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20080211412 | REMOTELY CONTROLLED LIGHT FIXTURE SYSTEM - A remotely controlled LED light fixture system is disclosed. The system includes a series of light fixtures featuring LED electrically connected in series to an electrical source. In a preferred embodiment, the series of light fixtures are connected using a quick secure electro/mechanical connection. The system also includes an infrared remote receiver for receiving control signals from a remote control transmitter. The infrared remote receiver is positioned between the electrical source and the series of LED light fixtures, and controls the flow of electricity between the electrical source and the series of LED light fixtures. The remote control transmitter is configured to send a variety of different signals to the infrared remote receiver. In one embodiment the electrical source is an electrical transformer connected to standard house current. In another embodiment, the electrical source is a solar panel. | 09-04-2008 |
20080284341 | PHOTO DETECTOR AND METHOD FOR FORMING THEREOF - A photo detector is disclosed. The photo detector has a substrate, a semiconductor layer disposed on the substrate, an insulating layer covered on the semiconductor layer, an interlayer dielectric layer covered on the insulating layer, and two electrodes formed on a portion of the interlayer dielectric layer. The semiconductor layer has a first doping region, a second doping region, and an intrinsic region located between the first doping region and the second doping region. The interlayer dielectric layer has at least three holes to expose a portion of the insulating layer, a portion of the first doping region, and the second doping region. The electrodes are connected to the first doping region and the second doping region through two of the holes. | 11-20-2008 |
20080297054 | White Light Luminaire with Adjustable Correlated Colour Temperature - The present invention provides a luminaire system and method for creating white light having a desired colour temperature. The system comprises one or more white light light-emitting elements for generating white light having a particular colour temperature. The system further comprises one or more first colour light-emitting elements and one or more second colour light-emitting elements. The luminaire system mixes the coloured light generated by the first and second colour light-emitting elements with the white light of a particular colour temperature, in order to create white light having a desired correlated colour temperature. | 12-04-2008 |
20080315774 | OPTICAL INTEGRATING CAVITY LIGHTING SYSTEM USING MULTIPLE LED LIGHT SOURCES - A system to provide radiant energy of selectable spectral characteristic (e.g. a selectable color combination) uses an integrating cavity to combine energy of different wavelengths from different sources. The cavity has a diffusely reflective interior surface and an aperture for allowing emission of combined radiant energy. Sources of radiant energy of different wavelengths, typically different-color LEDs, supply radiant energy into the interior of the integrating cavity. In the examples, the points of entry of the energy into the cavity typically are located so that they are not directly visible through the aperture. The cavity effectively integrates the energy of different wavelengths, so that the combined radiant energy emitted through the aperture includes the radiant energy of the various wavelengths. The apparatus also includes a control circuit coupled to the sources for establishing output intensity of radiant energy of each of the sources. Control of the intensity of emission of the sources sets the amount of each wavelength of energy in the combined output and thus determines a spectral characteristic of the radiant energy output through the aperture. | 12-25-2008 |
20090026966 | LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH LIGHTING UNITS USING OPTICAL COMMUNICATION - A lighting system and a method of operating the lighting system are described. A plurality of lighting units ( | 01-29-2009 |
20090140657 | Light Source Device, a Display Device and Television Receiver - A light source device and a display device are disclosed of which high display quality can be maintained by correcting luminance or a color tone without making a user feel strangeness or inconvenience. A light source device is disclosed in at least one embodiment, including light source blocks each of which has red-color light-emitting diodes, green-color light-emitting diodes and blue-color light-emitting diodes and is capable of independently adjusting luminance of the three color diodes, a photo-receiving mechanism arranged to photo-receive light, and a correcting operation control mechanism arranged to calculate correction amounts of the luminance of the light sources in each of the blocks based on photo-receiving amounts of the photo-received light in order to maintain uniform luminance or a uniform color tone among the blocks, wherein the mechanism controls the mechanism to photo-receive the light when a termination operation of the light source device is performed. | 06-04-2009 |
20090174332 | COLOUR TEMPERATURE AND COLOUR LOCATION CONTROL FOR A LIGHT - The present invention relates to a method for providing control signals for a light whose colour or colour temperature is variable. The invention also relates to a corresponding control apparatus and a corresponding lighting system. In the method, a series of at least three colour locations (F | 07-09-2009 |
20090189530 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LIGHT INTENSITY CONTROL - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for optical feedback control for an illumination device, wherein the control signal for each array of one or more light-emitting elements corresponding to a particular colour, is independently configured using a modification signal whose frequency is different for each colour. Electronic filters whose center frequencies are substantially equal to the modification signal frequencies of the drive currents for the light-emitting elements are used to discriminate between the radiant flux corresponding to each of the different colours of light-emitting elements, from a sample of the mixed radiant flux output collected by one or more optical sensors. The output of an individual electronic filter is substantially directly proportional to the radiant flux output of the light-emitting elements of the associated colour, which together with the desired luminous flux and chromaticity of the output light, the controller can use to adjust the control signals. | 07-30-2009 |
20090195165 | Lamp driving circuit of power source and charge/discharge device in parallel connection - An application for nightly outdoor lamps, road lamps, advertising lamps and nightly warning lights using daytime and nighttime as the period, wherein during daytime, it is at a preparation status of no power output to drive the lamps, and the AC to DC power is charged to the charge/discharge device, while during nighttime, the lamps are commonly driven by the parallel output of an AC to DC power and the discharged power from the charge/discharge device. | 08-06-2009 |
20090212708 | MULTI-ZONE CLOSED LOOP DAYLIGHT HARVESTING HAVING AT LEAST ONE LIGHT SENSOR - A multi-zone daylight harvesting method and apparatus having a closed loop system utilizing a single light sensor is disclosed herein. This light control system includes an ambient light sensor connected to a detection circuit for detecting the amount of ambient light within a given zone and converting the light signal to an digital one. A control device couples to receive a predetermined rate of change for each respective zone from a storage unit along with the converted digital signal. The control device connects each zone of a plurality of electrical loads to control the power supplied to the electrical load at the predetermined corresponding rate of change and responsive to the amount of ambient light detected. | 08-27-2009 |
20090236994 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF LIGHT SOURCES - An illumination system ( | 09-24-2009 |
20090267523 | DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR LIGHT SHEET MODULE WITH DIRECT CONNECTION TO POWER SOURCE - A light sheet module includes a light sheet having LEDs on a substrate and a driver circuit for the LEDs. The driver circuit includes a first control loop and a second control loop. The first loop contains TRIACS for regulating current from an external AC power source to the LEDs in response to trigger signals. A constant current circuit receives a command signal indicative of a target current in the LEDs, and generates the trigger signals. Current feedback circuitry generates a current feedback signal indicative of the actual current in the LEDs. The constant current circuit responds to the current feedback circuitry and adjusts the trigger signals so that the actual current in the LEDs more closely approaches the target current. The second control loop contains a Driver controller that generates the command signal and that is responsive to an input device for the Driver controller. | 10-29-2009 |
20090273287 | SEMANTIC LIGHT - A lighting system for delivering a dynamic, fully customized, and automatic illumination to a subject. The lighting system comprises a programmable light unit for emitting a programmed pattern and spectra of illumination, a sensor pod comprising an array of sensors for detecting ambient lighting conditions and subject characteristics, a control unit for allowing a user to program the lighting system, and a processing unit for analyzing data from the sensor pod and control unit to construct an optimal lighting profile in accordance therewith. The lighting system generates light in accordance with the lighting profile which is fully optimized in spectrum, intensity, color, contrast, temperature, angle, and focus for any given environment, subject and task. | 11-05-2009 |
20090302769 | Circuit Arrangement and Method for Controlling at Least One Light Source - A circuit arrangement for controlling at least one light source comprises a photodetector ( | 12-10-2009 |
20090322231 | LAMP-HOLDING DEVICE AND SYSTEM COMPRISING LAMP-HOLDING DEVICES AND WIRELESS CONTROLLER - The invention relates to a lamp-holding device ( | 12-31-2009 |
20100026194 | Daylight control system, device and method - A system and device for and a method of programming and controlling light fixtures is disclosed. A system in accordance with the present invention includes a stationary controller unit that is electrically coupled to the light fixtures. The stationary controller unit is configured to be remotely programmed with a portable commissioning device to automatically control the lights fixtures. The stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device include light sensors, micro-computers and transceivers for measuring light levels, running programs, storing data and transmitting data between the stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device. In operation, target light levels selected with the portable commissioning device and the controller unit is remotely programmed to automatically maintain the target level. | 02-04-2010 |
20100045191 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING LIGHT SOURCES - An illumination system ( | 02-25-2010 |
20100045192 | METHOD FOR DRIVING LIGHT SOURCE, LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD AND DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING THE LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS - A method for driving a light source includes providing a first control voltage at a first level to a memory so that the memory performs a writing operation when an external control signal is received by a control voltage generating circuit, providing a second control voltage at a second level to the memory so that the memory prevents the writing operation when the external control signal is not received by the control voltage generating circuit, comparing a reference signal stored in the memory with a sensing signal based on an amount of light outputted from the light source to generate a driving signal, and providing the driving signal to the light source to compensate the amount of light outputted from the light source. | 02-25-2010 |
20100052546 | Method and Apparatus for Mounting and Assembling LED Lens Assemblies in Electronic Displays - Lighting elements include light emitting diodes mounted on a circuit board with a lens assembly that may be positioned substantially near the light emitting diode to allow light from the light emitting diode to pass through a lens portion of the lens assembly. The lens assembly includes a connecting base piece to detachably connect the lens assembly to the circuit board. A method of connecting a lens to a circuit board may also include placing a lens assembly including the lens over a light emitting diode and detachably connecting the lens to the circuit board by detachably connecting a base piece of the lens assembly to the circuit board. | 03-04-2010 |
20100052547 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - An illumination system ( | 03-04-2010 |
20100060171 | Method and Apparatus for Maintaining Constant Color Temperature of a Fluorescent Lamp - A system to allow a fluorescent lamp to be dimmed or otherwise improve color performance of the lamp while maintaining a constant spectral distribution. In one embodiment, the lamp will dim in light output and not shift in color temperature. An LED array is positioned under a fluorescent lamp such that its light injects back into the lamp that part of the color spectrum that diminishes as a fluorescent lamp dims. The LED array is positioned centrally along the underside of the lamp. The light from the LED is never directly visible but shines through the lamp; the lamp acting as a diffuser. The brightness level of the LEDs can be determined as a preset level relative to a predetermined dim setting or can be regulated through an electronic monitoring sensor. The monitoring could evaluate the shift in color spectrum and or intensity and render the appropriate injection of light spectrum to maintain a constant unwavering color temperature. | 03-11-2010 |
20100060172 | Hollow Planar Illuminating Apparatus - A light reflection surface member ( | 03-11-2010 |
20100072901 | METHOD AND DRIVER FOR DETERMINING DRIVE VALUES FOR DRIVING A LIGHTING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a method for determining drive values for driving a lighting device at a desired brightness and color. The method comprising the steps of determining a first luminous flux weight ratio based on the desired color and a first drive current for driving each of the differently colored LEDs, determining a first luminous flux for each of the differently colored LEDs based on the desired brightness and the first luminous flux weight ratio, comparing, for each of the differently colored LEDs, the first luminous flux with a nominal luminous flux for a plurality of different drive currents, selecting, for each of the differently colored LEDs, a preferred drive current that at least can produce the first luminous flux, determining a second luminous flux weight ratio based on the desired color and the selected drive currents for each of the differently colored LEDs, determining a second luminous flux for each of the differently colored LEDs based on the desired brightness and the second luminous flux weight ratio, and determining a duty cycle for each of the differently colored LEDs at the selected drive currents, wherein the selected currents at the determined duty cycles produces the second luminous flux for each of the differently colored LEDs. The present invention provides for the possibility to limit the number of necessary computational steps for determining preferred drive currents. Furthermore, an increase in number of current level and/or differently colored LEDs would only slightly increase the computational cost. | 03-25-2010 |
20100079075 | Light Emitting Apparatus - A fluorescent lamp type light emitting apparatus is provided. The light emitting apparatus comprises a cover, a light emitting module, radiation pads, and cap parts. The cover comprises a first cover and a transmissive second cover coupled to the first cover. The light emitting module comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes in the cover. The radiation pads are disposed on the light emitting module. The cap parts comprise electrode terminals at both ends of the cover. | 04-01-2010 |
20100102730 | LIGHT AND LIGHT SENSOR - An LED-based light tube for use in a conventional fluorescent fixture can feature a housing including a light transmitting portion. At least one electrical connector can be attached to the housing and configured for engagement with the conventional fluorescent fixture. At least one LED can be arranged to produce light in a direction toward the light transmitting portion. A sensor can be operable to detect a brightness level and output a corresponding signal. A controller can be in electrical communication with the at least one electrical connector and operable to control the at least one LED in response to the signal. | 04-29-2010 |
20100117544 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION WITHIN A GAMING MACHINE - A gaming machine includes a main door coupled to a main cabinet and a controller positioned within the main cabinet, wherein the controller includes a wireless transmitter configured to transmit wireless control signals. The gaming machine also includes a display board coupled to the main door, wherein the display board includes a plurality of light devices and a wireless receiver configured to receive the wireless signals from the wireless transmitter, and wherein the wireless signals are representative of control commands for the plurality of light devices. | 05-13-2010 |
20100117545 | Solid State Lighting, Driver Circuits, and Related Software - LED lighting fixtures, or luminaires, related components, driver circuit, methods, and software/firmware are described can provide for among other things, ambient environment sensing, thermal self-monitoring, sensor-based power management, communications, and/or programmability. Driver and lighting circuits configured for electrical loads such as series arrangements of light emitting diodes are also described. Embodiments of PFC stages and driver stages can be combined for use as a power supply, and may be configured on a common circuit board. Power factor correction and driver circuits can be combined with one or more lighting elements as a lighting apparatus. Methods of hysteretic power factor correction start-up are also described. | 05-13-2010 |
20100134022 | Electrically illuminated flame simulator - An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. The flame simulator may be mounted in a decorative or ornamental device such as a candle or fire log, or used on decorative clothing, or may be part of a hazard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used. | 06-03-2010 |
20100141155 | METHOD OF DRIVING LIGHT SOURCE, LIGHT SOURCE DRIVING APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD, AND DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING THE LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS - A method of driving a light source includes adjusting a number of duty adjustments of driving signals driving light sources based on a dimming control signal and adjusting each duty ratio of each of the driving signals provided to each of the light sources in accordance with the adjusted number of the duty adjustments. | 06-10-2010 |
20100148675 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE OUTPUT OF A LUMINAIRE - The present invention relates to a method of controlling the output of a luminaire comprising an array of LEDs emitting light of at least one color. The array has single color LED groups, wherein each group consists of at least one LED. The method comprises the following steps for each LED group:spectrally filtering the light emitted by the LED group by means of a first filter as well as by means of a second filter; detecting the spectrally filtered light from said first and said second filter and generating respective first and second response signals, wherein the levels of said first and second response signals are related to the respective amounts of detected spectrally filtered light; and controlling the light output of said LED group on the basis of said first and second response signals, wherein the filter characteristics of said first and said second filter are at least partly non-overlapping. The invention also relates to a corresponding control system for performing the method. | 06-17-2010 |
20100148676 | THREE-COLOR RGB LED COLOR MIXING AND CONTROL BY VARIABLE FREQUENCY MODULATION - Perceived output color and intensity (brightness) of light from a three-element red-green-blue (RGB) light emitting diode (LED) or optical combination of three LEDs (red, green and blue) are controlled with three pulse train signals, each having fixed pulse width and voltage amplitude and then increasing or decreasing the frequency (increasing or decreasing the number of pulses over a time period) of these pulse train signals so as to vary the average current through each of the RGB-LEDs. This reduces the level of electro-magnetic interference (EMI) at any one frequency by varying the pulse train energy spectrum over a plurality of frequencies. | 06-17-2010 |
20100156303 | Wind power plant and method for operating obstacle or hazard lighting of a wind power plant - A method for operating obstacle or hazard lighting of a wind power plant with a red beacon unit and a white beacon unit is provided. The red beacon unit is operated 24 hours a day and the white beacon unit is switched on and off, depending on the ambient brightness. | 06-24-2010 |
20100176732 | DIRECTION CONTROLLABLE LIGHTING UNIT - A direction controllable lighting unit ( | 07-15-2010 |
20100181921 | Apparatus and method for driving backlight unit - The present invention is directed to a drive apparatus for a backlight unit ( | 07-22-2010 |
20100194290 | ILLUMINATION LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE - A low-cost, high-reliability, high-luminance light source is provided without the need to provide a spare light source. An LED light source device ( | 08-05-2010 |
20100201274 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A PLURALITY OF LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES - The present invention relates to a solid state lighting system which comprises at least one luminaire controller ( | 08-12-2010 |
20100207531 | COLOR MANAGEMENT FOR FIELD-SEQUENTIAL LCD DISPLAY - A method of color control for a backlight utilizing colored light emitting diodes (LEDs), the method constituted of: providing a plurality of colored LED strings constituted of at least three different colors; lighting each of the plurality of colored LED strings to provide a backlight; providing a period wherein none of the colored LED strings are lit; obtaining during the provided period when none of the colored LED strings are lit, an indication of an ambient light; obtaining during the provided period when the colored LED strings are lit, an indication of the optical output of the colored LED strings; and controlling the lighting of the provided plurality of colored LED strings responsive to the received indication of ambient light and the received indication of the output of the colored LED strings. Preferably, the method is performed in cooperation with an on-board color sensor. | 08-19-2010 |
20100219760 | LED LUMINAIRE - An LED luminaire is provided with a light emitting module composed of plural kinds of LEDs emitting lights of different colors, a lens unit having a lens for diffusing the mixed-color light from the light emitting module, a light output controller for controlling electric current fed to each of the LEDs, and a light sensor for sensing the light from the light emitting module. The light output controller performs feedback control on the electric current fed to each of the LEDs based upon light levels of the sensed light, so that the light emitted from the light emitting module has desired chromaticity. The lens unit contains a light guide for guiding the light from the lens to the light sensor and can guide the light from the light emitting module to the light sensor with a high efficiency. | 09-02-2010 |
20100219761 | SENSING CODED LIGHT USING RETRO REFLECTORS - This invention relates to a luminaire comprising a light source emitting output light, and a detector unit, which is arranged to detect received light emanating from a remote reflection of said output light, wherein the detector unit comprises a first identifier, which is arranged to identify a remotely introduced reflector identifying light coding of the received light. The invention also relates to a method for determining a property of light at a remote position. | 09-02-2010 |
20100231131 | LIGHT ARRAY MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A lighting system includes a plurality of LED lights having at least two different color LED lights. A controller is coupled to the LED lights for independently controlling the intensity of sets of different color LED lights. A program stored on a storage device is operable on the controller to control the intensity of each of the different sets of different color LED lights to produce light representative of color and intensity changes of outdoor daylight conditions. | 09-16-2010 |
20100244707 | LED LAMP POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An LED lamp power management system and method including an LED lamp having an LED controller | 09-30-2010 |
20100253229 | LUMINAIRE AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LUMINAIRE - This invention relates to a luminaire comprising an OLED device, where a light detecting function of the OLED device is employed for transmitting light setting commands to the luminaire from a remote position by means of a control light signal, which carries command information. The control light signal has a header portion, which can be recognized by the luminaire and makes it ready to receive a command, and a following control command portion. | 10-07-2010 |
20100259175 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR ADJUSTING A COLOR LOCATION, AND ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - A method for setting a color location is provided. The method may include providing n luminous sources of which n-3 luminous sources have been, or are preset; determining a color location difference of the n luminous sources from a desired color location; and setting the 3 luminous sources not preset are set such that the desired color location is achieved. | 10-14-2010 |
20100264832 | Improvements in or Relating to Lighting Control Systems - A system for controlling solid state lighting comprises a source ( | 10-21-2010 |
20100264833 | CONTINUOUS CONTROL OF LED LIGHT BEAM POSITION AND FOCUS BASED ON SELECTION AND INTENSITY CONTROL - A lighting system comprising a plurality of light units, wherein said light units are arranged in an array, wherein the light beams of substantially each pair of adjacent light units overlap each other, and wherein the light system comprises a light control means which is arranged to adjust the intensity of each one of said plurality of light units individually, wherein said light control means is further arranged to maintain the total combined luminous flux incident of said plurality of light units on a predefined imaginary flat surface substantially equal when adapting the intensity of the individual light units. | 10-21-2010 |
20100264834 | LED LAMP COLOR CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - An LED lamp color control system and method including an LED lamp having an LED controller | 10-21-2010 |
20100264835 | LIGHT EMITTING SYSTEM WITH DUAL USE LIGHT ELEMENT - A solution is provided in which one or more of a plurality of light elements is alternately operated as a light emitting element and a light detecting element. For example, a system can operate a light element as a light detecting element while operating at least one other light element as a light emitting element in order to manage operation of the light elements to generate light having a set of desired attributes, evaluating an operating condition of the other light element(s), and/or the like. | 10-21-2010 |
20100277077 | Apparatus and method to enhance the life of Light Emitting diode (LED) devices in an LED matrix - The present invention is an apparatus to enhance the Life of LED devices in an LED matrix for illumination. It comprises of a spare LED matrix in addition to a main LED matrix. It further comprises of a constant current source which is the power source. Such constant current source is coupled directly to said main LED matrix and powers it up accordingly. In adverse conditions, say when the ambient temperature is high, continuous operation of said main LED matrix at full power will deteriorate the LED life. A power converter coupled to said constant current source operates and draws current to power on said spare LED matrix. This relieves said main LED matrix from full power and the reduction in illumination is largely compensated by said spare LED matrix. This invention further comprises a controller which senses temperature and other parameters and operates said spare LED matrix intelligently. The present invention is also a method to operate said apparatus to maximize LED life or to maximize illumination. | 11-04-2010 |
