Abstract: A vehicle lighting assembly includes a primary lens and a light source on a first side of the primary lens. The light source is configured to emit light through the primary lens. A light blade is on an opposite, second side of the primary lens. A secondary lens covers a portion of the light blade. A vehicle lighting method includes emitting light from a light source, directing the light through a primary lens, directing the light from the primary lens through a light blade, and directing the light from the light blade through a secondary lens.

Abstract: A lamp includes a light source, a central lens optically aligned with the light source to receive a first portion of light emitted by the light source and transmit the first portion of light in a first output beam, a side emitting lens generally disposed between the central lens and the light source and arranged to receive a second portion of the light, and a plurality of light guides each having a light input end and operatively coupled to the side emitting lens to receive the second portion of light emitted from the light source that is directed through the side emitting lens and having a light output end, wherein each of the plurality of light guides has a light refraction structure on a first side for directing the second portion of the light in a second output beam from a second side.

Abstract: A vehicle perimeter lighting assembly includes, among other things, a base having a concave area and a support ledge, a light source supported on the support ledge such that light from the light source is emitted toward the concave area, and a reflector lining the concave area. The reflector is configured to redirect light emitted from the light source toward an area around a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp assembly includes an LED disposed on a circuit board, a light collimator operatively coupled to the LED to generate a beam of collimated light, a light pipe operatively coupled to light collimator to transmit the collimated beam of light, and a hybrid optic lens operatively coupled to the light pipe to diverge the collimated beam of light into a beam pattern. The hybrid optic lens includes a plurality of curved lenses for outputting light in a first direction, a first prism lens formed on a lower portion of the curved lenses for directing light downward in a second direction, and a second prism lens provided on a lateral side of curved lenses for directing light sideways in a third direction. An enhanced light illumination with uniform lighting pattern in the trailer hitch target region is achieved for operation of a trailer with the vehicle.

Abstract: A backup light apparatus provides a somewhat uniform distribution of light intensity in an area within the view of a backup camera of a vehicle. The backup light apparatus may satisfy various governmental and manufacturer safety rules. The backup light apparatus has a pillow lens array, a first collimator, a prism lens array, and a second collimator. The first collimator directs light in the direction of its optical axis to the pillow lens array. The second collimator directs light in the direction of its optical axis to the prism lens array. The pillow lens array has an array of pillow lenses facing away from the first collimator. The prism lens array has an array of prism lenses facing away from the second collimator. The prism lenses direct light at varying angles relative to the optical axis of the second collimator.

Abstract: A backup light apparatus provides a somewhat uniform distribution of light intensity in an area within the view of a backup camera of a vehicle. The backup light apparatus may satisfy various governmental and manufacturer safety rules. The backup light apparatus has a pillow lens array, a first collimator, a prism lens array, and a second collimator. The first collimator directs light in the direction of its optical axis to the pillow lens array. The second collimator directs light in the direction of its optical axis to the prism lens array. The pillow lens array has an array of pillow lenses facing away from the first collimator. The prism lens array has an array of prism lenses facing away from the second collimator. The prism lenses direct light at varying angles relative to the optical axis of the second collimator.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting system is provided that includes an invisible light source generating invisible light in a region proximate to a seated passenger in the vehicle, an invisible light sensor configured to receive the invisible light reflected from one or more objects in the region, a reading lamp configured to illuminate visible light to the region proximate to the passenger seated in the vehicle, and a controller detecting a presence of reading material in the region based on the reflected invisible light, and controlling the reading lamp to activate the light source when reading material is detected in the region.

Abstract: A light pipe is provided that includes a light transmissive medium having an input at one end and configured to be operatively coupled to a light source, wherein the light transmissive medium defines a first portion connected to a second portion via a first bend portion of about 90°, and a series of prisms formed in the light transmissive medium, each prism having a V-shaped groove with an incline angle of about 45°, wherein each prism has a depth and a length that increases from the first portion to the second portion, and wherein a separation gap between adjacent prisms decreases from the first portion to the second portion. The light pipe may have third and fourth portions and form a U-shape.

