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Vision-based headlamp aiming

US8582091B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2011
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B21/24
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for accurately aiming vehicle headlamps, with apparatus for practicing the method. A vision system, including a digital camera, is positioned in front of a headlamp, in communication with a control device. The control device employs pattern recognition to identify the optical axis indicia within the headlamp, and based on the identified location of that indicia, the control system accurately aligns a beamsetter with the optical axis of the headlamp.

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