GB2446411A - Illuminated Motor Vehicle Registration Plate - Google Patents

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GB2446411A
GB2446411A GB0702531A GB0702531A GB2446411A GB 2446411 A GB2446411 A GB 2446411A GB 0702531 A GB0702531 A GB 0702531A GB 0702531 A GB0702531 A GB 0702531A GB 2446411 A GB2446411 A GB 2446411A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/56—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for illuminating registrations or the like, e.g. for licence plates
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R13/00—Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
    • B60R13/10—Registration, licensing, or like devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles

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Abstract

Illuminated Motor Vehicle Registration Plate (IMVRP). This innovative number plate has an integrated light source from inside the registration plate which when illuminated provides clear registration identification for greater distances than the current registration plates used. Using either replacement plates or built into the vehicle design, the illuminated registration plate will obtain its power from the vehicles 12/24 volt systems. The plate utilises an integrated light guide plate (LGP) based on micro-prism structure by using traditional transparent polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) materials, which can be designed to control the illumination angle to establish high uniformity of intensity. The light source is based on light emitting diode (LED) technology and can be either embedded into or attached to the surface of the material. In addition to the illumination qualities, the number plan can be electronically tagged with the vehicle's engine control unit (ECU) system for car theft alarm or police tagging requirements.

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Description
Illuminated Motor Vehicle Registration Plate (IIVIVRP).
Background
The recognition of registration plates is a complex technological undertaking from optical scanning to instant stolen vehicles register recognition point of view. The typical registration recognition systems depend much on the weather conditions and visibility for scanning. To enhance the readability, the illuminated plate can increase or decrease the intensity of the light source to accommodate a better view of the registration number in poor weather conditions or in daylight to night transitions. Scanning an electronically charged plate using infrared is also a possibility thus increasing the electronic recognition of the plate. The utilisation of an infrared code stored in the device to transmit the registration details based on the car VIN is also a possibility with this innovation.
Description
The illuminated Motor Vehicle Registration Plate (JMVR.P) has an integrated light source from inside the registration plate which provides dear registration identification for greater distances than the current registration plates used as the light source will come from within the plate itself (Figi, a). The accessory can be used either as replacement plates on old vehicles built into new vehicle design or professionally installed. The power can be gained from the current rear light supply for a DIY installation using a simple connector (Fig 1, b). The plate utilises an integrated LOP based on micro-prism stiucture by using traditional transparent polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) materials, which can be designed to control the illumination angle to establish high uniformity of intensity (Fig I,c). The light source is based on LED technology (Figi, c) and can be either embedded into or attached to the surface of the material. In addition to the illumination qualities, the number plan can be electronically tagged with the vehicles ECU system for car theft alarm or police tagging requirements (Figi, d). The transmission of the vehicle VIN or registration number can be integrated with an electronic infrared reader to display the registration (Figi, e). The chip inside the plate has the vehicle VIN stored and consequently when scanned should match records, owner, VIN and registration instantly.
Examples of use:
* Simple use of an electronic illuminated registration plate and its aesthetic value to the vehicle owner * Improved human readability from greater distances * Electronically scanned by the current Optical Character Recognition (OCR) systems * Electronically scanned via an infrared scan based on OCR * Electronically scanned via a hand held device for registration and vehicle yIN matching * Electronic scan and visual match of registration number * Linked to the vehicles Control Area Network for infrared interrogation of any ECU or ECM parameter.
* Stolen Vehicle checks * Automatic, faster interrogation of vehicle using camera vehicle identification * ECU updates and trouble code resetting via ECU links.
Fig 1 References: a. Number plate illuminecent material (PMMA) b. Power connection using existing light socket or wired into the cars power c. Registration plate illumination LED and IR LED array embedded into the PMMA material number appropriate to set the correct luminance d. Vehicle interface to ECU for VIN or serial, chassis number verification e. Registration verification device to transmit an access code to receive the verification code f. Light sensor to automatically set the plate luminance intensity g. Infrared transmitter and receiver for shout distance validation checks h. Long distance Speed Camera OCR or upgraded infrared scan for greater distances i. Standard Speed Camera, (Gatso, etc) j. illuminated Motor Vehicle Registration Plate
k. Long distance camera field
I. Short Distance infrared field

Claims (13)

