Motor vehicle and method for operating an illumination device of a motor vehicle

A method for operating an illumination device of a motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle comprises:

• the illumination device, wherein the illumination device comprises a plurality of light sources for illuminating an illumination region, the light sources being able to be simultaneously illuminated;
• and
• a control device,
• wherein the illumination region completely covers surroundings of the motor vehicle in a circumferential direction,
• wherein the illumination region includes at least two illumination segments, the at least two illumination segments following one another in a spacing direction from the motor vehicle, and the at least two illumination segments being controllable independently by the control device for illumination as part of at least one light function,
• wherein the illumination region is divided in a matrix-like manner by the illumination segments in the circumferential direction and the spacing direction, and
• wherein each illumination segment covers a predefined circumferential and spacing region, the method comprising:
• evaluating input information of the at least one light function, wherein the input information comprises sensor data of at least one environment sensor of the motor vehicle;
• determining illumination information, wherein the illumination information describes at least one of an environment object to be illuminated, an environment object to be highlighted, an environment direction to be indicated, or an additional information to be indicated by illuminated intervals of the illumination region in a distance direction;
• and
• controlling the illumination device in accordance with the illumination information, wherein controlling the illumination device includes at least one of illuminating the environment object, highlighting the environment object, displaying the environment direction, or displaying the additional information, wherein the controlling the illumination device further comprises:
• implementing an orientation light function, the orientation light function being used after arrival or before departure, and/or illuminating a door region;
• or
• providing a maneuvering light function, the maneuvering light function being used as a reversing light and/or a cornering light when the motor vehicle is reversing.

A method for operating an illumination device of a motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle comprises:

• the illumination device, wherein the illumination device comprises a plurality of light sources for illuminating an illumination region, the light sources being able to be simultaneously illuminated;
• and
• a control device,
• wherein the illumination region completely covers surroundings of the motor vehicle in a circumferential direction,
• wherein the illumination region includes at least two illumination segments, the at least two illumination segments following one another in a spacing direction from the motor vehicle, and the at least two illumination segments being controllable independently by the control device for illumination as part of at least one light function,
• wherein the illumination region is divided in a matrix-like manner by the at least two illumination segments in the circumferential direction and the spacing direction, and
• wherein each illumination segment covers a predefined circumferential and spacing region,
• the method comprising:
• evaluating input information of the at least one light function, wherein the input information comprises sensor data of at least one environment sensor of the motor vehicle;
• determining illumination information, wherein the illumination information describes at least one of an environment object to be illuminated, an environment object to be highlighted, an environment direction to be indicated, or an additional information to be indicated by illuminated intervals of the illumination region in a distance direction;
• and
• controlling the illumination device in accordance with the illumination information, wherein controlling the illumination device includes at least one of illuminating the environment object, highlighting the environment object, displaying the environment direction, or displaying the additional information;
• and
• determining control information in accordance with the illumination information, wherein the control information describes at least one of a spatial illumination pattern or a temporal illumination pattern,
• wherein the spatial or temporal illumination pattern comprises at least one of spatially varying light intensities, temporally varying light intensities, spatially varying light colors, or temporally varying light colors, or
• wherein the spatial or temporal illumination pattern is retrieved at least partially from a database of predefined illumination patterns;
• or
• wherein the spatial or temporal illumination pattern is determined at least partially based on a personalization information provided by a user.

