Vehicle lighting system and its control method

Abstract

To attract attention of a viewer when starting presentation lighting.SOLUTION: A vehicular lighting fixture system 100 includes: a plurality of lamps for forming a presentation lighting zone 150; and a lighting fixture ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 200 for controlling the plurality of lamps so as to execute preliminary lighting of lighting at least a lamp positioned on an outer end of the presentation lighting zone 150 of the plurality of lamps and execute presentation lighting of lighting the plurality of lamps in a predetermined mode after the preliminary lighting. The ECU 200 may light all of the plurality of lamps as the preliminary lighting.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle lighting system, for example, a vehicle lighting system used in a vehicle such as an automobile, and a control method for such a vehicle lighting system.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in order to provide a visual effect using vehicle lighting, it has been proposed to cause the vehicle lighting to perform characteristic lighting that is not performed during vehicle travel. As an example of such effect lighting, when welcoming a driver to a parked vehicle, so-called "hospitality lighting" is known, in which various vehicle lights such as headlights and various marker lights are linked to perform unique lighting different from their original usage (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an exemplary object of one aspect thereof is to provide a technology useful for attracting the attention of viewers at the start of effect lighting.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, a vehicle lighting system according to an aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of lamps forming an effect lighting zone, and a pre-lighting that lights at least a lamp at the outer end of the effect lighting zone among the plurality of lamps is executed, and following the pre-lighting, a controller that controls the plurality of lamps so as to execute effect lighting that lights the plurality of lamps in a predetermined pattern is provided.

[0006] According to this embodiment, the viewer's gaze can be guided to the special lighting zone through pre-lighting, followed by the start of the special lighting. In particular, since the lamps at the outer edge of the special lighting zone are lit during the pre-lighting, the viewer can more easily take in the entire special lighting zone into their field of vision compared to when lamps in other parts (e.g., the center of the zone) are lit. In this way, the viewer's attention can be effectively attracted to the special lighting.

[0007] The illumination zone may be formed with multiple lamps arranged in a row. The controller may illuminate at least one or both ends of the row as a pre-illumination. A predetermined pattern of illumination is set in advance so that the vehicle's charge level is represented by multiple lamps, and one or both ends of the row may be illuminated to indicate that the vehicle is fully charged.

[0008] In this way, it is possible to provide pre-lighting that is suitable for the visual effect of representing the vehicle's charge level. Both this pre-lighting and the lighting that indicates the vehicle is fully charged share the common feature of lighting up one or both ends of a row of lamps that form a visual effect zone. Therefore, when the visual effect lighting that follows the pre-lighting indicates the current charge level, the viewer can visually and intuitively grasp the current charge level by comparing the pre-lighting and the visual effect lighting.

[0009] Multiple indicator lights may be arranged in a vertical row. This allows for a more intuitive understanding of the charge level.

[0010] The special lighting zone is formed by arranging multiple lamps in a row in the width direction of the vehicle, and the multiple lamps may include two lamps positioned at both ends in the width direction of the vehicle. The controller may illuminate at least two lamps positioned at both ends in the width direction of the vehicle as a pre-lighting. In this way, since the two lamps at both ends of the special lighting zone are illuminated as a pre-lighting, viewers can easily recognize the special lighting zone.

[0011] The special lighting zone may further include at least one lamp positioned at a different location vertically from among multiple lamps. The controller may pre-illuminate at least two lamps located at both ends in the vehicle width direction and at least one other lamp. In this way, not only the two lamps at both ends of the special lighting zone but also another lamp positioned vertically away from them will be illuminated as pre-illumination, making it easier for viewers to recognize the special lighting zone.

[0012] The two lamps illuminate as an answer-back signal when the vehicle is unlocked, and the controller may also illuminate the two lamps as a pre-lighting signal at a different time than the answer-back signal. In this way, when the special effect lighting is performed at a time separate from when the vehicle is unlocked, the two lamps at both ends of the special effect lighting zone can be illuminated as a pre-lighting signal at a different time than the answer-back signal. This makes it easier for viewers to recognize the special effect lighting zone.

