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Document | Title | Date |
20080259618 | VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An exterior auxiliary lighting system is provided including a light source for generating a beam of visible light, the light source having an aperture through which the beam of light is projected. A cover can be detachably connected to the light source to overlay at least a portion of the aperture. A sensor is provided for detecting whether the cover is attached to the light source. A switch responsive to an output signal from the sensor is adapted to selectively decouple the light source from a power supply when the sensor detects that the cover is attached to the light source. | 10-23-2008 |
20080259619 | VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system controls an auxiliary light for a vehicle. The system includes a cockpit button to activate the auxiliary light, a Hall sensor operable to detect the installation and removal of a magnetized cover for the auxiliary light; a warning indicator; and a controller. The controller activates the warning indicator in response to the output of the sensor and the on/off state of the cockpit button. | 10-23-2008 |
20090003006 | AUTOMATIC WARNING LIGHT CONTROL DEVICE FOR AUTOMOBILES - An automatic warning light control device is applicable to an automobile and includes a controller electrically coupled to directional signal lights of the automobile. The controller is electrically coupled to a warning light system, a windshield wiper system, at least one door of the automobile, and a trunk lid. When the windshield is activated in a rain condition, or when the door or the trunk lid is not properly closed, the controller automatically activates the warning light system, wherein both directional signal lights blink simultaneously. When the directional signal lights are used for indication of direction, the directional signal lights are automatically switched from the warning mode to a direction indication mode where only the designated directional signal light blinks. Once the direction indication operation is completed, the directional signal lights automatically go back to the warning mode to blink simultaneously. | 01-01-2009 |
20090003007 | Vehicular Lamp - A vehicular lamp includes a semiconductor light source and a switching means arranged to switch between a first lighting mode, in which the semiconductor light source stays on, and a second lighting mode, in which the semiconductor light source repeatedly turns on and off. The lamp is arranged so that a peak current flowing through the semiconductor light source in the second lighting mode is smaller than that in the first lighting mode. The arrangement can help suppress overshooting and undershooting in the light source current. | 01-01-2009 |
20090067183 | Vehicular Room Illuminating Lamp - A vehicular room illuminating lamp includes: a plurality of illumination units applying voltages through courtesy wires thereof to lamps which irradiate positions in a vehicle cabin, the positions corresponding to four doors; a mode switch capable of selecting an all-lights-on mode, a door mode and a light-off mode; and a controller that individually receives a mode selection signal of the mode switch and respective door open/close signals of the four doors. The controller applies the voltages to all of the courtesy wires in the all-lights-on mode, applies the voltage only to the courtesy wire of the illumination unit corresponding to the door indicated to be open by the door open/close signal in the door mode, and doe not apply the voltage to any of the courtesy wires irrespective of states of the door open/close signals in the light-off mode. | 03-12-2009 |
20090067184 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING SWIVEL ANGLES OF ON-VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS - An apparatus is provided to control an angle of a light axis of light from headlights mounted on a vehicle. In the apparatus, images of a field of view in front of the vehicle are captured, and the captured images are used to detect taillights of a preceding vehicle. A illumination target position is set by using, as a positional reference, a position of the detected taillights in the captured images, and the angle of the light axis so that the light axis is directed to the illumination target position. The command is provided to an angle changing device, where the provided command depends on the angle calculated. The angle changing device changes the direction of the light axis of the light at an angle commanded by the command. | 03-12-2009 |
20090080207 | High visibility safety lighting system integrated within a vehicle's frame - A self-contained battery powered high visibility safety lighting system is integrated within portions of a vehicle or article's frame, such as a handlebar or body assembly of a motorcycle, bicycle, scooter or toy cycle, stroller, wheel chair, baby carriage, cane or ski pole. The system comprises at least one illumination segment having at least one light source located therein. The light source may comprise a plurality of light emitting diodes integrated within a plurality of apertures located within each of the illumination segments. In another embodiment the illumination segments may be composed of a transparent material to yield transparent illumination segments with an inlay cavity therein for accommodating an electroluminescent light strip. Light may further be emitted from illuminated streamers located on the handlebar grips. Multifaceted emission of light from illumination segments integrated within the frame of the vehicle is highly visible from virtually all directions. An omnidirectional light-alert increases safety for drivers and others in the vehicle's vicinity. | 03-26-2009 |
