# US 10,501,009 B2 · Bidirectional fiber panel > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,501,009 B2 - Document ID: US10501009B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/864,484 - Filed: 2018-01-08 - Published: 2019-07-11 - Granted: 2019-12-10 - Earliest claimed: 2018-01-08 - Assignees: Valeo North America, Inc. - Applicants: Valeo North America, Inc. - Inventors: Patton Davis Baker; Kayla Greene; John Orisich; Brant Potter - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10501009B2 ## CPC - B60Q 1/2696: {Mounting of devices using LEDs} - B60Q 1/0011: {with light guides for distributing the light between several lighting or signalling devices} - B60Q 1/2607: {comprising at least two indicating lamps} - B60Q 1/2665: {on rear-view mirrors (lighting devices for vehicle interior on or for rear-view mirrors B60Q3/258)} - F21S 43/239: plate-shaped - G02B 6/001: {the light being emitted along at least a portion of the lateral surface of the fibre} - G02B 6/4246: {Bidirectionally operating package structures} - G02B 6/426: {mounting, engaging or coupling of the package to a board, a frame or a panel} - H01Q 1/06: Means for the lighting or illuminating of antennas, e.g. for purpose of warning - F21S 43/237: rod-shaped - F21S 43/241: of complex shape - G02B 6/0036: {2-D arrangement of prisms, protrusions, indentations or roughened surfaces} - B60Q: ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL - F21S: NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS - G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS - H01Q: ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS (radiators or antennas for microwave heating H05B6/72) ## Abstract A light module, a light panel, and a method for transmitting light are provided. The light module includes a light source configured to generate a light and a fiber panel optically coupled to the light source. The fiber panel includes a plurality of optical fibers. The plurality of optical fibers are configured to define two illumination regions such that a controlled light is output from the two illumination regions in diametrically opposite directions. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A vehicle light module, comprising: a light source from a vehicle configured to generate a light; and a fiber panel optically coupled to the light source, the fiber panel including a plurality of optical fibers, the plurality of optical fibers are configured to define two illumination regions such that a controlled light is output from the two illumination regions in diametrically opposite directions, wherein each optical fiber of the plurality of optical fibers is abraded on two sides diametrically opposite to each other. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The light module of claim 1, wherein the fiber panel is planar. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The light module of claim 1, wherein the fiber panel is configured in a ribbon shape. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The light module of claim 1, wherein the fiber panel is configured in a helical shape. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The light module of claim 1, wherein a first side of the fiber panel and a second side diametrically opposite to the first side are abraded. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The light module of claim 1, further comprising: a second light source configure to generate second light; and wherein a first illumination region of the two illumination regions is configured to emit the second light and a second illumination region of the two illumination regions is configured to emit the light generated from the light source. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The light module of claim 1, wherein the light module comprises an automotive light module. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The light module of claim 1, wherein each optical fiber of the plurality of optical fibers includes a first plurality of reflective surfaces and a second plurality of reflective surfaces diametrically opposite to the first plurality of reflective surfaces. ### Claim 9 A fiber panel within a vehicle, comprising: a fiber portion including a plurality of optical fibers each configured to emit light along a respective length of the optical fiber, and the plurality of optical fibers are arranged to define two illumination regions of the fiber panel; a first light transmission portion provided on a first side of the fiber portion; and a second light transmission portion provided on a second side of the fiber portion, diametrically opposite to the first side of the fiber portion, wherein each optical fibers of the plurality of optical fibers is abraded on two sides diametrically opposite to each other. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The fiber panel of claim 9, wherein each optical fiber of the plurality of optical fibers is configured to emit light in diametrically opposite directions along a length of the optical fiber. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The fiber panel of claim 10, wherein each optical fiber of the plurality of optical fibers includes a first plurality of reflective surfaces and a second plurality of reflective surfaces, the second plurality of reflective surfaces being diametrically opposite to the first plurality of reflective surfaces. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The fiber panel of claim 10, wherein the fiber portion is formed in a hyperbolic shape. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The fiber panel of claim 12, wherein the fiber portion is formed in a helical shape. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The fiber panel of claim 12, wherein the fiber portion is formed in a ribbon shape. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The fiber panel of claim 12, wherein light output characteristics from the first light transmission portion match light output characteristics from the second light transmission portion. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The fiber panel of claim 15, wherein the light output characteristics include different colors suitable for different automotive lighting functions respectively. ### Claim 17 A method for transmitting light through a vehicle light module using a fiber panel having a plurality of optical fibers, the method comprising: coupling light to the plurality of optical fibers, the plurality of optical fibers being arranged to define two illumination regions diametrically opposite to each other; outputting a first portion of the light via a first illumination region; and outputting a second portion of the light via a second illumination region, wherein each optical fiber of the plurality of optical fibers is abraded on two sides diametrically opposite to each other. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein each optical fiber of the plurality of optical fibers is configured to emit light in diametrically opposite directions along a length of the optical fiber. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the fiber panel is formed in a three dimensional shape. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the fiber panel is included in an automotive light module.