42results about "UV light devices" patented technology

A rearview mirror assembly that includes a housing and a printed circuit board (PCB) located in the housing. The rearview mirror assembly further includes a monitoring system that includes an image capturing module, an illumination source connected to the PCB, and an optical element aligned with the illumination source. The optical element is configured to redirect an illumination from the illumination source toward an occupant position in an automobile.

The present invention provides an ultraviolet (UV) lamp device for a vehicle, the UV lamp comprising a housing, a cover covering the surface of the housing, a lamp disposed inside the housing and configured to emit ultraviolet light, and a pair of electrodes configured to support the lamp, the pair of electrodes being spaced apart from each other and configured to apply voltage to the lamp. The electrodes are formed with a groove for receiving the lamp and supporting a bottom and side portion of the lamp.

A cover (1) for an illuminating and imaging system (2), said system comprising an infrared light source (6) and an image capture apparatus (3), said cover comprises: - a window (20) designed to extend over the infrared light source and the image capture apparatus; and - an separator (13), the window comprising a back surface (21) in contact with the separator and a front surface (22) opposite to the back surface, the separator being positioned with respect to the window in such manner as to be interposed between the light source and the image capture apparatus to prevent direct illumination of the image capture apparatus by the light source. Said cover comprises a layer (30) adapted to absorb infrared light, the layer extending on the front surface of the window such as to face at least partly the separator

A sanitization apparatus of a vehicle includes (i) surfaces defining a chamber configured to accept an object to be sterilized with ultraviolet light and (ii) a first light emitting diode (LED) including a die that is configured to emit ultraviolet light. The die has a primary surface that defines a plane that extends through the chamber. The sanitization apparatus further includes a first reflective surface that is reflective of ultraviolet light disposed adjacent to the first LED. At least a portion of the ultraviolet light that the die emits reflects off of the first reflective surface and into the chamber. The first reflective surface defines a plane that intersects with the plane that the primary surface of the die defines.

A disinfection system for a vehicle includes a a first light source for an interior of the vehicle for generating radiation in the UV-B and / or UV-C range and a second light source for generating radiation in the UV-C range. Whether the first or second light source is used to disinfect the interior of the vehicle depends on whether or not there is an occupant in the vehicle.

A vehicle roof is provided, comprising at least one region serving as a glass roof, wherein the glass roof is designed as a single-layer or multi-layered, and wherein the glass roof is provided with lighting which is formed as a pattern layer of phosphorescent and / or fluorescent materials which are arranged as a pattern distributed over the surface of the glass roof, wherein the pattern layer is formed as a separate layer or as part of a layer of the glass roof or as a pattern applied to one of the layers of the glass roof.

The present invention provides an invisible light emitting method and system for a vehicle, the system comprising: one or more invisible light sources disposed inside the vehicle within the range of sight of a driver, the one or more invisible light sources being controllable to emit invisible light; and a controller capable of controlling one or more of the one or more invisible light sources to emit invisible light at a certain intensity within a period of time to irradiate the eyes of the driver. In addition, the invention further provides a vehicle comprising the invisible light emitting system.

A shaped part includes a decorative layer with a front side designed as a visible side and a back side opposite the front side, and a carrier arranged on the back side of the decorative layer, wherein a transparent or translucent top layer is arranged on the front side of the decorative layer. The invention is characterized in that a UV-activatable phosphorescent additive is applied to the front side of the top layer and / or is at least partially incorporated into the top layer in a designated phosphorescent region, wherein the phosphorescent additive can be excited or is excitable by a UV illumination source to emit light in the visible range, and wherein the phosphorescent additive is applied to the front side of the top layer or is incorporated into the decorative layer in such a way that the phosphorescent additive forms a luminous phosphorescent symbol in the excited state.

A self-sterilizing garnish structure has an ultraviolet sterilization function. The self-sterilizing garnish structure includes a light-transmitting cover (10), a circuit board (20), a light source (30), and a heat-dissipating layer (40). The circuit board (20) is located below the light-transmitting cover (10). The light source (30) includes a plurality of light-emitting modules (31) on the circuit board (20). The plurality of light-emitting modules (31) is arranged between the circuit board (20) and the light-transmitting cover (10). The heat-dissipating layer (40) is located below the circuit board (20). A light-outgoing surface (30a) of the light source (30) faces the light-transmitting cover (10), and is configured to emit ultraviolet toward the light-transmitting cover (10) for irradiation and sterilization. A self-sterilizing vehicle is also provided to irradiate and sterilize a ride space (220) and / or an interior of a vehicle body (210) with ultraviolet by using the self-sterilizing garnish structure.

A system includes: a light emitting diode (LED); a switching circuit configured to: when in a first state, connect the anode of the LED to a positive potential and connect the cathode of the LED to a ground potential, thereby enabling current flow in a first direction through the LED; and when in a second state, one of: connect the ground potential to the anode of the LED; connect a negative potential to the anode of the LED; and connect the cathode of the LED to the positive potential and connect the anode of the LED to the ground potential, thereby enabling current flow in a second direction through the LED, where the second direction is opposite the first direction; and a driver module configured to selectively transition the switching circuit from the first state to the second state and from the second state to the first state.