20090129105 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE OF VEHICLE - A vehicle is equipped with a slide door, a seat provided near an ingress-egress opening, and an ingress-action detector to detect a passenger's ingress action through the ingress-egress opening. The vehicle is further equipped with an illumination device which comprises lower illuminators which are configured to illuminate lower areas which are located below a beltline of the vehicle such that a passenger's upper body is not illuminated, vehicle-inside upper illuminators which are configured to illuminate an upper-specified area in the vehicle compartment which is located above the beltline, and an illumination controller to control the illuminators. When the ingress action is detected by the ingress-action detector, the illumination controller prohibits the illuminations of the illuminators and starts the illuminations of the illuminators. | 05-21-2009 |
20090135618 | CIRCUIT APPARATUS OF LED VEHICLE LAMP - A circuit apparatus of an LED vehicle lamp is disclosed. The circuit apparatus includes an input unit, an LED unit and a current limiting unit. The LED unit includes at least one light-emitting device. Each light-emitting device includes at least one LED and a protection device. The protection device and each one LED are connected in parallel. The circuit apparatus of an LED vehicle lamp protects the element of the LEDs from being damaged, increases traveling safety and simplifies maintenance. | 05-28-2009 |
20090154181 | VEHICLE AUXILIARY LIGHTING SYSTEM - A vehicle auxiliary lighting system is used for controlling traveling lighting according to traveling information. The vehicle auxiliary lighting system includes a plurality of light sources disposed on a rear view mirror, a traveling information acquisition device, and a controller. The light sources respectively emit light rays towards different directions, the traveling information acquisition device obtains traveling speed, steering angle, and other information, so as to turn on the light source with a specific angle to emit the light rays according to practical traveling state, thereby further assuring traveling safety. | 06-18-2009 |
20090213600 | Lighting device for motor vehicle - The invention concerns a lighting device ( | 08-27-2009 |
20090213601 | Light Sensor for Broadband Solar and Twilight Function Control - The present invention is directed to a sensor that detects external ambient light energy for automatically controlling vehicle headlights while also detecting solar loading within a vehicle passenger compartment for automatically controlling interior climate. The integrated circuit comprises a signal amplifier and a photodetector adapted for receiving ambient light energy. The integrated circuit produces a solar output signal having a first gain and a twilight output signal having a second gain, such that the spectral response of the sensor is dictated primarily by the spectral response of the photodetector. A transmissive layer covers the sensor, and the neutral density diffuser is disposed between the transmissive layer and the integrated circuit and lacks any pigments that would prevent light energy from reaching the photodetector at an undiminished level of intensity. | 08-27-2009 |
20090244916 | Baby stroller safety lights - The present invention provides a safety light having an easily recognizable and illumination pattern. The safety light consists of a housing containing at least one group of secondary lighting elements arranged substantially around a primary lighting element. The lighting elements are covered by a translucent face having a central portion overlying the primary lighting element. Circuit means power the lighting elements such that the secondary lighting elements are illuminated in a rotating, flickering or pulsing sequence producing a distinct light pattern. The safety light is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications, including vehicles and recreational and service activities. | 10-01-2009 |
20090273941 | EXTERNAL SAFETY ILLUMINATION FOR A BUS WITH LIGHT MOUNTED TO MIRROR ARM - A light source along the mirror mounting arm of a school bus or other passenger vehicle to reduce the risk of people or other objects being injured by the school bus. The light source may be mounted directly on the mirror mounting arm or embedded within a mirror mount. The light source may be focused downward to illuminate the ground and may provide vehicle status information and guiding information. Additionally the light source may sweep the ground back and forth or be directed under the control of the driver. The light source may be activated automatically when movement is detected near the vehicle. | 11-05-2009 |
20100002456 | Bicycle Reflector - A bicycle reflector has a case and an electric module. The case has an internal space. The electric module is mounted in the internal space and has a rolling ball switch, a light sensor, multiple light sources, a battery contact and a control board. The control board electronically connects to the rolling ball switch, the light sensor, the light sources and the battery contact. The light sources is controlled by the control board to emit light when the rolling ball switch is moved to electrically short and the light sensor detects a low brightness of environment. | 01-07-2010 |
20100008097 | HEADLAMP IN AN AUTOMOBILE - A headlamp in an automobile, which is rotatable about a yaw axis when negotiating a bend, has a controller for controlling the rotary movement. In order to improve the illumination of a roadway lying in front of an automobile, the controller may take into account a driving profile. | 01-14-2010 |
