Lumicept is a hybrid light simulation software for designers, engineers and researchers working in the field of optics and lighting. A powerful 3D light simulation capability of Lumicept innovates the development of products such as automotive lamps, indicators, lighting fixtures and optical films where light plays an important role. The functionalities of Lumicept are designed for both optical simulation and computer-generated imagery (CGI) allowing users not only to analyze light propagation but also to generate photo-realistic images. With this hybrid feature of Lumicept, designers can iteratively perform virtual trial-and-error process until they are satisfied, reducing cost and time to make prototypes and experiments.
Applications
Designing and Analysis of Light Emission
- Performance and appearance of automotive lighting e.g., headlamp and taillight
- Luminance distribution of planar light-emitting devices as exemplified by LCD backlight
- Visibility of instrument panel components such as pointers, indicators and gauges
- Luminous intensity distribution produced by light fixtures e.g., LED luminaire consists of lenses and reflectors
Designing and Analysis of Light Reflection/Transmission
- Interior and exterior appearance of buildings and vehicles
- Amount of light incident to light detectors such as CCD and photodiode
- Transformations of light produced by optical devices e.g., prism sheet and diffusion film
- Undesirable light reflection in glass such as automotive windshield
Other Applications
- Appearance reproduction for paint coat including metallic and pearlescent paint
- Analysis of influence of lens barrel interior on image formation
- Reproduction of visual phenomenon (e.g., glare) caused by the nature of human vision