A method for operating an illumination device of a motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle comprises:

• the illumination device, wherein the illumination device comprises a plurality of light sources for illuminating an illumination region, the light sources being able to be simultaneously illuminated;
• and
• a control device,
• wherein the illumination region completely covers surroundings of the motor vehicle in a circumferential direction,
• wherein the illumination region includes at least two illumination segments, the at least two illumination segments following one another in a spacing direction from the motor vehicle, and the at least two illumination segments being controllable independently by the control device for illumination as part of at least one light function,
• wherein the illumination region is divided in a matrix-like manner by the at least two illumination segments in the circumferential direction and the spacing direction, and
• wherein each illumination segment covers a predefined circumferential and spacing region,
• the method comprising:
• evaluating input information of the at least one light function, wherein the input information comprises sensor data of at least one environment sensor of the motor vehicle;
• determining illumination information, wherein the illumination information describes at least one of an environment object to be illuminated, an environment object to be highlighted, an environment direction to be indicated, or an additional information to be indicated by illuminated intervals of the illumination region in a distance direction;
• and
• controlling the illumination device in accordance with the illumination information, wherein controlling the illumination device includes at least one of illuminating the environment object, highlighting the environment object, displaying the environment direction, or displaying the additional information,
• wherein illuminating the environment object and/or highlighting the environment object comprises at least one of:
• illuminating illumination segments covering the environment object brighter;
• illuminating illumination segments covering the environment object in a different light color than surroundings of the environment object;
• or
• displaying the environment direction comprising at least one of:
• illuminating illumination segments that follow one another in the environment direction differently from one another,
• illuminating illumination segments that follow one another in the environment direction in a temporally dynamic sequence, or
• illuminating illumination segments that follow one another in the environment direction differently from illumination segments that are adjacent to respective illumination segments in the circumferential direction and/or the spacing direction.

A method for operating an illumination device of a motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle comprises:

• the illumination device, wherein the illumination device comprises a plurality of light sources for illuminating an illumination region, the light sources being able to be simultaneously illuminated;
• and
• a control device,
• wherein the illumination region completely covers surroundings of the motor vehicle in a circumferential direction,
• wherein the illumination region includes at least two illumination segments, the at least two illumination segments following one another in a spacing direction from the motor vehicle, and the at least two illumination segments being controllable independently by the control device for illumination as part of at least one light function,
• wherein the illumination region is divided in a matrix-like manner by the at least two illumination segments in the circumferential direction and the spacing direction, and
• wherein each illumination segment covers a predefined circumferential and spacing region, the method comprising:
• evaluating input information of the at least one light function, wherein the input information comprises sensor data of at least one environment sensor of the motor vehicle;
• determining illumination information, wherein the illumination information describes at least one of an environment object to be illuminated, an environment object to be highlighted, an environment direction to be indicated, or an additional information to be indicated by illuminated intervals of the illumination region in a distance direction;
• and
• controlling the illumination device in accordance with the illumination information, wherein controlling the illumination device includes at least one of illuminating the environment object, highlighting the environment object, displaying the environment direction, or displaying the additional information,
• wherein the environment object is at least one of:
• a puddle,
• a cyclist, the method further comprising displaying additional information, wherein the additional information is a distance recommendation,
• a danger zone,
• a pedestrian,
• a charging device for an energy storage device of the motor vehicle,
• a charging device for a tank of the motor vehicle,
• a clearance zone characterizing a lateral distance to be kept clear,
• a dark zone illuminated by a road light below a brightness threshold value,
• an environment area located between the motor vehicle and another motor vehicle immediately ahead and/or following, wherein the environment area is displayed during a subsequent journey, or
• an obstacle and/or an environment area located between the obstacle and the motor vehicle, wherein the obstacle and/or the surrounding area is displayed during a parking and/or maneuvering procedure.

A method for operating an illumination device of a motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle comprises:

