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Document | Title | Date |
20080198032 | CABLE LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR CABLE TRACING AND METHOD - A cable includes a waveguide with a lighting system removeably attached to it. The lighting system includes a plurality of light emitters extending along the waveguide and connected together with conductive lines. The lighting system also includes light emitter connectors which can be engaged with a power source to activate the light emitters. The activation of the light emitters is useful in cable tracing because it indicates where the waveguide extends. | 08-21-2008 |
20080204268 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONVEYING INFORMATION VIA COLOR OF LIGHT - Methods and apparatus for conveying information. One or more information signals representing scalar or numeric information that is not associated with color is/are received from a data base, a network, the World Wide Web, or a software program. The information signal(s) is/are converted into one or more illumination control signals representing at least color information, and a color of illumination generated by one or more LED-based light sources is controlled in response to the illumination control signal(s) so as to convey the scalar or numeric information via at least the color of the generated illumination. | 08-28-2008 |
20080218370 | Display device comprising a holding member - A display device for presenting optic content, comprises a holder device and a plurality of rod-shaped display elements, said display elements comprising a plurality of illuminants. The display elements are held by the holder device and a display area for presenting the optic content is formed by the plurality of display elements. The holder device comprises a plurality of holder elements interconnected by connecting devices such that the holder device is variable in shape, so that a variation of the shape of the holder device allows for the variation of the shape of the display area. The invention is characterized in that the holder device holds the display elements only at a first end of the latter. | 09-11-2008 |
20080231463 | System, a Tool and a Method for Communicating with a Faulted Circuit Indicator Using a Display - Provided is a system, a tool and a method for communicating with a faulted circuit indicator (FCI), the faulted circuit indicator including a detection circuit for monitoring an electrical conductor of a power system. The system includes a display and a first light emitting diode associated with the display. The first light emitting diode generates an optical FCI status signal in response to an occurrence of a fault in the electrical conductor. The system also includes a first microcontroller operatively coupled to the display and the detection circuit, and a handheld user command tool adapted to optically couple with the display. The handheld user command tool is also adapted to generate an optical serial communication. The optical serial communication provides data and commands for operation of the faulted circuit indicator. The display may be remote or integrated into the FCI. | 09-25-2008 |
20080284612 | Flashing Beacon - A warning device of the flashing beacon type ( | 11-20-2008 |
20080309510 | Multisignal Device for Vehicle, Comprising a Light-Emitting Core - The invention relates to a multisignal device for the rear-view mirror of a vehicle, which can be connected to other parts of the vehicle and which comprises a light beam emitter, said beams lighting up in a progressive and controlled manner according to the user's requirements or the automatic response to events. In addition, the signal can exit at the front and/or the side owing to the arrangement of the elements of the system. The light sources essentially comprise cores with printed circuits on the faces thereof, in which LEDs are inserted. | 12-18-2008 |
20090027224 | INDICATOR UNIT AND TELEVISION SET - This indicator unit includes a light source portion and a lens member including a first reflecting portion reflecting light received from the light source portion in a prescribed direction, a second reflecting portion reflecting the light reflected by the first reflecting portion and light received from the light source portion in a front direction intersecting with the prescribed direction and a display portion displaying the light reflected by the second reflecting portion in the front direction. The light source portion is so arranged that the anteroposterior position thereof overlaps the second reflecting portion. | 01-29-2009 |
20090040065 | CLASS 1, DIVISION 1 LED WARNING LIGHT - A warning light and a method of providing a warning light signal are disclosed. A warning light includes a control system configured to receive a power supply and generate a pulsating output. At least one light-emitting diode (LED) array is configured to receive the pulsating output and generate a pulsating light having a predetermined intensity and appearing to a human eye to include a steady-state light. A housing is configured to contain the warning light. The housing includes a base configured to contain the control system and receive the power supply, a light-conductive dome configured to receive the LED array, and a coupling configured to join the dome to the base. By powering the LED array to generate a pulsating light, and possibly including a heat-dissipating device to transfer heat from the LED array, the warning light operates at a reduced temperature. | 02-12-2009 |
20090091467 | EXTENDED LIFE LED FIXTURE - An LED fixture includes multiple LED drivers and multiple LED lamps so that the lifetime of the fixture is a multiple of the lifetime of a conventional fixture that uses only a single LED driver. A distributed controller activates and deactivates the LED drivers so that the different LED lamps are driven sequentially. An optional multi-lamp LED driver concurrently drives multiple LED lamps that have been previously driven by the LED drivers. | 04-09-2009 |
20090096630 | LASER LIGHTED GUIDANCE EXIT INDICATOR - A lighted exit sign equipped with laser guidance capability is provided. The laser lighted guidance indicator includes at least one printed circuit (PC) board and associated circuitry for controlling the beam pattern of at least one Light Emitting Diode (LED) laser via at least one reflection device associated with the at least one LED laser. The evacuee is directed towards the exit by following the converging LED laser lights. The lighted exit sign may also include includes a display area and display microprocessor for controlling the display area. The display area may display alternate emergency messages such as “EXIT” and “SALIDA” or other language equivalents. The PC board, laser LEDs and reflectors are enclosed within a waterproof, shockproof, vibration tolerant, and theft deterrent enclosure. | 04-16-2009 |
20090121892 | NETWORK STATUS INDICATING CIRCUIT - A network status indicating circuit includes a logic circuit, a switch circuit, and an indicating unit. The logic circuit includes nine input ends, a NOT gate, and two OR gates. The switch circuit includes two input ends and two output ends. The indicating unit includes two LEDs. The logic circuit is connected to the indicating unit to indicate the status of a network IC. | 05-14-2009 |
20090207038 | Electronic flare system and apparatus - A device includes an electronic flare having many light emitting diodes (LEDs), an arm connected to the electronic flare, a controller connected to the electronic flare, and a housing connected to the arm. A system includes a first electronic flare device that is disposed in a first portion of a vehicle, a second electronic flare device is disposed in a second portion of the vehicle, a first sensor is connected to the first electronic flare device and a second sensor is connected to the second electronic flare device. The first and second flare devices each have a flare housing including a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The first electronic flare device operates to deploy when the first sensor detects a first event, and the second electronic flare device operates to deploy when the second sensor detects a second event. | 08-20-2009 |
20090251329 | Use of OLED Technology in HVAC Sensors - An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display panel for a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) sensor used for building automation controls. The OLED display will transmit information to the building occupant relating to heating ventilation and air conditioning outputs. | 10-08-2009 |
20090284387 | CUSTOMIZABLE INDICATOR LIGHT - A customizable indicator light system for a printing device includes at least one printing device configured to detect at least one machine state corresponding to the operation of the at least one printing device. An indicator light is operably coupled to the at least one printing device. The indicator light is adapted to operate in at least one of an off state, a blink state, and a steady state to indicate the detected machine state. A computing device is in operative communication with the at least one printing device and is adapted to provide at least one user setting to the at least one printing device. The at least one user setting includes at least one behavior setting configured to selectively set the indicator light to one of the off state, the blink state, and the steady state based on the detected machine state. The at least one user setting further includes a skip setting configured to cause the indicator light to remain set in at least one of the off state, the blink state, and the steady state based on the detected machine state. | 11-19-2009 |
20090303072 | MULTI-USE LIGHT INDICATORS - An approach involving light use for multiple purposes in a portable computing device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method can include: programming a visual state information indicator in a portable computing device; mapping the visual state information indicator to a light source and a parameter of a device module; receiving a monitoring signal from the device module, where the monitoring signal conveys a state of the parameter in real-time; and adjusting the light source in response to a comparison of the monitoring signal against the programmed visual state information indicator. | 12-10-2009 |