20100277078 | PLANT LIGHTING SYSTEM - Lighting systems for providing supplemental light to plants to facilitate plant growth and/or to provide supplemental lighting in situations where sunlight is insufficient. Lighting systems may use LED technology to deliver specific wavelengths of light to maximize utilization of the supplemental light for photosynthesis. By delivering light having one or more specific wavelengths, it is possible to use a light that consumes relatively little power (e.g., about 10 watts or less) while providing sufficient supplemental light to facilitate healthy plant growth. Lighting systems may include a light-sensor to facilitate control of the amount of light provided. For example, a light-sensor may be used to automatically adjust the amount (e.g., intensity or duration) of light provided when the amount of ambient light available to the plant dips below a predetermined level. | 11-04-2010 |
20100277079 | LIGHT SOURCE - Light source having a plurality of light elements ( | 11-04-2010 |
20100277080 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GROUPING AT LEAST THREE LAMPS - The invention relates to a method and a device for grouping at least three lamps ( | 11-04-2010 |
20100283392 | MULTIPLE SENSOR VARIABLE ILLUMINATION LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEM - A circuit for operating a plurality of electrical devices at a plurality of varying power levels includes a plurality of motion sensor circuits for detecting motion relative thereto and having an a plurality of outputs conditioned upon motion detection. Additionally, a photocell sensor circuit for detecting a low ambient illumination level has an output command conditioned upon the detection of a predetermined illumination level that is electrically coupled to the control circuit having a plurality of inputs. | 11-11-2010 |
20100283393 | LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY RENDERING A LIGHTING ATMOSPHERE - The invention relates to the automatic rendering of a lighting scene with a lighting system, particularly the control of the rendering. A basic idea of the invention is to perform rendering of a lighting scene by decomposing a lighting atmosphere to be rendered in elementary light effects, to classify the elementary light effects, and to coordinate the realisation of the classified light effects with the lighting system. An 5 embodiment of the invention provides a light control system ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100289412 | Integrated lighting system and method - System and method are provided where a plurality of luminaires, control switches, occupancy detectors, and photocells are connected to a central control module including a user interface which is used for setting up, testing, commissioning and maintaining the system; a memory card interface and associated memory card which can be used to load and save configuration data, update firmware, and log system operation. Lighting system can be set up and tested and then the configuration saved in a portable memory, such as on a memory card which can be transferred to another system where it is read to facilitate faster and easier configuring of the other system to parallel, or to be exactly like, the original system. Data stored on a portable memory can be automatically recognized to perform appropriate actions such as, for example: update configuration, or update firmware. Also provided is switching between different mutually exclusive lighting modes where the lighting of each mode is sequenced such that the second lighting mode is initiated before the first mode is terminated, resulting in a continuity of lighting in the controlled area. Other features include daylight harvesting control with multiple zone dimming and switching, programmable attack and decay dimming rates, the ability to return a system to its previous dimming level after the lights have been turned off, and the ability to start the controlled lights at full light level then dim down to the previous level to ensure the lighting ballast have sufficient voltage to start up. | 11-18-2010 |
20100295454 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ENERGY EFFICIENT ILLUMINATION - An illumination system reduces a level of light output, and hence power consumption, at a time after turning ON a light source, and increases the level of light output at a time prior to turning OFF the light source. A control subsystem can determine when to increase the level of light based on a predicted time when the light source will be turned OFF. The control subsystem may determine an average or median length of time that the light source has been turned on for a number of recent daily cycles. A control subsystem may be an integral part of a luminaire or may be a retrofit. | 11-25-2010 |
20100295455 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ENERGY EFFICIENT ILLUMINATION - An illumination system correlates solar time to a clock and controls lighting or illumination based on time. The illumination system may turn ON light source(s) at a first level at a turn ON time, correlated to be around or at dusk, and turn OFF light source(s) at a turn OFF time, correlated to be around or at dawn. The illumination system may reduce a level of light output, and hence power consumption, at a time after turning ON a light source, and increases the level of light output at a time prior to turning OFF the light source. Turn ON, turn OFF, decrease and increase times may be determined based on recent levels of light or illumination in the environment, for example via average or median levels over a number of previous daily cycles. Filtering may eliminate aberrant events. | 11-25-2010 |
20100301756 | RELIABLE LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting system ( | 12-02-2010 |
20100301757 | Device And A Method For Controlling Light Emission - The invention relates to a device and a method for controlling the light emission ( | 12-02-2010 |
20100308737 | AMBIENT LIGHT COMPENSATION SENSOR AND PROCEDURE - The present invention relates to a solid-state based light source, a corresponding circuitry and a method of emitting light, including one or more light source elements for generating light, a first sensor for receiving light emitted by the light source elements and ambient light and for generating a first sensor signal (S | 12-09-2010 |
20100315007 | COLOR CONTROLLED LIGHT SOURCE AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING COLOR GENERATION IN A LIGHT SOURCE - This invention relates to a color controlled light source comprising a plurality of colored light elements; a detector for detecting the light output of the light source and generating a detection signal; and a color control unit for generating driving signals to said light elements on the basis of said detection signal and a predetermined target color point of the light output of the light source. In order to enable detection of contributions from individual light elements to the light output of the light source, the light source further comprises a modulator for individual signature modulation of the driving signal to each one of said light elements; and a corresponding demodulator for demodulation of said detection signal and generation of actual, i.e. measured, values of the output of the individual light elements. The color control unit determines nominal values of the light output of each light element for obtaining said target color point, and compares the actual values with the nominal values. If there is a difference, it adjusts the driving signals in order to minimize the difference. | 12-16-2010 |
20100315008 | Storm Door and Entrance Door Hardware Illumination System - Certain people may at times find that life events cause absences from their residence. Due to the configuration of a residence entrance there are times of darkness when there is low or no ambient light to illuminate the entrance door hardware. Some people would not leave their porch light on for several hours. Some people may be uncomfortable with leaving the standard porch light on during their absence to avoid the expense of the utility power used by the lighting. A situation for the need to illuminate the hardware may include the unexpected prolonged time of being away from home. The present invention is a sustainable option to illuminate the storm door and exterior entrance door of a residence. This invention provides illumination of the doors hardware on demand. | 12-16-2010 |
20100315009 | Apparatus and Methods for Deterring Predators - A lighting fixture for deterring predation has a case containing a battery and one or more sources of illumination. A controller acts to cause intermittent flashing of the sources of illumination because the apparent motion deters predators. The case may have a bracket adapted for attachment to a post. | 12-16-2010 |
20100315010 | CONSISTENT COLOUR CALIBRATION IN LED-BASED LIGHTING INFRASTRUCTURE - The present invention relates to colour generation in an indoor or outdoor lighting device, and more particularly to a control method which provides spatially consistent colour control of a lighting device designed for use in, e.g., spatially extended premises or environments containing obstacles, and thus including multiple light sensors to allow efficient control. Colour consistency is achieved by an arrangement where light of one or more of the light sources impinges on more than one light sensor. If constructional detector features, such as filter characteristics, coincide, then these sensors should in principle, after the appropriate processing, report identical colour points of the light source under consideration. Indeed, colour is a path-independent property of light, and this is the basis for a mutual calibration scheme of the detectors according to the invention. The calibration scheme is part of a control algorithm and is intended for use in place of a conventional control algorithm, either intermittently or permanently. | 12-16-2010 |
20100320917 | ENERGY-SAVING STREET LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM - A lighting control system for controlling a luminaire includes detection module and a control unit. The detection module is configured to detect traffic flow of a road and ambient light along the road. The control unit coupled with the detection module is configured to receive a detection result of the detection module and generate a control signal according to the detection result and a preset data stored therein for controlling illumination of the luminaire. | 12-23-2010 |
20100327755 | COLOR CONTROLLED LIGHT SOURCE AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING COLOR GENERATION IN A LIGHT SOURCE - This invention relates to a color controlled light source comprising a plurality of colored light elements, and a plurality of (filtered) photo detectors, having different spectral characteristics covering all or most of the total spectrum of the light elements. The (filtered) photo detectors detect the light output of the light source, and generate corresponding detection signals. The light source further has a color control unit for generating driving signals to the light elements on the basis of the detection signals and a predetermined target color point of the light output of the light source, and a modulator for individual signature modulation of the driving signal to each one of said light elements. A corresponding demodulator is provided for demodulation of the detection signals and extraction, from each detection signal, of actual values of the light outputs of the light elements. The color control unit has means for determining the spectral output of each light element on basis of the actual values, means for determining an actual color point from said spectral outputs of all light elements, and means for comparing said target color point with said actual color point and, if there is a difference, adjusting said driving signals in order to minimize the difference. | 12-30-2010 |
20100327756 | Arrangement for controlling light emitting diodes - In a circuit arrangement for controlling light emitting diodes (LEDs), which are combined in an indicating table, including a voltage supply, at least one driver which is connected to the voltage supply and has current outputs by way of which current can be supplied to the LEDs as well as at least one control input via which the current being supplied to the LEDs is controllable, a control element is provided by which the number of the LEDs to which current has to be supplied at the same time can be determined and a signal indicative of the number determined can be supplied to the control input of the driver for assisting in controlling the power supply to the LEDs. | 12-30-2010 |
20110001431 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LIGHT ENGINE - An LED light engine system that incorporates light emitting diodes (LEDs) with one or more distinct colors, including broad band white light obtained from phosphors or a combination of LED die colors and LED die coated phosphors. The LED die or die arrays are mounted to a high thermal conductivity circuit board comprising COB technology which can include both the LED die and electronic drive components resulting in a compact and reliable design with improved thermal and optical performance. High efficiency non-imaging collection optics are coupled to the LEDs to efficiently capture substantially all of the light which they emit and reformat it as an output with substantially the same éntendue as that of the LED to provide high brightness sources. Feedback from the output back to a photosensor on the circuit board is provided to assure that the output of the collection optic remains constant. | 01-06-2011 |
20110001432 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE WITH COMPENSATION CAPABILITY - A light emitting device with compensation capability is disclosed herein which includes a plurality of light emitting diodes, when a light emitting diode is out of order, the remaining of the light emitting diodes can still working properly; a status detecting unit; a power controlling unit; a processing unit to provide the control signals to the power controlling unit in order to dynamically provide the power to the light emitting diodes. By utilizing the LED device with light compensation capability, it can provide the stable power compensate. | 01-06-2011 |
20110012514 | LED ARRAY HAVING ARRAY-BASED LED DETECTORS - The present invention provides an optical system having an array of light emitting semiconductor devices to performing an operation that have multiple characteristics associated with performing the operation. The array includes at least one detector located within the array to selectively monitor multiple characteristics of the light emitting semiconductor devices and is configured to generate a signal corresponding to the selected characteristic. A controller is configured to control the light emitting semiconductor devices in response to the signal from the at least one detector. At least one of the multiple characteristics may be concentrated at an area of the array and the at least one detector may be located within the array at the area of the array to selectively monitor characteristic that is concentrated at the area of the array. | 01-20-2011 |
20110012515 | CALIBRATION CAMERA WITH SPECTRAL DEPTH - An imaging device ( | 01-20-2011 |
20110018448 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN OUTDOOR LIGHTING FEATURE WITH AN INTEGRATED SOLAR PANEL - A system and method for operating an outdoor lighting feature is provided, the outdoor lighting feature including a bollard, a solar panel disposed within a recess on the top of the bollard, a battery disposed within the bollard, the battery being electrically coupled to the solar panel and configured to receive and store energy from the solar panel, and a light source oriented to direct a light beam to a region external to the bollard, the light source being configured to draw an electric load from the battery. The system detects a change in an ambient light level, starts a timer and places a light source in a high-on state in response to the change in the ambient light level, monitors the timer, places the light source in a low-on state upon measuring a first predefined amount of lapsed time on the timer, and places the light source in an off state upon measuring a second predefined amount of lapsed time on the timer. | 01-27-2011 |
20110043116 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING LIGHT - Proposed is an illumination system ( | 02-24-2011 |
20110050108 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM AND ILLUMINATION CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An illumination system including a master control unit, a device unit, a driving circuit unit, and an illumination unit is provided. The master control unit receives an input signal and outputs a control signal by performing a program operation processing to the input signal. The device unit analyzes the control signal so as to obtain a color temperature setting value and a brightness setting value, and generates two output signals according to the brightness setting value and two color temperature adjusting signals determined by the color temperature setting value. The illumination unit has at least two lamps with different color temperatures. The driving circuit unit receives and converts the two output signals so as to proportionally output two driving signals to respectively drive the two lamps. One of the two output signals is enabled after the other of the two output signals is disabled for a predetermined time. | 03-03-2011 |
20110068696 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING APPARATUS WITH CONFIGURABLE SHUNTS - A solid state lighting apparatus according to some embodiments includes a circuit including a plurality of light emitting devices, and a configurable shunt configured to bypass at least some current around at least one light emitting device of the plurality of light emitting devices. The configurable shunt may include, for example, a tunable resistor, a fuse, a switch, a thermistor, and/or a variable resistor. | 03-24-2011 |
20110068697 | Phosphor Converted Light Source Having an Additional LED to Provide Long Wavelength Light - A light source having first and second LEDs and a phosphor layer that converts light generated by the first LED is disclosed. The first LED emits light at a first wavelength. The layer of phosphor is illuminated by the first LED, the phosphor being excited by light of the first wavelength to convert light of the first wavelength to a band of wavelengths having wavelengths between the first wavelength and a second wavelength. The second LED emits light at a third wavelength that is greater than the first wavelength. The phosphor is not substantially excited by light of the third wavelength. The combined light from the phosphor, and first and second LEDs is perceived as being white by a human observer. | 03-24-2011 |
20110074297 | Electrically illuminated flame simulator - An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. The flame simulator may be mounted in a decorative or ornamental device such as a candle or fire log, or used on decorative clothing, or may be part of a hazzard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used. | 03-31-2011 |
20110080099 | DUTY CYCLE ADJUSTING CIRCUIT OF A LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a duty cycle adjusting circuit of a lighting system and method thereof for sensing light of a first color and a second color emitted by a light emitting device of the first color and a light emitting device of the second color to generate corresponding intensity values. Then a first pulse width correcting value and a second pulse width correcting value can be calculated for adjusting a first duty cycle and a second duty cycle of a driving current to adjust the illuminating intensity of the light emitting devices of the first and the second colors. Through these adjusting steps, the light of the first and the second colors is within a predetermined range of color temperature. Therefore, light source for stable light in color temperature is provided. | 04-07-2011 |
20110080100 | LIGHT SENSOR DEVICE AND LIGHT CONTROL DEVICE - Sensor devices ( | 04-07-2011 |
20110084614 | LED LIGHTING SYSTEM - A system and method involving lighting fixtures, a control network, a controller and other devices such as light sensors, input devices and network adapters for coordinating precise brightness and color schedules among the lighting fixtures while maintaining a high color reliability including provisions for managing a plurality of lighting fixtures. The lighting fixtures contain lighting elements selected such that when controlled properly, operating along a daytime locus, the resultant light output closely resembles sunlight on a cloudless day in spectral characteristics, and wherein the total flux of blue light can be adjusted from a relative level of 1-100% the maximum blue flux of the lighting fixture by controlling individual lighting elements. | 04-14-2011 |
20110084615 | LED ASSEMBLY, LED FIXTURE, CONTROL METHOD AND SOFTWARE PROGRAM - A plurality of LEDs arranged in groups, each group comprising at least one LED, a control circuit for driving the LEDs, the control circuit comprising a sensing device for sensing an operative parameter of the LEDs. The control circuit is arranged to: a) operate at least one group of the LEDs: b) sense by the sensing device a value of the operative parameter of the at least one group; c) repeat a) and b) for at least a different one of the groups; d) assign to each of the groups of LEDs a value of the operative parameter from the sensed operative parameter values; and e) control the driving of the groups of LEDs from the assigned operative parameter values. | 04-14-2011 |
20110089842 | Apparatus and Methods for Interactive Illumination - In illustrative implementations of this invention, a lighting system comprises a plurality of LEDs, fluorescent lights, incandescent lights, a processor, a sensor node and a human-computer interface. The sensor is adapted to be moved by a user and placed in the location that a user wants to illumine. The LED lights are adapted to emit pulse-width modulated (PWM) light, controlled by signals from the processor. The lighting system is adapted to optimize parameters (such as efficacy or color rendering index) selected by the user, subject to certain constraints (such as desired illuminance or color temperature). According to principles of this invention, if a sensor is moved, attenuation may be measured and the inverse square law may be used to determine how constraints in an optimization algorithm need to be updated. | 04-21-2011 |
20110101872 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EMBEDDING INTERRUPTS INTO A SERIAL DATA STREAM - Systems and methods for transmitting and processing interrupts by embedding interrupt information into a serial data stream are disclosed. An event is detected and converted into an interrupt signal. The interrupt signal is converted into a special interrupt character or symbol sequence. The special interrupt character or symbol sequence is embedded into a serial data stream at the next available character or symbol boundary and transmitted to a receiving controller. The receiving controller strips the special interrupt character or symbol sequence from the serial data stream and raises a corresponding interrupt. The receiving controller processes the interrupt by interrupting normal processing to run an interrupt subroutine. Once the receiver has detected and raised an interrupt, it can return an acknowledgement character or symbol sequence by the same mechanism. The transmitter can repeat the interrupt embedding and transmission if it fails to receive the acknowledgement within a predetermined period of time. | 05-05-2011 |
20110115385 | Illumination arrangement for illuminating horticultural growths - The invention provides an illumination arrangement ( | 05-19-2011 |
20110115386 | Illumination system with automatic adaptation to daylight level - An illumination system ( | 05-19-2011 |
20110133654 | TUNABLE COLOUR LED MODULE - A tunable colour LED module comprises at least two sub-modules, each comprising an LED ( | 06-09-2011 |
20110156595 | LIGHT-GUIDE DEVICE AND MOUNTING ASSEMBLY USING SAME - A light-guide device is provided for detecting and amplify the light emitted by indicator lamps of functional modules mounted in a chassis. The light-guide device includes a plurality of light-guide columns, a circuit board, and a plurality of light-guide blocks. The circuit board includes a plurality of amplifying circuits, each including a photosensitive diode and a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). One of the LEDs is lit when the photosensitive diode detecting the light emitted by the indicator lamp of one corresponding functional modules. The light-guide blocks guide lights emitted by the corresponding LEDs to an outside of the chassis. | 06-30-2011 |
20110156596 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AND MEASURING ASPECTS OF TIME-VARYING COMBINED LIGHT - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing combined time-varying light comprising light from one or more light sources ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110163677 | LIGHTING DEVICE, LIGHTING AND LIGHTING METHOD - The present invention relates to a lighting device and a lighting method, in particular for a swimming pool. | 07-07-2011 |
20110169413 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH A PLURALITY OF LIGHT SOURCES - The invention relates to the controlling of a lighting system with a plurality of light sources, particularly to the semi-automatic commissioning of light sources of the lighting system or controlling of the creation of lighting scenes with the lighting system. A basic idea of the invention is to use a spatial coding of light for controlling a lighting system, particularly for commissioning of light sources of the lighting system instead of or in addition to the temporal light coding as applied in the prior art. An embodiment of the invention relates to a system for controlling a lighting system with a plurality of light sources ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110187273 | LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A PLURALITY OF LUMINAIRES - A lighting control system includes a plurality of luminaires each having a selectively powerable first light source and a selectively powerable second light source. The luminaires are powerable and controllable by a common AC power source. A signal receiving controller of each of the luminaires is electrically connected to the first light source and the second light source and selectively causes power to be routed to either the first light source or the second light source dependent on a control signal sent via the AC power source. | 08-04-2011 |
20110199004 | COMMISSIONING LIGHTING SYSTEMS - Commissioning a lighting system is disclosed. A user can be provided with a pointing device capable of emitting or returning a signal which can be received by detectors co-located with each fixture in the lighting system. The user can add a fixture to a group by aiming the pointing device at the fixture when the fixture is not assigned to the group, and the user can remove a fixture from a group in the same way when the fixture was previously assigned to the group. Additional user gestures are also disclosed. | 08-18-2011 |
20110199005 | LIGHTING UNIT HAVING LIGHTING STRIPS WITH LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENTS AND A REMOTE LUMINESCENT MATERIAL - The invention provides systems and methods for providing illumination. A lighting unit may have a support structure, and one or more light emitting elements supported by a circuit board contacting the support structure. A first optical element and a second optical element may be provided. A remote luminescent material may be provided on one or more optical elements. Light emitting elements configured to excite the luminescent material such as highly efficient light emitting diodes may be directed towards the luminescent material. The support structure may be a heat dissipating element, which may conduct heat from a heat source to a surface of the support structure. The heat dissipating element may have a passageway permitting the formation of a convection path to dissipate heat from the support structure. Such lighting units may be used to replace conventional fluorescent light tubes or other lighting devices, or may be provided as standalone lighting units. | 08-18-2011 |
