Lighting system for a vehicle and method

The vehicle lighting system addresses high beam glare by using sensors and a central display to provide a glare-free view, leveraging radar, lidar, and infrared for enhanced visibility, thus improving safety during nighttime driving.

GB2702609APending Publication Date: 2026-06-24MERCEDES BENZ GROUP AG
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Application Number
GB2024017497
Authority / Receiving Office
GB · GB
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-28
Publication Date
2026-06-24

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Technical Problem

Existing vehicle lighting systems that use high beams for improved visibility during nighttime driving often cause glare for other road users, increasing the risk of accidents, and require costly hardware upgrades to mitigate this issue.

Method used

A lighting system equipped with sensors and a central display unit that provides an alternative view on the display based on sensor data when high beam glare is detected, using radar, lidar, and infrared sensors to create a glare-free representation of the surroundings, supplemented by neural networks for enhanced detection and data fusion.

Benefits of technology

Enhances driver safety by providing a clear, uninterrupted view of the surroundings, reducing the need to look directly into glare, and allowing quick reaction to potential hazards, thereby minimizing accident risk.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a lighting system (10) for a motor vehicle, by means of which glare effect caused by external vehicle light sources may be reduced for an occupant of the vehicle, comprising a
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