View source for Apple inc. (20240110684). Multi-Mode Lights simplified abstract

=Multi-Mode Lights=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:apple inc.|apple inc.]]


[[Category:apple inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Xiaofeng Tang of Santa Clara CA (US)|Xiaofeng Tang of Santa Clara CA (US)]][[Category:Xiaofeng Tang of Santa Clara CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Christopher P. Child of San Jose CA (US)|Christopher P. Child of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Christopher P. Child of San Jose CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Clarisse Mazuir of San Jose CA (US)|Clarisse Mazuir of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Clarisse Mazuir of San Jose CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Kurt R. Stiehl of Los Gatos CA (US)|Kurt R. Stiehl of Los Gatos CA (US)]][[Category:Kurt R. Stiehl of Los Gatos CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Bryce E. Wallis of Palo Alto CA (US)|Bryce E. Wallis of Palo Alto CA (US)]][[Category:Bryce E. Wallis of Palo Alto CA (US)]]

==Multi-Mode Lights - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240110684 titled 'Multi-Mode Lights

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes a lighting system for vehicles that includes multiple light sources and reflectors to provide different lighting modes such as high-beam, low-beam, and cornering light.

* The system includes a first light source and reflector for high-beam and low-beam modes, and a second light source and reflector for cornering light mode.
* Both the first and second light sources pass through the same headlight lens aperture.
* A light blocking structure creates a cutoff pattern to define the illumination pattern for low-beam and cornering lighting.
* Additional light sources can be added to boost the intensity of the high-beam lighting hotspot.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology can be applied in automotive lighting systems to improve visibility and safety on the road, especially during cornering maneuvers.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology addresses the challenge of providing adequate lighting for different driving conditions, such as high-beam for long-distance visibility, low-beam for oncoming traffic, and cornering light for improved visibility around curves.

== Benefits ==
The system offers versatile lighting options for drivers, enhancing overall visibility and safety while driving in various conditions.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers to enhance the performance and safety features of their vehicles, appealing to consumers looking for advanced lighting systems.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be the use of adaptive headlights that adjust the direction of the light beam based on the vehicle's steering angle to improve visibility around corners.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this technology impact energy consumption in vehicles? ===
The patent application does not provide information on the energy efficiency of the lighting system and whether it has any impact on the vehicle's overall energy consumption.

=== Are there any regulatory requirements or standards that this technology must meet? ===
The article does not mention if the lighting system complies with any specific regulations or standards set by automotive safety authorities.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

a system may have lights. a light may include a first light source and a first reflector configured to provide lighting for a high-beam mode and for a low-beam mode. the light may include a second light source and a second reflector configured to provide lighting for a cornering light mode. the lighting provided by the first light source and the lighting provided by the second light source may pass through the same headlight lens aperture. a light blocking structure may provide a cutoff pattern that define the illumination pattern of the low-beam lighting and the cornering lighting. one or more additional light sources may be provided to boost the intensity of a hot spot for high-beam lighting.



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