Individualizable lighting system for a vehicle

US11001197B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT · DE

Inventors

• Christian Studeny · Braunschweig, DE
• Nils Pfullmann · Hannover, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 23, 2018
• Grant date: May 11, 2021
• Expiry date: Apr 23, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60Q2900/50
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A lighting system for a vehicle and a corresponding motor vehicle is implemented with personalized or individualizable lighting functions. A part of a lighting device is reserved for implementing main lighting functions in accordance with legal requirements and another part of the lighting device is reserved for generating individualizable lighting functions. The part for individualizable lighting functions can be freely programmed and actuated via a user interface, such as a smartphone, within the scope of the technical power limitations of the individual lighting devices while taking into consideration legal requirements.