Lamp assembly incorporating optical feedback
First Claim
1. An illuminator assembly that produces light of a desired resultant hue, comprising:
- a processor;
a memory for storing data and information coupled to the processor;
a plurality of light sources, wherein each of the light sources produces a different color, and wherein the processor is capable of independently controlling the intensity of each light source so as to produce a desired resultant hue; and
a detector coupled to the processor, wherein the detector provides the processor with information which the processor utilizes in determining how to adjust the intensity of each of the light sources to provide the desired resultant hue.
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Abstract
An illuminator assembly that is capable of utilizing a plurality of light sources to produce a desired resultant hue, includes a processor, a memory, a plurality of light sources and a detector. The memory is coupled to the processor and stores data and information. Each of the plurality of light sources are coupled to the processor and produce a different color. The processor is capable of independently controlling the intensity of each light source so as to produce a desired resultant hue. The detector is also coupled to the processor. The detector provides the processor with information which the processor utilizes in determining how to adjust the intensity of each of the light sources to provide the desired resultant hue.
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19 Claims
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1. An illuminator assembly that produces light of a desired resultant hue, comprising:
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a processor;
a memory for storing data and information coupled to the processor;
a plurality of light sources, wherein each of the light sources produces a different color, and wherein the processor is capable of independently controlling the intensity of each light source so as to produce a desired resultant hue; and
a detector coupled to the processor, wherein the detector provides the processor with information which the processor utilizes in determining how to adjust the intensity of each of the light sources to provide the desired resultant hue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method that allows a wide range of light sources of varying intensity and color to produce a desired resultant hue, comprising the steps of:
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providing a plurality of light sources, wherein each of the light sources produces light of a different color;
determining the intensity of the light from each of the light sources in response to a known drive current; and
controlling the intensity of each light source so as to produce a desired resultant hue. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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13. An automotive illuminator assembly that allows a wide range of light sources with varying intensity and color to produce a desired resultant hue, comprising:
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a control circuit;
a plurality of light sources, wherein each of the light sources produces a different color, and wherein the control circuit is capable of independently controlling the intensity of each light source so as to produce a desired resultant hue; and
a detector coupled to the control circuit, wherein the detector provides the control circuit with information which the control circuit utilizes in determining how the intensity of each light source should be adjusted to provide the desired resultant hue.
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