LIGHT SOURCE WITH LIGHT SENSOR
First Claim
1. A light control system comprising:
- a light source;
a light sensor configured to sense ambient light levels, wherein the light sensor and the light source share a common light pathway;
a controller communicatively coupled to the light source and the light sensor, wherein the controller operates the light source and the light sensor alternatively during a periodic cycle having a frequency greater than or equal to 60 Hz.
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Abstract
There are provided systems, devices and methods for operating a light source with a light sensor to provide a desired light output. In particular, in one embodiment, there is provided a light control system. The light control system includes a light source and a light sensor that share a common light pathway. Additionally, the light control system includes a controller electrically coupled to the light source and the light sensor. The controller operates the light source and the light sensor alternatively during a periodic cycle having a frequency of approximately 60 Hz or greater to achieve a desired visual effect based on ambient lighting conditions.
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20 Claims
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1. A light control system comprising:
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a light source; a light sensor configured to sense ambient light levels, wherein the light sensor and the light source share a common light pathway; a controller communicatively coupled to the light source and the light sensor, wherein the controller operates the light source and the light sensor alternatively during a periodic cycle having a frequency greater than or equal to 60 Hz. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of operating a lighting system comprising:
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providing a periodic control signal having a frequency equal to or exceeding 60 Hz; actuating a light source during a first portion of the control signal; actuating a light sensor during a second portion of the control signal to determine lighting conditions, the light source and the light sensor sharing a common light pathway; and dynamically adjusting an output of the light source based on the determined lighting conditions. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of manufacture comprising:
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measuring ambient light conditions; adjusting a light output by one or more light sources to provide a desired visual effect for the corresponding measured ambient light conditions; recording the measured ambient light conditions and the corresponding adjusted light output; and programming a device to; determine ambient light conditions; and actuate the light sources to provide a light output that corresponds to the determined ambient light conditions based on the recorded data. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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