Abstract: Systems and method described herein are directed a digital micromirror device high resolution lamp system. The system can include an optical module. The optical module can be configured to dispose inside a headlamp. The optical module can include an array of micromirrors. The system can include one or more processors coupled with memory. The one or more processors can be configured to provide a beam of light. The beam of light can include an origin. The one or more processors can be configured to control a zone within the beam of light, using the array of micromirrors. The zone can be configured to project a graphic within the beam of light. The zone can include at least a 400:1 contrast ratio within at least a 20 degree by 10-degree field of view from the origin.

Abstract: An integrated assembly of turn signal light source and a side marker light source is implemented for a vehicle. The assembly may be one of several assemblies for the vehicle. Multiple assemblies may be carried by bumper (e.g., front bumper and rear bumper) of the vehicle. For example, the assembly may be located at each of a front driver's side corner and a passenger's side corner, with each assembly positioned in the front bumper. Additionally, the assembly may be located at each of a rear driver's side corner and a passenger's rear corner, with each assembly positioned in the rear bumper.

Abstract: A head lamp includes projector modules held by a carrier that is designed to move. The carrier may include a bezel with openings for the projector modules. The openings may receive a lens that covers a projector module. The head lamp may include an additional projector module that surrounds, or at least partially surrounds, the bezel and the aforementioned projector modules. The movement of the carrier and the bezel cause the lenses to move, and the movement of the lenses causes articulation of the respective beams of the projector modules.

Abstract: Rear lighting systems of a vehicle may include lights sources that function as taillights, brake lights, turn lights, fog lights. Some lights sources may surround, or at least partially surround, other lights sources. Further, some light sources are mounted on a lift gate, and may be visible to other drivers and/or pedestrians behind the vehicle regardless of whether the lift gate is in an open or closed position.

Abstract: An apparatus can include a light fixture. The light fixture can be disposed between a first light of a vehicle and a second light of the vehicle. The light fixture can include a first segment having a first light source and a second segment having a second light source. The first segment can produce light with a first pattern via the first light source. The second segment can produce light with a second pattern via the second light source. The first pattern and the second pattern can indicate a vehicle status of the vehicle.

Abstract: Side mirrors for vehicles may include a side turn indicator and in some cases an image sensor and a side turn indicator. Side mirrors may further include a bezel coupled with a housing, with the bezel surrounding a mirror. The bezel may include one or more openings, with the opening(s) having a lens. The side turn indicator may include a light source aligned with each respective lens. The bezel may hide, or otherwise obscure, the light source when unilluminated. However, when the light source is illuminated, light from the respective light sources passes through the bezel (via the lenses and the openings) and the turn signal indicator is visible to present an indication to which the vehicle may turn.

Abstract: Particular embodiments may provide a control system for a vehicle, which may include and memory coupled to the processors. The memory may include instructions executable by the processor. The processors may be operable when executing the instructions to receive signals from a mobile device which may be associated with a user and may also be wirelessly connected to the vehicle. The signals may be received by sensors of the vehicle. The processors may be further operable when executing instructions to identify a lighting mode for illuminating an area associated with a device location. The processors may be further operable when executing instructions to determine illumination fields and lighting properties based on the lighting mode and the device location. The processors may be further operable when executing instructions to control operation of lights of the vehicle in accordance with the illumination fields and the lighting properties.

Abstract: A system is provided. The system can include a lens. The lens can include a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer can be configured to thermally couple with a heating element.

Abstract: An apparatus can include a first light bar that includes a first light guide that can reflect a first light from a first source. The apparatus can include a second light bar that includes a second light guide that can reflect a second light from a second source. The first light bar can couple with the second light bar.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) system for a vehicle that includes a sensor, a primary CHMSL, a wireless secondary CHMSL, and at least one processor. The processor is configured to facilitate, based on the sensor data, activation of the primary CHMSL and the wireless secondary CHMSL.

Abstract: A working machine includes a steer column; and a seat that rotates a rotation path between a first position and a second position. The steer column is movable between a first position, where the steer column is operable from the seat when the seat is in the first seat position, and a second position, where there is clearance between the steer column and the seat rotation path. A seat latch arrangement retains the seat in said first seat position; and a latch control mechanism releases the seat latch arrangement. The latch control mechanism prevents release of the seat latch arrangement when the steer column is in the first position. The actuator assembly actuates the latch control mechanism, wherein the actuator assembly is operated by movement of the steer column between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: An apparatus can include a panel. The panel can couple with a tailgate of a vehicle. The panel can be configured to move from a first position relative to the tailgate to a second position to form a storage space. The storage space can be at least partially outside the vehicle.

