Abstract:
A system and method for collecting and distributing generated and/or solar radiation. A pulsed distribution subsystem combining a generated radiation source with a solar radiation collector is provided. Radiation from the pulsed distribution subsystem is provided to one or more discrete distribution systems; the discrete distributions systems transmit and distribute radiation, such as visible light, to one or more end use points in a facility.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application is a continuation of my co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/843,539, filed 26 Jul. 2010, which application claims priority to, and the benefit of, the filing of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/228,446, entitled “Apparatus and Method for Collecting and Distributing Radiation,” filed on 24 Jul. 2009. The specifications of both prior applications are incorporated herein by reference. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    1. Field of the Invention(Technical Field) 
         [0003]    The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for collecting, transmitting, and distributing solar radiation to the interior of structures or to exterior facilities. 
         [0004]    2. Description of Related Art 
         [0005]    Currently, there is a need for inexpensive, efficient lighting for structures and facilities, using solar energy. 
         [0006]    Throughout the 20th century, use of the sun as a source of energy has evolved considerably. The sun was the primary source of interior lighting for buildings during the day prior to the 20th century. Eventually, however, the cost, convenience, and performance of electric lamps improved and the sun was displaced as the primary method of lighting building interiors. When solar illumination was no longer used, a revolution in the way buildings, particularly commercial buildings, were designed occurred, making them minimally dependent on natural daylight and almost totally dependent on artificial light. As a result, artificial lighting now represents the single largest consumer of electricity in commercial buildings. 
         [0007]    During and after the oil embargo of the 1970s, renewed interest in using solar energy emerged with advancements in systems to introduce daylight into interiors, hot water heaters, photovoltaics, and other types of lighting systems that did not use oil. Today, daylighting approaches are designed to overcome earlier shortcomings related to glare, spatial and temporal variability, difficulty of spatial control, and excessive illumination. In doing so, however, a significant portion of the available visible light is wasted by shading, attenuation, and/or diffusing the dominant portion of daylight, i.e. direct sunlight, which represents more than 80% of the light reaching the earth on a typical day. Furthermore, the remaining half of energy resident in the solar spectrum, i.e. infrared radiation between 0.7 μm and 1.8 μm, is not used by typical daylighting approaches. Additionally, typical approaches add to building heat gain, require significant architectural modifications, and are not easily reconfigured. 
         [0008]    Previous attempts to use sunlight directly for interior lighting via fresnel lens collectors, reflective light-pipes, and fiber-optic bundles have been plagued by significant losses in the collection and distribution system, ineffective use of non-visible solar radiation, and a lack of integration with co-located electric lighting systems required to supplement solar lighting on cloudy days and at night. 
         [0009]    Previous attempts at illumination within structures using solar energy have used methods that typically collected the solar energy to charge batteries and to power incandescent or fluorescent lighting, which required electric utility power connection from the residence or business. Electrical power wiring needed to be run from the main utility power supply, thus creating a labor intensive installation process. Running, burying, and connecting electric wire cable is time consuming and requires specialized and skilled labor. 
         [0010]    The traditional trade-off between night-time illumination energy required and daytime solar energy collected has precluded using only solar energy and has forced inventors to also use main utility power with its inherent complexities of installation. 
         [0011]    The present invention relates in general to solar energy illumination of the interiors of structures or exterior facilities such as roads or stadiums. The present invention relates more particularly to an illumination system that collects solar energy, transmits the infrared portion through a coil and transmits the visible light portion through one or more transmittal lines, including but not limited to fiber optic cables or optical tubing, first to a directional light pulse delivery system that also is able to control the intensity of the delivered light. The present invention further relates to an illumination system that transmits the visible portion of solar radiation to a discrete directional delivery system that includes delivery to either optical tubes or photovoltaic devices. The present invention further relates to an illumination system that comprises an energy storage system that provides constant illumination to any location during both the day and the night. 
