DE102010020566A1 - Lighting system for inner space of motor car i.e. passenger car, has lighting region partly extended in edge area along vehicle window and arranged in sections around vehicle window, and illumination device arranged in lighting region - Google Patents

Abstract

The system (2) has an illumination device (4) i.e. LCD, arranged in a lighting region (5), where the illumination device radiates light with color and intensity in the lighting region and communicates vehicle-specific information e.g. tire pressure, and/or environment-specific information e.g. environmental temperature. The lighting region is partly extended in an edge area (6) along a vehicle window (7) and arranged in sections around the vehicle window. A sensing unit i.e. temperature sensor, detects the environment and/or vehicle-specific information.

Description

The invention relates to lighting system for integration into the interior of a motor vehicle.

Lighting systems typically include lighting devices that are configured to illuminate the interior of vehicles. In many vehicles lighting devices are arranged on the vehicle roof, which are activated by opening a vehicle door and extinguish again at and / or after closing the vehicle door.

Also, lighting devices are known, the z. T. give dim light in the area of an instrument panel, a footwell or a door trim of the vehicle to improve the view in the interior, z. B. in the form of a reading lamp and / or with the aim to create a pleasant atmosphere.

The document US Pat. No. 6,717,376 B2 describes a method and a device for illuminating an interior of a vehicle, wherein the illumination conditions are dependent on signals received by the device.

The invention has for its object to provide a lighting in a vehicle that can increase the well-being of an occupant, in particular a driver and / or supports the driver while driving.

This object is solved by the features of claim 1. Preferred or advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the following description and / or the accompanying figures.

According to the invention, a lighting system for integration into an interior of a motor vehicle is proposed. Preferably, the lighting system is designed for integration into a passenger car.

The illumination system comprises at least one illumination device which is arranged in a first illumination region and is designed to generate and to emit light of at least one light color and / or light intensity in the first illumination region. The lighting device usually has at least one light source, which is preferably designed as a light-emitting diode. Also possible are other suitable light sources, such. As incandescent lamps, fluorescent tubes and / or electroluminescent films or surfaces, etc.

It is conceivable that the light sources are arranged continuously or intermittently, in a point-like, linear or grid-like manner in the first illumination area. Also possible is an arrangement of the light sources in the form of certain patterns or characters in the first illumination area.

In particular, the lighting device is designed to illuminate the first lighting area. Preferably, the lighting device is designed to output a plurality of light colors, color gradients and / or different light intensities.

The lighting device is configured to notify at least one vehicle-specific and / or environment-specific information to an occupant. Preferably, the information is directed to a vehicle driver.

According to the invention, the first illumination area extends at least partially in an edge region along a vehicle window and / or is arranged at least in sections around the vehicle window. The vehicle window is preferably a windshield in a front region of the motor vehicle. In particular, it may alternatively or additionally be one or more side windows and / or a rear window of the motor vehicle. In particular, the first illumination area is arranged in the edge area along only one, several or all vehicle windows and / or the first illumination area is arranged at least in sections around only one, several or all vehicle windows.

An advantage of the invention is that a pleasant atmosphere in the motor vehicle can be created by illuminating the edge region of the vehicle window. Furthermore, the lighting device according to the invention can serve as a glare-free, innovative backlight when vehicle occupants in the vehicle read, eat, write or paint, for example. Turning on another light source in the dark in the motor vehicle is no longer absolutely necessary by providing the invention, which means that glare of the vehicle driver by the other light source can be avoided in the first place.

In a preferred embodiment, the first illumination area preferably extends at least 20 percent, in particular at least 40 percent, in particular at least 60 percent along a circumference of the vehicle window. Usually, a circumference of the vehicle window is formed from the length of a vehicle window edge. The vehicle window edge is preferably from an upper edge of the window, a lower Window edge and formed from at least one window side edge, wherein the upper edge of the window in the direction of a vehicle roof and the lower edge of the window in the direction of a vehicle floor are arranged on the motor vehicle. Generally, two window side edges connect the top and bottom edges together.

Preferably, the first illumination area extends at least partially or completely along the upper and / or the lower vehicle window edge and / or along a window side edge or both window side edges. In particular, the first illumination area can be continuous or grid-like. It is also conceivable a regular or irregular interruption of the first illumination area by unlit areas on the vehicle window edge. Preferably, the first illumination area forms a kind of frame around the vehicle window. In particular, the first illumination region is formed by the way in which the light sources of the illumination device are arranged in the edge region of the vehicle window.