[0013] The controller may illuminate all of the lamps as a pre-lighting. In this way, the entire performance lighting zone is illuminated as a pre-lighting, allowing viewers to immediately recognize the performance lighting zone.

[0014] Another aspect of the present invention is a method for controlling a vehicle lighting system. This method comprises performing pre-lighting, which involves lighting at least the lamps located at the outer end of a plurality of lamps that form a special lighting zone, and then performing special lighting, which involves lighting the plurality of lamps in a predetermined manner, following the pre-lighting. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, it is possible to attract the viewer's attention when the lighting effect is initiated. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] This is a block diagram of a vehicle lighting system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a schematic diagram showing the rear part of a vehicle equipped with a vehicle lighting system. [Figure 3] It is a flowchart for explaining a control method of a vehicle lighting system according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] It is a schematic diagram showing an exemplary effect lighting according to an embodiment. [Figure 5] It is a schematic diagram showing an exemplary pre-lighting according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] It is a schematic diagram showing a lamp unit according to a modification. [Figure 7] It is a schematic diagram showing an effect lighting zone according to a modification.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0017] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. The embodiments are illustrative and not restrictive, and all features and combinations thereof described in the embodiments are not necessarily essential to the invention. The same or equivalent components, members, and processes shown in each drawing are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are omitted as appropriate. Also, the scales and shapes of the respective parts shown in each figure are set for convenience in order to facilitate the explanation, and are not to be construed restrictively unless otherwise specified. In addition, terms such as "first" and "second" used in this specification or claims do not represent any order or importance, but are for distinguishing one configuration from another. Also, some members that are not important for explaining the embodiments are omitted from the drawings.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a vehicle lighting system 100 according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the rear part of a vehicle equipped with the vehicle lighting system 100.

[0019] The vehicle lighting system 100 includes at least one lamp unit 110 and a lighting ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 200 that controls the lamp unit 110. The vehicle also includes a vehicle ECU 300 as a controller that comprehensively controls the entire vehicle or a part thereof. The vehicle ECU 300 may be a controller also referred to as a BCM (Body Control Module). The ECU can be implemented as a combination of a processor (hardware) such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a microcomputer and a software program executed by the processor (hardware).

[0020] In this embodiment, the vehicle lighting system 100 includes a plurality of lamp units 110, more specifically, paired first lamp unit 110R and second lamp unit 110L, and a third lamp unit 110C disposed between these lamp units 110R and 110L.

[0021] The first lamp unit 110R and the second lamp unit 110L are left and right rear combination lamps. The first lamp unit 110R includes a plurality of lamps that provide different functions (for example, a marker lamp function), in this example, a tail lamp 120a, a stop lamp 120b, a turn signal lamp 120c, and a backup lamp 120d. Similarly, the second lamp unit 110L includes a plurality of lamps 120a to 120d that provide different functions. The third lamp unit 110C is a long tail lamp. As shown in FIG. 2, the third lamp unit 110C has an elongated shape extending in the vehicle width direction so as to connect the tail lamps 120a of the first lamp unit 110R and the second lamp unit 110L. The third lamp unit 110C includes a plurality of light emitting elements (for example, LEDs) arranged in the vehicle width direction so as to form a long tail lamp.

[0022] The first lamp unit 110R and the second lamp unit 110L each include a lighting circuit 130 that individually lights up the lamps 120a to 120d belonging to them under the control of the luminaire ECU 200. The lighting circuit 130 includes a lighting control IC (Integrated Circuit) (LED driver) that can individually control the brightness and on / off state of the light-emitting elements (e.g., LEDs) of each lamp 120a to 120d. Similarly, the third lamp unit 110C includes a lighting circuit 130 that individually lights up multiple light-emitting elements belonging to it under the control of the luminaire ECU 200.

[0023] The lighting ECU 200 is configured to receive vehicle information from the vehicle ECU 300 and to control each lamp unit 110 based on the received vehicle information. For example, the lighting ECU 200 selects one of the lamps 120a to 120d of the first lamp unit 110R and the second lamp unit 110L in response to a lighting instruction included in the received vehicle information, generates a control signal to control the selected lamp, and provides it to the lighting circuit 130 of these lamp units 110.

