VALEO VISION Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150271895 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LIGHTING AND/OR SIGNALING SYSTEM - A method for controlling a lighting and/or signaling system, this system including at least | 09-24-2015 |
20150247613 | LIGHT GUIDE FOR A LIGHTING AND/OR SIGNALING DEVICE OF AN AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE - A light guide for a lighting and/or signaling device of an automobile vehicle comprising an entry face, a coupler, a main reflection face, and an exit face. The light guide is arranged in such a manner that, when a light source is disposed at a predetermined point with respect to the light guide, the entry face transmits the light from the light source to the coupler and the coupler transmits a part of this light to the main reflection face which directs it, in the form of a beam of parallel rays, directly or indirectly, toward the exit face in a direction forming an angle of 5° at the most with respect to the optical axis of the light guide. | 09-03-2015 |
20150088385 | DEVICE FOR NIGHTTIME MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVING ASSISTANCE - A device for assisting the nighttime driving of a motor vehicle fitted with a lighting device for emitting a beam for illuminating the road scene in front of the vehicle, the illumination emitted by the lighting device being variable periodically between a maximum value and a minimum value, the device including at least one variable-transmission screen placed between the road scene and the driver, the coefficient of transmission of the screen being variable periodically between a maximum value and a minimum value, the switching on of at least one light source of the lighting device and the coefficient of transmission of the variable-transmission screen controlled by the control unit, the illumination reaching its maximum value when the coefficient of transmission of the screen reaches its maximum value. The control unit controls a circuit for regulating the power supply and a transmitter of remote control waves toward a receiver. | 03-26-2015 |
20150083897 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DAYTIME MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVING ASSISTANCE - A method for assisting the daytime driving of a motor vehicle, including the steps of: placing at least one variable-transmission screen between the driver of the motor vehicle and the road scene in front of the vehicle, measuring, by means of at least one sensor, the brightness of the road scene in front of the vehicle, and processing the brightness measurement signal to convert it into a signal for controlling the coefficient of transmission of the variable-transmission screen. In one embodiment, the method includes the further step of transmitting the control signal by remote control waves to a receiver fitted to the variable-transmission screen for modulating the coefficient of transmission of the variable-transmission screen as a function of the brightness measured by the sensor. | 03-26-2015 |
20140328075 | OPTICAL UNIT, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An optical unit, in particular for an optical module, comprising:
| 11-06-2014 |
20140321142 | MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLAMP MODULE FOR ILLUMINATING THE ROAD - A module for a headlamp for a motor vehicle, this module comprising a concave reflector, a light source arranged in the concave region of the reflector and an exit lens exhibiting a median line on its exit surface forming a space curve, wherein the exit lens and the reflector are arranged in such a way that a light beam reflected by the reflector is directly refracted by the exit lens in such a way as to generate a beam of light for lighting the road. | 10-30-2014 |
20140301100 | OPTICAL DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An optical device for a motor vehicle, notably a lighting and/or signaling device for a motor vehicle, comprising a surface light source, wherein the device comprises a light beam shaping member which deflects first light rays of the beam emitted by one face of the surface light source, this member not deflecting second light rays of the beam emitted by the same face of the surface light source. | 10-09-2014 |
20140085915 | LIGHTING AND/OR SIGNALING DEVICE COMPONENT FOR AUTOMOBILE VEHICLES - The present invention relates to a lighting and/or signaling device component for automobile vehicles, comprising a material containing polymer(s) wherein this material locally exhibits, on one face, a region of enhanced reticulation over a superficial thickness. | 03-27-2014 |
20140036523 | Optical Module of a Lighting and/or Signaling Device for a Motor Vehicle - Optical module for a lighting and/or signaling device of a motor vehicle, in particular a headlight, comprising:
| 02-06-2014 |
20130272008 | Optical Module of a Lighting and/or Signaling Device for a Motor Vehicle - Optical module of a lighting and/or signaling device of a motor vehicle, comprising a reflector associated with a light source, in particular comprising an LED, in order to reflect the light coming from this light source, this reflector being formed on a part, in particular a monolithic part, namely produced in one piece, provided with a cooling opening for a circulation of cooling air. | 10-17-2013 |
20130224480 | "Surface-treated material based on polymers" - A material based on polymer(s), the material being surface treated by ion bombardment in order to improve the surface appearance of the material. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining this part and the use thereof, in particular for the manufacture of lighting and/or signaling devices. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224400 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING AN OBJECT, MORE PARTICULARLY THE SURFACE OF AN OBJECT MADE OF POLYMER - An apparatus for treating an object, for example an object made of polymer for a light or headlamp of an automotive vehicle, comprises a vacuum chamber in which the object is intended to be placed; means for placing the chamber under vacuum; and ion bombardment means intended for treating the object, comprising an ion generator and at least one ion applicator intended to emit an ion beam. This apparatus comprises, in addition: a first airlock; means for selectively placing the vacuum chamber in communication with the first airlock and means for placing the first airlock under vacuum. The ion bombardment means are arranged outside of the vacuum chamber. The ion applicator is housed in the first airlock. | 08-29-2013 |
20130223086 | "Motor vehicle part made of surface-treated material based on polymer(s)" - A motor vehicle part comprising a material based on polymer(s), the material being surface treated by ion bombardment in order to improve the surface appearance of the material. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining this part and the use thereof, in particular for the manufacture of lighting and/or signaling devices. | 08-29-2013 |
20130194818 | VENTILATING ELEMENT OF A CASING OF A LIGHTING OR SIGNALLING DEVICE OF A VEHICLE - A ventilating element of a casing of a lighting or signaling device of a vehicle. The ventilating element comprises essentially a cover with a cavity enclosing a filtering membrane, a mounting surface on a wall of the casing and an end-piece for connecting to an air duct. The filtering membrane is placed on a seat formed in the cavity of the cover, approximately level with the mounting surface. An openwork wall is placed against the filtering membrane on a face of the membrane that is on the other side from the seat in the cavity. The ventilating element is mounted on a wall provided with a dedicated opening so that the peripheral edge of the openwork wall comes into contact with the wall, thus keeping the said openwork wall and the filter in place. | 08-01-2013 |
