Multi-mode lighting apparatus

摘要

A multi-mode lighting system includes a collector unit and a lighting module. A plurality of fiber optic filaments extend from the collector to the lighting module to transmit radiation from first ends of the fiber optic filaments to second ends of the fiber optic elements. The first ends of the fiber optic filaments are disposed in the collector unit to receive radiation and second ends are disposed in the lighting module to emit radiation received by the first ends of the fiber optic filaments. At least a first portion of the radiation transmitted by the fiber optic filaments illuminates an area external to the lighting module and at least a second portion of the radiation impinges the photovoltaic element to generate electricity.

主权项

1. A multi-mode lighting system comprising:
a collector unit for mounting in a first location exposed to a radiation source; a lighting module for mounting in a second location remote from the first location; a photovoltaic element disposed within the lighting module; and a plurality of fiber optic filaments extending from the collector unit to the lighting module, the fiber optic filaments having
first ends disposed in the collector unit to receive radiation from the radiation source andsecond ends disposed in the lighting module whereby radiation received by the first ends of the fiber optic filaments is transmitted from the collector unit to the lighting module and wherein the transmitted radiation illuminates an area external to the lighting module and wherein at least a portion of the transmitted radiation impinges the photovoltaic element to generate electricity.