Controlling the drive signal in a lighting fixture based on ambient temperature
US10070495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B20/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lighting fixture includes a solid-state lighting source, such as an LED light source. A control module of the lighting fixture uses temperature sensing circuitry to determine a relative ambient temperature. When the ambient temperature is above a defined ambient temperature threshold, a drive signal is provided to the solid-state light source at a target drive level that corresponds to a normal light output level. When the ambient temperature is below the ambient temperature threshold, the drive signal is provided to the solid-state light source at a reduced drive level, which is lower than the target drive level.
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