20110204794 | Light control device for public lighting lamps - A light control device for public lighting lamps ( | 08-25-2011 |
20110204795 | LIGHT EMISSION DRIVING DEVICE, ILLUMINATION DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE - A light emission driving device sequentially on a time division basis drives a red light source | 08-25-2011 |
20110204796 | LIGHTING APPARAUTS - Disclosed is a lighting device. The lighting device includes:
| 08-25-2011 |
20110210671 | FLASHING LIGHT MODULE FOR A TRAFFIC SAFETY CONE - Flashing light module for a traffic safety cone has multiple stacked arrays of LED lights providing 360-degree visibility around the cone. The LED arrays are mounted onto a battery container, and a transparent or translucent housing covers the arrays and mounts onto the battery container to provide a water-tight seal for the enclosed electronics. The battery container fits into the upper opening in a truncated traffic safety cone. The LED light arrays have a variable flash rate. Optionally, an ambient light sensor is used to control the intensity of the light produced by the LED lights. | 09-01-2011 |
20110215724 | SYSTEM AND METHODS OF INTELLIGENT ON/OFF MODES AND DIMMING FUNCTIONALITY FOR LIGHTING DEVICES - The present invention provides a system for intelligently controlling the ON/OFF modes and dimming functionality for lighting devices with built in redundancy. The system comprises: a plurality of sensor banks having a plurality of sensors capable of operating over exclusive ambient light levels and creating redundancy; and a micro-controller configured to add dimming functionality and automatically detecting faulty sensing situations and sudden change in the light level, wherein computing logics are adapted with the help of a high end micro-controller to increase sensitivity of the system. | 09-08-2011 |
20110241552 | METHOD FOR MAXIMIZING THE PERFORMANCE OF A LUMINAIRE - A method for maximizing the performance of a luminaire ( | 10-06-2011 |
20110254453 | SYSTEM PROVIDING AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL CONTROL OF AN ILLUMINATION LEVEL IN A SPACE - A method of controlling a light level in a space of a building, the method comprising the steps of measuring the light level in the space; automatically adjusting the light level in the space towards a control setpoint; receiving an input to manually override the light level in the space to an override light level; adjusting the light level in the space to the override light level; temporarily adjusting the control setpoint from a default setpoint to a temporary setpoint in response to the manual override of the light level, the temporary setpoint representative of the override light level; subsequently adjusting the control setpoint from the temporary setpoint back to the default setpoint; and adjusting the default setpoint in response to repeated manual overrides of the light level that result in repeated adjustments of the control setpoint. | 10-20-2011 |
20110260626 | AMBIENCE LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR A DISPLAY DEVICE AND A METHOD OF OPERATING SUCH AN AMBIENCE LIGHTING SYSTEM - This invention relates to an ambience lighting system for a display device, where light sources are mounted at the periphery or at the rear side of the display device for emitting an ambience light onto a wall behind the display device. An input means receives color information indicating the color of the wall. A processor then adjusts the color of the emitted ambience light to the received color information of the wall such that the light reflected from the wall towards a viewing area of the display device matches the screen colors of the display device. | 10-27-2011 |
20110266958 | AC LED APPARATUS - An alternating-current (AC) light-emitting diode (LED) apparatus is disclosed. A rectifier rectifies a power AC voltage to generate a rectified voltage, which is monitored by a controller. A number of LEDs are electrically coupled between the rectified voltage and a ground. A number of switches correspondingly control at least a portion of the LEDs respectively, wherein one terminal of each switch is electrically coupled to one electrode of the corresponding LED or LEDs. The switches are controlled by the controller according to the rectified voltage. | 11-03-2011 |
20110279041 | ILLUMINATION APPARATUS AND BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTING METHOD THEREOF - An illumination apparatus includes a power supply, a detection unit, a PWM unit, a constant current circuit and an illumination unit. The detection unit detects the brightness of the ambient light and generates a detecting signal according to the brightness of the ambient light. The PWM unit outputs a pulse voltage according to the detecting signal. The constant current circuit supplies a constant current to the illumination unit. The illumination unit emits light according to the pulse voltage. When the brightness of the ambient light is increased, the magnitude of the detecting signal increases and the duty cycle of the pulse voltage increases. The luminous intensity of the illumination apparatus increases. When the brightness of the ambient light is decreased, the magnitude of the detecting signal decreases and the duty cycle of the pulse voltage decreases. The luminous intensity of the illumination apparatus decreases. | 11-17-2011 |
20110285294 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE PRECISION APPROACH PATH INDICATOR (LED PAPI) - Described herein is a LED PAPI having an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs), the array of LEDs comprising a first set of LEDs emitting a first color and a second set of LEDs emitting a second color. Light from the array of LEDs passes through a pair of apertures separated by a precision ground blade. The precision ground blade has a first edge that is closest to the array of LEDs and a second edge opposite the first edge. The first and second edges have different thicknesses. After passing through the apertures, the light passes through a first lens and a second lens. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285295 | ARTIFICIAL SOLAR LIGHT SYSTEM USING A LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - The present invention relates to an artificial solar light system, and more particularly, to an artificial solar light system using light emitting diodes. The present invention can provide an artificial solar light system using light emitting diodes, which can represent the same light emission effects as the sun with time. Further, the present invention can provide an artificial solar light system using light emitting diodes, which is inexpensive and is not affected by positions or climate. | 11-24-2011 |
20110291571 | INTELLIGENT ENERGY-SAVING LAMP - An intelligent energy-saving lamp includes a power source circuit, a main control circuit, a lighting circuit, and an infrared sensor circuit. The outgoing line of the power source circuit is connected to the incoming line of the main control circuit. The outgoing line of the main control circuit is connected to the incoming line of the lighting circuit. The infrared sensor circuit regulates the lighting circuit via the main control circuit. More specifically, the infrared sensor circuit senses the presence or absence of a person in the lighting area and instructs the main control circuit to regulate the lighting circuit accordingly, thereby saving energy. When people leave the lighting area, the lighting circuit enters the energy-saving mode and is prevented from working at maximum power. When people return, however, normal lighting resumes. Power consumption of the lamp in the energy-saving mode is only 20% of that for normal lighting. | 12-01-2011 |
20110291572 | Display Drivers - An active matrix display comprises a display area of the matrix comprising drive circuitry including a control circuit comprising chiplets outside the display area. The output of the control circuit is distributed among the plurality of chiplets. This arrangement is advantageous in that the chiplets allow for a much smaller fan-in and fan-out structure, thus allowing a much larger percentage of the substrate to be devoted to display area. | 12-01-2011 |
20110316428 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING BRIGHTNESS OF COLD-CATHODE FLUORESCENT LAMPS WITH WIDE DIMMING RANGE AND ADJUSTABLE MINIMUM BRIGHTNESS - System and method for adjusting brightness of one or more cold-cathode fluorescent lamps. The system includes a voltage selector configured to receive a dimming voltage and a first threshold voltage and generate an output voltage. The output voltage is selected from a group consisting of the dimming voltage and the first threshold voltage. Additionally, the system includes an oscillator coupled to a first capacitor and configured to generate a ramp signal with the first capacitor, and a signal generator configured to receive the ramp signal and the output voltage and generate a first signal. The first signal corresponds to a lamp brightness level. Moreover, the system includes a brightness detector configured to receive the first signal and output a second signal. The second signal indicates whether the lamp brightness level is higher than a threshold brightness level. | 12-29-2011 |
20120007511 | AMBIENT AND TASK LEVEL LOAD CONTROL - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for cooperatively controlling ambient level lighting in a controlled area, and task level lighting for task areas in the controlled area, wherein each task area is a separate sub-area of the controlled area. | 01-12-2012 |
20120007512 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE FOR DRIVING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A power supply device for driving a light emitting diode (LED) capable of controlling the switching of multiple output powers, in synchronization with the frequency of one of the multiple output powers and simplifying a power conversion stage in supplying power for driving an LED. | 01-12-2012 |
20120013257 | ILLUMINATION CONTROL NETWORK - The present invention addresses the problem of providing illumination in a manner that is energy efficient and intelligent. In particular, the present invention uses distributed processing across a network of illuminators to control the illumination for a given environment. The network controls the illumination level and pattern in response to light, sound, and motion. The network may also be trained according to uploaded software behavior modules, and subsets of the network may be organized into groups for illumination control and maintenance reporting. | 01-19-2012 |
20120025715 | STABLIZED LIGHT SOURCE HAVING LUMINANCE FEEDBACK CONTROL - An optical lighting apparatus having a constant luminance with a drive current controlled by a controller unit. A temperature controlled photodetector indirectly monitors the luminance and informs the controller when a change in luminance has occurred so that the controller can make appropriate adjustments to the drive current. Also disclosed is a method of regulating the drive current to a light source to enable the luminance to remain fixed and independent of fluctuations in ambient temperature. A temperature compensated photodetector senses the amount of light reflected off a diffuser lens and feeds back the output to a controller circuit which regulates the drive current to the light source. The lighting apparatus has application in calibrating imaging systems, such as digital cameras, and for scanning devices. | 02-02-2012 |
20120025716 | BACKLIGHT DEVICE AND DISPLAY DEVICE - Disclosed is a backlight device that suppresses the increase of maximum power consumption. A light-emitting unit ( | 02-02-2012 |
20120025717 | INTELLIGENT LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM - Multiple control modules ( | 02-02-2012 |
20120038281 | OUTDOOR LIGHTING FIXTURES CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - One embodiment of the invention relates to a system for operating a plurality of streetlights in response to motion from a vehicle. The system includes a sensor associated with at least one of the streetlights and configured to detect the presence of a moving vehicle and to provide a signal representative of the moving vehicle. The system further includes a radio frequency transceiver associated with each of the streetlights. The system yet further includes processing electronics configured to receive the signal representative of the moving vehicle from the sensor and to cause the radio frequency transceiver to transmit a command to one or more of the plurality of the streetlights to change lighting states along a pathway for the vehicle. | 02-16-2012 |
20120056545 | CIRCUIT FOR AND A METHOD OF SENSING A PROPERTY OF LIGHT - In a circuit ( | 03-08-2012 |
20120062128 | LIGHT DIMMING CONTROL - A power supply to an LED-based street or area light is operated to provide a dimming control signal, which is in turn processed by a circuit to produce 0-10 V DC, pulse width modulated (PWM) signals, or any other suitable signal that can variably control LEDs within the light. The on/off power interruptions could be provided, for example, from a photoelectric control, a timer circuit, or a pre-programmed or manually controlled timer/contactor. The signal to the on/off device could also or instead be initiated by an RF or power line carrier signal to cause the power interruptions. | 03-15-2012 |
20120068609 | LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE - In a light source device for combining light waves with at least three wavelengths and outputting thus combined light waves, an optical system element and an electrical system element are formed on a semiconductor substrate, thereby eliminating the necessity of optical members such as an optical connector, and saving space to place the optical members as well as reducing arrangement spacing. In addition, the space necessary for wiring in an electrical circuit is reduced. Therefore, an integration degree of each of the elements, the optical system element and the electrical system element, is enhanced. The optical system element and the electrical system element are formed in layers on the same conductor substrate, thereby reducing the area that is required in configuring a parallel establishment of the optical system element and the electrical system element. | 03-22-2012 |
20120068610 | Method and apparatus for setting a chromaticity coordinate - A method for setting a color locus of a luminaire ( | 03-22-2012 |
20120074850 | ILLUMINATING DEVICE - Disclosed is an illuminating device which has: a first illuminating lamp which is disposed at a first predetermined position and is identifiable; a second illuminating lamp which is disposed at a second predetermined position having a predetermined relationship with the first predetermined position and is identifiable; a determining means which determines the mutual relationship between the first illuminating lamp and the second illuminating lamp; and a transmitting means which transmits identifiable control signals to the first illuminating lamp and the second illuminating lamp, respectively, so as to achieve the determination made by the determining means. | 03-29-2012 |
20120081011 | Software Control of LED Illumination Output for Improved Yield and Latitude - The present application discloses methods and systems for calibrating a scanning system. In one embodiment, the calibration method determines a dark level of at least one pixel, determines a maximum white level for at least one pixel and adjusts the current of an illumination source based upon an output of an analog to digital converter. In another embodiment, the scanning system has a circuit for dynamically adjusting the output of an illumination source. The circuit has a pulse width modulated signal generator for generating a pulse width modulated signal and a driver for receiving the pulse width modulated signal and causing current to the illumination source to be modulated based on the pulse width modulated signal. | 04-05-2012 |
20120086344 | System and Method for Calibrating Backlight Devices - A system and method for controlling the backlight of a liquid crystal display (LCD) to account for ambient light penetration through the LCD stack and into the backlight cavity. A first light sensing device may be placed to measure the ambient light while a second light sensing device may be placed within the backlight cavity to measure the backlight luminance. A desired display luminance (based on the ambient light) can be converted to a desired backlight luminance. A software driver or microprocessor may drive the LCD backlight to meet the desired backlight luminance. A calibration can be performed to create and store correction factors for the second light sensing device when high ambient light levels create disruptions in the data for the second light sensing device. The correction factors may be used to accurately control the backlight levels and may be based upon incoming data from the first light sensing device. | 04-12-2012 |
20120091898 | LIGHT-EMITTING APPARATUS - A light-emitting apparatus is electrically connected to a power supply unit. The light-emitting apparatus includes at least one first light-emitting module and a second light-emitting module. The first light-emitting module includes a first light-emitting unit and a first driving circuit, which are electrically connected to each other. The second light-emitting module is electrically connected to the first light-emitting module, and includes a second light-emitting unit and a second driving circuit, which are electrically connected to each other. The first driving circuit adjusts a current passing through the first light-emitting unit in accordance with a first parameter representing the operating state of the second light-emitting module. The second driving circuit adjusts a bypass current bypassing the second light-emitting unit in accordance with a second parameter representing the lighting state of the light-emitting apparatus. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091899 | LIGHTING DEVICE - A remote control light receiver receives the infrared rays from an infrared LED incorporated in a remote control unit operated by the user, extracts the signal transmitted from the remote control unit, and outputs the extracted signal to a control microcomputer. The carrier frequency of the signal transmitted from the remote control unit is 38 kHz. A PWM control circuit performs PWM control by using an arbitrary PWM frequency within a range of 300 Hz to 3 kHz. By separating the PWM frequency and the frequency (carrier frequency) of the signal for remote control into different bands, the signal for remote control can be restrained from being affected by the turning on of the light source by PWM control, whereby remote control can be prevented from malfunctioning. | 04-19-2012 |
20120098437 | Automatically Adjusting Task Light - A task light that includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED's) adapted for providing a variable intensity of emitted light; a light directing member for directing light from the LED's onto a work surface; a control logic, electrically connected to a light intensity selector, an ambient light sensor, and the plurality of LED's and wherein the control logic compares the intensity of ambient light in the area surrounding the work surface with the desired intensity of light to be provided at the work surface and adjusts the supply of electrical power to the LED's so that the total of the variable intensity of emitted light and the intensity of ambient light in the area surrounding the work surface is approximately equal to the desired intensity of light to be provided at the work surface. | 04-26-2012 |
20120098438 | ILLUMINATION ADJUSTMENT CIRCUIT - An illumination adjustment circuit includes a light sensitive unit, an amplification unit, a switch unit, and a light emitting unit. The switch unit includes a plurality of electronic switches with increasing threshold voltages. The light emitting unit includes a plurality of sets of light emitting diodes corresponding to the electronic switches. Each set of the light emitting diodes is connected to the amplification unit through one of the electronic switches corresponding thereto. The light sensitive unit detects the brightness of ambient light, outputting a first voltage to the amplification unit accordingly. The amplification unit amplifies the first voltage to a second voltage and outputs the second voltage to the switch unit, so that the electronic switches with the threshold voltages lower than the second voltage are turned on, and the set of light emitting diodes connected to the electronic switch becomes luminous. | 04-26-2012 |
20120098439 | Coordinated System of Battery Powered Wireless Lights - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that employ a control component and/or power source integrated in an LED based light source to control and/or power the LED light source wirelessly. In embodiments, the LED based light source may take the form of a standard light bulb that plugs into a standard lighting socket or fixture. | 04-26-2012 |
20120112640 | Sustainable Outdoor Lighting System for Use in Environmentally Photo-Sensitive Area - Provided herein are systems and methods for outdoor lighting, which generally include two or more light sources. One light source is a monochromatic light source producing a light with a peak wavelength of about 580 nm or above. A second light source is a polychromatic light source producing a green-tint white light. During a standby operational mode, a control system maintains the first light source illuminated. The control system, which includes an integrated imaging system, illuminates both the first light source and the second light source when the imaging system identifies a target in an illumination area. Methods of preparing and using such outdoor lighting system are also provided. | 05-10-2012 |
20120119659 | CONSTANT CURRENT LED LAMP - A constant current LED lamp is provided with a linear driver circuit for driving multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs), or LED packages comprise multiple LED chips, connected in series. The driver circuit includes a rectifier circuit, a stable voltage circuit, and a constant current circuit. The driver circuit allows the aggregate forward voltage drop of all the LEDs connected in series to approach the rectified input voltage to efficiently utilize the AC power from the mains. | 05-17-2012 |
20120126709 | Lighting System having a Power Supply Apparatus, Control Apparatus for a Lighting System, and Method for Controlling a Lighting System - A lighting system comprising a power supply apparatus ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120139425 | Lighting Apparatus And Method - A lighting element is disposed in an array of lighting elements. At the lighting element, a lighting status of at least one neighboring lighting element is sensed. Independent of any other lighting element, a lighting adjustment for the lighting element by applying the sensed lighting status to a predetermined rule is determined. The lighting adjustment is applied to the lighting element to adjust an illumination of the lighting element. | 06-07-2012 |
20120139426 | DIMMABLE OUTDOOR LUMINAIRES - A dimmable outdoor lighting fixture apparatus is provided with a dimmable ballast or driver mounted in a horizontal cobra head luminaire fixture, and a photo eye control module connected to the fixture by an EEI/NEMA standard 3-terminal polarized twist-lock receptacle mounted to the fixture housing, with the controller module providing a dimming control value to the ballast or driver through the twist-lock receptacle. | 06-07-2012 |
20120153839 | AUTOMATIC COLOR CORRECTION FOR A DOME LIGHT DISPLAY DEVICE - A device and method that automatically corrects the color of a dome light display device. An dome light display device may include one or more colored light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged in a row, a photodetector disposed with the one or more LEDs in the row and a measurement circuit is configured to receive an electrical signal from the photodetector and compare the electrical signal to a reference signal associated with an intensity of light for a particular color of light and adjust the intensity of light emitted from the one or more LEDs based on the reference value. | 06-21-2012 |
20120153840 | Illumination control system for motion and daylight in large structures - A cost effective illumination control system calculating motion and daylight or surrounding light inputs, particularly in large structures where the light distribution is not uniform across time. The system divides the structure into zones each having input capability with regard to occupation and background light levels. Each zone being able to make independent decisions with regard to control of lighting levels in the zone, yet the zones being able to cooperate in a coordinated fashion to provide uniform lighting to the structure as a whole. | 06-21-2012 |
20120161644 | ENERGY-SAVING LAMP - An energy-saving lamp includes a light emitting module, a light sensing module and a control module. The light emitting module includes a plurality of light emitting diodes for emitting light. The light sensing module detects a light intensity of the light emitting module and generates a detection signal according to the light intensity of the light emitting module. The control module receives the detection signal generated by the light sensing module and adjusts the total number of lit up light emitting diodes of the light emitting module according to the detection signal. | 06-28-2012 |
20120169239 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR DIM AMBIENCE - A lighting system for dim ambience has at least one light source module, implemented in an ambience. The light source module has multiple light emitting units. Each unit is respectively controlled to produce a luminance. A luminance detecting unit detects a photonic luminance and a luminance ratio. A processing and operation module calculates a mesopic luminance according to the photonic luminance and the luminance ratio. When the photonic luminance is less than a dim-light setting value, a power control information is obtained by a fitness operation with a given condition set. The power control information is corresponding to an optimized mesopic luminance after fitness. A control unit receives the power control information to modulate the luminance of the light emitting units. | 07-05-2012 |
20120169240 | SEMI RESONANT SWITCHING REGULATOR, POWER FACTOR CONTROL AND LED LIGHTING - Described are improvements in power factor control and systems embodying said improved power factor control. Improvements lie in a method of zero voltage switching in which a capacitor is placed in parallel with a switching device, and the switching device is operated responsive to a change in the polarity of the current through the capacitor. Switching therefore occurs at zero or close to zero voltage across the switching device in both on and off modes resulting in very low switching losses and electromagnetic interference. Systems employing the method include a power factor controller, LED light source, boost converter and a power source comprising one or more photovoltaic cells. | 07-05-2012 |
20120176042 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SPECTRAL CONTENT OF AN OUTPUT OF A LIGHT FIXTURE - Systems and methods for controlling the spectral content of the output of a light fixture. The method of one embodiment includes driving the output of a light fixture to a target color and controlling the spectral content of the output of the light fixture. For example, a desired color is inputted using a color control methodology. A set of light source output intensity values that produce the desired color are identified, and then the light sources are driven to the identified output intensity values. A user is able to control the spectral content of the output of the light fixture by modifying the output intensity value of one or more of the light sources. After modifying the output intensity values, the color control and matching technique is used to identify a new set of output intensity values that maintain the previous target color but incorporate the changes in spectral content. | 07-12-2012 |
20120187849 | Spectral Detection Device for Detecting Spectral Components of Received Light - The present invention relates to a spectral detection device ( | 07-26-2012 |
20120194082 | MULTI-FUNCTION LIGHTING SYSTEM - A multi-function lighting system is provided. A design of multiplex configuration of a multi-diode lighting module and a design of optical time domain modulation of an electric controlling system are applied to a lighting system which senses environmental conditions to automatically or artificially change a color, a light intensity and a color-temperature of a light to influence people's feelings and moods. At the same time, the environmental sensing device further feedbacks an information of humidity or temperature so that parameter of optimum light environment can be set accordingly. The multi-diode lighting module is applied to the design of the lighting system, such that the lighting system can be manufactured in a customization way to meet varied requirements in the landscaping and optical designs, not only reducing the cost and increasing mass production rate but also providing multi-functions including landscaping lighting, ergonomic lighting, plant lighting and air purifying. | 08-02-2012 |
