Lighting system

Abstract

A lighting system is described herein that may be energized by a plurality of sources. In one embodiment, a solar cell is capable of receiving light and converting the light into electrical signals. An energy conversion device may be included that converts movement of the energy conversion device into electrical signals. Additionally, an energy storage device receives and stores the electrical signals from the solar cell and the energy conversion device. The energy storage device is also adapted to supply energy to a lamp that emits light.

Description

technical field [0001] Embodiments described herein relate to a lighting system. Background technique [0002] Existing vehicle lighting systems include lighting devices such as light bulbs powered by a power source such as a battery. In some systems, a solar cell is integrated with the battery on the vehicle as a power source for the lighting system. These solar cells are usually mounted on the exterior of the vehicle. While existing lighting systems with batteries and solar cells are useful, there is considerable scope for improvement. For example, it is known that solar cells occupy an unsatisfactory amount of mounting space on a vehicle, which interferes with the placement of other vehicle accessories, such as a vehicle sunroof. In addition, existing vehicles that utilize solar cells and batteries are less efficient at utilizing energy from various energy sources. [0003] The embodiments described herein have been conceived in light of the above and other disadvanta...

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Problems solved by technology

For example, it is notorious that solar cells occupy an unsatisfactory amount of mounting space on vehicles, which interferes with the placement of other vehicle accessories such as vehicle sunroofs

In addition, existing vehicles that utilize solar cells and batteries are less efficient at utilizing energy from various energy sources

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