Abstract: A lamp assembly is provided herein. The lamp assembly includes a panel operably coupled with one or more projectors. A light source is disposed within each of the one or more projectors. An optical member is disposed between each of the light sources and the panel. An image interference is disposed between the optical member and an exterior surface of the panel.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp assembly includes a housing that defines an opening. A light source is operably coupled with the housing. The light source is configured to emit light. A lens is coupled to the housing proximate the opening. The lens includes a first side that has an A-surface of the lens. A second side has a B-surface of the lens. A first optic defines an interior surface of the first side of the lens. The A-surface is free of the first optic. A second optic is defined on the second side. The first optic and the second optic are aligned to collimate and disperse the light.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp assembly includes a housing that defines an opening. A light source is operably coupled with the housing. The light source is configured to emit light. A lens is coupled to the housing proximate the opening. The lens includes a first side that has an A-surface of the lens. A second side has a B-surface of the lens. A first optic defines an interior surface of the first side of the lens. The A-surface is free of the first optic. A second optic is defined on the second side. The first optic and the second optic are aligned to collimate and disperse the light.

Abstract: A vehicle perimeter lighting assembly includes, among other things, a base having a concave area and a support ledge, a light source supported on the support ledge such that light from the light source is emitted toward the concave area, and a reflector lining the concave area. The reflector is configured to redirect light emitted from the light source toward an area around a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body that defines a cargo space. The cargo space includes a cargo floor. A trim member is disposed on the vehicle body within the cargo space. The trim member defines an opening. The housing is disposed within the opening. A light source is disposed on the housing. A first lens is disposed adjacent to the light source. The first lens defines a first optic. A second lens is spaced-apart from the first lens. The second lens defines a second optic. The light source is configured to emit light through the first lens and the second lens into the cargo space.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body that defines a cargo space. The cargo space includes a cargo floor. A trim member is disposed on the vehicle body within the cargo space. The trim member defines an opening. The housing is disposed within the opening. A light source is disposed on the housing. A first lens is disposed adjacent to the light source. The first lens defines a first optic. A second lens is spaced-apart from the first lens. The second lens defines a second optic. The light source is configured to emit light through the first lens and the second lens into the cargo space.

Abstract: A vehicle window assembly is provided herein and includes an inner layer, an outer layer, and an interlayer therebetween. A light-producing assembly is disposed in the interlayer and includes light sources disposed to emit light toward the inner layer, an optical film configured to collimate light emitted by the light sources, and a variable-transparency switchable glazing configured to vary the transmittance of the light emitted from the light sources based on user-supplied input.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a light source configured to emit light. A substrate defines a surface. The surface integrally defines an optical grating. A light transmissive layer is positioned over the optical grating. The light source is configured to direct the light through the light transmissive layer to the optical grating.

Abstract: A vehicle visual element includes a substrate defining a lamp cavity; at least one light source positioned within the lamp cavity; at least one of a holographic and a diffraction grating, disposed over the lamp cavity; a proximity switch positioned close to the lamp cavity; and a controller configured to activate the light source in response to a signal provided by the proximity switch.

Abstract: A vehicle visor includes a light guide positioned within a housing. A first major surface comprising a light extraction feature. A second major surface is coupled to a first reflective element. A plurality of minor surfaces are positioned around a perimeter of the light guide. A light source and a second reflective element each optically coupled with one of the plurality of minor surfaces on opposite sides of the light guide.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a light source configured to emit light. A substrate defines a surface. The surface integrally defines an optical grating. A light transmissive layer is positioned over the optical grating. The light source is configured to direct the light through the light transmissive layer to the optical grating.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp assembly including a lens operably coupled with a substrate is provided herein. A light source may be disposed between the lens and the substrate. A first optic may be disposed on the lens and configured to direct light emitted from the light source in a downward direction. A second optic may be disposed on the first optic and configured to disperse light emitted from the light source.