WO2004105523A1

WO2004105523A1 - Signal light jacket for riders or non-enclosed vehicles

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Publication number: WO2004105523A1
Application number: PCT/CA2003/000772
Authority: WO
Inventors: Shelton Gamini De Silva
Original assignee: Shelton Gamini De Silva
Priority date: 2003-06-03
Filing date: 2003-06-03
Publication date: 2004-12-09
Also published as: AU2003233298A1

Abstract

Signal Light Jacket for riders of non-enclosed vehicles, comprises of a signaling apparatus and signaling operating system integrated into a strap jacket, wherein the wearer is able to indicate the left turn signal, right turn signal, moving signal, stopping signal, and plurality of signaling modes. The Signal Light Jacket (10) includes six signal lamp assemblies (12) attached to the front left, front right, back left, back right, left shoulder and right shoulder which electrically communicates with the master controller assembly (60), and with the power source in battery assembly (79) which is controlled by plurality of preliminary switch assemblies (17) and secondary switch assemblies (14, 47, 48, 49) and sends said switching signal data to the lamp assemblies (12) through the microcontroller assembly (61) according to preprogrammed, predetermined signal commands, wherein said signal lamps (12) perform sequences of colors and sequences of signals to indicate the left turn signal, right turn signal, stopping signal, moving signal, including American/European mode, clicking sound mode jogging mode. The system also comprises of method that the Signal Light Jacket (10) operates by a remote control assembly (48), sensor control assembly (49) and voice control assembly (47), and changeable color lenses and lights, wherein said Signal Light Jacket (10) to be used Internationally according to any non-enclosed vehicle rules posed by any state or country.

Description

SIGNAL LIGHT JACKET FOR RIDERS OF NON-ENCLOSED VEHICLES

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the method of improving the signal light jacket for riders of non-enclosed vehicles, more particularly but not by way of limitation, to provide a number of apparatus and various operating systems integrated into a signal light jacket member, comprised of plurality of signal lights operating and flashing mode systems, wherein said jacket to be used by non-enclosed vehicle riders, according to the requirements of each state's and country's specific bike and other non enclosed vehicle rules. The said system also comprises of an electronic circuit that includes a microcontroller which aUows said system to perform sequences of predetermined, preprogrammed signal flashing modes.

2. Description of the Related Art

The signal lamps that attach to the signal light jacket, described in the prior art by Shelton. G. De Silva (the present inventor) et al. the Canadian Patent application No 2,356,589 filed on 13 August 2001, application No 2,379,247 filed on 02 April 2002, and the International Patent application No PCT/CAOl/01198 dated 28 August 2001. In the prior art, the signal light jacket member comprises of six signal lamp assemblies which includes signal light assemblies, affixed to the strap jacket member, electrically communicate means, illumination mechanism controUed by the switching mechanism which is connected to the power source in battery mechanism wherein when the specific switch is activated, the respective signal light or lights in the signal lamp assemblies illuminate and flash in an intermittent mode or illuminate and remain ON (Steady mode).

However, the previous signal lights operating system have some disadvantages. One aspect is that all switch assemblies are located in the front of the jacket member and operates manually by hand. This system may not be effective in areas where the traffic is slow moving, especially in the city, because the rider may have to change the operation of the switching system often to indicate the stopping and moving signal. Also the previous system does not comprise of a method that the switching mechanism operates according to existing hand signal rules of non-enclosed vehicles.

Another disadvantage of the prior art (De Suva's previous invention) is that the fixed predetermined flashing mode and the fixed color zones of the signal lamp assembly. This may not be adaptable to be used Internationally and limit riders to ware the same signal light jacket member in various states and countries, since each country and state poses different rules for the color light system and flashing mode functions of non enclosed vehicles, especially the bicycles. For example: Wisconsin Bike Laws are interpreted of the statutes that bicycling at night requires at least a white front light and red or amber steady or flashing rear lights, also some motor vehicle rules recommend that bicycle riders must have green or white front lights. In UK the flashing red light is not quite acceptable, however, somewhat it is acceptable, since the flashing LED red lights have now become undeniably symbolic for cyclists, also no denying that the intent of the law, since April 1995, is to legalize LED lights that are BS-approved. However, police are generally appreciative of any rider using non-enclosed vehicles to use an effective lighting system.

The present invention is improved and solves the above problems of prior art by disclosing the preliminary and secondary switching operating systems integrated in to the signal light jacket member. This wiU provide the user to wear the same signal light jacket for various non-enclosed vehicles. The preliminary switching operation system means, the switching apparatus and method which associates with the existing hand signals, and the secondary switching system means, the switch apparatus and method associates with the touch switch, remote control, sensor control and voice control systems. Also provides a microcontroller assembly that comprises of a number of operating systems and flashing mode fimction systems wherein said signal light jacket member to be used Internationally according to any bicycle or other non-enclosed vehicle rules. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention seeks to improve the signal light system on the signal light jacket for non enclosed vehicles such as bicycles, roller skaters, snow boarders, skiers, water skiers etc, providing a number of apparatuses and various signal light operating systems integrated into one jacket.

The main object is to provide an electronic circuit that comprises of a microcontroUer which is programmed to receive signal data from plurality of switch assemblies, and sends said signal data to the light assemblies, and among other devices in the signal lamp assemblies wherein each light assembly in each lamp assembly is able to function according to the selected microcontroller preprogrammed, predetermined sequence of signal data. The microcontroller also comprises of a number of input and output lines, that are connected to the switching circuits in the switch assembly, and to the signal lamp circuits in the signal lamp assembly respectively, wherein specific switching circuits and lamp circuits communicates through the master controUer with each other and associates with the specific light assembly in the signal lamp assemblies for the left turn signal, right turn signal, stopping signal and moving signal.

Another object is to provide a preliminary switching system means specially designed switching mechanism and apparatus inserted in to the long sleeve member of the signal jacket member, then securing said long sleeve member to the left hand of the rider by various strap members wherein when the rider uses existing hand signals the signal light assemblies to activate and display specific colors and signal or signals. This will be described further under detailed description.

Another object is to provide a secondary switching system means plurality of methods and apparatuses integrated into the signal light jacket member wherein the user is able to use said signal light jacket member for various non-enclosed vehicles. The secondary switching systems are (a) touch switch system for roUer skaters and skate boarders (b) remote control system for bicyclist (c) sensor system also for cyclist (d) voice control system for skiers and also to be used by the disabled. StiU another object is to provide plurality of control switch assemblies, wherein each of said switch assemblies are able to emit various flashing modes and steady mode functions representing American/European mode and jogging mode etc.

Still another object is to provide at least one said control switch assembly, and the method for American/European mode means, the signal system to be operated according to the American and European non-enclosed vehicle rules and regulations wherein said signal light jacket member to be worn Internationally.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method and one of said control switch assembly for jogging mode signal wherein the user is able to wear the signal light jacket member while jogging or other similar activities.

Still another object is to provide a method that when the left turn signal, right turn signals and stopping signals activate, the clicking sound to be activated.

Another object is to provide an ON-OFF switch assembly for the control of the entire system, and the horn switch assembly for the horn modulation.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a battery charger on the signal Ught jacket member which is connected to the power source in battery assembly wherein the user is able to charge the battery by just plugging the jacket to a higher voltage outlet such as a home electrical outlet, or DC car voltage to recharge the batteries

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a method that lenses of the signal lamp assembUes could be easily removed and replaced with different color lenses according to the regulation of any state or country's signal light regulations.

To achieve the above objectives the present invention is to provide a strap jacket made out of water proof webbing material that comprises of plurality of front and back shoulder strap members extending from the front waist to the back waist over the shoulders. The front strap member consists of plurality of sections, thereof said sections are secured with each other by way of locking position, using a "buckle" or other similar method, and plurality of back strap members each connect to the back left and right shoulder strap members wherein said signal strap jacket is easily worn adjusting said straps accordingly.