20100073946 | Bi-color Illuminated Wheel Emblem - A bi-color illuminated wheel emblem includes a rotating part that rotates together with the wheel, a stationary part that remains stationary when the automobile is moving, a bi-color illuminated display that is attached to the stationary part and an electric power supply. The rotating part comprises a mounting device that mounts the emblem to the wheel and a shaft that holds the stationary part rotatably. The stationary part comprises a hollow shell that is held by the shaft and a weight that is attached to the shell. The bi-color illuminated display comprises a metal look layer, illuminating elements and a light diffusion layer that diffuses light from the illuminating elements. The electric power supply comprises a stator that is attached to the stationary part and a rotor that is attached to the rotating part. | 03-25-2010 |
20100097817 | LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM - A unified lighting system including a plurality of light emitting devices, wherein each light emitting device generates a color output in response to a plurality of light settings and a modification to the light settings of one light emitting device is automatically propagated to the other light emitting devices, thereby providing a substantially uniform color output of the lighting system. | 04-22-2010 |
20110116277 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SETTING THE LUMINANCE OF A LIGHT BEAM EMITTED FROM A LIGHTING DEVICE OF A VEHICLE AS A FUNCTION OF THE RANGE OF VISION - A device and a method for automatically setting the luminance of a light beam emitted from a lighting device of a vehicle as a function of the range of vision. The device includes a device for ascertaining a current range of vision based on at least one first parameter, which represents a dimension of the current range of vision, an evaluation device for evaluating the ascertained current range of vision (SI) based on at least one second parameter as the evaluation criterion and outputting a corresponding evaluation variable, and a setting device for assigning a required luminance as a function of the ascertained current range of vision (SI) and the corresponding evaluation variable and setting the required luminance. | 05-19-2011 |
20110141753 | VEHICLE HEADLAMP - A vehicle headlamp includes a first light source configured to emit first light that is projected to form a first irradiation region, a second light source configured to emit second light that is projected to form a second irradiation region joined to the first irradiation region to extend in a transverse direction with respect to an optical axis, a movable shade configured to move between a position at which light irradiation to a joined region of the first irradiation region and the second irradiation region is shielded, and a position at which the light irradiation to the joined region is permitted, and a controller configured to select one of light distribution patterns that are determined by combinations of turning on and off of the first light source, turning on and off of the second light source, and the positions of the movable shade. | 06-16-2011 |
20110141754 | COMPACT MULTIPLE BEAM TYPE VEHICLE LIGHT SYSTEM - The invention relates to a vehicle light system comprising a laser device for generating a laser beam, further comprising a light output module provided with a phosphor element for emitting a light beam upon incidence of the generated laser beam and provided with an optical element associated with the phosphor element for producing a light output beam. Furthermore, the light system comprises a further light output module provided with a corresponding further phosphor element and a second optical element. The laser device is arranged to switch between a first state, in which the generated laser beam is directed to the phosphor element, and a second state in which the generated laser beam is directed to the further phosphor element. | 06-16-2011 |
20110176322 | AUTOMOBILE WHEEL RIM LIGHT DECORATION DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE SENSING INTERVAL - An automobile wheel rim light decoration device includes a light emitting module, an adjustable rod and a pair of sensing elements. The light emitting module includes a retaining base disposed at the wheel rim and a light emitting unit fixed to the retaining base. The adjustable rod includes a fixed rod installed at the retaining base and a movable rod coupled to the fixed rod. The sensing element includes a first sensing elements fixed to an automobile brake component and a second sensing element corresponding to the first sensing element and fixed to the movable rod for detecting signals of the first sensing element. The fixed rod is moved horizontally in a through slot of the retaining base, and the movable rod is moved vertically with respect to the fixed rod, such that relative positions of the first and second sensing elements can be changed to achieve the desired sensitivity. | 07-21-2011 |
20110305029 | Illuminating system and thin plate shield illuminating apparatus - An illuminating system having an electronic shield illuminating apparatus comprises a semiconductor light-emitting source, a reflector, an electronic shield, a shield driving control circuit, and a projection lens. The reflector is intended for reflecting a portion of the light reflected by the semiconductor light-emitting source, and has a reflecting surface facing the semiconductor light-emitting source. The electronic shield is intended for generating different shield patterns to mask the light emitted by the semiconductor light-emitting source, and the light reflected by the reflector, and has a main surface facing the semiconductor light-emitting source and the reflecting surface of the reflector. The shield driving control circuit drives the electronic shield to generate different shield patterns in response to a signal information. The projection lens projects the light passing through the electronic shield. | 12-15-2011 |