20090303073 | USER CONFIGURATION FOR MULTI-USE LIGHT INDICATORS - An approach involving light use for multiple purposes in a portable computing device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method can include: accessing a user interface in a portable computing device; programming a visual state information indicator via the user interface; programming a monitoring signal that conveys a real-time state of a parameter associated with a device module; and linking the visual state information indicator to a light source and the parameter via the user interface, where the visual state information indicator is adjusted using the light source in response to a comparison of the monitoring signal against the programmed visual state information indicator. | 12-10-2009 |
20090309749 | Utility Network Interface Device With Visual Indication of Network Connectivity - A network interface device includes a transceiver capable of connecting a utility meter to a wireless network, and a visual indicator capable of displaying a status of a connection between the utility meter and the wireless network. The visual indicator can be an LED, whose display state indicates the status of network connectivity. Alternatively, the visual indicator can be an integrated digital display of the meter that is typically used to indicate a metering parameter, such as total consumption or rate of consumption. | 12-17-2009 |
20100052935 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE WITH A LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method and apparatus for providing a strobe alarm unit employing at least one light emitting diode. | 03-04-2010 |
20100052936 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE WITH A LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method and apparatus for providing a strobe alarm unit employing at least one light emitting diode. | 03-04-2010 |
20100085206 | Visual Indication of Fault Status, Storage and Clearance in an Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) - An arc fault detector includes a means for repeatedly measuring an elapsed time. The arc fault detector also includes at least one means to perform arc detection at each repeated elapsed time. Means for initiating a tripping mechanism is activated after the elapsed time. When a fault occurs, means for generating at least one fault code is activated. The fault code is stored in at least one non-volatile memory. The fault code is selected from a group consisting of an arc fault interrupt code, a ground fault interrupt code, and a push-to-test interrupt code. The arc fault detector includes at least one means to display the fault code such as at least one LED. At least a first LED indicates an arc fault interrupt code and at least a second LED indicates a ground fault interrupt code. At least a third LED indicates a push-to-test interrupt code. | 04-08-2010 |
20100090859 | INDICATOR - A numeral-displaying face provided with a numeral-display and an exterior wall intersecting a periphery of the numeral-displaying face are provided on a cover and a case body of an indicator. A monitor indicator for checking an operating condition of the indicator is provided on the exterior wall. An outer circumference of the monitor indicator is flush with the exterior wall. A fallen object does not collide with the monitor indicator, so that damage on the monitor indicator can be prevented. | 04-15-2010 |
20100090860 | Low Power LED Visual Messaging Device, System and Method - A visual messaging system and device can employ high efficiency LEDs and current driven versus voltage driven circuits to reduce power consumption and enable the device to be powered from IEEE 802.3af (Power over Ethernet (PoE)) standard based power sources. The device can be powered from a local area network (LAN) connection using PoE, and does not require a separate AC power supply. The present invention also uses a 1× yellow algorithm to create the yellow color with one half the instantaneous current of previous circuits. The device can incorporate multiple message inputs for receiving and displaying messages having different priorities, allowing higher priority messages to override lower priority messages. | 04-15-2010 |
20100134314 | POWER SWITCH - A power switch, in which one end is electrically connected to a power supply terminal, while another end is electrically connected to an electronic device, and the power switch is used to switch the power supply state of an electronic device. The present invention primarily effects an electrical connection between two indicator lights and a current circuit within the power switch, thereby enabling the user to know the power supply state of the power supply terminal, the power supply state of the electronic device and whether the electronic device is operating normally or not. | 06-03-2010 |
20100141467 | Apparatus for Providing Visual and/or Audible Alert Signals - Apparatus ( | 06-10-2010 |
20100171633 | Switch Arrangement for a Lighting Device - A lighting device includes a touch switch with touch contacts | 07-08-2010 |
20100176962 | CABLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND MANAGING PHYSICALLY CONNECTED DEVICES OVER A DATA NETWORK - The present invention relates to a method and system configured to monitor devices that are physically connected over a data network, said system comprising at least one scanner configured to monitor said data network and to determine devices that are physically connected over said data network, said at least one scanner being connected to at least one panel over said data network, wherein at least one terminal of each panel is connected to an electronic circuitry, which comprises one or more electronic components, for enabling said at least one scanner to determine changes in one of voltage or current level over at least one of said one or more electronic components, said changes occurring due to connecting or disconnecting devices over said data network, thereby enabling said at least one scanner to monitor devices that are physically connected over said data network. | 07-15-2010 |
20100194580 | Indicator Apparatus, Method of Operation and Illumination Apparatus - An indicator apparatus, having a pulse width modulation circuit ( | 08-05-2010 |
20100207777 | COMBINATION FIRE ALARM NOTIFICATION/EMERGENCY LIGHTING APPLIANCE - A notification appliance includes one or more high-brightness light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a control module configured to receive commands from an external source, and in response to a first command, flash the at least one LED, and in response to a second command, turn the at least one LED on in a steady state. | 08-19-2010 |
20100214113 | Active Light-Emitting Alert Device - Provided is an active light-emitting alert device including a first light alarm, a second light alarm, a control unit, a power supply, and at least one connection component. Both first and second light alarms have at least one surface provided with a light-emitting alert block including a plurality of light-emitting components arranged in a matrix. The control unit and the power supply enable the light-emitting alert blocks to emit textual or glittering alert light or alert light for indicating a direction. Two ends of each of the connection components are coupled to a selected portion of the first and second light alarms. With the connection component, the active light-emitting alert device is carried by a user or placed at a specific venue to emit alert light and indication light actively, alerting other drivers or persons to imminent danger, and ensuring the user's safety. | 08-26-2010 |
20100238045 | SYSTEM, A TOOL AND A METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A FAULTED CIRCUIT INDICATOR USING A DISPLAY - Provided is a system, a tool and a method for communicating with a faulted circuit indicator (FCI), the faulted circuit indicator including a detection circuit for monitoring an electrical conductor of a power system. The system includes a display and a first light emitting diode associated with the display. The first light emitting diode generates an optical FCI status signal in response to an occurrence of a fault in the electrical conductor. The system also includes a first microcontroller operatively coupled to the display and the detection circuit, and a handheld user command tool adapted to optically signal the display. The handheld user command tool may be also adapted to generate an optical serial communication. The optical serial communication may provide data and/or commands for operation of the faulted circuit indicator. The display may be integrated into the FCI. The FCI may be an overhead FCI. | 09-23-2010 |
20100245108 | Network Device - A network device may be configured to be connected with an external device in a communicable manner via a network. The network device may be provided with a first light emitting element configured to indicate a first type of information concerning a communication of data via the network, and a light emitting element control unit. The network device may be configured to be set in any one of a plurality of performance states including a first performance state and a second performance state. Power consumption in the second performance state may be smaller than power consumption in the first performance state. The light emitting element control unit may allow emission of the first light emitting element in a first case where the network device is set in the first performance state. The light emitting element control unit may control the first light emitting element in a second case where the network device is set in the second performance state such that power consumption of the first light emitting element in the second case is smaller than power consumption of the first light emitting element in the first case. | 09-30-2010 |
20100259410 | Circuit Protection Device Having Warning Function - A circuit protection device having a warning function includes a casing with a button, a first terminal and a second terminal connected thereto. A resilient bimetallic plate is connected between the two terminals and bends to be separated from the second terminal when overheat or overflow. A warning light is located within the button and connected to the first terminal. When the main circuit is connected, no current flows through the warning light which is not activated. When overheat or overflow, the bimetallic plate bends to cut off the main circuit and a connection member on the warning light is in contact with the second terminal to form a weak current circuit to light up the warning light. | 10-14-2010 |
