and (j) translucent cover lenses secured to each of said signal lamp assemblies, and also comprises of a method that each of said lamp lenses to be changed to different colors, according to each countries legal requirements, and (k) a main controller assembly comprises of a microcontroller assembly which has a number of input and output lines, wherein said input lines connect and communicate with the respective switch assemblies and output lines connects and communicates with the respective terminals of the lamp assemblies, and horn assembly, and (l) said Signal Light Vest member comprises of a power source in the battery assembly for electrical power to flow through the electrical wires which runs through said Signal Light Vest member, which connects to the said main controller assembly, switch assemblies, to said signal lamp assemblies, to said horn assembly, and to other required devices and components in the lamp circuit assembly, switch circuit assembly, main controller circuit assembly which need electrical power for electrical communication between each other for said light assemblies to activate and illuminate and flash in an intermittent manner, and said light assemblies to illuminate and remain ON without the flashing manner (Steady ON), and (m) an ON/OFF switch assembly that when the switch is set to OFF position deactivates and shuts off the electrical power to all components of the signal system, and when the switch is set to ON position to activate all said components, and (n) power source of solar power assembly connected to the battery assembly wherein said battery assembly to be charged with solar power system, also to be operated by solar power system.
(2) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 1, wherein four signal lamp assemblies each said lamp assembly is inserted with electronic circuit assembly, and said signal lamps are attached to the front left, front right, back left, back right of the Signal Light Vest.
(3) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 1, comprises of a method that on each side, the left front, left back signal lamp assemblies and right front, right back, right lamp assemblies are able to be positioned close together to perform as one signal lamp assembly on each side.
(4) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 1, signal light system is powered by two power system battery power assembly or solar power assembly, if necessary both power assemblies used for the system.
(5) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 4, the solar power system use to recharge the battery power assembly.
(6) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 1, comprise a main controller assembly which inserted with a microcontroller consist of number of input and out put lines which are connected and communicate with the switch assemblies wherein said switch assemblies send signals to the microcontroller assembly in the main control assembly, wherein microcontroller is able to select said signal commands and send to the lamp circuit assembly and horn assembly through the output lines of the microcontroller assembly, according to predetermined, preprogrammed light illuminating and flashing sequences, allowing the signal lights to activate and illuminate in an intermittent manner or Steady ON mode.
(7) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 1, comprises of an especially designed preliminary and secondary switching assemblies which are able to perform the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal.
(8) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 7, secondary switching system is powered by an additional power source placed on either the receiving device or the transmitting device (9) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 7, comprises of an especially designed preliminary switch panel assemblies on the waistband wherein when the rider is able to operate the signal light system just pressing the button wherein said signal lamp assemblies are able to perform the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal.
(10) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 7, comprises of secondary switching systems that includes a remote control assembly, sensor assembly, and voice control assembly, which communicate with a main controller assembly wherein said secondary systems are able to communicate with the main controller assembly and with the microcontroller assembly, so that each of the left turn, right turn, yield signal and hazard signals which are able to operate with said secondary switching systems.
(11) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 7 the remote control assembly comprises of two devise assemblies, the receiving device assembly and the transmitting device assembly, which communicates most probably via infrared or radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receivers.
(12) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 11, the remote control transmitting device assembly comprises of at least one key, or preferably number of keys that communicate with the receiving assembly. Said keys are specially assigned for left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal.
(13) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 12, when any of said keys are depressed, the transmitting device sends selected signal commands to the receiving assembly located in the main controller, then transmits said received signal commands to the main controller via same wires that are used.
(14) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 7, wherein the sensor system comprises of two devices, receiving device assembly and transmitting device assembly, and operates on a radio frequency (RF) system and communicates with the main controller assembly and microcontroller assembly wherein signal lamps in the Signal Light Vest flash in a intermittent manner or Steady On manner to indicate a left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal.
(15) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 14, the sensor transmitting assembly is attached to the non-enclosed vehicle and receiving device is placed in the main controller that will allow clear communication lines so that said lines are able to clearly communicate with the sensor system to indicate signals on the Signal Light Vest.
(16) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 14, the sensor system ensures that the evaluation unit can measure the rise and fall of the speed of the rider per unit of time, and that evaluation unit transmits to the sensor-receiving assembly, then transmitted to the microcontroller through the main controller assembly for operation of signal lights wherein signal lamps in the Signal Light Vest flash in an intermittent manner or Steady On manner to indicate the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal and hazard signal.
(17) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 14, the sensor system activated for the hazard signal mode when a measurable degree of speed is lower. When a measurable unit is raised to the predetermined speed unit, the system will go back to the moving mode. The measurable speed limit is determined according to specific needs of bicycle rules for each state or country.
(18) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 7, wherein operates the switching system with the voice command, the voice command assembly comprises of two components, the microphone assembly which receives the voice command signal, and voice recognition synthesis unit which receives voice signal commands and transmits said commands to the microcontroller assembly. The microcontroller then transmits these said commands to the signal lamp assemblies according to pre determined, pre-programmed sequences of the flashing light modes and operates the left turn signal, right turn signal, yield signal, hazard signal.
(19) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 1, wherein each of said lamp assemblies further comprises of colored plastic cover lenses representing each color zone of the signal lamps.
(20) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 19, the lamp assembly comprises of an electronic circuit that is divided into color zones, and includes at least one light assembly (21) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 20, also comprises of a system that any of the color zones are able to be changed into different colors, according to requirements of specific countries non-enclosed vehicle rules.
(22) A Signal Light Vest as defined in claim 1, all said light assemblies, signal lamp assemblies, switch assemblies, horn assembly, lamp circuit assemblies, main controller circuit assembly and microcontroller and other respective electrical components are connected to the power source in battery assembly and power source of solar power system.
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