19results about "Dazzle prevention" patented technology

A cabin illumination device is provided on a wall surface of a cabin of a vehicle and illuminates the cabin and includes: a light source disposed to emit light away from the wall surface; and a reflective member disposed to intersect a light axis of light emitted by the light source. The reflective member includes a first protruded surface disposed to intersect the light axis of the light source, and a portion of the reflective member is sloped downward in a direction away from an intersection of the light axis and the first protruded surface.

The invention relates to a method for reducing glare experienced by a driver of a vehicle due to light sources located outside the vehicle, wherein the driver's glare is determined based on the measured pupil diameter of each driver's eye. According to the invention, the glare is reduced by a pupillary light reflex of the driver's eye initiated based on light emitted from an activated lighting unit in the vehicle.

Device for improving night vision of vehicle drivers comprising a controlled reduction of the driver's pupil diameter and the maintenance of said reduction over time in order to improve the visual capability of the vehicle driver, all of this, moreover, adapted to the pupil dynamics of the vehicle driver. It comprises a vehicle interior part comprising a carrier, a lighting device configured to emit pulsed light according to a sinusoidal wave emission varying in regular periods between 10 s and 30 s and a control means; a switching means and a user profile adjusting means.

Device (10) for improving night vision of vehicle drivers comprising a controlled reduction of the driver's pupil diameter and the maintenance of said reduction over time in order to improve the visual capability of the vehicle driver, all of this, moreover, adapted to the pupil dynamics of the vehicle driver (D). It comprises a vehicle interior part (1) comprising a carrier (1.1), a lighting device (1.2) configured to emit pulsed light with an irradiance at an ocular plane of the vehicle driver following a sinusoidal wave varying in regular periods between 10s and 30s, a control means (1.3), a switching means (1.4) and a user profile adjusting means (2).

The invention relates to a motor vehicle (10) and a method for reducing dry eyes in a motor vehicle (10). The method comprises the following steps: capturing images of the eyes by a sensor device (12) of the motor vehicle (10); determining from the images whether there are signs of dry eyes; and adjusting one or more light parameters of at least one light source (16, 18, 20) of the motor vehicle (10) to reduce dry eyes if such signs are present.

This vehicle interior lighting system provides a way to create a pleasant atmosphere inside the vehicle while driving, even during the daytime, while maintaining a safe driving environment. [Solution] The vehicle interior lighting system 1 is installed in the vehicle's interior 2a and comprises at least one lighting device 3 that emits illumination light, and a control unit 4 that controls the dimming of at least one lighting device 3 when the vehicle is in motion. At least one lighting device 3 includes at least one first lighting device, each configured so that the light-emitting part is not visible to the occupants, and the control unit 4 controls the dimming of at least one lighting device 3 based on the brightness outside the vehicle.

The present invention relates to a vehicle occupant detection device, comprising at least one infrared light source (1), a camera (2), and a computing unit (3) for controlling the infrared light source (1) and evaluating the camera image generated by the camera (2), wherein the infrared light source (1) and the camera (2) are directed toward an observation area (4), the infrared light source (1) is configured to illuminate at least one facial area of ​​a person (5) in the observation area (4), the camera (2) is configured to detect at least the illuminated facial area, and the computing unit (3) is configured to recognize the gaze direction of the person (5) in the camera image. The vehicle occupant detection device according to the present invention is characterized in that the infrared light source (1) is incorporated into a display device (6) and formed by a plurality of infrared light-emitting elements (7) arranged in a matrix, the computing unit (3) is further configured to activate IR light-emitting elements (7) selected to emit infrared light, and the computing unit (3) determines which IR light-emitting elements (7) to be activated according to the evaluation result of the camera image.

A surveillance system utilizing different light spectra is provided. A surveillance system includes an imaging device. The imaging device includes a first exposure profile and a second exposure profile. An illumination source is configured to emit at least one of infrared (IR) or near-infrared (NIR) illumination. A control system is configured to alternate between the first exposure profile and the second exposure profile according to a first pattern. The first exposure profile corresponds to illumination emitted from the illumination source, and the second exposure profile corresponds to ambient illumination.

A vehicle interior lighting system (1) comprises: at least one lighting device (3) that is installed in a vehicle cabin (2a) and emits illumination light; and a control unit (4) that implements dimming control of the at least one lighting device (3) when the vehicle is traveling. The at least one lighting device (3) includes at least one first lighting device configured such that a light emission unit is not visible to any occupant. The control unit (4) implements dimming control of the at least one lighting device (3) on the basis of the brightness outside the vehicle.

