A system for checking or verifying an electrical connection of a trailer with a vehicle. The system includes a first connector integrated with the vehicle, one or more light sources on the vehicle each configured to emit a light ray of one or more colors, and a controller. The first connector includes a plurality of first wires configured for providing power for one or more electrical components on or within the trailer when the first connector integrated with the vehicle is connected to a second connector integrated with the trailer. The controller is configured to determine whether each one of the one or more electrical components on or within the trailer is working and control, based on the determination, the one or more light sources such that each one of the one or more light sources emits a light ray of one of the one or more colors.


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    Title :

    SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR CHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF A TRAILER WITH A VEHICLE


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    Publication date :

    2023-12-14


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60D Fahrzeugverbindungen , VEHICLE CONNECTIONS / B60Q ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL , Anordnung von Signal- oder Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen, deren Einbau oder Halterung oder deren Schaltkreise bei Fahrzeugen allgemein



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