         [0012]    The present invention comprises a system to collect, transmit, direct, use, and store solar energy during daylight hours. The present invention further comprises light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that are automatically activated when solar radiation is not available, such as at night or during a cloudy day. 
         [0013]    Novel features and further scope of applicability of the present invention will be set forth in part in the detailed description to follow, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and in part will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the following, or may be learned by practice of the invention. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE PRESENT INVENTION 
       [0014]    The present invention is directed to a solar radiation collection and distribution system comprising an input fiber optic cable, a lens disposed alignedly adjacent to said cable, a mirror disposed alignedly adjacent to said lens for reflecting a portion of radiation to a second nonaligned lens, wherein said second lens focuses the radiation, a photovoltaic cell movably disposed on a track and a collector target comprising a fiber optic cable. 
         [0015]    The solar radiation collection and distribution system further comprises a motor that provides the power needed to move the photovoltaic cell back and forward along the track, in order to adjust the placement of the photovoltaic cell at any point along the track. The photovoltaic cell is movably disposed on the track to obstruct said collector target and alternately to provide radiation to the collector target. 
         [0016]    The system further comprises a second lens disposed alignedly adjacent to the mirror and a second mirror disposed alignedly adjacent to the second lens. The mirror reflects a portion of radiation to an additional nonaligned lens, and reflects a portion on to another aligned lens. The nonaligned lens focuses and directs the radiation to a second collector target. 
         [0017]    The system further comprises a second photovoltaic cell movably disposed on a second track. The collector target comprises a fiber optic cable that transmits the radiation to a destination, wherein the destination comprises an interior room of a structure. 
         [0018]    The system further comprises a generated radiation source; a rotating reflective surface directing radiation to said collector target; a high-speed motor; and a photo sensor. 
         [0019]    The present invention is also directed to a method of collecting and distributing solar radiation comprising disposing a lens alignedly adjacent to an input fiber optic cable; disposing a mirror alignedly adjacent to the lens; reflecting a portion of radiation to a second nonaligned lens; focusing the radiation; moving a photovoltaic cell on a track; and blocking and unblocking a collector target. The method further comprises providing a motor for moving the photovoltaic cell and disposing a second lens alignedly adjacent to the mirror. 
         [0020]    Additionally, the present invention provides for a method of collecting and distributing solar radiation comprising: collecting solar radiation; focusing radiation into a beam onto a reflective surface; rotating the reflective surface; reflecting the beaming radiation in a circle; collecting reflected radiation with a target; and transferring the collected radiation to an end fixture. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0021]    The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated into and form a part of the specification, illustrate one or more embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. The drawings are only for the purpose of illustrating one or more preferred embodiments of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting the invention. In the drawings: 
           [0022]      FIG. 1  is an illustration of an embodiment of the present invention comprising a discrete distribution system; 
           [0023]      FIG. 2  illustrates an embodiment of the present invention comprising the interior of a pulsed distribution system in a horizontally aligned configuration; 
           [0024]      FIG. 3  illustrates an embodiment of the present invention comprising the interior of pulsed distribution system disposed in a vertically aligned configuration; and 
           [0025]      FIG. 4  is an illustration of a large multi-story building comprising multiple rooms illuminated by an embodiment of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0026]    Solar collection technology is currently used to generate electric potential through photovoltaic cells, to generate heat with solar water heating panels, and to distribute visible light via fiber optic cables or sky lights. The embodiments of the present invention relate to an improvement on current solar collection and distribution technology. The present invention provides for a hybrid solar radiation collection and distribution system comprising both passive solar and active solar components, generating electric potential, generating heat, and distributing visible light to numerous endpoints. 
         [0027]      FIG. 1  is an illustration of an embodiment of the present invention comprising discrete distribution system  60 , showing different configurations of the embodiment. Discrete distribution system  60  reduces the intensity of the light using reflective surfaces or filters and redistributes the light into discrete amounts which can then be used in end use devices. Another embodiment of the present invention comprises an assembly that stops the transmission of light when light is not desired at an end use fixture. The assembly that stops the transmission of light comprises a photovoltaic cell that collects the light and transmits the light to a storage cell comprising a battery. 