Preferably, the edge region is formed by a surface which is delimited by the vehicle window edge and a closed line which runs parallel to the vehicle window edge or a partial section thereof and / or resembles and / or resembles a profile of the vehicle window edge or a partial section thereof. The line preferably runs in the motor vehicle window. It is also possible that it runs outside the vehicle window.

It is conceivable that the edge region is formed by a first and a second respectively closed line, both of which preferably extend parallel to the vehicle window edge or subsections of the vehicle window edge and / or resemble the course of the vehicle window edge or subsections thereof. In particular, the first line in the motor vehicle window and the second line run outside the vehicle window, wherein the vehicle window edge is arranged in the area which forms the edge region.

It is also conceivable that the first and the second line run outside the vehicle window edge and between the vehicle window edge and the surface which forms the edge region, an unlit area is arranged.

In particular, the distance between the vehicle window edge and the line / lines is preferably up to 30 cm, in particular up to 20 cm, in particular up to 10 cm.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention provides a second illumination area, in which the illumination device is arranged, which is designed to emit light in at least one light color and / or light intensity from there and thereby to inform at least one vehicle-specific and / or environment-specific information to an occupant, wherein the second illumination area is arranged in at least one vehicle door, in a dashboard, in an instrument panel, in a foot, floor and / or roof area and / or in a vehicle compartment. In particular, the illumination devices illuminate the first and the second illumination areas simultaneously or in a predetermined time offset. It is particularly preferred that the first and the second illumination area are illuminated by the at least one illumination device in different light colors and / or light intensities and thereby the vehicle-specific and / or environment-specific information is transmitted to the occupant.

Preferably, the at least one lighting device is integrated in a cladding element, a panel and / or a bar. In particular, the cladding element, the panel and / or the strip is designed to at least partially shield the light source, obscure, and / or to be backlit by the light source. In particular, the first and optionally the second illumination area is formed by the cladding element, the panel or the strip.

Preferably, the cladding element, the panel and / or the strip of a transparent and / or translucent plastic or glass, in particular frosted glass, is formed. Thus, an indirect, diffuse and / or glare-free interior lighting can be created in an advantageous manner.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the lighting device comprises a liquid crystal display (LCD). Preferably, the LCD is adapted to be backlit by the light source. In particular, the LCD has a plurality of segments which are designed to influence a polarization direction of the light when an electrical voltage is applied and to change its brightness and / or color.

A further inventive embodiment of the invention provides that the illumination system comprises a sensor unit and an evaluation unit, wherein the sensor unit is adapted to detect ambient and / or vehicle-specific data and wherein the evaluation unit is adapted to the environmental and / or vehicle-specific Evaluate data and convert it into environmental and / or vehicle-specific signals.

The sensor unit is preferably integrated in a camera mounted in or on the motor vehicle for detecting a vehicle environment and / or in a GPS receiver for determining the position of the motor vehicle and / or distance or time measurement of a travel path. Furthermore, an integration of the sensor unit in a radar, lidar and / or ultrasonic device for speed measurement of the motor vehicle and / or for existence, direction and / or distance measurement in the environment of the motor vehicle is conceivable. In addition, the sensor unit can be designed as a temperature sensor, level gauge or as another suitable sensor device in or on the motor vehicle.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the lighting system comprises a control unit which is designed to control the at least one lighting device and the lighting areas on the basis of the ambient and vehicle-specific signals and thereby transmit the environmental and / or vehicle-specific information to the To convey inmates. In particular, the control unit controls the light color and light intensity of the lighting device as well as location and number of lighting areas.

The environment-specific information preferably includes an indication of a route and / or a landscape surrounding the route of the motor vehicle. In particular, the route and / or the landscape is / are detected by the sensor unit in the training as a camera, GPS receiver and / or navigation device as environment-specific data and converted by the evaluation unit into environment-specific signals. In particular, the control unit effects the indication by adapting the light color and light intensity to the route navigated, for example, by the navigational device and / or to the landscape surrounding the motor vehicle in one or more illumination areas on the basis of the environment-specific signals.

