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Method and device for controlling a light emission of a headlight of a vehicle

US8636392B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2012
Grant dateJan 28, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q2300/324
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling a light emission of at least one headlight of a vehicle. The method includes receiving a change enabling signal for performing a change of the light emission of the at least one headlight from an input emission characteristic to an output emission characteristic during a debouncing period and/or debouncing distance which begin(s) in response to the change enabling signal. The method also includes changing the light emission of the at least one headlight from the input emission characteristic to an intermediate emission characteristic in response to the change enabling signal. The method also includes changing the light emission of the at least one headlight from the intermediate emission characteristic to the output emission characteristic after the debouncing period and/or the debouncing distance has/have elapsed.

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