Patent classifications
F21S41/663
Light module for motor vehicle light and method for operating such light module
Light module for a motor vehicle light including a light source, projection unit, deflection unit, and control unit. The light source is designed to receive a light control signal (LCS) and emit spatially modulated light (SML) as a function of the LCS. The projection unit is designed to project the SML emitted by the light source within a projection angular range (PAR) in front of the light module. The deflection unit is designed to receive a deflection control signal (DCS) and manipulate the SML emitted by the light source as a function of the DCS such that the projection of the SML emitted by the light source can be displaced in front of the light module with a displacement angle within the PAR. The control unit is designed to receive and evaluate an input signal and to transmit the LCS to the light source based on said evaluation.
Bi-directional light system
A light system comprising: a first light blade; a second light blade; a plurality of first light sources directing light into the first light blade in a first direction; a plurality of second light sources directing light into the first light blade, the second light blade, or both so that the light exiting the first light blade, the second light blade, or both extends in a second direction that is substantially normal to the first direction away from a vehicle housing the light system; wherein the plurality of first light sources and the plurality of second light sources provide a light function; and wherein the plurality of first light sources, the plurality of second light sources, or both are configured to illuminate in sequence so that the first light blade, the second light blade, or both are illuminated from a first edge toward a second edge.
Bi-directional light system
A light system comprising: a first light blade; a second light blade; a plurality of first light sources directing light into the first light blade in a first direction; a plurality of second light sources directing light into the first light blade, the second light blade, or both so that the light exiting the first light blade, the second light blade, or both extends in a second direction that is substantially normal to the first direction away from a vehicle housing the light system; wherein the plurality of first light sources and the plurality of second light sources provide a light function; and wherein the plurality of first light sources, the plurality of second light sources, or both are configured to illuminate in sequence so that the first light blade, the second light blade, or both are illuminated from a first edge toward a second edge.
Lamp
In an embodiment, an automotive solid-state lamp includes a lamp body extending along a longitudinal reference axis between a proximal base portion and a distal front portion, wherein the lamp body includes a support member having first and second opposed sides, and wherein each one of the opposed sides of the support member has arranged thereon a first array of solid-state light sources having a shield optically coupled therewith and configured to provide, when energized, an automotive low-beam, a second array of solid-state light sources located between the base portion and the first array of solid-state light sources, the second array of solid-state light sources spaced from the first array of solid-state light sources and configured to provide, when energized, an automotive high-beam, wherein the second array of solid-state light sources includes a first single row of solid-state light sources extending longitudinally of the lamp body and a second single row of solid-state light sources.
Lamp
In an embodiment, an automotive solid-state lamp includes a lamp body extending along a longitudinal reference axis between a proximal base portion and a distal front portion, wherein the lamp body includes a support member having first and second opposed sides, and wherein each one of the opposed sides of the support member has arranged thereon a first array of solid-state light sources having a shield optically coupled therewith and configured to provide, when energized, an automotive low-beam, a second array of solid-state light sources located between the base portion and the first array of solid-state light sources, the second array of solid-state light sources spaced from the first array of solid-state light sources and configured to provide, when energized, an automotive high-beam, wherein the second array of solid-state light sources includes a first single row of solid-state light sources extending longitudinally of the lamp body and a second single row of solid-state light sources.
Vehicle headlamp having high/low beam light guides with different width entry surfaces
A headlamp includes a plurality of first light sources for projecting a high beam, a plurality of second light sources for projecting a low beam, a first light guide, and a second light guide. The first light guide has a plurality of light entry surfaces arranged side by side for receiving light emitted from the first light sources and a first light exit surface. The second light guide has a plurality of light entry surfaces arranged side by side for receiving light emitted from the second light sources and a second light exit surface. At least a first one of the light entry surfaces of either the first light guide or the second light guide has a greater width in the direction in which the light entry surfaces are arranged than at least a second one of the light entry surfaces.
Vehicle headlamp having high/low beam light guides with different width entry surfaces
A headlamp includes a plurality of first light sources for projecting a high beam, a plurality of second light sources for projecting a low beam, a first light guide, and a second light guide. The first light guide has a plurality of light entry surfaces arranged side by side for receiving light emitted from the first light sources and a first light exit surface. The second light guide has a plurality of light entry surfaces arranged side by side for receiving light emitted from the second light sources and a second light exit surface. At least a first one of the light entry surfaces of either the first light guide or the second light guide has a greater width in the direction in which the light entry surfaces are arranged than at least a second one of the light entry surfaces.
AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF HIGH BEAM OPERATION
Methods, systems, and non-transitory computer readable media are configured to perform operations comprising determining a plurality of predetermined situations in which lighting operation of an ego vehicle should automatically transition; determining occurrence of a predetermined situation of the plurality of predetermined situations; and causing an automatic transition in lighting operation of the ego vehicle.
AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF HIGH BEAM OPERATION
Methods, systems, and non-transitory computer readable media are configured to perform operations comprising determining a plurality of predetermined situations in which lighting operation of an ego vehicle should automatically transition; determining occurrence of a predetermined situation of the plurality of predetermined situations; and causing an automatic transition in lighting operation of the ego vehicle.
LIGHTING DEVICE AND TRAVELING BODY USING SAME
There is provided a lighting device capable of forming a line beam having a sufficiently long length in an irradiation direction. A distance between a light source end close to irradiation surface and irradiation surface is greater than a distance between lens center and irradiation surface by using light source in which a plurality of light emitters is arranged in a straight line and lens of which an emission surface having a constant curvature is corrected by an odd function. Accordingly, a shape of light source is formed on irradiation surface, and thus, it is possible to form line beam having the sufficiently long length in the irradiation direction.