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20130081669 | MULTI SENSOR SOLAR COLLECTION SYSTEM - A system, method, and apparatus for a multi sensor solar collection system are disclosed herein. The disclosed method for controlling the disclosed multi sensor solar collection system involves providing a plurality of different sets of solar cells that have different spectral response properties. The method also involves focusing, with at least one focusing element, a light beam on a first set of the solar cells according to a current light condition. Further, the method involves focusing, with at least one focusing element, the light beam on a second set of the solar cells according to a change in the current light condition. In other embodiments, the method involves moving a planar mounting that the solar cells are mounted on to focus the light beam on the second set of solar cells according to the change in the current light condition. | 04-04-2013 |
20130261849 | SEARCHLIGHT LOCATION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for identifying a location illuminated by an onboard searchlight on a vehicle are presented. A location of interest is illuminated at an illuminated location illuminated by the onboard searchlight, and a vehicle position of the vehicle and the onboard searchlight is determined. A vehicle orientation of the vehicle is determined based on a pitch, roll, and yaw of the vehicle, and an azimuth and an elevation of the onboard searchlight light is recorded to provide a recorded azimuth and elevation data. A pointing coordinate for the onboard searchlight illuminating the illuminated location is computed based on the vehicle orientation, the vehicle position, and the recorded azimuth and the elevation data, and the illuminated location is calculated based on the pointing coordinate. | 10-03-2013 |
20140118718 | Modulated Laser Range Finder and Method - A laser range finder including a laser configured to project a laser beam onto a target object thereby causing a target beam to be reflected from the target object, wherein the laser beam has a frequency, and wherein the frequency is modulated at a known rate, a first beam splitter positioned to split a reference beam from the laser beam, a second beam splitter positioned to receive the target beam and the reference beam, wherein the target beam and the reference beam are coherently combined, the coherently combined beams establishing a difference frequency, and a detector configured to measure the difference frequency. | 05-01-2014 |
20140192367 | Laser Detection and Warning System - A laser detection and warning system and associated methods of warning a pilot of an aircraft of incoming laser radiation and determining a location of a source of laser radiation including a detector configured to be mounted to an aircraft, the detector having an optical subsystem, a detector subsystem, and a processor subsystem to determine characteristics of incoming laser radiation and transmit a laser warning output signal, wherein the laser warning output signal may include wavelength characteristics of the laser radiation, corresponding protective eyewear type, and location of the source of the laser radiation. | 07-10-2014 |
20140307411 | Multi-lamp Solar Simulator - A solar simulator including an array of lamp modules, wherein each lamp module of the array includes a lamp configured to generate light, a homogenizer having an input end and an output end, a beam divergence lens positioned to focus the light onto the input end of the homogenizer, and an imaging lens positioned to receive the light from the output end of the homogenizer and image the light onto a target plane. | 10-16-2014 |
20150252977 | LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAVING LIGHT HOMOGENIZER - A light assembly is configured to provide a uniform light pattern onto a target, and may include a housing, a light source retained within the housing, wherein the light source is configured to generate a generated light beam, and a light homogenizer retained with the housing and disposed within a light path downstream from the light source. The light homogenizer includes a main body having an input end and an output end, and is configured to receive the generated light beam at the input end. The light homogenizer is configured to homogenize the generated light beam and output homogenized light at the output end. A focusing lens may be moveably retained with the housing and disposed within the light path downstream from the light homogenizer. The focusing lens is configured to focus the homogenized light onto the target. | 09-10-2015 |
20160047529 | MULTI-WAVELENGTH LIGHT EMITTING ASSEMBLY - A light assembly may include a reflector having a focal point in space, and a first light source configured to generate a first light at a first wavelength proximate to the focal point during a first illumination mode. The first light reflects off the reflector as a first collimated beam at the first wavelength. One or more second light sources are configured to direct one or more second light beams at one or more different wavelengths towards the focal point during a second illumination mode. The different wavelength(s) differ from the first wavelength. At least a portion of the second light beam(s) reflects off the reflector as one or more second collimated beams at the different wavelength(s). | 02-18-2016 |
20160062027 | REMOTE SOURCE LIGHT-GUIDING LIGHT ASSEMBLY - A light assembly may include a reflector having a reflective surface that defines an internal volume. A focal point is within the internal volume. A light source may be positioned outside of the internal volume of the reflector. The light source is configured to generate at least one light beam. A light guide may include an input end proximate to the light source and an output end proximate to the reflective surface. The light guide is configured to receive the light beam(s) at the input end and direct the light beam(s) out of the output end toward the reflective surface. | 03-03-2016 |