         [0028]      FIG. 1  is a top view of discrete distribution system  60  comprising lenses  62 A,  62 B, and  62 C; mirrors  64 A,  64 B,  64 C, and  64 D; lenses  63 A,  63 B,  63 C, and  63 D; and photovoltaic cells  65 A,  65 B,  65 C, and  65 D. Input fiber optic cable  61  transfers input electromagnetic radiation  68  from a solar collector. Motors, preferably high-speed motors  69 A,  69 B,  69 C and  69 D provide power to move photovoltaic devices  65 A,  65 B,  65 C, and  65 D on tracks  74 A,  74 B,  74 C, and  74 D, respectively, to obstruct optic cables or to provide access of radiation  68  to optic cables. High-speed motors  69 A,  69 B,  69 C and  69 D preferably operate at greater than 80 Hz or 3,000 rpm. 
         [0029]    Lens  62 A focuses and transfers electromagnetic radiation  68  to mirror  64 A, which reflects a portion of the radiation to lens  63 A and transmits a portion of the electromagnetic radiation to lens  62 B. The present invention provides for the portion of radiation transferred and reflected to be varied by varying placement of the mirrors and the lens, and alternately by varying the types of lenses and mirrors. Lens  63 A focuses the radiation reflected from mirror  64 A and transmits it as focused radiation  52 A to fiber optic cable  66 A, which since it is unobstructed by photovoltaic cell  65 A absorbs radiation  52 A. Fiber optic cable  66 A then transmits a portion of the radiation to a destination. The destination comprises a room, an outside facility, or any other structure or facility where light is desired. 
         [0030]    Alternately, lens  62 B focuses electromagnetic radiation  68  that is transmitted through lens  62 A and mirror  64 A onto mirror  64 B, which reflects a portion of the electromagnetic radiation to lens  63 B, which focuses the radiation reflected from mirror  64 B and transmits it as focused radiation  52 B to fiber optic cable  66 B. Motor  69 B which is powered by electricity flowing through circuit  47 B moves photovoltaic cell  65 B on track  74 B. Photovoltaic cell  65 B obstructs fiber optic cable  66 B and thus blocks the transmittal of radiation through the fiber optic cable. Photovoltaic device  65 B creates power output  67 B. 
         [0031]    Lens  62 A, mirror  64 A, lens  62 B, mirror  64 B, and mirror  64 C transmit a portion of electromagnetic radiation  68  to lens  62 C. Mirror  64 C reflects a portion of electromagnetic radiation  68  to lens  63 C which focuses and transmits reflected radiation  52 C to fiber optic cable  66 C. Fiber optic cable  66 C is not obstructed by photovoltaic device  65 C Motor  69 B which is powered by electricity flowing through circuit  47 B moves photovoltaic cell  65 B. Electricity flowing through circuit  47 C powers motor  69 C which moves photovoltaic cell  65 C on track  74 C. Fiber optic cable  66 C transmits a portion of the radiation to a destination. The destination comprises a room, an outside facility, or any other structure or facility where light is desired. 
         [0032]    Lens  62 C focuses transmitted electromagnetic radiation onto mirror  64 D, which reflects electromagnetic radiation  68  to lens  63 D. Lens  63 D focuses the previously reflected radiation and transmits radiation  52 D to photovoltaic device  65 D. Motor  69 D which is powered by electricity flowing through circuit  47 D moves photovoltaic cell  65 D on track  74 D. Photovoltaic cell  65 D obstructs fiber optic cable  66 D and thus blocks the transmittal of radiation through the fiber optic cable. Photovoltaic device  65 D creates power output  67 D. 
         [0033]    The present invention comprises discrete distribution system  60  providing electromagnetic radiation input from a collector and subsequently transferring the electromagnetic radiation to a plurality of devices and locations as desired. 
