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Color temperature adjustment for LED lamps using switches

US8669722B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2011
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B45/44
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A light-emitting diode (LED) lamp includes a number of different color LEDs that can be turned on and off in different combinations using an external switch operable by a user. A user or a controller can adjust the color temperature of light output by the lamp. The color temperature change may be a user preference and can compensate for decreased phosphor efficiency over time.

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