Finite state machine vehicle headlight controller

A headlight control system provides a several automated operational features. A problem with such systems in the past is the possibility of inadvertent operation of the vehicle without headlights under low light or other adverse conditions. Automated control is achieved through use of a finite state...

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Main Authors Martin, Jessica M, Rotz, John F, Fogt, Deborah M, Kelwaski, H. Edward
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 18.05.2010
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Summary:A headlight control system provides a several automated operational features. A problem with such systems in the past is the possibility of inadvertent operation of the vehicle without headlights under low light or other adverse conditions. Automated control is achieved through use of a finite state machine which defaults from a plurality of transient conditions to a running state which provides operational outputs to the low beam bulbs of the headlights.