Patent ID: 6376996
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: B60Q

Abstract:
Apparatus for synchronizing the operation of a strobe light with an auxiliary light generator of diverse type, the strobe light including a gaseous discharge tube which is periodically energized whereby current flows therethrough and light pulses are serially generated in accordance with a preselected flash pattern, said apparatus comprising:means for sensing current flow through a gaseous discharge tube and generating periodic signals commensurate therewith; means for shaping said periodic signals to produce spaced timing pulses; controller means responsive to said timing pulses for determining the spacing therebetween and generating gating control signals of preselected duration which lead said timing pulses by a predetermined interval; and normally open switch means connected between a source of direct current and an auxiliary light generator, said switch means being responsive to said gating control signals whereby light pulses generated by the strobe light will be superimposed on light emitted by the auxiliary light generator.