18234716. METHOD FOR PERSONALIZING VEHICLE LAMPS simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)

METHOD FOR PERSONALIZING VEHICLE LAMPS

Organization Name

KIA CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Seung-Pyo Hong of Incheon (KR)

Da-Young Jeong of Seongnam-si (KR)

Jung-Bin Kim of Bucheon-si (KR)

Moon-Soo Park of Gwangmyeong-si (KR)

METHOD FOR PERSONALIZING VEHICLE LAMPS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18234716 titled 'METHOD FOR PERSONALIZING VEHICLE LAMPS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method of personalizing a vehicle lamp by converting a user-input image into light-and-shade data to adjust the brightness of the lamp accordingly.

• Drawing an image made up of pixels that represent a vehicle lamp based on user input
• Converting the drawn image into light-and-shade data corresponding to the pixels
• Adjusting the pixel light distribution values based on the converted data
• Deriving the total light distribution of the pixels to match the brightness of the drawn image
• Comparing the derived total light distribution against a predetermined reference value
• Applying the drawn image to the vehicle lamp if the predetermined light distribution reference is satisfied

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1. 1. 1. Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in the automotive industry for customizing vehicle lamps to display personalized images or patterns.

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of static vehicle lamps by allowing users to personalize the appearance of their vehicle lamps.

1. 1. 1. Benefits

- Personalized vehicle lamps can enhance the aesthetic appeal of a vehicle. - Users can express their individuality through customized lamp designs.

1. 1. 1. Potential Commercial Applications

"Customized Vehicle Lamp Personalization Technology" could be used in the automotive aftermarket industry to offer personalized lighting options for customers.

1. 1. 1. Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of LED technology in vehicle lamps to create customizable lighting effects.

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1. 1. 1. 1. Unanswered Questions

1. 1. 1. 1. How does this technology impact vehicle safety regulations?

This article does not address how the personalized vehicle lamps comply with safety standards and regulations.

1. 1. 1. 1. What is the cost implication of implementing this technology in mass-produced vehicles?

The article does not discuss the potential cost of integrating this personalized lamp technology into vehicles on a large scale.

Original Abstract Submitted

A method of personalizing a vehicle lamp includes drawing an image made up of a plurality of pixels that implement a vehicle lamp, based on an input by a user. The method also includes converting the drawn image into light-and-shade data that correspond to the pixels, respectively, multiplying a pixel light distribution value, corresponding to each pixel, by a weighted value based on the data resulting from the conversion, adding up results of the multiplication, and deriving total light distribution of the pixels that results when brightness of the vehicle lamp is the same as that of the drawn image. The method further includes comparing the derived total light distribution against a predetermined reference value and determining whether the derived total light distribution satisfies a predetermined light distribution reference, and applying the drawn image to the vehicle lamp when it is determined that a predetermined light distribution reference is satisfied.