20120194083 | GROUP CREATION IN AUTO-COMMISSIONING OF LIGHTING SYSTEMS - A lighting system for areal illumination is disclosed which may include a remote driver and a plurality of fixtures including luminaires. The luminaires may include a light source whose output light level can be adjusted, a light sensor co-located therewith adapted to measure light received from adjacent fixtures. The remote driver may provide power for the light sources of the luminaires. | 08-02-2012 |
20120206049 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a display device and an operating method thereof. The display device includes a display panel which includes a plurality of first, second, and third display pixels and a plurality of unit cells. The first, second, and third display pixels include a plurality of organic light emitting materials for displaying first, second, and third colors, respectively. Each of the unit cells includes one light sensing pixel adjacent to the first, second, and third display pixels. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206050 | Detector Controlled Illuminating System - An illuminating device coupled with sensors or an image acquisition device and a logical controller allows illumination intensity and spectrum to be varied according to changing user needs. The system provides illumination to areas according to the principles of correct lighting practice for the optimal performance of visual tasks in the most efficient, cost effective manner. Aspects of the invention include: lighting fixtures which adapt to ambient lighting, movement, visual tasks being performed, and environmental and personal conditions affecting illumination requirements at any given instant. Lighting fixtures having spatial distribution of spectrum and intensity, providing both “background” room lighting, and “task” lighting. | 08-16-2012 |
20120217879 | Apparatus For LED Lights Which Integrates A Boost Converter Control Module - An apparatus for LED lights which integrates a voltage booster module is provided. The string lights in series-parallel construction, which is originally powered by a high voltage, becomes now powered by a low voltage. Thus, a dry cell or a solar cell can be used as a power supply, which decreases the needs for electricity from the power rail. Accordingly, less carbon dioxide is generated and energy is also saved. | 08-30-2012 |
20120223645 | ILLUMINATING DEVICE FOR A WALKING STICK - An illuminating device for a walking stick includes a main body having a through hole defined in a top thereof for adapting to receive a bottom of a walking stick, such that the main body adapts to position on the walking stick. A plurality of light source is mounted on the main body for emitting light. A light shade sleeves on the main body and encloses the light sources. The light shade allows light to pass through. A power supply is mounted in the main body and is electrically connected with the light sources. When the light sources are supplied with electricity provided by the power supply to emit light, light emitted by the light sources is transmitted through the light shade for providing an illuminating effect. | 09-06-2012 |
20120223646 | MOTION ACTIVATED OFF GRID LED LIGHT - The claimed subject matter provides systems and/or methods that facilitate remotely controlling a wireless lighting module. The wireless lighting module can include a power source such as a battery, a solar cell, and the like as well as an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs can be controlled based upon a received input (e.g., communicated by way of a radio frequency signal, an infrared signal, . . . ). For example, the input can be obtained from a remote control, a sensor, a differing wireless lighting module, an radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, and so forth. The input can be utilized to switch one or more LEDs on or off, change the intensity or color of illumination, modulate illumination, alter the direction of illumination, etc. | 09-06-2012 |
20120235577 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL GEAR FOR OPERATING AT LEAST ONE LED AND/OR AT LEAST ONE DISCHARGE LAMP - An electronic control gear for operating at least one of at least one LED and at least one discharge lamp is provided. It may include a first terminal for coupling to a phase of an AC voltage supply; a second terminal for coupling to the neutral conductor of the AC voltage supply; a control input for coupling in a control signal of a control apparatus; a first output for coupling to the LED; a second output for coupling to the discharge lamp; a first driver circuit for the LED; a second driver circuit for the discharge lamp; an evaluation apparatus for evaluating the control signal at the control input, the evaluation apparatus comprising a microcontroller, which activates said driver circuits depending on the control signal, wherein a first capacitance is coupled between the second terminal and the control input. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235578 | Motion Actuated Fixture Illuminator - A motion detecting device that, upon sensing motion, actuates an eclectic variety of illuminations to a proximal area of a fixture for providing functional and aesthetic benefits. The sensitivity of the motion detecting device is adjustable, and once actuated, powers on at least one light stream and or sound emanation device. Each light stream is positioned to illuminate a specific area on the fixture, or in proximity to the fixture. In various embodiments, the resultant illumination allows a user to better proximate the distance from a toilet seat, the perimeter of a toilet, the quantity and direction of water dispensing from a sink, and other similar uses. The motion detecting device may further include a light sensor to prevent illumination when light is detected, and a timer to turn off the illumination device after it has been activated for a predetermined amount of time. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235579 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING OCCUPANCY-BASED VARIABLE LIGHTING - A presence and an absence of an occupant is detected, and an occupancy sensor signal is generated representative of an active state in which the presence of the occupant is detected, and an inactive state in which the absence of the occupant is detected. An ambient light sensor detects the ambient light level and generates an ambient light sensor signal representative of the ambient light level. Dimmable illumination is generated at a first dimming level, based on the ambient light level, corresponding to the active state and a second dimming level corresponding to the inactive state. A transition delay time between an onset of the inactive state and a transition between the first dimming level and the second dimming level may be controlled. The first dimming level, the second dimming level, and/or the transition delay time may be variably set or controlled locally or via a remote device. | 09-20-2012 |
20120248990 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SWITCH HAVING A LIGHT PIPE FOR COMBINED LED DISPLAY AND LIGHT LEVEL SENSING - An electrical wiring device includes a manually adjustable switch, a light emitting diode (LED), a light level sensor, and a microcontroller. The wiring device also optionally includes an occupancy sensor. Light level is sensed through a light pipe and light is emitted by the LED through the same light pipe. When the manually adjustable switch is positioned to energize a load, the LED is deactivated and ambient light level is sensed by light sensors through the light pipe. The ambient light level is compared to a minimum ambient light level to determine if the load will be energized. Alternatively, the LED is deactivated and the ambient light level is sensed through the light pipe when the switch is positioned to de-energize the load. This ambient light level is stored and compared to the minimum ambient light level at a time when the switch is later positioned to energize the load. | 10-04-2012 |
20120248991 | INTEGRATION OF LED LIGHTING WITH BUILDING CONTROLS - An LED-based light can be installed in a conventional light fixture. The LED-based light can include a sensor operable to output a first signal indicative of whether an area of one or more of the rooms is in an occupied state or a non-occupied state, and the LED-based light can also include an LED controller operable to control at least one LED in the light in response to the first signal. Additionally, the LED-based light can include a transmitter operable to output a second signal indicative of whether the area is in the occupied state or the non-occupied state to a building environment regulator. | 10-04-2012 |
20120262071 | LIGHTING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING REFLECTED LIGHT FROM LOCAL OBJECTS - Lighting apparatus and method for detecting reflected light from local objects are disclosed. A controller within a lighting apparatus is used to activate and deactivate one or more LEDs within a duty cycle. The controller uses a light detection apparatus that is optically isolated from the LEDs to sample light levels during a time in which the LEDs are deactivated and during a time in which the LEDs are activated. The light level when the LEDs are deactivated is an indication of the ambient light levels within the surrounding area of the lighting apparatus. The light level when the LEDs are activated is an indication of the ambient light levels combined with any light generated by the LEDs that is reflected onto the light detection apparatus. By comparing these light levels, the controller can determine the level of light attributable to reflected light from the LEDs. | 10-18-2012 |
20120268016 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A light emitting device including a light emitting diode having a semiconductor body that generates electromagnetic radiation; a converter element downstream of the first light emitting diode which converts at least part of the electromagnetic radiation into first color light; a second light emitting diode having a semiconductor body that generates light of the first color; a radiation exit area from which the first color light emerges; and a drive circuit operating the second light emitting diode, wherein the converter element contains at least one luminescence conversion material that emits the first color light, as the operating duration of the first light emitting diode increases, intensity of the first color light emitted by the converter element decreases, the drive circuit controls the second light emitting diode dependent on at least one of measurement values: intensity of the first color light emitted by the converter element, temperature of the converter element, operating duration of the first light emitting diode, and color locus of the light emerging from the radiation exit area. | 10-25-2012 |
20120268017 | SWITCH-ACTUATED ARRANGEMENTS - An article incorporating a light or sound source ( | 10-25-2012 |
20120268018 | SWITCH ACTUATED CIRCUITS - A trigger circuit ( | 10-25-2012 |
20120274218 | Smart Illumination for Electronic Devices - A handheld device includes control elements, an illumination element operable to illuminate the control elements, a light sensor that detects an illumination level, and a sensor that detects whether or not the device is being held. When the illumination level is below an ambient light threshold and the device is being held, the illumination element and activates. However, when either the illumination level is not below the ambient light threshold or the handheld electronic device is not being held, the illumination element deactivates and/or does not activate. In some implementations, the sensor includes a capacitance touch switch and/or a resistance touch switch that detects contact with skin, a gyroscope and/or an accelerometer that detects movement of the handheld device, a pressure sensors that detects exertion of pressure on the handheld device, and/or an additional light sensor that detects when a portion of the handheld electronic device is covered. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274219 | Programmable Landscape Lighting Controller with Self-Diagnostic Capabilities and Fail Safe Features - A lighting controller includes a housing and a power transformer mounted in the housing for stepping down an inputted AC power signal at a first higher voltage to at least one output AC power signal at a second lower voltage for powering a plurality of light fixtures. The controller further includes a switching device that can be closed and opened to connect and disconnect a primary winding of the power transformer to a source of AC power that can provide the inputted AC power signal. At least one wire connection terminal is connected to a secondary winding of the power transformer. A face pack is removably mounted in the housing and is operatively connected to the source of AC power and the switching device. The face pack includes a display, at least one manually actuable input device, a processor, a memory operatively connected to the processor, and an operational program stored in the memory. The operational program is executable by the processor for allowing a user to enter ON and OFF times via the manually actuable input device and for closing and opening the switching device in accordance therewith. The processor can detect and display the current draw, and can detect overheat and current overload conditions, and disconnect the power transformer from the source of AC power in response to the same. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274220 | DISPLAY LED UNIT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY LEDS - There is provided a display LED unit including at least one light emitting diode having a first and a second operating mode. The LED is operated in the forward mode in a first operating mode and a light signal is emitted in dependence on the forward voltage applied to the LED. The LED is operated in the reverse mode with a reverse voltage in a second operating mode and a voltage signal is output in dependence on the ambient light. The display LED unit further comprises a control unit for controlling the light emission of the LED in the first operating mode in dependence on the ambient light detected by the LED in the second operating mode. | 11-01-2012 |
20120293076 | Doppler Radar Motion Detector for an Outdoor Light Fixture - A motion detector system includes the ability to detect motion through the use of a Doppler radar sensor or a combination of PIR sensors and a Doppler radar sensor. The system includes an outdoor light fixture having one or more lamps and a housing coupled to the outdoor light fixture. The housing includes a Doppler radar sensor and a microprocessor for analyzing the signals received by the Doppler radar sensor. Alternatively, the housing includes a combination of PIR sensors and a Doppler radar sensor and a microprocessor for analyzing the signals received from these sensors. The lamps in the light fixture are activated when either the PIR sensor or the Doppler radar sensor generates a signal indicating motion within the monitored area. Alternatively, the lamps can be activated when either the PIR sensor or the Doppler radar sensor senses predetermined number of motion activities over a limited time period. | 11-22-2012 |
20120293077 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT CONTROL FOR SOLAR-POWERED LIGHTING DEVICES - This invention relates to a method of controlling the light output of a solar-powered lighting device. The lighting device comprises a light source, a battery connected to the light source, a solar-power generator including a charger connected to the battery, and a control unit for performing the light output control. The method comprises:—charging the battery while solar-power is generated;—acquiring local day-light data;—repeatedly:—acquiring, at predetermined time intervals, local weather fore-cast data covering a predetermined time period, and determining a lighting output profile for the predetermined time period; and—driving the lighting device according to the lighting output profile, wherein said determining a lighting output profile comprises:—predicting a lighting demand for the predetermined time period on basis of first environment light data, which first environment light data comprises the local day-light data;—predicting a battery capacity for the predetermined time period on basis of a present energy storage level and second environment light data, which second environment light data comprises the weather forecast data and the local day-light data; and—determining the lighting output profile on basis of the lighting demand and the battery capacity under consideration of keeping the energy storage level above a predetermined minimum level during the predetermined time period. | 11-22-2012 |
20120306380 | MULTIMODE COLOR TUNABLE LIGHT SOURCE AND DAYLIGHTING SYSTEM - Described herein are day lighting systems that utilize a combination of at least one natural light source with at least one multimode artificial light source. Also disclosed are methods for designing and operating such systems. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306381 | MULTIMODE COLOR TUNABLE LIGHT SOURCE - Described herein are ambient lighting devices, methods, and systems that utilize at least one multimode artificial ambient light source, a control unit, and a remote image sensor. The control unit couples to at least one artificial ambient light source and is configured to output at least one control signal to the at least one artificial ambient light source. The at least one multimode artificial ambient light source is configured to output light of varying color and color temperature in response to said at least one control signal. The remote image sensor couples to the at least one control unit and is configured to detect at least one color and intensity characteristic and output an output signal to the at least one control unit, based on said color and intensity characteristic detected. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306382 | SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR LIGHTING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A light fixture is described that measures the ambient light intensity and determines whether to provide illumination. The light fixture may further determine a traffic status proximate the fixture and adjust the illumination accordingly. A network of light fixtures is also provided, the light fixtures communicating data to each other and determining illumination states therefrom. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306383 | SELECTIVE RADIATION UTILIZATION APPARATUSES FOR HIGH-EFFICIENCY PHOTOBIOREACTOR ILLUMINATION AND METHODS THEREOF - A selective radiation utilization apparatus includes an optical filtering device and a modulation device. The optical filtering device transmits one or more selected spectral bands of incoming solar radiation and reflects one or more remaining bands of the incoming solar radiation. The modulation device spatially modulates one of the one or more selected spectral bands or the one or more remaining bands and directs the spatially modulated one of the one or more selected spectral bands or the one or more remaining bands towards a target of illumination. | 12-06-2012 |
20120313533 | Intelligent and Energy-Saving LED Lamp with Glimmer and Full Light Emission - An intelligent and energy-saving LED lamp with glimmer and full light emission includes a lamp holder and a LED substrate disposed in the lamp holder. A plurality of LEDs is provided on the LED substrate. An infra-red sensing device with an infra-red detecting head is disposed inside the lamp holder. A lampshade is connected to a top end of the lamp holder and includes a protruding cover corresponding to the infra-red detecting head. The LEDs do not light up when there is enough light from external surrounding. The LEDs radiates a glimmering light when there is not enough light from external surrounding and the infra-red detecting head does not sense any movements of objects. The LEDs radiates a full light when there is not enough light from external surrounding and the infra-red detecting head senses movements of objects. | 12-13-2012 |
20120319592 | METHODS OF MONITORING PERFORMANCE OF AN LED LAMP - Operation of an LED as a light source may be temporarily interrupted to facilitate measurement of the light from other LEDs, as well as control of the operation of the LED(s) based thereon. | 12-20-2012 |
20120319593 | Lighting Device with Switchable Day/Night Illumination Mode - The present invention relates to a lighting device with switchable day/night illumination mode, comprising: a main controlling unit, a driving unit, a lighting unit, a light filtering unit, an illumination mode switching unit, and a power management unit, wherein the lighting unit is coupled to the driving unit and has a plurality of light-emitting devices, moreover, the main controlling unit is used for controlling the driving unit, so as to drive the lighting unit output a visible light; In addition, the illumination mode switching unit is used for controlling the light filtering unit to show and cover the light-emitting surface of the lighting unit, so as to filter the visible light and make the visible light become a visible light with a specific wavelength; wherein the visible light with specific wavelength causes the smallest excitation to human sympathetic; Thus, using the visible light with specific wavelength as illumination light when night can not only assist users in reading, but also avoid from exciting users' sympathetic and causing melatonin suppression. | 12-20-2012 |
20120319594 | LIGHTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A lighting apparatus includes a light source to generate light, a light emitting mode selection unit to select one light emitting mode from among a plurality of light emitting modes including a strobe light mode implemented by temporarily switching the light source on and a continuous light mode implemented by continuously switching the light source on, and a control unit to control switching-on of the light source to implement the light emitting mode selected through the light emitting mode selection unit. Therethrough, a plurality of lighting apparatuses can be connected, and each of the plurality of lighting apparatuses can be operated in independent light emitting modes, when the plurality of lighting apparatuses are connected, to produce various lighting environments. | 12-20-2012 |
20120319595 | Separable, keyed electrical/electronic modules for mating to LED lighting assemblies - An LED lighting element comprised of at least two pieces designed for use with legacy lighting fixtures having a separable transformer and lighting element to improve efficacy and economy of LED lighting. In addition, the assembly can be provided with intelligent electronics for wireless control, operation and monitoring and/or with a battery for operation during power outages and/or as a warning system for the hearing impaired by stroboscopically flashing the LED lights and/or as sensing elements which cause activation due to some other sensed stimulus. | 12-20-2012 |
20130002141 | LED DRIVING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARIABLE VOLTAGE INPUT - A plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) is driven based on the voltage and current requirements of the LEDs at any given time. The driving of the LEDs is adapted to the input voltage provided. A series of switches (e.g. MOSFETS) is used to selectively illuminate the LEDs according to the input voltage and current, with more LEDs being lit as the input voltage or current increases. In one configuration, the switches are driven to provide a light dimming function. The LEDs can be controlled remotely using, e.g. an X | 01-03-2013 |
20130002142 | LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting system has a solar power generation section, a control section which generates a control signal based on the output of the solar power generation section, a power conversion section which converts a direct-current electric power input thereto to output a direct-current electric power, and a lighting section which is driven by the direct-current electric power output from the power conversion section | 01-03-2013 |
20130002143 | Controller - A controller is disclosed for controlling the optical output of at least one light emitting diode. The controller comprises a control unit and a power supply unit for supplying power to the at least one light emitting diode. The control unit is arranged to receive as input, first and second signals which are representative of the operating characteristics of the at least one light emitting diode, and which is further arranged to control the power output from the power supply unit to the at least one light emitting diode in dependence of the first and second signals. The first signal is representative of the current within the at least one light emitting diode and the second signal is representative of the temperature of the at least one light emitting diode so that the optical output from the at least one LED can be varied in accordance with the operating characteristics of the at least one light emitting diode. | 01-03-2013 |
20130009551 | Luminance Control for Illumination Devices - An illumination device is provided having one or more illumination LEDs configured to provide illumination for the device. Along with the illumination LED is a reference LED. The illumination LED provide illumination during normal operation of the device, whereas the reference LED provides a reference illumination, but does not provide illumination during normal operation. A light detector can detect light from the illumination LED and the reference LED, and control circuitry can be used to compare light detected from the reference LED and the illumination LED to adjust a brightness for the device. The light detector can comprise a photo-detector or can comprise an LED, such as one of the illumination LEDs if more than one illumination LED is utilized. A method is also provided for controlling brightness of an illumination device. | 01-10-2013 |
20130009552 | MOVABLE ILLUMINANCE SENSORS FOR FIXTURE LIGHT SOURCES - A lighting system including fixture lamps, e.g., ceiling mounted, and movable light sources, e.g., task lamps. The task lamps include illuminance sensors arranged to detect ambient light including light emitted by one or more fixture lamps and available daylight. Control data is generated based at least in part on the illuminance data. The resulting control data is transmitted from the task lamp to a fixture lamp and a window system so that it can be used to control the amount of light emitted by the fixture lamp and amount of daylight transmitted through the window system. This arrangement allows daylight harvesting while ensuring that the amount of light provided to workspaces (at which task lamps are located) is satisfactory. | 01-10-2013 |
20130020948 | AMBIENT LIGHTING CONTROL METHOD AND AMBIENT LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a method of controlling a human-friendly illumination. The method includes determining a displayed object, using a control module, based on at least one data sensed by a sensor module; receiving, by the control module, from a scene database scene data corresponding to the displayed object; creating, by the control module, illumination control information based on the scene data and sending the illumination control information to a lamp control unit; and outputting, by the lamp control unit, an illumination control signal corresponding to the illumination control information to a lamp module. | 01-24-2013 |
20130038222 | COLOR TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT FOR LED LAMPS USING SWITCHES - A light-emitting diode (LED) lamp includes a number of different color LEDs that can be turned on and off in different combinations using an external switch operable by a user. A user or a controller can adjust the color temperature of light output by the lamp. The color temperature change may be a user preference and can compensate for decreased phosphor efficiency over time. | 02-14-2013 |
20130057158 | GPS-BASED STREETLIGHT WIRELESS COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for controlling a streetlight is provided. GPS data is required from a GPS coupled to a process of the streetlight. A geographic location of the streetlight is determined from the received GPS data. A real local time is determined from the GPS data and a sunrise and sunset time associated with the geographic location can then be determined. The on and off state of one or more LED lighting modules of the streetlight can then be controlled upon the determined sunrise and sunset times. | 03-07-2013 |