The present invention discloses a lighting device for a car sunroof with changeable display patterns, which comprises a light guide layer, a lighting module and a fixing strip; a coating is provided on the first surface of the light guide layer, the coating has a first pattern and a second pattern, and a third pattern is provided on the second surface of the light guide layer; the lighting module includes a first lighting element, a second lighting element, a third lighting element and a limiting block; after the lighting module is arranged on the fixing strip, it is installed on the surface of the car sunroof together with the light guide layer; the first lighting element emits ultraviolet light to cause a fluorescence reaction of the first pattern; the second lighting element emits infrared light to cause a fluorescence reaction of the two patterns; the third lighting element emits primary colors of light to make the third pattern appear through reflection and refraction.

This application relates to an autonomous seat disinfection system for vehicles. An autonomous seat disinfection system for vehicles includes a vehicle seat disinfection system control module configured to detect a person approaching the vehicle. In response to a person approaching the vehicle, the distance between the person and the vehicle is determined. The distance between the person and the vehicle is compared to a predetermined threshold distance. If the distance between the person and the vehicle is less than the predetermined threshold distance, the control module determines whether at least one seat in the vehicle's passenger compartment is unoccupied. If at least one seat is unoccupied, the module controls the vehicle's operation to direct disinfecting ultraviolet (UV) light onto the unoccupied seat until the vehicle door is opened from the outside of the vehicle, or until the distance between the person and the vehicle is no longer less than the predetermined threshold distance.

Antibacterial interior component (20, 100, 150, 200) in a vehicle (350), comprising: at least one contact surface (52, 130, 164, 240) in a confined space with a shaded area (36, 116, 220), a light source (40, 120, 170, 230) with a light-emitting diode (LED) that produces light with a wavelength of greater than or equal to approximately 375 nm to less than or equal to approximately 425 nm, directed onto at least one contact surface (52, 130, 164, 240) to kill bacteria, and a thermally conductive component (140, 144, 180) that is in a heat transfer connection with the light source (40, 120, 170, 230) to transfer heat to a heat sink (114) either in or adjacent to the antibacterial interior component (20, 100, 150, 200), wherein the light source (40, 120, 170, 230) is designed to have a first operating mode for killing bacteria on the at least one contact surface (52, 130, 164, 240) with an optical output power of greater than or equal to approximately 0.5 W and a second operating mode for illumination with an optical output power of less than or equal to approximately 0.5 W.

A vehicle includes a driver seat zone and a passenger seat zone including a passenger seat lighting system and a passenger seat occupant sensor. A lighting control module is configured to operate in a first lighting mode and a second lighting mode. In the first lighting mode, the lighting control module is configured to supply power to the passenger seat lighting system during operation of the vehicle. In the second lighting mode, the lighting control module is configured to supply power to the passenger seat lighting system in response to the passenger seat occupant sensor sensing a passenger in the passenger seat zone during operation of the vehicle and not supply power to the passenger seat lighting system in response to the passenger seat occupant sensor not sensing the passenger in the passenger seat zone during operation of the vehicle.

A vehicle contains a driver's seat zone and a front passenger seat zone, which includes a front passenger seat lighting system and a front passenger seat occupancy sensor. A lighting control module is configured to operate in two lighting modes. In the first lighting mode, the lighting control module is configured to supply power to the front passenger seat lighting system while the vehicle is running. In the second lighting mode, the lighting control module is configured to supply power to the front passenger seat lighting system when the front passenger seat occupancy sensor detects a passenger in the front passenger seat zone, and to not supply power to the front passenger seat lighting system when the front passenger seat occupancy sensor does not detect a passenger in the front passenger seat zone.

The present disclosure provides an ultraviolet (UV) sterilization apparatus that has improved heat dissipation performance and is capable of being changed in position. The UV sterilization apparatus includes a sterilization unit configured to be movable to a predetermined position and including a UV emitter, a driving unit configured to move the sterilization unit, and a cover having a structure accommodating the sterilization unit and allowing the inside of the cover to communicate with the outside. A heat sink is provided in the cover in order to dissipate heat from the sterilization unit.

A sanitization apparatus of a vehicle includes (i) surfaces defining a chamber configured to accept an object to be sterilized with ultraviolet light and (ii) a first light emitting diode (LED) including a die that is configured to emit ultraviolet light. The die has a primary surface that defines a plane that extends through the chamber. The sanitization apparatus further includes a first reflective surface that is reflective of ultraviolet light disposed adjacent to the first LED. At least a portion of the ultraviolet light that the die emits reflects off of the first reflective surface and into the chamber. The first reflective surface defines a plane that intersects with the plane that the primary surface of the die defines.

A light emitting device to be mounted on a mount surface of a vehicular compartment includes a housing including a first section having an air intake hole and a cooling fan and a second section having an air discharge hole and a light emitter. The light emitter includes a board member having a first surface that is opposite the mount surface and a second surface that is an opposite surface of the first surface and on which a light emitting element is mounted. The housing further includes a discharge cavity having the discharge hole, and a top wall and a bottom wall that are opposite each other. The top wall includes a cavity upper wall section near the discharge hole. The cavity upper wall section has an opposite surface facing the first surface of the board member and extending parallel to the first surface.

