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20080211430 | Remote control of electronic light ballast and other devices - An electronic ballast system controls one or more ballasts of HID or fluorescent lamps, which are controlled in an “on/off” manner by a ultra low power controller that is isolated for a primary power circuit or derives its very low switch power from the ballast itself. The on/off control provides a near lossless control system. This system may be applied to electronic ballast for operates at fractional power levels corresponding to different lighting intensities and with conventional occupancy sensors. The system may also be applied to other electronically compatible end-use devices and applications. | 09-04-2008 |
20090051302 | PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM, FOR A MOBILE HOME, IN PARTICULAR A TRAILER AND/OR MOTOR HOME AND/OR A BOAT - Implementations of the present invention relate to an electronic control system for a mobile home, in particular a trailer, a motor home, or a boat. The electronic control system can include at least one electrical load, a control unit which actuates the load or loads, and at least one operator control unit with one or more first operating elements, with the operator control unit being connected to the control unit in such a way that said control unit can be controlled by means of the operator control unit. A predefined overall actuation state of the control unit can be in each case associated with the first operator control element or elements. Furthermore, the control unit can be configured in such a way that it actuates all the electrical loads of the electronic control system in a respectively predefined manner in each predefined overall actuation state. | 02-26-2009 |
20090128062 | Electric power tool - An electric power tool, which comprises a motor that drives a tool, a power source unit that applies voltage to the motor, a main switching circuit that makes/breaks an electrical connection between the power source unit and the motor, an illuminator that illuminates a work spot, a switching device that electrically connects the illuminator to the power source unit, and an OR circuit that is electrically connected to terminals of the motor to the base terminal is provided. The OR circuit electrically connects one of the motor terminals at which a voltage is higher to the base terminal. | 05-21-2009 |
20090212723 | LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS - A light source apparatus includes: a lamp replacement door configured to open and close a lamp replacement window; an igniter replacement door configured to open and close an igniter replacement window which is opened at a position different from the position of the lamp replacement window; a door opening detection switch configured to detect the opening and closing of the lamp replacement door; a circuit breaker device configured, when the opening state of the lamp replacement door is detected by the door opening detection switch, to interrupt power supply to an electric circuit; and a door opening regulation mechanism configured to lock the closing state of the igniter replacement door, and configured to permit the opening of the igniter replacement door. | 08-27-2009 |
20090278480 | Aircraft simulating Lighting fixture - A light fixture is provided which is in the form of a simulated aircraft, preferably simulating as accurately as practical a particular known, existing, actual aircraft, such as a military jet, commercial jet, commercial propeller plane, military or civilian helicopter, glider, ultralight, hang glider, or drone. The simulated aircraft has at least one primary light source (e. g. a white LED) which performs a volume lighting function, and at least one secondary light source which performs an aesthetic, educational, and/or nightlight function (e. g. a red LED simulating a jet afterburner). The simulated aircraft may be mounted on a support shaft which extends to a base, which in turn mounts various electrical components, and may have associated indicia which simulates a cockpit control panel. The cockpit-simulating indicia may be backlit to provide an aesthetic function, for providing an educational function, and/or for providing a nightlight function, or a digital photo frame could be provided. The base may include one or more actual functioning instruments (e. g. a clock and compass). | 11-12-2009 |
20090284186 | FLASHLIGHT AND FLASHLIGHT ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - A flashlight with unique flashlight electrical connections, including a switch structure featuring a switch requiring a small amount of force, and a short stroke distance to actuate, attached to a member on which a circuit adding additional functions to the flashlight may be located. The member has conductive springs attached to either end that are used to complete the electrical circuit with the battery and the lamp, while their compressive force is absorbed by a housing protecting the switch structure. A conductive strip is used to improve the conductivity of the circuit in a metal flashlight which has been provided with an electrically resistive protective coating. | 11-19-2009 |
20090315487 | ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM USING LOW VOLTAGE CONTROL SIGNALS - An electrical power distribution system for efficiently installing electrical lights, devices, and power outlets to selectively energize or de-energize an electrical load in a building or structure. The electrical power distribution system comprises a control module installed in a building comprising the controlled output that is selectively energized by controlling a latching relay connected to an AC supply source and a load to be energized. Some embodiments further comprise an electronic switch in parallel with a relay. In addition, other embodiments include an electronic switch in parallel with a relay controlled by the same control signal to energize a load, where the electronic switch is energized before the contacts of the relay close and the electronic switch is de-energized after the contacts of the relay open. In an exemplary embodiment the load may be controlled and its ON/OFF status may be known at a distance of at least one mile with a pair of wires, AWG #24 or smaller diameter. | 12-24-2009 |
20100019699 | LAPTOP MIRROR - The present invention in several embodiments is a clip-on mirror accessory for laptop computers. The present invention in several embodiments is a rotatable mirror device that can be easily affixed to the screen of a laptop to easily view one's face and surroundings. This device can assist users in viewing the area behind their back while typing. This can be especially beneficial for users that may be working on confidential materials. The present invention can also assist users in checking their hair, makeup and teeth. | 01-28-2010 |
20100026215 | LUMINAIRE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A device comprising a solid state or mechanical switch coupled to a first connector and a second connector and at least one lighting device such as an LED light source wherein when power is applied to the first connector, the switch is operable to direct power to the lighting device and to a portion of the pins of the second connector. By constructing the connectors as similar, but with opposite genders, the connectors can be disposed on a circuit assembly to allow for daisy chaining a series of luminaire assemblies together. The connectors may be Ethernet connectors and the switch may be operable through control signals coupled to the Ethernet connector such that a smart power controller operating using power over Ethernet (POE) can operate to control the light sources. | 02-04-2010 |
20100039050 | METHODS FOR ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHT SOURCES - A method for adjusting brightness of a light source is provided. A light source with X brightness degrees is provided. The light source is turned on and off at least one time. When the number n of times of turning on the light source is less than or equal to the total number X of brightness degrees, the brightness degree of the light source is determined to be the n | 02-18-2010 |
20100052577 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR A BUILDING - An electrical system, which includes a light switch housing and an AC-to-DC converter carried by the light switch housing. The electrical system includes an input power line which provides an AC signal to an input of the converter and an output power line coupled to an output of the converter. An electrical device operates in response to receiving an output signal from the output power line, wherein the output signal is a DC signal. | 03-04-2010 |