         [0034]    An alternate embodiment of the present invention comprising discrete distribution system  60  disposes the mirrors, lens, photovoltaic devices, and optic cables illustrated in  FIG. 1  on a plurality of tracks. Motors translate the plurality of mirrors, lens, photovoltaic devices, and optic cables in a controlled fashion. The mirrors, lens, photovoltaic devices, and optic cables of the present invention are alternately disposed in any number of alternate desired configurations. 
         [0035]    Another embodiment of the discrete distribution system  60  of the present invention rotates the mirrors, lens, photovoltaic devices, and optic cables about a fixed axis by motors and maximizes efficiency and output and distributes light to any desired location and at any desired intensity. 
         [0036]    Another embodiment of the present invention comprises filters disposed adjacent to the fiber optic cables. The filters produce a plurality of colors of light at fixtures installed at desired locations. 
         [0037]      FIG. 2  illustrates an embodiment of the present invention comprising the interior of pulsed distribution system  70  in a horizontally aligned configuration of the embodiment. 
         [0038]    Pulsed distribution system  70  and discrete distribution system  60  are preferably disposed in discrete containers in a vacuum for optimum light transference efficiency. 
         [0039]    Pulsed distribution system  70  preferably receives radiation comprising concentrated visible light from a solar collector system. The collector tracks the sun using a separate photovoltaic collector, battery pack, tracking circuit, and tracking motors. A photo sensor measures the intensity of the visible light as it is being collected at the collector surface. A control circuit that is linked to the photo sensor and to LEDs or any other type of artificial lighting source located in pulsed distribution system assembly  70  controls light generated by LEDs or any other type of artificial lighting source to supplement or replace the visible light portion of the solar radiation collected, and thus a constant light intensity is preferably maintained at the end use device, in case of cloud cover or nightfall. The concentrated light is preferably transferred using fiber optic cables or optical tubing to pulsed distribution system  70 . 
         [0040]    Pulsed distribution system  70  comprises an efficient system that delivers needed or desired light intensity to a plurality of selected locations. Solar radiation is collected and distributed through pulsed distribution system  70  that preferably comprises a controller that controls the distribution and intensity of light at one centralized point which eliminates the need for individual controls and emitters associated with multiple individual end fixtures. The emitters are available in a plurality of shapes and are replaceable. The emitters are available in a plurality of colors and hues and are comprised of materials including but not limited to optically clear plastid and silica. The emitters comprise a ceramic material or another light-diffusing media providing uniform light dispersion. 
         [0041]    Pulsed distribution system  70  comprises lens  177  which concentrates collected radiation  50  and generated radiation  51  into a central radiation beam that is directed to lens  75 . The central radiation beam is subsequently manipulated by being reflected by rotating reflective surface  75 . The central radiation beam is thus directed to target outputs such as photovoltaic cells, fiber optics, or any other light transferring media. Motor  175  comprising a high revolution per minute (RPM) motor directs the central radiation beam to multiple targets at a frequency greater than can be detected by the human eye. Therefore, the central beam of radiation comprises a source of light that is distributed to a plurality of targets at a frequency sufficient for the light to appear to the naked eye to be visible in multiple places at the same time. 
         [0042]    Pulsed distribution system assembly  70  further comprises light source  71  comprising an optic tube, a fiber optic cable, or any other light transmittal device, which transmits light from an exterior solar collector, not shown in  FIG. 1 , to the pulsed distribution system assembly of the present invention. 
         [0043]    Light  76  generated by other sources such as chemical, bio-chemical, electrical, or LED alternately is input into pulsed distribution system assembly  70 . Lens  177  concentrates the transmitted or generated light into a central radiation beam. The beam is manipulated by movement of the sources of the transmitted or generated light and subsequently creates a pulse that impinges on at least one optic tube or photovoltaic cell. The beam is also manipulated indirectly using a reflective surface such as a mirror or alternately by ionizing the light beam and controlling it by an electromagnetic field. 
