LED Lights With Hidden Intensity-Modulated Blue Channels Aiming for Enhanced Subconscious Visual Responses

Overview

Journal IEEE Photonics J

Date 2017 Jul 29

PMID 28751938

Citations 1

Authors

Garen Vartanian

Kwoon Y Wong

Pei-Cheng Ku

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Abstract

A new form of light-emitting diode (LED) light suitable for general illumination is proposed to enhance subconscious, nonimage-forming visual responses, which are essential to our well-being. Pulsing light has been shown to reduce photoreceptor adaptation and elicit stronger subconscious visual responses at an indoor illumination level. Using the silent substitution technique, a melanopsin-selective flicker can be added into white light. A linear optimization algorithm was developed to suppress any perceivable fluctuation of light intensity and colors of illuminated objects. Two examples of lights are given to illustrate the potential applications of the proposed multi-LED light for general illumination and therapeutic purposes.

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