ams Osram and Valeo have announced they will be coöperating on innovative OSP (open system protocol) technology to transform the lighting inside vehicles. With the likes of Osram’s Osire ‘intelligent LED’ and Valeo’s dynamic ambient lighting systems, the two companies aim to set new standards for vehicle interior design and functionality.
People want vehicles that are easy-to-use, personalized, and provide clear information adapted to their lifestyle. Dynamic ambient lighting offers many opportunities to meet those wants. ‘Smart’ LEDs enable a highly controlled system able to create an animation throughout the cabin or in a very specific area. Intensity and colour can be managed for each LED in order to get a warning or a visual feedback. Use cases are numerous: incoming call, personal assistant visualization, navigation or ADAS information, and more.
OSP is an advanced communication framework that allows microcontrollers to manage a series of RGB ‘intelligent LEDs’ (OSP-RGBi). Each OSP-RGBi includes an IC integrating drivers, a temperature sensor, a memory unit, and a serial bus interface. This integration enables dynamic, animated lighting applications, enhancing the aesthetics and safety of vehicle interiors.
Valeo develop complete ambient lighting systems comprising optics, electronics, and software. The system enables RGB ambient lighting with high optical homogeneity and colour accuracy, while ensuring smooth light animation throughout the cabin.
ams Osram Senior Product Marketing Manager Hermann Senninger says, “Dynamic interior lighting is not just about enhancing vehicle aesthetics; it’s about ushering in a new era of interactive and responsive environments that enhance the passenger experience. We are very impressed with the speed and competence of Valeo Lighting Systems worldwide. Their team expertly adapted the OSP-RGBi technology, delivering a compelling solution to their customer in record time—a process typically spanning two years, completed in just under one”.
And Valeo Research & Development Vice President Christophe Le Ligné says, “Interior lighting being a key element of the onboard experience, dynamic applications open up a wide range of opportunities: from a strong brand signature to a highly personalized interior, while delivering visual information on vehicles’ status and performance. Thanks to software, the system can be updated throughout the lifetime of the vehicle to deliver additional animations (new functions, personalization). In a fast-paced market such as China, ams Osram demonstrated professionalism and agility in delivering, on time, high-quality products to achieve customer satisfaction”.
