Solid state lamp control
US9629207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B20/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Intelligent control of a solid state lamp when coupled to a trailing edge phase cut dimmer switch is provided. On and off cycles of the lamp's power stage switch are enabled during a period when the energy in the bulk capacitor is at its highest levels. During this period a bleeder circuit does not have to be enabled, which results in a greater operational efficiency as compared with normal switching schemes for trailing edge dimmers.
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