20160071719 | High-intensity Discharge Lamp Assembly and Method - A lamp assembly including a housing defining an internal volume and a lamp positioned in the internal volume, the lamp including a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein the first electrode is both thermally and electrically coupled to the housing, and wherein the second electrode is thermally coupled to the housing by way of a thermally conductive, electrically insulative material and a heat transfer element. | 03-10-2016 |
20160084896 | Flashlamp Degradation Monitoring System and Method - A method for monitoring degradation of a flashlamp including triggering the flashlamp to produce a light pulse, monitoring at least one parameter as a function of time to obtain a pulse waveform of the light pulse, comparing the pulse waveform to at least one reference pulse waveform to determine a difference therebetween, and flagging an end-of-lamp-life condition when the difference exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 03-24-2016 |
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20090279277 | OPTICAL SOURCE ASSEMBLY SUITABLE FOR USE AS A SOLAR SIMULATOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The optical source assembly/solar simulator comprises a light source, and a reflector for collecting the light and directing the light in a desired direction. In certain embodiments a spectral filter assembly receives the light from the reflector and blocks at least some of the light at specific wavelengths to produce filtered light. The spectral filter assembly is quickly and easily adjustable to vary the spectral spread of the light in the output beam. A homogenizer receives the filtered light and produces a homogenized beam having a substantially uniform irradiance distribution across the beam's cross-section and a substantially uniform spectral distribution across the beam's cross-section. In certain embodiments, a lens assembly images and sizes the homogenized beam at a point in space where a device to be tested can be placed. | 11-12-2009 |
20100014080 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A SOLAR SIMULATOR - System and method for testing solar cells is provided. The system includes a first light source configured to generate a first optical beam; a second light source configured to generate a second optical beam; a reflector for each light source, configured to collimate and direct each of the first optical beam and the second optical beam; a spectral filter assembly associated with each of the first light source and the second light source, the spectral filter assembly configured to (a) receive the first optical beam and the second optical beam (b) split each of the first optical beam and the second optical beam into “N” smaller optical beams, and (c) filter the “N” smaller optical beams; a re-imaging assembly for each spectral filter assembly configured to re-image the smaller “N” optical beam at a dichroic mirror that receives one or more N beams. | 01-21-2010 |
20100271799 | Optical Source Assembly Suitable for Use as a Solar Simulator and Associated Methods - An apparatus may have a light source configured to generate light, a reflector configured to collect the light and direct the light in a desired direction, a spectral filter assembly configured to receive the light from the reflector. The spectral filter assembly may have a stationary frame and a plurality of filter elements supported by the stationary frame. Filter elements of the plurality of filter elements may simultaneously filter a desired quantity of light within wavelength band to provide a filtered output light beam. A homogenizer may be configured to receive the filtered output light beam and produce a homogenized light beam having a substantially uniform irradiance distribution across a cross-section of the homogenized light beam. | 10-28-2010 |
20120206913 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULATING SOLAR LIGHT - Described herein is a method and apparatus for simulating solar light to create an ideal testing environment for solar panels and the like. The method and apparatus may also be used to test solar resistance for color fading or resistance to high levels of solar energy. The apparatus generally consists of a plurality of mirrors directed towards a multi-faceted mirror, from which the light beams converge towards a target plane. The light intensity at the target plane is, according to one embodiment, between 100 and 200 suns. | 08-16-2012 |
20120313661 | SOLAR CELL TESTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A solar cell testing apparatus may include an illuminator for directing light energy on a solar cell under test. The solar cell testing apparatus may also include a device for selectively positioning different filters of a multiplicity of filters in an optical path between the illuminator and the solar cell under test to at least one of measure performance and detect any defects in the solar cell. The multiplicity of filters may include a first set of filters and a second set of filters. Each filter of the first set of filters is adapted for passing a predetermined percentage of intensity of the light energy from the illuminator onto the solar cell under test. The second set of filters being adapted for testing the solar cell under different spectrums of light. | 12-13-2012 |
