Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240246477). LIGHT DISTRIBUTION CONTROL APPARATUS simplified abstract

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LIGHT DISTRIBUTION CONTROL APPARATUS

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Tetsuya Ikuta of Miyoshi-shi (JP)

LIGHT DISTRIBUTION CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240246477 titled 'LIGHT DISTRIBUTION CONTROL APPARATUS

The patent application describes a light distribution control apparatus that uses an imaging device to capture an image of a front vehicle in front of the own vehicle, a headlight to illuminate the front region of the own vehicle, and a control unit to adjust the light distribution of the headlight based on the captured image.

  • The apparatus controls the light distribution so that a predetermined first region containing the front vehicle and a predetermined second region are illuminated with different illuminances.
  • The illuminance in the first region is set to be lower than the illuminance in the second region.
  • The control unit determines the area of the first region based on the position of the front vehicle in the captured image in the lateral direction.

Potential Applications: - Automotive safety systems - Adaptive headlights for vehicles - Advanced driver assistance systems

Problems Solved: - Enhancing visibility of the front vehicle while driving at night - Improving safety by adjusting headlight illuminance based on the position of surrounding vehicles

Benefits: - Increased safety on the road - Better visibility in varying driving conditions - Enhanced driving experience for vehicle operators

Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Headlight Control System for Enhanced Safety" This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers to enhance the safety features of their vehicles, appealing to safety-conscious consumers. It can also be integrated into advanced driver assistance systems to provide a more comprehensive safety solution for vehicles.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the apparatus determine the illuminance levels for the first and second regions? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology on reducing accidents caused by poor visibility at night?


Original Abstract Submitted

a light distribution control apparatus includes an imaging device capable of capturing an image of a front vehicle existing in front of an own vehicle, a headlight capable of irradiating a front region of the own vehicle, and a control unit capable of executing light distribution control for controlling light distribution of the headlight so that a predetermined first region including the front vehicle and a predetermined second region other than the first region are irradiated with different illuminances based on the captured image obtained by capturing an image of the front region of the own vehicle. the control unit sets an illuminance irradiated in the first region to be less than an illuminance irradiated in the second region, and sets an area of the first region based on a position in a lateral direction of the front vehicle in the captured image.

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