[0024] In Figure 1, for convenience, communication lines are shown by dashed arrows connecting functional blocks. The lighting ECU 200 can communicate with the vehicle ECU 300 via an in-vehicle network compliant with network protocols such as CAN (Controller Area Network) or LIN (Local Interconnect Network), or other appropriate communication networks. The lighting ECU 200 can also communicate with the lamp unit 110 via an appropriate communication network. The communication between the lighting ECU 200 and the vehicle ECU 300 and the communication between the lighting ECU 200 and the lamp unit 110 may comply with different protocols, or they may comply with the same protocol.

[0025] Furthermore, for convenience, Figure 1 shows the power supply lines by solid lines connecting the functional blocks. The lighting ECU 200 and the vehicle ECU 300 receive power from a power source 310, such as an onboard battery. The lighting ECU 200 supplies power to the lamp unit 110. The lighting ECU 200 can also be considered as the power source for the lamp unit 110.

[0026] Vehicle information includes, for example, instructions to illuminate the taillights 120a generated in response to the driver's operation of the light switch, instructions to illuminate the stop lamps 120b generated in response to the driver's operation of the foot brake, instructions to illuminate the turn signal lamps 120c generated in response to the driver's operation of the turn signal switch, and shift information indicating the shift position (for example, whether the shift position is reverse (R) or not).

[0027] Therefore, when the vehicle information includes an instruction to illuminate the tail lamp 120a, the lighting ECU 20 illuminates the tail lamp 120a at a predetermined brightness. When the vehicle information includes an instruction to illuminate the stop lamp 120b, the lighting ECU 20 illuminates the stop lamp 120b brighter than the tail lamp 120a. When the vehicle information includes an instruction to illuminate the turn signal lamp 120c, the lighting ECU 20 flashes the turn signal lamp 120c. When the vehicle information includes shift information indicating that the shift position is reverse (R), the lighting ECU 20 illuminates the backup lamp 120d.

[0028] Furthermore, the vehicle lighting system 100 is configured to enable the execution of special effects lighting, which differs from the normal lighting described above, while the vehicle is stopped. Special effects lighting refers to illuminating one or more of the various lamps mounted on the vehicle, such as headlights and various indicator lights, in a characteristic lighting pattern to provide a visual effect. Typically, multiple types of lamps, each providing a different function, are illuminated while the vehicle is stopped (preferably parked) in a lighting pattern that is not performed while the vehicle is in motion. For example, some or all of the lamps may be illuminated or flashed simultaneously, or illuminated or flashed in sequence, or multiple types of lamps may be illuminated in a coordinated manner. Multiple types of lamps may be used to perform animation-like effects, such as sequential lighting across multiple types of lamps.

[0029] As described above, each lamp unit 110 has at least one lamp, and the vehicle lighting system 100 as a whole comprises multiple lamps that form a show lighting zone 150. In this embodiment, the show lighting zone 150 includes a first lamp unit 110R, a second lamp unit 110L, and a third lamp unit 110C. Thus, the show lighting zone 150 is formed such that the multiple lamps are arranged in a row in the vehicle width direction. These multiple lamps include two lamps located at both ends in the vehicle width direction, in this example, two turn signal lamps 120c.

[0030] The lighting ECU 200 is configured to receive vehicle information from the vehicle ECU 300 and to perform the lighting of the lamp unit 110 based on the received vehicle information. More specifically, the lighting ECU 200 generates control signals to control the lamps 120a to 120d of the first lamp unit 110R and the second lamp unit 110L, and the third lamp unit 110C, in accordance with the lighting instructions included in the received vehicle information, and provides these signals to the lighting circuits 130 of these lamp units 110.