20100123417 | ELECTRICAL SWITCH, AS FOR CONTROLLING A FLASHLIGHT - An electrical switch and a flashlight employing the switch may comprise a base having three electrical conductors thereon and an electrically conductive flexible dome adjacent the base. The flexible dome has plural longer legs extending from its dome and in electrical contact with a first conductor, has a shorter leg extending from its dome and overlying a second conductor, and has its dome overlying a third conductor. A spring may extend from the base of the switch. A pushbutton may be moved to apply sufficient force to cause the shorter leg to contact the second conductor and the dome to contact the third conductor. A spring may be between the pushbutton and the flexible dome to couple force to the flexible dome. | 05-20-2010 |
20100134051 | Systems and methods for remotely controlling an electrical load - Systems and methods for remotely controlling an electrical load are provided. A switch is associated with controlling one or more electricity-consuming devices. After electrically isolating the switch from the electricity-consuming device, an adapter is communicatively coupled to and used to detect the state of the switch. The adapter generates and wirelessly transmits a signal indicative of the detected state of the switch to a controller that controls operation of the device based on at least the state of the switch as detected by the sensor and indicated by the wirelessly transmitted signal. | 06-03-2010 |
20100156327 | Portable Electronic Device with Touch Illumination Function and Touch Illumination Method Thereof - A portable electronic device with a touch illumination function and a touch illumination method thereof are provided. The portable electronic device with the touch illumination function includes an input module, a touch sensor, and an illumination module. The touch sensor is disposed around the input module, senses a touch motion of the input module, and generates a touch signal according to the touch motion. The illumination module is disposed around the input module, coupled with the touch sensor, and controls the illumination module to generate a light source to illuminate the input module according to the touch signal. | 06-24-2010 |
20100164411 | LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting system including a powering rod and a first lighting unit is provided. The powering rod is used for providing power. The first lighting unit includes a housing, a light source, an inner ring body and an outer ring body. The light source is disposed inside the housing. The inner ring body, disposed in the housing, has a hollowed portion for receiving the powering rob and is electrically connected to the powering rod. The outer ring body, disposed on the inner ring body fixed to the housing. The outer ring body is capable of rotating with respect to the inner ring body for rotating the housing. When the outer ring body is rotated to a first position, the first lighting unit is in a first lighting state. When the outer ring body is rotated to a second position, the first lighting unit is in a second lighting state. | 07-01-2010 |
20100176750 | MULTI-MODE PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICE - A portable lighting device, such as a flashlight, with a mechanical power switch and multiple operating modes is provided. The mechanical power switch is disposed in series with the controller for the lighting device and acts as the user interface to the controller to change modes of operation. Because the mechanical power switch is in series with the controller, the portable lighting device does not consume battery power when the mechanical switch is open. A state machine coupled to the controller is polled by the controller each time it is powered up to determine the operational mode of the lighting device. | 07-15-2010 |
20100176751 | SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AS WELL AS LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE AND LIGHTING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A semiconductor light-emitting device of the present invention includes at least one conductor A, that is patterned electrode, | 07-15-2010 |
20100207548 | LINKING SEQUENCE FOR WIRELESS LIGHTING CONTROL - A method of linking one of a plurality of wireless switches to a transceiver and control for controlling an electric load comprises the steps of moving the transceiver and control into a linking mode, and actuating the at least one of the plurality of switches through an actuation mode that is distinct from a typical actuation of the switch to request a control operation, such as linking, by the at least one of the transceivers and controls. In addition, a control and a lighting system are claimed. | 08-19-2010 |
20100219775 | Portable Lighting devices - A portable lighting device having a plurality of modes of operation and method of operating the portable lighting device are disclosed. One method of operating the portable lighting device is by rotating the portable lighting device along a principal axis of projection of the light source to enter into a new mode of operation. Normal, dim, motion sensitive, variable brightness, blink, right and left hand, lock out, SOS, night light, strobe, compass and signal modes are disclosed, and the modes may be adjusted. A rechargeable battery pack is disclosed that includes a housing, a rechargeable battery, and an accelerometer. A battery cassette is disclosed that provides a negative electrode at each end of the battery cassette, and a central connector that provides a positive electrode at both ends of the battery cassette. | 09-02-2010 |
20100244750 | HAND LANTERN - A hand lantern includes a base, a circuit unit received in the base, a touch switch unit received in the base and electrically connected to the circuit unit, a rechargeable unit received in the base and electrically connected to the circuit unit for providing electricity, a illuminating unit received in the base and electrically connected to the circuit unit, a lantern connected to the base and electrically connected to the touch switch, and a handle connected to the lantern to be adapted to be held by hand. When user touches the lantern, the touch switch unit sends a trigger signal to the circuit unit. When the circuit unit receives the trigger signal, the circuit unit sends a switch signal to the illuminating unit to switch on/off the illuminating unit. | 09-30-2010 |
20100253247 | ELECTRONIC CANDLE - An electronic candle includes a main body, a lamp unit fixed on the main body; and a detecting system received in the main body. The main body includes a top plate. The top plate defines a plurality of air ducts communicating with the inside of the main body. The detecting system includes a temperature detector configured for detecting an air temperature traveling through the air ducts from the lamp unit of the inside of the main body and outputting the temperature as an analog electrical signal, an analog-to-digital convertor configured for converting analog electrical signal into a digital signal, a storage unit configured for buffering the digital signal and storing a predetermined temperature value, a switching unit continuing or discontinuing the power to the lamp unit; and a processor for comparing the digital signal with the predetermined temperature and instructing the switching unit to turn off the lamp unit. | 10-07-2010 |
20100259201 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - The size of a light emitting device is reduced. The light emitting device for flash photography includes: a luminescent xenon tube; IGBT for the discharge switch of the xenon tube; a capacitor for discharging the xenon tube; and MOSFET for the charge switch of the capacitor. A semiconductor device used in this light emitting device is obtained by sealing the following in a package: a semiconductor chip in which the IGBT is formed; a semiconductor chip in which the MOSFET is formed; a semiconductor chip in which a drive circuit of the IGBT and a control circuit of the MOSFET are formed; and multiple leads coupled thereto. | 10-14-2010 |
20100264854 | Configurable Interior and/or Exterior Portable Article Illumination System - One embodiment relates to a portable article illumination system with an enclosure disposed between openings in the interior and external surfaces of a portable article. A removable illumination device may be disposed within the enclosure such as a selectably engageable portable lighting device. The interior and exterior openings may each be substantially covered by transparent and opaque members respectively. The transparent members cover the interior and exterior openings and are disposed proximal to the enclosure with respect to the opaque members. The transparent members may further provide optical pathways between the enclosure and the interior and/or exterior region. The opaque members substantially cover the transparent members thereby optically obstructing the optical pathways which extend from the enclosure through the corresponding transparent member to the interior or exterior region. The opaque members are selectively passable to selectively unobstruct the respective optical pathways between the enclosure and the interior or exterior region. | 10-21-2010 |
