18523573. Electronic Devices With Ambient Light Angular Detection simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Electronic Devices With Ambient Light Angular Detection
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Inventor(s)
Christopher M Dodson of Denver CO (US)
Guocheng Shao of Palo Alto CA (US)
Electronic Devices With Ambient Light Angular Detection - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18523573 titled 'Electronic Devices With Ambient Light Angular Detection
The abstract describes an electronic device with an optical sensor, such as an ambient light sensor, that includes photodetectors and light control layers to detect ambient light and compute angular information.
- The electronic device has an ambient light sensor with photodetectors and light control layers.
- The light control layers consist of concentric strips of opaque or light-absorbing material.
- The light control layers may include one, two, or three or more layers separated by transparent substrates.
- The device's control circuitry processes readings from the photodetectors to calculate angular information on the ambient light.
Potential Applications: - Automatic brightness adjustment in displays - Adaptive lighting control in smart homes - Energy-efficient lighting systems in buildings
Problems Solved: - Inaccurate ambient light detection - Limited control over lighting conditions - Wasted energy due to inefficient lighting systems
Benefits: - Improved user experience with automatic brightness adjustments - Energy savings through optimized lighting control - Enhanced comfort and productivity in various environments
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Lighting Solutions for Enhanced User Experience" This technology can be used in smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart home devices, and commercial lighting systems to provide efficient and adaptive lighting solutions.
Prior Art: Further research can be conducted in the field of ambient light sensors, photodetectors, and light control layers to explore existing technologies and innovations in this area.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in ambient light sensor technology, photodetector efficiency, and smart lighting systems to leverage the latest developments in the industry.
Questions about Ambient Light Sensors: 1. How do ambient light sensors improve user experience in electronic devices? 2. What are the key factors to consider when designing light control layers for ambient light sensors?
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device may have an optical sensor such as an ambient light sensor for detecting ambient light. The ambient light sensor may include one or more photodetectors and light control layers disposed over the photodetectors. The light control layers may include light control structures forming concentric strips of opaque or light absorbing material. The light control layers may include one layer of light control structures, two layers of light control structures, or three or more layers of light control structures separated by one or more intervening transparent substrates. The electronic device may include associated control circuitry configured to compute angular information on the ambient light based on readings output from the one or more photodetectors.
