Electronic device operable in multiple orientations to provide lighting control

Abstract

An electronic device orientable in at least two directions includes a light sensing system and an at least partially translucent carrier positioned proximate to the light sensing system. The light sensing system includes a first light sensor and a second light sensor. The carrier is configured to direct light impinging on its external surface primarily toward one of the first light sensor and the second light sensor depending on the orientation of the electronic device. The device may also include a printed circuit board to which the first and second light sensors are attached such that the light sensors are oriented in different directions. Advantageously, such a configuration of the electronic device allows the light sensing system to detect sufficient ambient light for use in performing lighting control of a light fixture regardless of whether the electronic device is oriented vertically, horizontally, or otherwise.

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