20130069538 | AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL DIMMING METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREOF - The present invention discloses an automatic and manual dimming method and an apparatus thereof, comprising a plurality of LED lamps with a light sensor and a control unit, such that when a power switch is turned on to trigger the control unit to automatically adjust the light emitting brightness of the LED lamp according to the brightness of the light sensed by the light sensor. After one or more times of switching the power switch, the control unit can be used for manually adjusting the light emitting brightness of the LED lamp to improve the convenience of use. | 03-21-2013 |
20130069539 | SYNCHRONOUS LIGHT ADJUSTMENT METHOD AND THE DEVICE FOR PERFORMING THE SAME - A synchronous light adjustment method and the device for performing the same are proposed. Each of plurality of lamps is installed with a light sensor and a control unit. By actuating a single power switch, the control unit will control the illumination of a respective one of the LED lamps independently and automatically based on the environmental illumination detected by a light sensor. Further, by switching the power switch manually to match predetermined operations, the control units will adjust the illuminations and color temperatures of the LED lamps synchronously and gradually. The device is convenient in installation and usage. | 03-21-2013 |
20130069540 | Adaptive modulation and data embedding in light for advanced lighting control - Disclosed is a method for controlling a light output signal emitted by a set of light sources comprising at least one light source, wherein said light output signal includes a modulation signal which carries individual information, such that the method includes recurrently:
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20130069541 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LIGHTING SYSTEM, AND LIGHTING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method for controlling a lighting system, said lighting system comprising a plurality of luminaires ( | 03-21-2013 |
20130076249 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device including a body and a light source module is provided. The body has a side on which an unstable display is disposed and another side on which a bi-stable display is disposed. The light source module is arranged inside the body and configured to provide a light source to one or none of the unstable display and the bi-stable display. | 03-28-2013 |
20130082606 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION OF ILLUMINATION SYSTEM AND ENERGY SAVING - The present invention provides a system for testing monitoring and calibrating illumination of plurality of lamps, operated by a control node. The system is comprised of: plurality of lamps units each unit including, a lamp, and control node for controlling power consumption wherein the control node comprises at least one of: a wireless, PLC transceiver or twisted pair, at least one mobile measurement device, for performing luminous measurements for each lamp unit and a computing unit for analyzing the luminous measurements results for determining the optimal parameters for operating the lamp according to the predefined luminous requirements for each lamp unit | 04-04-2013 |
20130088153 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTRICAL DEVICES, PARTICULARLY LIGHTING LAMPS AND CONTROL SYSTEM OF ELECTRICAL DEVICES, PARTICULARLY LIGHTING LAMPS - A system for controlling electrical devices, particularly external lighting lamps, connected to a supply network, the system comprising at least one management and diagnostic centre with communication modules, fed by the supply network, and external lighting lamps, connected to the supply network, wherein the lamps contain controlling modules and communication modules, whilst exchange of data between management and diagnostic centre and individual lamps as well as between lamps themselves takes place in real time, within set communication cycles, wherein said data can be preserved in individual lamps, in an MCU MASTER main controlling unit of the lamp and transmitted to other lamps after closing the communication cycle with said at least one management and diagnostic centre, and wherein changes transmitted from said at least one management and diagnostic centre are carried out by said MCU MASTER main controlling unit of each lamp. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088154 | DISPLAY AND LIGHTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A FITTING ROOM - The invention provides a display and lighting arrangement ( | 04-11-2013 |
20130093330 | White Point Adjustment for Multicolor Keyboard Backlight - There are provided systems, devices and methods for operating a light source to match a white point of ambient light. In one embodiment, a light control system is provided. The light control system includes a light source and a light sensor. The light sensor is configured to operate in conjunction with the light source to provide a visual effect. A controller is electrically coupled to the light source and the light sensor and configured to determine the intensity and color of light to which the light sensor is exposed and dynamically adjust the output of the light source to match the determined intensity and color of light to which the light sensor is exposed. | 04-18-2013 |
20130093331 | LAMPS - An embodiment of the invention provides a lamp comprising a control circuit and a light emitting device. The light emitting device comprises a plurality of light emitting units with different wavelengths. The control circuit calibrates a control signal according to an environment light to adjust a light spectrum of the light emitting device by controlling the luminance of each light emitting unit. | 04-18-2013 |
20130099674 | METHOD OF REGULATING BLUE LIGHTING IN COMMAND CENTERS - Systems and methods for gathering data relating to time, personnel tasks, personnel awareness levels, and lighting and regulating the levels of white light or blue light in a command center to optimize personnel awareness, accuracy, and effectiveness. Systems and methods for optimum delivery of blue light for ambient, display and task or spot illumination via specialized fixtures, timing, and regulation to optimize alertness and efficiency in a 24-hour command center setting. | 04-25-2013 |
20130099675 | LIGHTING EFFECT DEVICE AND ELECTRIC DEVICE - A lighting effect device is provided, which is used for equipment with an operation surface that has a reflective characteristic. The lighting effect device includes at least a light supply unit for forming a light layer above the operation surface. The light layer is not crossed with the operation surface, where at least part of light of the light layer forms a visible lighting effect around an operator after reflected by the operator entering the light layer. The device requires less light sources and no position detection, so that the device is inexpensive and reliable. At the same time, a dodging layer and/or a reflective layer improve lighting effect and provide user a better experience. | 04-25-2013 |
20130113383 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING ILLUMINATION UNIFORMITY - Methods for improving illumination uniformity of illuminated areas ( | 05-09-2013 |
20130119871 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE LUMINOUS FLUX OF A LIGHTING ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a method for controlling the luminous flux of a lighting arrangement ( | 05-16-2013 |
20130134886 | Intelligent Lighting Management and Building Control Systems - Methods, systems and apparatuses for controlling and managing a plurality of luminaires are disclosed. One method includes sensing, by a sensor of each of the plurality of luminaires, light received by the sensor, communicating, by a device, with the plurality of luminaires by a device through light pulses, commissioning and calibrating, by the device, the plurality of luminaires using the communication, and placing, by the device, at least one of the plurality of luminaires on a floor plan through the communication with light pulses, wherein the at least one of the plurality of luminaires identifies itself over a network. | 05-30-2013 |
20130147366 | System for and method of commissioning lighting devices - A lighting system for and method of commissioning LED light fixtures is disclosed. The LED light fixtures include a controller unit that is programed with lighting firmware and an on-board light sensor that is responsive to visible light signals from a light source. In operation, the light sensor is irradiated visible light signals and/or visible light sequences that instruct the LED light fixture via the controller unit to join a group, be locked into a group, run lighting programs and/or become un-locked from a group. | 06-13-2013 |
20130147367 | LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM - A control system controls the operation of at least a first and a second independently controllable LED light member. The control system includes a frame member on which a plurality of electrical components can be mounted, and at least one input port for receiving at least one of a power source and a command signal source capable of sending a command signal to at least one of the first and second LED light members. A first driver member is provided for conducting power to deliver conditioned DC power to the first LED member. A first driver to frame connector removably couples the first driver member to the frame member. A second driver member conditions power to deliver conditioned DC power to the second LED member, and a second driver to frame connector removably couples the first driver member to the frame member. A first external output port is coupled to the first driver, and a second external output port coupled to the second driver. A first multi-channel electrical conductor is coupled to the first external output port for conducting conditioned DC current to the first LED light member; and a second multi-channel electrical conductor conducts conditioned DC current to the second LED light member. | 06-13-2013 |
20130162146 | ENERGY-SAVING LED LIGHTING DEVICE - An energy-saving LED lighting device includes a power source driving device, a lighting assembly, a human body detection device, and a sound control device. The human body detection device and the sound control device are arranged in the power source driving device. The energy-saving LED lighting device provided by the present invention arranges the human body detection device and the sound control device in the power source driving device so that in installation and use, there is no need to use additional remotely-located switch to control activation and deactivation and control of activation and deactivation of the lighting device can be simply realized through the installation of the energy-saving lighting device. The conditions for installation are lowered and the expense is saved. | 06-27-2013 |
20130169165 | Multi-Phase Lighting Driver - A multi-phase lighting driver. | 07-04-2013 |
20130187552 | Light Harvesting - The current application is directed to control of lighting systems and utilization of ambient light levels for such control. One implementation comprises one or more lighting fixtures installed in a structure, at least one ambient light information source configured to provide brightness information of ambient light of the structure, and a controller configured to maintain a brightness level of an interior portion of the structure substantially the same as a brightness level of an exterior portion of the structure by controlling outputs of the lighting fixtures in response to the brightness information of the ambient light. The interior portion of the structure may include an entrance portion of the structure. The controller may be further configured to gradually reduce brightness levels of the outputs of the lighting fixtures from the entrance portion towards a center of the structure. | 07-25-2013 |
20130200808 | SENSOR-CONTROLLED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A sensor-controlled system for an electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes at least one light emitting unit. The at least one light emitting unit operates at an emission state and a non-emission state alternately. The sensor-controlled system includes at least one sensor unit and at least one control unit. The at least one sensor unit is arranged for sensing surrounding luminance to generate a sensing signal during a period in which the at least one light emitting unit operates at the non-emission state. The at least one control unit is coupled to the at least one sensor unit, and is arranged for controlling luminous intensity of the at least one light emitting unit according to the sensing signal. | 08-08-2013 |
20130207551 | ILLUMINATING DEVICE - An illumination device that is operable while being transported and that can be placed, or is placed, in an object that can be opened and closed again. The illumination device comprises a first light source, an electric energy storage device, and a switch device that comprises a control unit including a sensor unit with which a first switching unit is transferable from an open switching state into a closed switching state. The first light source is suppliable with electric power from the electric energy storage device when a first sensor is touched and/or when said first sensor detects a motion. The sensor unit comprises a second sensor that at least detects if the object is open or closed. A second switching unit is transferable from an open switching state into a closed switching state in which the first light source and/or a second light source is/are supplied with electric power. | 08-15-2013 |
20130207552 | INTEGRAL TROFFER MOTION DETECTOR - A sensor system ( | 08-15-2013 |
20130221856 | AMOLED Light Sensing - The present disclosure is directed to a method and apparatus for estimating ambient light conditions for an OLED display. Embodiments of the method and apparatus use one or more columns of OLEDs in the display to perform two functions: their typical function of emitting light in a display mode, and the additional function of sensing light in a sense mode. To perform the additional sense mode functionality, the one or more columns of OLEDs in the display are temporarily placed into a photovoltaic and/or photoconductive mode. A sensing circuit is used to measure this current produced by the one or more columns of OLEDs while operating in the sense mode and report it back to a controller. The controller can then use this information to estimate the ambient light conditions of the environment where the OLED display is currently operating and to perform a touch and/or proximity sensing function. | 08-29-2013 |
20130221857 | EXPERT SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING A COLOR MODEL FOR AN LED-BASED LAMP - Systems and methods for using an expert system to develop a color model for and LED-based lamp for reproducing a target light and calibrating the lamp are disclosed. The CCT of light generated by the lamp is tunable by adjusting the amount of light contributed by each of the LED strings in the lamp. The target light is decomposed into different wavelength bands, and light generated by the LED-based lamp is also decomposed into the same wavelength bands and compared. A color model for the lamp provides information on how hard to drive each LED string in the lamp to generate light over a range of CCTs, and the color model is used to search for the appropriate operating point of the lamp to reproduce the target light. | 08-29-2013 |
20130229113 | LIGHTING SYSTEM AND LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICE EQUIPPED FOR THE LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting system includes a lighting load and a lighting control device. The lighting control device is configured to adjust a light output of the lighting load to a first light output corresponding to a first correlated color temperature and a first illuminance in a first time slot, and to decrease the light output of the lighting load up to a second light output corresponding to a second correlated color temperature and a second illuminance with the passage of time in a second time slot after the first time slot. | 09-05-2013 |
20130229114 | LED LIGHTING SYSTEM - A system and method involving lighting fixtures, a control network, a controller and other devices such as light sensors, input devices and network adapters for coordinating precise brightness and color schedules among the lighting fixtures while maintaining a high color reliability including provisions for managing a plurality of lighting fixtures. The lighting fixtures contain lighting elements selected such that when controlled properly, operating along a daytime locus, the resultant light output closely resembles sunlight on a cloudless day in spectral characteristics, and wherein the total flux of blue light can be adjusted from a relative level of 1-100% the maximum blue flux of the lighting fixture by controlling individual lighting elements. | 09-05-2013 |
20130229115 | Methods for Disaggregated Sensing of Artificial Light and Daylight Distribution - A method, configuration unit ( | 09-05-2013 |
20130234602 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLOR TUNING LIGHT OUTPUT FROM AN LED-BASED LAMP - Systems and methods for using an LED-based lamp for reproducing a target light are disclosed. A color-space searching technique is introduced here that enables the LED-based lamp to be tuned to generate light at a specific CCT by adjusting the amount of light contributed by each of the LED strings in the lamp. The target light is decomposed into different wavelength bands, and light generated by the LED-based lamp is also decomposed into the same wavelength bands and compared. The color-searching techniques allow the LED-based lamp to closely emulate a black body radiator given the limitations of the physical specification of color string in the LED strings. | 09-12-2013 |
20130234603 | LIGHT SOURCE LUMINAIRE SYSTEM LIGHT ELEMENT CONTROL - Disclosed is a light source having a plurality of light elements and a control system for controlling the light elements. The control system includes a plurality of light element controllers, each connected to a respective light element, and arranged to obtain light element data; and a bus interface, which is connected to the light element controllers via a light source bus. The bus interface provides the light element controllers with a general command, and the light element controllers generate light element drive signals on basis of the general command and the light element data. | 09-12-2013 |
20130241418 | SOLUTION FOR DYNAMIC LIGHTING CONTROL - A lighting system and method for controlling illumination of the same upon detection of a user in at least one of a first detection area and a second detection area. The lighting system can include a lighting fixture having one or more lighting sources and at least two sensors associated with separate detection areas. Each sensor can send a signal to a controller associated with the lighting fixture, and the controller can be configured to vary the illumination of one or more of the lighting sources depending on the each sensor's detection area. The present subject matter facilitates energy savings since areas away from an occupied area are not illuminated. Communication between neighboring lighting fixtures is not required since each lighting fixture can detect the presence of a user in an area proximate an adjacent lighting fixture in order to trigger illumination of the lighting fixture. | 09-19-2013 |
20130257288 | LIGHTING SYSTEM HAVING AN OLED LIGHT SENSOR - An apparatus and method of detecting ambient light in a lighting system is provided. An OLED may be used to emit light and detect ambient light in such a system. Detection can occur during a time interval when light is not emitted from the OLED. Feedback to control the emitted light level of the OLED can be based on the detected ambient light. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257289 | Light Balancing - A light control system including a light source and a light management unit (LMU) operative to receive a light output control signal and to control a light output emitted from the light source, wherein the LMU controls the light output from the light source based on the light output control signal. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257290 | LIGHTING SYSTEM AND CALIBRATION METHOD THEREFOR - A lighting apparatus has a plurality of light emission block group and a detection unit for each light emission block group, wherein light emission blocks selected from different light emission block groups are grouped as sets, and light emission blocks belonging to a same set are caused to emit light simultaneously. The grouping is such that a minimum value, in all the sets, of a detection value ratio becomes as large as possible, wherein the detection value ratio is a ratio between an amount of light due to a light emission from one light emission block belonging to a light emission block group corresponding to each detection unit, and an amount of light due to a light emission from another light emission block emitting light simultaneously with the one light emission block. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257291 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LIGHTING ASSEMBLY - A lighting system includes a light emitting element operable to emit light at a level between zero and 100 percent, a light level sensor positioned to detect a total level of light, and a motion detector positioned to detect a motion in a predefined space. A controller is coupled to the light emitting element, the light level sensor, and the motion detector and is operable to compare a measured total level of light to a set point and to activate the light emitting element in response to the measured total light level being below the setpoint. The controller is further operable to activate the light emitting element in response to the detection of motion within the space. | 10-03-2013 |
20130278148 | SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR USE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY PHOTO-SENSITIVE AREA - Provided herein are systems and methods for outdoor lighting, which generally include two or more light sources. One light source is a monochromatic light source producing a light with a peak wavelength of about 580 nm or above. A second light source is a polychromatic light source producing a green-tint white light. During a standby operational mode, a control system maintains the first light source illuminated. The control system, which includes an integrated imaging system, illuminates both the first light source and the second light source when the imaging system identifies a target in an illumination area. Methods of preparing and using such outdoor lighting system are also provided. | 10-24-2013 |
20130278149 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-CHANNEL ILLUMINATION - Disclosed are systems and methods for providing multi-channel illumination. A reflector and at least four solid state light sources are operable to emit light. A plurality of combinations of the solid state light sources are identified, where each of the combinations is operable to emit light that matches a target color point. The combinations are ranked based on their respective luminous flux value, and at least one of the combinations is selected based on the rank. A duty cycle of a control signal of each light source of the selected combinations is determined to control light emitted from the reflector. | 10-24-2013 |
20130285557 | INTELLIGENT DECORATIVE DISPLAYS WITH AMBIENT ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD SWITCHING - A system and method of controlling self powered decorative devices using EMF emanating from, for example, a light string on a Christmas tree. The decorative devices sense the presence of EFM from the light string and actuate in response thereto and turn off when the field disappears, thereby saving energy. In an alternate embodiment, the EMF source is capable of modulation and the slave decorations are coded and tuned to specific EMF characteristics, such as frequency. The master EMF source transmits the EMF of different characteristic thereby causing the coded slave decorations to operate in a synchronized matter. The system may also be responsive to music or other inputs to create special decorative effects. | 10-31-2013 |
20130293115 | AUTOMATICALLY CONFIGURING OF A LIGHTING - The invention relates to automatically configuring of a lighting created by a lighting system, particularly to creating a lighting, which follows a person, with a networked lighting system. A basic idea of the invention is to adapt the learning based processing of activations of lamps and presence detectors received as input data to changes in a system for automatically configuring lighting with a variable adaptation rate in order to make the automatic lighting configuration more robust with regard to system changes. An embodiment of the invention relates to a system ( | 11-07-2013 |
20130293116 | OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING AN AMBIENT LIGHT SPECTRUM AND MODIFYING AN EMITTED LIGHT - An optoelectronic device is provided having a plurality of light emitters arranged to be able to illuminate an area of an environment, a CMOS based miniaturized spectrometer arranged to obtain the light spectrum of environmental light within the area of the environment, and control devices, means or methods for modifying the emission of the light emitters, based on the obtained light spectrum. Also, a system for modifying the environmental light of an area is provided, the system having at least two optoelectronic devices, and devices, means or methods to transmit information between them. Furthermore, a method for modifying the environmental light of an area, a computer program product for performing said method, a reflective device for determining the calibration of an optoelectronic device, and a method thereof. | 11-07-2013 |
20130300298 | ULTRASONIC MOTION SENSOR DEVICE - An ultrasonic motion sensor device for lighting control, having a housing ( | 11-14-2013 |
20130307418 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ENERGY EFFICIENT ILLUMINATION - An illumination system correlates solar time to a clock and controls lighting or illumination based on time. The illumination system may turn ON light source(s) at a first level at a turn ON time, correlated to be around or at dusk, and turn OFF light source(s) at a turn OFF time, correlated to be around or at dawn. The illumination system may reduce a level of light output, and hence power consumption, at a time after turning ON a light source, and increases the level of light output at a time prior to turning OFF the light source. Turn ON, turn OFF, decrease and increase times may be determined based on recent levels of light or illumination in the environment, for example via average or median levels over a number of previous daily cycles. Filtering may eliminate aberrant events. | 11-21-2013 |
20130313976 | BRIGHTNESS REGULATION SYSTEM FOR ILLUMINATON DEVICE - A brightness regulation system includes a plurality of illumination devices, a portable electronic device, and a management device. The portable electronic device detects a brightness value of a local environment. The management device compares the brightness value of the local environment with a predetermined value, and regulates brightness of the illumination device in a preset area where the portable electronic device is located according to the comparison. | 11-28-2013 |
20130320861 | Fully Integrated Intelligent Lighting Module - One embodiment of a fully integrated intelligent lighting module with built-in heat sink allows conventional electrodeless discharge lamps, LED, or electrodeless plasma lamps to be converted into intelligent electrodeless discharge lamps or electrodeless plasma lamps with minimal effort. Such a module may be comprised of a driver for an electrodeless discharge lamp or electrodeless plasma lamp capable of operating from 120-277V at 50/60 Hz as well as 347V and 480V in different models; a dimming chip; a sensor chip with clock to monitor the time and power used; a ROM module to store the data collected by the sensor chip; on-board non-volatile memory; a wireless communication module; and an external display and programming controls. Such a module allows users who install it into any pre-existing “dumb” light fixture to quickly and easily convert that fixture into an “intelligent” one. | 12-05-2013 |
20130320862 | LED LIGHTING SYSTEMS - Light fixture systems and application of ambient light measurement for improving lighting system efficiency. | 12-05-2013 |
