Kinematically linked optical components for light redirection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9857040
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14831259

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Embodiments described herein may relate to a system comprising a plurality of optical elements, comprising at least a first optical element and one or more secondary optical elements, a heliostat comprising the first optical element, where the heliostat is operable to move the first optical element to continuously reflect light from a non-stationary light source in a beam towards a first of the secondary optical elements, and where the secondary optical elements are arranged to re-direct the reflected beam of light towards an illumination target. The system further includes a controller configured to receive position data indicative of the position of the non-stationary light source over time, and in response to the position data, control at least the heliostat to continuously direct the beam of light towards the first of the secondary optical elements, such that the beam of light is continuously re-directed towards the illumination target.

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X DEVELOPMENT LLC1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Bitterman, Matthew San Francisco, US 24 137
Reekmans, Eli Santa Francisco, US 15 78

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