Vehicle reading lamp with low intensity light setting

Abstract

A vehicle lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system comprises a group of light sources having a plurality of portions. Each of the portions has a proximity sensor configured to communicate a signal to control a portion of the plurality of portions. A controller is in communication with the light sources and the proximity sensors. The controller is operable to selectively activate a first portion of the grouping of light sources in response to a first proximity detection, and activate the plurality of portions in response to second proximity detection.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications

[0002] This patent application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 14 / 257,309, filed April 21, 2014, entitled "Vehicle Reading Lights with Low Intensity Light Settings," the entire disclosure of which is hereby Incorporated herein by reference. technical field

[0003] The present invention relates generally to vehicle lighting, and more particularly to directional interior vehicle lighting. Background technique

[0004] Currently, some lighting fixtures require user interaction with the outer lens in order to activate and deactivate the lighting fixture. One disadvantage of such a design is that the vehicle occupant typically has to rely on tactile sense to locate the outer lens when in dark conditions. As a result, some vehicle occupants may become distracted by having to feel the position of the outer lens when wanting to activate the lighting device. Accordingly, there is a need for a lighti...

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