Patent Application
20120222340
The present invention generally relates to brand, logo or message advertising. These kinds of messages have been around for many years, that stick inside cars windows, houses windows etc. For example, alarm systems companies provide printed stickers that glue indoor side of windows to warn burglars about the security system. The purpose is also promotion since they print their brand, phone number or logo on the label. Same idea for “BABY ON BOARD” signs inside cars.
However, these conventional labels are mostly difficult to read when environment becomes darker. Accordingly, there is a need for an illuminated tag that provides better eyes catching attention, that not rely on power grid, to ease customer acceptance and simplify installation at many locations. Other features and applications are possible. By using different electronic circuits, board shapes and light sources, this tag can be used for Christmas decorations, Halloween displays, movies and TV characters or brand names promotions. Multicolour light sources, with or without blinking rates, can provide improved eye catching attention. These lighting activities can be managed from a microprocessor, triggered from the light sensor, or a vibration sensor integrated on the electronic circuit (like installation to a door's window with “NO SOLICITING PLEASE” message). Other triggering devices can be a manual switch, or an infrared remote control, or sound. The complete assembly uses the actual reflection from the transparent surface it is attached to, in a way that improves surface visibility.
The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention. In such drawings:
As shown in the drawings for purpose of illustration, the present invention resides on a main board that includes a solar rechargeable self illuminated message attached to a transparent surface. With reference to
A light sensor 62 detects when natural lighting conditions are low; then an electronic circuit 51 activates the light source 53 by the energy storage device 52. A solar panel 50 comprised of one or more solar cells for generating electricity is located on the main board 56 and exposed to external light 61. When light hits the solar panel 50 and provides enough energy, current is transferred by the electronic circuit 51 to the storage device 52. Although an embodiment has been described in detail for purpose of illustration, various shapes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.
