Light-source-controlling module connected to a data bus

A control module with a master-slave architecture for vehicle lighting systems addresses high costs and space constraints by centralizing data reception, optimizing component usage and fault detection.

WO2026125535A1 Publication Date: 2026-06-18VALEO VISION SA

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
VALEO VISION SA
Filing Date
2025-12-10
Publication Date
2026-06-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing motor vehicle lighting systems face challenges with high production costs and space constraints due to the need for multiple control units with data reception capabilities on the vehicle's data bus, especially when managing a large number of light sources.

Method used

A control module with a first control unit equipped with data reception means and multiple slave control units lacking data reception capabilities, connected via electronic circuits, where the first unit manages power supply and activation of all units, reducing the need for individual data reception on each unit.

🎯Benefits of technology

This configuration reduces production costs, minimizes component count, and optimizes space usage while ensuring effective control and fault detection across multiple light sources.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a module for controlling a plurality of light sources of a motor vehicle. The control module comprises a plurality of control units, a first of which is equipped with data reception means, enabling instructions to be received from a control module of the motor vehicle. The other control units are controlled by the first control unit, depending on the instructions received in this way.
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