20130163264 | OPTICAL SYSTEM WITH MAIN FUNCTION FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - An optical system for a motor vehicle, the optical system performing at least one main optical function and including in particular | 06-27-2013 |
20130155710 | LIGHTING MODULE GENERATING AN INTERLACING OF LIGHT STRIPS - A lighting module comprising at least one first lighting device and one second lighting device; the first lighting device comprises a support common to at least one first light emitter generating a first light strip and at least one second light emitter generating a second light strip. The first light emitter is arranged relative to second light emitter so as to generate a zone that is unlit by the first lighting device between the first light strip and the second light strip | 06-20-2013 |
20130141929 | Vehicle headlight module mounted on sliders, corresponding support and headlight - A vehicle headlight comprising at least one lighting module mounted on a support. The module comprises a base with a mounting surface inclined backward and toward the top of the headlight. The support comprises a corresponding mounting surface. Positioning means with sliders are provided on these surfaces so as to be able to extract the module and fit it by a translational movement in a direction contained within the plane of the mounting surfaces. The housing comprises a removable portion positioned in the extension of the module in the direction of translation of the positioning means with sliders. The wall of the housing comprises precuts on the circumference of the removable portion. This arrangement makes is possible to easily replace a bulky lighting module such as that of a headlight with style functions. | 06-06-2013 |
20130141928 | OPAQUE AND MOVABLE ELEMENT PREVENTING SOLAR RAYS FROM FOCUSING IN A HEADLAMP - A lighting and/or signaling device and method comprising an opaque element that can move between at least two positions, one of the positions interposing the opaque element between the main light source and the optical focusing device, in which the opaque element is arranged so that when it is interposed between the main light source and the optical focusing device it prevents rays originating from outside the lighting and/or signaling device from being focused, especially in a line or spot, by the optical focusing device, in order to prevent degradation of the lighting and/or signaling device. | 06-06-2013 |
20130135888 | Unknown - A lighting module comprising a light source of the LED type (not visible), a reflector with an elliptical reflective surface and a lens, the module being provided with means of quick-fastening to a mount. These means comprise a flange fitted with tabs (not visible) able to collaborate with corresponding notches of an orifice in the mount. This mounting allows the module to be fitted and removed very easily so that the light source or sources can be replaced, without disturbing the beam alignment. The invention also relates to the mount in question and to a corresponding headlamp. | 05-30-2013 |
20130077153 | MOTOR VEHICLE PART - A motor vehicle part having at least one portion visible from the outside of the part, characterized in that the portion is at least partly covered with an electronic ink suitable for forming a pattern on the portion. A method is also disclosed for manufacturing such a part and a method for manufacturing a subassembly incorporating this part. Another embodiment relates to a set of parts, a marking assembly, an optical unit and a vehicle comprising such a part. | 03-28-2013 |
20130058117 | HEADLIGHT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A headlight for a motor vehicle, in order to provide a cut-off light beam, comprising: a collector mirror of an ellipsoidal type with an optical axis; a source of light (S) placed in the vicinity of the inner focal point of the collector mirror; a substantially flat bender, the reflective surface of which is oriented towards the interior of the collector mirror, and has an edge which is situated in the vicinity of the other focal point of the collector mirror, and a lens, situated to the front of the collector mirror and the bender, in order to provide an image of the edge of the bender. | 03-07-2013 |
20130039087 | OPTICAL DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE INCLUDING A SURFACE LIGHT SOURCE - An optical device for a motor vehicle comprising a surface light source emitting light rays in a first direction, wherein it comprises an optical system including first deflecting optical means that are at least locally remote from the surface light source and deflecting the light rays emitted in the first direction, in a second direction different from the first direction. | 02-14-2013 |
20130027960 | LIGHTING AND/OR SIGNALING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE INCLUDING A SURFACE LIGHT SOURCE - An optical device for a motor vehicle, in particular a lighting and/or signaling device for a motor vehicle, comprising a main light source and an auxiliary light source, wherein the auxiliary light source comprises a surface light source. | 01-31-2013 |
20130027959 | OPTICAL DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE INCLUDING A SURFACE LIGHT SOURCE - An optical device for a motor vehicle, comprising a first surface light source emitting light rays wherein it comprises a reflecting optical system deflecting the light rays emitted by the first surface light source. | 01-31-2013 |
20130027956 | OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The present invention relates to an optical system for a motor vehicle, in particular for an indicating and/or lighting device, arranged to emit a light, the intensity of which is maximal in a given prioritized optical direction ( | 01-31-2013 |
20130021813 | OPTICAL DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An optical device for automobile vehicles, notably a signalling and/or lighting device. | 01-24-2013 |
20130020938 | Control circuit for a dual-function signaling or lighting device and corresponding control method - An electrical control circuit for a lighting and/or signaling module handling at least two functions from one and the same network of light sources of LED type. The function selection is handled by one or more input signals on the monitoring unit. If a branch or section connected to a defective LED fails, the monitoring unit can either deactivate all the branches or sections, or keep the remaining branches or sections active, and do so according to the function that is present. One or more functions can thus be compared to the single-section type despite the presence of a number of sections when the monitoring unit is configured to deactivate all the sections if one of the sections fails. | 01-24-2013 |
20130003399 | OPTICAL DEVICE AND SIGNALING AND/OR LIGHTING SYSTEM - An optical device comprising an exit portion furnished with an exit face and designed to emit, through the exit face, light rays emanating from a first luminous source and from a second luminous source, characterized by the fact that it comprises a first light guide configured to propagate the light rays emanating from the first luminous source toward the exit portion and a second light guide configured to propagate the light rays emanating from the second source toward the exit portion. A preferential application is the field of lighting equipment for motor vehicles. | 01-03-2013 |
