Method for adjusting interior illumination
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1. A method for controlling at least one interior illumination device of a motor vehicle comprising an ambient light sensor providing ambient light information related to ambient light, the method comprising the steps of:
- retrieving the ambient light information from the ambient light sensor;
determining when the ambient light information crosses a first threshold;
starting a timer;
stopping the timer when the ambient light information crosses a second threshold, and computing an elapsed time;
comparing the elapsed time with a predetermined time;
and altering a condition of the illumination device if the elapsed time is less than the predetermined time.
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Abstract
A method for altering interior illumination in a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes provisions for adjusting the interior lighting conditions to improve visibility of the illuminated objects under different ambient lighting conditions. In some cases, the method can also include provisions that adjust interior lighting conditions quickly if sudden changes in ambient light are detected.
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1. A method for controlling at least one interior illumination device of a motor vehicle comprising an ambient light sensor providing ambient light information related to ambient light, the method comprising the steps of:
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retrieving the ambient light information from the ambient light sensor;
determining when the ambient light information crosses a first threshold;
starting a timer;
stopping the timer when the ambient light information crosses a second threshold, and computing an elapsed time;
comparing the elapsed time with a predetermined time;
and altering a condition of the illumination device if the elapsed time is less than the predetermined time. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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