Patent ID: 9010959
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: F21L,F21S,F21Y,Y02B

Abstract:
1. A system for generating artificial light of a desired optimal intensity to illuminate any desired interior or exterior structure or space, comprising a. solar energy capture means for capturing outdoor ambient sunlight and producing an electric output; b. connector wire means comprising a wire connected to said electric output for directing said electric output to light-producing means; c. light-producing means capable of receiving said electric output and producing therefrom artificial light of a desired optimal intensity to illuminate a selected interior or exterior space; d. switch means operable to commence production of light by said light-producing means or to halt production of light by said light-producing means; e. driver circuit control means interposed between said solar energy capture means and said light-producing means for controlling the operation of said light-generating system; and f. power supply means connected to said light-producing means through said driver circuit control means to provide an alternate source of power for producing artificial light of said desired optimal intensity, wherein said driver circuit control means includes diode-OR circuit means for selectively directing either said solar energy capture means or said power supply means to power said light-producing means to produce artificial light, depending on a threshold minimum intensity of light produced by said light-producing means.