20110305030 | METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AN EMITTING VEHICLE AND A TARGET - A system and method for communication between an emitting motor vehicle (Ve) and at least one target, the emitting vehicle (Ve) including at least one light device, the method comprising the step of automatically modulating a light signal (S) emitted by the light device for a communication between the vehicle (Ve) and the target; and the light device being chosen from: a lighting device, a daytime running light (DRL), a position light. | 12-15-2011 |
20120002430 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE LAMP, VEHICLE LAMP, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE LAMP - There is provided a control device for controlling a vehicle lamp provided in a vehicle. The device includes: a receiver configured to receive an inclination angle of the vehicle with respect to a horizontal plane from an inclination detector; a controller configured to: i) generate a first control signal instructing the vehicle lamp to adjust an optical axis of the vehicle lamp in response to a change of the inclination angle, when the vehicle has already stopped; and ii) generate a second control signal instructing the vehicle lamp to maintain the optical axis of the vehicle lamp, when the vehicle is traveling on a road surface; and a transmitter configured to transmit the first control signal or the second control signal to an optical axis adjuster provided in the vehicle lamp. | 01-05-2012 |
20120020099 | SIDE-VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH SELECTIVELY ILLUMINATING PORTION - A side-view mirror assembly for a vehicle, comprising a housing for securement to a side of a vehicle, the housing defining an internal cavity opening toward a rear of the housing, the internal cavity having a mirror disposed therein, and the housing having an exterior surface at least partially formed from a light-transmissive material all but a portion of which has been covered with an opaque material. At least one light source is disposed within the housing and is operable to illuminate the uncovered, light-transmissive portion of the housing. The at least one light source is operatively connectable to a controller programmed so as to selectively illuminate the at least one light source in response to the occurrence of one or more predefined activities. | 01-26-2012 |
20120134164 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HEAD LAMP FOR VEHICLES - An apparatus for controlling a head lamp for vehicles which includes an image providing unit which acquires image information in front of a subject vehicle through a camera module and an information processing unit which detects a position of a vehicle in front of the subject vehicle based on the image information to determine a high beam avoidance area. In particular, a light source unit irradiates a high beam and a low beam in the head lamp based on the driving information acquired. In particular, the high beam avoidance area is represented by an angular range, and is within a range of 90 degrees with respect to a forward direction of the subject vehicle, and the angular range of the high beam avoidance area is determined based on outermost vehicles on left and right sides in the image information. | 05-31-2012 |
20120236581 | VEHICLE ILLUMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A vehicle illumination system (and method) that facilitates remote adjustment is provided. The system includes an illumination system and an adjustment system. The adjustment system facilitates remote adjustment of an illumination direction and/or at least one illumination characteristic of the illumination system. | 09-20-2012 |
20120275172 | VEHICULAR HEADLIGHT APPARATUS - The vehicular headlight apparatus includes a changing means for changing a light illumination area of a headlight, a recognition means for recognizing an object present ahead of the vehicle, an analyzing means for detecting a target object belonging to one of predetermined categories, and calculating positions of a detected target in vertical direction and lateral directions, a control means for controlling the changing means such that, when a target object is detected by the analyzing means, a present light illumination area is changed to a first light illumination area predetermined depending on a category to which the detected target belongs. The control means makes a change from the first light illumination area to a second light illumination area, if the pitch angle of the vehicle is larger than a predetermined value, or a variation amount of the pitch angle per unit time is larger than a predetermined value. | 11-01-2012 |
20120307509 | ADAPTIVE VEHICLE CABIN LIGHT - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adaptable vehicle cabin light, with which in all seating positions of a vehicle seat, reading conditions are optimal. The vehicle seat is adjustable. Each position of the vehicle seat has a corresponding reading area. The vehicle cabin light includes one or more light sources that align with the different reading areas. As the vehicle seat moves, the illumination moves with it. In some embodiments, the one or more light sources are controlled by a control unit which selectively turns on a group of the one or more light sources to illuminate the corresponding reading area of the position of the vehicle seat. In some embodiments, the one or more light sources are enclosed in an adjustable optics, wherein movements of the adjustable optics are controlled by the control unit. | 12-06-2012 |
