Vehicle lighting apparatus with multizone proximity control
US9302616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q3/80
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system comprises a group of light sources having a plurality of portions. Each of the portions has a proximity sensor configured to communicate a signal to control a portion of the plurality of portions. A controller is in communication with the light sources and the proximity sensors. The controller is operable to selectively activate a first portion of the grouping of light sources in response to a first proximity detection, and activate the plurality of portions in response to a second proximity detection.
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