         [0044]    Input fiber optic cable  71  is disposed connectedly to generated light housing  77 . LED assembly  76  is disposed in generated light housing  77 . Radiation  50  collected from fiber optic cable  71  along with generated radiation  51  from LED assembly  76  is routed through and focused by lens  177 . 
         [0045]    Reflective surface  75  rotates by being powered by motor  175 . Reflective surface  75  reflects and directs radiation to fiber optic cable input collector or target  72 A. The radiation collected by target  72 A is transmitted to an end location, apparatus, or facility. 
         [0046]    Targets  72 A,  72 B,  72 C, and  72 D comprising fiber optic cables or optical tubing collectors transfer light focused into a beam to an end use apparatus. The end use apparatus comprises a light emitter, a light tube, or discrete distribution system  60  illustrated in  FIG. 1 . The discrete distribution system described previously, similar to the pulsed distribution system, comprises target photovoltaic cells that are moved mechanically into the path of the radiation and generate electricity when light at an end destination is not needed. 
         [0047]    Motor  175  continues to rotate reflective surface  75  and reflects radiation to photo sensor  79  next after target  72 A. Photo sensor  79  verifies the intensity of the radiation reflected off of reflective surface  75 . Photo sensor signal current  202  flows from photo sensor  79  to a light intensity circuit disposed in controller  176 , thus sending a signal to controller  176 . Controller  176  then varies the generated light  51  by controlling emitters  76  through circuit  201 . At this time fiber optic cable targets  72 B,  72 C, and  72 D and photovoltaic devices  78 A,  78 B,  78 C, and  78 D are not yet exposed to radiation reflected from reflective surface  75  because it has not rotated far enough. 
         [0048]    Next, high-speed motor  175  further rotates reflective surface  75 . The radiation beam is directed to plurality of target outputs comprising photo-voltaic cells, fiber optics, or other light transferring media. The targets receive the radiation beam in pulses, resulting from the high speed motor rotating the reflective surface  75  and thus rotating the reflected radiation. The radiation pulses at a frequency faster than the naked eye can distinguish due to the high-speed motor&#39;s capability to rotate the reflective surface at a very high rate of speed. Therefore, the source light, both transmitted and generated, is distributed to multiple targets in sequence at a frequency so great that the visible light appears, to a human eye, to be located at more than one target at the same time. The light intensity remains constant. 
         [0049]    Generated DC current  201  emanating from controller  176  powers generated light source comprising LED assembly  76 . A communication signal from photo sensor signal current  202  verifies light intensity. Communication signal from current  203  generated from a photo sensor verifies light intensity to controller  176 . 
         [0050]    The central radiation beam generates an electric current by placing a photovoltaic cell  78 A in the path of the reflected radiation. Motor  69 A moves cell  78 A along track  74 A. Current  208  is created by photovoltaic cells  78 A,  78 B,  78 C and  78 D and current  208  provides power to controller  176 . The electric potential is stored in batteries for later use or used immediately, providing power for beam manipulation, light generation, or returned to the grid via a converter. 
         [0051]    Photovoltaic cells  78 A,  78 B,  78 C and  78 D when disposed in the path of the reflected radiation provide additional electric current when the end use device is not in use. Switch circuits  47 A,  47 B,  47 C and  47 D turn off the current to the end use devices. Photovoltaic cells  78 A,  78 B,  78 C and  78 D when moving obstruct optic cable collector targets  72 A,  72 B,  72 C, and  72 D completely and thus turn off the end use devices. Alternately Photovoltaic cells  78 A,  78 B,  78 C and  78 D are disposed in various positions and incompletely obstruct targets and provide reduced light transmittal to end use devices. A dimming effect is created. 