20130003398 | LIGHT GUIDE WITH DECOUPLING PORTION AND SHIELD COLLECTING THE DECOUPLED RAYS - A light guide comprising an external surface forming a guiding diopter, the guide being suitable for guiding light rays by reflection on the guiding diopter. The guide comprises at least one decoupling portion, with a refraction decoupling diopter arranged so as to refract light rays to decouple them from the guide, and thus transmit them out of the guide through the refraction decoupling diopter.) | 01-03-2013 |
20120326354 | Mold and method for injection-molding a part with a projecting portion - A mold and a method for the molding by injection of plastic material of a generally thin part, notably of a vehicle lighting and/or signalling device. The mold comprises two half-molds designed to be disposed one against the other and forming an enclosure designed to be filled with plastic material by injection. The plastic material is injected via an injection nozzle in the vicinity of one end of the part. The volume formed by the mold includes a cavity the volume of which may be modulated by means of a mobile element. During the injection of plastic material, when the latter has reached at least the level of the cavity, the initially zero volume of the cavity is progressively increased via the control means of the mobile element. | 12-27-2012 |
20120274462 | Signaling device with "stop" and "position" functions using a light guide and generating a 3D effect - A luminous signaling module, notably for automobile vehicles, comprising: a reflector; a screen disposed in front of the reflector, with a semi-reflecting area; radiating means adapted to emit light rays. The reflector, the screen and the radiating means being arranged in such a manner as to generate a repetitive visual effect of depth. The semi-reflecting area is configured and arranged relative to the radiating means in such a manner that a second portion of the light rays emitted by radiating means do not encounter the semi-transparent area. | 11-01-2012 |
20120250331 | OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A COMPOSITE LIGHT BEAM WITH WIDE ANGULAR OPENING - An optical system for generating, from a light source and along an optical axis (X-X), a composite light beam comprising at least one central light beam and at least one peripheral light beam surrounding the central light beam. The system directs towards an optical diffuser for redistributing the composite light beam in a predetermined manner in a plane orthogonal to the optical axis (X-X). The optical system is configured for generating, in a second plane comprising the optical axis (X-X), the central light beam and/or the peripheral light beam in such a manner that light rays of the central light beam and/or of the peripheral light beam are respectively inclined, on either side of the optical axis (X-X), with respect to the optical axis (X-X). | 10-04-2012 |
20120232733 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING, IN A PREDICTIVE MANNER, TYPES OF ROAD SITUATIONS FOR A VEHICLE - A method for determining, in a predictive manner, types of road situations of a vehicle comprising the following steps:
| 09-13-2012 |
20120226411 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE MEMBER - A method and a system for controlling lighting beams for vehicles. It proposes controlling the road lighting beam by combining data obtained from a navigation device and detection means suitable for supplying distance and nature information concerning target objects situated in front of the vehicle equipped according to the invention. | 09-06-2012 |
20120224385 | Lighting or signalling device with optical guide for motor vehicles - A lighting and/or signalling device for a motor vehicle comprising at least one light source (S) emitting a light beam and at least one optical guide (G) within which the light beam propagates, the optical guide comprising:
| 09-06-2012 |
20120136549 | METHOD FOR THE ANTICIPATED ASCERTAINMENT OF A BEND ON A PORTION OF ROAD, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM - A system and method for the anticipated detection of a bend on a portion of road taken by a motor vehicle comprising the following steps:
| 05-31-2012 |
20120123648 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTMENT OF HEADLAMPS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A method and system for adjustment of headlamps for motor vehicles, comprising a step for calculating a headlamp angle. The method furthermore comprises the steps of
| 05-17-2012 |
20120113659 | AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE LIGHTING AND/OR SIGNALING DEVICE - An automobile vehicle lighting and/or signaling device comprising an assembly of parts comprising a first part having a closed contour or an open contour, and a joining member with a first adhesive side that receives the first part so that after sticking the first part to the joining member the adhesive side has a free region adjacent the contour of the part. | 05-10-2012 |
20120094543 | AUXILIARY ELECTRIC SOCKET FOR AUTOMOBILE - An auxiliary electrical socket for automobile vehicles that includes a unitary body having a connecting tongue and a barrel adapted to receive a plug. This socket also includes a one-piece assembly that has a connecting member and a ring. The ring receives the barrel and constitutes a member for joining the socket and a structural element of the vehicle. The unitary body and the one-piece assembly include integral nesting-type assembly and positioning means. | 04-19-2012 |
20120079153 | COMMUNICATION METHOD AND DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A communication method is implemented in an on-board network between a master station (M) and a plurality of slave stations (S1, S2, S3, S4), of the type of those compatible with the standard Local Interconnect Network (LIN) protocol in which data frames are sent by the slave stations on a serial bus in response to the sending by the master station of identifiers representative of the required content of the frames. All or part of each of the specific data frames attached to the same predetermined identifier is formed sequentially by each of the slave stations. This enables an optimisation of the load on a LIN network, thus enabling use of this economical standard for all “passenger compartment functions”, and in particular for the management of AFS type advanced lighting systems. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075876 | LIGHTING OR SIGNALING DEVICE COMPRISING A CURVED LIGHT GUIDING PLATE - A lighting or signaling device for a motor vehicle which is capable of emitting a linear beam in the direction of an optical axis and which comprises a point light source that emits light rays radially around a source; a light ray guiding plate; wherein the light guiding plate is shaped so that the light rays generally propagate in incident propagation planes normal to the plate between the light source and the reflection edge and in reflected propagation planes normal to the plate between the reflection edge and the output edge. | 03-29-2012 |
20120039083 | LIGHTING MODULE AND DEVICE FOR VEHICLE WITH IMPROVED HIGH-BEAM FUNCTION - A lighting module notably for motor vehicles comprising a first concave reflector comprising a first and a second focal point, a second concave reflector and comprising a first and a second focal point, the first and the second reflectors having a truncated circumference such that the reflecting face of the first reflector is oriented towards that of the second reflector, a shield between the first and the second reflectors, an optical element comprising a first focal point situated in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis of the module and passing through the cut-off edge, the cut-off edge being situated at the second focal point of the first reflector and at the second focal point of the second reflector. | 02-16-2012 |