A rearview mirror assembly includes a housing and a major display coupled to the housing that defines an opening. The major display includes a first substrate, a second substrate, an electro-optic material located between the first and second substrates, and a backlight. A camera is located in the housing and aligned with the opening, and a minor display overlaps the opening. The minor display has an LED construction.

The present disclosure provides an ultraviolet (UV) sterilization device having improved heat dissipation performance and capable of changing position. The UV sterilization device includes a sterilization unit configured to be movable to a predetermined position and including a UV emitter, a driving unit configured to move the sterilization unit, and a cover having a structure to accommodate the sterilization unit and allowing an inner side of the cover to communicate with an outer side. A heat sink is provided in the cover so as to dissipate heat from the sterilization unit.

A rearview mirror assembly that includes a housing and a printed circuit board (PCB) located in the housing. The rearview mirror assembly further includes a monitoring system that includes an image capturing module, an illumination source connected to the PCB, and an optical element aligned with the illumination source. The optical element is configured to redirect an illumination from the illumination source toward an occupant position in an automobile.

A transparent roof assembly for a vehicle roof (1) comprises a panel (2) with a transparent area (25), a light source (21, 22) arranged to provide light into the panel (2) and an out-coupling pattern (20) arranged on the surface of the transparent area of the panel (2). The out-coupling pattern (20) comprises dots (23) of a light-redirecting material for out-coupling of light introduced into the panel (2) and propagating in the panel (2), wherein the dots (23) each have a representative diameter of 150 microns or less, preferably 80 microns or less and wherein a total dot surface area of the dots of the out-coupling pattern is smaller than 10% of a total surface area of the transparent area (25). Thus, the transparent area appears transparent during daytime looking from an interior of the vehicle to an exterior of the vehicle, while sufficient light is provided into the interior when the light source is switched on.

The present application relates to the field of vehicle control technology, and more specifically, to a vehicle sunroof control method, a vehicle sunroof assembly, and a vehicle. The method is applied to a vehicle having a sunroof and a sunshade device for shielding the sunroof. The method includes: responding to a command to place the sunroof in starry sky mode; controlling the light-emitting area of ​​the sunroof and the area of ​​the shielding area of ​​the sunshade device according to the command, wherein the difference between the light-emitting area of ​​the sunroof and the area of ​​the non-shielding area of ​​the sunshade device is less than a preset value.

Surface light decorative element (1) comprising: - an optically activatable symbolic body (2) which consists at least partially of a transparent, optically activatable first material (9) and is configured to emit visible light in response to the optically activatable symbolic body (2) being excited by electromagnetic radiation in a specified first frequency range (21), - a luminous element (3) which consists of a transparent material, wherein the optically activatable symbolic body (2) is arranged in the luminous element (3), - a touch-sensitive surface (4) arranged in a first area (5) of a surface of the luminous element (3) above the optically activatable symbol body (2) to detect a touch by a user in the first area (5), and - a lighting unit (6) which is configured to emit visible light in a specified visible frequency range (22) into the luminaire (3) and to emit electromagnetic radiation in the specified first frequency range (21) into the luminaire (3) together with the visible light, - characterized in that the specified first frequency range (21) lies in the non-visible range.

The invention relates to a disinfection system (2) for a vehicle (1). The disinfection system (2) has here a first light source (3) for the interior (5) of the vehicle (1) for generating radiation in the UV-B range and / or in the UV-C range. According to the invention, the disinfection system (2) has a second light source (4) for generating radiation in the UV-C range. The invention also relates to a method (9) for controlling the disinfection system (2). The invention also relates to a vehicle (1) having a disinfection system (2).

A rearview mirror assembly that includes a housing and a printed circuit board (PCB) located in the housing. The rearview mirror assembly further includes a monitoring system that includes an image capturing module, an illumination source connected to the PCB, and an optical element aligned with the illumination source. The optical element is configured to redirect an illumination from the illumination source toward an occupant position in an automobile.

To provide a light irradiation device that is thin and excellent in cooling efficiency.SOLUTION: A light irradiation device 10 mounted on a ceiling of a vehicle comprises: an irradiation section 40 having a substrate 41 and at least one irradiation element 42 mounted on a lower side of the substrate 41; a cooling fan 30 for cooling the irradiation section 40; and a housing 11 having a suction port 22 and an exhaust port 24 and housing the irradiation section 40 and the cooling fan 30, in which the irradiation section 40 and the cooling fan 30 are housed in the housing 11 in a state where the cooling fan 30 is laterally arranged on a sideward of the substrate 41, and an upper surface of the substrate 41 constitutes a part of an exhaust path 28 from the cooling fan 30 to the exhaust port 24.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

A disinfection device includes at least two disinfection units movable into an unfolded position for operation thereof, the at least two disinfection units including a first disinfection unit and a second disinfection unit, and each of the disinfection units including a light source for disinfection, and a base configured to provide a moving force to the disinfection units.