Circuits and methods for driving light sources
    11.
    发明授权
    Circuits and methods for driving light sources 有权
    用于驱动光源的电路和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09030121B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-12

    申请号:US12953353

    申请日:2010-11-23

    CPC classification number: H05B33/0824

    Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide circuits and methods for driving light sources, e.g., a light-emitting diode (LED) light source. In one embodiment, a lamp includes a rectifier rectifying an AC voltage to a rectified AC voltage, an LED light source, and a switch coupled to the LED light source in series controlling a current through the LED light source according to a predetermined current reference. The LED light source and the switch coupled in series receive the rectified AC voltage while the switch is controlled linearly.

    Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例提供了用于驱动光源的电路和方法,例如发光二极管(LED)光源。 在一个实施例中,灯包括整流AC电压到整流AC电压的整流器,LED光源和耦合到LED光源的开关,其根据预定的电流参考串联控制通过LED光源的电流。 LED光源和串联的开关串联接收整流的交流电压,同时开关线性控制。

    Systems and methods for driving a light source

    公开(公告)号:US08228004B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-24

    申请号:US12561888

    申请日:2009-09-17

    Abstract: A circuit for driving a light source includes a voltage converter, a switch and a controller. The voltage converter converts an AC input voltage signal to a first rectified AC voltage signal. The voltage converter further generates an average signal proportional to an average voltage level of the first rectified AC voltage signal. The switch is coupled to the light source in series. The controller coupled to the voltage converter and the switch compares the first rectified AC voltage signal with the average signal to generate a pulse signal. The controller further generates a dimming control signal based on the pulse signal to control the switch thereby controlling dimming of the light source.

    Circuits and methods for controlling dimming of a light source
    13.
    发明授权
    Circuits and methods for controlling dimming of a light source 有权
    用于控制光源调光的电路和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08111017B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-07

    申请号:US12834672

    申请日:2010-07-12

    CPC classification number: H05B37/0263 H05B33/0845

    Abstract: A controller for controlling dimming of a light source includes a detection pin, an input signal pin, and a monitoring pin. The detection pin is operable for monitoring a rectified voltage and for detecting whether the rectified voltage comes from a TRIAC dimmer or an on/off switch dimmer. The input signal pin is operable for receiving an input signal indicative of the rectified voltage and the controller controls dimming of the light source according to the input signal if the rectified voltage comes from a TRIAC dimmer. The monitoring pin is operable for receiving a monitoring signal indicating an operation of the on/off switch dimmer and the controller controls dimming of the light source according to the monitoring signal if the rectified voltage comes from an on/off switch dimmer.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制光源调光的控制器包括检测引脚,输入信号引脚和监视引脚。 检测引脚可用于监控整流电压,并检测整流电压是否来自TRIAC调光器或开/关开关调光器。 输入信号引脚可操作用于接收指示整流电压的输入信号,如果整流电压来自TRIAC调光器,则控制器根据输入信号控制光源的调光。 监视引脚可操作用于接收指示开/关开关调光器的操作的监视信号,并且如果整流电压来自开/关开关调光器,则控制器根据监控信号控制光源的调光。

    Driving circuit with dimming controller for driving light sources
    14.
    发明申请
    Driving circuit with dimming controller for driving light sources 有权
    带调光控制器驱动光源的驱动电路

    公开(公告)号:US20100148691A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-17

    申请号:US12316480

    申请日:2008-12-12

    CPC classification number: H05B33/0815 Y02B20/346 Y02B20/348

    Abstract: There is provided a driving circuit for controlling power of a light source. The driving circuit includes a power converter and a dimming controller. The power converter is coupled between a power source and the light source, and can receive power from the power source and provide a regulated power to the light source. The dimming controller is coupled to the power converter, and can receive a switch monitoring signal. The switch monitoring signal can indicate an operation of a power switch coupled between the power source and the driving circuit. The dimming controller is further operable for adjusting the regulated power from the power converter by controlling a switch coupled in series with the light source according to the switch monitoring signal.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于控制光源的功率的驱动电路。 驱动电路包括功率转换器和调光控制器。 功率转换器耦合在电源和光源之间,并且可以从电源接收电力并向光源提供稳定的电力。 调光控制器耦合到功率转换器,并且可以接收开关监视信号。 开关监视信号可以指示耦合在电源和驱动电路之间的电源开关的操作。 调光控制器还可操作用于通过根据开关监视信号控制与光源串联耦合的开关来调节来自功率转换器的调节功率。

    Portable lighting device and method thereof
    15.
    发明授权
    Portable lighting device and method thereof 失效
    便携式照明装置及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US08120263B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-21

    申请号:US12493420

    申请日:2009-06-29

    CPC classification number: H05B33/0815 H05B33/0824 Y02B20/346

    Abstract: A portable lighting device includes a power source, a controller, and a load. The controller comprises a power input terminal which is electrically connected to the power source via a switch. The load is electrically connected to a power output terminal of the controller and is capable of providing a feedback signal. The controller regulates the power being provided to the load according to the feedback signal and a conduction status of the switch.