20120025727 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES - A method and a device for gradually controlling the illuminating light intensity of light-emitting diodes by modulating the width of current pulses of defined duty cycle, using a DC-to-DC voltage converter and a control circuit for switching the supply current of the light-emitting diodes. Prior to switching the power supply of the diodes the DC-to-DC converter is initiated (A), so as to generate voltage pulses of defined duty cycle; the steady state of each pulse is determined (B), so as to generate a voltage pulse (CP) calibrated to a voltage level substantially corresponding to the steady-state level; and then the light-emitting diodes are powered (D) by applying each calibrated pulse to the light-emitting diodes by means of the switchable control circuit. | 02-02-2012 |
20120022743 | Vehicle headlamp control method - A method for controlling at least one component of a motor vehicle provided with energy storage means. The method comprises the steps of determination of an energy reserve value of the vehicle; evaluation of at least one critical energy autonomy threshold; and comparison of the energy reserve value with at least one critical autonomy threshold so as to deduce therefrom a setpoint signal for controlling the component. | 01-26-2012 |
20110317446 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL INTERNAL LIGHTING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a multifunctional internal lighting device for a motor vehicle. A single internal lighting device comprises various LED-type light sources which are capable of performing at least one first internal lighting function and a second internal lighting function. The various LEDs are distributed into at least two separate sets, a first set being dedicated to the performance of the first internal lighting function and a second set being dedicated to the performance of a second internal lighting function. In particular, it is proposed to use axial emission LEDs or through-emission LEDs and lateral emission LEDs to perform the first function and the second function respectively. | 12-29-2011 |
20110315342 | HEAT EXCHANGE DEVICE, ESPECIALLY FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A heat exchange device, especially for an automotive vehicle, One embodiment comprises at least one metal foam and a thermal member, in direct contact with the metal foam, enabling heat exchange between the thermal member and the metal foam. | 12-29-2011 |
20110305034 | Lighting module perfected for motor vehicle - A lighting module giving a cut light beam, including a concave reflector, at least one light source (S) arranged in the concavity of the reflector, and a lens situated in front of the reflector which is associated with a bender, the top side of which is reflecting. The bender has an edge of front end such as to form the cut in the light beam; the front edge of the bender is formed by a flat curve of variable curvature, the curve in a point (M) being a continuous function of the lateral coordinate (x) of this point. The reflector is determined to transform the wave surface originating from the source into a wave surface leading to the curve of variable curvature of the edge of the bender, and lens is determined to give an image to infinite from point (M) of edge of the bender. | 12-15-2011 |
20110305030 | METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AN EMITTING VEHICLE AND A TARGET - A system and method for communication between an emitting motor vehicle (Ve) and at least one target, the emitting vehicle (Ve) including at least one light device, the method comprising the step of automatically modulating a light signal (S) emitted by the light device for a communication between the vehicle (Ve) and the target; and the light device being chosen from: a lighting device, a daytime running light (DRL), a position light. | 12-15-2011 |
20110292669 | Lighting module for headlamp of a motor vehicle - A lighting module having a flat light emitter, a reflector (R | 12-01-2011 |
20110286193 | ASSEMBLY OF AT LEAST TWO ELECTRIC BOARDS - An assembly of at least two electric boards, and in particular two printed circuit boards, the two boards being welded to one another, wherein at least one of the two boards comprises at least one orifice which shows a trace of the welding. | 11-24-2011 |
20110279058 | MODULE TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY TO LED ASSEMBLIES - A device for measurement of characteristic parameters of at least one assembly of at least one light emitting diode (LED) comprising a measurement circuit for each assembly, wherein the measurement circuit has an electrical input which can be connected to the LED, a single measurement output to provide electrical values which are representative of at least two characteristic parameters of the LED, a first circuit configuration, which is designed to provide the measurement output with a value which is representative of a first characteristic parameter, a second circuit configuration, which is designed to provide the measurement output with a value which is representative of a second characteristic parameter and means for switching between the first circuit configuration and the second circuit configuration. | 11-17-2011 |
20110260615 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF LED ASSEMBLIES OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A process and a device for controlling a plurality of LED assemblies of an automotive vehicle, each LED assembly (Gi) executing a specific lighting/signalling function. The electrical power level (Pi) delivered by the electrical source is modulated according to distinct power levels (Pi) with relation to the function associated with each LED assembly (Gi) and temporary multiplexing is executed in order to successively transmit the distinct power levels (Pi) to the assemblies (Gi) over a multiplexing period (Tmux). Demultiplexing is effected and each distinct electrical power level (Pi) is selectively delivered to the LED assembly (Gi) concerned. | 10-27-2011 |
20110249464 | ASSEMBLY FOR A LIGHTING AND/OR SIGNALLING DEVICE OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - An assembly for a lighting and/or signalling device of an automotive vehicle. The assembly has a bracket or support, in particular made of plastic, comprising a housing, and a motor, in particular a stepping motor, arranged so as to be able to be permanently mounted, directly, in the bracket or support housing. | 10-13-2011 |
20110216197 | CAMERA SET UP FOR FITTING ON BOARD A VEHICLE - A camera set up for fitting on board a motor vehicle. The camera has an electronic sensor, a multifocal, particularly bifocal optical device, an optical lens focused in long-range field, the multifocal optical device and the optical lens being set up to be able to form a first image (IM | 09-08-2011 |
20110184610 | DETECTION METHOD FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A detection method, system and device for a motor vehicle (V | 07-28-2011 |
20110163690 | LED CONTROL DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE LIGHT - The invention relates to a device for controlling diode lamps comprising
| 07-07-2011 |