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20090058322 | ADAPTIVE CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A SOLID STATE LIGHTING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for adaptive control of a solid-state lighting system consisting of one or more groups of one or more light-emitting elements The invention comprises a voltage control device to provide each group with an independently controllable voltage A feedback system to detect and generate a signal representative of drive currents through the one or more groups A computing device then adaptively evaluates, based on the signal, a required voltage that achieves a desired respective drive current in each of the one or more groups. | 03-05-2009 |
20090066266 | INTEGRATED POWER AND CONTROL UNIT FOR A SOLID-STATE LIGHTING DEVICE - The present invention provides an integrated power and control unit for use with a solid-state lighting device. The integrated power and control unit comprises a power input and a data input. The power input receives power from a power source, wherein this power is configured in a first power format and the data input receives control data from a control data source, wherein the control data is configured in a first data format. The integrated power and control unit further comprises a translation device coupled to the power input and the data input. The translation device is configured to convert the power in the first power format to power in a second power format and further configured to convert the control data in the first data format to control data in a second data format. The second power format and second data format are compatible with the required power and data formats of the solid-state lighting device and transmit the required power and data formats of the solid-state lighting device using a power and data output. | 03-12-2009 |
20100096993 | Integrated Modular Lighting Unit - The present invention provides an integrated self-contained lighting module which can be used on its own, or in conjunction with other modules to produce white light, or light of any other colour within the colour spectrum. Each module comprises one or more light-emitting elements, a drive and control system, a feedback system, thermal management system, optical system, and optionally a communication system enabling communication between modules and/or other control systems. Depending on the configuration, the lighting module can operate autonomously or its functionality can be determined based on either or both internal signals and externally received signals. | 04-22-2010 |
20110151114 | COMPOSITE PATTERNING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING ELEMENTS FROM HOST SUBSTRATE BY ESTABLISHING CONFORMAL CONTACT BETWEEN DEVICE AND A CONTACT SURFACE - A composite patterning device includes a stiff first layer having a Young's modulus in a first range, a flexible second layer having a Young's modulus in a second range, a fluidic layer interposed between the first and second layers and having a Young's modulus in a variable range, and a relief pattern in the second layer. The device can be used for establishing conformal contact between the relief pattern in the second layer and a contact surface of a host substrate with attached elements. Then, a magnetic field is applied to the device so as to increase the Young's modulus of the fluidic layer to be similar to that of second layer after which a force is applied to the contact surface so as to release and remove the elements from the host substrate by withdrawing the device. | 06-23-2011 |
20110163682 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DRIVING LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENTS - A system topology and circuit design for efficiently and stably driving currents through strings of solid state light emitting elements by providing current sources that are controlled by a stable voltage reference. | 07-07-2011 |
20110315956 | Electronic Devices with Yielding Substrates - In accordance with certain embodiments, a semiconductor die is adhered directly to a yielding substrate with a pressure-activated adhesive notwithstanding any nonplanarity of the surface of the semiconductor die or non-coplanarity of the semiconductor die contacts. | 12-29-2011 |
20110316422 | FAILURE MITIGATION IN ARRAYS OF LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES - In accordance with certain embodiments, an illumination system comprising a plurality of power strings features elements facilitating compensation for failure of one or more light-emitting elements connected along each power string. | 12-29-2011 |
20120212138 | ILLUMINATION CONTROL THROUGH SELECTIVE ACTIVATION AND DE-ACTIVATION OF LIGHTING ELEMENTS - In various embodiments, an illumination system includes multiple light-emitting strings that are selectively activated or deactivated to regulate an overall output of the array. | 08-23-2012 |
20120217496 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH YIELDING SUBSTRATES - In accordance with certain embodiments, an unpackaged inorganic LED die is adhered directly to a yielding substrate with a pressure-activated adhesive notwithstanding any nonplanarity of the surface of the unpackaged inorganic LED die or non-coplanarity of the contacts thereof. | 08-30-2012 |
20130181238 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH YIELDING SUBSTRATES - In accordance with certain embodiments, a semiconductor die is adhered directly to a yielding substrate with a pressure-activated adhesive notwithstanding any nonplanarity of the surface of the semiconductor die or non-coplanarity of the semiconductor die contacts. | 07-18-2013 |