20130328487 | METHOD FOR COMPENSATING AND CHECKING LIGHT AMOUNT OF LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - A method for compensating and checking a light amount is applicable to a light-emitting device including a plurality of light-emitting elements, and the following steps are successively executed on the light-emitting elements: measuring an original light amount output by a light-emitting element within a reference time interval; generating a calibration value corresponding to the light-emitting element according to the measured original light amount and a reference light amount; and adjusting light output of the light-emitting element according to the calibration value, so that the original light amount reaches a target light amount. | 12-12-2013 |
20130334973 | Apparatus and Method for Luminance Control - A control unit for controlling luminance in a space, the control unit being configured to estimate a trajectory of a target relative to the space, and control the luminance in the space based on the estimated trajectory and on a function rate corresponding to an adaptability of the target eye to changes in luminance. | 12-19-2013 |
20130342111 | User Control of an Environmental Parameter of a Structure - An apparatuses, methods and systems for providing user control of an environmental parameter of a structure are disclosed. One method includes establishing a direct communication link between a user device and a fixture located within the structure, receiving, by a central controller, information of the user device from the fixture through a first communication link, receiving, by the central controller, control information from the user device through a second communication link, and communicating, by the central controller, the control information to the fixture, wherein the fixture controls the environmental parameter based on the control information. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342112 | LIGHTING SYSTEM - The lighting system includes a plurality of lighting devices. Each lighting device includes a light source, an image sensor configured to take an image of a predetermined area, an image processing unit configured to detect presence of a person in the image taken by the image sensor, and a control unit configured to control a light output of the light source in accordance with a detection result produced by the image processing unit. The image sensor of each lighting device is installed in such a manner to have an imaging area which includes at least a part of a lighting area of a particular lighting device out of the other lighting devices. Each lighting device is configured to, upon acknowledging that the image processing unit has detected a change in the light output of the particular lighting device in the image taken by the image sensor, light the light source. | 12-26-2013 |
20140009070 | LED Lamp Fitted with a Safety Device - Lamp comprising
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20140009071 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTING OF AN ILLUMINATED LOGO - An application for a logo with an adjustable internal lighting includes an illuminated logo, a sensor and a circuit that controls the illuminated logo. The brightness and/or color of the illuminated logo are controlled by the circuit based upon ambient light and optionally, a user preference, operating mode and/or time-of-day. The sensor detects ambient light and signals the circuit to increase or decrease the brightness of the illuminated logo. | 01-09-2014 |
20140015418 | Device and Method for Illumination Control of a Plurality of Light Sources - The invention is based on the idea that a lighting system can utilize its sensing and control functionalities to offer dynamic load management (e.g. demand response) services in an electrical grid. The present invention optimizes dimming levels of lighting sources of a lighting system by determining a solution for an optimization problem directed to determining new dimming levels such that power consumption of the lighting devices is reduced. During the determining the solution for the optimization problem, the present invention may take into account specific guarantees on illumination rendering, acceptable to different users, and differing illumination requirements in different spaces or rooms. By the lighting control of the present invention, predictable and effective load reductions may be achieved. | 01-16-2014 |
20140021867 | Energy Management System - Feedback is received from a plurality of devices. External data is also received. Statistical patterns of the plurality of devices are determined based on the feedback. A policy is determined based on the statistical patterns, the feedback, and the external data. The policy may include a set of rules dictating the operation of each of the plurality of devices and reducing energy consumption at the plurality of devices. Control data based on the policy is transmitted to the plurality of devices. The control data may be operative to transform the operation of the plurality of devices according to the set of rules. | 01-23-2014 |
20140028198 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING A LUMINAIRE - An illumination system verifies whether one or more aspects of an output signal provided by a photosensitive transducer fall within a threshold of an expected value for the aspect. The aspect may include a sunrise time, a sunset time, a dawn time, a dusk time, a solar noon time, a solar midnight time, or similar. Upon verification the illumination system uses a microcontroller to adjust one or more output parameters of a solid-state light source responsive to the output signal provided by the photosensitive transducer. Where verification is not possible, the illumination system uses the microcontroller to adjust one or more output parameters of the solid-state light source responsive to a schedule. | 01-30-2014 |
20140028199 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING VARIABLE ILLUMINATION - Digital Control Ready (DCR) is a two-way open standard for controlling and managing next-generation fixtures. A DCR-enabled lighting fixture responds to digital control signals from a separate digital light agent (DLA) instead of analog dimming signals, eliminating the need for digital-to-analog signal conditioning, fixture-to-fixture variations in response, and calibration specific to each fixture. In addition, a DCR-enabled lighting fixture may also report its power consumption, measured light output, measured color temperature, temperature, and/or other operating parameters to the DLA via the same bidirectional data link that carries the digital control signals to the fixture. The DLA processes these signals in a feedback loop to implement more precise lighting control. The DCR-enabled lighting fixture also transforms AC power to DC power and supplies (and measures) DC power to the DLA via a DCR interface. These features enable intelligent, networked DCR lighting systems operate with lower power (energy) consumption, greater flexibility, and simpler installation than other intelligent lighting networks. | 01-30-2014 |
20140035466 | BACKLIGHT DRIVING CIRCUIT AND BACKLIGHT DRIVING CIRCUIT - The present invention discloses a backlight driving circuit applied to an electronic device. The backlight driving circuit includes a light-emitting diode unit, a photosensitive element, and a control circuit. The light-emitting diode unit has an anode terminal and a cathode terminal. The photosensitive element is coupled between the cathode terminal of the light-emitting diode unit and a ground, wherein the resistance of the photosensitive element changes with the ambient light level around the electronic device. The control circuit includes a sensing terminal and an output terminal. The sensing terminal receives a feedback voltage. The output terminal provides a power source to the anode terminal of the light-emitting diode unit according to the feedback voltage to control the luminance of the light-emitting diode unit, wherein the feedback voltage is decided by the resistance of the photosensitive element. | 02-06-2014 |
20140035467 | DEVICE FOR SWITCHING ON AND OFF LIGHTING SYSTEMS OF A HOUSE OR A ROOM, OFFICES OR BUILDINGS, INTELLIGENTLY AND AUTOMATICALLY BY MEANS OF DETECTION, WITHOUT MANUAL INTERVENTION - A device that allows to turn on and off the lights of a house or room, offices or buildings, intelligently and automatically by detection without people manual intervention, more specifically, this device is provided with means for detect people entry and exit, media controllers or people quantifiers for entering or leaving a place or a room, allowing in a way to avoid unintentional lights on neglect, and in other way obtain efficiency and power saving, which does not occur with current on and off systems. | 02-06-2014 |
20140035468 | Illumination system with automatic adaptation to daylight level - An illumination system and method is disclosed. In one example, the illumination system comprises a light source, a controller controlling the power output of the light source, and a light sensor wirelessly communicating with the controller. In a normal mode, the controller controls the light source such that the light level remains substantially constant. In a change mode, the controller controls the light source such that the light level is gradually changed with a predetermined change rate so as to decrease a deviation from a target level, The controller switches from the normal mode to the change mode on the basis of input signals received from the light sensor. The light sensor measures a light level, and decides whether or not to communicate a signal to the controller. The light sensor refrains from transmitting a signal when receiving the signal does not cause the controller to change its control behaviour. | 02-06-2014 |
20140042911 | LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM AND LIGHTING CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, a lighting control system includes a plurality of luminaire, a sensor device, a luminance sensor, and a lighting control unit. The luminaires are set in a lighting space. The sensor device detects presence of a person in the lighting space. The luminance sensor detects indirect luminance in a predetermined position in the lighting space by the luminaire. The lighting control unit subjects the luminaire to lighting control such that the indirect luminance detected by the luminance sensor does not fall below a predetermined value in a position where the sensor device detects presence of the person. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042912 | LED Dimming Driver - Various embodiments of an LED dimming driver are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for dimmably driving at least one load includes a power supply having a voltage output, a controller having at least one current setpoint output, and at least one driver channel circuit connected to the voltage output of the power supply and to at least one of the at least one current setpoint outputs, the at least one driver channel circuit having a load output. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042913 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DAYLIGHT-INTEGRATED ILLUMINATION CONTROL - A light detector arranged to determine a daylight contribution and an artificial light contribution to a combined illumination level wherein the artificial light comprises individual light coding modulation. The detector comprises:—a photo-sensor arranged to detect the illumination level at its position, and generate an illumination signal; and—a calculator, connected with the photo-sensor for receiving the illumination signal, and arranged to calculate the daylight contribution and the artificial light contribution and output corresponding daylight and artificial light signals. The calculator comprises:—an electronic filter arranged to prepare the illumination signal for estimation of the daylight and artificial light contributions;—a daylight part and an artificial light part, respectively connected to the electronic filter. The artificial light part comprises an artificial light DC component estimator, and the daylight part comprises a total DC component estimator, and a subtractor connected to the total DC component estimator and to the artificial light DC component estimator, and being arranged to determine the daylight contribution as the difference between their outputs. The artificial light DC component estimator is arranged to include present luminaire dimming level data and modulation depth data regarding the light coding modulation in a basis of its estimation. | 02-13-2014 |
20140055040 | LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM - A lighting control system according to the embodiment includes a plurality of lighting fixtures, a lighting control unit, and an access point. The plurality of lighting fixtures are arranged in a lighting area. The lighting control unit is configured so as to control the lighting fixture. The access point transmits a layout chart of a different lighting area depending on an installation position of the access point. | 02-27-2014 |
20140070708 | Solar lighting apparatus and system thereof - A solar lighting apparatus and system, which is constructed into a street lamp, entrance lamp, garden lamp, nightlight, etc., includes a light emitting unit for providing illumination and a lighting apparatus body; a solar energy arrangement including a solar panel unit for light absorption and power supply; and a mounting plate; at least one ground supporting unit coupling with the mounting plate for securing the mounting plate onto a ground surface; and a light apparatus connecting unit provided through the mounting plate for firmly positioning the lighting apparatus, and a LED light control arrangement effectively controlling a power consumption in such a manner that the light emitting unit is arranged to being charged and discharged in a controlled manner and is protected against short circuit and overcharging, thereby maximizing power utilization, increasing lifespan and performance of the solar lighting apparatus. | 03-13-2014 |
20140077705 | ADAPTIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION - A method for designing a lighting system, including: obtaining a selection of a color temperature (CT); obtaining, for the CT, a first spectral power distribution (SPD) corresponding to a low value color rendering index (CRI) and having a first plurality of peak wavelengths; obtaining, for the CT, a second SPD corresponding to a high value CRI and having a second plurality of peak wavelengths; and identifying a plurality of common peak wavelengths shared by the first SPD and the second SPD, where the lighting system includes a first plurality of light sources corresponding to the plurality of common peak wavelengths and a second plurality of light sources corresponding to a plurality of remaining peak wavelengths of the second plurality of peak wavelengths, and where the lighting system activates the second plurality of light sources in response to an event. | 03-20-2014 |
20140097757 | MULTI-PURPOSE RECHARGEABLE LED LIGHTING DEVICE - An LED lighting device includes at least one LED light source emitting light, at least one rechargeable battery for supplying power when external power is not available, at least one electrical connector for connecting the rechargeable battery to external power source for recharging, and at least one control mechanism for switching the operation mode of the device. By setting the operation mode via the control mechanism, the LED light device can be used for more than one intended purposes such as regular lighting, emergency lighting, and flashlight. | 04-10-2014 |
20140097758 | WIRELESS LIGHTING DEVICE WITH CHARGING PORT - A wireless lighting module is disclosed. The wireless lighting module may include a light source, a controller configured to control illumination of the light source, a connector configured to provide power to an external device, and a battery configured to supply power to the light source, controller and connector. | 04-10-2014 |
20140097759 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR LIGHTING AISLES - A lighting fixture for lighting in a building includes processing electronics. The processing electronics are configured to cause the lighting fixture to provide increasing levels of illumination in response to state changes associated with sensed motion in the building. | 04-10-2014 |
20140111098 | DISTRIBUTED STREET LIGHTS MONITORING, COMMAND AND CONTROL COMBINED WITH SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC CELL - Monitoring, command, control, and management of a street light may be provided. First, an amount of light may be determined. Next, a status of the street light may be determined based on the determined amount of light. Then, a current status of the street light may be determined. The current status may be compared with the determined status. Based on the comparison, the current status of the street light may be altered. | 04-24-2014 |
20140117858 | LIGHT CONTROLLER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIGHTS - A method of estimating the occurrence of midnight on a given day comprises the steps of determining the average night length (NLAVE) by averaging the night lengths (NL) between a night starting time (NST) as determined by a photosensor and a night ending time (NET) determined by a photosensor for each of a plurality of days, and estimating midnight to occur at the time that is one half of the average night length (NLAVE) after the night starting time (NST) for the given day. This estimate of midnight to control the operation of lights or other equipment without the need for clocks or constant power. | 05-01-2014 |
20140132158 | Synchronized Ambient Light Sensor and Display - An electronic device may be provided that has a display. The display may produce light using a backlight unit or using an array of light-emitting display pixels. An ambient light sensor may be mounted under an active area of the display to measure ambient light that is transmitted through the display. The display may be periodically disabled to prevent the display from producing light that interferes with the ambient light sensor. Display pixels may be coupled to a common cathode switch that can be periodically opened or the backlight in a display with a backlight can be periodically turned off. Control circuitry for periodically disabling the display while enabling the ambient light sensor may be implemented using a display driver integrated circuit mounted to a display. | 05-15-2014 |
20140159587 | DYNAMIC ADAPTIVE ILLUMINATION CONTROL FOR FIELD SEQUENTIAL COLOR MODE TRANSITIONS - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for selecting an operational mode of a display device from a plurality of operational modes. The operational modes may include at least one field-sequential color mode in which a display is illuminated with white light while data are written to the display. The operational mode may be selected based, at least in part, on ambient light data. The ambient light data may include ambient light intensity data, ambient light spectrum data and/or ambient light direction data. The operational mode may be selected based, at least in part, on other criteria, such as color gamut data, display application type and/or battery state data. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159588 | Method for Adjustably Controlling Light and Apparatus thereof - Disclosed is a method for adjustably controlling a light by concurrently tracking and controlling one or more lighting devices and apparatus thereof. The light device is connected to a control unit and is provided with at least one power switch. The control unit is provided for recognizing a switch operating code and for performing an adjustable controlling or an operating of each lighting device. Therefore, the present invention can provide more convenience and completeness of lighting configuration. | 06-12-2014 |
20140167618 | Intelligent lighting system - Intelligent lighting system | 06-19-2014 |
20140167619 | Light Sensors For Electronic Devices - Electronic devices may include light sensors. A light sensor may be an ambient light sensor that is mounted adjacent to an aperture in an opaque structure. An ambient light sensor may include active light sensor elements located adjacent to the aperture and inactive light sensor elements located adjacent to the opaque structure. Signal processing circuitry may be interposed between the light sensor elements and a summing circuit that sums light signals from the light sensor elements to form an ambient light signal. The signal processing circuitry may include a switch and an amplifier associated with each light sensor element. The switch associated with each element may be used to selectively activate or inactivate that element. The amplifier associated with each element may be used to amplify the light signal from that element by a gain factor that depends on the location of that element with respect to the aperture. | 06-19-2014 |
20140184083 | DISTRIBUTED LIGHTING CONTROL THAT INCLUDES SATELLITE CONTROL UNITS - Systems, methods and apparatuses of lighting control are disclosed. At least one lighting control system includes a central controller, a plurality of M satellite control units, a plurality of N light fixtures, and a central controller. Each satellite control unit includes an AC to DC converter and a power meter. The plurality of N light fixtures are connected to a one of the plurality of M satellite control units through N power control devices. Further, the central controller is operative to communicate with one or more of the plurality M satellite control units and one or more of the plurality of N light fixtures. | 07-03-2014 |
20140191664 | HANDS-FREE LIGHTING SYSTEM - A hands-free lighting system comprising: a master control unit, a light unit, and a remote control unit. The master control unit is configured for controlling the operation of a remote light unit based on a signal received from a remote control unit. The light unit comprising at least one light source. | 07-10-2014 |
20140191665 | Daylight sensing arrangement for a hybrid luminaire - The disclosed embodiments relate to a daylight harvesting system ( | 07-10-2014 |
20140203712 | OCCUPANCY SENSOR FOR CONTROLLING AN LED LIGHT - An occupancy sensor for an LED module has an occupancy sensing module, a main control module and a current control module. The occupancy sensing module has capability of sensing occupancy status of a specific area. The main control module has capability of processing the signal from the occupancy sensing module and controlling. The current control module connects to the main control module and includes a current regulator, a power switch, a current sensor and a current controller. The current control module adjusts the duty cycle of the power switch based on the detected current through the LED module, thereby stabilizing the current output for the LED module. | 07-24-2014 |
20140217900 | ILLUMINATED MOLDING CONTROL SYSTEMS - Illuminated moldings with integrated control are provided. The illuminated moldings with integrated control use low voltages, are energy efficient and easy to install and use. The illuminated moldings with integrated control may be attached to various surfaces of different objects. The illuminated molding is insulated and does not carry electricity, and can be placed under water with never a risk of shock even if something damages or cuts the molding. Further, the illuminated moldings with an integrated control allow a user to control various illumination characteristics and effects such as the turn on or turn off time, the color, the brightness, the transition between various operation modes. The integrated control may be wired or wireless. | 08-07-2014 |
20140217901 | SPATIAL INTENSITY DISTRIBUTION CONTROLLED FLASH - This disclosure describes techniques for outputting light with a controlled spatial intensity distribution. According to some examples, this disclosure describes a device that includes at least one LED matrix that includes a plurality of LED elements. According to these examples, the device controls the LED elements of the LED matrix to output the light by causing at least a first LED element of the LED matrix to output light of a first intensity, and causing a second LED element of the LED matrix to output light of a second, different intensity. In some examples, the device controls the first at least one LED element to output light of the first intensity to illuminate a first object, and controls the second LED element to output light of the second intensity to illuminate a second object. The second object may have a different location than the first object. | 08-07-2014 |
20140217902 | TUNABLE LED LAMP FOR PRODUCING BIOLOGICALLY-ADJUSTED LIGHT - A tunable light-emitting diode (LED) lamp for producing an adjustable light output is provided. In one embodiment, the LED lamp includes a drive circuit for driving LED dies in one of a plurality of light output configurations (e.g., a pre-sleep configuration, a phase-shift configuration, and a general lighting configuration). Further, the LED lamp may include an output select controller and/or input sensor electrically coupled to the drive circuit to select the light output configuration. As such, the LED lamp is tunable to generate different levels of spectral output, appropriate for varying biological circumstance, while maintaining a commercially acceptable light quality and color rendering index. | 08-07-2014 |
20140217903 | NETWORKED, WIRELESS LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM WITH DISTRIBUTED INTELLIGENCE - A programmable lighting control system integrates time-based, sensor-based, and manual control of lighting and other loads. The system includes one or more groups of controlled lighting areas, which may be, e.g., floors of a building. Each group may have one or more lighting zones, which may be, e.g., individual rooms or offices on a building floor. Each lighting zone includes occupancy and/or daylight sensors that may be wirelessly coupled to a gateway of the group. Each gateway is coupled to a network, such as, e.g., a local area network (LAN). Control software, residing on a computer (e.g., a personal computer or a server) coupled to the network and accessible via the network, remotely communicates with and controls the lighting zones either individually, groupwise, or globally. Each lighting zone can also be locally controlled at the gateway and can function independently of the control software and the gateway. | 08-07-2014 |
20140239817 | System and Method for Occupancy Sensing with Enhanced Functionality - A system and method are disclosed for providing fail-safe operation of a lighting system. A lighting level detector is used to obtain a baseline lighting level for a low-intensity light. If the detector measures less than the baseline level when an occupancy sensor determines the space is unoccupied, a high-intensity light is energized and an indication is provided to a user that the low-intensity light has failed. A method is also disclosed for daylighting operation of a lighting system. An occupancy sensor can have Wi-Fi functionality to enable remote configuration of the sensor. A line voltage occupancy sensor can include an interface with low voltage devices. An occupancy sensor can include an integral interface to enable an external control system to override the sensor's normal logic under emergency conditions. An occupancy sensor can include an active temperature compensation feature. An occupancy sensor can also incorporate an automatically adjustable coverage area. | 08-28-2014 |
20140252962 | SENSOR NETWORK-ENABLED LIGHT SOCKET ADAPTOR - A light power socket adaptor may be positioned between an energy-saving light bulb and a light socket that may provide electrical power to the light bulb. Light power socket adaptors may be network-enabled, and a sensor network may be ZigBee, which is IEEE compliant and can quickly form a mesh network. Each node on the network may operate independently. Each node may also function as a router so that it may forward data packets to other nodes if the data received is targeted for its own consumption. Adaptors may further include a motion sensor as well as a photo (day/night) sensor. | 09-11-2014 |
20140265871 | Programmable Floodlight With Pushbutton Control - A user-programmable, motion-activated fixture application having floodlights, a nightlight or wall wash light, and a user-interface having dedicated pushbuttons for time, sensitivity, and timer functionality selection by the user. Two proximity sensors detect the presence of infrared-emitting bodies both in front of and below the sensor housing. An ambient light sensor is employed to determine whether it is presently daytime or nighttime, and to identify transitions between the two. A linear array of display LEDs is shared among the time, sensitivity, and timer switches, showing the current setting selected by the user with as each switch is depressed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140265872 | Device for generating light with a variable color - An illumination system and method is disclosed. In one example, the illumination system comprises a lamp assembly for generating color-variable light, a controller for generating control signals for the lamp assembly, source color input means, preferably a color sensor, for inputting to the controller information defining a source color; a memory associated with the controller, containing information defining at least one color harmony rule. On the basis of the input source color, and using the harmony rule from the memory, the controller calculates a target color and generates its output control signals accordingly. Thus, the light output from the lamp assembly harmoniously matches the measured color of surroundings or objects. | 09-18-2014 |
