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Light output apparatus for vehicle, light output method, and non-transitory computer readable medium

US11273755B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2021
Grant dateMar 15, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q2400/50
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A light output apparatus for vehicle according to an embodiment includes a transmission member disposed on an outer-surface side of a vehicle, the transmission member being adapted to let visible light pass therethrough, and to receive ultraviolet light and emit light by itself. The apparatus scans a visible light laser and an ultraviolet light laser, and projects the visible light laser and the ultraviolet light laser onto the transmission member. The apparatus performs control, based on vehicle information about the vehicle, to show first information by projecting the ultraviolet light laser onto the transmission member and thereby making the transmission member emit light, and to project the visible light laser onto the transmission member and thereby project second information onto a surface which the visible light laser reaches after passing through the transmission member.

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