For example, the edge region of the windscreen and / or rear window and optionally also the vehicle floor is at least partially illuminated with gray light when driving on a gray country road. If there are green meadows on both sides of the highway and the journey takes place in blue skies, then the edge of the side windows may at least partially be green and the roof of the vehicle at least partially blue. Especially at night, such a reproduction of the highway and / or landscape as colored light in the interior of the motor vehicle contribute to the well-being of the occupants and support an orientation of the driver in the dark.

It is particularly preferred that the edge region of the windshield and / or the / the side windows, in particular at least one A-pillar of the motor vehicle, is illuminated such that the at least one A-pillar appears narrower or completely transparent. This can be done in particular by a picture of the camera from the environment behind the A-pillar and by a reproduction of the images by the illuminated LEDs. The advantage here is that the driver through the pictorial reproduction, in particular by the pictorial illumination of the edge region of the windshield, a nearly complete or complete free view to the front and to a motor vehicle side and / or the view of the driver does not or to a lesser extent by the at least one A-pillar is hidden.

Another example is that the second lighting device z. B. in the roof area of the vehicle transmits the images taken by the camera, the camera is preferably directed vertically upwards, especially to the sky above the vehicle. Thus, the roof area may advantageously have the appearance of a panoramic roof.

It is also conceivable that all vehicle pillars and at the same time the roof area are illuminated such that the camera images of the environment, which is covered by the pillars and the roof area, are reproduced by the lighting device. As a result, the driver and / or the occupant can be given the feeling of "open-topped driving" and / or "open-air drive".

It is also conceivable that the sensor unit detects the colors of a traffic light, which is arranged in front of or laterally of the motor vehicle or to which the motor vehicle is approaching, as environment-specific data. After the evaluation of the environment-specific data and generation of the environment-specific signals by the evaluation unit, the control unit preferably controls the lighting device in the light color and / or the temporal rhythm in which the traffic light changes the colors. For example, the lighting device is controlled in such a way that the light colors in the first illumination region on the windshield change from red to yellow to green or in the reverse order.

It is advantageous that the driver by the display of the traffic light colors in the first lighting area, such. B. the windshield, is pointed to a change of the traffic light. Such a conspicuous light display in the interior of the vehicle, the attention of the driver is increased, causing z. B. a Driving over a red traffic light and an associated accident can be avoided.

In another possible embodiment of the invention, the environment-specific information includes an indication of the existence of persons and / or objects in the vicinity of the motor vehicle. In particular, the lighting system is designed as a distance detector and / or a parking aid, which makes the driver aware of the existence of the person and / or the object by triggering light colors and / or light intensities in one or more illumination areas. Detects the sensor unit when reversing z. B. an obstacle behind the motor vehicle as environment-specific data and the evaluation converts this data into environment-specific signals, the control unit preferably activates the lighting device in the first lighting area on the rear window. Optionally, the control unit activates illumination with differently colored light or with light at different intensities in the first and / or second illumination area. It is possible to change the light color from green to yellow to orange to red with decreasing distance of the motor vehicle to the obstacle.

It is also conceivable that the light intensity of a particular color, z. B. Red as a signal color, increases with increasing proximity to the obstacle.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the environment-specific information comprises a warning of a danger potential in the vicinity of the motor vehicle. The sensor unit is preferably designed as a camera and / or distance meter and detects the existence and / or the distance to an object with danger potential as environment-specific data. The evaluation unit evaluates the environment-specific data and converts it into environment-specific signals directed to an object with danger potential. The control unit is designed to control the lighting device on the basis of the environment-specific, directed to an object with danger potential signals. For example, the control unit controls the lighting device in the first and optionally in the second illumination range falls below a certain safety distance to a vehicle in front or located in a blind spot. It is particularly preferred that in the case of an impending rear-end collision, at least partially an edge region of the windshield in a warning color, z. B. in red lights up. In an impending side impact, z. B. by the vehicle in the blind spot or by an on the vehicle tapered animal, preferably at least partially illuminate the edge regions of the side windows, which are facing the potential danger. It is also conceivable that, in addition to the edge regions of the side windows, the second illumination region, preferably the regions on the vehicle doors arranged below the side windows, light up. In particular, the lighting device is designed as a warning light and can attract a driver's attention. Thus, an accident can be avoided in an advantageous manner.

