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Many cars have GPS receivers nowadays. Which means that
they have access to a very precise, highly accurate real time
clock. So why not use this clock to establish a pattern for the
turn signals? Turn the light on for the first half of each second,
and off for the second half. That way everyone's
turn signals
will
always be synchronized, eliminating one of the major
annoyances
in life.
Emergency Stop Signal
https://en.wikipedi...op_signal_.28ESS.29
A standardized distinctive flashing frequency related to [lurch]'s suggestion [notexactly, Feb 09 2016]
same goal
Synchronised_20Indicators
using 2005 technology [calum, Feb 09 2016]
Not nearly as cool...
Bubbling_20Turn_20Signals
[normzone, Feb 09 2016]
Could be integrated into this idea
Downloadable_20turn_20signal_20clicker
[normzone, Feb 09 2016]
[link]
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A dozen or so perfectly synced turn signals at a light might
hypnotize motorists, at least the ones not already entranced
by their cell phones. I like it. [+] |
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This is a fantastic idea. I will implement this when I finally
get around to designing my bicycle turn signals (which I have
to remember to write up and post here sometime). |
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The only problem I can think of is that when you activate
the turn signal, you want the first flash to be immediate.
But it could do that and then sync up gradually over the
next few cycles. Or, if the car is waiting at a light, or the
driver pushes the turn signal lever slowly, then it can wait if
necessary and start in sync. |
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I wonder if the level of OCD would rise or fall as a
result. |
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Make an offset or different pattern for emergency flashers.
Then you can tell them from turn signals, even if one's burnt
out or obscured by other traffic. |
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Left and right have to be on different half seconds. |
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It would be visually interesting, but people pay so little attention to turn signals already I think this would increase that danger. |
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Prefer if this technology was used to ensure no two signal timings were ever the same. Within a limited observational area should be sufficient. |
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I just want the ones of the car in front of me to be
synced to the music I'm currently listening to. |
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+ This is so sensible!! Well...almost. |
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How have we ever lived without this? [+] |
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Could also add windscreen wipers in sync with this as well.
Good for rainy days. |
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The accuracy of GPS timing is so good that couldn't the
furthest indicator adjust for transmission delay? |
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I thought GPS-based clocks already did that. |
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[Ling] - //adjust for transmission delay// - Say there's 8 km
of cars backed up behind you. On the other side of the
intersection, there's another 8 km of traffic. Who's
viewpoint you gonna adjust for? |
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For some reason, I am currently wondering whether
tanks have indicators. And why don't aircraft? |
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