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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 26, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2009
Aleksandar Pance, Saratoga, CA (US);
Duncan Kerr, San Francisco, CA (US);
Brett Bilbrey, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Brandon Dean Slack, Campbell, CA (US);
Aleksandar Pance, Saratoga, CA (US);
Duncan Kerr, San Francisco, CA (US);
Brett Bilbrey, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Brandon Dean Slack, Campbell, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
There are provided systems, devices and methods for operating a light source with a light sensor to provide a desired light output. In particular, in one embodiment, there is provided a light control system. The light control system includes a light source and a light sensor that share a common light pathway. Additionally, the light control system includes a controller electrically coupled to the light source and the light sensor. The controller operates the light source and the light sensor alternatively during a periodic cycle having a frequency of approximately 60 Hz or greater to achieve a desired visual effect based on ambient lighting conditions.