Toyoda Gosei has patented a vehicle interior lighting device that projects light from the instrument panel to the door trim, creating a decorative pattern that changes with the door’s opening angle. By installing the light source on the instrument panel, a larger area of the door trim can be illuminated. GlobalData’s report on Toyoda Gosei gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Toyoda Gosei, Passive safety systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Toyoda Gosei's grant share as of February 2024 was 54%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Vehicle interior lighting device projecting pattern on door trim
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11919442B2) discloses a vehicle interior lighting device designed to enhance the aesthetics of a vehicle's interior. The device includes a light source installed on the instrument panel of a vehicle, projecting light onto the door trim of a door panel through a pattern element. The light source is strategically positioned to create a pattern on the door trim surface, with the pattern changing in response to the opening and closing of the door to which the panel is installed.
Furthermore, the patented vehicle interior lighting device incorporates intelligent features such as automatic shut-off after a predetermined time period following the opening of the door. Additionally, the device is capable of projecting light in different colors based on the door's status - illuminating in a first color when the door is opened and switching to a second color when the door is closed. These innovative functionalities not only add a touch of sophistication to the vehicle's interior but also contribute to enhancing the overall user experience by providing dynamic and customizable lighting effects based on door movements.
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