[0031] The lighting instructions may be generated by the vehicle ECU 300 in response to, for example, the driver (or other occupant) unlocking or locking the vehicle's doors. Such lighting instructions are expected to be generated in scenes where the driver is outside the vehicle and about to get in, or just after getting out. Alternatively, a lighting start switch may be installed inside the vehicle so that the driver can operate it from inside the vehicle, and the lighting instructions may be generated by the vehicle ECU 300 in response to the driver's operation of the lighting start switch. Scenarios are expected where the lighting is used by the driver to greet or visually impress someone outside the vehicle. The lighting start switch may be a physical device such as an operation button, or it may be a virtual operation button set on an operation panel such as a touch panel display. Alternatively, the lighting instructions may be generated when the driver operates a mobile device they are carrying, and the vehicle ECU 300 may receive the lighting instructions from this mobile device.

[0032] Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a vehicle lighting system 100 according to an embodiment. This method is executed by the lighting ECU 200 when it receives a lighting instruction from the vehicle ECU 300. This method comprises performing pre-lighting (S10), which involves lighting at least the lamps located at the outer end of the lighting zone 150 among a plurality of lamps forming the lighting zone 150, and then performing lighting (S20), which involves lighting the plurality of lamps in a predetermined manner following the pre-lighting.

[0033] Pre-lighting, which precedes the main lighting display, can guide the viewer's gaze to the lighting zone where the main lighting display will take place. During pre-lighting, the lamps at the outer edge of the lighting zone 150 are illuminated, making it easier for the viewer to take in the entire lighting zone compared to when lamps in other areas (e.g., the center of the zone) are illuminated. In this way, the viewer's attention can be effectively drawn to the lighting display.

[0034] As described above, the lighting zone 150 is formed such that multiple lamps are arranged in a row in the vehicle width direction, and the multiple lamps may include two lamps (for example, turn signal lamps 120c) located at both ends in the vehicle width direction. The lighting ECU 200 may illuminate at least these two lamps located at both ends in the vehicle width direction as a pre-lighting. In this way, the two lamps at both ends of the lighting zone 150 are illuminated as a pre-lighting, so that the viewer can easily recognize the lighting zone 150.

[0035] The two lamps positioned at both ends in the vehicle width direction may illuminate as an answer-back when the vehicle is unlocked. In this case, the lighting ECU 200 may illuminate these two lamps as a pre-lighting, at a different timing than the answer-back illumination. In this way, when the performance lighting is performed at a timing separate from when the vehicle is unlocked, the two lamps at both ends of the performance lighting zone 150 can be illuminated as a pre-lighting, at a different timing than the answer-back illumination. As a result, even when the performance lighting is performed at a time when the answer-back illumination does not occur, the viewer can easily recognize the performance lighting zone 150 by the pre-lighting.

[0036] Typically, the turn signal lamp 120c may be used for pre-illumination, but other lamps located at both ends in the vehicle width direction, such as the tail lamp 120a and backup lamp 120d, may also be used for pre-illumination.

[0037] Furthermore, the lighting unit ECU 200 may also illuminate all of its lamps as a pre-lighting measure. In this way, the entire performance lighting zone 150 is illuminated as a pre-lighting measure, allowing viewers to immediately recognize the performance lighting zone 150.

[0038] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing an exemplary illumination according to the embodiment. Similar to the example described above, the illumination zone 150 includes a first lamp unit 110R, a second lamp unit 110L, and a third lamp unit 110C. The illumination may represent the vehicle's charge level, and the current charge level may be represented by the vehicle width direction length of the light-emitting area in the illumination zone 150. Such a display of the charge level may be performed while the vehicle is charging, such as when the charging connector of the charging equipment is connected to the vehicle's charging port. Alternatively, it may be performed when the vehicle is not charging, such as when the driver requests a display of the charge level.

[0039] In Figure 4, for clarity, the light-emitting area of ​​the effect lighting zone 150 is marked with diagonal lines. As an example, as shown in the top row of Figure 4, when the charge level is sufficiently low, for example less than 25%, only the central part of the effect lighting zone 150 (specifically, the center of the third lamp unit 110C) lights up. At this time, the outer sides of the third lamp unit 110C, the first lamp unit 110R and the second lamp unit 110L are off. As the charge level increases, the illuminated area extends to both sides. Then, as shown in the bottom row of Figure 4, when the charge level is sufficiently high, for example 75% or more, the entire effect lighting zone 150, that is, not only the third lamp unit 110C but also the first lamp units 110R and the second lamp units 110L on both sides, lights up.