20110149585 | VEHICLE SIGNALLING DEVICE WITH A THREE-DIMENSIONAL OPTICAL EFFECT - A light signalling device, particularly designed for motor vehicles. The device has a reflector with a reflecting surface and a screen arranged opposite the reflector and having a semi-reflecting zone. The screen being arranged away from the reflector and forming a cavity with the reflector. The light rays of the source penetrate the cavity; and some of these rays are transmitted by the semi-reflecting zone, and others of these rays are reflected by the semi-reflecting zone, then by the reflector into the cavity in such a way as to generate a repetitive visual or three-dimensional effect of depth. The screen is configured and arranged in relation to the direction of emission of the light source in such a way that another part of the light rays leaves the cavity at the level of the screen without meeting the semi-reflecting zone. | 06-23-2011 |
20110103086 | OPTICAL MODULE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLAMP EQUIPPED WITH A DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO REMOTE DEVICES - An optical module equipping a motor vehicle lighting and/or indicating device, provided with a assembly structure movably assembled on a bracket and means of electrical connection to at least one remote device, wherein the optical module is equipped with an electrical connection device comprising a flexible element integrating electrical conductors, the flexible element is connected between the assembly structure and the bracket such that the points of mechanical connection together produce a freedom of movement limited in space. | 05-05-2011 |
20110103081 | LIGHT SOURCE SUPPORT OF LIGHTING MODULE - A light source support on a first printed circuit for a lighting and/or signalling module, comprising a first housing intended to accommodate the first printed circuit and presenting an opening for the light source; means of positioning and fixation of the support; and means of positioning of a flexible printed circuit, intended to position the flexible printed circuit in relation to the first printed circuit, so as to link them electrically. | 05-05-2011 |
20110102592 | SYSTEM OF GAUGING A CAMERA SUITABLE FOR EQUIPPING A VEHICLE - A system and process of gauging a camera suitable for equipping a vehicle. The system and process determines at least one value of at least one geometrical parameter of the camera, at least in accordance with an item of information that represents a parameter associated with an object detected by the camera, compares the determined value to a value of reference (θpitching_ref, θrolling_ref, θtwisting_ref) of the geometrical parameter of the camera, and controls the geometrical parameter of the camera in accordance with the comparison, particularly by modifying the value of reference in such a way as to gauge the camera. | 05-05-2011 |
20110085346 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE OF A LIGHTING AND/OR SIGNALLING DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE OF SUCH A DEVICE - Adjustment device of the position of a first part of a lighting and/or signalling device of a motor vehicle in relation to a second part of this device. The adjustment device has a screw in mechanical liaison with the first part and in helical liaison with the second part, the helical liaison comprising:
| 04-14-2011 |
20110085345 | MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHTING AND/OR SIGNALLING DEVICE - A motor vehicle lighting and/or signalling device comprising a housing comprising a rear opening in which a light source can be fitted to the housing and a ventilation hole opening into the rear opening of the housing. | 04-14-2011 |
20110075439 | LIGHTING AND/OR SIGNALLING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A VENTILATION DUCT - A lighting and/or signalling device for a motor vehicle, comprising an enclosure which is formed by a housing and glass, an opening being provided in the enclosure, wherein it comprises a ventilation duct which extends from the opening, the ventilation duct being closed by a filtering means which is impermeable to fluids and dust, and permeable to gases. | 03-31-2011 |
20110075435 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE HEADLAMP - A system and method for controlling a vehicle headlamp, the headlamp being equipped with an automatic switching unit between high beam and low beam lighting modes and with a bending light function (DBL). The method comprises a step of making the bending light function (DBL) change from a first active state to a second state for detecting a combination of conditions comprising an active state of the automatic switching unit between high beam and low beam lighting modes and an active state of the high beam lighting mode. | 03-31-2011 |
20110050102 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO A HEADLAMP - A process, system and procedure of controls of the supply of a vehicle headlamp suitable to supply lighting in high beam function and/or low beam function, comprising the following stages for at least one of the low beam function and high beam functions:
| 03-03-2011 |
20110019922 | System and method for defining a search window - A system and method for defining a window to search a region of interest for processing a road image, the search window having a longitudinal orientation directed according to the height of the image and being laterally delimited by two edges. The shape of the search window is adapted to the road configuration by defining at least one non-vertical portion on one of the edges. A preferred application is the processing of road images for determining visibility distances in foggy weather. | 01-27-2011 |
20110013839 | PROCEDE DE DETERMINATION D'UNE REGION D'INTERET DANS UNE IMAGE - A system and method for determining a region of interest in an image, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
| 01-20-2011 |
20110007518 | Optical device, in particular for a motor vehicle - An optical device, in particular for a motor vehicle, such as a lighting or indicating device, this device comprising:
| 01-13-2011 |
20110002507 | Obstacle detection procedure for motor vehicle - The present invention concerns an obstacle detection procedure within the area surrounding a motor vehicle. | 01-06-2011 |
20110002136 | OPTICAL DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An optical device having an optical axis (y-y) and comprising a source of light; a reflector which is associated with the source of light in order to form a light beam; and a rotary assembly which is designed to intercept the light beam, and can be rotated around an axis of rotation between first and second distinctive lighting positions. The rotary assembly comprises at least first and second shields associated respectively with the first and second lighting positions, in order to create a cut-off of the light beam. The first and second shields each comprise at least one ridge. The rotary assembly additionally is designed to permit progressive transition of the lighting between the first and second distinctive lighting positions. | 01-06-2011 |
20110002133 | LIGHTING DEVICES, PARTICULARLY WITH LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES, ABLE TO GENERATE AN ADAPTATIVE LIGHT BEAM - A lighting device comprising a support for optical modules able to make a rotation movement, comprising a first optical module able to generate a light beam exhibiting a cutoff of the dipped beam type; a second optical module able to generate a light beam exhibiting a substantially L-shaped cutoff; the first optical module and the second optical module of the first lighting device being disposed on the optical module support able to make a rotation movement. | 01-06-2011 |