20130010484 | AUTOMOTIVE TURN SIGNAL LAMP AND CONTROLLING METHOD FOR THE SAME - The present invention relates to an automotive turn signal lamp and a method for controlling the same, and more particularly, to an automotive turn signal lamp allowing other drivers or pedestrians to easily detect a change in the traveling direction of a vehicle or a turning direction of a vehicle at an intersection even where it is difficult to see the turn signal lamp, and a method for controlling the same. The automotive turn signal lamp includes a detection unit which detects a change in a traveling direction of a vehicle, and a control unit which operates a turn signal lamp to irradiate light of a road pattern indicating the traveling direction to be changed. | 01-10-2013 |
20130021810 | HEADLIGHTS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A headlight for a motor vehicle includes a plurality of illuminants, wherein the illuminants are arranged in a matrix which has a first direction of extension and a second direction of extension which is perpendicular to the first direction of extension. In order to operate the headlight more efficiently a value of the luminance is individually adjustable for each of the illuminants, and the value of the luminance of the respective illuminants is adjustable in dependence on a position of the illuminants along the first direction of extension and/or the second direction of extension according to at least one predetermined distribution function. | 01-24-2013 |
20130051040 | PUDDLE LIGHT AUTO SHUT OFF - A vehicle assembly includes an external rearview mirror support arm, an external rearview mirror housing, a mirror, a puddle light, a proximity sensor, and a switch. The external rearview mirror housing pivotally connects with the support arm. The mirror mounts to the housing. The puddle light connects with the housing. The proximity sensor includes a first component mounted to the support arm and a second component mounted to the housing. The second component rotates with respect to the first component when the housing is pivoted with respect to the support arm. The switch electrically connects with the puddle light, at least one of the components of the proximity sensor and a power source. The switch is closed when the second component is located in a first position with respect to the first component. The switch is open when the second component is located in a second position with respect to the first component. A method for controlling power to a puddle light is also disclosed. | 02-28-2013 |
20130201704 | VEHICLE HEADLIGHT AND ALERT SYSTEM - A vehicle headlight and control system for a bus or large vehicle includes a headlight fixture with a center or low beam light source and side illumination light source operated independently. The side illumination light source may be activated when the vehicle is turning, as detected by the vehicle speed and steering shaft turn angle, to provide supplemental illumination. Both right and left side illumination sources may be provided, and may comprise LED light elements. The system may also include an audible sound generator to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is turning. | 08-08-2013 |
20130235600 | AUTOMATIC VEHICLE EXERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM ASSEMBLIES - The present invention relates to various improvements relating to automatic vehicle equipment control systems. | 09-12-2013 |
20130250592 | VEHICLE EXTERIOR MIRROR SYSTEM - An exterior mirror system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly having an indicator having at least one light emitting diode. The indicator may include a light guiding element that guides light emitted by the at least one light emitting diode. The at least one light emitting diode may be associated with circuitry of the exterior mirror assembly. During low ambient lighting conditions at night, the intensity of light emitted by the at least one light emitting diode of the indicator is reduced under photosensor control to a nighttime intensity level. The nighttime intensity level is greater than about 0.3 candela and is less than about 200 candelas. | 09-26-2013 |
20130265787 | ADVANCE LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH EMERGENCY VEHICLES - A lighting system includes a plurality of lights, and a control mechanism configured to automatically adjust at least a first light of the plurality of lights based on one of a desired position and a desired direction. Each light of the plurality of lights is adjustable to project a light beam. | 10-10-2013 |
20130286671 | ADAPTIVE WORK LIGHT AND DRIVE LIGHT INTENSITY FOR A WORK VEHICLE - A vehicle lighting system in which a controller changes the intensity of a drive light and/or a work light as a function of a speed of the vehicle. | 10-31-2013 |
20130329439 | Devices with a Level Light - A lighting apparatus having at least one set of light sources, a microprocessor, and an orientation sensor. The microprocessor and the orientation sensor are capable of maintaining the light source in a desired orientation. The lighting apparatus and devices having a lighting apparatus are capable of controlling the plurality of light sources to maintain the desired orientation of the lighting. The lighting apparatus may be connected to a device, such as a piece of wheeled luggage, stroller or hat, such that when the luggage is tilted the light source maintains an desired orientation relative to a fixed orientation, such as a horizontal orientation. | 12-12-2013 |
