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Sunday, December 25, 2011
Genriki's human eye-shaped lamp
TOKYO - Koito named the human eye- shaped lamp "Genriki", which means 'eye power'. His unit consists of light near and far, and the turn signal (a sign of inflection).
According to the Koito-quoted by techonnikkeibp.co.jp-LED light elements allows manufacturers make a variety of ways and with a very high degree of freedom. Nevertheless, Koito Genriki shown slightly different than the real human eye. In this light yellow sein added under the main light.
Further, LEDs are arranged vertically on the side panel toward the light shined down and deep. Meanwhile, the LEDs are arranged horizontally under the direction of the highlight. Beams of light are directed into the path of the guide are made of polycarbonate or acrylic. Result, the entire path that directs the light will also produce light. Therefore, be headlights similar to the human eye.
With the vigorous use of light emitting diodes (LEDs) for a variety of lighting, including front headlights, it will make the car look more attractive. Because, with the LED, the designer can freely design the shape headlights.
For example, Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of automobile lights and famous motorcycles from Japan, has successfully designed the headlights with a shape similar to the human eye. The prototype lamp is now on display at the Tokyo Motor Show.