Kepler uses dip in light curves of stars to determine the existence of
exo-planets, but that presumption is that these "exo" solar systems have
their ecliptics aligned with us so that transits are observable, but
there must be far more systems that do not fit that criterion than do.

So are there any telescopes in the works that can not only detect
reflected light from exo-planets but can use light arcs around their
home stars to detect them?

Just curious.