Further, said signal light jacket member comprises of six signal lamp assemblies, which are inserted in to specially designed electronic disk members, two on the left and right shoulder panel members, two on the front left and front right shoulder strap members, two on the back left and back right shoulder strap members. Each of said lamp assemblies comprises of a circuit which includes light assembhes, means electrical bulbs preferably LED lights (Light Emitted Diode) and aU other components for said light assemblies to Uluminate and flash in an intermittent manner or Steady ON mode.

Yet another aspect, the present invention provides an adjustable signal lamp locking system, means abiUty to allow each side of three signal lamp assemblies to be positioned close together as one lamp or position lamp assemblies as two lamps, or position said lamps separately according to the required distance. This will provide an extremely brighter iUumination system during the day and a fair iUumination system during the night. Also providing a method that the shoulder lamps can be detached and worn only with the front and back signal lamps, if necessary.

Further provides plurality of secondary switching operating systems additional to the preliminary switching operating system wherein the user is able to select an operating system according to the particular requirements. This would provide extreme flexibility for the user to wear the signal light jacket member for various activities. For example: The bicyclist needs more automatic operation systems such as remote control and sensor system when specially riding the cycle in the city during congested traffic. The touch operating systems is highly recommended for roUer skaters, because they ride with the hands free and can be used to operate the switches. The Voice Control is recommended for skiers, since they use both hands to hold the Ski Poles for moving, also suitable for the disabled.

The preliminary switching system comprises of a specially designed switching mechanism system that is inserted in to the long shoulder sleeve member made out of water proof webbing material, which is affixed in to the signal fight jacket member that is secured to the left hand by various straps, wherein when the hand moves to a certain extent and various directions, certain preliminary switches activate for the left turn, right turn, slowing and stopping signals. The preliminary switching system is specially designed with the existing hand signals. When rider indicates the left hand signal by putting the left hand straight out, the left turn switch located in the long shoulder sleeve member will activate and communicate with the master circuit for the left turn signal. When the rider indicates the right hand signal by left hand "L" shape upward, this immediately activates the right turn switch assembly located in the long shoulder sleeve member for the right turn signal. The rider indicates the slowing or stopping signal by the left hand "L" shape down word this immediately activates the stopping switch assembly in the long shoulder sleeve member for slowing or stopping signal. The moving signal is operated by just tapping the touch switch assembly that represents the moving signal located in the front of the signal light jacket. It is important to note that when the specific switch is set to the specific mode, said mode will stay ON, until the system changes to another mode.

The sensor system activates in a different manner and shares with the moving and stopping signal. The said sensor system includes a sensor apparatus which consists of two parts, one part of said apparatus refers to the receiving device for receiving control signals and outputting said signals to the microcontroUer assembly through the master circuit and to other among required devisers, second part of the deviser refers to the transmitter, which measures some physical quantity and sends said measuring data signals back to said receiving device. One part of the sensor device, which refers to the receiver is located in the signal light jacket member, and the other part, which refers to the transmitter is connected to the non-enclosed vehicle or any where in the riders body, where it could obtain measuring signal data and communicate with the receiver.

According to said communication system means, the transmitting device located in the non enclosed vehicle, which gathers information and transmits said information to the receiving device located in the signal light jacket member, thereof, said receiving device communicates with the microcontroller wherein the microcontroller assembly is able to gather said signal data, and evaluate according to predetermined preprogrammed sequences and send said signal data to the specific fight assemblies assigned for slowing, stopping and moving signal wherein (a) when the non enclosed vehicle slows down to, most likely less than 2.5 km per hour, the slowing and stopping signal will automatically activate Uluminate and flash in an intermittent manner or remain ON (Steady ON) according to the selected mode, indicating that the rider is preparing to slow down or stopping the non enclosed vehicle, also such communication wiU switch OFF the moving signal, (b) When a vehicle moves over specific speed probably over 2.5 km per hour, the said transmitting device gathers such speed information and relays to receiving device, and to the microprocessor wherein slowing and stopping signals automatically shut OFF and switch ON the moving signal.

The remote control system also has two devises, the receiving device and the transmitting device, which communicates most probably via infrared or radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receivers. The receiving device is placed on the signal light jacket member and the transmitting device is placed on the non-enclosed vehicle or on the user. The transmitting device comprises of plurahty of keys that communicate with the receiving device for the left turn signal, right turn signal, moving signal and stopping signal.

The voice control unit also includes two components, the microphone assembly to receive the voice command signal and voice recognition synthesis unit, which receives the voice signal commands and transmits, said commands to the microcontroller. The voice instruction commands specially works with the left turn signal, right turn signal, moving signal and stopping signal.

In another aspect to achieve the above object is to provide a microcontroller based signal light flashing mode control switching system means, wherein each of light assemblies are able to perform any desired signal light flashing mode, such as each of fight assembly to illuminate and flash in an intermittent mode or Uluminate and remain ON (Steady ON) and vice versa. The control switch assemblies communicates with the microcontroUer in such a manner that (a) when the moving signal is in ON position the red light assemblies in the signal lamp assembUes flash in an intermittent manner with the green light for American Mode, and (b) when the moving signal is in ON position the red light assemblies are steady ON with green Ught for European Mode, (c) when the slowing or brake signals are in ON position the red light assembUes to flash in an intermittent mode (d) when the slowing and brake signals are in ON position the red Ughts to be steady ON (e) when the turn signals are ON position the opposite side of red Ughts to flash in intermittent manner, (f) when the turn Ughts are in ON position the opposite side of the red lights to be steady ON, (g) the cUcking sound to be activated when the turn signal and brake signal is in ON position, (h) the cUcking sound to be deactivated when turn and brake signals are in ON position, (i) only the red Ught assemblies to Uluminate in an intermittent manner when "Jogging Mode" is in the ON position.

Yet another aspect to achieve the above object is to provide changeable cover lenses on each signal lamp assembly, wherein each color zone can be changed into different color zones according to the rules of the specific country regarding the signal Ught color system for riders of non-enclosed vehicles. For example: some states recommend that the green front Ught is better than the white front light, also the green light is comparatively visible when the person is operating the signal Ught jacket member to ski or any activity on water. In this circumstance the rider can remove the exiting red or white cover lens and replace it with a green cover lens. Further, the system provides the signal lights on the signal light jacket to be easUy removed and replaced with different color Ught assembUes. This wiU also allow the color zone of the lamp assembly to be changed, without having to replace with different color lenses.

Further included is a power source in battery assembly and plurahty of weirs directly connected to all light assemblies, switch panel assemblies, microprocessor, sensor and among other devices, except a specific part of the remote confroUer assembly, voice confroUer assembly and sensor controller assembly, wherein each component electrically communicates and aUows said Ught assembUes to activate, illuminate and flash in an intermittent manner or Uluminate and remain ON (Steady ON). The switches in the switch panel assembUes operate in the following manner, (a) the switch assigned for left turn signal when activated, the Ught assembly in the amber color zone and red color zone in the left lamp assemblies located on the left shoulder, left front and left back illuminate in an intermittent mode indicating left turn signal, also Uluminating red color zones in the right back and right shoulder, (b) The switch assigned for right turn signal activates, the light assembUes in the amber color zone and red color zones, on the right front, right back, right shoulder iUuminate and flash in an intermittent mode, also red color zones on left back and left shoulder signal lamps Uluminate, indicating the right turn signal.(c) The switch assigned for slowing and stopping signal when activated, the light assemblies in the amber color zone and red color zone, on all sides iUuminate in an intermittent mode indicating the rider is preparing to slowdown or stopping (d) The switch assigned for the moving signal when activated, all light assembUes in amber color zone are automatically shut OFF and the Ught assembUes in the green color zones and red color zones located on aU sides switch ON, indicating the moving signal, (e) The switch assigned for the "jogging mode signal" when activated, the red light assembUes in aU sides Uluminate and flash in an intermittent manner and switches OFF all other light assemblies in all directions, indicating the person is jogging or walking. It is important to note that front left and right lamp assembUes comprises of a white Ught, and said white lights ittuminates aU the time either flashing in an intermittent manner or Steady ON mode.