In a further possible embodiment according to the invention, the environment-specific information comprises an indication of an ambient temperature range and / or the vehicle-specific information includes an indication of an interior temperature range of the motor vehicle. Preferably, the sensor unit in the embodiment as a thermometer detects a temperature outside and / or inside the vehicle as environment-specific and / or vehicle-specific data. The evaluation unit is designed to evaluate this data and to transmit it as environment-specific and / or vehicle-specific signals to the control unit. The control device is designed to activate the lighting device in the first and optionally in the second lighting area on the basis of the environment-specific and / or vehicle-specific signals and to adapt the light color and / or light intensity to the measured outside and / or inside temperature of the vehicle. For example, the first and optionally the second illumination region, preferably the edge regions of all vehicle windows, are at minus degrees outside the motor vehicle in a cold light color, such. B. blue, illuminated. An advantage here is that the occupants and / or the driver can be informed in addition to a temperature display on the thermometer by the light color and / or light intensity of the lighting device on the outside or inside temperature of the motor vehicle.

It is also conceivable that the or the lighting areas just in very cold outside temperatures in an intense, warm light color, such. As orange or red, are illuminated. As a result, a pleasantly warm feeling in the interior of the motor vehicle can be conveyed in an advantageous manner.

It is also conceivable that the control unit gradually adapts the light color and / or light intensity of the at least one lighting device to a changing internal temperature which is influenced by a heating or air conditioning system. For example, the first and optionally the second illumination area are in changing light colors and / or light intensities z. B. from blue to green to yellow to orange to red, illuminated, whereby the temperature increase in the interior in the form of light as information to the Inmates or the driver can be transmitted. It is also conceivable, of course, an opposite color sequence at a temperature reduction in the interior of the motor vehicle.

Preferably, the sensor unit detects in the training as a speed and / or speed sensor, a rotational speed of the motor vehicle engine and / or a speed of the motor vehicle as vehicle-specific data. In particular, the evaluation unit is designed to generate, preferably based on the measured speed and / or speed, vehicle-specific signals for speed, speed or the driving style of the driver. On the basis of the vehicle-specific signals transmitted by the evaluation unit, the control unit is designed to control the at least one lighting device in the first and optionally in the second lighting area and to adapt the light color and / or light intensity to the measured speed and / or speed.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the vehicle-specific information includes information on an economical or sporting driving style of the driver. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the first and optionally the second illumination area are illuminated in accordance with the driving style of the vehicle driver and / or the current energy consumption of the motor vehicle. For example, the lighting area (s) are illuminated in an intensive green in an economical driving style (ECO driving style) and / or low energy consumption. Preferably, the intense green fades with sportier driving and / or increasing energy consumption. In particular, the lighting device changes the light color and / or light intensity in a sporty driving style and / or very high energy consumption from an orange to a deep red. It is advantageous that the vehicle driver on the basis of the interior lighting steadily on the current consumption status of the motor vehicle and / or on his driving style can be informed.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the vehicle-specific information comprises an indication of an energy reservoir level. Preferably, the sensor unit is designed as a level and / or capacity meter for an energy reservoir of the motor vehicle. Preferably, the sensor unit detects a fill level of a fuel and / or a capacity of a battery for driving the motor vehicle as vehicle-specific data. The evaluation unit is in particular designed to evaluate the vehicle-specific data, to convert it into vehicle-specific signals and to transmit them to the control device. In particular, the control device is designed to control the lighting device and / or the lighting areas on the basis of the level and / or capacity relevant vehicle-specific signals. For example, the first and optionally the second illumination area is illuminated green by the illumination device in the light color when the capacity and / or the fill level is full or high. When the level decreases, the control unit preferably controls the lighting in a different light color, for. B. yellow. If the filling level is near the end, that is to say if it is almost or completely empty, then the or, optionally, the lighting areas are colored in an intense warning color, eg. B. illuminated in deep red. It is advantageous that the driver is remarkably reminded to refuel by changing the light color in the first lighting area or in the first and second lighting area, with decreasing fuel level and / or decreasing capacity of the battery, and / or Charge battery. Thus, a danger can be avoided by accidentally stopping the motor vehicle, in particular on a highway in an advantageous manner.