20100265088 | C & C construction safety light - The C & C construction portable flashing flagger safety lights are designed as an innovative new safety product These lights are very different than other lights. They are manufactured solely for construction flagger signs and school crossing guard signs. | 10-21-2010 |
20100277336 | CHARGE INDICATOR CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A charge indicator circuit for indicating an electronic device charged by an inputted charge electric potential includes an interface unit, a switch unit connected to the interface unit; a processor unit connected to the switch unit, and an indicator unit connected to the switch unit. The charge electric potential is inputted into the charge indicator circuit from the interface unit and powers the indicator unit to emit light when the processor unit is switched off, and the processor unit detects the charge status of the electronic device and controls the switch unit according to the detect results when the processor unit is switched on. | 11-04-2010 |
20100289666 | BEZEL ILLUMINATION FOR DIGITAL DEVICES - First, a user may select an illumination color for a bezel framing a display of an electronics device. Second, the illumination of a digital picture frame may be established based on sensed motion nearby and/or ambient light. Third, the color of a user interface presented on a display can be established to match the color of the room in which the display is disposed, as indicated by colorimetry from a camera. | 11-18-2010 |
20100315256 | RIFLE MOUNTED OPTICAL UNIT - A warning unit for attachment to a handheld firearm comprises attachment means for attachment to a firearm, a light source, and digitally manipulable input means operable to enable selection of a mode of operation. The warning unit is capable of being operated in at least a narrow divergence mode, and a wide divergence mode wherein, in the narrow divergence mode, the warning unit is operable to emit a beam of light of a lower divergence than in the wide divergence mode. | 12-16-2010 |
20100315257 | PORTABLE DATA MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING CONFIGURATION DATA FROM AN EXTERNAL COMPUTER TO A SENSOR - The present invention is directed to a portable data medium and method for transferring configuration data from an external computer to a sensor. The portable data medium includes: a first connector for connecting the data medium to an external computer, a read-write memory for buffering the configuration data, which memory cooperates with the first connector, wherein the first connector transfers the configuration data from the external computer to the read-write memory; wherein in the read-write memory there is stored a configuring software program, which can be uploaded into an RAM of the external computer when the data medium is connected to the external computer; the configuring software program permits compilation of the configuration data for the sensor at least one of automatically and interactively by a user; for the purpose of connecting the data medium to the sensor, a second connector is present which cooperates with the read-write memory and transfers the configuration data from the read-write memory to a memory of the sensor when the data medium is connected to the sensor; and an independent power supply is present for supplying the data medium with electrical energy. | 12-16-2010 |
20100315258 | ELECTRONIC THERMOMETER - An electronic thermometer has a probe having a temperature measuring unit at its end, a temperature sensor arranged in the temperature measuring unit of the probe, a contact sensor arranged in a position shifter from the temperature measuring unit of the probe toward a thermometer body, a determining unit for determining whether a state of contact between the temperature measuring unit and a measurement target portion of a user is good or not, based on outputs of both the temperature sensor and the contact sensor, and a notifying unit for providing a notification according to a result of the determination by the determining unit. | 12-16-2010 |
20110012747 | ELECTROSTATIC PROTECTOR OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An electrostatic protector used in a portable electronic device includes an electrostatic conducting unit and an electrostatic protecting unit connected to the electrostatic conducting unit. The electrostatic protecting unit includes at least one protecting circuit, each protecting circuit includes a diode, and the diode has a cathode connected to the electrostatic conducting unit and an anode grounded. Electrostatic charges on the portable electronic device are transmitted to the electrostatic conducting unit and generate a voltage on the cathode of the diode to break down the diode, such that the electrostatic charges are transmitted to the ground via the broken down diode and the voltage on the cathode of the diode is reduced. | 01-20-2011 |
20110037606 | SUNGLASSES WITH SOUND ACTIVATED LIGHTS - Glasses having a sound activated lighting system provide an engaging and entertaining display that is also interactive. The lighting system may activate one or more lights based on the loudness or other characteristic of a sound. The glasses may comprise a frame configured to support the lighting system. The lighting system may include a power source, one or more lights, a microphone, and a controller. The controller may receive sound input from the microphone and activate or deactivate a light based on the loudness or other characteristic of the sound input. | 02-17-2011 |
20110037607 | Microcircuit Card Comprising a Light-Emitting Diode - The light-emitting diode is provided with a lid and is capable of emitting a first predefined color. The card further comprises a near field communications antenna circuit, the circuit and the diode being configured so that the diode emits light when a current of predefined intensity flows in the circuit. More particularly, the lid of the diode is coated with a mass of material forming means for selecting a set of wavelengths from those making up the first color so that the light transmitted through the mass has a second predefined color different from the first color. | 02-17-2011 |
20110043371 | Systems, Equipment and Methods for Automatically Tracking Cable Connections and for Identifying Work Area Devices and Related Methods of Operating Communications Networks - Methods for collecting information regarding a remote connector port that is connected to a patch panel connector port by a communications cable that has at least one data communications channel and a separate control channel are provided in which a first conductor of the separate control channel of the communications cable is biased to power an integrated circuit chip that is associated with the remote connector port. A first signal is transmitted over the separate control channel of the communications cable to the integrated circuit chip associated with the remote connector port. A second signal is received from the integrated circuit chip over the separate control channel of the communications cable in response to the first signal. The second signal includes information regarding the remote connector port. | 02-24-2011 |
20110102187 | AUDIO DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZED LIGHT DISPLAY - Disclosed is a light display comprised of a light display unit containing 24 LEDs of various colors, a USB connector connecting the light display unit to a computer, and light display custom software that is loaded onto the computer. When the computer plays music audio such as a WAV file, MP3 file, or a CD disk, the light display custom software, installed on the computer, transforms the audio output into a four 8-bit byte record 40 times a second. The first byte is a header record, and the remaining 3 bytes contain 24 instruction bits. The instruction bits are calculated using a programmed spectrum analyzer that filter the sampled audio signal over a range of 20 Hz to 20K Hz. When the frequencies within a given band exceeds a threshold, the bit associated with that band is set to 1, otherwise the bit is set to 0. The light display unit contains a circuit board that turns the LED associated with the bit on if the bit is one, otherwise it is turned off. | 05-05-2011 |
20110140906 | USE OF ONE LED TO REPRESENT VARIOUS UTILITY RATES AND SYSTEM STATUS BY VARYING FREQUENCY AND/OR DUTY CYCLE OF LED - A demand supply management system for an appliance receives information related to cost of energy use and communicates data to the associated appliance in response thereto. A single chip, light emitting diode (LED) device is preferably associated with a module or portion of the home appliance. The LED device conveys information relating to at least two of cost of energy use, signal strength, and module status. The LED device is preferably a single chip, single color solid-state LED device that is selectively actuated between “illuminated” and “non-illuminated” states, steady on, slow flash, fast flash, varying duration, intermittent “illuminated” and “non-illuminated”, etc. to convey information to the user. | 06-16-2011 |
20110163888 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION REGARDING A COMMERCIAL TELEVISION - Systems, apparatus, and methods relating to facilitating diagnosis of issues with commercial televisions are provided. For example, embodiments are directed to a commercial television including an interface configured to facilitate communication between the commercial television and an auxiliary device, and an indicator configured to coordinate with the interface and provide a visual indication of a status of the interface. | 07-07-2011 |