20100295484 | Lock Light - A battery powered high-intensity illumination device enclosed in a waterproof housing is adapted for removable attachment to a surface adjacent to a lock. Upon removing the device from the surface, one may easily transport it in the palm of one's hand or in a pocket, because of its compact, ergonomic size and shape. Activation of the device may be automatic, triggered by motion detection or a touch-sensitive switch. An internal shutoff timing circuit ensures hands free operation and energy efficiency. Angular adjustment allows the housing to be rotated so as to fixably alter the angle of the light beam with respect to the illumination target. A reflector allows the light source to be shielded from view and for light output to be focused on an area of interest. The size, shape, and appearance of the lock light are appealing and unique features of the device. | 11-25-2010 |
20100301780 | BUTTON BASED COLOR NAVIGATION METHOD AND DEVICE IN A LIGHTING OR VISUALIZATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to button based color navigation in a lighting or visualization system, particularly for allowing fast and slow navigation through the colors in a lighting or visualization system only by usage of buttons. For the navigation, a device ( | 12-02-2010 |
20100301781 | MODULAR WIRELESS LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM USING A COMMON BALLAST CONTROL INTERFACE - Disclosed is a modular lighting system that incorporates wireless technology and a standard interface. The lighting system may be installed in new buildings or retrofitted into existing buildings in such a way that provides many lighting configurations and programmability options while minimizing the amount of new wiring. The system includes a transceiver that controls one or more lamps using a dimming ballast or a relay and a low cost ballast. The dimming ballast, and the relay (if used) provide low voltage power to the transceiver over a cable having a standard interface, such as an RJ11 telephone jack. The transceiver provides on/off switching control and dimmer control, through the same cable, to the relay or dimming ballast. The transceiver can be located in the same room as the lamps it controls, or remotely located. A central computer or controller can control multiple transceivers over a wireless link. | 12-02-2010 |
20100308753 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a main body, an illuminator received within the main body, a transparent rear cover attaches to the main body, a color tape, a key and a reflective film. The main body and the rear cover cooperatively define a compartment for receiving a battery therein. The color tape attaches to the inner surface of the rear cover. The illuminator is configured for illuminating the color tape on the inner surface of the rear cover. The key is arranged on the main body and connected to the illuminator for switching on/off the illuminator. The reflective film is adhered to the rear cover. The rear cover includes a covered portion with the reflective film attached thereon and an exposed portion free of the reflective film attached thereon. | 12-09-2010 |
20100327782 | High-Brightness LED Lamp With Battery Conservation - A high-brightness LED lamp with battery conservation and solar charging features. The portable, self-contained lamp utilizes one or more high-brightness LEDs to provide area or decorative illumination. A solar cell charging device maintains the rechargeable batteries during the daytime with available ambient light. An electronic control circuit conserves battery power by limiting the period of time that the LEDs are energized during nighttime hours when ambient lighting conditions cannot support the recharging function. A photodetector device allows the control circuit to make this determination. | 12-30-2010 |
20110012541 | WIRELESS SWITCHING APPLICATIONS - A wireless lighting system includes an enclosure containing a lighting load. The enclosure has a panel that is movable to access an inside of the enclosure, and the panel has a closed position and at least one open position. The system also includes a self-energizing switch that is actuated to transmit a wireless signal by a movement of the panel to or from the closed position. A receiver is operable to selectively couple the lighting load to a power supply in response to the signal from the self-energizing switch. | 01-20-2011 |
20110062896 | DIGITAL WIRING DEVICE - A digital wiring device including a user interface panel, a digital display, and a paddle including a transparent portion to reveal the digital display and an opaque portion to cover the user interface panel. The paddle rotates from a first closed position to a second open position. A digital “schedule-at-a-glance” may be provided so that a user can quickly assess a schedule of events. The digital wiring device may include a back light to illuminate the digital display. The paddle may be operatively associated with the back light. A battery may provide an electrical current to power the digital wiring device in a battery backup mode, and the back light may be disabled based on the mode. The user interface panel may be used to schedule events or otherwise configure the digital wiring device. | 03-17-2011 |
20110062897 | Lighting structure - The lighting structure of the present invention can be installed in a cupboard, a wardrobe, a filing cabinet or another structural object requiring an auxiliary light source. The lighting structure comprises: a body provided with a lamp and an electrical circuit; and a base adapted to be installed on the structural object and joined with the body. The electrical circuit comprises a vibration sensing element, a control element and an electric power supplying portion. The electric power supplying portion is configured to supply electric power necessary for operation of the electrical circuit. When the lighting structure is vibrated, the vibration sensing element outputs an electrical signal to the control element so that the control element chooses to turn on or off the lamp correspondingly. | 03-17-2011 |
20110084631 | FLASHLIGHT WITH A PUSHBUTTON SWITCH - A flashlight is described comprising a flashlight body comprising a tube with a first end and a second end, the tube configured to hold at least one battery; a bulb holder for holding an illumination source at the first end of the tube; and a circuit interruption and completion device forming a complete circuit between the illumination source and the battery, when the device is in a closed mode, the device comprising a pushbutton switch which is manually actuated between at least a first closed mode and a second mode. The switch controls multiple functions of the flashlight. The switch requires at least one of a force of less than about 1000 gf and a stroke of less than 4 mm to be operably actuated. | 04-14-2011 |
20110089870 | Tri-dimming push handle switch lampholder - A tri-dimming push handle switch lamp holder is disclosed, which enables a user to press the push handle for a selection among three dimming levels: full brightness, middle luminance and complete darkness, where the lamp holder is made up of a body, a first conducting member, a first contact plate, a conducting plate, a second conducting member, a second contact plate, a rectifying diode, a flap, a push handle, an insulating plate and a threaded tube shell, which are integrated together to form an advanced lamp holder that features not only the basic switching function but an extra tri-level dimming function, substantially boosting its usage for all kinds of occasions. Moreover, an extra arrangement of the conducting plate and the rectifying diode enables the structural combination and the function of this invention to present great creativeness. | 04-21-2011 |
20110095708 | ELECTRICAL SWITCH AND FLASHLIGHT - An electrical switch and a flashlight employing the switch may comprise a base having electrical conductors thereon and an electrically conductive flexible dome. The flexible dome has plural longer legs extending from its dome and in electrical contact with a first conductor, has a shorter leg extending from its dome and overlying a second conductor, and has its dome overlying a third conductor. A pushbutton may be moved to apply actuation force to cause the shorter leg to contact the second conductor and the dome to contact the third conductor. | 04-28-2011 |
