Managing the lighting of indoor and outdoor settings can become extremely easy with the use of photocell sensors. These sensors detect the intensity of light rays on the cell and accordingly turn the ...

This light sensor switch circuit allows the automatic connection of a lamp when the light is low (at nightfall) and will maintain the lamp ON for a certain period of time. This time can be adjusted ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Whether lighting up the route to the loo in the middle of the ...

ALSs (ambient-light sensors) have been around for years, but they are now seeing increased use due to the success of smartphones, such as Apple’s iPhone. The iPhone uses an ALS to reduce power demands ...

Apple Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller says the new iPod touch is just too thin for an ambient light sensor. That's according to a purported e-mail exchange between Schiller and an ...