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Apparatus and method pertaining to light-based power distribution in a vehicle

  • US 7,932,626 B2
  • Filed: 05/07/2010
  • Issued: 04/26/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • in an aircraft;

    providing a source of light;

    using an optical conduit, to couple the source of light to a light-to-electricity conversion apparatus;

    using the light-to-electricity conversion apparatus to convert light from the source of light into electricity;

    using the electricity to charge a rechargeable power supply, that is operably coupled to at least one electrically powered aircraft component such that the electrically powered aircraft component receives operating power from the rechargeable power supply.

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