Computer controlled configurable lighting system for modular vehicle lights
US8890411B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q11/002
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle lighting control system and method are provided. The vehicle lighting control system includes a light module with light carrier positions for receipt of individual light sources. A lighting controller coupled with the light module is configured to identify a light source type associated with the individual light sources occupying light carrier positions of the light module. A power source coupled with the lighting controller provides power to the individual light sources in accordance with the type of light source identified. The individual light sources are removable from the light module and may be replaced by other light sources of a different type. The lighting controller is adapted to be reconfigured such that the different type of light source associated with the other light sources is identified and power is provided to the other light sources in accordance with the different light source type identified.
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