Interactive interior lighting plays a significant role in creating high-quality ambience and comfort in the passenger cell of a vehicle. With the aim of personalized lighting design, AMS Osram; thin-film technology company Kurz, and plastics manufacturer Syntech Plastics have developed a new overhead light console. This complete solution is based on the combined expertise of the project partners in smart lighting, plastic processing and injection molding. Together, they have produced a modern, fully enclosed lighting element with an elegant, decorative look.
The console has matrix LED spots for reading lights which can be adjusted for intensity and white tone. The module also offers a wide range of welcome and entertainment scenarios across the full RGB color palette. The static or semi-dynamic projector in the module can project individual motifs on various surfaces to convey information or produce patterns or animations. The animations integrated in the module are matched to the design of the decorative surface and can be adapted to different driving situations or vehicle interactions. The light structures in the decor are invisible when inactive; they light up only when, for example, an incoming call is received—and always in keeping with the ambient lighting. The overhead light console therefore offers a wide range of options for customizing the entire front section of the passenger compartment.
The console has a fully integrated, capacitive touch sensor system that replaces conventional buttons, providing a seamless user interface. Particularly noteworthy is the high transparency of the touch sensor system, which lies directly above the matrix luminaire so its light shines through it, which means it can be intuitively activated by touching the opening. Thanks to its ease of integration, the overhead light console can be readily extended with additional functionality such as haptic feedback via a piezo actuator, proof control and a handsfree function for more complex applications.
AMS Osram Automotive Lighting Systems, created this year and headquartered in Munich, is an independent division of AMS Osram’s automotive business unit. They combine lighting technology with electronics and software to develop smart, innovative lighting solutions for the automotive industry.