20110001615 | Obstacle detection procedure for motor vehicle - The present invention concerns an obstacle detection procedure within the area surrounding a motor vehicle. | 01-06-2011 |
20100238675 | LIGHTING OR SIGNALING DEVICE COMPRISING A CURVED LIGHT GUIDING PLATE - A lighting or signaling device for a motor vehicle which is capable of emitting a linear beam in the direction of an optical axis and which comprises a point light source that emits light rays radially around a source; a light ray guiding plate; wherein the light guiding plate is shaped so that the light rays generally propagate in incident propagation planes normal to the plate between the light source and the reflection edge and in reflected propagation planes normal to the plate between the reflection edge and the output edge. | 09-23-2010 |
20100232172 | OPTICAL DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, SUCH AS A LIGHTING OR SIGNALING DEVICE - An optical device, in particular for a motor vehicle, such as a lighting or signaling device, this device comprising at least one light guide which is designed to guide at least part of the light which is emitted by a source of light, the light guide comprising at least one output surface and at least one main reflection surface, which is designed to reflect towards the output surface light which is propagated in the guide, the light guide comprising a portion for coupling with the source of light, this coupling portion having a transverse axis (Y), wherein the coupling portion is arranged such that the light which is emitted from this coupling portion is propagated in the light guide, around the transverse axis, according to a total angular opening, measured around this transverse axis, which is strictly less than 360°, and in particular is less than 320° or 300°. | 09-16-2010 |
20100195346 | OPTICAL DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, SUCH AS A LIGHTING OR SIGNALING DEVICE - An optical device, in particular for an automotive vehicle, such as a lighting or signaling device, comprising at least one light source, and at least one light guide designed to guide at least some of the light emitted by the light source, the light guide comprising at least one output face and at least one reflection face designed to reflect, towards the output face, light being propagated in the guide, wherein the light guide exhibits a cylindrical sheet form and/or the output face is not completely planar. | 08-05-2010 |
20100191433 | METHOD FOR MONITORING THE ENVIRONMENT OF AN AUTOMATIC VEHICLE - A device, program and method for monitoring the environment of a vehicle capable of moving according to a path. The device, program and method comprises the steps of calculating a plurality of critical levels of driving depending on detection sensors, parameters related to the vehicle and an obstacle being in the environment of the vehicle, determining if an obstacle is on the path of the vehicle and depending on the calculated critical levels of driving and determination of an obstacle on the path of the vehicle, making a decision concerning the braking of the vehicle. | 07-29-2010 |
20100157614 | SWITCHING PROCEDURE OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT LIGHTING MODE - An automatic headlight switching procedure for motor vehicles, designed to emit a beam of light from one lighting mode to another lighting mode. The process features the steps of when the headlights are in a first lighting mode, detecting the backscatter of the headlight beam onto a phenomenon of visibility disturbance; increasing the lighting range of the headlight beam in relation to a maximum authorized range in accordance with the detected backscatter; and switching the headlights to a second lighting mode when the backscatter is below a first determined threshold. | 06-24-2010 |
20100157606 | DEVICE FOR COOLING AN OPTICAL MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT - A lighting and/or signaling device comprising at least one optical module equipped with a cooling unit, comprising at least one heat conductor, one end of which is placed spaced from the cooling unit, and is provided with a plurality of deflectors which channel a flow of cold air towards a heat-exchange surface of the cooling unit. | 06-24-2010 |
20100156699 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF DETECTING A TARGET OBJECT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - A device and method for detecting a target object for a motor vehicle. The method comprises the steps of correcting a position of at least one target point relative to a motor vehicle depending on a movement of the motor vehicle over a given number of cycles; starting from at least one target point, forming a first group with adjacent target points depending on a first given characteristic; verifying if the first group is homogeneous depending on a second given characteristic; and calculating a position of a formed group relative to the motor vehicle over the given number of cycles, a formed group corresponding to a target object. | 06-24-2010 |
20100114445 | DRIVING ASSISTANCE METHOD FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - A driving assistance method for a motor vehicle is disclosed. It is characterised in that the method comprises the steps of detecting an obstacle located in proximity to the motor vehicle, calculating the slope of a road on which the motor vehicle is capable of travelling, determining, depending on the calculated slope of the road, a speed limit beyond which the motor vehicle will strike the obstacle, and if an obstacle is detected, automatically reducing the speed of the motor vehicle if this is greater than the speed limit. | 05-06-2010 |
20100091514 | Optical module for a motor vehicle capable of selectively lighting a zone - A headlamp for a motor vehicle, this headlamp comprising at least one optical module capable of emitting a plurality of light beams, including a low beam and at least one additional light beam. The optical module is equipped with a cover plate which can be moved between at least two positions, this movable cover plate being configured along a shaft mounted so as to rotate in the optical module and driven in rotation at least by a motor. The shaft comprises at least one first cut-off member configured as a double-edged cover plate providing an oblique cut-off for emission of the low beam, and at least one second cut-off member configured as a wall of substantially constant height, angularly offset relative to the first cut-off member and providing at least one substantially vertical cut-off line for emission of a high beam. | 04-15-2010 |
20100014294 | LIGHTING OR SIGNALING MODULE WITH IMPROVED THREE-DIMENSIONAL APPEARANCE - A lighting or signaling device for emitting a lighting or signaling beam according to a main direction, of the type comprising a light source, a flux-recovering mirror comprising a set of reflecting tiles, the reflective surface of each reflecting tile being constituted by a first conical segment with two focal points, a first focal point of which is situated on the light source and a second focal point of which is situated, in relation to reflecting tile in a specific direction in relation to the main direction, each reflecting tile forming an image of the light source. A surface of at least one reflecting tile has at least one second conical segment with two focal points a first focal point of which is situated on the light source and a second focal point of which is situated at a distance from the second focal point of the first conical segment with two focal points. | 01-21-2010 |
