18100236. AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A HEADLAMP simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
Contents
- 1 AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A HEADLAMP
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A HEADLAMP - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A HEADLAMP
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Young Ho Son of Gyeongsan-si (KR)
Jae Joon Park of Gyeongsan-si (KR)
AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A HEADLAMP - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18100236 titled 'AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A HEADLAMP
Simplified Explanation
The automatic leveling system and method for a headlamp described in the patent application accurately detect road conditions and adjust the light radiating direction through the headlamp accordingly.
- Integration of a sensor capable of scanning a road surface and a lamp module radiating light allows for rapid and accurate adjustment of the light irradiation position based on road conditions.
- The system prevents deterioration of aiming accuracy by comparing image capturing information from an image capturing device with sensing information from a laser sensor.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in automotive headlamp systems, especially in vehicles that frequently travel on hilly or uneven terrain.
Problems Solved
1. Accurate detection of road conditions such as uphill, downhill, and lateral gradient. 2. Preventing deterioration of aiming accuracy due to mounting state of a camera.
Benefits
1. Improved accuracy and reliability of light irradiation position. 2. Enhanced safety for drivers by ensuring proper illumination of the road ahead.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Automatic Leveling System for Headlamps in Automotive Industry"
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing systems that adjust headlamp direction based on road conditions, but the integration of a sensor scanning the road surface and a lamp module for rapid adjustment could be a novel feature.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the system differentiate between various road conditions to accurately adjust the light radiating direction? 2. Are there any limitations to the system's effectiveness in extreme weather conditions or poor road visibility?
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed are an automatic leveling system and a method for a headlamp, which accurately detects whether a road is uphill or downhill, and a lateral gradient condition of the road. The system and method also automatically adjust a light radiating direction through the headlamp according to the road. Further, a sensor capable of scanning a road surface and a lamp module radiating light are integrated with each other, so a light irradiation position is accurately and rapidly adjusted according to a road condition, thus improving the accuracy and the reliability of the light irradiation position. Further, as the light irradiation position of a headlamp is adjusted by comparing image capturing information obtained through an image capturing device with sensing information obtained through a laser sensor, the deterioration of the aiming accuracy due to the mounting state of a camera is prevented.
