The headlight system can be used as a means of communication.

TI showcased advanced DLP technology for high-resolution headlight systems at CES 2018.

The new DLP chipset is the only product in the industry capable of rendering all forms of beam images at the highest resolution. The resolution is improved by more than 10,000 times compared to existing adaptive driving beam (ADB) technology, enabling the rendering of more than 1 million pixels per headlight.

Automotive manufacturers and major suppliers can use this new programmable ADB solution to design headlight systems that maintain maximum forward visibility for the driver while simultaneously minimizing glare for drivers of oncoming vehicles or glare caused by reflections from traffic signs.

This DLP technology can be used with all light sources, including LED and laser lighting, and provides programmability that allows developers to precisely design all types of beam patterns on the road.

The flexibility of DLP technology has enabled automotive manufacturers and major suppliers to combine software and optical technologies to a certain extent, allowing for performance improvements while maintaining the overall design. Furthermore, because this solution allows system developers to adjust the brightness of each individual pixel partially or entirely, it is possible to design a system that maintains high beams at all times while driving without disturbing other drivers.

Furthermore, because automotive manufacturers and major suppliers can utilize DLP technology for high-resolution headlight systems to project relevant information onto the road, thereby using headlight systems as a new means of interaction, this provides a method to address interaction requirements for drivers interacting with pedestrians and other vehicles, as well as for future autonomous and automated vehicle systems.