Abstract: A light system having: (a) a plurality of light sources connected to a vehicle and creating light that radiates away from the vehicle so that the light substantially surrounds the vehicle; and (b) one or more sensors that detect light from another light source; and wherein one or more of the plurality of light sources are turned off in a direction of the another light source while some of the plurality of light sources remain on so that a tunnel having a reduction or absence of light is formed in the direction of the another light source between the plurality of light sources that remain on.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical element (1), an optical module and a vehicle. The optical element (1) comprises: a light incident section (10) for receiving light directly from a light source; a light exit section (30) having a focal plane (P); and a third section (20) that directs light from the light incident section (10) toward the light exit section (30) in a predetermined manner to generate a predetermined low beam distribution or high beam distribution, where the optical element (1) is implemented integrally.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical arrangement system for an automotive lighting device that includes a low-beam module adapted to generate a luminous intensity distribution with a kink or hot-spot feature where the low-beam module includes: a high luminous source to emit light along an optical axis; a reflector directing light emissions from the at least one high luminous source forward; a projection lens having a thin aspect-ratio value that is arranged in operative relationship with the reflector; a folder arranged in an optical path between the reflector and the projection lens that facilitates the luminous intensity distribution that generates with adaption of the kink or hot-spot feature; and where the reflector has a reflection surface whose center axis is not aligned with the optical axis.

Abstract: A light system comprising: (a) a plurality of light sources connected to a vehicle and creating light that radiates away from the vehicle so that the light substantially surrounds the vehicle; and (b) one or more sensors that detect light from another light source; and wherein one or more of the plurality of light sources are turned off in a direction of the another light source while some of the plurality of light sources remain on so that a tunnel having a reduction or absence of light is formed in the direction of the another light source between the plurality of light sources that remain on.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical arrangement system for an automotive headlamp that includes a first low-beam module adapted to generate a first luminous intensity distribution with a kink or elbow feature where the low-beam module includes: a high luminous source to emit light along an optical axis; a reflector for reflecting the light emitted from the at least one high luminous source forward; a projection lens having a height of about 10 mm that is arranged in operative relationship with the reflector; a folder arranged in an optical path between the reflector and the projection lens where the folder includes a bump feature to facilitate the first luminous intensity distribution generation with application of the kink or elbow feature; and where the reflector has a reflection surface which features an elliptical surface whose center axis is not aligned with the optical axis.

Abstract: A light system having: (a) a plurality of light sources connected to a vehicle and creating light that radiates away from the vehicle so that the light substantially surrounds the vehicle; and (b) one or more sensors that detect light from another light source; and wherein one or more of the plurality of light sources are turned off in a direction of the another light source while some of the plurality of light sources remain on so that a tunnel having a reduction or absence of light is formed in the direction of the another light source between the plurality of light sources that remain on.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical arrangement system for an automotive headlamp that includes a first low-beam module adapted to generate a first luminous intensity distribution with a kink or elbow feature where the low-beam module includes: a high luminous source to emit light along an optical axis; a reflector for reflecting the light emitted from the at least one high luminous source forward; a projection lens having a height of about 10 mm that is arranged in operative relationship with the reflector; a folder arranged in an optical path between the reflector and the projection lens where the folder includes a bump feature to facilitate the first luminous intensity distribution generation with application of the kink or elbow feature; and where the reflector has a reflection surface which features an elliptical surface whose center axis is not aligned with the optical axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical element (1), an optical module and a vehicle. The optical element (1) comprises: a light incident section (10) for receiving light directly from a light source; a light exit section (30) having a focal plane (P); and a third section (20) that directs light from the light incident section (10) toward the light exit section (30) in a predetermined manner to generate a predetermined low beam distribution or high beam distribution, where the optical element (1) is implemented integrally.

Abstract: Bezel apparatus for use with vehicle lamps are disclosed. A disclosed bezel for a vehicle lamp includes a skeleton defining a portion of the bezel. The skeleton is configured to provide structural integrity to the bezel. The bezel also includes a film configured to cover the skeleton. The film comprises a first side configured to contact the skeleton and a second side opposite to the first side and including a visual design. The bezel also includes a coupling mechanism configured to couple the film to the skeleton to provide a completed bezel.

