Mariluson files patent for combining flashers and horns to improve car safety

According to foreign media reports, Mariluson Design and Marketing LLC of the United States announced that it is applying for a patent for its innovative automotive safety device, the SoundBeam™ warning system.This invention combines the audible effect of a horn with the visual effect of a flashing light, greatly improving the safety of commercial and private vehicles.

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Eric B. Williams, owner of the company, said: "As the transportation industry rapidly evolves, so does the need for safety equipment. With the SoundBeam™ warning system, the exterior lights automatically flash when the vehicle's horn is used. This gives the car Horns add visual effects and can even be used in self-driving cars."

Using ordinary horns in traffic can cause confusion.People don't know which car is making the noise.In addition, pedestrians and drivers are often unable to hear horns due to deafness or hearing impairment, cell phone use, listening with headphones or earbuds, noisy passengers, construction and traffic noise, etc.Therefore, adding a visual component to the horn helps to clearly identify the relevant vehicle.

The device also helps protect people with disabilities.A U.S. federal standard requires hybrid andelectric vehiclesin the U.S. to emit sounds to alert blind and visually impaired pedestrians.However, more people are hearing impaired than blind, especially near road and rail crossings.Adding visual components to car horns can help protect those with or without hearing loss.

"Without this device, it would be difficult and dangerous to manually use both the horn and flash at the same time," Williams explained.

The SoundBeam™ warning system works with all types of horns and lights in all vehicles, including cars and trucks (including semi-trailers), motorcycles, boats and boats, trains and airplanes, private or commercial vehicles, and autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles .

The patent application number for the SoundBeam™ warning system and its prototype is US20210197719A1.The automaker can gain access to the concept by signing a licensing agreement with Mariluson Corporation.