Apparatus and method to visually communicate with a vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9862311
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15457583

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A visual communication apparatus affixed to a vehicle. The visual communication apparatus includes a smart key system that detects a key fob of a user within a keyless detection zone, a projector projecting visual indications on a projecting zone lying on a ground surface of the vehicle, a sensor optically capturing gestures of the user of the vehicle, and an electrical control unit capable of actuated key elements of the vehicle. The visual indications include passive visual indications requiring no activation from the user and active visual indications requiring activations from the user. The activations are performed by gestures of the user on the active visual indications.

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AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA INCPLYMOUTH MI 48170

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Kimura, Shogo Novi, US 39 399
Kiriyama, Hiroshi Novi, US 18 174
Kurita, Mineo Ann Arbor, US 5 87

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