System and method of integrating an LED spotlight

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8274226
SERIAL NO

12574369

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An integrated side-view mirror and LED spotlight wherein under electronic control the light output can be changed in type, angle, direction, intensity, pattern, focus, and other properties and can include other inputs and outputs such as traffic preemption and data interfaces, sensors, cameras, sirens, and speakers. The device includes a side-view mirror assembly that may be attached to a vehicle, a spotlight integrated therein, and a controller unit that transmits and receives electronic data to and from the spotlight. A heat-dissipation surface or mechanism may be further integrated with the LEDs. A method of operating the device includes providing a side-view mirror assembly, integrating a spotlight capable of emitting light within the side-view mirror assembly; and providing a controller unit that transmits and receives electronic data to and from the spotlight.

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TOMAR ELECTRONICS INC2100 W OBISPO AVENUE GILBERT AS 85233

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  • 2009 Application Filing Year
  • B60Q Class
  • 642 Applications Filed
  • 393 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 61.22 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Millikan, Bart Gilbert, US 5 39
Sikora, Scott T Gilbert, US 26 296
Soloway, Barry H Tucson, US 2 32
Szkutak, Frank A Mesa, US 1 31

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  • 31 Citation Count
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