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Vehicle lamp control apparatus

US9365152B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2015
Grant dateJun 14, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2035

Classification

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

Abstract

There is provided a vehicle lamp control apparatus including a receiver and a controller. The receive receives an output value of an inclination sensor and a signal output from at least one of a foot brake sensor, a parking brake sensor and a shift position sensor. A total angle which is an inclination angle of a vehicle with respect to a horizontal plane can be derived from the output value of the inclination sensor. The controller adjusts an optical axis angle of a vehicle lamp using the output value of the inclination sensor. The controller outputs an adjustment signal to adjust the optical axis angle of the vehicle lamp in response to change in the total amount when the vehicle is static, except for non-static load change caused by changeover in at least one of a foot brake, a parking brake and a shift position.

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