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

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S Manoharan

Panimalar Institute of Technology - Department of Mechanical Engineering

D Arunkumar

Panimalar Institute of Technology - Department of Mechanical Engineering

C Velmurugan

Panimalar Institute of Technology - Department of Mechanical Engineering

S Shanmugasundaram

Panimalar Institute of Technology - Department of Mechanical Engineering

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

Suggested Citation

Manoharan, S and Arunkumar, D and Velmurugan, C and Shanmugasundaram, S, A Directional Indicator with a Symbol Based Interface for Improvised Safety-Enhanced Directional Indicators Using Matrix LED (January 6, 2016). Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 10(1) January 2016, Pages: 380-386, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2790863

S Manoharan (Contact Author)

Panimalar Institute of Technology - Department of Mechanical Engineering ( email )

No.391, Bangalore Trunk Road
Varadharajapuram Poonamallee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600123
India

D Arunkumar

Panimalar Institute of Technology - Department of Mechanical Engineering

No.391, Bangalore Trunk Road
Varadharajapuram Poonamallee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600123
India

C Velmurugan

Panimalar Institute of Technology - Department of Mechanical Engineering

No.391, Bangalore Trunk Road
Varadharajapuram Poonamallee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600123
India

S Shanmugasundaram

Panimalar Institute of Technology - Department of Mechanical Engineering

No.391, Bangalore Trunk Road
Varadharajapuram Poonamallee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600123
India

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