20140285093 | Lighting Control System and Lighting Control Method - According to one embodiment, a lighting control system includes a camera unit which pick up an image of a region which is illuminated by a lighting fixture, and outputs image data, and a control device. The control device performs a dimming control of a lighting fixture so that brightness in a region becomes a set value based on corrected illuminance obtained by performing a correction of illuminance of an influenced region which is influenced by illumination from another lighting fixture in the image data according to a dimming state of the other lighting fixture than the lighting fixture, and illuminance of an uninfluenced region which is not influenced by illumination from the other lighting fixture in the image data. | 09-25-2014 |
20140285094 | Light Dimming System - A light dimming system includes a plurality of luminaires, an illuminance measuring unit configured to measure illuminances of the respective luminaires, and a dimming signal output device. The dimming signal output device includes a main control unit, a correction-table-data creating unit configured to calculate, for each of the luminaires, delay times until the luminaires reach specific illuminance ratios, set the delay time of selected one of the luminaires as a reference value, create correction table data from differences between the delay times for the luminaires and the reference value, and store the correction table data, and an output control unit configured to output the dimming control signals to the luminaires side at timings based on the differences of the correction table data. | 09-25-2014 |
20140285095 | LIGHTING FIXTURES AND METHODS OF COMMISSIONING LIGHTING FIXTURES - In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system is provided for commissioning improved intelligent, LED-based lighting systems. The LED based lighting systems may include fixtures with one or more LED light bars, integrated sensors, onboard intelligence to send and receive signals and control the LED light bars, and network connectivity to other fixtures. | 09-25-2014 |
20140300277 | LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM AND LIGHTING CONTROL METHOD - Plural luminaires are installed in a lighting space surrounded by a wall part. A sensor equipment detects existence or nonexistence of a person in the lighting space. If existence of a person in the lighting space is detected, the sensor equipment detects a direction of the person. The sensor equipment detects a distance between the wall part positioned in front of the direction of the person and the person. A lighting control unit selectively switches between a first control for performing lighting control of the luminaires to illuminate the wall part positioned in front of the direction of the person if the detected distance is a specified distance or less, and a second control for performing lighting control of the luminaires to reduce brightness at a place as the place becomes farther from a position of the person if the detected distance is larger than the specified distance. | 10-09-2014 |
20140306611 | Multi-Mode Control Circuit for Light-Emitting Shoe - A multi-mode control circuit for light-emitting shoe, comprising a control circuit, wherein the control circuit comprises a microprocessor-encapsulated circuit board and a motion actuated switch, the motion actuated switch is at least provided with two trigger circuits, the first trigger circuit can trigger the control circuit in response to the motion of a shoe body, so that light-emitting bodies light in a predetermined way, and the second trigger circuit is used for activating a circuit-predetermined control mode, the predetermined control mode is that, a power supply control switch of the circuit is activated, or the light-emitting bodies are activated to light in the N | 10-16-2014 |
20140312779 | PRESENCE DETECTION USING SPLIT BEAM LUMINAIRE - The invention relates to a method for determining presence of objects in an area ( | 10-23-2014 |
20140320021 | SMARTPHONE-BASED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Arrangements involving portable devices (e.g., smartphones and tablet computers) are disclosed. One arrangement enables a content creator to select software with which that creator's content should be rendered—assuring continuity between artistic intention and delivery. Another utilizes a device camera to identify nearby subjects, and take actions based thereon. Others rely on near field chip (RFID) identification of objects, or on identification of audio streams (e.g., music, voice). Some technologies concern improvements to the user interfaces associated with such devices. Others involve use of these devices in connection with shopping, text entry, sign language interpretation, and vision-based discovery. Still other improvements are architectural in nature, e.g., relating to evidence-based state machines, and blackboard systems. Yet other technologies concern use of linked data in portable devices—some of which exploit GPU capabilities. Still other technologies concern computational photography. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320022 | LED LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM - Provided is a light-emitting diode (LED) lighting control system, and more particularly, an LED lighting control system capable of controlling not only a lighting module supporting unidirectional communication, but also a lighting module supporting bidirectional communication, notifying a central control device of any fault or failure in the unidirectional communication protocol-based lighting module, and removing any delays in lighting control that may be caused by limited communication lines. The LED lighting system includes: a central control device configured to transmit a lighting control signal, which is based on a unidirectional or bidirectional communication protocol, to a plurality of channels; a converter configured to be connected to one of the channels and determine whether the lighting control signal is based on the unidirectional communication protocol or the bidirectional communication protocol in response to the lighting control signal including channel information of the converter; and a driver configured to be connected to the converter and control the operation of a plurality of LED modules in accordance with a control data signal transmitted by the converter. | 10-30-2014 |
20140327362 | LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM RESPONSIVE TO AMBIENT LIGHTING CONDITIONS - A controller, method and system, for controlling lighting responsive to ambient lighting conditions are described. In particular, disclosed is illumination system and method for controlling illumination of a workspace near a display. The illumination system includes an illumination controller compares the reading with the user's preference, and sends a command to at least one luminaire to adjust the illumination of the workspace. | 11-06-2014 |
20140327363 | MENIAL POWER CONSUMPTION LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) LAMP DEVICE - The various embodiments herein provide a very low or menial power consumption LED lamp with a radiance angle of 360 degrees. The LED lamp requires less time for exhibiting maximum radiance. The LED lamp has a long life of operation and is physically safe to use. The LED lamp an additional feature to automatically adjust the optical flux of the LED depending on the luminance of the surrounding environment. The LED lamp comprises a power supply module to supply a DC voltage to the entire circuit, a driver module for adjusting the current level supplied to LEDs depending on the luminance of the surrounding environment, a multi-vibrator and flip-flop module adopted to flash the LED with a period of one second and a LED Surface Mount Device (SMD) assembly. | 11-06-2014 |
20140333208 | LAMP COLOR MATCHING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Some embodiments include a method of generating a color mixing plan for a light module. The method can include: generating a color mixing plan based on manufacturer specification of light emitting diodes (LEDs) in a lighting node; selecting constraints for the LEDs based on electrical or physical properties of the LEDs; adjusting the color mixing plan for the LEDs by stepping through possible combinations of luminous flux for each of the LEDs and evaluating performance of the LEDs based on the constraints; and storing the color mixing plan in a memory of the lighting node. | 11-13-2014 |
20140339986 | OPTICAL SENSOR CIRCUIT, LUMINOUS PANEL AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN OPTICAL SENSOR CIRCUIT - An optical sensor circuit comprises an optical sensor (DET) designed to provide a sensor signal indicative of light incident on the optical sensor (DET). A clock terminal (CLK) is used to receive a clocked control signal comprising high and low states. A controller unit (CU) is connected to the optical sensor (DET) and to the clock terminal (CLK). The controller unit (CU) is designed to process the sensor signal as a color signal (CTS) in a first mode if the clocked control signal is in high state, and process the sensor signal as an ambient light signal (ALS) in a second mode if the clocked control signal is in low state, and further designed to generate a driving signal (PWM) to drive a light emitting device (LED) to be connected at a control terminal (OUT). The driving signal (PWM) depends on the color and ambient light signal (CTS, ALS). | 11-20-2014 |
20140346957 | MEDICAL LIGHTING SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR AN OPERATING LIGHTING SYSTEM, AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING SUCH A LIGHTING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a medical lighting system ( | 11-27-2014 |
20140354160 | INTERACTIVE USER INTERFACE FUNCTIONALITY FOR LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEM - An example of a lighting system includes intelligent lighting devices, each of which includes a light source, a communication interface and a processor coupled to control the light source. In such a system, at least one of the lighting devices includes a user input sensor to detect user activity related to user inputs without requiring physical contact of the user; and at least one of the lighting devices includes an output component to provide information output to the user. One or more of the processors in the intelligent lighting devices are further configured to process user inputs detected by the user input sensor, control lighting and control output to a user via the output component so as to implement an interactive user interface for the system, for example, to facilitate user control of lighting operations of the system and/or to act as a user interface portal for other services. | 12-04-2014 |
20140361693 | LIGHTING MODULE AND CORRESPONDING LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting module may include at least one light source, and an identification element that identifies the supply current required by the light source, wherein the identification element includes a first terminal and a second terminal for connection to an electronic converter. | 12-11-2014 |
20140368116 | WIRELESS LIGHTING CONTROL - In a group of associated luminaires, a master luminaire may receive control signals from an external controller, such as over a set (pair) of wires (input leads), and will pass these signals wirelessly (via signaling LEDs and phototransistors) to slave luminaires. Hence, the slave luminaires need not have input leads or control wires extending therefrom. Eliminating wires extending from luminaires may increase the reliability and longevity of the luminaires. Various modulation schemes may be applied to address individual slave luminaires or groups thereof. Method and Apparatus are disclosed. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368117 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Lighting devices comprising first, second and third strings of solid state lighting devices. One aspect further comprises means for supplying first fixed current through the first string, means for supplying second fixed current through the second string, and means for supplying current through the third string. In a second aspect, the first and second strings emit light within a specific area on a 1931 CIE Chromaticity Diagram, and the third string emits light of dominant wavelength 600-640 nm. A third aspect further comprises a power line and a power supply configured to supply a first and second fixed currents through the first and second strings, respectively, and supply a current to the third string. A method of making a lighting device, comprising measuring color output, adjusting current to first, second and/or third strings, and permanently setting currents to the first and second strings. | 12-18-2014 |
20140375218 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OCCUPANCY SENSING WITH ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY - A system and method provide fail-safe operation of a lighting system. A lighting level detector is used to obtain a baseline lighting level for a low-intensity light. If the detector measures less than the baseline level when an occupancy sensor determines the space is unoccupied, a high-intensity light is energized and an indication is provided to a user that the low-intensity light has failed. A method provides daylighting operation of a lighting system. An occupancy sensor can have Wi-Fi functionality to enable remote configuration of the sensor. A line voltage occupancy sensor can include an interface with low voltage devices. An occupancy sensor can include an integral interface to enable an external control system to override the sensor's normal logic under emergency conditions. An occupancy sensor can include an active temperature compensation feature. An occupancy sensor can also incorporate an automatically adjustable coverage area. | 12-25-2014 |
20150015146 | IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An image display device including: a light-emitting unit; a display panel including color filters of a plurality of colors and pixels corresponding to the respective color filters; a sensor which detects light from the light-emitting unit and light incident from outside; an acquisition unit configured to acquire, in a state where the display panel is controlled so that, relative to transmittance of pixels of one color among the plurality of colors, transmittance of pixels of colors other than the one color becomes smaller, a detection value that is output from the sensor; and a determination unit configured to determine an irradiation condition of external light based on the detection value of each color of the plurality of colors acquired by the acquisition unit. | 01-15-2015 |
20150022094 | LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CONTROL A LIGHTING SYSTEM - An LED lighting system is disclosed, which generally consists of an enclosure, one or more LED modules, one or more transformers, and one or more drivers. A lamp assembly is disclosed, which generally consists of one or more vertically oriented LED chips, thermally conductive shells, and a thermally dissipating means positioned at the back of the LED chips. An LED module is disclosed, which generally consists of a lamp assembly, one or more reflectors and modules caps. A method of controlling light intensities is disclosed, which generally consists of method of decreasing light intensities in areas with little occupancy while minimizing user annoyance resulting from drastic light intensity fluctuations. A universal mounting bracket is disclosed, which generally consists of a fixture plate, mounting plate, and an adjustable means. | 01-22-2015 |
20150028750 | TWO-LEVEL LED SECURITY LIGHT WITH MOTION SENSOR - A two-level LED security light is operated with a motion sensor. When an electric power is supplied, the LED security light is turned on for a low level illumination. When the motion sensor detects any intrusion, the LED security light is switched from the low level illumination to a high level illumination for a short duration time to scare away the intruder. After the short duration time, the LED security light returns to the low level illumination for saving energy. The LED security light includes a power supply unit, a motion sensing unit, a loading and power control unit, and a lighting-emitting unit. The lighting-emitting unit includes one or a plurality of LEDs which may be turned-on or turned-off by control signal generated from the loading and power control unit. | 01-29-2015 |
20150048742 | LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM - Alight control system ( | 02-19-2015 |
20150054412 | LIGHT COLOR AND INTENSITY ADJUSTABLE LED - An integrated photonic device includes a number of LEDs and a feedback mechanism that measures individual LED light outputs using a photo sensor via a light transmitter disposed in the vicinity of individual LEDs. A controller or driver adjusts a current driven to each LED using the detected values according to various logic based on the device application. | 02-26-2015 |
20150061505 | LUMINAIRE RECOGNITION DEVICE, LIGHTING SYSTEM, AND LUMINAIRE RECOGNITION METHOD - A luminaire recognition device in a lighting system having multiple luminaires with a dimming function installed in a predetermined area is configured to be arranged at a predetermined location in an area for associating identification information and installation site of each luminaire. The luminaire recognition device includes a controller configured to control an illuminance of each luminaire through communication, a detector configured to detect a brightness at the predetermined location, a memory configured to store correlation information between a brightness and distance from the predetermined location to each luminaire, and a processor configured to change an illuminance of a luminaire to be searched by a defined amount with the controller, calculate a change in brightness detected by the detector, and recognize the luminaire to be searched among the multiple luminaires, based on the change and the correlation information. | 03-05-2015 |
20150061506 | LIGHTING METHODS AND APPARATUS WITH SELECTIVELY APPLIED FACE LIGHTING COMPONENT - Disclosed are methods and apparatus that enable selectively applied face lighting and, optionally, selectively applied task lighting, for example, in daylight-responsive lighting systems and/or therapeutic lighting systems. The face lighting may be selectively provided in a plurality of modes to one or more user segments, and, optionally, only provided to those user segments having a human presence. | 03-05-2015 |
20150061507 | LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLACING ENERGY CONSUMPTION USING NATURAL LIGHTING FIXTURES - A lighting system for displacing energy is provided. The lighting system includes a light sensor to measure an amount of light provided from the natural lighting fixture to a building environment. The lighting system further includes processing electronics to receive information from the light sensor and to use the received information to determine when the amount of light provided from the natural lighting fixture is sufficient to allow one or more electric lighting fixtures to be turned off or dimmed, the processing electronics causing the one or more electric lighting fixtures to turn off or dim in response to the determination. The processing electronics are further configured to calculate the energy saved from turning off or dimming the one or more lighting fixtures. The lighting system further includes a communications interface configured to transmit the results of the calculation of energy saved from the processing electronics to a second party. | 03-05-2015 |
20150069919 | DATA GENERATING SYSTEM AND LIGHTING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a data generating system comprising a memory device ( | 03-12-2015 |
20150069920 | Failure detection in lighting system - The present invention relates to a method of detecting a failed luminaire and/or light sensor in a lighting system comprising M luminaires and N light sensors. The elements D | 03-12-2015 |
20150084517 | Motion Detection System - A detection system includes a chassis, at least three sensors housed in the chassis, and first, second, and third lenses that are coupled to the chassis. The first lens is configured such that radiation from outside the chassis that originates from a direction that is perpendicular to the first lens is received by a first sensor over a first horizontal coverage angle of at least 120 degrees. The second lens is configured such that radiation from outside the chassis that originates from a direction that is perpendicular to the second lens is received by a second sensor over a second horizontal coverage angle of at least 120 degrees. The third lens is configured such that radiation from outside the chassis that originates from a direction that is perpendicular to the third lens is received by a third sensor over a third horizontal coverage angle of at least 120 degrees. | 03-26-2015 |
20150084518 | Lighting Control System - According to one embodiment, a lighting control system includes: a plurality of lighting apparatuses, a sound sensor and a control device. The plurality of lighting apparatuses illuminate a predetermined space. The sound sensor is disposed in the predetermined space and detects a voice of a person in the space. The control device is connected to the plurality of lighting apparatuses and the sound sensor, and controls at least one of a light color and a dimming degree of the plurality of lighting apparatuses depending on quality of the voice of the person that is detected by the sound sensor. | 03-26-2015 |
20150084519 | LIGHT AND LIGHT SENSOR - A system of LED-based lights comprises first and second LED-based light having respective first and second electrical connectors configured for engagement with first and second conventional fluorescent fixtures, first and second LEDs configured to produce light in an area when the first and second electrical connectors are engaged with the first and second fixtures and first and second controllers electrically coupled to the first and second LEDs; and one or more sensors operable to detect a brightness level in the area and output respectively one or more signals indicative of the brightness level, wherein: the first and second controllers are configured to control an amount of power provided to the respective first and second LEDs at least partially based on a signal to adjust the light produced in the area towards a desired brightness level. | 03-26-2015 |
20150084520 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ENERGY EFFICIENT ILLUMINATION USING RECEIVED SIGNALS - Illumination sources are turned ON and turned OFF in response to detected levels of illumination in an ambient environment reaching respective thresholds, which may be user set. The detection of these turn ON and turn OFF events is verified, for instance against expected events or conditions for the particular location, date and/or time. An alert or log entry may be generated if a detected event or condition appears to be invalid. For instance, if an amount of illumination in the environment is different than predicted by a threshold amount or if a time that the event occurs or is detected is different than expected or predicted by more than a threshold amount. A level of illumination may be decreased to some non-zero level after a specified time after turn ON, and increased at some specified time before turn OFF. Use of information from external sources (e.g., satellites, cell towers) may allow times to be using local time, including daylight savings if applicable. | 03-26-2015 |
20150084521 | LIGHTING NETWORK WITH AUTONOMOUS COMMISSIONING - Networked intelligent lighting devices and other elements connected to the network of a lighting system are readily adaptable to desirable networking arrangements as well as logical functional groups, for example by each storing communication provisioning data and/or configuration data for logically associating system elements into one or more groupings or sub-networks. The exemplary systems and system elements may also enable such enhanced network arrangement via autonomous discovery and device commissioning. | 03-26-2015 |
20150102729 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ONE OR MORE LIGHTS - Systems, devices and methods for controlling one or more lights are disclosed. In some aspects, systems for controlling one or more lights can include an interface and a remote sensing device that is separate from and is in electrical communication with the interface. The remote sensing device can additionally include at least one sensor, for example an ambient light sensor. Each of the remote sensing device and the interface can be configured to attach to support structures via retaining features. In one aspect, the remote sensing device can include a first and a second retaining member that rotatably thread onto a main body of the sensing device and adjust according to the thickness and structure of the support structure. In another aspect, the interface can include a retention feature utilizing flexible tabs with integrated detents to accommodate variable sizes of openings of the support structure. | 04-16-2015 |
20150102730 | LED LIGHTING SYSTEM - A system and method involving lighting fixtures, a control network, a controller and other devices such as light sensors, input devices and network adapters for coordinating precise brightness and color schedules among the lighting fixtures while maintaining a high color reliability including provisions for managing a plurality of lighting fixtures. The lighting fixtures contain lighting elements selected such that when controlled properly, operating along a daytime locus, the resultant light output closely resembles sunlight on a cloudless day in spectral characteristics, and wherein the total flux of blue light can be adjusted from a relative level of 1-100% the maximum blue flux of the lighting fixture by controlling individual lighting elements. | 04-16-2015 |
20150102731 | Lighting - Enhancements to ornamental or holiday lighting are disclosed including remote control ornamental illumination with color pallet control whereby a user can vary the color/intensity/appearance of an individual bulb or entire light string by selecting the electronic address of the bulb and selecting its attribute. Further disclosures include: motion responsive lights which respond to sensed movement, gesture controlled lights, adjustable white color/white led sets, connectable multi-function lights, controller to sequence lights to music or other input source, rotating projection led light/tree top/table top unit, and remote controlled sequencing icicle lights and ornament lighting system. | 04-16-2015 |
20150102732 | Methods and Apparatus for Sensing Light Output and Controlling Light Output - Methods and apparatus for lighting control. In some embodiments methods and apparatus are provided that sense a low lighting condition at a location and direct light toward that location after detection of the low lighting condition. In some embodiments apparatus are provided that include a plurality of networked LEDs. Some of the LEDs may be illuminated in response to sensed light conditions at certain locations. | 04-16-2015 |
20150102733 | Lighting Control System - Intelligent illumination device are disclosed that use components in an LED light to perform one or more of a wide variety of desirable lighting functions for very low cost. The LEDs that produce light can be periodically turned off momentarily, for example, for a duration that the human eye cannot perceive, in order for the light to receive commands optically. The optically transmitted commands can be sent to the light, for example, using a remove control device. The illumination device can use the LEDs that are currently off to receive the data and then configure the light accordingly, or to measure light. Such light can be ambient light for a photosensor function, or light from other LEDs in the illumination device to adjust the color mix. | 04-16-2015 |
