Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for collective zone lighting technology that may be used in future Ford vehicles, Ford Authority has learned.
The patent was filed on January 25th, 2023, published on July 25th, 2024, and assigned serial number 0246478.
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As lighting technology has improved exponentially, Ford has also worked to implement more and more of it into its production vehicles, as well as file patents outlining ways that one day, we may have more customizable and useful exterior lighting elements, to boot. The latest proof of that concept comes to us from this newly published patent, which outlines an idea for collective zone lighting technology that may be used in future Ford vehicles, too.
The concept of this patent is relatively simple – it would enable multiple vehicle owners to provide collective zone lighting features, which could come in handy anytime one needs to shed considerable light on a particular area, such as during a nighttime gathering. The system would use a wireless transceiver and controller, which could then be configured to create a “group” of vehicles that would participate in this process.
Once a user creates a lighting group, they could invite other users, who could either accept that request or decline it. From there, lighting features of the vehicles in the group would be controlled by the person who started it, whether it be the headlights, taillights, puddle lamps, or curtain lamps, and the user would even be able to control the direction and intensity of the lighting. It’s an interesting concept for sure, and one that may very well wind up becoming a reality in future Ford vehicles.
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Modern vehicles should add more lighting to the underside. Since modern lights are LEDs that use milliwatts, the cost and power consumption is low. This helps with visibility for other drivers and can reduce accidents greatly. Some State laws limit the amount, color, and location, so read your locsl laws on adding lighting.