Vehicle headlight management
US8605154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2300/42
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method, data processing system, and computer program product for managing a headlight on a vehicle are presented. An image of an area in front of the vehicle is received. A first set of features is identified in the received image. The first set of features in the received image is compared with a number of sets of features from a plurality of previous images. Each image in the plurality of previous images is associated with a headlight setting. A second set of features from a previous image in the plurality of previous images matching the first set of features in the received image is identified. A determination is made whether to change a setting for the headlight on the vehicle based on the headlight setting associated with the previous image.
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