20110175747 | Interactive Electronic Device Shell - An interactive electronic device shell and light source may enable personalization and increased functionality of an electronic device. The shell may at least partially cover a light source and attach to an electronic device. The shell includes at least some transparent or translucent portions (e.g., light stencils) that enable light from a matrix of the light source to emit through the shell, thus causing a display of light from the shell. In some aspects, the electronic device may be linked with the shell and/or the light source to control light emission through the shell. In various aspects, an illumined portion of the shell may have significance, such as revealing an artistic design or indicating a message based on activity of the electronic device. | 07-21-2011 |
20110187551 | ILLUMINATED DOOR BELL - The present invention relates to a doorbell comprising: a pushbutton illuminated by a first light source; and a front cover illuminated by a second light source. The first light source and second light source may be positioned within a main body of a doorbell in a manner that ensures that the first light source and the second light source do not mix. | 08-04-2011 |
20110187552 | Ground Detection Circuit and Method of Manufacturing the Same - In some embodiments, a system including an electronic device. The electronic device includes an electric power input configured to receive an electric power signal and has an input line terminal and an input neutral terminal. In some embodiments, the electric power input can also have an input ground terminal. The electronic device includes a metal oxide varistor protection module configured to protect at least one of the system or the electronic device. The electronic device includes a ground detection module configured to indicate the presence of an electric ground. The electronic device includes an electric power output having an output line terminal and an output neutral terminal. In some embodiments, the electric power output can also have an output ground terminal. The electric power input, the metal oxide varistor protection module, the ground detection module, and the electric power output are electrically coupled in series with each other. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 08-04-2011 |
20110199226 | Methods and Apparatuses Using Control Indicators for Data Processing Systems - A control indication assembly. A first control mounted on a surface of a computer is coupled to a first sensor, to a first sensing circuit to send an electrical signal to the first control when a user-touch occurs to the first sensor, and to a first indicator to indicate an occurrence of said user-touch. A second control mounted on a surface of a display which is coupled to the computer is coupled to a second sensor, to a second sensing circuit to send an electrical signal to said second control when said user-touch occurs to the display, and to a second indicator to indicate an occurrence of the user-touch. The first and second control are configured such that the first and second indicator are synchronized to exhibit identical behaviors when the user-touch occurs to either the first control or the second control. | 08-18-2011 |
20110210861 | Energy saving exit sign retrofit lighting system using light emitting diodes - The present invention relates to an exit sign retrofit lighting system kit including a low profile switch mode power supply contained in internal and external enclosure and use Light Emitting Diodes with long life. The system is powered by a high energy efficient switch mode power supply with low power consumption. The height of this lighting system is very close to half of one inch or less. This kit can be used to save energy in existing Exit Sign fixtures using Tungsten filament lamps or linear fluorescent lamp or compact fluorescent lamp. This kit can be also used with Box type and Edge lit Exit Signs. The long life time of Light Emitting Diodes makes it practically maintenance free, in addition to saving considerable energy. | 09-01-2011 |
20110227752 | Plate Position Display Vibration Machine - The Plate Position Display Vibration Machine is a Whole Body Vibration Machine which represents visually the oscillating plate position as a ratio of the actual position. | 09-22-2011 |
20110234420 | Electric function module assembly - An electric function module assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes an electric switch box having a pair of electrical contacts adapted for slidable connective engagement with a respective pair of electrical contacts of a switch cover. The contacts of the switch cover are electrically connected to a function indicator to operate the function indicator. | 09-29-2011 |
20110260883 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE MODULE WITH CONTROLLABLE LUMINOSITY - The invention discloses a light emitting diode module with controllable luminosity, comprising a light emitting diode (LED) chip, a first switching unit, and a processor. The LED chip is electrically connected to a protective resistor, and the protective resistor is provided to avoid the LED chip from being burned. The first switching unit is electrically connected to a first switching resistor, and the first switching unit and the first switching resistor are in parallel to the protective resistor. The processor is provided to receive a switching signal and is electrically connected to the first switching unit, and the processor controls the first switching unit to be in a connection status or in an open status according to the switching signal, thus changing the total resistance to control the luminosity of the LED. | 10-27-2011 |
20110316715 | MOBILE DEVICE INCLUDING A SOLAR BATTERY - A mobile device including a solar battery having a light-receiving surface provided on a casing of the mobile device, an illuminance detector that detects an illuminance of light incident on the casing, an output section that outputs a state of light incident on the light-receiving surface of the solar battery, and a controller that controls the output section based on the illuminance detected by the illuminance detector. | 12-29-2011 |
20120013479 | LED SYSTEM AND DRIVING DEVICE WITH ERROR DETECTION, AND ERROR DETECTION MODULE THEREOF - A LED system and driving device with error detection and an error detection module thereof is disclosed. In which, through the detection of the error detection module, the errors associated with the LED module and the driving circuit may be detected. If the errors are detected, the error detection module may output a determination signal to the control unit so that the LED system could be protected from damages. | 01-19-2012 |
20120013480 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE WITH A LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method and apparatus for providing a strobe alarm unit employing at least one light emitting diode. | 01-19-2012 |
20120068853 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE WITH A LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A method and apparatus for providing a strobe alarm unit employing at least one light emitting diode. | 03-22-2012 |
20120098672 | ARC Fault Detection Method and Apparatus - Load current from an electrical AC supply circuit is monitored so that both high frequency (10-100 kHz), and low frequency (60 Hz) signal current components are measured over certain time periods. A high frequency energy component is measured in an integral fashion, e.g., summing a plurality of samples taken. A certain amount of high frequency energy during a half-cycle is required to indicate an arc event. A certain number of these arc events per half-cycle must occur within a specific time period to indicate the presence of an arc. The root-mean-square (RMS) value of the low frequency energy component is used to determine the severity of the arc. The higher the amperage of the load current arc, the faster the arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) will respond by disconnecting the arcing load from the AC supply circuit, e.g., fewer number of arc events necessary for tripping of the AFCI. | 04-26-2012 |
20120133524 | COMMUNICATIONS BLADED PANEL SYSTEMS - A fiber panel system includes a chassis including a backplane; and at least a first blade configured to mount to the chassis. The first blade is moveable relative to the chassis between a refracted (closed) position and at least one extended position. The first blade includes a coupler arrangement for connecting together media segments. Each blade includes a blade processor and a plurality of smart couplers. A chassis processor is electrically coupled to a processor port of the chassis backplane. | 05-31-2012 |
20120139745 | DC POWER OUTLETS IN FIXED POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS IN OR ON WALL INSTALLATIONS - An electrical power distribution system has fixed stations with AC power to DC power conversion circuitry at these stations. The converter(s) are switchable ON/OFF at outlet ports or sockets where the socket configuration permits. Standardized DC sockets accommodate a variety of voltage requirements typical of portable digital devices. In some embodiments feedback circuitry is provided to regulate the power to these devices in accordance with parameters programmed in the portable devices or in the sensing circuitry provided at each station. | 06-07-2012 |
20120154166 | STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION - A method for easily identifying a flash memory card and the flash memory card are disclosed. The flash memory card includes a storage cell, a controlling unit and an indicator. As the flash memory card is connected to a computer, the computer produces a color signal to the flash memory card. The computer shows an icon of the flash memory card with a color corresponding to the signal. The controlling unit of the flash memory card receives the signal and drives the indicator to emit light with the same color as that of the icon of the flash memory card. | 06-21-2012 |