[0040] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing an exemplary pre-lighting according to an embodiment. Figure 5 shows an example of pre-lighting used for the charge rate display shown in Figure 4. In pre-lighting, as shown in the upper part of Figure 5, both ends of the effect lighting zone 150, i.e., the first lamp unit 110R and the second lamp unit 110L, are lit. Following the pre-lighting, as shown in the lower part of Figure 5, the third lamp unit 110C is lit as an effect lighting to represent the current charge rate (e.g., 50%). At this time, if the current charge rate is less than full charge, the first lamp unit 110R and the second lamp unit 110L that were lit in pre-lighting are turned off.

[0041] In this way, it is possible to provide pre-lighting that is suitable for the visual effect lighting that represents the vehicle's charge level. Both this pre-lighting and the lighting that indicates the vehicle is fully charged share the common feature of lighting the lamps at both ends of a row of lamps that form a visual effect lighting zone 150. Therefore, when the current charge level is represented by the visual effect lighting that follows the pre-lighting, the viewer can visually and intuitively grasp the current charge level by comparing the pre-lighting and the visual effect lighting.

[0042] In the example above, the third lamp unit 110C, or the long taillight, is used as a status bar to display the vehicle's charge level. However, other lamp units, such as the turn signal lamp 120c and the high-mounted stop lamp, can also be used as status bars to display the charge level.

[0043] As the charge level increases, the illuminated area of ​​the indicator lighting zone 150 may extend to only one side. In this case, as a pre-lighting, the lamp at one end of the indicator lighting zone 150 that indicates full charge may be lit. Even in this way, when the current charge level is shown by the indicator lighting following the pre-lighting, the viewer can visually and intuitively grasp the current charge level by comparing the pre-lighting and the indicator lighting.

[0044] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing another exemplary lamp unit 110 that can be used for pre-lighting and accent lighting according to the embodiment. As shown, the lamp unit 110 may include a plurality of lamps 122a to 122e arranged in a row in the vertical direction (i.e., in the vertical direction of the vehicle).

[0045] For example, when the charge level is sufficiently low, only the bottom lamp 122a lights up. As the charge level increases, lamps 122b, 122c, and 122d light up sequentially from the bottom, and the illuminated area extends upwards. When fully charged, all lamps 122a to 122e light up. In the pre-lighting stage, the lamps at one or both ends (only lamp 122e, or both lamps 122a and 122e) that indicate full charge light up. Alternatively, all lamps 122a to 122e may light up as pre-lighting. In this way, when the current charge level is represented by the performance lighting that follows the pre-lighting, the viewer can visually and intuitively grasp the current charge level by comparing the pre-lighting and the performance lighting.

[0046] To effectively represent the charge level, the illumination zone 150 preferably includes at least three or at least five lamps arranged in a row. Alternatively, as a minimum configuration, the illumination zone 150 may include at least two lamps.

[0047] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing a modified example of the lighting zone 150. In the embodiment described above, the lighting zone 150 is formed by a plurality of lamps arranged in a row in the vehicle width direction, but other configurations are also possible, as shown in Figure 7.

[0048] The illumination zone 150 may further include at least one lamp, for example, a fourth lamp unit 110U, positioned at a different vertical location from a plurality of lamps (first lamp unit 110R, second lamp unit 110L, and third lamp unit 110C) arranged in a row in the width direction of the vehicle. For example, the fourth lamp unit 110U is a high-mounted stop lamp. Alternatively, the illumination zone 150 may include a license plate lamp or other lamps positioned vertically offset from the first to third lamp units, either together with or in place of the high-mounted stop lamp.

[0049] In the example shown in Figure 7, the illumination zone 150 extends over a wider area on the vehicle. As a result, the illumination becomes more visible to observers at a greater distance. Therefore, illumination utilizing such a wide-area illumination zone 150 may be used, for example, to notify or warn other vehicles of the vehicle's presence in an emergency, such as when making an emergency stop on the road.