20110133675 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE - An illumination device suitable for attachment to factory remote controls, wherein the illumination device further comprises a locator accessory. | 06-09-2011 |
20110140639 | Clip with light - A clip with a light comprises a body including a first and a second clip members to be flexibly pressed, and an illuminating device disposed between the first and second clip members and having a receiving cylinder, a light received in the receiving cylinder and provided with a first and a second connecting legs, a cell set received in the receiving cylinder to supply power to the light, a power circuit mounted in the receiving cylinder and provided with an electrode of a rear end of the cell set electrically connected to the first connecting leg of the light and the second connecting leg electrically coupled to an electrode of a front end of the cell set, an actuating member series connected onto the power circuit and having pressing blocks extending out of the receiving cylinder to press and release the first and second clip members, controlling the actuating member. | 06-16-2011 |
20110140640 | FOLDABLE TABLE LAMP - A lamp includes a head, a support arm and a base. The head includes a light emitting member. The support arm is rotatably connecting to the head. The support arm includes a first pushing member and a second pushing member. The base includes a moveable contact and a stationary contact. The moveable includes a spring tab. When the support arm is rotated to a first position, the first pushing member abuts against the spring tab to be deformed, and the spring tab connects to the stationary contact. The light emitting member is in a power on state. When the support arm is rotated to a second position, the second pushing member abuts against the spring tab to be deformed, and the spring tab disengages from the stationary contact. The light emitting member is in a power off state. | 06-16-2011 |
20110163698 | Lighting Device Having Switch Controlled Modes - A lighting device in the form of a handheld flashlight is provided that includes a plurality of light sources, a housing, a three position switch, and a second switch. The plurality of light sources may include a visible light source and a non-visible light source. The three position switch selects one of a plurality of modes, for example, a visible light enabled mode, an infra red mode, and a lockout mode. The second switch is operative to control one of the plurality of light sources based on the selected operating mode. | 07-07-2011 |
20110181207 | LUMINAIRE - A luminaire provided with a housing with light-emitting elements which are located near a light emission side of the housing and which are activated in that a user touches one or more sensors accommodated in a wall of the housing, wherein the sensors are arranged multidimensionally, and wherein the number of activated light-emitting elements is proportional to the size of the wall surface including sensors that is touched by the user. | 07-28-2011 |
20110193498 | THERMAL INSULATION DETECTOR - A thermal insulation detector for a recessed luminaire fixture comprises a luminaire frame, a junction box connected to the frame, a mechanical switch connected to one of said frame and the junction box, the mechanical switch in electrical communication with an electrical circuit, the electrical circuit including a lamp socket, at least a portion of the circuit passing through the junction box the electrical circuit receiving multiple input voltages, an actuation device extending from the mechanical switch, the actuation device being movable responsive to thermal insulation disposed about the luminaire fixture, the actuation device having a first position and a second position deflectable from the first position, the actuation device being deflectable by the insulation to the second position and actuating a switch which opens the electrical circuit inhibiting operation of the luminaire fixture. | 08-11-2011 |
20110193499 | Flexible Electrical Connection Of An LED-Based Illumination Device To A Light Fixture - An electrical interface module (EIM) is provided between an LED illumination device and a light fixture. The EIM includes an arrangement of contacts that are adapted to be coupled to an LED illumination device and a second arrangement of contacts that are adapted to be coupled to the light fixture and may include a power converter. Additionally, an LED selection module may be included to selectively turn on or off LEDs. A communication port may be included to transmit information associated with the LED illumination device, such as identification, indication of lifetime, flux, etc. The lifetime of the LED illumination device may be measured and communicated, e.g., by an RF signal, IR signal, wired signal or by controlling the light output of the LED illumination device. An optic that is replaceably mounted to the LED illumination device may include, e.g., a flux sensor that is connected to the electrical interface. | 08-11-2011 |
20110199026 | METHOD OF CHARGING AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - A system for charging an energy storage device includes an energy harvester operable to harvest energy from environmental conditions, and to charge an energy storage device at a first rate using the harvested energy. A charging input port detachably receives a secondary energy source. The secondary energy source is operable to charge the energy storage device at a second rate that is faster than the first rate. A sensing module is operable to sense a condition and to transmit a wireless signal indicating an occurrence of the condition. | 08-18-2011 |
20110215740 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES INCORPORATING MAGNETIC SWITCHES - Portable lighting systems and devices including a first power source that is magnetically attractable and that has a first terminal with a first electrical polarity and a second terminal with a second electrical polarity, a second power source having a third terminal with the first electrical polarity and a fourth terminal with the second electrical polarity, a light source electrically connected to the first terminal and to the fourth terminal, and a biasing mechanism biasing the first power source toward an activated position where the second terminal is in contact with the fourth terminal to define an electrical circuit, wherein in the presence of a magnetic field the first power source moves into a deactivated position where the second terminal is spaced from the fourth terminal to open the electrical circuit. | 09-08-2011 |
20110221362 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board received in the housing, and an indicator module. The indication module includes an illumination member electrically connected to the circuit board, and an optical fiber segment coupled to the illumination member for transmitting light generated by the illumination member. The optical fiber segment includes a light input end facing the illumination member to receive light, and a light output end connected to the housing to output light. | 09-15-2011 |
20110227508 | ORNAMENT WITH DISPLAY HIDDEN WHEN INACTIVE - An ornament of the present invention includes a display that is hidden behind a panel. An ornament body includes at least one panel which includes a two-way mirror and a display in the interior of the body. The ornament includes a light disposed in the ornament body which, when active, reveals the display which is otherwise hidden behind the two-way mirror. The light may be activated by a sensor that recognizes physical motion, and may also include a speaker to play music and a moving display element driven by a motor. | 09-22-2011 |
20110227509 | HANDS-FREE LIGHT CONTROLLER FOR HEADGEAR MOUNTED ILLUMINATION DEVICE - A control device is provided, for controlling the supply of power from a remote power source to a headgear mounted illumination device to selectively turn the corresponding illumination source on and off. The control device includes an attachment feature that facilitates donning the control device on the body of a user. To operate the control device, the wearer causes hands-free, tactile contact with a switch contact surface of the control device, e.g., by bumping, pressing or otherwise engaging the switch contact surface against a limb or external structure. | 09-22-2011 |
