Patent ID: 6784795
Filing Date: 2004-08-31
Classification: A42B,B60Q

Abstract:
A brake and signal light system comprising:a transmitter assembly adapted for electrical connection to the signaling circuitry of a vehicle, said transmitter assembly for transmitting a coded signal in response to an electrical signal generated by said signaling circuitry; a receiver assembly for receiving said coded signal and producing a control signal in response to said encoded signal; at least one light source connected to said receiver assembly, wherein said control signal illuminates said at least one light source; a housing assembly, said housing assembly adapted to receive said receiver assembly and said at least one light source therewithin, and wherein said housing assembly is attachable to a helmet and is flexible to conform to the shape of said helmet; a conditioning circuit, wherein said conditioning circuit receives said electrical signal generated by said signaling circuitry, said conditioning circuit for producing raw electrical power and signaling data; a voltage regulator, said voltage regulator for receiving said raw power and for providing a steady supply voltage to power said transmitter assembly; a micro-controller, said micro-controller for receiving said signaling data and producing a radio data pattern; and said transmitter assembly including a transmitter circuit for modulating said radio data pattern onto a radio signal.