The horn assembly is mounted in front of the harness in side the electronic disk, which is connected to the horn switch assembly and to the horn switch, so that when the horn switch is activated the sound modulation in the horn assembly wiU release the warning signal. Further, the invention provides an ON-OFF switch assembly that when said switch is in ON position the entire system to be activated, and when the switch is in OFF position the entire system to be deactivated.

Further features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the detailed description and together with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Fig 1 is the front and side view of the Safety Signal Jacket.

Fig 2 is the back and side view of the Safety Signal Jacket.

Fig 3 is the inside view of the right back electronic disk and its' components.

Fig 4 is the inside view of the left back electronic disk and its' components Fig 5 is the view of the back electronic disk cover.

Fig 6 is the view of the front either left or right, electronic disk with its' components.

Fig 7 is the view of the front electronic disk cover.

Fig 8 is the view of indicating hand signals.

Fig 9 is the schematic view of the operating and switching system of the present invention including signal lamp circuits. Fig 10 is the schematic view of the operating and switching system of the present invention in detaU, without the signal lamp circuit. Fig 11 is the schematic view of the microcontroller input and output lines. Fig 12 is the schematic view of the lamp circuit.

Fig 13 is the drawing of the secondary switching and switch port connections. Fig 14 is the front view of the Signal Light Vest. Fig 15 is the back view of the Signal Light Vest

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference now to the accompanying drawings and figures 1-15 thereof described is the diagrammatic view of the signal light jacket member reference number 10. The signal Ught jacket 10 includes a signaling switching and operating system, which is shown by schematic view numerical 50. It is important to note that in some cases only the specific numerical number is used to explain the entire sequence of one specific component. For example; the signal lamp assembly numerical number 12 is used to single out for right front lamp, front left lamp, back right, back left, shoulder right, shoulder left 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, 12f respectively.

As shown in Fig 1 to 4 the signal light jacket member 10 comprises of six signal lamp assemblies, front right 12a, front left 12b, back right 12c, back left 12d, shoulder right 12e, shoulder left 12f, and each of said lamp assembUes 12a to 12f electricaUy connects and communicates by the pluraUty of wires 46 with the master controller assembly 45 that comprise of a microcontroUer 61, and pluraUty of preliminary switch assemblies 17a, 17b, 17c, touch switch 17d that connects and communicates with the master controller assembly 45, powered by battery assembly 44, wherein each of said signal lamp assembUes 12 Uluminates and flash according to the microcontroUer 61 predetermined, preprogrammed sequences of signal commands, controlled by switch assemblies 17, so that each of said lamp assemblies 12 are able to perform sequences of colors and indicating signals for the left turn signal, right turn signal, stopping signal, and moving signal.

As shown in FIG 13, the signal light system 50 further includes a pluraUty of secondary switching systems operated by touch switch assemblies 14, sensor assembly 49, remote control assembly 48 and voice command assembly 47. Each of said switches connect to the right and left switch ports 42, so that each of said switches are able to communicate with the master confroUer 45 for operating the signal light system. As shown in FIG 2, the master controller comprises of a number of control switches 33 for control of American/European mode, cUcking sound mode and jogging mode. The preliminary, secondary and control switching system will subsequently be described later.

As best illustrated in Fig: 1 to 7 the lamp assembUes 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, 12f, master control assembly 45, switch port assembly 42, power source in battery assembly 44 are secured and housed in the electronic disks 13a,13b,13c,13d. Each of said components comprises of a method that said components are able to be removed from each other for replacement, without having to replace the whole signal Ught jacket 10 or electronic disk 13.

As shown in Fig: 1 and 2, the signal Ught jacket member 10 typically intended to be used as a strap jacket. However, present embodiment comprises of a method that said strap jacket member 10 worn as it is or able to be inserted into the Signal Light Vest member and worn as a Vest as shown in Fig 14 and 15. The Vest is not described in detail. It is important to note that the signal Ught jacket 10 wiU be designed in various ways placing electronic components in different locations of the signal Ught jacket without deviation from either the sprit or the scope of the present invention.

As shown in FIG 1 and 2 , the signal light jacket member 10 comprises of a plurality of strap members, a front right shoulder strap member 21a, front left shoulder strap member 21b, back right shoulder strap member 21c and back left shoulder strap member 2 Id, three back centre strap members 19, neck strap member 27, right shoulder panel lie, left shoulder panel 1 If, waist strap member 18 waist band member 24, wherein user is able to wear said signal strap jacket member 10 over the shoulders and securing firmly to the body by using various buckle members and adjust said strap members accordingly. As shown in FIG 1, the two front strap members positioned on the right 21a and left 21b on the jacket member, and one end of each 21a and 21b affixed to the shoulder panel 1 le and 1 If other end of each said strap members attached to one section of each buckle member 22, the other section of the buckle member 22 is permanently affixed to the waist strap member 18, wherein the front strap members 21 and waist strap member 18 connects with each other by buckle member 22. The back strap members 21c and 21 d positioned on the back of the user and each of said strap members 21c and 21 d and one end is affixed to the shoulder panel member lie, 1 If and other end of each back left and right strap members 21e, 21f is permanently affixed to the back of the waist strap member IS. The waist strap member 18 is covered by the waistband member 24 for further securing and waterproofing of wires 46.

As shown in FIG 1 and 2, specially designed is a long sleeve member 16 attached to the left shoulder panel member 1 If of the jacket member 10 and secured said long sleeve member 16 to the left hand by hand strap members 26a, 26b, and 26c. Said long sleeve member 16 comprises of specially designed three switches 17a, 17b and 17c near the elbow, wherein when the rider uses hand signals for signaling said switch 17 electricaUy connects and communicates with the left switch port 42, as shown in FIG 6, wherein switch port 42 is able to send specific signal commands to the master controller for specific signal. The operating system is described later in detail. As illustrated in FIG 8 (a) the rider puts the left hand straight out for left turn signal, the specially designed switch 17a on the switch panel activates and communicates with master controller 45 for the left turn signal, (b) when the rider puts the left hand out "L" shape upwards the specially designed switch 17b activates and communicates with the master controller for right turn signal (c) a rider puts the left hand out "L" shape downwards indicating slowing and stopping signal, the specially designed switch 17c activates and communicates with the master controller 45 for slowing and stopping signal (d) It is important to note that the switch 17a, 17b and 17c wiU not activate without activating the switch 17d located at the shoulder panel l lf and electricaUy communicates with said switches. The switch 17d activates only when rider puts out the left arm straight perpendicular to the riders body for hand signals as shown in Fig 8. This wiU control the switch 17a,17b,17c for unnecessary activation when rider is moving the arm etc. Also when the rider puts the left hand down the selected switching mode remains unchanged until the said mode wiU change into another mode. The moving signal activates only with the touch switch system.

As shown in FIG 1 and 2, signal Ught jacket 10 comprises of four electronic disk members 13a, 13b,13c,13d, each affixed on to the strap members 21a,21b,21c,21d respectively. Each of said electronic disks comprises of two components, the said disk base 13 is speciaUy used for housing the electronic component, and a cover 43 for protecting said components from water seepage. The front left 13a and right 13b disk members are similar and hold front signal lamps 12a and 12b, also housing the preliminary and secondary left and right switch ports 42 which has plurality of switch connections. The back electronic disk member 13b and 13d holds the master confroUer assembly 45 and, battery pack 44 and the back signal lamp assemblies 12c and 12d, all said electronic disk members 13 includes required wires and connectors for said components as well. It is important to note that tiie signal lamp assemblies are inserted in the electronic disk members that the signal lamp assemblies are clearly seen from outside, as shown in Fig 1 and 2.

The signal Ught jacket member 10 further comprises of a method that the signal lamp assemblies 12 e and 12f are able to detach from the shoulder panel lie and llf, and used with only the front and back signal lamps 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, if necessary. This is specially designed to reduce the iUuminating brightness during normal days and adding extra lamps during bad whether such as rainy and foggy days for more brightness.

