Communication device for vehicles

Abstract

A communication device for vehicles having of light sources and control means for generating light patterns or light animations directed at individual road users. The light sources are arranged on a common planar carrier in a matrix-like manner and can be controlled individually. An environment sensor unit is provided for detecting road users. A control unit is provided for controlling the light sources, depending on the detected road user, such that a light pattern visualizing the current driving state of the vehicle or a light animation is generated. A cover having a plurality of lamellar struts and strip-shaped passages is connected to the light module on the light emission side, by which a first part of the light generated by the light module is transmitted through the strip-shaped passages and a second part of the light generated by the light module is not transmitted by means of the lamellar struts.

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