It is also conceivable that the vehicle-specific information comprises an indication of a tire inflation pressure of one, several or all vehicle tires. Preferably, the sensor unit is designed as an air pressure gauge and detects the air pressure of the tire or tires as vehicle-specific data. The evaluation unit is in particular designed to evaluate the vehicle-specific data, to convert it into vehicle-specific signals and to transmit them to the control device. In particular, the control device is designed to control the lighting device and / or the lighting areas on the basis of the tire air pressure. For example, the first and optionally the second illumination area is illuminated red by the illumination device in the light color when the tire inflation pressure exceeds or falls below a defined limit value.

In a further possible embodiment of the invention, the vehicle-specific information comprises an indication of a rhythm and / or volume range of an audio signal. Preferably, the sensor unit is designed as a microphone, the audio signal, for. As music from the vehicle radio or the ringing of a mobile phone, detected as vehicle-specific data. In particular, the evaluation unit is designed to evaluate the vehicle-specific data relating to the audio signals and to convert it into vehicle-specific signals. On the basis of the vehicle-specific signals relating to the audio signals, the control unit activates the at least one lighting device, wherein the light sources, for example, in any desired light color and / or light intensity in The rhythm of a ringing tone of the mobile phone light up. It is also conceivable that the light source in any light color according to the rhythm of a piece of music lights up and / or the light intensity is adapted to the volume of the piece of music.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the vehicle-specific information includes an indication of a traffic or message message and / or an announcement of the navigation system. Preferably, the traffic or message message and / or the announcement via the audio signal of a car radio and / or carried in the vehicle and / or connected to the motor vehicle or integrated device there. For example, the first and optionally the second illumination area may be illuminated in accordance with directional announcements, congestion warnings, or recommended detour routes. Thus, the driver can be warned for example by a flashing red light from a traffic jam and / or z. B. be pointed by a green light on a detour route.

It is particularly preferred that the illumination area, the light color and / or the light intensity is / are freely selectable by the occupant or the vehicle driver. In particular, the occupant or the driver can determine the first illumination area, in particular location and number of vehicle windows, whose edge area is to be illuminated. It is understood that he can also decide whether and where the second lighting area is illuminated. Preferably, the light color and / or light intensity for the occupant or driver is freely selectable. In particular, the occupant or vehicle driver defines which vehicle and / or environment-specific information he would like to receive through the lighting system according to the invention. In particular, the lighting system can be switched off and reactivated by the occupant or the driver at any time.

Further features, advantages and effects of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention. Showing:

1 a sectional view of a motor vehicle perpendicular to a longitudinal extent of the motor vehicle

2 a side view of a motor vehicle

3 a block diagram of the lighting system

An embodiment of the invention is in 1 shown. 1 shows a sectional view of a motor vehicle 1 perpendicular to a longitudinal extent of the motor vehicle 1 runs. The car 1 has a lighting system 2 on that in an interior 3 of the motor vehicle 1 is arranged. The lighting system 2 includes several lighting devices 4 that in a first lighting area 5 are arranged and illuminate this or radiate from this light.

The lighting devices 4 are integrated in non-illustrated apertures made of frosted glass or arranged behind these and comprise numerous light-emitting diodes which are designed to backlit the panels in different, changeable light colors and / or light intensities, whereby color changes, color patterns and / or color gradients are possible. The backlit panels thus form the first lighting area 5 ,

The first lighting area 5 extends in a border area 6 along the windshield 7 , He is completely arranged around this. Furthermore, the first illumination area extends 5 in a border area 6a along two side edges 8th a vehicle window 9 , The first lighting area 5 extends along about 45 percent of the circumference of the vehicle window 9 ,

The border area 6 on the windshield 7 includes an area defined by a first and a second closed line 10 ; 11 is included, with the first and second line 10 ; 11 adapted to a course of a windshield edge. The border area 6a of the vehicle window 9 is each of a third and fourth line 10a ; 11a formed, respectively, the course of the margins 8th of the vehicle window 9 resemble. The first and second line 10 ; 11 each have a distance of about 15 cm to the windshield edge. The third and fourth line 10a ; 11a each have a distance of about 10 cm to the side edges 8th on.

In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the first illumination area extends 5 at least each along 20 percent of the circumference of the windshield, the rear window and / or more or all vehicle door windows 9 of the motor vehicle 1 ,

In a further alternative embodiment of the invention, the first illumination area extends 5 only in the border area 6a along several vehicle door windows 9 or only in the border area 6 along the windshield 7 or only in the border area 6 along a rear window of the motor vehicle 1 , All other arrangement possibilities are also to be considered as possible embodiments.