As shown in Fig 9 to 13, the switching and operating of the signal Ught system of the signal light jacket member 10 described hereinafter by numerical 50. It is important to note that signal lamp assemblies 12, master controller assembly 45, preliminary switch panel assemblies 17, battery assembly 44 comprise of electronic circuits means most probably the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and other required components hereinafter represents and describes the lamp assemblies 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, 12f with its' circuit means 51a, 51b, 51c, 51 d, 51 e, 5 If respectively, and switch assemblies 17a, 17b, 17c, 14d, with its' circuit means 57a, 57b, 57c, 57d respectively, the master confroUer assembly 45 with its circuit means 60, the power source in battery assembly 44 by numerical 79.

As shown in Fig 9 and 10, the signal light system 50 comprises of six signal lamp circuits, front right 51a, front left 51b, back right 51c, back left 51d, right shoulder 51e and left shoulder 5 If, electricaUy connects and communicates with the master controller circuit 60, that is controlled by a series of preliminary switch circuits 57a, 57b, 57c, and 57d, and plurality of control switch assemblies 58a, 58b, 58c, energized by the power source of battery assembly 79, wherein each Ught 56 in the lamp circuit 51 wiU Uluminate sequence of colors and indicate series of signals.

With reference now to Fig 9 to 13, said signal lamp circuit 51 is divided into pluraUty of color zones, most probably three different color zones, green 52, yellow 53, red 54 and white 55 to indicate various colors and different sequences of indicating signals, such as left turn signal, right turn, stopping signal moving signal etc,. There is no color difference between the back lamp assemblies 51c, 5 Id, and shoulder lamp assembUes 51e and 5 If, normally, it comprises of three color zones, green 52, yellow 53, and red 54. However, the front lamp assemblies 51a and 51b are different, normally, it comprises of three color zones, green 52, yellow 53 and white 55, since most bicycle rules emphasize that a white front Ught is significant when riding a non-enclosed vehicle. The signal lamps 51 further comprises of a method wherein each of the color zones are able to be changed into different color zones by replacing the specific color lens of the signal lamp assembUes 12 and the light 56 according to bicycle rules of each country.

With reference to Fig 9, the schematic view of the electronic system 50, which includes six signal lamp circuits 51a, 51b, 51c, 51 d, 51 e, 51 f, each circuit is divided into three color zones, comprising at least of one light assembly 56 in each color zone, most probably LED lights, as shown in FIG 12, and the resistors 85 and 86 for limiting the current flow to the LED lights 56, and transistors 88 to switch the individual color lights 56 ON and OFF. As shown in FIG 10, a master control circuit assembly 60 most probably a Printed Circuit Board, (PCB) comprised of a microcontroUer 61 that has a pluraUty of input lines 67 and output lines 77. The input lines 67, 68 are connected with the switching circuit 57 and 58, the output lines 77 are connected to the signal lamp circuit 51, and to the horn device 59 through the connector 62. The master confroUer assembly 60 associates with pluraUty of preliminary switch assemblies 57a, 57b, 57c, touch switch system 57d which controls the left turn signal, right turn signal, stopping signal and moving signal, switch 57e controls the activation and de-activation of said signal 57a,57b,57c. The pluraUty of control switch assembUes 58a, 58b, 58c, communicates with the microcontroUer 61 and operates the American European mode, jogging mode and clicking sound ON/OFF mode. As shown in Fig 13, the present invention further comprising of a secondary switching operating system which controls the indicating signals by touch switch system 14, remote confroUer 48, or sensor confroUer 49, or the voice controller 47, or by using one or combination of said secondary control switching systems 14, 47, 48,49 together. It is important to note that the signal system 60 includes fewer or more switching circuits without deviation from either the sprit or the scope of the present invention.

The operating system will be subsequently described in greater detail hereinafter. As shown in Fig; 10, the system 50 operates on the plurality of preliminary switching circuits 57 and the control switch system 58 located in the switch panel 17 and the main confroUer 45 respectively. The hand signal switch circuit 57 controls the left turn signal, right turn signal, stopping signal by using a normal hand signal as shown in FIG 8, and moving signal is controlled by tapping one of the touch switches. The touch switching system 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d are placed in front of the signal light jacket member. The touch switch assembly 14 controls the left turn signal, right turn signal, moving signal, and stopping signal by just tapping one of the touch switch buttons 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d. The touch switch system is connects to the switch control port 14e located in the port 42. The control switch assemblies 58 are placed on the master control assembly 45 and operated by the control switch buttons 33, and said control switch assembUes 58 controls certain functions such as American/European mode. The American mode means when the system is in the moving mode, the Ught assembUes 56 in the red color zones 54 and green color zone 52, flash in an intermittent manner. The European mode means, when the system is in the moving mode the Ught assembly 56 in the red color zones 54 and green color zone 52 to iUuminate and remain ON without flashing. Said functions are speciaUy designed to accommodate the system to work globally, since in some European countries, flashing red liglits are only permitted for emergency response teams such as ambulance police etc. The cUcking sound mode means when the system is in the turning or stopping mode, the cUcking sound activates. If required, the clicking sound would isolate by switching "OFF" the control switch assembly 58b. The jogging mode means, the Ught assembUes 56 in the red color zones 54 in the back and shoulder lamps, and the Ught assembly 56 in white color zones 55 in the front lamp assembUes 51a, 51b activates illuminates and flash in an intermittent manner. This function is used when the user wears the signal light jacket 10 for jogging. The touch control switch system 57 is further described later.

As shown in FIG 13 the right switch port assembly 42 includes the secondary switch input ports 14c, 47c, 48c, 49c necessary to facilitate the output line of the touch switches 14, remote control 48, sensor system 49 or the voice control system 47 when need to be used. When the assigned secondary switches 14, 47, 48, 49 in the switch port 42 connects with the said input port lines 14c, 47c, 48c, 49c, certain connections of the preliminary switches 57 automatically isolate and provide clear communication lines for said secondary switching systems 14,47,48,49 to freely communicate with the microcontroUer 61 without interference of the preliminary switch assembUes 57. Said secondary switching system also provides a method that each of said secondary switching systems 14,47,48,49 to communicate as an individual switching system, or combination of systems, as needed. For example; when the remote control 48 receiving device 48a connects into the input port 48c of the switch panel 42, the system automatically isolates the preliminary switch system 14 and aUows the remote control system 48 to communicate with the master controller assembly 60 to control the left turn, right turn signals, stopping signal and moving signal. It is important to note that the remote control, sensor and voice confrol systems may be powered by an additional power source, placed on either the receiving device or the transmitting device, it also comprises of a method that if the power source is unable to obtain from it's own power source, then the power will be obtained from the battery source 79.

As shown in Fig 13, the remote control system 48 is described in detail hereinafter. The remote control system 48 most probably comprises of two devises, the receiving device 48a and the transmitting device 48b, which communicates most probably via infrared or radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receivers. The receiving device 48a is placed on the signal Ught jacket member 10, and the transmitting device 48b is placed on the non- enclosed vehicle or on the user. The transmitting device 48b comprising at least with one key, or preferably number of keys that communicate with the receiving device 48a. These keys are specially assigned for left turn signal, right turn signal, moving signal and stopping signal. According to embodiments of the present invention, when one of said keys are depressed, the transmitting device 48b sends selected signal commands to the receiving device 48a located in the signal Ught jacket 10, then transmits said received signal commands to the master controller 60 via plurality of wires. The keys of the transmitting device 48b are preferably made of silicon rubber-carbon or similar other material typical for such keys.

