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System and method for programming an exit delay for automatic headlamps

  • US 6,711,481 B1
  • Filed: 08/18/2000
  • Issued: 03/23/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An automatic headlamp system for a vehicle having an ignition switch and headlamps, said system comprising:

  • a headlamp switch for controlling said headlamps and having a position corresponding to an automatic headlamp mode;

    a controller which is communicatively coupled to said headlamp switch and to said ignition switch, said controller being effective to allow a user to selectively program an amount of time said automatic headlamps remain on after said vehicle is shut down by use of said headlamp switch and said ignition switch in a predetermined sequence, wherein said controller which comprises a buffer for monitoring the positions of said ignition switch and said headlamp switch; and

    wherein said controller is effective to clear said buffer after a predetermined time period expires.

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