Abstract: A linear light-emitting element, having a lateral light exit region and including a core layer which is rod-shaped, at least one end face of the core layer receiving and allowing the entry of light from a light source, a cladding layer which envelops an outer peripheral surface of the core layer, the cladding layer having a smaller refractive index than that of the core layer, and light from the core layer entering the cladding layer by refraction, a transparent light exit layer which envelops an outer peripheral surface of the cladding layer, the transparent light exit layer transmitting light from the cladding layer, and a reflective layer which at least partially covers an outer peripheral surface of the transparent light exit layer, the reflective layer being at least partially opposite a lateral light exit region, reflecting light from the transparent light exit layer towards the lateral light exit region.

Abstract: A linearly light-emitting element including a core layer, which is rod-shaped and at least one end side of which is configured to receive and input light from a light source, a cladding layer enveloping the outside of the core layer, wherein the refractive index of the cladding layer is lower than that of the core layer, and light from the core layer enters the cladding layer through refraction. At least one layer of the linearly light-emitting element is a colored layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a luminous module (1) configured to perform a first luminous function and a second luminous function which is distinct from the first luminous function, the luminous module (1) comprising a housing (18) within which at least one light-emitting assembly, one collimator (4) and one microlens array device (6) are accommodated, the light-emitting assembly (2) being configured to emit light rays in the direction of the microlens array device (6) through the collimator (4) in order to perform either of the two luminous functions, the luminous module (1) comprising an actuator (20) which, when activated, causes the housing (18) to pivot when one of the two luminous functions is being switched to the other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting module for an automotive vehicle. The lighting module includes a light source adapted to emit light rays, a collector with a reflective surface configured to reflect the light rays in a reflected beam, an optical device configured to project the reflected beam in a projected beam along an optical axis of the lighting module by imaging a portion of the reflective surface. The reflective surface includes a front edge and a grained front area including the front edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical component including a light source configured to emit light, a light guide unit configured to receive and guide light emitted by the light source and output the light from the light output surface of the light guide unit, and a backplate configured to provide support for the light guide unit. The light guide unit includes at least a first portion and a second portion, the at least first portion and second portion being arranged at a certain angle to each other. The present invention further provides a lighting device and a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A heat sink for an electronic component and its manufacturing method by applying a nanopulsed laser. The heat sink includes a body provided with an outer layer, including a surface layer having a radiative exposed surface and a layer immediately underlying the surface layer. The underlying layer is made of a material based on a metal and the surface layer is made of an oxide of said material. The outer layer includes juxtaposed nodules. The heat sink originally combines a surface chemical state promoting heat emission and a structure geometrically promoting heat exchange, in order to synergistically improve its heat dissipation capability.

Abstract: A light system with a plurality of light sources configured to generate light that when located within a vehicle form a beam pattern; and a controller in communication with the plurality of light sources and configured to control the plurality of light sources. The beam pattern is divided into two or more zones and the controller is configured to derate one or more of the plurality of light sources so that the beam pattern is changed by the controller derating the one or more of the plurality of light sources.

Abstract: A method for controlling a pixelated light source which includes a plurality of pixels. Following the receipt of a command to transition from an initial beam to a target beam, a target luminosity based on the target beam is defined for each pixel of the pixelated light source. The pixels of the light source are then grouped into at least two groups of pixels and the method includes successively driving the groups of pixels. Driving a group of pixels includes modifying the luminosity of each pixel of the group, from an initial luminosity to the target luminosity of the pixel.

Abstract: The invention provides a linear light-emitting device, comprising a plurality of linear light-emitting elements, all of which are laterally light-emitting elements for jointly forming a lateral light exit region of the linear light-emitting device, wherein for at least a portion of the linear light-emitting device, each linear light-emitting element comprises: a core layer, which is rod-shaped and at least one end side of which is configured to receive and input light from a light source; a cladding layer covering the outer side of the core layer, wherein the refractive index of the cladding layer is lower than that of the core layer, and light from the core layer enters the cladding layer through refraction; and a reflective layer, formed on the outer side of the cladding layer and configured to reflect light from the cladding layer towards the lateral light exit region.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light guide component, a lighting or signal indication device with a light guide component, and a motor vehicle. The light guide component includes a main body portion provided with a first light output region, and a first light input portion configured to receive and guide a first light beam from a first light source into the main body portion, so that the first light beam is guided in the main body portion and exits from the first light output region to fulfil a first light function. The main body portion includes a second light output region. The light guide component also includes a second light input portion and a reflective portion, the second light input portion is configured to receive and guide a second light beam from a second light source into the main body portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a matrix light source having a plurality of elementary light sources with electroluminescent semiconductor elements, and a common substrate in contact with an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit is configured to delay the illumination of the elementary sources for a pre-determined duration following receipt of an illumination command.