[0050] In this case, the lighting ECU 200 may, as a pre-lighting measure, illuminate at least two lamps located at both ends in the vehicle width direction (e.g., turn signal lamps 120c) and at least one lamp different in the vertical direction (e.g., fourth lamp unit 110U). In this way, the illumination of the lamps at both ends in the vehicle width direction makes it easier for observers at a distance to grasp the vehicle's width. Furthermore, since the pre-lighting measure illuminates not only the two lamps at both ends of the accent lighting zone 150 but also another lamp located vertically away from these lamps, observers can recognize the accent lighting zone 150 even more easily.

[0051] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments and modifications described above. It is also possible to combine embodiments and modifications, or to make further modifications such as various design changes based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art. Embodiments and modifications that are thus combined or further modified are also included in the scope of the present invention. The embodiments and modifications described above, and new embodiments resulting from combinations of the embodiments and modifications described above with the following modifications, combine the effects of the combined embodiments, modifications, and further modifications.

[0052] In the embodiments described above, the case in which the accent lighting zone 150 includes a lamp unit 110 at the rear of the vehicle is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the accent lighting zone 150 may include a plurality of lamp units provided at the front of the vehicle. Examples of lamp units at the front of the vehicle include a pair of left and right headlight units, a center lamp between these headlight units, etc. The accent lighting zone 150 may also include accessory lamps installed on the vehicle for decorative purposes, or communication lamps that emit light to inform the surrounding area of ​​the vehicle (pedestrians, other vehicles, etc.) of information related to driver assistance or autonomous driving.

[0053] Although the present invention has been described using specific terms based on the embodiments, the embodiments only illustrate one aspect of the principle and application of the present invention, and many modifications and changes in arrangement are permitted in the embodiments, as long as they do not depart from the spirit of the present invention as defined in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0054] 100 vehicle lighting systems, 110R first lamp unit, 110L second lamp unit, 110C third lamp unit, 150 accent lighting zones, 200 lighting ECUs.

Claims

1. Multiple lamps that form a special lighting zone, A controller that controls the plurality of lamps to perform a pre-lighting operation, which involves lighting at least the lamps located at the outer end of the performance lighting zone, and then, following the pre-lighting operation, to perform a performance lighting operation, which involves lighting the plurality of lamps in a predetermined manner, is provided. The vehicle lighting system is characterized in that the controller performs the special lighting effect in succession to the pre-lighting.

2. The aforementioned lighting zone is formed such that the plurality of lamps are arranged in a row. The controller, as pre-lighting, lights up at least one or both lamps in the row. The vehicle lighting system according to claim 1, characterized in that the predetermined mode of the lighting effect is set in advance so that the vehicle's charge level is represented by the plurality of lamps, and the lamps at one end or both ends of the row are lit to indicate that the vehicle is fully charged.

3. The vehicle lighting system according to claim 2, characterized in that the plurality of lamps are arranged in a vertical row.

4. The aforementioned lighting zone is formed such that the plurality of lamps are arranged in a row in the vehicle width direction, and the plurality of lamps include two lamps positioned at both ends in the vehicle width direction. The vehicle lighting system according to claim 1, characterized in that the controller lights up at least the two lamps located at both ends in the vehicle width direction as pre-lighting.

5. The aforementioned lighting zone further includes at least one lamp positioned vertically at a different location from the plurality of lamps, The vehicle lighting system according to claim 4, characterized in that the controller lights up the two lamps and at least one lamp located at both ends in the vehicle width direction as pre-lighting.

6. The two lamps mentioned above illuminate as an answer-back when the vehicle is unlocked. The vehicle lighting system according to claim 4, characterized in that the controller lights up the two lamps as pre-lighting at a timing different from the answer-back lighting.

7. The vehicle lighting system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the controller lights up all of the plurality of lamps as pre-lighting.

8. Performing a pre-lighting operation by lighting up at least the lamps located at the outer end of the performance lighting zone among the multiple lamps that form the performance lighting zone, The process includes, following the aforementioned pre-lighting, performing a special lighting effect in which the plurality of lamps are lit in a predetermined manner, A control method for a vehicle lighting system, characterized in that the aforementioned special lighting is performed in conjunction with the aforementioned pre-lighting.

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