Industry Patents

Patent: 3760174

Programmable Light Source

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Patent Number: 3760174 
Title: Programmable Light Source 
Abstract: A programmable light source in which the intensity and chromaticity of the light output signal can be modulated in accordance with a predetermined program is disclosed. The output of a plurality of light emitting diodes is combined in a light funnel to produce a composite light signal. The current through each of the diodes is selectively controlled to intensity and chromatically modulate the composite signal.  
Country of Issue: US 
First Named Inventor: Boenning, Nasuta 
Assignee: Westinghouse 
Continuation or Divisional of:  
International Classification: G03B 15/02 
US Classification: 240/1 R 
Issue Date: 09-18-1973 
Filing Date: 05-31-1972 
Application : 258376 
Notes:  
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: 3760174 at Freepatentsonline 
Link to World Patent Family1: World Patent Family at European Patent Office 
Link to Google Patents1: 3760174 at Google Patents 

 

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