CLAIMS illuminated Motor Vehicle Registration Plate (IMVRP).
1. An illuminated vehicle registration plate by means of integrated display light source inside the display panel (plate) with sensor for light conditions and vehicle information interrogation capability vi a hand held infrared transceiver.
2. An illuminated vehicle registration plate by means of integrated light source inside the display panel (plate) as darned in Claim I wherein the plate can be machined to any size or shape to comply with any regulations for registration plate dimensions.
3. An illuminated vehicle registration plate by means of integrated light source inside the display panel (plate) as darned in Claim 1 wherein the colour of the plate will comply with the regulations for registration plate colours in terms of the front or rear of the vehicle.
4. An illuminated vehicle registration plate by means of integrated light source inside the display panel (plate) as darned in Claim 1 wherein the illumination can be increased or decreased in intensity by a light sensor located on the vehicle.
5. An illuminated vehicle registration plate by means of integrated light source inside the display panel (plate) as darned in Claim I wherein the illumination can be manually switched on or off depending on the lighting conditions at the discretion of the vehicle driver.
6. An illuminated vehicle registration plate by means of integrated light source inside the display panel (pla*e)asclarnedinClaim I wheremthecontrolforeitherfrontorrearplatecanben1afldatOrYin*1 illuminated state as soon as the vehicle is in use.
7. An illuminated vehicle registration plate by means of integrated light source inside the display panel (plate) as darned in Claim 1 wherein the registration detail (numbers and letters) is constructed of a material that masks the illumination of the plate to portray the registration information by contrast to the illuminated area.
8. An illuminated vehicle registration plate by means of integrated light source inside the display panel (plate) asclamed in Claim 1 whereinthe non-use oftheintegrated light sourcewill keep the plate in line with normal daylight use of the registration plate and utilise the current lighting from the vehicle.
9. An illuminated vehicle registration plate by means of integrated light source inside the display panel (plate) as darned in Claim I wherein the connection to the vehicle can be though the current number plate bulb socket by means of an adaptor.
10. An illuminated vehicle registration plate by means of integrated light source inside the display panel (plate) as darned in Claim I wherein the communications and power connection can be stealthily integrated into new vehicle designs.
11. An illuminated vehicle registration plate by means of integrated light source inside the display panel (plate) as darned in Claim I wherein a light sensor is used to detect correct function and trigger an alarm for the driver if the illumination has failed when the ambient lighting indicates it should be operational.
12. An illuminated vehicle registration plate by means of integrated Light source inside the display panel (plate) as darned in Claim 1 where an infrared light source can be used to increase the readability of automatic scanning systems from improved distances.
13. An illuminated vehicle registration plate by means of integrated light source inside the display panel (plate) substantially as herein described above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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WO2011050982A1 (en) * 2009-10-29 2011-05-05 Arno Martin Sauer Plate for producing an led-illuminated sign

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WO1996036031A1 (en) * 1995-05-11 1996-11-14 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Electronic license plate architecture
WO2002066289A1 (en) * 2001-02-23 2002-08-29 Bertucci Jose Francisco Internal illumination system for car plate
FR2848943A1 (en) * 2002-12-24 2004-06-25 Fabricauto Sa Motor vehicle licence plate has transparent panel with edge lighting bar to illuminate symbols on film layer behind it
FR2870035A1 (en) * 2004-05-07 2005-11-11 Fabricauto Sa Identification plate, e.g. for vehicle licensing, incorporates integral electronic module to transmit and/or receive information
WO2005124719A1 (en) * 2004-06-21 2005-12-29 Tory Shane Weber Method and device for detecting illegal operation of vehicles
FR2879981A1 (en) * 2004-12-23 2006-06-30 Alain Jean Charles Couly Official license plate for e.g. heavy truck, has printed circuit supporting reflecting LEDs, and transparent lucite plastic matrix whose rear side is covered with reflective sheet constituting base, and luminosity control part
GB2425390A (en) * 2005-04-21 2006-10-25 Curtis Consulting Ltd Sign with embedded RFID tag, e.g. vehicle authorisation indicator.
GB2429828A (en) * 2005-09-03 2007-03-07 Vip System Ltd Licence plate with RF chip and associated reading system

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1996036031A1 (en) * 1995-05-11 1996-11-14 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Electronic license plate architecture
WO2002066289A1 (en) * 2001-02-23 2002-08-29 Bertucci Jose Francisco Internal illumination system for car plate
FR2848943A1 (en) * 2002-12-24 2004-06-25 Fabricauto Sa Motor vehicle licence plate has transparent panel with edge lighting bar to illuminate symbols on film layer behind it
FR2870035A1 (en) * 2004-05-07 2005-11-11 Fabricauto Sa Identification plate, e.g. for vehicle licensing, incorporates integral electronic module to transmit and/or receive information
WO2005124719A1 (en) * 2004-06-21 2005-12-29 Tory Shane Weber Method and device for detecting illegal operation of vehicles
FR2879981A1 (en) * 2004-12-23 2006-06-30 Alain Jean Charles Couly Official license plate for e.g. heavy truck, has printed circuit supporting reflecting LEDs, and transparent lucite plastic matrix whose rear side is covered with reflective sheet constituting base, and luminosity control part
GB2425390A (en) * 2005-04-21 2006-10-25 Curtis Consulting Ltd Sign with embedded RFID tag, e.g. vehicle authorisation indicator.
GB2429828A (en) * 2005-09-03 2007-03-07 Vip System Ltd Licence plate with RF chip and associated reading system

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2011050982A1 (en) * 2009-10-29 2011-05-05 Arno Martin Sauer Plate for producing an led-illuminated sign

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