Method and apparatus for an adaptable vehicle light fixture
US11268673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B47/155
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for an adaptable vehicle light fixture is provided to activate directional illumination aspects of the light fixture based upon sensed characteristics of the vehicle. The vehicle may automatically sense its position, speed, acceleration, heading and angular velocity and may command the light fixture to emit symmetric and/or asymmetric beam patterns based upon the sensed vehicle characteristics. Directional light incident upon the light fixture may also be detected to allow intensity control thereby reducing glare to oncoming traffic. A vehicle light fixture may be pre-configured with lenses and wirelessly programmed for manual and/or automatic operation that is responsive to the pre-configuration. A plurality of vehicles with light fixtures mounted thereon comprise a network of light fixtures that are manually or adaptively controlled as a group.
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