Dimming algorithms based upon light bulb type

Details Dimming algorithms based upon light bulb type Dimming algorithms based upon light bulb type

2007-06-19

2010-12-21

Vu, David Hung (Department: 2821)

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems

Current and/or voltage regulation

C315S294000, C315SDIG002

Reexamination Certificate

active

07855518

ABSTRACT:
A lighting control circuit for dimming a light is provided with different algorithms that are utilized to dim fluorescent and incandescent lights. Some method of identifying the type of light which is to be dimmed, reports to a control for the lighting control circuit, and the appropriate algorithm is then selected and utilized.

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