20120154167 | SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES THAT FAIL AS AN OPEN CIRCUIT - A surge protection apparatus or method for opening a surge path upon failure of a surge protection element as a short. The surge protection device may include a switch controlled by a solenoid or other switch controlling component that changes a position of the switch if the surge protection element fails as a conductive element. A first position of the switch is configured to allow transmittal of a signal from a signal connection, through the surge protection element, and to a ground connection. A second position of the switch is configured to prevent transmittal of a signal from the signal connection, through the surge protection element, and to the ground connection. A delay may be added between the changing of the switch position after the surge protection element fails as a conductor. Visual or other notifiers may indicate when the switch is in the second position. | 06-21-2012 |
20120229292 | LIGHTING APPARATUS FOR A BEACON SYSTEM - A lighting apparatus for a beacon system may include a first light source having at least one visible light emitting diode; and a second light source configured to essentially emit infrared radiation. | 09-13-2012 |
20120235827 | Methods and Devices for Augmenting a Field of View - The present application discloses methods and systems for augmenting a field of view of a user. In one embodiment, a device may include a detector, a processor, and an array of visual indicators. According to an embodiment of the method, the detector may image an environment. The processor may identify within the environment imaged by the detector an object of interest. The processor may also determine a relative spatial location of the identified object of interest. Further, the array of visual indicators may be used to indicate the determined relative spatial location of the identified object of interest. In particular, a set of one or more visual indicators may be selected that has a relative spatial location in the array of visual indicators that is indicative of the relative spatial location of the identified object of interest. | 09-20-2012 |
20120242495 | LINK QUALITY INDICATOR FOR A FIXED INSTALLATION RADIO FREQUENCY TERRESTRIAL NETWORK - A visual indicator, such as a light emitting diode (LED), may display the quality of the radio frequency (RF) link. In one implementation, a device may include, a RF antenna; a control module to connect to a Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network through the RF antenna; and a LED, disposed on an outer surface of the device, to emit light of a number of different colors, where the color to emit is selected based on a quality of the connection to the LTE network. The device may include an outdoor broadband unit connected to an external portion of a customer premise. | 09-27-2012 |
20120242496 | CIRCUIT FOR CHECKING THE VOLTAGE OF BATTERIES - A circuit is for checking the voltage of a battery. The circuit includes a regulator component, a pnp type transistor, an npn transistor, a diode, and an alarm. The circuit activates an alarm when the voltage of the battery is less than a preset value. | 09-27-2012 |
20120242497 | DESKTOP COMPUTER EMPLOYING NETWORK INDICATOR LIGHTS - A desktop computer includes a host portion, a network interface card and a first interface. The network interface card includes a first pin, a second pin, and a third pin. The first interface includes a fourth pin connected to both the second and third pins of the network interface card, and a fifth pin connected to the first pin. The screen includes a second interface connected to the first interface, a first LED, and a second LED. The second interface includes a sixth pin connected to the fourth pin, and a seventh pin connected to the fifth pin. The seventh pin is connected to a power supply through the first LED. The sixth pin is connected to the power supply through the second LED. When there is communication through a network connection, the first LED and the fourth LED to flash synchronously. | 09-27-2012 |
20120268287 | ENERGY-SAVING REMINDER CIRCUIT FOR COMPUTER - A circuit where a rotary push switch module with first and second switches are closed and first and second terminals of a NAND gate receive high level signals. An output terminal of the NAND gate outputs a low level signal. A light emitting diode (LED) is not lit. A voltage output terminal outputs a standby voltage. When the first switch is opened, and the second switch is closed, the first and the second input terminals of the NAND gate respectively receive a high level signal and a low level signal. The output terminal of the NAND gate outputs a high level signal. The LED is lit. The voltage output terminal does not output the standby voltage. | 10-25-2012 |
20120299741 | MATTRESS SHOWROOM DISPLAY DEVICE - A mattress showroom display device for a mattress, headboard or pillow presents selectively changeable product information regarding the mattress. The display device comprises a separate panel of such size and shape as to cover at least a portion of a surface of the mattress, headboard, or pillow. The display device includes a media display in the form of an area of programmable light emitting units associated with the separate panel for presenting the selectively changeable visual product information regarding the mattress. The media display has the capability to electronically connect to a power source and the programmable product information control source. | 11-29-2012 |
20120319861 | DUAL MODE LED STROBE - A strobe device that operates in multiple modes is disclosed. The strobe device may include an LED-based strobe element and a controller. In response to receiving a command to generate an output, the controller determines in which of at least a first mode and second mode to operate, and sends one or more signals to the LED-based strobe element based on the determination. The first mode and the second mode may differ from one another in at least one aspect, such as duration, luminosity, current supplied to LED, or wavelength range. The controller may select both of the first mode and the second mode (such as alternating between the first mode and the second mode). Or, the controller may select one of the first mode and the second mode. For example, depending on the ambient light at or near the strobe device, the controller may select either the first mode or the second mode. | 12-20-2012 |
20130069794 | Multidimensional Barcodes For Information Handling System Service Information - Multi-dimensional barcodes at a product include service identifiers for the product so that an end user with a portable information handling system captures an image of the multi-dimensional barcode and extracts the service identifiers to obtain service information from a service network location. For example, a service identifier embeds a URL that links to a video demonstrating how to assemble the product. As another example, a service identifier links to a service network location and includes a unique identifier so that an end user retrieves warranty or purchase information for the product. | 03-21-2013 |
20130099933 | LED LIGHT SIGNAL - An LED light signal, in particular an LED railway light signal, contains a signal generator for generating varicolored light spots. The LEDs are embodied as multicolor LEDs, in particular RGB LEDs—Red/Yellow/Blue LEDs. In order to be able to utilize the possibilities for color mixing and thus for realizing a large number of color variants for safety-relevant signaling technology, the signal generator has at least one optical sensor for monitoring a color locus and a light intensity reliably in terms of signaling technology. | 04-25-2013 |
20130147631 | SERVER SYSTEM AND FAN INDICATION METHOD - A server system includes a number of fan control units, a number of fan rows, a determination module, a control module, and a digital display unit. One fan control unit corresponds to one fan row. Each fan control unit reads a rotating speed of each fan mounted on a corresponding fan row, and encodes the read rotating speed positional information of the corresponding fan row and positional information of the fan on the corresponding fan row. The determination module determines whether the read rotating speed is within a predetermined rotating speed range. If the rotating speed is out of the predetermined rotating speed range, the determination module outputs the code of the one rotating speed to the control module. The control module controls a digital display unit to numerically display the code of the rotating speed. | 06-13-2013 |
20130147632 | INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL CIRCUIT - An indicator light control circuit for controlling a single indicator light to indicate a high or low link speed of a network connection includes a pulse signal generating circuit, a bias circuit having a digital potentiometer, and a controller. The pulse signal generating circuit generates a pulse signal. The digital potentiometer is electronically connected to the pulse signal generating circuit and the controller. The controller adjusts the effective resistance of the digital potentiometer connected to the pulse signal generating circuit according to different link speeds being experienced in the network connection, to adjust a duty cycle of the pulse signal, thereby changing the on-time and off-time of the indicator light. | 06-13-2013 |
20130207813 | SAFETY WARNING LIGHT - The invention provides a safety warning light. The safety warning light includes a light-guiding soft plastic body on which a wearing band and an electronic device placing portion are of integrated design and which is mainly composed of PU material, wherein one side of the light-guiding soft plastic body is equipped with a reflective coating, and one end or two ends of the light-guiding soft plastic body are equipped with light sources. The safety warning light can provide visibility in many ways sand many angles by using plastic with special light-guiding and light-scattering function, adding the reflective coating on bottom of a plastic armband and using high-brightness LED at two ends of the light-guiding plastic as light source. Compared with existing related like products, the safety warning light has much higher brightness and broader visibility. | 08-15-2013 |
20130222147 | PORTABLE WARNING SYSTEM - A portable warning system includes a flexible display unit, a fixing member coupled to one side of the display unit, and a supporting member coupled to the fixing member and having a bar shape. | 08-29-2013 |