As shown in FIG 13 the sensor system 49 is operated differently than the remote control system 48. The sensor system 49 also comprises of two devices, receiving device 49a and transmitting device 49b and operates on a radio frequency (RF) system. The sensor control system 49 speciaUy associates with the moving signal and stopping signal. The sensor system 49 also ensures that the evaluation unit can measure the rise and faU of the speed of the rider per unit of time, and that evaluation unit transmits to the sensor receiving device 49a are then transmitted to the master circuit 60 for the operation of signal lamp circuit 51. The sensor system 49 will only be activated for the stopping signal mode when a measurable degree of speed is lower. When a measurable unit is raised to the predetermined speed unit, the system will go back to the moving mode. The measurable speed limit is determined according to specific needs of bicycle rules for each state or country. As shown in Figure 13, the sensor transmitting device 49b is attached to the non- enclosed vehicle, and receiving device 49a is placed in the signal light jacket member 10. When the output line of the said device 49a is plugged into port 49c of the switch port 42, it automatically isolates communication lines of the preliminary switch system 57 and communicates said lines with the sensor system. However, the turn signal communication lines may not isolate when the sensor system is in operation, since the turn signals are not controlled by the sensor system. In this case, the turn signals are operated either by preliminary system 57, or touch switch system 14 or remote confrol system 48, or voice confrol system 47. It is important to note that the sensor system also communicates with the microcontroUer 61.

When the user needs to operate the switching system with the voice command. As shown in Fig 13, the switch port 42 comprises of an input port 47c, which connects to the output line in the voice control unit. The voice control unit 47 also includes two components, the microphone 47a receives the voice command signal, and voice recognition synthesis unit 47b, which receives voice signal commands and transmits, said commands to the microcontroUer assembly 61. The microcontroller then transmits these said commands to the signal lamp circuit 51 according to pre determined, pre-programmed sequences of the flashing light modes. The microcontroller assembly 61 also is programmed to recognize and receive at least one selected voice instruction, most probably four selected voice instruction commands for left turn signal, right turn signal, moving signal and stopping signal. The detaUs and operation of the control system wiU not be discussed herein, since the voice control system expected to be used, for the signal Ught jacket 10 is most probably one of the existing systems available in today's market.

With reference to Fig 9 tol3, the signal light system 50 wiU be subsequently described in greater detail hereinafter. The master controller assembly 60 includes a microcontroller 61 that is selectively programmed to receive signal commands from the hand signal switches 57a, 57b, 57c, and touch switch 57d and control switches 58a, 58b, 58c, to the input lines position 65a, 65b, 65c, 65d, 66a, 66b, 66c in the master controller circuit 60 and transmit said signal commands through lines 67a, 67b, 67c, 67d, 68a, 68b, 68c to the input line port 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 in the microcontroUer assembly 61. Upon receiving said signal commands the microcontroller will process according to predetermined, preprogrammed sequences and transmits said signals to the signal lamp circuit device 51a, 51b, 51c, 51d, 51e, 5 If and to the horn assembly 59. (the lamp circuit 51 is shown in Fig 12). The microcontroller assembly 61 is usually programmed to send preprocessed and predetermined control signal commands to the lamp circuit 51, so that each of said signal Ughts 56 in the signal lamps circuits 51a to 51f would be able to electricaUy communicate, and illuminate and perform various colors and signal functions according to selected signal modes. The microcontroller 61 also provides a system that changes the iUuminating and fimction modes by changing the program state in the microcontroUer assembly 61 to the specific requirements.

The microcontroller assembly 61 is an important component of the system. The master circuit device 60 is normally inserted in the plastic box and placed in the electronic disk 13d. The master circuit device 60 is energized by the battery source 79, also provides the electrical voltage to all the components in the master circuit 60 including microcontroUer 61, lamp circuit device 51 and the switch circuit 57 and 58.

The battery power 79 includes three wires 80, 81 and 82, one of the said wire 80 transmits higher voltage and wire 81 transmits lower voltage output. The higher voltage wire 80 connects to the 4.8 V position in the master circuit device 60, and second wire 81 connects to the lower voltage output 3.6V in the master circuit device 60. The higher voltage output is the combination of aU four batteries in series with respect to common. The lower voltage output is the combination of only three batteries in series with respect to common. The common wire 82 is the voltage reference point that everything in the master circuit device 60, lamp circuit device 51 and switch circuit device 57 and 58 uses, including all other purposes. It is important to note that the power source of battery assembly may modify without deviation from either the sprit or the scope of the present invention. The wire 82 also has an ON-OFF switch 78 that wiU control power to the entire system. When said switch 78 is in "OFF" position it deactivates the entire system, and when the switch is in "ON" position activates the system. The batteries are required to power aU the devises in the signal Ught jacket member 10, including the microcontroUer 61. Most probably the system is deigned to run on two different types of batteries, Nickel Metal Hydrate batteries 1.2V, or regular Alkaline batteries 1.5V. However, the power source may be obtained from any other batteries compatible to the system.

As shown in Figure 10, the lower voltage output has a decoupling capacitor 83 across to prevent voltage fluctuations and noise interference and connects to the Vcc voltage input 76 of the microcontroUer 61, this provides the power that the microcontroUer needs to operate. The low voltage also connects into the Vref (voltage reference) point through line 72 in the microcontroller 61 to help create a voltage reference that the microcontroUer wiU use to determine the level of input voltage signals. FinaUy a resistor 71 is connected from the low voltage raU of the battery into the microcontroUer 61.

As shown in Fig 10, the lower voltage is also connected to all the switches 57 and 58 through the power control resistors 60. The microcontroller 61 input ports 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 from the switches are normally in reference to the lower voltage, however, when the switches are momentarily closed, the microcontroller input is set to the common level, and the microcontroUer responds by reverting the output signals to the required state.

The higher voltage output from the battery may be taken into the main control board 60, but only for the purpose of forwarding it on through the microcontroUer output to the speaker 59 and the lamp circuit 51. The higher voltage is used to provide better sound for speaker 59 and brightness for the LED lights 56.

As iUustrated in Fig 10 and 11, the common line 82 connects into Vss point 75 of the microcontroller 61, and aU current that the microcontroUer 61 requires to run is drawn from the Vcc point 76 and out though the Vss 75. The common line also connects to the microcontroller reference to provide the reference between the lower voltage input reference and the common voltage input reference. Common also connects to the capacitors 70 that the chips osciUator 69 requires to run. AU switches 57 and 58 also connect to the common line, and when the switches are closed, the switch output connects to the common line and becomes a common voltage value.

FinaUy common is also taken to the entire lamp circuit devices 51 and the speaker 59. AU current that is required by the higher voltage that these circuits run on must return though the common line.

As illustrated in Fig 10 and 11, the microcontroller 61 comprises with a number of input ports 01,02,03,04,05,06,07 that connects with the switch position 65a, 65b, 65c, 65d, 66a, 66b, 66c respectively, and number of output lines 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 of the microcontroller 61 which connects to the connector 62, through the line 77a, 77b, 77c, 77d, 77e, 77f and said output lines further connect to the lamp circuit device 51 by plurality of wires in the signal lamp 51 as shown in Fig 12.

As iUus rated in Fig 12, the signal lamp circuit 51 in the signal lamp assembly 12 receives power form wire 46 that run from the master circuit device 60 through the connector 62 located in the master circuit box. The lamp circuit 51 at least takes one line 92 for positive voltage and another line 93 for common reference to supply the power that the lamp circuit device 51 requires, and more additional wires to control the lights 56 in color zones

As illustrated in Fig 12, the signal circuit 51 of the signal lamp 12 is divided into three different color zones, green 52, yeUow 53, and either red 54 or white 55, consists with the simUar color Ughts 56, and the resistors 85 and 86 for limiting the current flow to the LED lights 56, and transistors 88 to switch the individual color lights 56 ON and OFF.

The signal lamp further comprises with a method so that each of the color zones can be changed to different color zones by replacing specific color lenses, and changing the color of the Ughts 56 in the circuit accordingly.

The lamp circuit device 56 which wiU be described in greater detaU hereinafter. There is no difference between the back lamps 51c, 5 Id and shoulder lamps 51e and 5 If. Each of said lamps consists with three-color Ughts 56 most probably representing the color green, yeUow, and red. However, front lamp circuit 51a and 51b comprise of the color green 52, yellow 53 and white 55.

