Method and device for controlling a headlamp of a vehicle
US9616805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2300/45
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling a headlamp of a vehicle includes performing an image evaluation to detect a reflection zone of an object located in the surroundings of the vehicle in at least one image of the surroundings of the vehicle. The method further includes providing a control signal for controlling the headlamp. The control signal is configured to intensify a light emission of the headlamp in the direction of the reflection zone.
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