Method of driving a discharge lamp, and driving unit

Details Method of driving a discharge lamp, and driving unit Method of driving a discharge lamp, and driving unit

2007-02-21

2011-11-22

Ismail, Shawki S (Department: 2819)

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems

Current and/or voltage regulation

Automatic regulation

C315S247000, C315S224000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08063586

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method of driving a discharge lamp, wherein a value of pressure in the lamp is determined during operation of the lamp at a dimmed power level, a correction factor is determined based on the dimmed power level pressure value, a required power value for a requested light output level is calculated using the correction factor, and the lamp is driven according to the required power value.

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