Abstract: A light system comprising: (a) a plurality of light sources connected to a vehicle and creating light that radiates away from the vehicle so that the light substantially surrounds the vehicle; and (b) one or more sensors that detect light from another light source; and wherein one or more of the plurality of light sources are turned off in a direction of the another light source while some of the plurality of light sources remain on so that a tunnel having a reduction or absence of light is formed in the direction of the another light source between the plurality of light sources that remain on.

Abstract: A method of aiming a light module for a vehicle, the method including projecting at least one projected shape from a high definition pixel light source onto a receiving area of an aimer; determining the center point or edges of the high definition pixel light source based on the at least one projected shape; and adjusting the orientation of the light module to align the high definition pixel light source in a desired orientation.

Abstract: Bezel apparatus for use with vehicle lamps are disclosed. A disclosed bezel for a vehicle lamp includes a skeleton defining a portion of the bezel. The skeleton is configured to provide structural integrity to the bezel. The bezel also includes a film configured to cover the skeleton. The film comprises a first side configured to contact the skeleton and a second side opposite to the first side and including a visual design. The bezel also includes a coupling mechanism configured to couple the film to the skeleton to provide a completed bezel.

Abstract: Bezel apparatus for use with vehicle lamps are disclosed. A disclosed bezel for a vehicle lamp includes a skeleton defining a portion of the bezel. The skeleton is configured to provide structural integrity to the bezel. The bezel also includes a film configured to cover the skeleton. The film comprises a first side configured to contact the skeleton and a second side opposite to the first side and including a visual design. The bezel also includes a coupling mechanism configured to couple the film to the skeleton to provide a completed bezel.

Abstract: A thermoelectric device may include a casing of tubular shape in which extends a plurality of modules of thermoelectric elements extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the casing. Additionally, each module may include a plurality of thermoelectric elements having a cylinder or right prism shape with a central opening, a first fluid circulating through the central opening, and a second fluid circulating around the exterior periphery, and an enclosure capping said thermoelectric elements. Further, the enclosure may include at least an intake for the second fluid and a discharge for said second fluid. Furthermore, a number and dimensions of said thermoelectric element modules is optimized as a function of the ratio between a volume of the thermoelectric elements and a volume of the casing, a thickness of the enclosure and a distance between two adjacent modules.

Abstract: Bezel apparatus for use with vehicle lamps are disclosed. A disclosed bezel for a vehicle lamp includes a skeleton defining a portion of the bezel. The skeleton is configured to provide structural integrity to the bezel. The bezel also includes a film configured to cover the skeleton. The film comprises a first side configured to contact the skeleton and a second side opposite to the first side and including a visual design. The bezel also includes a coupling mechanism configured to couple the film to the skeleton to provide a completed bezel.

Abstract: A headlamp assembly, an optical system and a method for generating a hybrid luminous intensity are provided. The headlamp includes a low beam assembly and a high beam assembly. The low beam assembly is configured to generate a low beam distribution. The low beam assembly includes a plurality of low beam modules including at least one high luminance source optically configured to emit a first luminous intensity distribution and at least one light source optically configured to emit a second luminous intensity distribution. The high beam assembly includes one or more high beam modules.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a thermoelectric device (1) comprising a casing (3) of tubular shape in which extends a plurality of modules (2) of thermoelectric elements (8) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the casing (3), each module (2) being constituted of: a plurality of thermoelectric elements (8) having a cylinder or right prism shape with a central opening, a first fluid being intended to circulate through the central opening, and a second fluid being intended to circulate around the exterior periphery, and an enclosure (10) capping said thermoelectric elements (8) and including at least an intake (11) for the second fluid and a discharge (12) for said second fluid, the number and the dimensions of said thermoelectric element modules (2) being optimized as a function of the ratio between the volume of the thermoelectric elements (8) and the volume of the casing (3), the thickness of the enclosure (10) and the distance between two adjacent modules (2).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a thermoelectric module comprising at least one plurality of cylindrical thermoelectric elements (1n,1p) comprising a circular central opening receiving a central tube (5), a first fluid being intended to circulate through the central tube (5) and a second fluid being intended to circulate around the exterior periphery, a so-called interior tubular electrode (9) fastened to an interior face of each thermoelectric element (1n,1p), a so-called exterior tubular electrode (7) fastened to the exterior face of each thermoelectric element (1n,1p), and fins (2) extending from an exterior face of said thermoelectric element (1n,1p) and perpendicularly to the axis of its central opening, said central tube (5) being made of aluminum and having a wall thickness between 150 and 500 ?m inclusive.