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Headlight system and a method for operating a headlight system

US8104935B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2008
Grant dateJan 31, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q1/085
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for operating a headlight system in a motor vehicle, wherein the headlights of the headlight system encompass a first operating mode with a first response behavior and a second operating mode with a second response behavior, which is different from the first response behavior. The method includes, but is not limited to the steps of switching from the first operating mode to the second operating mode, rapid change of the response behavior from the first response behavior beyond the second response behavior until a third response behavior is reached, slow reversal of the response behavior from the third response behavior until the second response behavior is reached. A headlight system is also provided that operates in accordance with the method.

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