Light pipe sensor system
US9964438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01J3/51
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and a method for transporting high luminous intensity light from at least one luminaire to a destination area are disclosed. The system may include a light guide that carries light from the luminaire to a plurality of sensors located on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB). The PCB may be attachable anywhere the luminaire is located. According to an aspect, the luminaire is a separate entity from the sensor system. While collecting light rays originating from the luminaire and delivering them to the light sensors, the light guide may perform a plurality of operations to modify the characteristics of the collected light rays. The plurality of operations performed by the light guide on the light rays may support the accuracy and longevity of the light sensors on the PCB. Further, the light guide allows the sensor subsystem to be proximal to or distant from the luminaire.
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