Device for influencing a lighting installation as a function of ambient light
First Claim
1. A device for influencing a lighting installation as a function of ambient light, comprising a switchgear at least for turning on and turning off the lighting installation;
- at least one optical sensor for detecting a wavelength of ambient light;
an evaluation device for producing a control signal if the wavelengths of ambient light detected by the sensor are wavelengths which are essentially contained in daylight, with the control signal actuating the switchgear for switching the lighting installation;
a filter that essentially filters the wavelengths of light that are contained in daylight, characterized in that filter and the sensor are formed jointly by means of at least one LED which is interconnected as a light-sensitive element.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for influencing a lighting installation, and more particularly, includes a lighting installation of a motor vehicle, depending on ambient light. The device comprises a switching device to turn the lighting installation on and off. At least one optical sensor is provided to detect the wavelength of the ambient light. An evaluation device sends a control signal to the switching device when the wavelengths of the ambient light detected by the sensor are essentially those contained in the daylight. Since the filter and the sensor are jointly formed by at least one light emitting diode which operates as a light-sensitive element, the passing lights can be automatically turned on in a simple and favorable manner.
13 Citations
5 Claims
-
1. A device for influencing a lighting installation as a function of ambient light, comprising a switchgear at least for turning on and turning off the lighting installation;
- at least one optical sensor for detecting a wavelength of ambient light;
an evaluation device for producing a control signal if the wavelengths of ambient light detected by the sensor are wavelengths which are essentially contained in daylight, with the control signal actuating the switchgear for switching the lighting installation;
a filter that essentially filters the wavelengths of light that are contained in daylight, characterized in that filter and the sensor are formed jointly by means of at least one LED which is interconnected as a light-sensitive element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
- at least one optical sensor for detecting a wavelength of ambient light;
Specification