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Electro-optical illumination control system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-13
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Granted: 1984-09-11
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Expires: 1997-12-13
Abstract
Abstract Control of illumination with illumination amplifier devices provides a basis for implementing various types of illumination systems. Also illumination amplifiers in closed illumination servo loops provide improved illumination control. An illumination control system provides precise control of camera operations for photographic and photoplotter applications. Illumination amplifier devices are used in conjunction with electronic control circuits to provide flexibility and precision in camera systems, reducing reliance on prior art mechanical devices. Illumination control circuits are presented in the form of digital gates and flip-flops and in the form of analog computational elements to provide illumination computer systems. In addition, a batch fabricated illumination computer arrangement is presented for improved implementation of illumination control systems. Illumination amplifiers are further configured for control of illumination in buildings and automobiles. Various types of devices such as windows, shutters, shades and visors are configured with illumination amplifiers to provide electronic control of illumination. Batch fabricated display arrangements are provided having an illumination source integral with an illumination amplifier for low cost, small volume, and flexibility. Also, colored display arrangements are provided for control of colors with illumination amplifier devices. A projection illumination amplifier arrangement is provided having high-intensity large-screen capability and heat transfer design for cooling.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilbert P. Hyatt
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CPC Classifications
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Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
An illumination control system comprising: control means for generating a pulse modulated control signal, said control means including a. means for generating an analog input signal and b. means for generating the pulse modulated control signal in response to the analog input signal; and illumination amplifier means for controlling illumination in response to the pulse modulated control signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
An illumination control system comprising: control means for generating a pulse modulated control signal, said control means including a. means for generating an analog input signal and b. means for generating the pulse modulated control signal in response to the analog input signal; and illumination amplifier means for controlling illumination in response to the pulse modulated control signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein said illumination amplifier means includes a liquid crystal device for providing controlled transmissivity in response to the pulse modulated control signal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein said illumination amplfier means includes means for controlled reflectivity in response to the pulse modulated control signal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein said system is a television receiver system.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
95 words
The system as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein said pulse modulated signal generating means includes means for generating a pulse width modulated control signal in response to the analog input signal, wherein the control signal is a pulse width modulated control signal, wherein the pulse width modulated control signal has a pulse width characteristic that is related to amplitude of the analog input signal, and wherein the controlled illumination from said illumination amplifier means has an intensity characteristic that is related to the pulse width characteristic of the pulse width modulated control signal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein the controlled illumination from said illumination amplifier means has an intensity characteristic that is related to an amplitude characteristic of the analog input signal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein the controlled illumination from said illumination amplifier means has an illumination intensity characteristic that is related to modulation of said pulse modulated control signal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
An illumination control system comprising: analog means for processing an analog signal; pulse modulation means for generating a pulse modulated signal in response to the processed analog signal from said analog means; and illumination amplifier means for controlling intensity of illumination in response to the pulse modulated signal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
An illumination control system comprising: analog means for processing an analog signal; pulse modulation means for generating a pulse modulated signal in response to the processed analog signal from said analog means; and illumination amplifier means for controlling intensity of illumination in response to the pulse modulated signal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
61 words
The system as set forth in claim 8 above, wherein said pulse modulation means includes means for controlling width of a pulse in response to amplitude of the processed analog signal and wherein the intensity controlled illumination from said illumination amplifier means has an intensity that is related to pulse width of the pulse modulated signal from said pulse modulation means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
62 words
An illumination control system comprising: illumination source for generating source illumination; electrical control means for generating an electrical control signal; a liquid crystal device for generating controlled illumination in response to the source illumination from said illumination source means and the electrical control signal from said electrical control means; and projection means for generating projection illumination in response to the controlled illumination.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
62 words
An illumination control system comprising: illumination source for generating source illumination; electrical control means for generating an electrical control signal; a liquid crystal device for generating controlled illumination in response to the source illumination from said illumination source means and the electrical control signal from said electrical control means; and projection means for generating projection illumination in response to the controlled illumination.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system as set forth in claim 10 above, wherein said projection means includes an optical lens for generating the projected illumination in response to the controlled illumination.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system as set forth in claim 10 above, further comprising screen means for generating an illumination image in response to the projected illumination.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
An illumination control system comprising: illumination amplifier means for controlling illumination and heat transfer means for removing heat from said illumination amplifier means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
An illumination control system comprising: illumination amplifier means for controlling illumination and heat transfer means for removing heat from said illumination amplifier means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system as set forth in claim 13 above, further comprising control means for generating an electrical control signal, wherein said illumination amplifier means is responsive to the electrical control signal for controlling the illuminaton.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
43 words
The system as set forth in claim 14 above, further comprising a high intensity illumination source for generating high intensity illumination, wherein said illumination amplifier means is arranged for controlling the illumination in response to the high intensity illumination from said illumination source.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system as set forth in claim 15 above, further comprising projection means for projecting the controlled illumination from said illumination amplifier means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
32 words
An illumination control system comprising: illumination amplifier means for controlling illumination in response to an electrical control signal; means for generating the electrical signal; and means for cooling said illumination amplifier means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
32 words
An illumination control system comprising: illumination amplifier means for controlling illumination in response to an electrical control signal; means for generating the electrical signal; and means for cooling said illumination amplifier means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system as set forth in claim 17 above, wherein said cooling means includes forced air means for conductively cooling said illumination amplifier means with forced air flow.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system as set forth in claim 17 above, wherein said cooling means includes a heat sink for transferring heat from said illumination amplifier means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system as set forth in claim 17 above, wherein said cooling means includes fluid conducting means for conducting cooling fluid to improve heat transfer from said illumination amplifier means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system as set forth in claim 17 above, wherein said cooling means includes integral cooling means for improving heat transfer from said illumination amplifier means, said integral cooling means being constructed as an integral part of said illumination amplifier means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
50 words
An illumination control system comprising an illumination amplifier for controlling illumination, said illumination amplifier including a. substrate means for containing electro-optical material, b. edge supporting means for supporting said substrate means at an outer edge, and c. internal supporting means for supporting said substrate means internal to the outer edge.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
50 words
An illumination control system comprising an illumination amplifier for controlling illumination, said illumination amplifier including a. substrate means for containing electro-optical material, b. edge supporting means for supporting said substrate means at an outer edge, and c. internal supporting means for supporting said substrate means internal to the outer edge.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system as set forth in claim 22 above, wherein said illumination amplifier includes a large panel illumination amplifier and wherein said internal supporting means includes supporting elements for providing the internal support.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system as set forth in claim 22 above, further comprising means for mounting said illumination amplifier as a window of a building.
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