Abstract: A method to utilize an animation feature of a vehicle lighting member includes receiving, by a controller, sensor data indicative of a vehicle condition, determining a vehicle condition type from the sensor data, generating a control signal to control the animation feature of the vehicle lighting member based on the vehicle condition type, and controlling the animation feature of the vehicle lighting member to visually illustrate the vehicle condition type.

Abstract: A method to utilize an animation feature of a vehicle lighting member includes receiving, by a controller, sensor data indicative of a vehicle condition, determining a vehicle condition type from the sensor data, generating a control signal to control the animation feature of the vehicle lighting member based on the vehicle condition type, and controlling the animation feature of the vehicle lighting member to visually illustrate the vehicle condition type.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting system includes a light source; a first lighting subsystem includes a first light path having a first end positioned to receive light from the light source and to deliver the light to a second end of the first light path; and a first electrochromic filter disposed in the first light path; and a second lighting subsystem includes a second light path having a first end positioned to receive light from the light source and to deliver the light to a second end of the second light path; and a second electrochromic filter disposed in the second light path, wherein the first lighting subsystem provides a first lighting function, and wherein the second lighting subsystem provides a second lighting function.

Abstract: A device for detecting a light beam projecting from a lamp of a vehicle is described, and includes a plurality of photo-sensors and a plurality of indicator bulbs. The photo-sensors are arranged in a linear array along a first axis, and the indicator bulbs are arranged in a linear array along a second axis that is in parallel to the first axis. A controller is in communication with the photo-sensors and the indicator bulbs. The controller includes an instruction set that is executable to monitor signal inputs from the plurality of photo-sensors to detect presence of a light beam projecting from the lamp of a vehicle, determine a cut-off gradient line for the light beam based thereon, and illuminate one of the indicator bulbs to indicate a location of the cut-off gradient line for the light beam.

Abstract: A wireless electrical device interconnect system for a vehicle includes an electrically powered device adapted to be disposed on an interior or exterior surface of the vehicle. A first transceiver is operable to provide a wireless electric power signal, and a second transceiver is operably coupled to the electrically powered device to provide energizing electric power to the electrically powered device to energize the electrically powered service responsive to the wireless electric power signal. A conductive link has a first coil and a second coil. The first coil is disposed adjacent the first transceiver to couple the wireless electric power signal from the first transceiver to the link, and the second coil is disposed adjacent the second transceiver to couple the wireless electric power signal from the link to the second transceiver.

Abstract: A wireless electrical device interconnect system for a vehicle includes an electrically powered device adapted to be disposed on an interior or exterior surface of the vehicle. A first transceiver is operable to provide a wireless electric power signal, and a second transceiver is operably coupled to the electrically powered device to provide energizing electric power to the electrically powered device to energize the electrically powered service responsive to the wireless electric power signal. A conductive link has a first coil and a second coil. The first coil is disposed adjacent the first transceiver to couple the wireless electric power signal from the first transceiver to the link, and the second coil is disposed adjacent the second transceiver to couple the wireless electric power signal from the link to the second transceiver.

Abstract: A device for detecting a light beam projecting from a lamp of a vehicle is described, and includes a plurality of photo-sensors and a plurality of indicator bulbs. The photo-sensors are arranged in a linear array along a first axis, and the indicator bulbs are arranged in a linear array along a second axis that is in parallel to the first axis. A controller is in communication with the photo-sensors and the indicator bulbs. The controller includes an instruction set that is executable to monitor signal inputs from the plurality of photo-sensors to detect presence of a light beam projecting from the lamp of a vehicle, determine a cut-off gradient line for the light beam based thereon, and illuminate one of the indicator bulbs to indicate a location of the cut-off gradient line for the light beam.

Abstract: An instrument panel and instrument cluster electrical and data interconnection are provided. An instrument panel is adapted to receive an instrument cluster, and the instrument panel includes a first transceiver arranged to provide a wireless electric power signal. The instrument cluster is adapted to be disposed within the instrument panel, and includes a second transceiver wirelessly coupled to the first transceiver to receive the wireless electric power signal. The second transceiver is further coupled to an instrument within the instrument cluster to provide energizing electric power to the instrument responsive to the wireless electric power signal.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a plurality of exterior lamps each arranged to cast a light pattern in a vicinity of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes at least one imaging device configured to capture image data indicative of the vicinity including at least one light pattern. The vehicle further includes a controller programmed to cause a variance action by a particular one of the plurality of exterior lamps, and monitor the image data for a change in a light pattern associated with the particular one of the exterior lamps. The controller is also programmed to generate a signal indicative of a fault condition associated with the particular one of the exterior lamps in response to no change in the light pattern.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting system includes a light source; a first lighting subsystem includes a first light path having a first end positioned to receive light from the light source and to deliver the light to a second end of the first light path; and a first electrochromic filter disposed in the first light path; and a second lighting subsystem includes a second light path having a first end positioned to receive light from the light source and to deliver the light to a second end of the second light path; and a second electrochromic filter disposed in the second light path, wherein the first lighting subsystem provides a first lighting function, and wherein the second lighting subsystem provides a second lighting function.

Abstract: A method for using an external lamp onboard a vehicle is provided. The method receives, at a transceiver positioned inside a sealed casing of the external lamp, a wireless communication signal and a wireless power signal; and operates the external lamp using the wireless communication signal and the wireless power signal.

Abstract: A method for using an external lamp onboard a vehicle is provided. The method receives, at a transceiver positioned inside a sealed casing of the external lamp, a wireless communication signal and a wireless power signal; and operates the external lamp using the wireless communication signal and the wireless power signal.