2 shows a side view of the motor vehicle 1 out 1 , wherein corresponding or identical parts in the figures are each provided with the same reference numerals.

The lighting system 2 has a second illumination area 12 on that by several lighting devices 4 in addition to the first lighting area 5 is illuminated. The lighting devices 4 are arranged behind other panels, not shown, or integrated into these. They illuminate the further panels with light in various, changeable light colors and / or light intensities. The second lighting area 12 is formed by the further backlit panels. These are arranged on a vehicle ceiling, a dashboard, an instrument panel, in a footwell, a vehicle fund and / or on insides of vehicle doors.

3 shows a block diagram of the lighting system 2 out 1 or 2 , wherein corresponding or identical parts in the figures are each provided with the same reference numerals.

The lighting system 2 includes a sensor unit 13 , an evaluation unit 14 , a control unit 15 and the lighting devices 4 , The sensor unit 13 is designed to provide environmental and / or vehicle-specific data 16 ; 17 and to the evaluation unit 14 forward.

• • eine Kamera
• • einen Näherungssensor bzw. Abstandsmesser
• • ein Thermometer
• • einen Füllstands- bzw. Kapazitätsmesser
• • einen Drehzahl- und Geschwindigkeitsmesser
• • einen GPS-Empfänger
• • ein Mikrofon
• • ein Kilometerzähler

The sensor unit 13 includes one, some or all of the following components:

• • a camera
• • a proximity sensor or distance meter
• • a thermometer
• • a level or capacity meter
• • a speed and speedometer
• • a GPS receiver
• • a microphone
• • an odometer

• • Art und/oder Farbgebung einer Fahrtstrecke, von Verkehrszeichen und/oder einer die Fahrtstrecke umgebenden Landschaft
• • eine Existenz und/oder Annäherung einer Person und/oder eines Objekts an das Kraftfahrzeug 1
• • ein Gefahrenpotential in der Nähe des Kraftfahrzeugs 1
• • eine Außentemperatur des Kraftfahrzeugs 1
• • eine zurückgelegte Fahrstrecke des Kraftfahrzeugs

The environment-specific information 16 include one, some or all of the following information:

• • Type and / or color of a route, traffic signs and / or a landscape surrounding the route
• • an existence and / or approach of a person and / or an object to the motor vehicle 1
• • a danger potential in the vicinity of the motor vehicle 1
• • an outside temperature of the motor vehicle 1
• • A traveled route of the motor vehicle

• • eine Geschwindigkeit und/oder eine Motordrehzahl des Kraftfahrzeugs
• • einen Füllstand bzw. ein Kapazitätsstand eines Kraftstoff- bzw. Energiereservoirs des Kraftfahrzeugs
• • eine Innentemperatur
• • einen Rhythmus und/oder eine Lautstärke eines Audiosignals im Kraftfahrzeug

The vehicle-specific data 17 include one, some or all of the following data:

• • a speed and / or an engine speed of the motor vehicle
• • A level or a capacity level of a fuel or energy reservoir of the motor vehicle
• • an internal temperature
• • a rhythm and / or a volume of an audio signal in the motor vehicle

The evaluation unit 14 is designed to the environment and / or vehicle-specific data 16 ; 17 evaluate and into environmental and / or vehicle-specific signals 16a ; 17a to change. The control unit 15 is adapted to the environmental and / or vehicle-specific signals 16a ; 17a to receive and on the basis of which the lighting devices 4 in appropriate light colors and / or light intensities to control or activate and deactivate.

As a result of the illumination in the different intended light colors and light intensities, an occupant, in particular the vehicle driver, receives a plurality of environment-specific and / or vehicle-specific information 16b ; 17b communicated.