20110260655 | STRUCTURES OF LUMINOUS UMBRELLA - The present invention relates to an improvement in the structure of luminous umbrella, using integrated illumination components. The components are ideal for luminous umbrella particularly designed to be used in the evening when visibility is poor, and can be used for other decoration purposes. The integrated illumination components of the present invention are constructed by combining illumination emitter of LED with bases of parts of umbrella, such as linkage members on slip ring, rib members on fixed collar and umbrella handle. When the illumination emitter of LED is mounted on the surface of these parts, the overall umbrella structure can be made smaller and lighter, and the flexibility of light source design can also be maximized. In particular, when base parts with high heat dissipation capability are used as the heat dissipating fins, the full performance of high-brightness illumination emitter of LED can be achieved. The integrated illumination components offer another advantage. With the flexibility of design in the number of illumination emitter of LED and the angle of light projection, the components allow light to be fully projected onto the semi-transparent canopy, which turns luminous umbrella into a lantern with both illumination and warning functions when used at night. Umbrella users thus become obvious objects when walking at night. If color illumination emitter of LED is used, dazzling colored lighting design can be created to the satisfaction of both designers and users, achieving the decorative and aesthetic effect. | 10-27-2011 |
20110266980 | Lighted Port - A method is provided for illuminating a port on an electronic device. The method comprises an actuator on the electronic device receiving an input, and the actuator causing a light source on the electronic device to illuminate the port. | 11-03-2011 |
20110279064 | ILLUMINATED ATTACHMENT FOR ROUTING CABLES - An apparatus for routing data and power cables under raised floors and through other structures is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes an illuminated attachment comprising a connection mechanism to removably connect the illuminated attachment to an end of a cable. The illuminated attachment adds weight to the end of the cable to aid in tossing the end from one location to another. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein. | 11-17-2011 |
20110304282 | Power Supply Device for Electronic Cigarette - A power supply device of an electronic cigarette is disclosed, the device comprising a battery and a control board installed inside a battery sleeve; the power supply device further comprises electrode connectors provided at one end of the battery for connecting an atomizer as a load into the circuit loop of the electronic cigarette, wherein the electrode connectors comprises a negative pole connector coupled to one end of the battery sleeve; a positive pole connector sit inside the negative pole connector; an insulation ring being provided between the negative pole connector and the positive pole connector to achieve electric isolation; the controlling board being provided at the other end of the battery inside the battery sleeve; the controlling board is integrated thereon a controller, a LED light and an airflow switch; the controller connecting the load connected between the positive pole connector and the negative pole connector into the power supply loop of the battery and controlling on/off of the LED light. | 12-15-2011 |
20110316453 | LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present disclosure generally pertains to lighting control systems and methods. In one exemplary embodiment, a building having at least one light source controlled by a manually-actuated switch is retrofitted with a networked control system. In this regard, the manually-actuated switch is decoupled from a power line that provides power to the light source, and the power line is coupled to a node of a wireless network to provide in-line control of the light source. Another node of the network is coupled to the manually-actuated switch so that the node can receive inputs from such switch. Such node uses the wireless network to transmit data indicative of the inputs from the manually-actuated switch. Logic then uses such data to control the activation state of the light source via the in-line relay coupled to the power line. | 12-29-2011 |
20120043914 | Apparatuses and methods for using a capacitive touch controller with a conductive surface - An apparatus includes a surface; the surface has a conductive layer within a thickness of the surface. A trench is formed in the conductive layer to define a touch area, the touch area is isolated from the rest of the conductive layer. A conductive pickup is mounted on a back side of the surface over the touch area and the conductive pickup is electrically connected to a capacitive touch controller, such that when a user touches the touch area on a front side of the conductive the touch controller responds to the user's touch. | 02-23-2012 |
20120043915 | OPERATING LIGHT WITH IMPROVED OPERATING FUNCTIONALITY - An operating light ( | 02-23-2012 |
20120068630 | LIGHT SOURCE, WAVELENGHT CONVERSION METHOD, WAVELENGHT CONVERSION DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR LIGHT SOURCE - A light source device includes a light emitting element and a wavelength conversion device. The wavelength conversion device includes a stationary member, a moveable carrier made of a transparent material carrying one or more wavelength conversion materials and moveable relative to the stationary member, and a stationary first filter. The first filter is fixed on the stationary member and disposed adjacent the moveable carrier. The excitation light from the light emitting element passes through the first filter and illuminates the wavelength conversion materials on the moveable carrier. The wavelength conversion materials convert the excitation light into converted light as the output of the light source device. The size of the first filter is smaller than the size of the moveable carrier and smaller than a carrying area of the moveable carrier that carries the wavelength conversion material. A wavelength conversion method using the wavelength conversion device is also described. | 03-22-2012 |
20120081040 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DRIVING CIRCUIT - A light emitting diode driving circuit comprising a power supply circuit, a rectifier circuit, a light emitting diode load and a controlling circuit. The rectifier circuit is connected between the power supply circuit and one port of the light emitting diode load. The other port of the light emitting diode load is connected to ground through a transistor. of the controlling circuit. The power supply circuit, the rectifier circuit, the light emitting diode load are connected to the ground when the transistor is turned on and disconnected from the ground when the transistor is turned off. The controlling circuit further comprises a pulse generating unit which controls the turn on/off of the transistor. | 04-05-2012 |
20120091924 | Fluorescent lamp starter unit having a hot socket insert capability - A fluorescent lamp starter unit determines whether the lighting fixture into which it has been plugged is in a first state (for example, the lamp is off) or is in a second state (for example, the lamp is on). If the fixture is in the first state then the starter unit uses a first method to detect ballast type, whereas if the fixture is in the second state then the starter unit uses a second method to detect ballast type. In one example, the first method involves turning on the power switch of the starter unit at a time after a zero-crossing and then using the periodicity of a transient switch current signal to determine ballast type, whereas the second method involves turning on the power switch at the time of the zero-crossing and then using peak amplitude information of the transient switch current to determine ballast type. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091925 | PLANAR LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, TERMINAL DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR DRIVING PLANAR LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE - A display device is provided including an optical waveguide, and a light source, and also a louver, a transparent/scattering state switching element, and a transmissive liquid crystal display panel, provided in order on the side of a light-emitting surface of the optical waveguide. The transparent/scattering state switching element switches between a state for scattering the incident light and a state for transmitting the light without scattering. The light source drive circuit causes the transparent/scattering state switching element to transfer from the transparent state to the scattering state, and when the viewing angle range of the display is switched from narrow to wide, the intensity of the light source is gradually increased in conjunction with the transition state of the transparent/scattering state switching element. | 04-19-2012 |