20130241739 | INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL DEVICE - An exemplary indicator light control device includes a motherboard, an indicator control board, and a status indicator unit. The motherboard, the indicator control board, and the status indicator unit are connected in series. The motherboard outputs a first control signal and a second control signal according to an operational status of an electronic device. The indicator control board determines the operational status of the electronic device according to the first and second control signals, and controls operation of the status indicator unit according to the determined operational status of the electronic device. | 09-19-2013 |
20130265170 | INDICATING UNIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME - An electronic device includes a housing and an indicating unit. The indicating unit is received in an inner surface of the housing. The illumination element includes an illumination element and a cover. A symbol for indicating the state of the electronic device is provided on a surface of the cover. The light emitted from the illumination element passes through or around the symbol, reproducing the shape of the symbol on a translucent/transparent portion of the housing. | 10-10-2013 |
20130300567 | ERROR INDICATION CIRCUIT - An indication circuit is used on a motherboard. First and second pins on the motherboard output different signals corresponding to different power-on self-test errors. The indication circuit includes first to third electronic switches, first and second light-emitting diodes, and first to fifth resistors. When different errors occurred during power-on self-test, different signals are output from the first and second pins on the motherboard, such that to make the first and second light-emitting diodes activated or deactivated. As a result, the indication circuit can indicate different errors when the motherboard is performing power-on self-test. | 11-14-2013 |
20130314240 | MAGNETICALLY CONTROLLED WARNING LAMP - A magnetically controlled warning lamp has a light module and a circuit board mounted in the body. The circuit board has a magnetic device, a control module and a power module. The power module provides the control module and the light module with a working voltage. The magnetic device is activated to generate a trigger signal by a magnetic field. The control module changes the operation mode for the light module based on the trigger signal. A user can use a magnet to activate the magnetic device to easily change the operation mode for the light module instead of disassembling the warning lamp. | 11-28-2013 |
20140062713 | LIGHT BEACON ASSEMBLY - The present application relates to a light beacon, light beacon assembly, and methods of its construction. In one aspect, a light beacon assembly includes a housing including a base and a lens cooperating to enclose an interior volume, the lens having a generally cylindrical shape. The assembly also includes a plurality of circuit boards positioned within the interior volume, where each of the plurality of circuit boards having a conductive tab extending from a first side, a conductive tab receiver near a second side, and a light emitting diode mounted thereon. The plurality of circuit boards are each positioned within the interior volume and extend perpendicularly from the base such that the tab of each circuit board is received at the tab receiver of an adjacent circuit board. The plurality of circuit boards are interconnected to form a structure having light emitting diodes oriented outwardly toward the lens. | 03-06-2014 |
20140070955 | System and method for sending a visual notification from a stage performer to an audio engineer - A system and method for sending a visual notification from a stage performer to an audio engineer. When a performer requires the attention of an audio engineer, she activates a switch that transmits a signal to a light board via standard stage cabling. Multiple performer positions can be run through a single light board. In fact, performer stations can be daisy chained together for a more efficient configuration. | 03-13-2014 |
20140085097 | SIGNALLING APPARATUS AND SENSOR APPARATUS - A signaling device may include a first signaling illuminant; a second signaling illuminant; and a control device having at least one information input for coupling to an information source, wherein the control device is configured to drive the first signaling illuminant and the second signaling illuminant in a manner dependent on the signal at the information input in order to set one of four states, wherein only the first signaling illuminant is switched on in the first state, only the second signaling illuminant is switched on in the second state, the first signaling illuminant and the second signaling illuminant are switched on in the third state, wherein the first signaling illuminant and the second signaling illuminant are switched off in the fourth state, wherein the control device is configured to operate the first signaling illuminant and the second signaling illuminant in a series circuit in the third state. | 03-27-2014 |
20140097963 | Identification system for a surface - There is provided an identification system for identifying a predetermined surface for dynamic content control in a broadcast system. The system comprises at least one emitter element arranged to transmit an identification signal which is invisible with respect to the predetermined surface, and which comprises identification data regarding the outline of the predetermined surface. | 04-10-2014 |
20140104069 | WIDE-ANGLE LED WARNING APPARATUS - A wide-angle LED warning apparatus has a heat sink base, a circuit board, multiple pillars, multiple LED devices and a transparent cover. The circuit board is mounted in the heat sink base. The pillars are formed in the heat sink base and each pillar respectively has an oblique surface, the oblique surfaces facing toward two opposite sides of the heat sink base. The LED devices mounted on a front surface of the circuit board and the oblique surfaces of the pillars. The transparent cover is mounted on the heat sink base. Hence, the LED warning apparatus of the invention can widely emit light due to the LED devices mounted on the oblique surfaces of the pillars to provide enhanced warning effect and security. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104070 | BATTERY-POWERED SURGICAL DEVICES INCLUDING INTERNALLY-MOUNTED VISUAL INDICATORS - An assembly for use with a surgical device includes an enclosure defining a passageway extending from an interior to an exterior thereof and a visual indicator mounted within the interior of the enclosure adjacent the passageway. The visual indicator is configured to emit light. The passageway is partially defined by a concave surface of the enclosure and/or a chamfered portion of the enclosure to facilitate the passage of light emitted by the visual indicator through the passageway and to the exterior of the enclosure to increase the external viewing angle of the light emitted from the visual indicator. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104071 | RAPIDLY RECHARGEABLE WARNING DEVICE - The present invention is to provide a rapidly rechargeable warning device, which includes a power receiving element for receiving external electric power, a charging control module for receiving electric power from the power receiving element, a fast energy storage element (e.g., a supercapacitor or any rapidly rechargeable components) being rapidly charged by the charging control module and then outputting electricity stored therein, an warning element (e.g., a light-emitting diode, a buzzer, or a vibrator) capable of issuing a warning signal (e.g., a light signal, a warning sound, or vibrations) upon receiving the electricity outputted by the fast energy storage element. Thus, since the fast energy storage element can be fully charged within a short time through being connected to a cigarette lighter socket of a car, or a transformer connected to an indoor power source, the warning device can be used immediately and effectively prevent user from using one-time batteries. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104072 | LIGHT SIGNAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING THE DEGREE OF SOILING OF A SHUTTER DISK FOR A SIGNAL GENERATOR - A light signal device includes at least one light sensor and a signal generator which has a light source and a shutter disk. An inner side of a screening stop, which protects the shutter disk, holds at least one reflector element which reflects a portion of the light emitted by the light source in the direction of the at least one light sensor. A method for ascertaining the degree of soiling of a shutter disk for a signal generator is also provided. | 04-17-2014 |
20140118155 | CONFIGURABLE INDICATOR ON COMPUTING DEVICE - A computing device may include a policy agent configured to receive activity information, apply at least one display policy to the activity information, and determine at least one command based on results of the at least one display policy being applied to the activity information, and a multi-colored indicator unit, located on a non-display screen area of the computing device, configured to display at least one of a plurality of colors based on the at least one command. | 05-01-2014 |
20140132419 | REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD - A remote diagnostic system is disclosed comprising a device having at least one annunciator operatively connected to the device for conveying a signal representative of at least one device state. A modulator modulates the annunciator signal to allow additional data to be digitally encoded into the annunciator signal. A signal capture means creates a digital recording of the annunciator signal which is transmitted to the digital recording to another location for interpretation of the additional data. | 05-15-2014 |
20140145856 | LED INDICATOR FOR PRODUCING A LIGHT BAR IN A BARGRAPH - A led indicator has a bargraph and a lighting device arranged behind the bargraph and provided with a row of LEDs controlled to produce a light bar with a length which is variable as a function of the number of LEDs that are switched on along a lighting sense; the LEDs are arranged between screens, which are spaced apart from the lower surface of the bargraph and extend at least to reach an axis which starts from the immediately preceding led orthogonally to such a lower surface. | 05-29-2014 |
