FILTERED PHOTOSENSORS AND PHOTO CONTROL DEVICES INCLUDING THE SAME AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME
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1. A method of forming a filtered photosensor, comprising:
- providing a photosensor;
providing an infrared blocking ink; and
printing the infrared blocking ink on the photosensor.
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Abstract
Methods of forming a filtered photosensor include providing a photosensor and an infrared blocking ink. The infrared blocking ink is printed on the photosensor. Printing the infrared blocking ink may include dipping the photosensor in the infrared blocking ink or spraying and/or brushing the infrared blocking ink on the photosensor. Photo control devices including a photosensor with an infrared blocking ink thereon are also provided.
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1. A method of forming a filtered photosensor, comprising:
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providing a photosensor; providing an infrared blocking ink; and printing the infrared blocking ink on the photosensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of fabricating a photo control device including a filtered photosensor, comprising:
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providing a photosensor; providing an infrared blocking ink; printing the infrared blocking ink on the photosensor; mounting the printed photosensor on a circuit board; and positioning the circuit board including the photosensor in a housing of the photo control device with the photosensor positioned to receive light passing through the housing, the circuit board further including a relay that is activated by the photosensor. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A photo control device, comprising:
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a housing including a light transmissive portion; a photosensor positioned in the housing to receive light passing through the light transmissive portion of the housing; an infrared blocking coating on the photosensor that limits sensitivity of the photosensor to infrared electromagnetic radiation; and a relay electrically coupled to the photosensor that is responsive to a level of light detected by the photosensor. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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