20120098466 | SHAKABLE LIGHTING ELEMENT - A shakable lighting element includes a main unit, an inner seat, a conductive rod, a spring, a swing block, an LED and an outer shade. The inner seat is latched into the main unit and is installed with the spring and the LED. The spring is connected with the swing block, an end of the conductive rod penetrates the inner seat to be in contact with a battery and the other end is transfixed in the spring. When the main unit shakes, the swing block drives the spring to swing and when the spring touches the conductive rod, the LED illuminates. | 04-26-2012 |
20120098467 | ILLUMINATED LATCH - An illuminated latch apparatus is provided. The illuminated latch apparatus can include a latch member | 04-26-2012 |
20120119681 | LIGHT DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - The present invention provides switches and sensors that automatically turn on and/or off an associated device. In particular, the present invention provides lighting devices containing switches and sensors associated with the device that power/depower the device and systems and objects containing the device. | 05-17-2012 |
20120119682 | LUMINAIRE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A device comprising a solid state or mechanical switch coupled to a first connector and a second connector and at least one lighting device such as an LED light source wherein when power is applied to the first connector, the switch is operable to direct power to the lighting device and to a portion of the pins of the second connector. By constructing the connectors as similar, but with opposite genders, the connectors can be disposed on a circuit assembly to allow for daisy chaining a series of luminaire assemblies together. The connectors may be Ethernet connectors and the switch may be operable through control signals coupled to the Ethernet connector such that a smart power controller operating using power over Ethernet (POE) can operate to control the light sources. | 05-17-2012 |
20120126724 | SOUND CONTROL CANDLE LIGHT - A sound control candle light includes a candle light having a lampshade shaped like the flame of a candle and a light-emitting device surrounded by the lampshade, a sound generator having an enclosed sound pipe with a mouthpiece and a reed mounted inside the enclosed sound pipe adjacent to the mouthpiece and vibratable to produce a sound at a predetermined frequency when a person blows in the mouthpiece, a sound sensor mounted inside the enclosed sound pipe for sensing the sound produced by the reed and providing a corresponding sensing signal, and a control circuit adapted for receiving the sensing signal provided by the sound sensor to drive on/off the light-emitting device. Thus, a specific sound frequency different from surrounding noises can be produced, enabling the sound control candle light to be alternatively turned on and off when it is blown by the user, assuring high control reliability. | 05-24-2012 |
20120126725 | Fixing Device of Light-Emitting Body and Lighting Device - A fixing device of a light-emitting body, whose mounting height is suppressed, is provided. Further, a lighting device whose mounting height is suppressed is provided. Further, a lighting device whose mounting height is suppressed and in which fixtures supporting a light-emitting body are hidden from view is provided. Furthermore, a lighting device whose mounting height is suppressed and in which light-emitting bodies can be arranged with no space therebetween and supported is provided. A structure is employed in which a planar light-emitting body whose thickness is suppressed is formed using an organic electroluminescent element, a terminal is provided in each of end portions facing each other in the planar light-emitting body, the terminals are made in contact with contacts provided in fixtures, and the end portions of the light-emitting body are held between the fixtures. | 05-24-2012 |
20120139453 | LAMP CAPABLE OF TURNING OFF ON ITS OWN - A lamp includes a ring, a first housing and a second housing connected to two opposite ends of the ring and a light emitting pipe. The ring defines a through hole through which the light emitting pipe extends. The first housing and the second housing each include a lampshade connected to the ring, a cover connected to the lampshade and a pressure detecting element fixed on the cover. A quantity of powder is received in the first housing and the second housing. The powder can flow between the first housing and the second housing through the through hole. The pressure detecting elements can detect the weight of the powder accumulated thereon to turn the light emitting pipe on or off. | 06-07-2012 |
20120146552 | Portable lighting device with reconfigurable user interface - A portable lighting device that provides different user interfaces that may be selected by the user. Each user interface may provide one or more operational modes, such as on mode, power save mode, strobe mode or momentary mode. After a user interface is selected, the user may select on of the operational modes. The portable lighting device may be a flashlight. | 06-14-2012 |
20120161670 | Flashlight with momentary function and multiple lighting modes - A flashlight with momentary function and multiple lighting modes wherein a mechanical switch is activated by a pushbutton so that each depression of the pushbutton causes the switch to cycle through a first state, a second state and a third state sequentially. When the switch is in the first state or the second state, it is electrically connected to the respective port of the integrated circuit and the integrated circuit drives the light source to operate in the respective lighting mode; when the switch is in the third state, it is electrically disconnected from the integrated circuit and the integrated circuit drives the light source to operate in a third lighting mode. When the integrated circuit detects that the switch is disconnected from the integrated circuit after a state which corresponds to the OFF mode and is therefore transitioning to a subsequent state, it drives the light source to operate in the lighting mode of the subsequent state. | 06-28-2012 |
20120194102 | USER INTERFACE FOR AN OUTDOOR LIGHT SWITCH - A user interface for an indoor light switch coupled to control an outdoor light having a sensor for controlling an on/off state of the outdoor light is disclosed. The user interface comprises a mode actuator moveable between an off position and a sensor position; and a control actuator enabling an adjustment of a setting of the sensor from the user interface, wherein the setting of the control actuator will affect the on/off state of the outdoor light when the mode actuator is in the sensor position. | 08-02-2012 |
20120200236 | Table lamp having ash-alerting and ash-extinguishing functions - A table lamp having ash-alerting and ash-extinguishing functions includes a base, an arm pivotally connected with the base, a lighting lamp connected with the arm, a heat sensor, a warning light, and a control circuit. The base is, on top surface thereof, recessed with an accommodating chamber. The lighting lamp can, along with pivoting of the arm, cover the accommodating chamber. The control circuit is electrically connected with the heat sensor and the warning light, and is able to activate, selectively, the warning light based on a temperature detected by the heat sensor. Therefore, without a user have to pay much attention on whether cigarette butts or ash has been extinguished or not so as to assure avoiding a fire accident. | 08-09-2012 |
20120206068 | HOLE FORMATION METHOD, MULTILAYER WIRING, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, DISPLAY ELEMENT, IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE, AND SYSTEM CONTAINING VIA HOLE FORMED BY THE HOLE FORMATION METHOD - A hole formation method including applying a pillar-forming liquid to a base material, to thereby form a pillar; applying an insulating film-forming material to the base material on which the pillar has been formed, to thereby form an insulating film; removing the pillar to form an opening in the insulating film; and heat treating the insulating film in which the opening has been formed. | 08-16-2012 |
20120229052 | AUTOMATIC LIGHTING SYSTEM - The automatic lighting system contains a lighting device, a control module controlling the lighting device, and a light switch through which the control module is connected to an in-house wiring in a series connection. The control module contains a power unit connecting the in-house wiring, a switch detection unit connecting the in-house wiring and the power unit, a control unit connecting the power unit and the switch detection unit, an activation unit connecting the power unit and the control unit, and a control switch connecting the in-house wiring and the control unit. The automatic lighting system provides an ordinary lighting mode functioning like an ordinary lamp and an automatic lighting mode which is triggered by ambient brightness, object movement, and preset schedule. A conventional automatic lighting could be directly replaced by a light device of the present invention without altering any existing wiring and switch configuration. | 09-13-2012 |