As illustrated in Fig 10, the microcontroller 61 monitors and controls the specialized preliminary switches 57a, 57b, 57c, touch switch 57d which controls the left turn signal, right turn signal, stopping signal and moving signal, and control switches 58a, 58b, 58c controls the American/European mode, cUcking sound mode and jogging mode. The preliminary switches 57a, 57b, 57c and touch switch 57d are speciaUzed input switches located in the left switch panel 17, and the front of the signal light jacket 10, wherein user is able to operate by just indicating hand signal as shown in Fig 8. and tapping a switch 14a as shown in Fig 2. When the rider indicates any of the hand signals one of the specialized input switches 57 wiU immediately put the microcontroUer 61 into the switches target state. The system also provides that if the microcontroller 61 is already in one specific target mode, it wiU stay in the current mode until the user changes the mode to another mode or by taping the touch switch 57d for moving signal. The control switches 58a, 58b and 58c controls the American/European mode, cUcking sound mode and jogging mode.

The switches 57a,b,c mounted on the switch panel 17 and 15d mounted in front of the jacket are electrically connected with the positions 65a, 65b, 65c, 65d, in the master circuit device 60 by plurality of wires, which connects to the microcontroller 1 by input lines 67. Each of said switches also includes a position for common wire and the positive wire, which is energized by battery 79 via main controller 60.

As shown in figure 12, the positive wire 92 is connected to the Ught assembly 56 in the yellow zone, red zone and white zone through the current limiting resistor 86, the transistor 88 which connects to the light assembly also receive a power through the resistor 85, so that each Ught is controlled and flashes according to the signal command received from the microcontroUer 61. The numerical 87 is the position of the Ught wire connection that comes from the master circuit 60.

As shown in Fig 10, switch 57a for the left turn signal connects to the position 65a in the master circuit device 60 through the left switch port 42, which sends signal commands over the line 67a to the microcontroller input line 01. The microcontroller 61 processes and sends said signal commands to Ughts 56 in the yellow zone 53 of the left signal lamp 51b, 5 Id and 5 If for the left turn signal for said lights to activate and flash in an intermittent manner, also send signals to the light assembly in the red zone in signal lamps 51c, and 51e to activate.

The switch 57b for the slowing or stopping signal connects to the position 67b in the master circuit device 60 through the left switch port 42, which sends signal commands over the line 67b to the microcontroller input line 02. The microcontroller 61 processes and sends said signal commands to lights 56 in the amber 53 and red 54 zones to aU left and right signal lamps 51 for the slowing and stopping signal.

The switch 57c for the right turn signal connects to the position 65c in the master circuit device 60, through the left switch port 42 which sends signal commands over the line 67c to the microcontroUer input line 03. The microcontroUer 61 processes and sends said signal commands to lights 56 in the yeUow zone 53 of the right signal lamp 51a, 51c, 51e to activate and flash in an intermittent manner for the right turn signal, also send said signal to the red zone of the left signal lamps 5 Id, 5 If to activate.

The switch 57d for moving signal connects to the position 65d in the master circuit device 60, through the switch port 42 which sends signal commands over the line 67d to the microcontroUer input line 04. The microcontroUer 61 processes and sends said signal commands to lights 56 in the green zone 52 and red zone 54 of the left and right signal lamps 51 to be activated in an intermittent manner for the moving signal.

The control switch 58a for American/European mode signal connects to the position 66a in the master circuit device 60, which sends signal commands over the line 68a to the microcontroUer input line 05. The microcontroUer 61 processes and sends said signal commands that when the switch is in "ON" position the American mode to be activated, and when the switch is in "OFF" position the European mode to be activated.

The control switch 58b for cUcking sound mode signal connects to the position 66b in the master circuit device 60, which sends signal commands over the line 68b to the microcontroller input line 06. The microconfroUer 61 processes and sends said signal commands that when the switch is in "ON" position the cUcking sound to be activated, and when the switch is in "OFF" position the clicking sound to de-activated. The cUcking signal sound activates only with turn signals, slowing signals and stopping signals.

The control switch 58c for jogging mode signal connects to the position 66c in the master circuit device 60, which sends signal commands over the line 68c to the microconfroUer input line 07. The microcontroller 61 processes and sends said signal commands to the lamp circuit 51 that when the switch is in the "ON" position all lights 56 in the red zone and white zone in the front lamps wUl be activated, and when the switch is in the "OFF" position the system changes to the moving mode.

Claims

CLAIMS: THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENΗON IN WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS;

1. A Signal Light Jacket for riders of non-enclosed vehicles comprising;

(a) six signal lamp assembUes, master confroUer assembly, switch assemblies, power source of battery assembly, horn assembly, integrated in to a specially designed signal Ught jacket member wherein said signal Ught jacket member is able to be operated and indicate the left turn signal, right turn signal, stopping signal, moving signal, also American European mode, cUcking sound mode, jogging mode, and

(b) said signal light jacket member made out with plurality of shoulder sfrap members extending from front of the waistband member to the back of the waistband member over the shoulder securing each of said strap members by pluraUty of buckle members, and

(c) further securing said shoulder strap members by plurality of back strap members which has number of buckle members, attaching each end of back strap members to the shoulder strap members, wherein said signal light jacket to be adjusted according to the wear's needs, and

(d) connecting one end of each front shoulder sfrap member to the shoulder panel member and the other end is attached to one section of the buckle member, and other end of the buckle member is attached to the front of the waist band member, securing the front shoulder strap members by inserting one section of the buckle member to the other section, and

(e) connecting one end of each back shoulder strap member to the shoulder panel member and the other end permanently affixed to the back of the waist band member, and

(f) having two flexible shoulder panel members comprising of shoulder lamp assembUes affixed on to the left shoulder panel member, and to the right shoulder panel member of the signal light jacket member and a method that said shoulder panel members are easily attached and detached from the signal Ught jacket member if necessary, and to use the signal Ught jacket member with only the front and back signal lamp assembUes, and (g) the signal Ught jacket members is made out of water proof webbing material, rubber or plastic, and waterproof sealing for lamp assembUes, said switch assembUes, master confroUer assembly, said horn assembly, said power source in battery assembly and said other devices, and (h) specially designed long sleeve member attached to the left shoulder of the signal

Ught jacket member, then said long sleeve member is secured to the left hand of the user by plurality of sfrap members, and (i) preliminary switching system is attached to said long sleeve member, and (j) special shoulder switch member which electricaUy communicates with preliminary switching system attached on to the top of the long sleeve member, and (k) each of said front and back shoulder strap members comprises of electronic disks, wherein each said disk is able to housed the lamp assembly, master control assembly, switch port assembUes, power source in battery assembly, horn assembly, and (1) the front left electronic disk assembly is attached to the front left shoulder strap member and houses the front left lamp assembly and the left switch port assembly for preliminary switching system, and (m) the front right electronic disk assembly is attached to the front right shoulder strap member and houses the front right lamp assembly and the right switch port assembly for secondary switching system, and (n) the back left electronic disk assembly is attached to the back left shoulder strap member and houses the back left signal lamp assembly and the master confroUer assembly, and (o) the back right electronic disk assembly is attached to the right back shoulder strap member and houses the back right signal lamp assembly and power source in battery assembly, and (p) said six signal lamp assemblies, each comprise of an electrical circuit that includes the light assembly and other electrical components which electricaUy connect with each other and electrically communicate with the master controller assembly which comprise of a microcontroller, and also with the switch assemblies.