• the illumination device, wherein the illumination device comprises a plurality of light sources for illuminating an illumination region, the light sources being able to be simultaneously illuminated;
• and
• a control device,
• wherein the illumination region completely covers surroundings of the motor vehicle in a circumferential direction,
• wherein the illumination region includes at least two illumination segments, the at least two illumination segments following one another in a spacing direction from the motor vehicle, and the at least two illumination segments being controllable independently by the control device for illumination as part of at least one light function,
• wherein the illumination region is divided in a matrix-like manner by the at least two illumination segments in the circumferential direction and the spacing direction, and
• wherein each illumination segment covers a predefined circumferential and spacing region, the method comprising:
• evaluating input information of the at least one light function, wherein the input information comprises sensor data of at least one environment sensor of the motor vehicle;
• determining illumination information, wherein the illumination information describes at least one of an environment object to be illuminated, an environment object to be highlighted, an environment direction to be indicated, or an additional information to be indicated by illuminated intervals of the illumination region in a distance direction;
• and
• controlling the illumination device in accordance with the illumination information, wherein controlling the illumination device includes at least one of illuminating the environment object, highlighting the environment object, displaying the environment direction, or displaying the additional information,
• wherein the environment direction is a turn signal direction described by a direction indicator signal for a direction indicator, wherein the environment direction is output in addition to operation of the direction indicator on the motor vehicle, the environment direction comprising at least one of:
• an approach direction of a dynamic environment object,
• a current direction of travel of the motor vehicle,
• a direction of travel indicator described by a direction indicator signal in addition to a direction indicator on the motor vehicle,
• a target direction of movement supplied by a navigation system and/or a driver assistance system, or
• a direction to an environment object located outside the illumination area.

A method for operating an illumination device of a motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle comprises:

• the illumination device, wherein the illumination device comprises a plurality of light sources for illuminating an illumination region, the light sources being able to be simultaneously illuminated;
• and
• a control device,
• wherein the illumination region completely covers surroundings of the motor vehicle in a circumferential direction,
• wherein the illumination region includes at least two illumination segments, the at least two illumination segments following one another in a spacing direction from the motor vehicle, and the at least two illumination segments being controllable independently by the control device for illumination as part of at least one light function,
• wherein the illumination region is divided in a matrix-like manner by the at least two illumination segments in the circumferential direction and the spacing direction, and
• wherein each illumination segment covers a predefined circumferential and spacing region, the method comprising:
• evaluating input information of the at least one light function, wherein the input information comprises sensor data of at least one environment sensor of the motor vehicle;
• determining illumination information, wherein the illumination information describes at least one of an environment object to be illuminated, an environment object to be highlighted, an environment direction to be indicated, or an additional information to be indicated by illuminated intervals of the illumination region in a distance direction;
• and
• controlling the illumination device in accordance with the illumination information, wherein controlling the illumination device includes at least one of illuminating the environment object, highlighting the environment object, displaying the environment direction, or displaying the additional information,
• wherein the additional information comprises a parameter, wherein the parameter is indicated by at least one of an extension of an illuminated interval in the spacing direction, a speed of a dynamics of the illumination, a light color, or a light color profile in the spacing direction, and/or
• wherein the additional information comprises an image information, wherein the image information is to be projected onto a ground of an environment and is resolved in accordance with the segmentation.

A method for operating an illumination device of a motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle comprises:

• the illumination device, wherein the illumination device comprises a plurality of light sources for illuminating an illumination region, the light sources being able to be simultaneously illuminated;
• and
• a control device,
• wherein the illumination region completely covers surroundings of the motor vehicle in a circumferential direction,
• wherein the illumination region includes at least two illumination segments, the at least two illumination segments following one another in a spacing direction from the motor vehicle, and the at least two illumination segments being controllable independently by the control device for illumination as part of at least one light function,
• wherein the illumination region is divided in a matrix-like manner by the at least two illumination segments in the circumferential direction and the spacing direction, and
• wherein each illumination segment covers a predefined circumferential and spacing region, the method comprising:
• evaluating input information of the at least one light function, wherein the input information comprises sensor data of at least one environment sensor of the motor vehicle;
• determining illumination information, wherein the illumination information describes at least one of an environment object to be illuminated, an environment object to be highlighted, an environment direction to be indicated, or an additional information to be indicated by illuminated intervals of the illumination region in a distance direction;
• and
• controlling the illumination device in accordance with the illumination information, wherein controlling the illumination device includes at least one of illuminating the environment object, highlighting the environment object, displaying the environment direction, or displaying the additional information, wherein the additional information includes:
• a warning information, wherein the warning information relates to at least one of an attempted theft, a detected pedestrian, or an imminent departure of the motor vehicle,
• a reminder information, wherein the reminder information relates to at least one of an action to be performed on the motor vehicle,
• a charging information relating to a charging process and/or refueling process, wherein the charging information comprises a state of charge and/or a filling state as a parameter, and/or wherein the charging information indicates a start of charging and/or completion of charging,
• an emergency information, wherein the emergency information includes at least one of an extended hazard warning light or a panic light, and/or
• a future planned trajectory of the motor vehicle or a recommended trajectory of the motor vehicle, wherein the future planned trajectory and/or the recommended trajectory implements a lane merge assistant or lane change assistant.