20120249018 | Multi-Mode Portable Lighting Device - A portable lighting device, such as a flashlight, with a mechanical power switch and multiple operating modes is provided. The mechanical power switch is disposed in series with the controller for the lighting device and acts as the user interface to the controller to change modes of operation. Because the mechanical power switch is in series with the controller, the portable lighting device does not consume battery power when the mechanical switch is open. A state machine coupled to the controller is polled by the controller each time it is powered up to determine the operational mode of the lighting device. | 10-04-2012 |
20120306410 | SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT AND FLASH-LIGHT DEVICE - There is provided a light-emitting element which includes a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer having an electrical conductivity that is different from that of the first semiconductor layer and an active layer disposed between the first and second layers, and a first and second electrodes respectively disposed on surfaces of the first and second semiconductor layers. The first electrode comprises a plurality of electrode pieces separated from each other; and each of the electrode pieces comprises a power feed pad, and an extended portion connected to the pad and that extends in a direction away from the pad, and a terminal end portion of the extended portion of an electrode piece is opposed to a terminal end portion of the extended portion of the other electrode piece across a gap. | 12-06-2012 |
20120313553 | CEILING FAN WITH ILLUMINATION MECHANISM - A ceiling fan with an illumination mechanism includes a motor, a motor rotary disc, blades, a wire collection case, an annular LED lid and a lampshade. The motor includes a switch control circuit board to control LEDs provided on the annular LED lid. The annular LED lid is connected to the wire collection case. The wire collection case has a wire collection hole at a top thereof. The wires extend out from the switch control circuit board are confined in the LED lid. The wire collection case further has a pair of first pin holes at a bottom thereof. The LEDs are disposed around a lower portion of the LED lid to illuminate downward. The LED lid has two threaded hole at two sides of a bottom thereof. The lampshade has two corresponding holes for connection of screws. The LED lid has at least one pair of second pin holes at the lower portion thereof. The second pin holes correspond in position to the first pin holes of the wire connection case for connection of a pin. Thereby, through the switch control circuit board, the motor and the LEDs are respectively and selectively controlled by a power switch and the brightness of the LEDs is selectively controlled. | 12-13-2012 |
20120326635 | Method of Using Light Striping for Fire Rescue Navigation - The present invention provides a method of using a laser lighting apparatus for fire rescue navigation in a smoke-filled structure. The laser lighting apparatus is portably carried at a user's body and directly operated by the user to perform the steps of turning the laser lighting apparatus on to output one or more coherent light planes; projecting the one or more coherent light planes on objects in the smoke-filled structure to produce one or more light stripes on surfaces of the objects; and identifying the objects in the smoke-filled structure from the one or more light stripes. | 12-27-2012 |
20130002170 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE - An illumination device includes a light tube holder including two connectors for receiving either a light-emitting diode (LED) tube or a fluorescent tube. One of the connectors includes a rotary member rotatably received in a through hole defined in a retainer, and four conductive elastic pieces positioned in the retainer around the through hole. Two of the conductive pieces are electrically connected to an LED tube drive circuit board and the other two are connected to a fluorescent tube drive circuit board. The rotary member can be rotated to first and second positions, wherein at the first position, the LED tube can be activated, and at the second position the fluorescent tube can be activated. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002171 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE - An illumination device includes a tube holder including two connectors for receiving either a light-emitting diode (LED) tube and or a fluorescent tube. One of the connectors includes a rotary member rotatably received in a through hole defined in a retainer, and three conductive elastic pieces positioned in the retainer around the through hole. One elastic piece is electrically connected to an LED tube drive circuit board and a fluorescent tube drive circuit board, and the other two conductive pieces are electrically connected to the LED and the fluorescent tube drive circuit boards, respectively. The rotary member can be rotated to first and second positions, wherein at the first position, the LED tube can be activated, and at the second position the fluorescent tube can be activated. | 01-03-2013 |
20130026954 | AUTOMATIC WORK LIGHT ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION - An automatic work light control is provided for a work vehicle. The work light may be automatically turned off when a work tool is at or beyond a predetermined height or angle and automatically turned off when the work tool is within the predetermined height or angle. | 01-31-2013 |
20130038247 | Laser Light Source Module - A laser light source module that does not emit laser light when taken out of a device or that does not emit laser light when the device is modified by removing a portion of the device is installed and used in a case and is provided with: a laser unit that includes a memory unit that stores a password and that operates when an input password that is entered matches a password stored in the memory unit; a password-setting mechanism that generates different data according to the state of the case; and a password-generating circuit that generates an input password that matches the password stored in the memory unit by means of data generated by means of the password-setting mechanism when the casie is in a normal state. | 02-14-2013 |
20130076270 | LIGHTING CONTROL - The present invention provides a lighting fixture including a light source, a light source controller, and an external controller plug. The light source controller controls power to the light source. The external controller plug allows an external controller to selectively engage a power source to the light source controller. | 03-28-2013 |
20130088175 | TOUCH SWITCH AND VEHICLE INTERIOR LIGHTING DEVICE HAVING THE TOUCH SWITCH - A touch switch including: at least two of operation faces provided side by side; a detection electrode provided in each of the operation faces and including a wiring pattern of an electric conductor formed on or immediately below the operation face; and a controller connected to each of the detection electrodes to perform a switching operation by detecting variations of capacitance sensed by each of the detection electrodes, the variation of capacitance being generated when a human body part is in proximity to or in contact with each of the operation faces. At least one of the detection electrodes includes a wiring pattern more sparsely formed in a vicinity area of a boundary with another operation face adjacent thereto compared to a wiring pattern of the detection electrode provided in the adjacent operation face. Therefore, detection errors or accidental operations between adjacent switches can be prevented from happening. | 04-11-2013 |
20130113397 | LAMP AND PROXIMITY SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A lamp and proximity assembly is provided that includes a lens having a transparent window and a light source disposed to illuminate light through the transparent window of the lens. The lamp and proximity assembly further includes a proximity switch having one or more proximity sensors disposed near a perimeter of the transparent window of the lens and generating an activation field proximate to the transparent field of the lens to sense activation of the proximity switch to control activation of the light source. | 05-09-2013 |
