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Adjustable-beam luminaires with automatic beam controller

US11131441B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2020
Grant dateSep 28, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/08
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A luminaire for providing configurable static lighting or dynamically-adjustable lighting. The luminaire uses an array of focusing elements that act on light provided via a corresponding array of sources or via an edge-lit lightguide. Designs are provided for adjusting the number of distinct beams produced by the luminaire, as well as the angular width, angular profile, and pointing angle of the beams. Designs are also provided for systems utilizing the adjustable luminaires in various applications.

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