Valeo and ams OSRAM to transform vehicle interiors into dynamic environments

Together with the OSIRE E3731i intelligent LED from ams OSRAM and the dynamic ambient lighting systems from Valeo, the companies aim to set new standards for vehicle interior design and functionality.

When considering the interior lighting and its growing importance, one should keep in mind the leading trend on cabin conception: end-users want vehicles that are easy-to-use, personalised and provide clear information adapted to their lifestyle, says ams OSRAM. "Dynamic ambient lighting offers therefore many opportunities".

The use of smart LEDs enables a highly controlled system able to create an animation throughout the cabin or in a very specific area. Speed, luminance and colour can be managed for each LED in order to get a warning or a visual feedback. Addressed use cases are numerous: incoming calls, personal assistant visualisation but also inputs on navigation or ADAS systems.

Enhancing aesthetics and safety

OSP, short for Open System Protocol, is an advanced communication framework that allows microcontrollers to manage a series of intelligent RGB LEDs (OSP-RGBi). These devices are not just ordinary LEDs; each OSP-RGBi includes a smart IC integrating drivers, a temperature sensor, a memory unit and a serial bus interface with OSP compatibility. This integration enables dynamic, animated lighting applications, enhancing both the aesthetics and safety of vehicle interiors.

Valeo develops complete ambient lighting systems comprising optics, electronics and software. The system enables RGB ambient lighting with high optical homogeneity and colour accuracy, while ensuring smooth light animation throughout the cabin. Valeo’s know-how in electronics and software is key to achieve high quality performance, says the company.

A wide range of opportunities

"Interior lighting being a key element of the onboard experience, dynamic applications open up a wide range of opportunities: from a strong brand signature to a highly personalised interior, while delivering visual information on vehicles’ status and performance. Thanks to software, the system can be updated throughout the lifetime of the vehicle in order to deliver additional animations (new functions, personalisation). In a fast paced market such as China, ams OSRAM demonstrated its professionalism and agility in delivering on time high quality level products to achieve customer satisfaction," says Christophe Le Ligné, Group Research & Development Vice President.

"Dynamic interior lighting is not just about enhancing vehicle aesthetics; it's about ushering in a new era of interactive and responsive environments that enhance the passenger experience," says Hermann Senninger, Senior Product Marketing Manager at ams OSRAM. "We are very impressed with the speed and competence of Valeo Lighting Systems worldwide. Their team expertly adapted the OSP-RGBi technology, delivering a compelling solution to their customer in record time – a process typically spans two years, completed in just under one."

About ams OSRAM
The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, with over 110 years of combined history. The company employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide and has been granted and applied for more than 15,000 patents. Headquartered in Premstaetten/Graz, Austria, with a co-headquarters in Munich, Germany, the group achieved revenues of €3.6 billion in 2023. It is listed as ams-OSRAM AG on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Additionally, ams is a registered trademark of ams-OSRAM AG.