Current technology still witnesses a high frequency of car accidents daily, most of which are rear-end collisions. Despite advancements in self-driving cars and adaptive cruise control systems, many vehicles lack these safety features. This discrepancy means that even if one car has the latest safety features, it could still be involved in an accident with a less equipped vehicle. Adilights aims to close this safety gap by enhancing decision-making for all drivers, potentially reducing incidents of insurance fraud through clearer communication of braking intent.[1]

Additionally, this invention addresses potential future issues. For example, drivers following persor with adaptive cruise control (ACC) might become desensitized to braking cues due to constant automatic braking for small speed adjustments. Adilights counters this by making every braking action noticeable.

Adilights introduces U-shaped lights, which operate at lower speeds (40 to 50 MPH) to reduce "traffic snakes" and enhance the flow of traffic by displaying the intensity of the gas pedal pressure. These lights extend downwards from two tail lights adjacent to both blinkers and illuminate progressively closer until they meet in a "U" shape. This feature provides a novel solution that ACC systems alone cannot offer, particularly in stop-and-go traffic conditions. This allows drivers without ACC systems to better understand and visually see forward drivers intentions regardless if they are equipped with ACC or not.

Adilights revolutionizes braking lights with a design that integrates traditional functionality with innovative, variable lights shaped like an upside-down "U." These lights enhance visibility and communication by illuminating more sections of lights as braking pressure increases. Key components include new brake light shapes, sensors at the brake and accelerator pedals, and variations sub-section in the lights for different braking intensities.

The invention operates with a dynamic lighting system that utilizes variable-intensity brake lights. These lights create patterns in the shapes of "U" or "n" to represent acceleration and braking respectively. The system employs red lights for braking, with increased illumination completing the "n" shape from the bottom to the top. A full "n" or "u" pattern occurs only under intense braking or acceleration. For minor adjustments, such as a gentle tap on the brake by adaptive cruise control (ACC) or the driver, the lights mimic traditional brake lights. Moderate braking results in the illumination of two parallel lines, with the upper section intensifying based on the brake pressure. Sensors at both the brake and accelerator pedals measure the extent of pedal depression to adjust the light intensity accordingly, providing a potential safety net through customization. Additionally, for enhanced rear driver communication during acceleration, the system can employ green and yellow lights to form a "U" shape, indicating the degree of acceleration. Sensors on the accelerator pedal, RPM gauge, and speedometer further refine this functionality. The lights also utilize lidar sensors to gauge the distance from surrounding vehicles, adjusting the light display whether the vehicle is accelerating or decelerating.