Mixed element strobe

摘要

A strobe device that includes multiple strobe elements is disclosed. The strobe device may include a first strobe element and a second strobe element, where at least one aspect of the first strobe element differs from the second strobe element. For example, the first strobe element may be a Xenon flash tube strobe element and the second strobe element may be an LED-based strobe element. In response to receiving a command to generate an output, the controller determines which of the first strobe element and/or the second strobe element to activate, and sends one or more signals to the first strobe element and/or the second strobe element based on the determination. The controller may activate both of the first strobe element and the second strobe element (such as alternating activation of the first strobe element and the second strobe element). Or, the controller may select one of the first strobe element and the second strobe element. For example, depending on the ambient light at or near the strobe device, the controller may activate either the first strobe element or the second strobe element.

主权项

1. A strobe notification device comprising:
a first strobe element; a second strobe element, wherein the second strobe element is configured to output light at an intensity lower than light output from the first strobe element; and a controller in communication with the first strobe element and the second strobe element, the controller configured to:
receive a command to activate the strobe notification device;determine which of the first strobe element and the second strobe element to activate; andin response to the determination, send at least one signal to at least one of the first strobe element and the second strobe element based on the determination.