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Electric lamp having an automatic light regulation

US9469241B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2013
Grant dateOct 18, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A portable lamp, such as a headlamp is presented. The lamp contains The control unit contains a photo sensor and a regulation circuit controlling a switch-off phase of one or more beams during a period not visible to the holder of the lamp. The switch off phase being combined with at least one measure of diversity made by means of the photo sensor(s) on the reflective ambient environment.

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