COLLABORATIVE VEHICLE HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602021027779
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-08-26
- Filing Date
- 2021-01-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-01-06
AI Technical Summary
Current autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles lack effective methods to collaboratively illuminate roadways, leading to inadequate lighting in areas such as off-road uncertainties, which can pose threats to vehicles, especially in low-light conditions.
Implementing a system where multiple vehicles can collaboratively direct their headlights according to a collaborative lighting plan, allowing them to illuminate a broader area or specific regions of uncertainty, enhancing visibility and safety through coordinated headlight control using wireless communication and sensor data.
This approach improves roadway illumination, reduces uncertainties, and enhances collision avoidance and navigation systems by ensuring better lighting coverage and reducing the risk of unexpected obstacles.