Adaptive vehicle illumination utilizing visual pattern learning and cognitive enhancing
US-2019031085-A1 · Jan 31, 2019 · US
Lighting system and sensor system
US10974639B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10974639-B2 |
| Application number | US-202016875229-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | Aug 12, 2016 |
| Publication date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
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A light source ( 14 ) is configured to emit light for lighting a predetermined area. A LiDAR sensor ( 15 ) is configured to sense information of an outside of a vehicle. A first screw mechanism ( 16 ) is configured to adjust posture of the light source ( 14 ). A second screw mechanism ( 17 ) is configured to adjust posture of the LiDAR sensor ( 15 ). Adjustment by one of the first screw mechanism ( 16 ) and the second screw mechanism ( 17 ) is performed on the basis of adjustment that has been performed by the other one of the first screw mechanism ( 16 ) and the second screw mechanism ( 17 ).
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The invention claimed is: 1. A sensor system adapted to be mounted on a vehicle, comprising: a first sensor configured to sense information of an outside of the vehicle; a second sensor configured to sense information of the outside of the vehicle in a different manner from the first sensor; and a first adjuster configured to adjust posture of the first sensor, wherein adjustment of the posture of the first sensor by the first adjuster is performed on the basis of the information that has been sensed by the second sensor. 2. The sensor system according to claim 1 , comprising: a light source configured to emit light for lighting a predetermined area; and a second adjuster configured to adjust posture of the light source, wherein adjustment of the posture of the light source by the second adjuster is performed on the basis of the information that has been sensed by the second sensor. 3. The sensor system according to claim 1 , wherein the first sensor and the second sensor are supported by a common support member. 4. The sensor system according to claim 1 , wherein the second sensor is a camera configured to capture an image of the outside of the vehicle. 5. The sensor system according to claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is disposed so as to obtain information of at least on the left and on the right of the vehicle; and wherein the second sensor is disposed so as to obtain information of at least ahead of and behind the vehicle. 6. A sensor system adapted to be mounted on a vehicle, comprising: a first sensor configured to sense information of an outside of the vehicle; a second sensor configured to sense information of the outside of the vehicle in a different manner from the first sensor; and a first adjuster configured to adjust a sensing reference position of the first sensor, wherein adjustment of the sensing reference position of the first sensor by the first adjuster is performed on the basis of the information that has been sensed by the second sensor. 7. The sensor system according to claim 6 , comprising a light source configured to emit light for lighting a predetermined area, wherein a lighting reference position of the light source is adjusted on the basis of the information that has been sensed by the second sensor. 8. The sensor system according to claim 6 , wherein the first sensor and the second sensor are supported by a common support member. 9. The sensor system according to claim 6 , wherein the second sensor is a camera configured to capture an image of the outside of the vehicle. 10. The sensor system according to claim 6 , wherein the first sensor is disposed so as to obtain information of at least on the left and on the right of the vehicle; and wherein the second sensor is disposed so as to obtain information of at least ahead of and behind the vehicle. 11. A sensor system adapted to be mounted on a vehicle, comprising: a first sensor configured to sense information of an outside of the vehicle; a second sensor configured to sense information of the outside of the vehicle in a different manner from the first sensor; and a corrector configured to correct the information sensed by the first sensor on the basis of the information that has been sensed by the second sensor. 12. The sensor system according to claim 11 , comprising a light source configured to emit light for lighting a predetermined area, wherein a lighting reference position of the light source is adjusted on the basis of the information that has been sensed by the second sensor. 13. The sensor system according to claim 11 , wherein the second sensor is a camera configured to capture an image of the outside of the vehicle. 14. The sensor system according to claim 11 , wherein the first sensor is disposed so as to obtain information of at least on the left and on the right of the vehicle; and wherein the second sensor is disposed so as to obtain information of at least ahead of and behind the vehicle.
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- B60Q1/0683Primary
Adjustable by rotation of a screw · CPC title
- G01S17/931Primary
of land vehicles · CPC title
in the lights · CPC title
the devices being headlights · CPC title
by using camera or other imaging system for the light analysis · CPC title
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- What does patent US10974639B2 cover?
- A light source ( 14 ) is configured to emit light for lighting a predetermined area. A LiDAR sensor ( 15 ) is configured to sense information of an outside of a vehicle. A first screw mechanism ( 16 ) is configured to adjust posture of the light source ( 14 ). A second screw mechanism ( 17 ) is configured to adjust posture of the LiDAR sensor ( 15 ). Adjustment by one of the first screw mechani…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Koito Mfg Co Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60Q1/0683. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Apr 13 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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