A motor vehicle comprising:

• an illumination device, wherein the illumination device comprises a plurality of light sources for illuminating an illumination region, the light sources being able to be simultaneously illuminated;
• and
• a control device,
• wherein the illumination region completely covers surroundings of the motor vehicle in a circumferential direction,
• wherein the illumination region includes at least two illumination segments, the at least two illumination segments following one another in a spacing direction from the motor vehicle, and the at least two illumination segments being controllable independently by the control device for illumination as part of at least one light function,
• wherein the illumination region is divided in a matrix-like manner by the at least two illumination segments in the circumferential direction and the spacing direction,
• wherein each illumination segment covers a predefined circumferential and spacing region, and
• wherein the control device is configured to:
• evaluate input information of the at least one light function, wherein the input information comprises sensor data of at least one environment sensor of the motor vehicle;
• determine illumination information, wherein the illumination information describes at least one of an environment object to be illuminated, an environment object to be highlighted, an environment direction to be indicated, or an additional information to be indicated by illuminated intervals of the illumination region in a distance direction;
• control the illumination device in accordance with the illumination information, wherein controlling the illumination device includes at least one of illuminating the environment object, highlighting the environment object, displaying the environment direction, or displaying the additional information;
• and
• determine control information in accordance with the illumination information, wherein the control information describes at least one of a spatial illumination pattern or a temporal illumination pattern,
• wherein the spatial or temporal illumination pattern comprises at least one of spatially varying light intensities, temporally varying light intensities, spatially varying light colors, or temporally varying light colors, or
• wherein the spatial or temporal illumination pattern is retrieved at least partially from a database of predefined illumination patterns;
• or
• wherein the spatial or temporal illumination pattern is determined at least partially based on a personalization information provided by a user.

A motor vehicle comprising:

• an illumination device, wherein the illumination device comprises a plurality of light sources for illuminating an illumination region, the light sources being able to be simultaneously illuminated;
• and
• a control device,
• wherein the illumination region completely covers surroundings of the motor vehicle in a circumferential direction,
• wherein the illumination region includes at least two illumination segments, the at least two illumination segments following one another in a spacing direction from the motor vehicle, and the at least two illumination segments being controllable independently by the control device for illumination as part of at least one light function,
• wherein the illumination region is divided in a matrix-like manner by the at least two illumination segments in the circumferential direction and the spacing direction,
• wherein each illumination segment covers a predefined circumferential and spacing region, and
• wherein the control device is configured to:
• evaluate input information of the at least one light function, wherein the input information comprises sensor data of at least one environment sensor of the motor vehicle;
• determine illumination information, wherein the illumination information describes at least one of an environment object to be illuminated, an environment object to be highlighted, an environment direction to be indicated, or an additional information to be indicated by illuminated intervals of the illumination region in a distance direction;
• and
• control the illumination device in accordance with the illumination information, wherein controlling the illumination device includes at least one of illuminating the environment object, highlighting the environment object, displaying the environment direction, or displaying the additional information,
• wherein illuminating the environment object and/or highlighting the environment object comprises at least one of:
• illuminating illumination segments covering the environment object brighter;
• illuminating illumination segments covering the environment object in a different light color than surroundings of the environment object;
• or
• displaying the environment direction comprising at least one of:
• illuminating illumination segments that follow one another in the environment direction differently from one another,
• illuminating illumination segments that follow one another in the environment direction in a temporally dynamic sequence, or
• illuminating illumination segments that follow one another in the environment direction differently from illumination segments that are adjacent to respective illumination segments in the circumferential direction and/or the spacing direction.

