Patent ID: 6260988
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: B60Q

Abstract:
A vehicle exterior lamp comprising:a light-emitting source mounted on a vehicle, the source being configured to emit light for illuminating a ground location from said vehicle;a transmitter for outputting predetermined electromagnetic waves; anda receiver responsive to said predetermined electromagnetic waves and adapted to drive and control said light-emitting source based upon said predetermined electromagnetic waves;wherein, when said predetermined electromagnetic waves indicative of operation of at least one from the set including: a keyless entry system and a door lock motor, are received at said receiver, said light-emitting source produces a responsive light output for a predetermined time period, the responsive light output having a color different from an ordinary light used when one within said at least one set is not operated; andwherein, when a door of the vehicle is opened, said light-emitting source produces an alternative light having a color different from said ordinary light and different from the responsive light output associated with said at least one set.