Patent Number:
6,294,883
Title:
Method and apparatus for fast heating cold cathode fluorescent lamps
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are provided for fast heating cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL). Specifically, values corresponding to the actual luminance of a CCFL are compared to a desired luminance level and, if it is determined that the CCFL is operating under start-up conditions, a boost power supply is applied to the CCFL until either the CCFL outputs the desired luminance level, or a timer determines that start-up conditions no longer exist.
Inventors:
Weindorf; Paul F. L. (Novi, MI)
Assignee:
Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
International Classification:
H05B 41/38 (20060101); G05F 001/00 ()
Expiration Date:
09/25/2018
