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IJSREM42067
Volume:
9 |
3 |
Mar 2025
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1-5
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, Ballari, Karnataka, India
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, Ballari, Karnataka, India
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, Ballari, Karnataka, India
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, Ballari, Karnataka, India
The Automatic Dim and Dip System of Vehicle Headlight is designed to improve nighttime road safety by automatically controlling the high- and low-beam operation of vehicle headlights. Conventional headlight systems require drivers to manually change the beam according to road and traffic conditions, which may result in glare, driver distraction, fatigue, and reduced visibility. The proposed system employs a Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) to sense the intensity of light produced by an approaching vehicle. The sensed signal is processed using an LM358 operational amplifier, which controls an SPDT relay for switching the headlights between high and low beams. When intense light from an approaching vehicle is detected, the system automatically switches to low beam to minimize glare. When the road becomes clear, the high beam is restored to provide better illumination. The proposed arrangement offers a simple and cost-effective approach for improving driver convenience, nighttime visibility, and road safety.
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The Automatic Dim and Dip System of Vehicle Headlight provides an effective approach for automatically controlling vehicle headlights according to surrounding light intensity. The use of an LDR-based sensing mechanism and automatic switching circuitry reduces dependence on manual beam control and helps prevent excessive glare for approaching road users. The system therefore contributes to improved visibility, driver convenience, energy efficiency, and nighttime road safety. The developed concept is comparatively simple and suitable for low-cost implementation. Although environmental conditions and unwanted light sources can influence LDR performance, proper calibration and future integration with intelligent sensing technologies can further enhance reliability. The proposed system therefore provides a useful foundation for smarter and safer automotive-lighting systems.
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Publication Date
3/24/2025
Peer Review Type
Double-Blind Peer Review
Review Rounds: 2
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