• • Hinweise auf die Fahrtstrecke bzw. die Landschaft, durch die das Kraftfahrzeug 1 fährt, durch Beleuchtung des ersten und/oder des zweiten Beleuchtungsbereichs 5; 12 in Farben und/oder Intensitäten der Fahrstrecke bzw. der Landschaft, eines Ampelsignals oder eines anderen Verkehrszeichens.
• • Warnungen vor einer Existenz einer Person/eines Objekts/eines Gefahrenpotentials in der Nähe des Kraftfahrzeugs 1, wie z. B. ein auf das Kraftfahrzeug 1 zulaufendes Tier ein anderes, sich in einem toten Winkel befindliches Fahrzeug, durch ein signalhaftes Aufleuchten des Beleuchtungsbereichs 5; 12, der auf der Seite des Kraftfahrzeugs 1 angeordnet ist, auf der sich die Person/das Objekt/das Gefahrenpotential befindet oder nähert.
• • Hinweise auf einen Temperaturbereich außerhalb des Kraftfahrzeugs 1, durch Beleuchtung des ersten und/oder zweiten Beleuchtungsbereichs 5; 12 in kalten oder warmen Lichtfarben und/oder veränderlichen Lichtintensitäten.

The environment-specific information 16b include, among others:

• • Notes on the route or the landscape through which the motor vehicle 1 moves, by illumination of the first and / or the second illumination area 5 ; 12 in colors and / or intensities of the route or the landscape, a traffic light signal or another traffic sign.
• • Warnings of the existence of a person / object / hazard near the motor vehicle 1 , such as B. on the motor vehicle 1 incoming vehicle is another, located in a blind spot vehicle, by a signal illumination of the illumination area 5 ; 12 standing on the side of the motor vehicle 1 is arranged, on which the person / the object / the danger potential is or approaches.
• • Indications of a temperature outside the motor vehicle 1 , by illumination of the first and / or second illumination area 5 ; 12 in cold or warm light colors and / or variable light intensities.

• • Hinweise auf einen Geschwindigkeits- und/oder Motordrehzahlbereich in dem sich das Kraftfahrzeug 1 bewegt, durch farbliche Veränderung der Beleuchtung des ersten und/oder zweiten Beleuchtungsbereichs 5; 12 mit Veränderung der Geschwindigkeit und/oder Motordrehzahl.
• • Hinweise auf einen Differenzbereich der gefahrenen Geschwindigkeit gegenüber einer erlaubten Geschwindigkeit durch farbliche Veränderung der Beleuchtung des ersten und/oder zweiten Beleuchtungsbereichs 5; 12 mit zunehmender oder abfallender Geschwindigkeitsdifferenz.
• • Bewertung einer Fahrweise in ökologischer Hinsicht, durch Aufleuchten bestimmungsgemäßer Lichtfarben und/oder -Intensitäten im ersten und/oder zweiten Beleuchtungsbereich 5; 12.
• • Angaben zu einem Füllstand bzw. zu einer Kapazität einer Kraftstoff- bzw. Energiequelle des Kraftfahrzeugs 1 bzw. Angaben zu einer Reichweite des Kraftfahrzeugs 1 bis zu einem nächsten Tankstop durch Veränderung der Lichtfarbe und/oder -intensität im ersten und/oder zweiten Beleuchtungsbereich 5; 12.
• • Angabe einer Streckenlänge bzw. einer Fahrtzeit zu einem voreingestellten Fahrtziel durch Beleuchtung des ersten und/oder zweiten Beleuchtungsbereichs 5; 12 mit Licht in bestimmungsgemäßen unterschiedlichen Farben und/oder Intensitäten.
• • Hinweis auf einen Temperaturbereich, einen Rhythmus oder eine Lautstärke eines Audiosignals im Innenraum 3 des Kraftfahrzeugs 1 durch gleichmäßiges Abstrahlen und/oder rhythmusgebundenes Aufleuchten bestimmungsgemäßer Lichtfarben und/oder Lichtintensitäten in veränderlichen Lichtintensitäten.

The vehicle-specific information 17b include, among others:

• • Evidence of a speed and / or engine speed range in which the motor vehicle 1 moved, by changing the color of the illumination of the first and / or second illumination area 5 ; 12 with change in speed and / or engine speed.
• • Indications of a difference range of the driven speed compared to an allowed speed by changing the color of the illumination of the first and / or second illumination area 5 ; 12 with increasing or decreasing speed difference.
• • Evaluation of a driving style in an ecological sense, by illumination of intended light colors and / or intensities in the first and / or second lighting area 5 ; 12 ,
• • Information on a level or capacity of a fuel or energy source of the motor vehicle 1 or details of a range of the motor vehicle 1 until a next refueling stop by changing the light color and / or intensity in the first and / or second illumination area 5 ; 12 ,
• Specifying a route length or a travel time to a preset destination by illuminating the first and / or second illumination area 5 ; 12 with light in intended different colors and / or intensities.
• • Indication of a temperature range, a rhythm or a volume of an audio signal in the interior 3 of the motor vehicle 1 by uniform emission and / or rhythmic illumination of intended light colors and / or light intensities in variable light intensities.