20130300294 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DRIVING LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENTS - A system topology and circuit design for efficiently and stably driving currents through strings of solid state light emitting elements by providing current sources that are controlled by a stable voltage reference. | 11-14-2013 |
20140034960 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH YIELDING SUBSTRATES - In accordance with certain embodiments, a semiconductor die is adhered directly to a yielding substrate with a pressure-activated adhesive notwithstanding any nonplanarity of the surface of the semiconductor die or non-coplanarity of the semiconductor die contacts. | 02-06-2014 |
20140062302 | FAILURE MITIGATION IN ARRAYS OF LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES - In accordance with certain embodiments, an illumination system comprising a plurality of power strings features elements facilitating compensation for failure of one or more light-emitting elements connected along each power string. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062315 | WIRING BOARDS FOR ARRAY-BASED ELECTRONIC DEVICES - In accordance with certain embodiments, lighting systems include one or more lightsheets each including a plurality of strings of light-emitting elements, control elements, and power conductors for supplying power to the light-emitting elements and control elements. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062316 | WIRING BOARDS FOR ARRAY-BASED ELECTRONIC DEVICES - In accordance with certain embodiments, lighting systems include one or more lightsheets each including a plurality of strings of light-emitting elements, control elements, and power conductors for supplying power to the light-emitting elements and control elements. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062318 | WIRING BOARDS FOR ARRAY-BASED ELECTRONIC DEVICES - In accordance with certain embodiments, lighting systems include one or more lightsheets each including a plurality of strings of light-emitting elements, control elements, and power conductors for supplying power to the light-emitting elements and control elements. | 03-06-2014 |
20140167611 | LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT REPAIR IN ARRAY-BASED LIGHTING DEVICES - In accordance with certain embodiments, patches with replacement light-emitting elements thereon are utilized to repair lighting-system fault locations. | 06-19-2014 |
20140175993 | WIRING BOARDS FOR ARRAY-BASED ELECTRONIC DEVICES - In accordance with certain embodiments, lighting systems include one or more lightsheets each including a plurality of strings of light-emitting elements, control elements, and power conductors for supplying power to the light-emitting elements and control elements. | 06-26-2014 |
20140191257 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH YIELDING SUBSTRATES - In accordance with certain embodiments, a semiconductor die is adhered directly to a yielding substrate with a pressure-activated adhesive notwithstanding any nonplanarity of the surface of the semiconductor die or non-coplanarity of the semiconductor die contacts. | 07-10-2014 |
20140312788 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In various embodiments, a control system for an electronic circuit iteratively applies voltage to and senses current from a load to regulate operation of the load. | 10-23-2014 |
20150042231 | FAILURE MITIGATION IN ARRAYS OF LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES - In accordance with certain embodiments, an illumination system comprising a plurality of power strings features elements facilitating compensation for failure of one or more light-emitting elements connected along each power string. | 02-12-2015 |
20150077991 | WIRING BOARDS FOR ARRAY-BASED ELECTRONIC DEVICES - In accordance with certain embodiments, lighting systems include one or more lightsheets each including a plurality of strings of light-emitting elements, control elements, and power conductors for supplying power to the light-emitting elements and control elements. | 03-19-2015 |
20150108906 | WIRING BOARDS FOR ARRAY-BASED ELECTRONIC DEVICES - In accordance with certain embodiments, lighting systems include one or more lightsheets each including a plurality of strings of light-emitting elements, control elements, and power conductors for supplying power to the light-emitting elements and control elements. | 04-23-2015 |
20150108907 | WIRING BOARDS FOR ARRAY-BASED ELECTRONIC DEVICES - In accordance with certain embodiments, lighting systems include one or more lightsheets each including a plurality of strings of light-emitting elements, control elements, and power conductors for supplying power to the light-emitting elements and control elements. | 04-23-2015 |
20150115907 | NON-LINEAR SYSTEM CONTROL METHODS - In various embodiments, a control system for an electronic circuit iteratively applies voltage to and senses current from a load to regulate operation of the load. | 04-30-2015 |
20150208469 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In various embodiments, a converter for a lighting apparatus iteratively applies voltage to and senses current from the lighting apparatus to regulate operation thereof. | 07-23-2015 |
20150236214 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH YIELDING SUBSTRATES - In accordance with certain embodiments, a semiconductor die is adhered directly to a yielding substrate with a pressure-activated adhesive notwithstanding any nonplanarity of the surface of the semiconductor die or non-coplanarity of the semiconductor die contacts. | 08-20-2015 |
20150326117 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In various embodiments, a control system for an electronic circuit iteratively applies voltage to and senses current from a load to regulate operation of the load. | 11-12-2015 |