20140056011 | MANUALLY PORTABLE ILLUMINATING DEVICE SUITABLE FOR WARNING SIGNAL - An extendable and/or retractable illuminating device comprises a luminaire atop a telescoping mast, which is selectively positionable between extended and retracted positions, suitable for use as a warning signal. The luminaire has a strobe feature and its intensity is capable of automatic adjustment in response to ambient light levels. The telescoping mast, and thus the luminaire, are driven by an electric motor within a manually portable case, which also houses a rechargeable electrical power supply and microcontroller unit for providing power and operating commands to the luminaire. | 02-27-2014 |
20140063824 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HEAD LAMP FOR VEHICLE - A system and method for controlling a head lamp for a vehicle are provided. The system includes a first head lamp that is configured to block a part of a first light emitted from a first light source to form a first shaded line on a front road of a vehicle. In addition, a second head lamp is configured to block a part of a second light emitted from a second light source to form a second shaded line on the front road of the vehicle. | 03-06-2014 |
20140098550 | Light Adjustable Car Threshold Pedal - A light adjustable car threshold pedal contains at least one light-emitting pedal assembly, a controlling unit, and an input unit. Each includes a body, a first light penetrating element disposed on the body, a second light penetrating element fixed on the body, a first illuminating element for emitting lights to the first light penetrating element, and a second illuminating element for emitting lights to the second light penetrating element. The controlling unit is electrically connected with the first illuminating element and the second illuminating element so as to turn on/off the first illuminating element and the second illuminating element and to control luminance of the first illuminating element and the second illuminating element. The input unit is electrically connected with the controlling unit so as to control a varying illumination of the first illuminating element and the second illuminating element. | 04-10-2014 |
20140146551 | INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED INDICATOR SYMBOL - This invention relates to mirror assemblies for vehicles and in particular to interior rearview mirror assemblies having touch screen inputs corresponding to elements representing a symbol. The symbols are located behind a reflective element and not visible until activated by selection of the corresponding input or other means. | 05-29-2014 |
20140153269 | Vehicle Auxiliary Lighting System - A vehicle auxiliary lighting system (VALS) that is designed to have installed on the lower inner edge of a vehicle's rear-facing, upward-opening door a set of rear facing lights. When the rear door is lifted, the lights are manually or automatically activated and produce a light beam that can easily be viewed by oncoming vehicular traffic. The illuminated light provides an extra margin of safety to personnel attending to a disabled vehicle that has been parked adjacent a road. | 06-05-2014 |
20140169011 | BICYCLE DIRECTION LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention discloses a bicycle direction light control system which may be installed on a bicycle and a head fitting. The system includes a sensing module and a direction light module. The sensing module can be installed on the head fitting for sensing the movement speed, turning angle and turning direction of the user's head. The direction light module is installed on the bicycle and faces towards the rear side of the bicycle. During the moving of the bicycle, when the sensing module senses that the turning angle of the user's head changes to a preset angular range within a sensing period, the direction light module turns on a corresponding indicator light according to the turning direction of the user's head. | 06-19-2014 |
20140211488 | METHOD TO CONTROL HEADLIGHT OF VEHICLE - A method to control a headlight of a vehicle having a dipping control system is provided. The dipping control system includes a position detector, a map, a luminous intensity measuring device, and a controller. The method recalls the information associated with a work site and, determines a position and a direction of travel of the vehicle. Further, a position and a direction of travel of an approaching vehicle is determined and as a result the headlight of the vehicle is set in a high beam state or a low beam state. The switching of the headlight is based on work site information, whether the vehicle is approaching the other vehicle, and the vehicle and the approaching vehicle are on a trajectory of substantial intersection. | 07-31-2014 |
20140313751 | VEHICLE CABIN ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A LIGHTING DEVICE - A vehicle cabin arrangement for a vehicle body and a method for lighting a vehicle cabin and for displaying information using such a vehicle cabin arrangement are disclosed. A lighting device with a light-emitting surface directed towards the cabin interior space is provided on a ceiling section. The lighting device has separate lighting elements each having a dedicated light-emitting element surface, which lighting elements can assume different switch-on states and/or light emission states which differ in at least one property of the emitted light. A control device for controlling the lighting device is provided. The lighting elements are arranged so that, both in the direction parallel to the cabin longitudinal axis and in the direction perpendicular to the cabin longitudinal axis, element surfaces are arranged next to one another. The control device can control each lighting element individually with respect to its switch-on state and/or its light emission state. | 10-23-2014 |