20090219731 | OPTICAL SYSTEM WITH MAIN FUNCTION FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - An optical system for a motor vehicle, the optical system performing at least one main optical function and including in particular a diffusion screen, at least one light source of the LED type, each LED of the optical system producing a set of rays of light to be propagated in the diffusion screen wherein the screen is in the form of a curved sheet, with an upper lateral flange and a lower lateral flange which meet at a periphery which has in particular a rear face and a front edge and the principal function is performed essentially via an output face constituted by the front edge of the diffusion screen. | 09-03-2009 |
20090212705 | METHOD OF SUPPLYING POWER TO AN AUTOMOBILE HEADLIGHT LAMP AND HEADLIGHT USING THAT METHOD - A method and headlight adapted to supply power to a dual-mode automobile headlight light source able to provide either main beam mode lighting or dipped beam mode lighting, wherein the light source is supplied with electrical power at a first voltage when it is in main beam mode and at a second voltage when it is in dipped beam mode, the second voltage being lower than the first voltage. | 08-27-2009 |
20090128309 | METHOD OF DETECTING A VISIBILITY INTERFERENCE PHENOMENON FOR A VEHICLE - A method of detecting a visibility interference phenomenon for a motor vehicle. The method includes the steps of: determining a region of interest (ROI) in an acquired image (I) of the environment (E) of the vehicle (V); determining a grey-level curve (CL) from the region of interest (ROI); calculating at least one tangent (TG) from at least one point of interest (PT) in the grey-level curve (CL); and determining a directing coefficient (CF) from the tangent (TG). | 05-21-2009 |
20090118909 | PROCESS FOR DETECTING A PHENOMENON LIMITING THE VISIBILITY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A process and system for detecting a phenomenon limiting the visibility for a motor vehicle. The process and system comprises the steps of determining at least one point of interest in an image captured of the environment of the vehicle (CALC_H(I)); determining a region of interest in the image (CALC_ROI(I)); determining a graph of different levels of grey on the basis of said region of interest (CALC_CL(ROI)), and determining an area in said graph of different levels of grey around said point of interest (CALC_A(CL, H)). | 05-07-2009 |
20090103781 | PROCESS FOR THE AUTOMATIC CALCULATION OF THE COEFFICIENT OF A SLOPE ABOUT TO BE ASCENDED BY A MOTOR VEHICLE AND AN ASSOCIATED DEVICE - The present invention relates to a process for the automatic determination of the coefficient of a slope from a motor vehicle fitted with a camera. | 04-23-2009 |
20090103324 | ELECTRICAL SUPPLY DEVICE FOR A DISCHARGE LAMP COMPRISING BALLAST SHIELDING - An electrical supply device for a discharge lamp of a motor vehicle headlight that comprises: an electronic module for converting source electric current into supply electric current for the discharge lamp; a housing that encloses the electronic module and is produced from an electrically conductive material so as to form electromagnetic shielding; an electrical connection harness that is intended to electrically connect the electronic conversion module with the discharge lamp; an envelope produced from an electrically conductive material that surrounds the connection harness so as to form electromagnetic shielding; the housing and envelope being electrically connected to a common reference electrical potential (−); wherein the housing and the envelope are connected in parallel to the common reference electrical potential (−). | 04-23-2009 |
20090091944 | LIGHTING OR SIGNALLING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A lighting or signalling device for a motor vehicle, having an optical axis and comprising at least one light source and at least one guide for the light rays between the source and an exit face, the guide having an entry edge associated with the source. The guide for the light rays is formed by a sheet and the sheet comprises a curved rear edge convex towards the rear, able to provide reflection of the light rays towards the exit face. A curved shape of the rear edge being associated with the profile of the exit faced so that the emerging light rays have a direction contained in a substantially horizontal plane containing the optical axis of the device. | 04-09-2009 |
20090091908 | ELECTRONIC MODULE COMPRISING A SHIELDED CONNECTOR FIXED TO AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CARD BY MEANS OF A LUG FOR FIXING THE SHIELDING - The invention concerns an electronic module for converting electrical voltage that is intended to supply a light source, which comprises:
| 04-09-2009 |
20090073258 | DEVICE INTENDED TO SUPPORT THE DRIVING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A SYSTEM CAPABLE OF CAPTURING STEREOSCOPIC IMAGES - A system and method to support the driving of a motor vehicle comprising in particular a system capable of capturing images, wherein the system for capturing images comprises a stereoscopic image capturing system having at least a first camera and a second camera, with the first camera presenting a field of vision) greater than the field of vision of the second camera, and with the stereoscopic system thereby conferring a degree of multifunctionality to the device supporting the driving of the vehicle. | 03-19-2009 |
20090046894 | SYSTEM FOR THE DETECTION BY A MOTOR VEHICLE OF A PHENOMENON THAT INTERFERES WITH VISIBILITY - A process for the detection from a vehicle of a visibility interference phenomenon, comprising the following steps: the emission of a beam of light to illuminate the rear of the vehicle, the beam of light being emitted into a field of vision of a camera mounted in the vehicle, and the determination of a presence and the nature of a visibility interference phenomenon on the basis of at least one image captured by the camera. | 02-19-2009 |
20090041304 | PROCESS FOR THE AUTOMATIC DETERMINATION OF SPEED LIMITATIONS ON A ROAD AND AN ASSOCIATED SYSTEM - An automatic process is provided for automatically determining a current speed limitation on a road being used by a motor vehicle, in which by means of a first system, making use in particular of a GPS aerial and cartographical details, a first set of information is established, in which at least one likely speed limitation is associated with a confidence index; by means of a second system, involving the use of a camera and image processing applications capable of identifying roadside speed limitation panels, a second set of information is established comprising at least one probable speed limitation, wherein the basis of the first and second sets of information, the current speed limitation is determined along the road in question. | 02-12-2009 |
20090034279 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING AN OPTICAL MODULE IN A HEADLIGHT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A headlight for a motor vehicle equipped with an optical module comprising a support carrying a light source and an optical system for emitting a light beam, the optical module being mounted so as to be able to move on the headlight about a pivot axis by means of mobility means that associate means of pivotal mounting of the support on a chassis of the headlight using an actuator in relationship with at least one drive member in engagement on the support. The means of pivotal mounting of the support comprise a single articulation bearing: situated below and supporting the optical module, taking up the forces, in particular axial and radial, due to the optical module and thus separating the drive member or members of the force chains. | 02-05-2009 |