The invention relates to a method for reducing reflections and preventing glare on the display surface (A) of a display unit (4) and / or the windshield (5) and / or a side window (10) in a vehicle (1) by means of a controllable lighting unit (6). According to the invention, light is emitted by means of the lighting unit (6) and, by means of the emitted light, overlapping shadow areas are generated on the display surface (A) and / or the windshield (5) and / or the side window (10), wherein the emitted light is directed depending on the detected viewing direction of a driver (2) of the vehicle (1).

The invention relates to a motor vehicle (10) and to a method for reducing dry eye in a motor vehicle (10). The method comprises the following steps: acquiring an eye image by means of a sensor device (12) of the motor vehicle (10); determining whether a symptom of xerophthalmia exists or not according to the eye image; and adjusting one or more light parameters of at least one light source (16, 18, 20) of the motor vehicle (10) in the presence of a symptom of the dry eye in order to alleviate the dry eye.

The invention relates to a shaped part comprising a decorative layer with a front side and a rear side, a light-guiding element comprising a main body and one or more light guides protruding from a front side of the main body, wherein the main body is arranged with its front side on the rear side of the decorative layer and the light guide(s) completely penetrate / s the decorative layer, and one or more light elements arranged in and / or on the light-guiding element, wherein light emanating from the light elements is guided via the light guide(s) to the front side of the decorative layer. A light-shielding layer is arranged between the surface of the light guide(s) and the decorative layer, in particular a light-shielding element, wherein the light-shielding layer has an interruption, through which light can escape, on the front side of the decorative layer on each light guide. The invention also relates to methods for producing a shaped part that comprise, as a method step, pressing the light-shielding element and / or the light guides of the light-guiding element into a decorative material to form the decorative layer.

This invention relates to a privacy screen in a motor vehicle, comprising a passenger-side display with a switchable privacy screen mechanism that, in a predetermined operating state, is switched on to prevent the content displayed on the passenger-side display from being seen from the driver's seat area. According to the invention, the privacy screen includes a light-emitting mechanism, controlled by a control unit, aligned with the passenger-side display, which illuminates the passenger-side display from the outside to block any remaining dynamic footage that is still visible from the driver's seat position even when the privacy screen mechanism is switched on.

A transparent luminescent sheet and a lamp apparatus using the same are disclosed. The transparent luminescent sheet realizes a lamp function through emission of light from a sheet thereof configured to be transparent and secures a desired luminous efficacy and a desired freedom of design. In the transparent luminescent sheet, transparency is enhanced in a turn-off state and, as such, visibility is secured at the inside and the outside. A lit image is realized through light during a light emission operation. In addition, light emitted toward the inside is shielded or reduced, thereby preventing indoor dazzling.

A visor assembly includes a visor body. The visor body includes a front visor surface and a rear visor surface delimited by an outer perimeter. The outer perimeter includes an upper edge spaced from a lower edge by a pair of side edges. An optical stack is located within the outer perimeter and configured to switch between a transmissive state wherein light passes through the optical stack and a reflective state wherein light is reflected from a front surface of the optical stack back toward an intended viewer. An elongated light apparatus includes at least one illumination element oriented to generate light from the lower edge.

An imaging system includes an illumination source configured to illuminate at least a portion of a vehicle interior. A camera is configured to capture one or more images of the portion of the vehicle interior. A controller is in communication with the illumination source and the camera. The controller is configured to receive the one or more images, identify a glare associated with an occupant of the vehicle interior in the one or more images, and generate and communicate a signal to adjust the illumination source to limit the glare.

The emblem assembly, disposed within an airbag cover coupled to a vehicle structure such as a steering wheel within an automobile, includes an electronic unit, a decorative unit, and a control device. The electronic unit is carried by the airbag cover and has at least one light source. The decorative unit is disposed within the airbag cover and attached to the electronic unit such that the decorative unit covers at least a portion of the electronic unit. The control device is electrically connected to the electronic unit and adapted to control illumination of the decorative unit. Furthermore, the at least one light source of the electronic unit is regulated by the control device disposed within the vehicle structure.

The invention relates to a method for reducing a glare effect on a driver of a vehicle, said glare effect coming from light sources located outside the vehicle, wherein a glare effect on the driver is determined based on a pupil diameter determined for the driver's eye. According to the invention, the glare effect is reduced by triggering the pupillary light reflex of the driver's eye using light emitted by an activated lighting unit in the vehicle.