Koito Manufacturing had 47 patents in future of work during Q1 2024. Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd filed patents for a vehicle lamp system with a foreign substance determination device, a gating camera system for road surface detection, a vehicular headlight with temperature-based light distribution control, and a vehicular lamp system with combined light distribution patterns for different scenarios. GlobalData’s report on Koito Manufacturing gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Koito Manufacturing grant share with future of work as a theme is 42% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Vehicle lamp system, foreign substance determination device, and foreign substance determination method (Patent ID: US20240101073A1)
The patent filed by Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd. describes a vehicle lamp system that includes a vehicle lamp emitting light to the front area of a vehicle, an imaging device capturing the front area, and a foreign substance determination device. This device stores a reference light distribution pattern when no foreign substance is present on the light emitting surface and compares it with patterns captured by the imaging device to determine the presence of foreign substances. The system can detect foreign substances on the light emitting surface and take appropriate actions based on the determination result, such as activating a cleaner to clean the surface or notifying the vehicle's passengers.
Additionally, the patent includes claims detailing the configuration of the vehicle lamp system, including the use of multiple lamps, a camera accommodated within the lamp housing, and the ability to independently switch the lamps on and off for comparison. The system also involves a cleaning controller to control the cleaner based on the determination result and a notification controller to inform passengers of any foreign substances detected. The method outlined in the patent involves comparing light distribution patterns captured by the camera with a reference pattern to determine the presence of foreign substances on the light emitting surface. Overall, the patent aims to provide a system and method for effectively detecting and addressing foreign substances on vehicle lamp surfaces to ensure optimal performance and safety.
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