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Apparatus and related methods for the controlled illumination of a convex surface

US8133058B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2007
Grant dateMar 13, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B27/04
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Illumination provided to the interior of a convex surface can be controlled using a plurality of internal barriers separating light sources such as light emitting diodes. Such controlled illumination can simulate phases of the moon using logic which can be limited to yes or no Boolean decisions, thereby minimizing the complexity of required input.

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