Patent ID: 6373196
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: H05B,Y02B,Y10S

Abstract:
A multiplexed lamp assembly adapted to be coupled to a source of an alternating current signal, comprising:a control unit having an input side adapted to be coupled to the source, and an output side with a control line unit, said control unit receiving the alternating current signal and being operable so as to generate first, second, third and fourth control signals at said control line unit, each of the first, second, third and fourth control signals being generated during a respective one of first, second, third and fourth quadrants of a cycle of the alternating current signal; and first, second, third and fourth lamp units coupled to said control line unit and adapted to be coupled to the source, each of said first, second, third and fourth lamp units being activated by a respective one of the first, second, third and fourth control signals so as to allow current flow from the source therethrough and emit light during a respective one of the first, second, third and fourth quadrants of the alternating current signal.