Light emitting device
US8026672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B45/44
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A light emitting device is disclosed herein. An embodiment of the light emitting device comprises a first plurality of light emitters comprising a first group and a second group, wherein the first group is connectable in series to the second group. A first driver is connected to the first group. A second driver is connectable to the second group. A first voltage comparator is coupled to the first driver, wherein the voltage comparator compares the voltage of the first driver to a predetermined voltage. The light emitting device is in a first state when the voltage of the first driver is below the predetermined voltage. The light emitting device is in a second state when the voltage of the first driver is greater than the predetermined voltage. The light emitting device is in the first state, the first group is connected in series with the second group to form a series circuit between the first driver and a reference voltage. When the light emitting device is in the second state, the first group is connected between the first driver and the reference voltage and the second group is connected between the second driver and the reference voltage.
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