Abstract: A center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) system for a vehicle is provided. The CHMSL system includes a sensor, a primary CHMSL, a wireless secondary CHMSL, a vehicle wireless transceiver, and at least one processor coupled to the sensor, the primary CHMSL, and the vehicle wireless transceiver. The sensor is configured to generate sensor data, such as image data, proximity data, etc., associated with cargo loaded in a bed of the vehicle. The primary CHMSL includes a primary lamp. The wireless secondary CHMSL includes a secondary lamp, a battery, and control circuitry including a CHMSL wireless transceiver and a microcontroller. The processor is configured to facilitate, based on the sensor data, activation of the wireless secondary CHMSL. The processor is also configured to determine, based on the sensor data, whether the primary CHMSL is blocked or not blocked.

Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle includes brackets designed to break in response to a force, or load, to the lamp. Based in part on the breaking of the brackets, the lamp may move relative to the vehicle. As a result, when a pedestrian provides the force, the impact by the lamp to the pedestrian is reduced, thus decreasing the likelihood of injury to the pedestrians. A lamp may further include one or more clips that secure to a front end module of the vehicle. In the event of impact to the lamp, the clip(s) promote movement of the lamp relative to the vehicle. A lamp may further include a damper designed to absorb energy from the force to the lamp.

Abstract: A system is provided. The system can include a lens. The lens can include a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer can be configured to thermally couple with a heating element.

Abstract: A center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) system for a vehicle is provided. The CHMSL system includes a sensor, a primary CHMSL, a wireless secondary CHMSL, a vehicle wireless transceiver, and at least one processor coupled to the sensor, the primary CHMSL, and the vehicle wireless transceiver. The sensor is configured to generate sensor data, such as image data, proximity data, etc., associated with cargo loaded in a bed of the vehicle. The primary CHMSL includes a primary lamp. The wireless secondary CHMSL includes a secondary lamp, a battery, and control circuitry including a CHMSL wireless transceiver and a microcontroller. The processor is configured to facilitate, based on the sensor data, activation of the wireless secondary CHMSL. The processor is also configured to determine, based on the sensor data, whether the primary CHMSL is blocked or not blocked.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to light output that can include light that is outside the visible spectrum to enhance a driver's awareness of the environment. Such light can be output, and reflections thereof can be captured to perform object detection. Outputs can be provided by a display or other output device of the vehicle to supplement and enhance the view of the environment. Such light output and detection can be provided with or in the absence of light that is within the visible spectrum, thereby allowing the driver and/or an autonomous system to avoid excessive reflection of visible light. Aspects of the disclosure can help to improve illumination by a vehicle and provide additional outputs to help a driver and/or an autonomous system safely operate the vehicle.

Abstract: Particular embodiments may provide for a method of providing illumination for a vehicle. A user input related to controlling a headlamp assembly for a vehicle may be received. The headlamp assembly may comprise a laser-based lamp positioned to provide high-beam illumination, including a plurality of beam subfields, and a light sensor configured to capture images of objects illuminated by the headlamp assembly. Instructions to activate the headlamp assembly may be sent. Images of a scene illuminated by the headlamp assembly may be captured. An object of interest in the images of the scene may be detected. The detected objects may be identified as a traveling vehicle moving along a path in a beam field of the lamp. Instructions to dim light emitted by the laser-based lamp within at least one subfield of the beam field may be sent. The subfield may correspond to a location of the traveling vehicle.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to light output that can include light that is outside the visible spectrum to enhance a driver's awareness of the environment. Such light can be output, and reflections thereof can be captured to perform object detection. Outputs can be provided by a display or other output device of the vehicle to supplement and enhance the view of the environment. Such light output and detection can be provided with or in the absence of light that is within the visible spectrum, thereby allowing the driver and/or an autonomous system to avoid excessive reflection of visible light. Aspects of the disclosure can help to improve illumination by a vehicle and provide additional outputs to help a driver and/or an autonomous system safely operate the vehicle.

Abstract: Particular embodiments may provide a control system for a vehicle, which may include and memory coupled to the processors. The memory may include instructions executable by the processor. The processors may be operable when executing the instructions to receive signals from a mobile device which may be associated with a user and may also be wirelessly connected to the vehicle. The signals may be received by sensors of the vehicle. The processors may be further operable when executing instructions to identify a lighting mode for illuminating an area associated with a device location. The processors may be further operable when executing instructions to determine illumination fields and lighting properties based on the lighting mode and the device location. The processors may be further operable when executing instructions to control operation of lights of the vehicle in accordance with the illumination fields and the lighting properties.