Method and device for illuminating roadsides
US8721144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2300/45
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and a device for illuminating an edge region of a roadway by headlights of a vehicle are disclosed. The vehicle includes a camera. Activating takes place of at least one additional illuminating device or a masking of an headlight that is present on the vehicle. An additional illuminated region is generated which extends in the vertical and the lateral direction with respect to the vehicle. Activating the at least one additional illuminating device or headlight masking at least one headlight present in the vehicle takes place by a navigation system of the vehicle or in response to a decrease in the speed of the vehicle and/or by an object/traffic sign detection using the camera.
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