Abstract: A light unit for a motor vehicle, including a row of light sources emitting light rays, a support on which the row of light sources is arranged, a primary lens having an optical axis and a first input face, and a projecting lens. The row of light sources includes light sources that can be activated individually and are aligned in a first direction. The support forms an angle ? other than 90° with the optical axis. The first input face includes a planar upper portion, a planar lower portion and a connecting portion. The lower portion is offset relative to the upper portion about the optical axis. The upper portion and the lower portion are connected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle lamp module, which includes a light source, a reflector, a lens, and a radiator, with the reflector being arranged opposite the light source, and the reflector has a reflective surface for reflecting the light rays emitted by the light source to form a light beam along an optical axis of the vehicle lamp module. The lens is adjacent to the reflector for projecting the light rays reflected by the reflector. The light source is arranged on the radiator, and the radiator dissipates heat from the light source. The vehicle lamp module also includes a light blocker. The present invention also provides a motor vehicle headlamp comprising the vehicle lamp module, and a corresponding motor vehicle.

Abstract: A light module for a motor vehicle. The light module includes an electrical connection device configured to be arranged in a first position so as to be connected to a power source, and a holding tab configured to reversibly hold the electrical connection device in a second position, in particular during an assembly phase of the light module. The electrical connection device includes a connection member configured to cooperate with the holding tab.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminous device for a vehicle, including a luminous module for generating primary light rays, an exit outer lens, a decoupling relief structure, and an intermediate screen including the decoupling relief structure. The intermediate screen being arranged between the luminous module and the exit outer lens, and having a first face facing the luminous module and a second face facing the exit outer lens. The decoupling relief structure being arranged on the first face of the intermediate screen, the second face having a non-constant thickness such that the primary light rays exit therefrom in a direction identical or parallel to a direction in which they entered through the first face.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminous module including at least two flexible guide sheets, each sheet being able to reflect rays of light according to an etched pattern. A first light-injection element is able to distribute light in the first sheet and a second light-injection element is able to distribute the light in the second sheet. The first sheet and the second sheet are arranged one beside the other in such a way that a second edge of the first flexible guide sheet faces a second edge of the second flexible guide sheet. A part of the first sheet along the second edge and a part of the second sheet along the second edge are bent toward the inside of the luminous module or are covered with a reflective material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light module for a lighting device of a motor vehicle, including a light source and an optical device, the optical device being arranged to receive light emitted by the light source and to form, from the light, a light beam having an upper cut-off including a first portion and a second portion which are substantially horizontal and separated by a third portion descending from the first portion and ascending towards the second portion, the third portion being such that the light beam has, when projected onto a screen, a light-free zone extending at least horizontally in a range from substantially 0° to ?2.2° and vertically in a range from substantially 0° to ?0.8°.

Abstract: A lighting device for projecting an image onto the ground around a motor vehicle. The lighting device includes a light source capable of producing a light beam, a first mask with a first pattern and a second pattern, the first mask being movable between a first position and a second position, a second mask with a third pattern and a fourth pattern, the second mask being movable between a first position and a second position, an actuator configured to move the first mask between its first position and its second position, and a drive means configured to optionally move the second mask between its first position and its second position at the same time as the first mask.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting module including an upper row of light sources, an upper row of upper light guides, each of which is associated with an upper light source, a lower row of lower light sources, a lower row of lower light guides, each of which is associated with a lower light source, and a primary lens that has an optical axis and includes an exit dioptric interface. The exit dioptric interface includes an upper portion with a lower edge and a lower portion with an upper edge. The lower edge and the upper edge are connected by a connecting section. The upper edge is further forward with respect to the primary lens than the lower edge in the direction of the optical axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a luminous unit of a luminous module. The luminous unit includes a luminous subassembly with a first light source and a first collector, a luminous subassembly with a second light source and a second collector, an optical projection system with an optical axis parallel to a longitudinal direction. The collectors are offset along the longitudinal direction and along a transverse direction, the optical projection system includes an optical line focus, the first collector includes a rear end edge disposed in the vicinity of the optical line focus of the optical projection system. The second collector includes an object focus at which the second light source is positioned and an image focus at least partially coincident with the optical line focus of the optical projection system.