(q) each said signal lamp assemblies comprise of an electronic circuit that communicates with the microcontroUer and responds to the predetermined preprogrammed signal commands, illuminating at least one color and performing at least one signal, and sequences of colors and performing sequences of signals, representing the left turn signal, right turn signal, slowing signal, stopping signal, moving signal, American/European mode, jogging mode, clicking sound mode when left turn, right turn, stopping signals are activated, and

(r) said signal light jacket member comprises of a power source in the battery assembly for electrical power to flow through the electrical wires, which runs through said signal light jacket member, which connects to the said master controller assembly, switch assembUes, to said signal lamp assemblies, to said horn assembly, and to other required devices and components in the lamp circuit, switch circuit master circuit which need electrical power for electrical communication between each other for light assemblies to activate and illuminate and flash in an intermittent manner, and said light assemblies to Uluminate and remain ON without the flashing manner (Steady ON), and

(s) an ON/OFF switch assembly, that when the switch is set to OFF position deactivates and shuts off the electrical power to all components of the signal system, and when the switch is set to ON position to activate all said components, and

(t) a preliminary switching system means, switch system associates and operates with existing hand signal for the control of the left turn signal, right turn signal, stopping signal, and

(u) a secondary switching systems means, assigning and operates the switching system by touch switch system, voice control system, sensor system or remote control system, or combination of secondary systems, and

(v) a specially designed shoulder switch is located on top of the long sleeve panel near the shoulder wherein when the a rider puts the arm straight out said switch activates and sends electrical energy to the preliminary switches, and

(w) a control switching system means, assign and operate the control switching system by pluraUty of control switches, wherein user is able to control the color and flashing mode systems according to any countries non enclosed vehicle rules, and

(x) translucent cover lenses secured to each of said signal lamp assembUes, and also comprises of a method that each of said lamp lenses to be changed to different colors, according to each countries legal requirements, and

(y) a master controller comprises of a microcontroUer which has a number of input and output lines, wherein said input lines connect and communicate with the respective switch assemblies and output lines connects and communicates with the respective terminals of the lamp assembUes, and horn assembly, and

(2) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 1, wherein six signal lamp assemblies each said lamp assembly is inserted in to the electronic disk, assembly and said electronic disk assembUes are attached to the front left, front right, back left, back right shoulder strap members, and to the left shoulder panel and right shoulder panel members.

(3) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 1, comprises of a method that on each side, the left front, left back, left shoulder signal lamp assemblies and right front, right back, right shoulder signal lamp assembUes are able to be positioned close together to perform as one signal lamp assembly on each side, for a brighter Ulumination system, especiaUy to be used during heavy rain or foggy days.

(4) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 1, comprises of a especiaUy designed long sleeve member which includes preliminary switch panel assemblies near the elbow which represent the preUminary switching system, wherein when the rider uses existing hand signals, the signal Ughts in the signal lamp assemblies activates and communicates with the master confroUer assembly, microcontroller and signal Ught assembly in the signal lamp assembUes, wherein said signal lamp assembUes are able to perform the left turn signal, right turn signal, stopping signal.

(5) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 1, comprises of secondary switching systems that includes a touch switch system, remote control system, sensor system, and voice control system, that connects to the switch port, wherein said secondary systems are able to communicate with the master controller assembly and with the microcontroller assembly, so that each of the left turn, right turn, stopping and moving signals are able to operate with said secondary switching systems.

(6) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 1, aU said Ught assemblies, signal lamp assembUes, switch assembUes, horn assembly, lamp circuit devisor, master circuit devisor and microcontroller and other respective electrical components are connected to the power source in battery assembly.

(7) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 1, wherein each of said lamp assembUes further comprises of colored plastic cover lenses representing each color zone of the signal lamps, green, amber, and white for the front lamp assembUes, and green, yellow and red for back and shoulder lamp assemblies.

(8) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 1, the lamp assembly comprises of an elecfronic circuit that is divided into three color zones, and includes at least one light assembly preferably LED (Light Emitted Diode) on each of said color zone, and required current limiting resistors to ensure that minimum current flows to the light source, transistors for said light source acting as switches, ON and OFF, and other required wires and components.

(9) The Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 1, comprises of a method that the system to be worn as a strap jacket used with strap members, or inserting said strap members to the Vest and worn as a Signal Light Vest.

(10) The Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 9, said signal Ught vest which has two panels, the front panel and the back panel sewn together, wherein said Vest is able to be easUy sUpped over the head.

(11) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 2, said signal lamp assemblies are inserted in to the electronic disk in such a manner that said lamp assembUes are clearly visible from outside of the electronic disk.

(12) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 2, wherein the two signal lamp assemblies secured to each of the shoulder panel members comprise of a method that said shoulder panel members are easily detached and attached from and to the Signal Light Jacket according to the user's needs.

(13) A signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 12 comprises of a method that the Signal Light Jacket member is able to be used with the pair of front lamps and pair of back lamps without the shoulder lamps if needed, to reduce the iUuminating brightness during normal days.

(14) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 7, the back lamp assembUes and shoulder lamp assembUes comprise of similar colors green, yellow and red. The front left and right signal lamp assemblies are green, yeUow and white.

(15) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 14, also comprises of a system that any of the lenses are able to changed into different colors, according to requirements of specific countries non-enclosed vehicle rales.

(16) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 4, when the a rider puts the left arm straight out for the left turn signal the switch at the shoulder and the left turn switch in the switch panel at the elbow will activate and communicate with the specific lights in the signal lamp assemblies, through the master controller and the microcontroUer, for the left turn signal.

(17) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 4, when the rider puts the left arm out "L" shape upwards for the right turn signal the switch at the shoulder and the right turn switch in the switch panel at the elbow will activate and communicate with the specific Ughts in the signal lamp assemblies, through the master controller and the microcontroUer, for the right turn signal.

(18) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 4, when the rider puts the right arm out "L" shape downwards for stopping signal the switch at the shoulder and the stopping switch in the switch panel at the elbow will activate and communicate with specific Ughts in the signal lamp assemblies, through the master confroUer and microcontroller, for the stopping signals.

(19) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 4, the preliminary switches located in the switch panel wiU not activate without activating the special shoulder switch located in the top of the long sleeve panel member and said switch electricaUy communicates with the preliminary switches.

(20) Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 4, when the system is set to one signal mode, the said mode remains unchanged until the system is set to another signal mode.

(21) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 5, wherein when the remote control assembly, sensor control assembly or the voice control assembly are plugged into the assigned input port in the switch port assembly, certain preliminary switches automatically isolate allowing the secondary switching system to freely communicate with the master confroUer and microcontroUer without interference of the preliminary switches.

(22) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 21, the system wUl also allow each of said secondary switching systems to communicate as an individual system, or combination of systems, as needed.

(23) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 21, the remote control assembly, sensor and voice control assemblies are powered by an additional power source, placed on either the receiving device or the transmitting device.

(24) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 21, the remote control assembly comprise of two devises, the receiving device and the transmitting device, which communicates most probably via infrared or radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receivers. The receiving device is placed on the Signal Light Jacket and the transmitting device is placed on the non-enclosed vehicle or on the user.

(25) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 24, the transmitting device comprises of at least one key, or preferably number of keys that communicate with the receiving device. Said keys are specially assigned for left turn signal, right turn signal, moving signal and stopping signal.

(26) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 25, when any of said keys are depressed, the transmitting device sends selected signal commands to the receiving device located in the Signal Light Jacket, then transmits said received signal commands to the master controller via same wires that are used for the touch switch system.

(27) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 26, the switch panel is made of plastic or semi hard durable material. The keys are made of silicon rubber-carbon or similar other material typical for such keys.

(28) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 21, wherein the sensor system comprises of two devices, receiving device and transmitting device, and operates on a radio frequency (RF) system. The sensor control system associates with the moving signal and stopping signal.

(29) A Signal Liglit Jacket as defined in claim 28, the sensor system ensures that the evaluation unit can measure the rise and fall of the speed of the rider per unit of time, and that evaluation unit transmits to the sensor-receiving device, then transmitted to the microcontroller through the master circuit for operation of signal lights.

(30) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 29, the sensor system activated for the stopping signal mode when a measurable degree of speed is lower. When a measurable unit is raised to the predetermined speed unit, the system wiU go back to the moving mode. The measurable speed limit is determined according to specific needs of bicycle rules for each state or country.