20140152454 | PORTABLE LONG-DISTANCE S.O.S. SIGNALING DEVICE - A portable distress light signal device generates a visual S.O.S. distress signal indication visible from a significant distance away. Indicia including the letters “SOS” are disposed on either side of the device. A first set of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are disposed on both sides of the unit, each positioned within the interior of the region defined by each letter of the “SOS” indicia. A second set of LEDs, preferably of substantial power and luminosity, is likewise disposed on both sides of the unit, within the interior of the “O” portion of the “SOS” indicia. A power cord and power plug couples the unit to a source of electrical power, such as the cigarette lighter socket or 12-Volt accessory socket of an automobile or other vehicle. Powerful permanent magnets are preferably disposed about at least the bottom and right side edges of the housing, permitting the driver of an automobile to rapidly secure the unit to a ferromagnetic surface of the vehicle, such as the driver-side door or roof, in both cases with the SOS indicia oriented in horizontal orientation for easy recognition by passersby. Hazard warning stripes are disposed about the front and back sides of the housing for further enhanced visibility. Upon the application of power to the unit, an internal microcontroller repeatedly switches power to both the first and second sets of LEDs on and off causing them to pulse in a repeated sequence that corresponds to the S.O.S. signal in international Morse code. | 06-05-2014 |
20140197960 | SIDE VIEWABLE LIGHTED BEZEL FOR A DISPLAY DEVICE - A monitor display unit mounted on a surface and in electronic communication with a system or device to be monitored, comprising a face plate, a back plate having at least a portion of a side edge being translucent or transparent, a logic controller, and at least one light-emitting device in electronic communication with the controller. Actuation of the light-emitting device causes light to pass through the side edge of the back plate, thereby being visible to a viewer at an angle that can be generally parallel to the surface on which the display unit is mounted. | 07-17-2014 |
20140197961 | OPERATING STATUS WARNING LAMP APARATUS - An operating status warning lamp apparatus for visually indicating at least one operating status or a plurality of different operating statuses for a technical appliance such as a machine, an installation, a vehicle or the like having at least one warning lamp unit ( | 07-17-2014 |
20140210631 | CABLE WITH LED CONNECTION INDICATOR AND METHODS OF USING SAME - An interconnection verification means for sensors and a software implementation of interconnection verification between cabling and sensors in large, multi-channel test configurations are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment the sensor assembly comprises a sensor and an indicator electrically connected inline with the sensor. In a preferred embodiment the indicator is an LED. In an even more preferred embodiment, the sensor is an IEPE. | 07-31-2014 |
20140218205 | ELECTRIC ROAD FLARE - A deployment pack containing a number of electric road flares is provided. The pack is attached to an emergency vehicle. The pack is adapted to deploy a single flare at a time. Each flare includes two, battery-operated, light emitting diodes (LEDs), pulsed at a predetermined rate. Each LED is placed adjacent reflective material to extend or direct the light pulsing from the LED. The pack provides battery charging means to each electric road flare while contained in the pack interior. The pack also provides means for activating each flare before it is deployed from the pack. Each flare contains two metallic roads providing means for flare retrieval by a magnetic pick-up tool. | 08-07-2014 |
20140232546 | REMOTE CONTROLLED PRICING INFORMATION - A coordinated system of printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies for displaying information, such as advertising and pricing information. Each individual PCB assembly may display a unit price, such as a price for particular type of gasoline or other product. Each complete PCB assembly may have a number of Light Emitting Diode (LED) modules. The LED modules may be interconnected with one or more plug-in back panel modules attached to a housing and to power and control buses. The module housing may be interconnected with a main power supply and a controller. The controller may be configured to remotely and automatically change the price for each PCB assembly within the coordinated system. Each LED module may include a dedicated processor and be configured to have male connectors to plug into corresponding female receptacles on the power and control buses facilitating ease of installation, and replacement or repair of individual LED modules. | 08-21-2014 |
20140232547 | LED DRIVING DEVICE, ILLUMINATOR, AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention provides a light emitting diode (LED) driving device as a semiconductor device, which comprises: a direct current/direct current (DC/DC) controller, for controlling an output segment that is used to generate an output voltage from an input voltage and supply the output voltage to an LED; an output current driver, for generating an output current of the LED; and an LED short-circuit detection circuit, for monitoring a cathode voltage of the LED to perform an LED short-circuit detection, wherein the LED short-circuit detection circuit controls whether an action is performed or not according to a short-circuit detection enable signal input from outside the LED driving device. | 08-21-2014 |
20140247132 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD - The present technique relates to an information processing device and an information processing method that can realize new forms of communication tools. | 09-04-2014 |
20140285354 | DEVICE FOR INDICATING FAULTS OF SERVER SYSTEM - A device for indicating faults of a server system includes an integrated baseboard management controller (iBMC) and an indication circuit. The iBMC is utilized to receive parameters from the server system. The iBMC compares the parameters with predetermined values, then outputs control signals according to compared results. The indication circuit is used to receive the control signals from the iBMC, and then gives indication about faults according to the result signals. | 09-25-2014 |
20140285355 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL, MULTI-FUNCTIONAL, WEARABLE SAFETY LIGHTING APPARATUS - A multi-functional, multi-directional wearable safety lighting device is disclosed herein that includes a main light housing and a magnetic mounting assembly coupleable to a bottom surface of the main light housing. The mounting assembly is configured to secure the wearable safety lighting device to a user. The main light housing includes warning light elements coupled front and rear side surfaces. A directional work light is coupled to the front side surface of the main housing and is distinct from the warning light elements. A power source supplies power to the warning light elements and the work light. A controller is programmed to energize the warning light elements in select subgroups following depression of a first control button or a second control button, and energize the directional work light following depression of a third control button. | 09-25-2014 |
20140292528 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR THE LIGHT-BASED COMMUNICATION OF SERVICE ORDERS AND PERSONAL OBJECTS IDENTIFICATION - Light-based systems for communicating information associated with service orders and/or the identification of personal objects are disclosed. A personal mobile electronic communication device is used in conjunction with a communication network and a lighting controller to communicate service orders by lighting with one or more individually controllable luminaires in a lighting network. A personal mobile electronic communication device is, alternatively or additionally, used in conjunction with a communication network, and a lighting controller controlling an illumination proximate to the personal mobile electronic communication device such that the illumination proximate to the personal mobile electronic communication device visually indicates the service order. | 10-02-2014 |
20140300484 | Emergency Entry / Egress Door Chock (also referred to as the "3EDC") - The 3EDC System is comprised of three (one green, one yellow, and one red) multi-purpose, color coded, pulsating l.e.d. door chocks. | 10-09-2014 |
20140320300 | DUAL MODE LED STROBE - A strobe device that operates in multiple modes is disclosed. The strobe device may include an LED-based strobe element and a controller. In response to receiving a command to generate an output, the controller determines in which of at least a first mode and second mode to operate, and sends one or more signals to the LED-based strobe element based on the determination. The first mode and the second mode may differ from one another in at least one aspect, such as duration, luminosity, current supplied to LED, or wavelength range. The controller may select both of the first mode and the second mode (such as alternating between the first mode and the second mode). Or, the controller may select one of the first mode and the second mode. For example, depending on the ambient light at or near the strobe device, the controller may select either the first mode or the second mode. | 10-30-2014 |
20140333449 | DISPLAYING STORAGE DEVICE STATUS CONDITIONS USING MULTI-COLOR LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - Displaying storage device status conditions using multi-color light emitting diodes (LEDs) involves monitoring values of a status condition of at least one persistent storage device. The values are mapped to two or more colors, and at least one multi-color LED displays the two or more colors in response to the respective values. | 11-13-2014 |
