A Directional Indicator with a Symbol Based Interface for Improvised Safety-Enhanced Directional Indicators Using Matrix LED
Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 10(1) January 2016, Pages: 380-386
7 Pages Posted: 3 Jul 2017
Date Written: January 6, 2016
Abstract
The system developed is an ideal replacement for the conventional directional indicators in automobiles. With conventional indicators a blink of light is used as a signal to indicate the turn taken by the vehicle, this is the case even if the vehicle takes a U-turn. The problem is that people tending to take a U-turn find it difficult as the vehicles approaching behind them get confused whether they are turning or taking a Uturn which creates havoc in rush hours. This problem is addressed by our system that uses a matrix LED to display an appropriate symbol by powering up the necessary bulbs to indicate whether the vehicle is taking a U-turn or just a regular turn.
Keywords: Directional Indicator; automobile safety; Arduino
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