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Method and system for adjustment of headlamps for motor vehicles

US8738236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2011
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q2300/42
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for adjustment of headlamps for motor vehicles, comprising a step for calculating a headlamp angle. The method furthermore comprises the steps of detecting a target vehicle, calculating a lateral position of the target vehicle with respect to the motor vehicle, calculating a lateral angular offset with respect to the said lateral position of the target vehicle and adjusting the headlamps as a function of the headlamp angle and of the lateral angular offset.

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