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Method and system for adjustment of headlamps for motor vehicles

  • US 8,738,236 B2
  • Filed: 11/18/2011
  • Issued: 05/27/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/25/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for adjustment of headlamps (PJ) for motor vehicles (V), comprising a step for calculating a headlamp angle (DBL) determined as a function of the path of the vehicle, said function comprising at least one of an angle of a steering wheel or GPS navigation data, wherein said method furthermore comprises the steps of:

  • detecting a position of a lamp of a target vehicle (VC) using a camera;

    calculating a lateral position (POS) of said target vehicle (VC) with respect to said motor vehicle (V) using said detected position of said lamp of said target vehicle (VC);

    deducing a lateral angular offset (OFFST) as a function of said lateral position (POS) of said target vehicle (VC); and

    adjusting, where necessary, the headlamp or headlamps (PJ) as a function of the headlamp angle (DBL) and of said lateral angular offset (OFFST);

    wherein the calculation of said lateral angular offset (OFFST) is carried out as a function of said lateral position (POS) of said target vehicle (VC) and with respect to said headlamp angle (DBL).

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