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Automatic vehicle exterior light control system

A technology for lighting control and automobiles, applied in vehicle components, TV system components, optical signals, etc., can solve the problems of not meeting automation requirements, reducing the reliability of automatic vehicle exterior lighting control systems, etc., to improve environmental lighting detection characteristics, the effect of improving detection characteristics

Active Publication Date: 2008-09-24
GENTEX CORP
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These situations require the driver of the controlled car to intervene and switch off the automatic system, which may not meet the requirements of automation and reduce the reliability of the automatic car's exterior light control system

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[0027] Referring initially to FIG. 1 , for purposes of illustration, an automatic vehicle exterior light control system 6 to be installed in a controlled vehicle 5 is shown. Although the control system 6 is depicted with the interior mirror assembly as a whole, it should be understood that the control system or any of its individual components may be mounted in any suitable location within or on the controlled vehicle 5 . The term "controlled vehicle" is used herein to denote a vehicle that includes an automatic vehicle exterior light control system. A suitable location for mounting the associated image sensor is one that provides an unobstructed view generally in front of the controlled car 5 and allows the headlights of an approaching vehicle 15 to be detected within the corresponding glare zone 8 of the controlled car. 16 and the tail light 11 of the preceding vehicle 10.

[0028] figure 2 A block diagram of an automated automotive exterior light control system 250 is dep...

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An automatic vehicle exterior light control system (106) is provided with improved features to accurately detect related images generally forward (110, 115) of a controlled vehicle (105). Systems configured to automatically account for minor imager assembly misalignments are also provided. In at least one embodiment, an imager assembly mounting means is provided that insures accurate alignment of an imager assembly with respect to the desired field of view. In a related embodiment, an imager assembly mounting means provides for quick installation within an associated controlled vehicle. In at least one embodiment, features are provided within the imager assembly mounting means that insure proper selection for the specific controlled vehicle requirements. In a related embodiment, incorrect assembly is prevented. In at least one embodiment, an imager assembly mounting means is provided that exploits use of snap together components for quick and efficient manufacturing.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application 60 / 448,793, filed February 21, 2003, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) (35 U.S.C § 119(e)). The disclosure of this provisional patent application is hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention generally relates to a vehicle exterior light control system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system for controlling exterior automotive lights in response to the presence of certain atmospheric conditions. Background technique [0004] To adapt to changes in traffic conditions, automatic automotive exterior light control systems provide drivers with great convenience by relieving the burden of manual switching between high-beam and low-beam headlights. As we all know, drivers are generally not suitable for using high-intensity headlights on a regular basis. Compared with low-beam headlights, high-beam ...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): B60Q1/00G06F19/00H04N5/335
Inventor 约瑟夫·S.·斯塔姆埃里克·J.·沃尔斯特拉基思·H.·贝伦斯布洛克·R.·瑞森格凯文·J.·朗斯沃斯戴维·A.·米克霍夫
Owner GENTEX CORP