A motor vehicle comprising:

• an illumination device, wherein the illumination device comprises a plurality of light sources for illuminating an illumination region, the light sources being able to be simultaneously illuminated;
• and
• a control device,
• wherein the illumination region completely covers surroundings of the motor vehicle in a circumferential direction,
• wherein the illumination region includes at least two illumination segments, the at least two illumination segments following one another in a spacing direction from the motor vehicle, and the at least two illumination segments being controllable independently by the control device for illumination as part of at least one light function,
• wherein the illumination region is divided in a matrix-like manner by the at least two illumination segments in the circumferential direction and the spacing direction,
• wherein each illumination segment covers a predefined circumferential and spacing region, and
• wherein the control device is configured to:
• evaluate input information of the at least one light function, wherein the input information comprises sensor data of at least one environment sensor of the motor vehicle;
• determine illumination information, wherein the illumination information describes at least one of an environment object to be illuminated, an environment object to be highlighted, an environment direction to be indicated, or an additional information to be indicated by illuminated intervals of the illumination region in a distance direction;
• control the illumination device in accordance with the illumination information, wherein controlling the illumination device includes at least one of illuminating the environment object, highlighting the environment object, displaying the environment direction, or displaying the additional information, wherein the environment object is at least one of:
• a puddle,
• a cyclist, the control device being further configured to display additional information, wherein the additional information is a distance recommendation,
• a danger zone,
• a pedestrian,
• a charging device for an energy storage device of the motor vehicle,
• a charging device for a tank of the motor vehicle,
• a clearance zone characterizing a lateral distance to be kept clear,
• a dark zone illuminated by a road light below a brightness threshold value,
• an environment area located between the motor vehicle and another motor vehicle immediately ahead and/or following, wherein the environment area is displayed during a subsequent journey, or
• an obstacle and/or an environment area located between the obstacle and the motor vehicle, wherein the obstacle and/or the surrounding area is displayed during a parking and/or maneuvering procedure.

A motor vehicle comprising:

• an illumination device, wherein the illumination device comprises a plurality of light sources for illuminating an illumination region, the light sources being able to be simultaneously illuminated;
• and
• a control device,
• wherein the illumination region completely covers surroundings of the motor vehicle in a circumferential direction,
• wherein the illumination region includes at least two illumination segments, the at least two illumination segments following one another in a spacing direction from the motor vehicle, and the at least two illumination segments being controllable independently by the control device for illumination as part of at least one light function,
• wherein the illumination region is divided in a matrix-like manner by the at least two illumination segments in the circumferential direction and the spacing direction,
• wherein each illumination segment covers a predefined circumferential and spacing region, and
• wherein the control device is configured to:
• evaluate input information of the at least one light function, wherein the input information comprises sensor data of at least one environment sensor of the motor vehicle;
• determine illumination information, wherein the illumination information describes at least one of an environment object to be illuminated, an environment object to be highlighted, an environment direction to be indicated, or an additional information to be indicated by illuminated intervals of the illumination region in a distance direction;
• and
• control the illumination device in accordance with the illumination information, wherein controlling the illumination device includes at least one of illuminating the environment object, highlighting the environment object, displaying the environment direction, or displaying the additional information,
• wherein the environment direction is a turn signal direction described by a direction indicator signal for a direction indicator, wherein the environment direction is output in addition to operation of the direction indicator on the motor vehicle, the environment direction comprising at least one of:
• an approach direction of a dynamic environment object,
• a current direction of travel of the motor vehicle,
• a direction of travel indicator described by a direction indicator signal in addition to a direction indicator on the motor vehicle,
• a target direction of movement supplied by a navigation system and/or a driver assistance system, or
• a direction to an environment object located outside the illumination area.

