Images, animations or other variations of flashing lights can also be displayed. The memory module can be connected to a home computer and program data can be stored on the memory module using known techniques. Alternatively, the display driver module can include a microcontroller or integrated circuit configured for driving LED arrays.
In one embodiment, the remote control is configured to communicate with the driver module through a physical wire connection In one embodiment, the driver module is located in the remote control , with some minimal support circuitry sufficient to actuate the display being located on the frame The remote control is preferably configured with user controls through which the display can be controlled. The user controls can be used to program the programmable display or to switch among previously stored or loaded programs.
The receptacle for the nonvolatile memory module or an additional receptacle can be incorporated into the remote control In this embodiment, operation of the button causes the display driver to cycle through each of a set of stored programs. Technology similar to available X10 technology can be used to support communication through the vehicle's electrical system from the remote control In one embodiment, a battery, power supply or power connection is integrated into the remote control In this embodiment, the driver module is augmented with a wireless receiver In this embodiment, the remote control is preferably mounted within the passenger compartment and operated or controlled through a small handheld remote control not illustrated having an infrared transmitter.
In this manner, the display can be operated or programmed from a remote location other than the passenger compartment. In one embodiment, a pager service can be used to send an alphanumeric message that is received by the wireless receiver and displayed upon the display Accordingly, in this embodiment the display can be programmed from any telephone or e-mail service. In one embodiment, power is received through a connection to a vehicle's license plate light socket. Alternatively, power can be supplied from a battery located on, in, or adjacent to the license plate frame.
In one embodiment, the battery is configured to be charged through the vehicle's electrical system. In this embodiment, the display can be configured to turn on some or all of the LEDs using a red color during vehicle braking.
The display driver module is preferably configured to activate the display based upon an input from the deceleration module to indicate braking or deceleration.
In one embodiment, under severe deceleration, the display can be configured to blink or flash. The rate of blinking or flashing can be configured to increase with greater deceleration.
In this embodiment, the display can be configured to display scrolling arrows or another indication of an intent to make a turn. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is defined by the claims that follow. How can I get free shipping? When will my order be shipped? Where will my order ship from? Do you ship internationally? How long will it take for my order to arrive?
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Close Your Cart 0 items. Your cart is currently empty. Continue Shopping. Shipping Taxes and shipping fee will be calculated at checkout. Check Out View Cart. In this embodiment, the display can be configured to display scrolling arrows or another indication of an intent to make a turn. Although the invention has been described in terms of certain embodiments, other embodiments that will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, including embodiments which do not provide all of the features and advantages set forth herein, are also within the scope of this invention.
Accordingly, the scope of the invention is defined by the claims that follow. What is claimed is: 1. A license plate frame comprising a two-dimensional array of controllable display elements, wherein the two-dimensional array is controlled by a display driver module. The license plate frame of claim 1 , further comprising the display driver module.
The license plate frame of claim 2 , further comprising a receptacle for a removable nonvolatile data storage module. The license plate frame of claim 1 , further comprising a receiver configured to receive control signals transmitted by a remotely located transmitter.
A license plate frame comprising a plurality of controllable display elements arranged in a two-dimensional array. The license plate frame of claim 5 , wherein the elements are controlled by a display driver module. A programmable license plate frame display system, the system comprising: a license plate frame;. The system of claim 7 , wherein the display driver module is configured to display text messages on the display. The system of claim 7 , wherein the display driver module is configured to display images on the display.
The system of claim 7 , wherein the display driver module is configured to display animated images on the display. The system of claim 7 , wherein the display driver module is attached to the frame. The system of claim 7 , further comprising a backing plate, wherein the frame is mounted to the backing plate and wherein the display driver module is attached to the backing plate. The system of claim 7 , further comprising a remote control.
The system of claim 13 , wherein the remote control comprises user controls. The system of claim 14 , wherein the remote control comprises the display driver module. The system of claim 7 , further comprising a receptacle for a nonvolatile memory module. The system of claim 17 , wherein the driver module is configured to control the display based upon data stored on the nonvolatile memory module.
The system of claim 7 , further comprising an input line configured to be connected to a vehicle brake lamp system, wherein the display is configured to be activated in response to an input signal received through the input line.
The system of claim 7 , further comprising a receiver configured to receive control signals for controlling the display. The system of claim 19 , wherein the control signals are pager signals. USP true USA1 en. AUA1 en. WOA2 en. USB1 en.
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