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Glare prevention system and method for a vehicle

US11554645B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2020
Grant dateJan 17, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V10/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and a method for glare prevention. The method includes providing an image view of the face of the vehicle occupant; determining levels of light at plural parts of the face of the vehicle occupant; determining a direction to a light source causing the levels of light at plural parts of the face of the vehicle occupant; determining an area where to activate a glare protector; and activating the glare protector in the determined area to protect the vehicle occupant from glare caused by a light source.

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