20130241443 | LUMINAIRES, ESPECIALLY LUMINAIRES TO BE OPERATED IN LAMP HOLDERS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMPS - The invention relates to luminaires, especially luminaires to be operated in lamp holders for fluorescent lamps. In order to prevent individuals from experiencing electric shocks when inserting a luminaire, for example in the lamp holder of a fluorescent lamp, and in order to be able to operate the luminaire without complications once it is inserted in the lamp holder, the luminaire comprises a contact section to be inserted into a socket base, comprising two contact pins (B | 09-19-2013 |
20130257315 | Light Switch and Control Device Having a Touch Screen Interface - The touch screen lighting control device provides a multitude of graphical user interface (GUI) displays at a touch screen and is capable of detecting location specific selections based on the GUI to determine control actions for lighting devices, fans and other electrical fixtures. The device includes a mounting strap configured to couple the device to an in-wall junction box, a touch screen, and a thin film transistor communicably coupled to the touch screen for displaying the different displays and receiving selections at the touch screen. A glass panel can also be positioned between the touch screen and the thin film transistor. The GUI presents an interactive template to a user, and the touch screen and thin film transistor determines an interaction from the user based on the user interacting with the interactive template displayed on the GUI a the touch screen. | 10-03-2013 |
20130314004 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF AN LED-BASED ILLUMINATION DEVICE TO A LIGHT FIXTURE - An electrical interface module (EIM) is provided between an LED illumination device and a light fixture. The EIM includes an arrangement of contacts that are adapted to be coupled to an LED illumination device and a second arrangement of contacts that are adapted to be coupled to the light fixture and may include a power converter. Additionally, an LED selection module may be included to selectively turn on or off LEDs. A communication port may be included to transmit information associated with the LED illumination device, such as identification, indication of lifetime, flux, etc. The lifetime of the LED illumination device may be measured and communicated, e.g., by an RF signal, IR signal, wired signal or by controlling the light output of the LED illumination device. An optic that is replaceably mounted to the LED illumination device may include, e.g., a flux sensor that is connected to the electrical interface. | 11-28-2013 |
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20140062342 | Bed Exit Night Light - The invention is a Bed Exit Night Light System designed to illuminate a hospital room if a patient leaves his bed, but is not activated by the presence of hospital staff or casual movement of equipment. | 03-06-2014 |
20140077728 | Control System for Use with One or More Building Power Circuits - Disclosed is a control system for use with one or more building power circuits, the control system including a control device delimited by a control device housing, the control device being configured to receive power from the building power circuits and provide power to at least one power output, and a receiver configured to receive radio frequency signals, the receiver being disposed remote of the control device housing and configured for removable wired connection with the control device. | 03-20-2014 |
20140084814 | Portable Light Apparatus and Method of Attachment - An organic light emitting diode system is sufficiently thin and poser efficient to permit its attachment to different configurations such as pocketbooks, brief bags, suitcases and the like. At least one side of the OLED material can have an attachment mechanism to facilitate attachment to a surface in the area to be lighted. The system may include a portable power source that provides electrical power to actuate the OLED material, causing it to generate light. A switch connected to the battery can control power to the OLED material to switch the light on and off. The switch can be manually operated or automatic. The low power consumption of embodiments of the OLED apparatus also provides for unique applications and uses. | 03-27-2014 |
20140111118 | SENSOR SYSTEM FOR REFRIGERATOR - An interactive appliance is provided. The interactive appliance includes at least a housing, and an intelligent control disposed within the housing. One or more lighting devices are electrically connected to the intelligent control, as are one or more sensors. The sensors provide sensor data for the interactive appliance. The intelligent control is configured to alter operation of at least one of the one or more lighting devices based on data provided by the sensor to provide interactive feedback to a user of the interactive appliance. The feedback can include altering light intensity, color, consistency, or the like depending on the sensor data. Furthermore, the lighting device can be placed on a surface, such as an exterior surface of the housing of the appliance, or can be disposed within an interior portion of the appliance. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111119 | PHASE CONTROL WITH ADAPTIVE PARAMETERS - An apparatus to control an amount of current delivered from an AC power source to an electrical load includes a line terminal configured to be connected to the AC power source, a load terminal configured to be connected to the electrical load, a controllably conductive power switch in series electrical connection between the line terminal and the load terminal, and a switching circuit configured to control a conductive state of the controllably conductive power switch wherein the switching circuit is configured to automatically detect at least one electrical characteristic. | 04-24-2014 |
20140145648 | ANALYTE-INFORMATION ACQUISITION APPARATUS - To improve the safety of a photoacoustic apparatus by preventing illumination light from being freely emitted. A photoacoustic apparatus includes a position sensor that measures the orientation and/or position of an illumination-light emission end and a control unit that controls light emission from a light source depending on the output of the position sensor. | 05-29-2014 |
20140152196 | SAFETY ACTIVATION SYSTEM FOR LIGHTING INSTALLATIONS - Embodiments of the present invention reside in a safety activation system and method for a lighting installation. The safety activation system comprises an elongate housing for accommodating at least one illumination element. The elongate housing comprises an electrical connector at each opposing end and at least one of the ends of the houses comprises a switch. At least one switch is also provided on a surface of the elongate housing. Activation of all switches is required for electricity to be conducted to the at least one illumination element. | 06-05-2014 |
20140167653 | EFFICIENT ROUTING TABLES FOR LIGHTING NETWORKS - Control of lighting fixtures in a lighting network may be distributed among the lighting fixtures. The lighting fixtures may be broken into groups that are associated with different lighting zones. At least some of the lighting fixtures will have or be associated with one or more sensors. Within the overall lighting network or the various lighting zones, the lighting fixtures may share sensor data from their sensors. Each lighting fixture may process sensor data provided by its own sensor, a remote standalone sensor, or lighting fixture, and process the sensor data according to the lighting fixture's own internal logic to control operation of the lighting fixture. The lighting fixtures may also receive control input from other lighting fixtures, control nodes, light switches, and commissioning tools. The control input may be processed along with the sensor data according to the internal logic to further enhance control of the lighting fixture. | 06-19-2014 |
20140217928 | DATA RELAY FOR A CONTROLLER - A two-conductor hard-wired communications link accepts a value of at least one parameter from an environmental sensor in the form of data encoded on the conductors via current modulation. The sensor can be mounted in a location remote from a controller. A circuit connected to the sensor transmits an RF signal representing the value of the parameter detected by the sensor. A data relay connects to the hard-wired communication link of the controller. The data relay includes a receiver that receives the RF signal, and circuitry configured to extract the value of the parameter and to emulate a set of physical and protocol properties of the hard-wired communication link of the controller. | 08-07-2014 |
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