         [0052]    Motor control circuit comprising electric current  204  from controller  17  powers motor  175 . Motor control circuit comprising electric current  209  powers motors  69 A,  69 B,  69 C, and  69 D. Photovoltaic cell power input comprising electric current  206  flows from photocells  65 A,  65 B,  65 C, and  65 D disposed in discrete distribution system  60  as illustrated in  FIG. 1 . Communications circuit comprising signal  207  communicates between discrete distribution system  60  and controller  176 . 
         [0053]    As reflective surface  75  continues to rotate, light is next reflected to fiber optic cable collector target  72 B. The light transferred via output fiber optic or optical tubing  68 B is then diffused using light emitting end use devices  45 , as illustrated in  FIG. 4 . The light emitting end use devices are made of light diffusing material such as plastic, ceramic, glass, or any other suitable material, and are made in a shape configuration similar to off-the-shelf light bulbs, light tubes, or other lighting device. 
         [0054]    As reflective surface  75  continues to rotate, light is next reflected to photovoltaic cell  78 B which creates a current in circuit  208  when light switch  47 B is switched off. Motor  69 B moves photovoltaic cell  78 B mechanically along track  74 B into the path of the reflected radiation beam to provide additional electric current to control controller  176  when an end use device is turned off. 
         [0055]    As reflective surface  75  continues to rotate, light is next reflected to fiber optic cable collector target  72 C. The light transferred via output fiber optic or optical tubing  68 C is then diffused using light emitting end use devices  45  as illustrated in  FIG. 4 . 
         [0056]    As reflective surface  75  continues to rotate, light is next reflected to photovoltaic cell  78 C which creates current in circuit  208  when light switch  47 C is switch off. Motor  69 C moves photovoltaic cell  78 C mechanically along track  74 C into the path of the beam to provide more electric current when an end use device is turned off 
         [0057]    As reflective surface  75  continues to rotate, light is next reflected to fiber optic cable collector target  72 D. The light transferred via output fiber optic or optical tubing  68 D is then diffused using the light emitting end use devices  45 , as illustrated in  FIG. 4 . As reflective surface  75  continues to rotate, light is next reflected to photovoltaic cell  78 D which creates current in circuit  208  when light switch  47 D is switched off Motor  69 D moves photovoltaic cell  78 D mechanically along track  74 D to provide more electric current when an end use device is turned off 
         [0058]    As reflective surface  75  continues to rotate, and rotates a complete 360 degrees, light is reflected back to photo cell  78 A restarting the cycle described previously. 
         [0059]    All mirrors, lens, photovoltaic devices, and optic cables in  FIG. 2  disposed within pulsed distribution system  70  alternately are disposed on tracks and translated in a controlled fashion by motors; alternately are disposed in alternate desired configurations; and alternately are rotated about a fixed axis by motors in order to maximize efficiency and output and to distribute light to any desired location and at any desired intensity. In another embodiment of the present invention, filters control the color of light at end fixtures by being disposed adjacent to the fixtures. 
         [0060]      FIG. 3  illustrates a configuration of the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 2  wherein tracks are disposed vertically, so photovoltaic cells are moved in a direction at an angle of 90 degrees to the movement of the photovoltaic cells on tracks illustrated in  FIG. 2 . The vertical track embodiment provides for an additional number of fiber optic collectors, thus providing more light to emitters. This embodiment provides for installation in large structures or buildings. However, no power is generated unless the lights in the building are turned off 
         [0061]      FIG. 3  illustrates a light distribution assembly comprising input fiber optic cable  71  disposed connectedly to LED housing  77 , which contains LED assembly  76 . Radiation  50  from fiber optic cable  71  and radiation  51  from LED assembly  76  is routed through and focused by lens  177 . 
         [0062]    Pulsed light distribution assembly  70  further comprises reflective surface  75  which rotates and is powered by motor  175 . Reflective surface  75  reflects and directs radiation to fiber optic cable input collector or target  72 A. The radiation collected by target  72 A is transmitted to an end location, apparatus, or facility. 
