System for enhancing perception of a motor vehicle's mark emblem

摘要

A system is provided for causing audible sounds, and/or visible actions, and/or an electronic visual image, and/or motion to occur by, or in relation to, a vehicle's mark emblem. The system may cause such actions to be initiated manually or automatically as a result of vehicle operation or operator action. Controls may be provided to prevent the audible sound, visible action, visual image, or motion to occur if the vehicle speed is above a selected speed limit. In addition, when operated from a position remote from the vehicle, the audible sound associated with the mark emblem may be adjusted to a volume that will prevent persons from becoming startled when they are in proximity to the vehicle.

主权项

1. A system for enhancing perception of a motor vehicle's mark emblem, comprising: at least one mark emblem mounted on the exterior of a motor vehicle; a motion actuator for causing the at least one mark emblem to move, and/or a sound source for emitting a sound related to the at least one mark emblem, and/or an electronic visual imaging device for displaying an image related to the at least one mark emblem, and/or means for causing a visible action, other than motion, of the at least one mark emblem; and a speed sensor and speed sensor switch for detecting whether a vehicle on which the system is mounted is moving at or below a selected speed limit.