    Abstract translation: 便携式照明装置包括电源,控制器和负载。 控制器包括经由开关电连接到电源的电源输入端子。 负载电连接到控制器的电源输出端子,并且能够提供反馈信号。 控制器根据反馈信号和开关的导通状态来调节提供给负载的功率。

    Circuits and methods for driving light sources
    16.
    发明授权
    Circuits and methods for driving light sources 有权
    用于驱动光源的电路和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08040071B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-18

    申请号:US12968035

    申请日:2010-12-14

    CPC classification number: H05B33/0815 H05B33/0824

    Abstract: In one embodiment, a driving circuit includes an AC/DC converter which converts an AC voltage to a DC voltage and a DC/DC linear regulator which regulates a current through, e.g., an LED light source, according to a first current reference if a monitoring signal indicating the DC voltage is within a predetermined range, and regulates the current according to a second current reference less than the first current reference if the monitoring signal is beyond the predetermined range. In another embodiment, a controller controlling power to an LED light source turns on a first plurality of LEDs and turns off a second plurality of LEDs if a monitoring signal indicative of a DC voltage received by the LED light source is within a predetermined range, and turns on both first and second plurality of LEDs if the monitoring signal is beyond the predetermined range.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,驱动电路包括将AC电压转换为DC电压的AC / DC转换器,以及DC / DC线性调节器,DC调节器通过例如LED光源来调节电流,根据第一电流参考,如果 指示DC电压的监视信号在预定范围内,并且如果监视信号超出预定范围,则根据小于第一电流参考值的第二电流基准来调节电流。 在另一个实施例中,如果指示由LED光源接收到的直流电压的监视信号在预定范围内,控制LED光源的控制器的控制器接通第一多个LED并且关闭第二多个LED,并且 如果监视信号超过预定范围,则打开第一和第二多个LED。

    Portable lighting device and method thereof
    17.
    发明授权
    Portable lighting device and method thereof 失效
    便携式照明装置及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US08508142B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-13

    申请号:US13400121

    申请日:2012-02-20

    CPC classification number: H05B33/0815 H05B33/0824

    Abstract: A portable lighting device includes a controller, a power source that provides a voltage, and a load that includes a light emitting diode (LED) light source. The controller receives the voltage and regulates a current of the LED light source based on a sensing signal indicating the voltage of the power source. The controller regulates the current of the LED light source to a first current level if the voltage of the power source is greater than a first voltage level, and to a second current level if the voltage of the power source is less than a second voltage level. The second voltage level is less than the first voltage level. The controller regulates the current of the LED light source to vary according to the sensing signal if the voltage of the power source is between the first voltage level and the second voltage level.

    Abstract translation: 便携式照明装置包括控制器,提供电压的电源以及包括发光二极管(LED)光源的负载。 控制器基于指示电源电压的感测信号接收电压并调节LED光源的电流。 如果电源的电压大于第一电压电平,则控制器将LED光源的电流调节到第一电流电平,并且如果电源的电压小于第二电压电平,则控制器将电流调节到第一电流水平 。 第二电压电平小于第一电压电平。 如果电源的电压处于第一电压电平和第二电压电平之间,则控制器调节LED光源的电流根据感测信号而变化。

    Circuit for vehicle lighting
    18.
    发明授权
    Circuit for vehicle lighting 失效
    汽车照明电路

    公开(公告)号:US08169147B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-01

    申请号:US12561483

    申请日:2009-09-17

    CPC classification number: B60Q11/005 H05B33/089 H05B33/0893 Y02B20/383

    Abstract: A circuit for driving a vehicle lamp includes a current path coupled between a power line and ground, and a monitoring unit coupled to the power line. The current path includes a dummy load. The monitoring unit can monitor a testing signal applied to the power line. The testing signal can test whether the vehicle lamp operates properly. The monitoring unit can conduct the current path to enable a current to flow through the dummy load to ground to decrease a total resistance of the circuit if the testing signal is detected.

    Abstract translation: 用于驱动车辆灯的电路包括耦合在电力线和地之间的电流路径以及耦合到电力线的监视单元。 当前路径包括虚拟负载。 监控单元可以监控施加到电源线的测试信号。 测试信号可以测试车灯是否正常工作。 如果检测到测试信号,监控单元可以传导电流路径,使得电流能够通过虚拟负载流到地,以减小电路的总电阻。

    Circuits and methods for driving light sources
    19.
    发明授权
    Circuits and methods for driving light sources 失效
    用于驱动光源的电路和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08564219B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-22

    申请号:US13096646

    申请日:2011-04-28

    CPC classification number: H05B33/0812 Y02B20/345 Y02B20/348

    Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide circuits and methods for driving a light-emitting diode (LED) light source. In one embodiment, a printed circuit board (PCB) includes a bridge rectifier rectifying an AC voltage to a rectified AC voltage, an LED light source, and a first switch coupled to the LED light source in series controlling a current through the LED light source according to a predetermined current reference. The LED light source and the first switch coupled in series receive the rectified AC voltage while the first switch is controlled linearly. The circuit further includes a current path coupled in parallel with the LED light source and an illuminated switch coupled between the AC power source and the bridge rectifier.

    Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例提供用于驱动发光二极管(LED)光源的电路和方法。 在一个实施例中,印刷电路板(PCB)包括将AC电压整流到整流的AC电压的桥式整流器,LED光源和耦合到LED光源的第一开关,其串联地控制通过LED光源的电流 根据预定的电流参考。 LED光源和串联耦合的第一开关在第一开关线性控制的同时接收整流的交流电压。 电路还包括与LED光源并联耦合的电流通路和耦合在AC电源和桥式整流器之间的照明开关。

    Circuits and methods for driving light sources

    公开(公告)号:US08232738B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-31

    申请号:US13096646

    申请日:2011-04-28

    Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide circuits and methods for driving a light-emitting diode (LED) light source. In one embodiment, a printed circuit board (PCB) includes a bridge rectifier rectifying an AC voltage to a rectified AC voltage, an LED light source, and a first switch coupled to the LED light source in series controlling a current through the LED light source according to a predetermined current reference. The LED light source and the first switch coupled in series receive the rectified AC voltage while the first switch is controlled linearly. The circuit further includes a current path coupled in parallel with the LED light source and an illuminated switch coupled between the AC power source and the bridge rectifier.

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