A motor vehicle comprising:

• an illumination device, wherein the illumination device comprises a plurality of light sources for illuminating an illumination region, the light sources being able to be simultaneously illuminated;
• and
• a control device,
• wherein the illumination region completely covers surroundings of the motor vehicle in a circumferential direction,
• wherein the illumination region includes at least two illumination segments, the at least two illumination segments following one another in a spacing direction from the motor vehicle, and the at least two illumination segments being controllable independently by the control device for illumination as part of at least one light function,
• wherein the illumination region is divided in a matrix-like manner by the at least two illumination segments in the circumferential direction and the spacing direction,
• wherein each illumination segment covers a predefined circumferential and spacing region, and
• wherein the control device is configured to:
• evaluate input information of the at least one light function, wherein the input information comprises sensor data of at least one environment sensor of the motor vehicle;
• determine illumination information, wherein the illumination information describes at least one of an environment object to be illuminated, an environment object to be highlighted, an environment direction to be indicated, or an additional information to be indicated by illuminated intervals of the illumination region in a distance direction;
• and
• control the illumination device in accordance with the illumination information, wherein controlling the illumination device includes at least one of illuminating the environment object, highlighting the environment object, displaying the environment direction, or displaying the additional information,
• wherein the additional information comprises a parameter, wherein the parameter is indicated by at least one of an extension of an illuminated interval in the spacing direction, a speed of a dynamics of the illumination, a light color, or a light color profile in the spacing direction, and/or
• wherein the additional information comprises an image information, wherein the image information is to be projected onto a ground of an environment and is resolved in accordance with the segmentation.

A motor vehicle comprising:

• an illumination device, wherein the illumination device comprises a plurality of light sources for illuminating an illumination region, the light sources being able to be simultaneously illuminated;
• and
• a control device,
• wherein the illumination region completely covers surroundings of the motor vehicle in a circumferential direction,
• wherein the illumination region includes at least two illumination segments, the at least two illumination segments following one another in a spacing direction from the motor vehicle, and the at least two illumination segments being controllable independently by the control device for illumination as part of at least one light function,
• wherein the illumination region is divided in a matrix-like manner by the at least two illumination segments in the circumferential direction and the spacing direction,
• wherein each illumination segment covers a predefined circumferential and spacing region, and
• wherein the control device is configured to:
• evaluate input information of the at least one light function, wherein the input information comprises sensor data of at least one environment sensor of the motor vehicle;
• determine illumination information, wherein the illumination information describes at least one of an environment object to be illuminated, an environment object to be highlighted, an environment direction to be indicated, or an additional information to be indicated by illuminated intervals of the illumination region in a distance direction;
• and
• control the illumination device in accordance with the illumination information, wherein controlling the illumination device includes at least one of illuminating the environment object, highlighting the environment object, displaying the environment direction, or displaying the additional information, wherein the additional information includes:
• a warning information, wherein the warning information relates to at least one of an attempted theft, a detected pedestrian, or an imminent departure of the motor vehicle,
• a reminder information, wherein the reminder information relates to at least one of an action to be performed on the motor vehicle,
• a charging information relating to a charging process and/or refueling process, wherein the charging information comprises a state of charge and/or a filling state as a parameter, and/or wherein the charging information indicates a start of charging and/or completion of charging,
• an emergency information, wherein the emergency information includes at least one of an extended hazard warning light or a panic light, and/or
• a future planned trajectory of the motor vehicle or a recommended trajectory of the motor vehicle, wherein the future planned trajectory and/or the recommended trajectory implements a lane merge assistant or lane change assistant.