20150108902 | IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD - There is provided an image display apparatus including: a light source unit; at least one light modulation device configured to modulate light from the light source unit, and to emit a modulated light beam; and a sensor configured to receive diffracted light of the modulated light beam emitted from the at least one light modulation device, and to measure intensity of the modulated light. | 04-23-2015 |
20150115803 | HEAD LAMP - A head lamp assembly wearable by a user or attachable to an object comprising a substrate, a first light source, a second light source, and a sensor. The sensor can turn the first and second light sources ON when light striking the sensor falls below a predetermined intensity level. The sensor can turn the first and second light sources OFF when light striking the sensor exceeds a predetermined intensity level. An override switch can allow user to keep the light sources either completely illuminated or obfuscated, irrespective of the sensor. | 04-30-2015 |
20150115804 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIGHTING - An apparatus and method for controlling lighting are disclosed. The apparatus includes a reception unit, a determination unit, a state determination unit, and a lighting control command transmission unit. The reception unit receives an event message from a light sensor. The determination unit determines whether the event message is an event message attributable to a change in luminance or an event message related to a DALI system. If it is determined that the event message is the event message attributable to a change in the luminance, the state determination unit determines the luminance change state of a lit space using the event message attributable to a change in the luminance. The lighting control command transmission unit sends a lighting control command corresponding to the luminance change state using a control group address. | 04-30-2015 |
20150115805 | COMMISSIONING LIGHTING SYSTEMS - Commissioning a lighting system is disclosed. A user can be provided with a pointing device capable of emitting or returning a signal which can be received by detectors co-located with each fixture in the lighting system. The user can add a fixture to a group by aiming the pointing device at the fixture when the fixture is not assigned to the group, and the user can remove a fixture from a group in the same way when the fixture was previously assigned to the group. Additional user gestures are also disclosed. | 04-30-2015 |
20150145418 | AMBIENT LIGHT REGULATION METHODS - A lighting fixture includes a solid-state light source and control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to receive one or more ambient light level measurements corresponding to the amount of ambient light detected by an ambient light sensor, and determine a range of values for the one or more ambient light level measurements corresponding to a desired amount of light detected by the ambient light sensor. The control circuitry is then configured to drive the solid-state light source such that the one or more ambient light level measurements received from the ambient light sensor fall within the determined range of values. | 05-28-2015 |
20150305111 | Portable Lamp Comprising a Contact-less Control Device - A portable lamp, such as a headlamp, having control of the light power without the need for any manual switch is presented. The lamp comprises
| 10-22-2015 |
20150319821 | CONTROL INTERFACE FACILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A printed matter, on which a dot pattern, in which a dot code corresponding to the control operation of equipment to be controlled is encoded; a storage that stores a table that includes a correspondence between the dot code and the control operation of the equipment; a remote control device that images the dot pattern, decodes the dot code, and transmits the decoded dot code; and an interface device that performs processing of receiving the dot code, processing of specifying the control operation for the equipment to be controlled based on the dot code, and processing of transmitting the control operation as a control signal to the equipment to be controlled, where the table stored in the storage means includes a correspondence between the dot code and a location where the equipment is installed. | 11-05-2015 |
20150319826 | LIGHTING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A lighting system includes: a plurality of lighting devices each including one or more light emitting units; and an integrated control module; and an integrated control module that communicates with the wearable device with at least one camera, receives an image of a user's eye captured by the camera, detects a pupil image based on the image, and controls the number of lighting devices to be activated among the plurality of lighting devices based on the pupil image. | 11-05-2015 |
20150319827 | LIGHTING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A lighting device includes: a communication unit that communicates with a wearable device with at least one camera and receives at least one image captured by the camera; a light emitting unit including one or more light emitting elements; and a controller that detects a readable medium containing a plurality of characters or visual content containing at least one color from the image and controls the light emitting unit based on the readable medium or the visual content. | 11-05-2015 |
20150334807 | SPORTS LIGHTING TO INCREASE CONTRAST - Apparatus, method, and system for improving visibility of objects against a background. Background luminance is monitored for an event or condition. Upon sensing of the event or condition, uplighting is provided for one or more areas above a target area at a time and in a manner which increases visibility of the object against the background. In one example, the objects are sports balls and the background is sky, stadium, or sports field. Time and manner can include detection of an event indicative of a ball being in play or transition between daylight and nighttime, manner can include amount, color, or direction of up light. | 11-19-2015 |
20150334811 | Illumination Regulating System in Synchronization with AC Power Frequency and Method Using the Same - An illumination regulating system in synchronization with an AC power frequency comprises: an illumination regulating device and a regulated device, wherein the illumination regulating device and the regulated device are a light source device or a remote control device respectively. A light detector of the regulated device receives a regulating light emitted from a luminous element of the illumination regulating device to make the regulated device controlled by the illumination regulating device, and wherein the illumination regulating device and the regulated device perform wireless data transmission in synchronization with an AC power frequency. The regulating light performs data transmission via an optical transmission frame, and the light source and the remote control device are respectively provided with a light source identifying information and a remote control device identifying information. The data transmission between the illumination regulating device and the regulated device includes: one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-one, and many-to-many transmission. | 11-19-2015 |
20150342125 | A HORTICULTURE LIGHTING INTERFACE FOR INTERFACING AT LEAST ONE LIGHTING SYSTEM - The invention provides an interface ( | 12-03-2015 |
20150358002 | PULSE WIDTH MODULATOR FOR USE IN AVIATION - A pulse width modulator for use in avionics is described. This comprises an input operable to receive a direct current input and an output switch controlled to provide a pulse train having a duty cycle, whereby the output switch is configured such that each pulse within the pulse train has at least one of a sloping rising or falling edge. | 12-10-2015 |
20150372029 | LOW-POWER SEMI-REFLECTIVE DISPLAY - A semi-reflective display and a method for fabricating and assembling a semi-reflective display are presented, where the display may be comprised of visible light rectifying antenna arrays tuned to four different colors, which when forward biased may use electric power to amplify reflected colored light, and when reversed biased may generate electric power by absorbing light. TFT-tunnel diode logic may be used to control each sub-pixel. | 12-24-2015 |
20150373812 | AUTOMATIC GROUPING VIA LIGHT AND SOUND - The invention relates to a method for automatic grouping of light sources within an illumination system. The method is performed starting from a first light source of the illumination system emitting a first light signal and a first sound signal. The method includes steps of using an intensity of the first light signal as received by a second light source and an intensity of the first sound signal as received by the second light source to determine a value of a grouping function ( | 12-24-2015 |
20160014871 | Battery Powered Light Source for Compartment Illumination | 01-14-2016 |
20160014872 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling Light Levels to Save Energy | 01-14-2016 |
20160021722 | AMOLED Light Sensing - The present disclosure is directed to a method and apparatus for estimating ambient light conditions for an OLED display. Embodiments of the method and apparatus use one or more columns of OLEDs in the display to perform two functions: their typical function of emitting light in a display mode, and the additional function of sensing light in a sense mode. To perform the additional sense mode functionality, the one or more columns of OLEDs in the display are temporarily placed into a photovoltaic and/or photoconductive mode. A sensing circuit is used to measure this current produced by the one or more columns of OLEDs while operating in the sense mode and report it back to a controller. The controller can then use this information to estimate the ambient light conditions of the environment where the OLED display is currently operating and to perform a touch and/or proximity sensing function. | 01-21-2016 |
20160021723 | System for and Method of Commissioning Lighting Devices - A lighting system for and method of commissioning LED light fixtures is disclosed. The LED light fixtures include a controller unit that is programmed with lighting firmware and an on-board | 01-21-2016 |
20160037611 | LIGHTING SYSTEM, LIGHTING APPARASTUS, AND LIGHTING CONTROL METHOD - Provided is a lighting apparatus and a method for controlling the same using a mobile device. A lighting system may include a mobile terminal, a hub configured to communicate with the mobile terminal, and an LED lamp configured to communicate with the hub. The mobile terminal may be configured to display an image captured or focused using a camera at the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal may transfer to the hub information corresponding to a selection of a region of the image. The hub may provide a wireless signal corresponding to the information received from the mobile terminal for changing a color of light emitted by the LED lamp. The LED lamp may be | 02-04-2016 |
20160040837 | Lighting Device and System for Wireless Calibration and Controlling of Lighting Device - Present invention relates to modular lighting devices and systems as may be used for film, television and photography. Semiconductor technology based lighting device is mobile and miniature by its dimensions. Device consists of lighting modules, that may be grouped together, power supply and control module and a controller unit, that enables to use light sources of different colors and temperatures. Housing includes a parabolic curve shaped element located under the active cooler to improve the efficiency of the active cooling by re-directing the cooling stream under an angle. The system for wireless calibration and controlling of lighting device provides software functionality to a light system and consists of a ‘virtual spectrometer’ feature, that takes into account user and ambient variables, uses interpolation curves, and that could be further refined by using external hardware; navigation is included on a touchscreen-enabled device for said feature. The system also includes a ‘gray card ambient light detection’ feature. | 02-11-2016 |
20160044765 | Method and Apparatus for Commissioning a Lighting System - An apparatus and method for commissioning a lighting system include monitoring a clock source signal to identify the presence of a feature in the clock source signal, wherein the clock source signal is a power line communication signal carried by an AC or DC signal used to provide power to the plurality of light fixtures, generating a trigger signal with a triggering module in response to identifying the presence of the feature in the clock source signal, providing the trigger signal to each of the plurality of light fixtures to command each of the plurality of light fixtures to stop outputting light, measuring ambient light with the light sensor assigned to each light fixture; and designating each light fixture to a lighting group based on the ambient light measured with the light sensor assigned to each fixture. | 02-11-2016 |
20160066383 | LED Illumination Device and Calibration Method for Accurately Characterizing the Emission LEDs and Photodetector(s) Included Within the LED Illumination Device - An illumination device and method is provided herein for calibrating individual LEDs and photodetector(s) included within the illumination device, so as to obtain a desired luminous flux and a desired chromaticity of the device over time as the LEDs age. Specifically, a calibration method is provided herein for characterizing each emission LED and each photodetector separately. The wavelength and intensity of the illumination produced by each emission LED is accurately characterized over a plurality of different drive currents and ambient temperatures, and at least a subset of the wavelength and intensity measurement values are stored with a storage medium of the illumination device for each emission LED. The responsivity of the photodetector is accurately characterized over emitter wavelength and photodetector junction temperature, and results of said characterization are stored with the storage medium. | 03-03-2016 |
20160066384 | LED Illumination Device and Method for Accurately Controlling the Intensity and Color Point of the Illumination Device over Time - An illumination device and method is provided herein for controlling an LED illumination device, so that a desired luminous flux and a desired chromaticity of the device can be maintained over time as the LEDs age. According to one embodiment, the method determines an expected wavelength value and an expected intensity value for each emission LED included within the illumination device at the drive current currently applied to the emission LED and the present emitter forward voltage. In addition, the method determines a photodetector responsivity for each emission LED at the expected wavelength value and the present photodetector forward voltage. The photodetector responsivity calculated for each emission LED is used as a reference for adjusting the lumen output of the emission LED to account for LED aging affects. | 03-03-2016 |
20160066390 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM, ILLUMINATION METHOD AND LIGHTING CONTROLLER - The invention relates to an illumination system comprising a luminaire which is configured to provide light according to a plurality of preset combinations of illumination level and color temperature, controlled via a control protocol. The system further comprises a user interface comprising means to (manually) select the illumination level and color temperature from said plurality of preset combinations. The number of preset combinations is at least three. The control protocol comprises transition times for transitions between said preset combinations, said transition times being in the range of about 2 seconds to about 5 minutes. The invention further relates to an illumination method using the illumination system and to a controller uploaded with said preset lighting settings. The use of the system in dependence on the activity, time of day or atmosphere in the classroom has been proven to improve the learning behavior of children. It therefore is a learning tool for teachers. | 03-03-2016 |
20160073476 | Compact Low Energy Short Range Passive Infrared (PIR) Sensor With LEDs For Bags - Novel tools and techniques are provided for illuminating a portable space, which, in some cases, is based on passive infrared (“PIR”) detection. In some embodiments, a first device might detect presence of at least a portion of a user's body (e.g., a hand or face of the user, etc.). Based at least in part on detection of the presence of the at least a portion of the user's body, a second device might illuminate an interior space of a bag or other portable enclosure. In some cases, the first and second devices might be the same device, while, in other cases, the first and second devices might be separate yet communicatively coupled to each other (such as via wireless or wired connection). In some embodiments, the first device might include a passive infrared sensor or the like, while the second device might include light emitting diodes or the like. | 03-10-2016 |
20160081160 | A LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR ILLUMINATING AN ENVIRONMENT AND A METHOD OF STARTING AN INSTALLATION OF A PROGRAM ON A PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER - A lighting system ( | 03-17-2016 |
20160081162 | LUMINAIRE WITH AMBIENT SENSING AND AUTONOMOUS CONTROL CAPABILITIES - A number of luminaires can be communicably coupled and networked. Some or all of the luminaires may be equipped with a number of sensors including motion sensors. Upon detecting motion of an object in the vicinity of a luminaire, the luminaire can increase the luminous output of the lighting subsystem in the luminaire and communicate a targeted or broadcast output signal to some or all of the remaining luminaires in the network. The output signal may variously contain data indicative of one or more parameters related to motion of the object (direction of travel, velocity, etc.) or one or more parameters related to the increased luminous output of the luminaire. Responsive to the receipt of an output signal generated by another luminaire, the luminaire may autonomously adjust the luminous output of the lighting subsystems responsive to an event detected by the other luminaire. | 03-17-2016 |
20160088696 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING CONTROL TARGET UNITS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING CONTROL TARGET UNITS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A system for controlling one or more control target units in a predetermined space includes a first control rule management unit managing heat source existence information and a control item of the control target unit associating with each other, a second control rule management unit managing position information indicating a position of the area and adjustment information associating with each other, a receiver receiving detection data indicating a temperature, a first generator generating heat source data including heat source existence information, a second generator obtaining a control item of the control target using the heat source existence information from the first control rule management unit, obtaining adjustment information from the second control rule management unit, and generating control data indicating a modified control item, and a transmitter transferring the control data generated by the second generator to one or more apparatuses each controlling the control target unit. | 03-24-2016 |
20160088706 | DETECTION DEVICE, DETECTION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM STORING A DETECTION PROGRAM - A detection device includes a detection unit that detect a temperature at each of multiple areas in a predetermined space where the detection device is provided, a determination unit that determines whether the detected temperature at each of the multiple areas is within a predetermined range to generate a first determination result, a generator that generates heat source data indicating that a heat source exists at a specific area of the multiple areas, when the first determination result indicates that the specific area has the detected temperature that is within the predetermined range, and a transmitter that transmits the heat source data indicating that the heat source exists at the specific area to a management system, wherein the management system controls one or more control target devices provided on the specific area of the predetermined space using the heat source data. | 03-24-2016 |
20160088711 | ADAPTABLE LIGHTING SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to an adaptable lighting system and a method for adaptive illumination. An example adaptable lighting system comprises an image sensor configured to acquire environmental information associated with a plurality of predetermined regions; a microcontroller configured to calculate an illumination algorithm based on the acquired environmental information, and to generate an adjustment command based on the calculation; and one or more lighting units configured to receive the adjustment command, and to adjust lighting output in accordance with the received adjustment command. An example method for adaptive illumination comprises acquiring, by an image sensor, environmental information associated with a plurality of predetermined regions; calculating, by a microcontroller, an illumination algorithm based on the acquired environmental information; generating, by the microcontroller, an adjustment command based on the calculation; and adjusting lighting output of one or more lighting units in accordance with the generated adjustment command. | 03-24-2016 |
20160095189 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LIGHTING CONTROL - Lighting units, systems, and methods are described herein for determining whether occupancy detections are legitimate or not. Methods and systems are further described herein for powering down a network of power over ethernet (PoE) components. | 03-31-2016 |
20160100471 | LIGHTING DEVICE - There is provided a wearable or portable lighting device for playing out, together with a plurality of other wearable or portable lighting devices, a predetermined time-varying lighting pattern over a space occupied by said device and the other devices; said device comprising: at least one light source; memory for storing a representation of the time-varying lighting pattern; and at least one controller configured to determine a current location of said device, to receive a timing signal for determining a current stage of the time-varying lighting pattern in synchronization with the other devices, and based on said determination and said timing signal, with reference to the representation in memory, to select a portion of the time-varying lighting pattern corresponding to the current location and stage and to cause the at least one light source to play-out said portion | 04-07-2016 |
20160105943 | GRID CONNECTED COORDINATED LIGHTING ADAPTER - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that employ a control component and/or power source integrated in an LED based light source to control and/or power the LED light source wirelessly. In embodiments, the LED based light source may take the form of a standard light bulb that plugs into a standard lighting socket or fixture. | 04-14-2016 |
20160128154 | Lighting System With Built-in Intelligence - The present invention provides an improved lighting system, for an LED lamp, with built-in intelligence and a controlling unit. The controlling unit comprises one or more field effect transistors and a microcontroller. The microcontroller creates a pulse width modulated signal at a frequency of approximately 120 Hz-50 kHz to field effect transistors. Further, the field effect transistors are connected in series with the LED lamp so that the microcontroller modulates a switching power converter, in addition to modulating a parallel field effect transistor. | 05-05-2016 |
20160128162 | LIGHTING SYSTEM INCLUDING TIME OF FLIGHT RANGING SYSTEM - A lighting system includes a light emitting diode array, and a time of flight ranging system. A logic circuit determines a distance to an object using the time of flight ranging system and controls the light emitting diode array based upon the distance to the object. A receptacle is coupled to the logic circuit, and sized and configured to fit within and be powered from a light bulb socket. In some applications, the logic circuit may activate the light emitting diode array when the object is less than a threshold distance away from the lighting system and deactivate the light emitting diode array when the object is greater than the threshold distance away from the lighting system. In further applications, the logic circuit may activate the light emitting diode array at a duty cycle that varies based upon the distance to the object. | 05-05-2016 |
20160128165 | OCCUPANCY SENSOR WITH INTEGRAL EMERGENCY INTERFACE - A system and method provide fail-safe operation of a lighting system. A lighting level detector is used to obtain a baseline lighting level for a low-intensity light. If the detector measures less than the baseline level when an occupancy sensor determines the space is unoccupied, a high-intensity light is energized and an indication is provided to a user that the low-intensity light has failed. A method provides daylighting operation of a lighting system. An occupancy sensor can have Wi-Fi functionality to enable remote configuration of the sensor. A line voltage occupancy sensor can include an interface with low voltage devices. An occupancy sensor can include an integral interface to enable an external control system to override the sensor's normal logic under emergency conditions. An occupancy sensor can include an active temperature compensation feature. An occupancy sensor can also incorporate an automatically adjustable coverage area. | 05-05-2016 |
20160143111 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVEYING AGGREGATE PRESENCE INFORMATION USING LIGHT - The present disclosure is directed generally to lighting control, and more particularly, to various inventive methods, systems, computer-readable media (transitory and non-transitory) and apparatus for conveying aggregate presence information using light. For example, in some embodiments, output of a presence sensor over time may be aggregated, and an LED node may cause one or more LEDs to emit light having a property that conveys the aggregated captured output. | 05-19-2016 |
20160157321 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEVELOPING TARGET VISUAL PERCEPTION OF AN OBJECT | 06-02-2016 |
20160165693 | SKIP-PHASE WIRELESS DIMMER FOR SOLID-STATE LIGHTING - System and method for dimming solid-state lighting (SSL) avoids visual anomalies such as flicker for different types of SSL fixtures. This ability to avoid visual anomalies allows the system and method to be compatible with virtually any SSL fixture from any manufacturer. A controller is provided in some implementations that automatically generates a dimming voltage for the SSL fixtures based on a dimming control signal. A skip-phase dimming module is provided in some implementations that operates in conjunction with the controller to automatically skip dimming levels that cause visual anomalies in the SSL fixtures. A wireless module is provided in some implementations to receive signals from remote sensors and other input devices, such as ambient light sensors, occupancy sensors, color sensors, and the like. | 06-09-2016 |
20160174333 | INFRARED COMMUNICATION SENSOR AND MOTION SENSOR NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIGHTING IN GROUP UNITS BY USING SAME | 06-16-2016 |
20160174339 | SENSING WITHIN A REGION | 06-16-2016 |
20160183347 | MULTI-MASTER 0-10V DIMMING CONTROLLER WITH REMASTERING CAPABILITY | 06-23-2016 |
20160183351 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR POWERING INTELLIGENT LIGHTING NETWORKS | 06-23-2016 |
20160183354 | FAULT DETECTION DEVICE FOR STREETLAMP LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME | 06-23-2016 |
20160198548 | SENSOR NETWORK WITH ADAPTIVE DETECTION SETTINGS BASED ON THE STATUS INFORMATION FROM NEIGHBORING LUMINAIRES AND/OR CONNECTED DEVICES | 07-07-2016 |
20160198639 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING A GROW CYCLE | 07-14-2016 |
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20160381757 | AUTO-SENSING DIMMING LAMP - An auto-sensing dimming lamp guides ambient light to a sensor installed in a lamp cover and at a base through a light pipe. The auto-sensing dimming lamp automatically adjusts a light emission status of LED light sources according to the ambient light by a processor installed at the base. The processor includes a pass filter unit and a modulation unit, and the pass filter unit receives a detected signal waveform of the sensor and a driving voltage waveform of the LED light sources. | 12-29-2016 |
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