20140328071 | GUIDE LAMP FOR VEHICLE - A guide lamp for a vehicle is provided that guides nearby vehicles or pedestrians as to the path of a vehicle. The guide lamp includes a sensing unit that is configured to sense a path change attempt of the vehicle and a lamp unit that is configured to generate a road beam pattern indicating a direction toward the path change of the vehicle. The lamp unit includes one or more light sources and a light emitter that is configured to generate the road beam pattern by emitting light generated by the light sources in two or more different directions. | 11-06-2014 |
20140328072 | VEHICLE MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH WIDE ANGLE ELEMENT - A mirror reflective element assembly for a vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a principal mirror element, a wide angle mirror element and an illumination element that at least partially circumscribes the wide angle mirror element. The illumination element emits illumination at least partially around the wide angle mirror element that is viewable by a person viewing the exterior rearview mirror assembly when the mirror assembly is disposed at a side of a vehicle. At least one of (i) the illumination element, responsive to determination that an ambient light level is below a threshold level, is operable to provide a light level that is less than about 100 candelas per square meter, and (ii) the illumination element, responsive to determination that an ambient light level is above a threshold level, is operable to provide a light level that is greater than about 200 candelas per square meter. | 11-06-2014 |
20150036364 | LIGHTING SYSTEM OF TRANSPORT AND AIRCRAFT - To provide a lighting system which can solve the inconvenience experienced by a pilot entering and leaving a control cabin of a transport such as an aircraft. A lighting system LS of an aircraft | 02-05-2015 |
20150375678 | ILLUMINATED STEERING ASSEMBLY - A lighting system for a vehicle steering assembly is provided herein. The lighting system includes a member extending from a steering column. A light source is disposed on a steering wheel. A first photoluminescent structure is disposed on the member and configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the light source. In some embodiments, the light source may implement a thin design, thereby helping to fit the light source into small package spaces of the vehicle where traditional light sources may not be practicable. | 12-31-2015 |
20160010818 | SELF-POWERED ILLUMINATION ASSEMBLY | 01-14-2016 |
20160016506 | Daylight Opening Surround - The present invention relates to a daylight opening surround ( | 01-21-2016 |
20160059771 | Motor Vehicle - A motor vehicle has a surroundings-illuminating device for producing a light distribution on the ground surrounding the motor vehicle. The surroundings-illuminating device includes one or more projection modules for producing the light distribution, wherein every projection module has at least one light source and an array of projection optical systems which from the light of the at least one light source generates at least a part of the light distribution. | 03-03-2016 |
20160068097 | MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle is disclosed which includes a headlamp directed in travelling direction towards the front having an adaptable light beam. A controller is provided to adaptively control the light beam. A camera is arranged in the motor vehicle and oriented so that it captures a head of a driver. The camera is in data communication with the controller, which is configured to determine at least one region of attention of the driver from data transmitted by the camera. The controller is further configured to adapt the light beam of the headlamp, as a function of the region of attention by emphasizing the region of attention. | 03-10-2016 |
20160075277 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO LOCATE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT - A vehicle system configured to identify a location of emergency equipment is disclosed. The vehicle system comprises a storage compartment forming an interior cavity disposed in a cargo area and a cover configured to facilitate access to the storage compartment. An illumination apparatus is disposed in the storage compartment and configured to illuminate a first portion of the storage compartment in response to a first vehicle condition. The illumination apparatus is further configured to illuminate a second portion of the storage compartment in response to a second vehicle condition. | 03-17-2016 |
20160121786 | Method and System for Actuating a Brake Light - Embodiments of the present invention can provide an accessory control system, a light control system, and/or a brake light control system for golf carts and/or other vehicles, including trailers, motorized vehicles, and non-motorized vehicles. Embodiments relate to a control system that can be easily installed on a golf cart and/or other vehicles. Specific embodiments relate to a light system that has few is any wires connecting the light system to, or interfering with, any existing electrical circuitry of the gold cart. Specific embodiments can be installed on any golf cart, such as in the same location(s) as prior light systems. Embodiments of the subject light system can be rear tail lights, rear braking lights, front running lights, and/or front headlights. | 05-05-2016 |
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