(31) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 28, the sensor transmitting device is attached to the non-enclosed vehicle, and receiving device is placed in the Signal Light Jacket, and when the output line of the said device is plugged into the specified port assembly, the initial touch switch connection automatically isolates and communicates said lines with the sensor system.

(32) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 31, the turn signal fines may not isolate when the sensor system is in operation, since the turn signals are not controlled by the sensor system. In this case, the turn signals are operated either by normal touch system, or remote control system, or voice control system.

(33) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 21, wherein operates the switching system with the voice command, the voice command assembly comprises of two components, the microphone which receives the voice command signal, and voice recognition synthesis unit, which receives voice signal commands and transmits said commands to the microcontroUer assembly. The microcontroUer then transmits these said commands to the signal lamp assemblies according to pre determined, preprogrammed sequences of the flashing Ught modes.

(34) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 33, wherein the voice control assembly comprises of a microphone transmitting device, and receiving device attached to the Signal Light Jacket, and connects to the switch panel assembly, so that said voice controller communicates with master control assembly and microconfroUer assembly and operates the left turn signal, right turn signal, moving signal, stopping signal, and when the system operates in this mode the touch switch system wUl automaticaUy disconnect.

(35) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 5, secondary switching system is powered by an additional power source placed on either the receiving device or the transmitting device.

(36) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 35, if secondary switching system is not able to receive power from their own power source, the power to be received from the main battery source in the Signal Light Jacket.

(37) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 6, signal light system is powered on two different types of batteries, Nickel Metal Hydrate and regular Alkaline battery.

(38) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 37, comprises of a method mat the system also to be powered by a compatible different battery source.

(39) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 6, the master circuit device operates on two power sources, the low voltage and high voltage.

(40) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 39, is powered with two voltage 4.8V and 3.6V, low voltage for the microcontroller to operate, and higher voltage for maximum brightness of the light source, and a common wire.

(41) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 40, the low voltage provides power to the microcontroller through a capacitor to prevent voltage fluctuations and noise interference and also to help create a voltage reference to determine the level of input voltage signals.

(42) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 41, one of the low voltage line connects to the switch assemblies, however, when the switches are momentarily closed, the microcontroUer input is set to the common level and the microcontroUer responds by reverting the output signals to the required state.

(43) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 40, one of the high voltage line is used for better sound and brightness for the Ught assembly.

(44) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 6, the signal lamp circuit receives power from the master circuit device, wherein one line is connected to the positive power and other for common.

(45) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 44, the common line connects into the microcontroller, capacitors, switches, signal lamp circuit, speaker and all other devices required for such lines.

(46) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 44, the signal lamp assembly receives additional wires to control light assemblies.

(47) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 1, the signal Ught electronic system includes a master controller that comprises of a circuit which has a microcontroller that electricaUy connects and communicates with the lamp assembly which comprise of a circuit, preliminary and secondary switch assembUes which have circuits, signal lamp assemblies which have circuits, power source in battery assembly, and the horn assembly.

(48) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 47, the microcontroller selected input fines are connected to the switches, and selected output lines are connected to the signal lamp, and to the horn.

(49) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 48, said microcontroller input lines are connected and communicate with the switch assemblies wherein said switch assembUes send signals to the microcontroller in the master control devisor, wherein microcontroller is able to select said signal commands and send to the lamp circuit and horn assembly through the output lines of the microcontroUer, according to predetermined, preprogrammed Ught illuminating and flashing sequences, allowing the signal Ughts to activate and iUuminate in an intermittent manner or Steady ON mode.

(50) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 48, the microcontroUer output lines are used as signal outputs to control transistors, which in turn controls the Ughts or the speaker in the horn assembly.

(51) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 47, microcontroUer is programmed to run under crystal osciUator, and aU timing has been calculated accordingly and programmed to change the control of the signals in predetermined sequences.

(52) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 47, the microcontroUer receives a signal from the timer control both the duration and frequency of flashing of the various light sources.

(53) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 1, wherein includes connectors at each of said signal lamp assemblies and switch panel assembUes, horn assembly, master confroUer assembly and in the power source, wherein said lamp assemblies, switch panel assembUes, horn assembly, master circuit assembly and power source assembly are able to be disconnected from the main electrical wires that runs through said Signal Light Jacket, for replacement of each component.

(54) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 47, microconfroUer receives the signal command from the left turn signal switch assembly and communicates with the selective input line of the microconfroUer and processes said signal commands, according to predetermined pre programmed sequences and sends said signal commands to the yellow Ught located in the left front, left back, left shoulder lamp circuit through the current confrol resistors and transistors, so that said Ughts Uluminate and flash in an intermittent manner to indicate the left turn signal.

(55) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 47, microcontroUer sends signal commands to the red light located in the back right, right shoulder through the current resistors, and transistors, so that said lights to iUuminate when the left signal is activated.

(56) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 47, microconfroUer receives the signal command from the right turn signal switch assembly and communicates with the selective input line of the microcontroUer and processes said signal commands, according to predetermined pre programmed sequences and sends said signal commands to the yeUow Ught located in the right front, right back, right shoulder lamp circuit through the current confrol resistors and transistors, so that said lights iUuminate and flash in an intermittent manner to indicate the right turn signal.

(57) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 47, microcontroUer sends signal commands to the red Ught located in the back left, left shoulder through the current resistors, and transistors, so that said Ughts iUuminate when the right signal is activated.

(58) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 47, microcontroller receives the signal command from the moving signal switch assembly and communicates with the selective input line of the microcontroUer and processes said signal commands, according to predetermined pre programmed sequences and sends said signal commands to the green, and white Ughts located in the right and left front Ughts, green and red lights located at the back and shoulder Ughts in the lamp circuit through the current confrol resistors and transistors, so that said Ughts Uluminate and flash in an intermittent manner to indicate the moving signal.

(59) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 47, microcontroller receives the signal command from the stopping signal switch assembly and communicates with the selective input line of the microcontroller and processes said signal commands, according to predetermined pre programmed sequences and sends said signal commands to the yeUow and white lights located in the right and left front lamp, yellow and red lights in the back lamps and shoulder lamps circuits through the current confrol resistors and transistors, so that said Ughts illuminate and flash in an intermittent manner to indicate the stopping signal.

(60) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 47, the microcontroUer receives the signals from the cUcking sound control signal switch assembly and communicates with the selective input line of the microconfroUer and processes said signals, that combines with the turn signal, slowing signal, stopping signals, wherein the turn signal, slowing signal and stopping signals activate, the cUcking sound also to be activated at the same time, and when said switch is in the OFF position the cUcking sound wUl be deactivated.

(61) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 47, the microcontroUer receives the signals from the American/European mode control signal switch and communicates with the selective input line of the microconfroUer and processes said signals, that combines with the moving signal and stopping signals.

(62) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 61, when the moving signal is ON position the red light assemblies in the signal lamp assembUes to be flashed in an intermittent manner with the green light for American Mode.

(63) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 61 when the moving signal is ON position the red Ught assemblies to be steady ON with the green light for European Mode.

(64) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 61, when the slowing or brake signals are in ON position the red light assemblies to flash in an intermittent mode.

(65) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 61, when the slowing and brake signals are in ON position the red Ughts to be Steady ON.

(66) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 61, when the turn signals are in ON position the opposite side of red lights to flash in intermittent manner.

(67) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 61, when the turn lights are in ON position the opposite side of the red Ughts to be steady ON.

(68) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 47, the microconfroUer receives the signals from the jogging mode control signal switch assembly and communicates said signal commands with the selective input line of the microcontroUer and processes said signals and sends to aU left and right lamp assemblies so that only the red lights and white lights flash in intermittent manner to indicate the jogging mode.

(69) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 47, the microcontroller receives the signals from the horn switch assembly and communicates with the selective input line of the microconfroUer, and processes said signals and sends to the horn assembly, so that when the horn switch is activated the horn wUl sound.

(70) A Signal Light Jacket as defined in claim 47, the microcontroller is also used to program various flashing and steady mode sequences according to the users needs.