         [0063]    Targets  72 A,  72 B,  72 C,  72 D, and  72 E comprising fiber optic or optical tubing collectors transfer light from pulsed distribution system  70  focused into a beam to an end use apparatus. The end use apparatus comprises a light emitter, light tube, or discrete distribution system  60  illustrated in  FIG. 1 . An embodiment of the present invention reduces the intensity of the light using reflective surfaces or filters. An embodiment of the present invention redistributes the light into discrete amounts which are used in end use devices and fixtures, such a room lights. Discrete distribution system  60 , similar to pulsed distribution system  70 , comprises target photovoltaic cells movably disposed in the path of the reflected radiation beam to generate electricity when light is not needed at the end facility. 
         [0064]    Motor  175  continues to rotate reflective surface  75  and reflects radiation to photo sensor  79 , which verifies the intensity of the radiation. Photo sensor signal current  202  flows from photo sensor  79  to a light intensity circuit disposed in controller  176 , thus sending a signal to controller  176 . At this time, fiber optic cables  72 B,  72 C,  72 D, and  72 E and photovoltaic devices  78 A,  78 B,  78 C,  78 D, and  78 E are not yet exposed to radiation reflected from reflective surface  75  because reflective surface  75  has not yet rotated sufficiently. 
         [0065]    Next, high-speed motor  175  further rotates reflective surface  75 . The radiation beam is directed to plurality of target outputs comprising photo-voltaic cells, fiber optics, or other light transferring media. The targets receive the radiation beam in pulses, resulting from the high speed motor rotating the reflective surface  75  and thus rotating the reflected radiation. The radiation pulses at a frequency faster than the naked eye can distinguish due to the high-speed motor&#39;s capability to rotate the reflective surface at a very high rate of speed. Therefore, the source light, both transmitted and generated, is distributed to multiple targets in sequence at a frequency so great that the visible light appears, to a human eye, to be located at more than one target at the same time. The light intensity remains constant. 
         [0066]    Generated DC current  201  emanating from controller  176  powers generated light source comprising LED assembly  76 . A communication signal from photo sensor signal current  202  verifies light intensity. Communication signal from current  203  generated from a photo sensor verifies light intensity to controller  176 . 
         [0067]    The central radiation beam generates an electric current by placing a photovoltaic cell  78 A in the path of the reflected radiation. Motor  69 A moves cell  78 A along track  74 A. Current  208  is created by photovoltaic cells  78 A,  78 B,  78 C,  78 D, and  78 E and current  208  provides power to controller  176 . The electric potential is stored in batteries for later use or used immediately, providing power for beam manipulation, light generation, or returned to the grid via a converter. 
         [0068]    Photovoltaic cells  78 A,  78 B,  78 C and  78 D when disposed in the path of the reflected radiation provide additional electric current when the end use device is not in use. Switch circuits  47 A,  47 B,  47 C and  47 D turn off the current to the end use devices. Photovoltaic cells  78 A,  78 B,  78 C and  78 D when moving obstruct optic cable collector targets  72 A,  72 B,  72 C, and  72 D completely and thus turn off the end use devices. Alternately Photovoltaic cells  78 A,  78 B,  78 C and  78 D are disposed in various positions and incompletely obstruct targets and provide reduced light transmittal to end use devices. A dimming effect is created. 
         [0069]    Motor control circuit comprising electric current  204  from controller  176  powers motor  175 . Motor control circuit comprising electric current  209  powers motors  69 A,  69 B,  69 C, and  69 D. Photovoltaic cell power input comprising electric current  206  flows from photocells  65 A,  65 B,  65 C, and  65 D disposed in discrete distribution system  60  as illustrated in  FIG. 1 . Communications circuit comprising signal  207  communicates between discrete distribution system  60  and controller  176 . 
         [0070]    As reflective surface  75  continues to rotate, light is next reflected to photo sensor  79  which measures the intensity of the light beam. Communication circuit  202  sends a signal to controller  176 . Controller  176  then can vary the generated light  51  by controlling emitters  76  through circuit  201 . 