20140333450 | CONDITIONALLY VARIABLE STROBE NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE - A strobe notification device that operates based on a sensed environmental condition is disclosed. The strobe notification device includes a programmed candela setting, programmed locally at the strobe notification device or programmed remotely and sent to the strobe notification device. Based on the sensed environmental condition, one or more aspects of the operation of the strobe notification device may be modified to operate the strobe of the strobe notification device at least at the programmed candela settings. For example, the intensity, duration of the pulse, or pulse width modulation of the strobe may be modified, based on the sensed environmental condition, to produce a candela output greater than the programmed candela setting. As another example, the intensity, duration of the pulse, or pulse width modulation of the strobe may be modified, based on the sensed environmental condition, to produce a candela output that is equal to the programmed candela setting. | 11-13-2014 |
20140368349 | SENSORY ELEMENT PROJECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed is an electromagnetic signal projector configured to transmit a pixelated signal across a projection field. The electromagnetic signal projector includes a transmitter configured to transmit a pixelated signal across a projection field and a plurality of individual sensory modules, where each sensory module includes at least one sensory element having at least two states and the sensory modules are configured for bringing the at least one sensory element into one of its states in response to the pixelated signal. | 12-18-2014 |
20150048954 | CONTROL OF LIGHTING DEVICES - A network of active sensors in a control system is considered. The active sensors, which may be fixed-infrastructure sensors, provide presence detection information to a distributed lighting system. The active sensors communicate by transmitting probe signals. The communication of probe signals may result in cross-interference which may vary in time. Cross-interference is detected, and can later be avoided, by determining a difference between signals received in a first part of a timeslot and signals received in a second part of the timeslot. In order to do so probe signals comprising two non-zero pulses are transmitted in respective parts of the timeslot. Applications are, for example, active presence sensors in lighting control applications in indoor as well as outdoor environments. | 02-19-2015 |
20150061884 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A display device is provided, which includes a display configured to display a user interface (UI) screen, a status display which includes a plurality of light emitting elements arranged on an outline region of the display, and a controller configured to control a light emitting status of the plurality of light emitting elements so as to provide a light interaction in which the plurality of light emitting elements operate in a preset display pattern based on an interaction occurring on the UI screen. | 03-05-2015 |
20150084781 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VISUALLY AND AUDIBLY INDICATING THE SETUP AND MAINTENANCE OF A SYSTEM - Example embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and apparatus for visually and audibly indicating the setup and maintenance of a system. | 03-26-2015 |
20150097692 | LIGHT INDICATOR - Light indicator which comprises a support structure provided with multiple seats, each of which housing at its interior rows of LEDs and a power supply circuit providing electrical power supply to the LEDs. The light indicator also comprises collimation lenses each positioned in front of the corresponding row of LEDs, and an insulating material layer deposited in each seat to cover the power supply circuit. Each lens extends parallel to the corresponding row of LEDs, and on the rear part is provided with an abutment portion fixed on the base surface of the seat and provided with a rear groove housing the row of LEDs. The abutment portion of each lens is closed transversely and longitudinally by longitudinal and transverse walls defining a rear edge which adheres to the base surface of the seat in order to prevent the insulating material from penetrating into the rear groove. | 04-09-2015 |
20150294540 | INDICATION DEVICE - An indication device includes an indication portion made of a light transmitting material and a cover portion made of a light blocking material. The indication portion has a sign including at least one of a character, a symbol and a figure. The cover portion covers a periphery of the sign of the indication portion. The sign is illuminated by hot emitted by a light source and guided to the indication portion. The cover portion is configured such that a recess from a surface of the cover portion is provided in a region corresponding to the sign of the indication portion. | 10-15-2015 |
20150310710 | Personal Safety and Security Light - A personal safety and security light used to deter aggressors, visually and audibly alert people within proximity, and illuminate surrounding areas. The personal safety and security light includes a casing, a plurality of lights, a microcontroller, a sound emitting device, a power supply and a trigger. The plurality of lights is externally mounted on the casing to illuminate the surround area from the casing. The sound emitting device audibly alerts nearby people for help or intervention. The microcontroller conducts power from the power supply to the plurality of lights and the sound emitting device when the trigger completes the circuit. The microcontroller controls the duration, intensity and sequence pattern for the plurality of lights and the sound emitting device. The trigger toggles the circuit open or closed to actuate the microcontroller that begins the sequence for the plurality of lights and the sound emitting device. | 10-29-2015 |
20150371508 | MANAGING SERVICEABILITY MODES - A computer-implemented method, carried out by one or more processors, for managing serviceability modes in a data center. In an embodiment, the method comprises the steps of receiving a serviceability mode selection for a component in a data center, wherein the serviceability mode correlates to information presented by one or more components in the data center; assigning a scheme for one or more LEDs on the component based, at least in part, on the received serviceability mode selection; and determining to activate the one or more LEDs on the component based at least on the assigned scheme. | 12-24-2015 |
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20160035201 | NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE - A notification appliance is disclosed. The notification appliance may be a strobe notification appliance, such as an LED strobe notification appliance. The notification appliance may be wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted. Further, the notification appliance may include an optic that is configured to shape the light output from the notification appliance. For example, in a wall-mount, the optic may be mounted off-axis of a plane defined by a back plate of the notification appliance. Further, the notification appliance may be composed of a back plate, a driver board, and a front housing, with the front housing being attached to one or both of the back plate and the driver board. Moreover, the notification appliance may be used with an adapter bracket, which may be used to connect the notification appliance with one or more types of junction boxes. | 02-04-2016 |
20160040870 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) DISPLAY FOR A PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A light emitting diode (LED) display assembly is formed of a translucent plastic housing, a light diffuser film coupled to the translucent plastic housing, a light barrier gasket coupled to the diffuser film, and an LED module coupled to the light barrier gasket. The LED module comprises a plurality LEDs individually controlled for generating a light source to form a graphic on the surface of the translucent plastic housing. | 02-11-2016 |
20160063823 | MULTICOLOR SIGNAL LIGHT AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a multicolor signal light and a controlling method thereof. The multicolor signal light includes: a multicolor layer, comprising a plurality of lights being capable of lighting multicolor lights and arranged in a certain pattern; a single control signal line for receiving a control signal from a controller outside; a processor for controlling the multicolor layer to light in a different mode and in a different color according to the control signal received by the single control signal line; and power supply terminals for receiving power supply voltage from outside. | 03-03-2016 |
20160117896 | METHOD AND EVALUATION DEVICE FOR EVALUATION OF SIGNALS FROM A LED STATUS INDICATOR - The invention relates to a method for evaluation of signals from a LED status indicator of a device, in particular a safety device, comprising the steps
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20160125706 | INDICATOR MODULE FOR MODULAR COMPUTING UNITS - Embodiments include a system that includes a first modular computing unit comprising a first signal communication interface, and an indicator module coupled to the first modular computing unit. The indicator module comprises, on a first side wall of the indicator module, a second signal communication interface adapted to register with the first signal communication interface of the first modular computing unit, thereby communicatively coupling the indicator module with the first modular computing unit in order to propagate signals from the first modular computing unit for display on the indicator module. | 05-05-2016 |
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20160187118 | GUIDED INSTALLATION FOR AN OPENING SENSOR - Systems and techniques are provided for guided installation of an opening sensor. A strength of a magnetic field created by a magnet of an opening sensor at a location of a magnetometer sensor of the opening sensor may be determined. Feedback may be provided to an installer of the opening sensor based on the determined strength of the magnetic field. A function of the opening sensor may be configured based on the determined strength of the magnetic field. The function may be associated with reporting the status of an entry point to which the magnetometer sensor may be affixed. | 06-30-2016 |
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