20090032712 | METHOD FOR DETECTING A SPRAY OF WATER AT THE REAR OF A VEHICLE - A method for detecting a phenomenon affecting visibility generated by an automotive vehicle, comprising the steps of emitting a first beam of light, which beam of light can be reflected by an obstacle; emitting a second reference beam of light using a second emitting source; receiving on a receiver the reflected beam of light resulting from the first beam of light being reflected by an obstacle, and the second beam of light sent directly to the input of the receiver; generating one or more detection signals as a function of a combination of the reflected beam of light in the event of an obstacle and a reference beam; and comparing the modulation of one or more detection signals generated using reference data. According to the invention, the first and second beams of light are infra-red beams, and they are directed towards the rear of the vehicle. | 02-05-2009 |
20090027909 | LIGHTING MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT - A lighting module for a motor vehicle headlight for giving a cutoff beam, having an optical axis and comprising at least one light source (S), a reflector (R, Ra, Ra | 01-29-2009 |
20090021953 | LIGHTING AND/OR INDICATING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE, WITH IMPROVED ACTUATOR CONTROL - The lighting and/or signaling system according to the invention comprises at least one lighting and/or signaling device which is able to emit at least one light beam and is equipped with at least one actuator for adjusting an angle of the light beam, and at least one actuator control device for controlling the actuator. According to the invention, the actuator control device transmits an active setpoint information item to the actuator only when a current value of the setpoint information item differs substantially from a previous value of the setpoint information item. The improved actuator control incorporated in the system according to the invention helps to achieve greater reliability and a longer service life. | 01-22-2009 |
20080316763 | LIGHTING MODULE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT - A lighting module for a motor vehicle headlight, designed to give a beam with cutoff, and comprising at least one light source, a collecting mirror, a bender having a reflective surface and a cutoff edge, a return mirror, for producing towards the front the output beam with cutoff the surfaces of the collecting mirror, of the bend and of the return mirror being conjugate surfaces such that the collecting mirror converts a spherical wave issuing from the center of the source into a wave surface reducing to a two-dimensional curve, convex towards the front, the cutoff edge of the bender is merged with this curve, the return mirror converts the above wave surface into at least one cylindrical wave surface of vertical axis having as its cross-section a curve. | 12-25-2008 |
20080273347 | OPTICAL MODULE FOR AN ELLIPTICAL LIGHTING DEVICE ADAPTED TO A GIVEN VOLUME FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An optical module for an elliptical motor vehicle lighting device, the optical module comprising in particular a reflector, a light source emitting light rays, and a projection lens, the reflector having a reflecting internal face for reflecting towards the projection lens at least some of the light rays emitted by the light source. The internal face of the reflector is formed by the joining of at least a first portion of a first ellipsoid shape and a second portion of a second ellipsoid shape, the first ellipsoid shape having a first principal focus and a second principal focus, the second ellipsoid shape having a first principal focus and a second principal focus, the second principal focus of the first ellipsoid shape being merged with the first principal focus of the second ellipsoid shape. | 11-06-2008 |
20080273344 | DEVICE FOR REPLACING A LIGHT SOURCE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE OPTICAL MODULE - A device for replacing a lamp of a light source of a motor vehicle lighting and/or signalling system, comprising a reflecting element, the light source, with a lamp support, secured to the lamp to be replaced, the lamp support providing the holding, in an operating configuration, of the lamp within the reflector, an outer lens for allowing the light rays produced by the light source to pass in the form of a light beam along an optical axis, a housing holding the outer lens and the reflecting element, the lamp support being disposed opposite an opening provided in the housing of the device, and being accessible from the outside of the motor vehicle. | 11-06-2008 |
20080253145 | EQUIPPED FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC SUPPORT, SUPPORTING AT LEAST ONE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE, AND THE ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING METHOD - A motor vehicle light comprising an equipped flexible electronic support that comprises: a flat flexible insulating support equipped on a first face with a plurality of flat conductive tracks; at least one light source of the light emitting diode type disposed on the first face of the flexible insulating support; wherein a second face of the flexible insulating support is covered with a layer of thermally conductive material for dissipating the heat produced by the light emitting diodes, the layer comprising an area of contact with the diode and an extended area extending out of this contact area, the dissipation of the heat taking place essentially at this extended area. | 10-16-2008 |
20080253143 | COMPACT LIGHTING DEVICE FULFILLING A BENDING LIGHT FUNCTION - A lighting device for a motor vehicle producing a global light beam, the lighting device comprising a first fixed optical module comprising at least one first light source for producing a first light beam of the type consisting of a light beam with a substantially flat and horizontal cutoff. The lighting device also comprises a second movable optical module comprising at least one first light source for producing a second light beam of the type consisting of a light beam with non-flat cutoff able to be moved with respect to the first light beam. | 10-16-2008 |
20080249706 | METHOD FOR THE ANTICIPATED ASCERTAINMENT OF A BEND ON A PORTION OF ROAD, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM - A system and method for the anticipated detection of a bend on a portion of road taken by a motor vehicle comprising the following steps: establishing, by means of a first system, called as the navigation system, a first set of information on the bend in question, the first set of information being associated with a first confidence index; establishing, by means of a second system, called as the image processing system, a second set of information on the bend in question, the second set of information being associated with a second confidence index; and establishing, from the first set of information and the second set of information and by taking into account the first confidence index and the second confidence index, a third set of information on the bend in question. | 10-09-2008 |
20080225537 | LIGHTING AND/OR SIGNALLING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING AN OUTER WALL PROVIDED WITH A HEAT EXCHANGE ZONE - A lighting and/or signalling device for a motor vehicle comprising:
| 09-18-2008 |