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OBJECT-DETECTING LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

  • US 20070228262A1
  • Filed: 12/19/2006
  • Published: 10/04/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for detecting an object using visible light, comprising the steps of:

  • providing a visible-light source emitting visible light having a first function of being visible to a person;

    connecting a source controller to the visible-light source;

    driving the visible-light source into emitting visible light in a predetermined mode;

    receiving a reflection/backscatter of the emitted visible light on an object; and

    identifying a position of the object as a function of the reflection/backscatter received and of the predetermined mode.

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