Vehicle infra-red light source for an infra-red night vision system
First Claim
1. A vehicle infrared radiation source for an infrared night vision system having a plurality of infrared LEDs, wherein a significant number of the infrared LEDs are removed from the vehicle light system and distributed over a surface.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a vehicle infrared radiation source having a plurality of infrared LEDs, a significant number, or all of the infrared LEDs of which, are removed from the vehicle light system and are arranged distributed over a large surface of typically more than 20×20 cm. The infrared LEDs which are preferably arranged at a distance from one another are arranged in the region of the vehicle windows, the radiator grille, or the bumpers, or vehicle aprons, at a significant distance from the vehicle light system, in particular from the headlights, the foglights, the reversing lights. Distributing the removed infrared LEDs over a large surface ensures that the infrared radiation source ensures sufficient safety for the eyes, thus largely excluding the possibility of damage to the eyes of other road users. The infrared radiation source according to the invention proves to be an advantageous component of an infrared night vision device which ensures that visibility is improved even in darkness or poor visibility conditions.
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- 1. A vehicle infrared radiation source for an infrared night vision system having a plurality of infrared LEDs, wherein a significant number of the infrared LEDs are removed from the vehicle light system and distributed over a surface.
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