Apparatus and method for controlling a vehicle light with adjustable light output using OBD data

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PATENT NO 9738213
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15414055

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An apparatus for controlling a vehicle light with adjustable light output is provided, whereby the apparatus includes a processor configured to receive on-board diagnostics (OBD) data and to determine a light output mode for the vehicle light in accordance with the OBD data, whereby the OBD data indicates a vehicle condition. The apparatus includes a transceiver coupled to the processor that is configured to signal the light output mode to the vehicle light. A method of controlling a vehicle light is provided that includes receiving OBD data from an OBD system in a vehicle, whereby the OBD data determines a vehicle condition, determining a light output mode of the vehicle light in accordance with the OBD data, and sending to the vehicle light appropriate commands for adjusting the light output in accordance with the determined light output mode.

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FENIEX INDUSTRIES INC1340 AIRPORT COMMERCE BLDG 3 SUITE 360 AUSTIN TX 78741

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Deyaf, Hamza Austin, US 22 124
Hale, Kyle Austin, US 16 54
Mazzanti, Nicholas Austin, US 13 84

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