De-centralized operational indicator system for a materials handling vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9821991
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15446329

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A de-centralized operational indicator system comprises a communication component, a controller, and an output component. The output component comprises a first illumination device and a second illumination device. The controller includes programming to receive information from the communication component regarding at least one of the materials handling vehicle and an environment in which the materials handling vehicle is operating. The controller also includes programming to generate a first control signal for controlling the first illumination device to convey first situational awareness information to an operator of the materials handling vehicle to provide information relevant to the operation of the materials handling vehicle, and generate a second control signal for controlling the second illumination device to convey second situational awareness information to inform external targets near the materials handling vehicle as to information relevant to the operation of the materials handling vehicle.

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CROWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATIONNEW BREMEN OH

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Swift, Philip W Oakwood, US 50 966

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