         [0071]    As reflective surface  75  continues to rotate, light is next reflected to fiber optic cable collector target  72 B. The light transferred via output conduit comprising fiber optic or optical tubing  68 B is then diffused using light emitting end use devices  45 , as illustrated in  FIG. 4 . The light emitting end use devices are made of light diffusing material such as plastic, ceramic, glass, or any other suitable material, and are made in a shape configuration similar to off-the-shelf light bulbs, light tubes, or other lighting device. 
         [0072]    Motor  69 B moves photovoltaic cell  78 B along track  74 B into the path of the reflected radiation beam to provide additional electric current when an end use device is turned off. 
         [0073]    As reflective surface  75  continues to rotate, light is next reflected to fiber optic cable collector target  72 C. The light transferred via output conduit comprising fiber optic or optical tubing  68 C is then diffused using the light emitting end use devices  45  as illustrated in  FIG. 4 . 
         [0074]    Motor  69 C moves photovoltaic cell  78 C along track  74 C into the path of the reflected radiation beam to provide additional electric current when an end use device is turned off. 
         [0075]    As reflective surface  75  continues to rotate, light is next reflected to fiber optic cable collector target  72 D. The light transferred via output conduit comprising fiber optic or optical tubing  68 D is then diffused using the light emitting end use devices  45 , as illustrated in  FIG. 4 . As reflective surface  75  continues to rotate, light is next reflected to photovoltaic cell  78 D which creates current in circuit  208  when light switch  47 D is switched off. Motor  69 D moves photovoltaic cell  78 D mechanically along track  74 D to provide more electric current when an end use device is turned off. 
         [0076]    As reflective surface  75  continues to rotate, light is next reflected to fiber optic cable collector target  72 E. The light transferred via output conduit comprising fiber optic or optical tubing  68 E is then diffused using the light emitting end use devices  45  as illustrated in  FIG. 4 . Motor  69 E moves photovoltaic cell  78 E along track  74 E into the path of the reflected radiation beam to provide additional electric current when an end use device is turned off. 
         [0077]    As reflective surface  75  continues to rotate a full 360 degrees, light is reflected back to photo cell  78 A restarting the cycle. 
         [0078]    Pulsed distribution system  70  comprises an artificially-generated light assembly, a transmitted light (both artificially-generated and collected solar radiation) assembly, an assembly that monitors the intensity of both artificially-generated light and collected solar radiation, an assembly for controlling artificially-generated light, and a power-generating assembly. Collected solar radiation data is constantly monitored by sensors. The data is preferably communicated to a control system that allows for artificially-generated light to supplement the collected solar radiation if needed, in order to ensure that the totality of light that is transmitted to an end use fixture remains constant in intensity over a desired time period. 
         [0079]    All mirrors, lens, photovoltaic devices, and optic cables in  FIG. 3  disposed in within pulsed distribution system  70  may be disposed on tracks and translated in a controlled fashion by motors; may be disposed in alternate desired configurations; and may be rotated about a fixed axis by motors in order to maximize efficiency and output and to distribute light to any desired location and at any desired intensity. Filters may be used to control the color of light at end fixtures. 
         [0080]      FIG. 4  is an illustration of a large multi-story building with multiple rooms illuminated by both pulsed distribution system  70  and the discrete distribution system  60  embodiments of the present invention. Multiple discrete distribution systems  60  and pulsed distribution systems  70  provide illumination to all interior rooms via end fixtures  45 . 
         [0081]    Although the invention has been described in detail with particular reference to these preferred embodiments, other embodiments can achieve the same results. Variations and modifications of the present invention will be obvious to those skilled in the art and it is intended to cover all such modifications and equivalents. The entire disclosures of all references, applications, patents, and publications cited above and/or in the attachments, and of the corresponding application(s), are hereby incorporated herein by reference.