Automatic lighting system with adaptive alignment function
US7914187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2300/45
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic lighting system for a vehicle includes a detection device, an illumination source and a control. The illumination source is directed generally forwardly with respect to a direction of travel of the vehicle, and has an adjustable principal axis of illumination. The detection device may be operable to determine a gaze direction of a driver or driving instructor of a vehicle or may detect a sign or other object of interest, such as a deer or pedestrian or the like, generally forwardly and sidewardly of the vehicle. The control is operable to adjust the principal axis of illumination of the illumination source in response to an output of the detection device so as to provide enhanced illumination at areas sideward and forward of the vehicle.
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