In the description so far, exemplary embodiments of the invention have been described. It should be noted that a number of variations or modifications are conceivable. The disclosure or application of the invention should by no means be limited by the described embodiments.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

motor vehicle

2

lighting system

3

inner space

4

lighting devices

5

lighting area

6; 6a

border area

7

Windshield

8th

margins

9

Vehicle door window

10; 10a

first line

11; 11a

second line

12

second lighting area

13

sensor unit

14

evaluation

15

control unit

16 / a / b

environment-specific data / signals / information

17 / a / b

vehicle specific data / signals / information

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Cited patent literature

• US 6717376 B2 [0004]

Claims (15)

Lighting system ( 2 ) for integration into the interior ( 3 ) of a motor vehicle ( 1 ), with at least one lighting device ( 4 ) in a first lighting area ( 5 ) is arranged and is adapted to light in at least one light color and / or light intensity in the first illumination area ( 5 ) and thereby emit at least one vehicle-specific and / or environment-specific information ( 17b ; 16b ), the first lighting area ( 5 ) at least partially in an edge region ( 6 ; 6a ) along a vehicle window ( 7 ; 9 ) and / or at least partially around the vehicle window ( 7 ; 9 ) is arranged around. Lighting system ( 2 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first illumination area ( 5 ) preferably at least 20 percent, in particular at least 40 percent, in particular at least 60 percent along a circumference of the vehicle window ( 7 ; 9 ). Lighting system ( 2 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by a second illumination area ( 12 ), in which the lighting device ( 4 ) arranged to emit light in at least one light color and / or light intensity therefrom and thereby to provide at least one vehicle-specific and / or environment-specific information to an occupant ( 17b ; 16b ), the second illumination area ( 12 ) is arranged in at least one vehicle door, in a dashboard, in an instrument panel, in a foot, floor and / or roof area and / or in a vehicle compartment. Lighting system ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one lighting device ( 4 ) is integrated in a cladding element, a panel and / or a bar. Lighting system ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one lighting device ( 4 ) comprises a liquid crystal display (LCD). Lighting system ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a sensor unit ( 13 ) and an evaluation unit ( 14 ), wherein the sensor unit ( 13 ) is designed to generate environmental and / or vehicle-specific data ( 16 ; 17 ) and the evaluation unit ( 14 ) is adapted to the environmental and / or vehicle-specific data ( 16 ; 17 ) and into ambient and / or vehicle-specific signals ( 16a ; 17a ) to transform. Lighting system ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a control unit ( 15 ), which is designed on the basis of the ambient and / or vehicle-specific signals ( 16a ; 17a ) the at least one lighting device ( 4 ) and the lighting areas ( 5 ; 12 ) and thereby the environmental and / or vehicle-specific information ( 16b ; 17b ) to the inmates. Lighting system ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the environment-specific information ( 16b ) an indication of a route and / or on a route of the motor vehicle ( 1 ) surrounding landscape. Lighting system ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the environment-specific information ( 16b ) an indication of the existence of persons and / or objects in the vicinity of the motor vehicle ( 1 ). Lighting system ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the environment-specific information ( 16b ) a warning of a potential danger in the vicinity of the motor vehicle ( 1 ). Lighting system ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the environment-specific information ( 16b ) comprises an indication of an ambient temperature range and / or that the vehicle-specific information ( 17b ) an indication of an interior temperature range of the motor vehicle ( 1 ). Lighting system ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vehicle-specific information ( 17b ) Includes information on an economic or sporting driving style of a driver. Lighting system ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vehicle-specific information ( 17b ) an indication of an energy reservoir level of the motor vehicle ( 1 ). Lighting system ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vehicle-specific information ( 17b ) an indication of a rhythm and / or volume range of an audio signal in the motor vehicle ( 1 ). Lighting system ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the illumination area ( 5 ; 12 ) and / or the light color and / or the light intensity by the occupant and / or the driver is / are freely selectable.

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