Interior lighting & sensing 

From ambient lighting to in-cabin sensing, our optical technologies create comfort, safety and seamless user interaction. 

Interior lighting and sensing for expressive, intelligent vehicle experiences

Interior lighting and sensing define how drivers and passengers experience the inside of a modern vehicle. From atmospheric ambient lighting and purpose-built functional illumination to high-quality display backlighting and immersive interior projection, lighting has become a central design and user interface and interaction element. Emerging smart surface concepts further extend the possibilities of seamless, integrated interior lighting. 

Complementing these visual experiences, advanced sensing technologies such as ambient light sensing and in-cabin sensing ensure optimal brightness adaptation, comfort, and safety. They support features ranging from automatic display-brightness control and glare reduction to presence detection and occupant monitoring. 

ams OSRAM enables this evolution with compact, high-efficiency LEDs, precise optical sensors, and innovative lighting technologies tailored for expressive, functional, and intelligent automotive interiors.  

Ambient lighting

High-efficiency LEDs designed for uniform interior illumination that enhances comfort, personalization and vehicle ambience. 

Functional illumination

Precision LED solutions designed for focused, task-oriented lighting that improves visibility and usability inside the vehicle. 

Display backlighting

High-brightness LED backlighting enable clear, uniform display illumination across instrument clusters, infotainment and HMI interfaces.

Projection

Advanced projection LEDs and optics designed for crisp, high-contrast interior symbols, animations and information displays. 

Smart surface

Thin, flexible LED and sensing technologies designed for seamless, illuminated surfaces that integrate light and interaction into interior trim parts.

Ambient light sensing

Automotive-grade ambient light sensors designed for accurate luminance detection to optimize display brightness and interior lighting levels.

In-cabin sensing

Infrared emitters and image sensors designed for reliable presence, occupancy and driver-monitoring functions inside the vehicle cabin. 

In the following application block diagram, the applications smart surface & HMI, head-up display (HUD) & interior projection, ambient lighting and in-cabin sensing will be introduced:
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