| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 362276000 | Condition responsive | 30 |
| 20080259606 | Light fixture for house number plates - A light fixture for house number plates has a control circuit to automatically detect light in response the light intensity of sunshine to control timing of activation of the light fixture to illuminate a house number plate. It has a lamp which can be driven by electric power converted through a solar energy panel to meet environmental protection requirement. An overload protection circuit is provided to increase the life span of the light fixture. The light fixture is coupled with the house number plate to provide effective illumination and environmental protection. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080259607 | LED illumination system - The present invention is achieved with the object of providing an illumination system formed of an LED light emitting body and a socket which can appropriately release heat from LED chips. This object is achieved in the following manner. A heat conducting layer | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090016060 | LIGHTING APPARATUS AND DISPLAY APPARATUS THEREWITH - A lighting apparatus of the present invention is composed of: LED arrays (LL | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090021943 | OUTDOOR LIGHTING APPARATUS - An exemplary outdoor lighting apparatus includes a lighting device and a bird expeller. The lighting device includes a supporting pole, a housing and a light emitting unit. The housing is fixed on the top of the supporting pole. The light emitting unit is received in the housing. The bird expeller includes a sensing unit and an expelling signal generating unit. The sensing unit is configured for sensing a bird that is getting close by or in contact with the lighting device, generating a trigger signal and sending the trigger signal to the expelling signal generating unit. The expelling signal generating unit is configured for generating an expelling signal to expel the bird in response to the trigger signal. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090141499 | SENSOR MODULE CONNECTOR - A relocatable add-on control sensor module is described which electrically connects and controls at least one recessed light fixture. The add-on control sensor module includes a sensor ethernet socket that may be electrically connected by an ethernet cable to a light fixture ethernet socket of the at least one recessed light fixture so that the add-on control sensor module may control the at least one recessed light fixture. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090190354 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE ILLUMINATING DEVICE - An exemplary light emitting diode illuminating device includes a light emitting diode (LED) light source, a heat dissipating device, a temperature detector, a power supply and a pulse width modulator. The heat dissipating device is thermally connected to the LED light source. The temperature detector is thermally connected to the LED light source and configured for detecting the working temperature of the LED light source. The power supply is electrically connected to the pulse width modulator for providing electric power to the pulse width modulator. The pulse width modulator has a direct current (DC) output mode and a pulse output mode. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090190355 | Method and Apparatus for Repelling Pests - A method and apparatus are disclosed for preventing pests sensitive to light from inhabiting an enclosed area. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a strobe light configured to emit high intensity flashes of light in a continuously repeated pattern, a mounting mechanism configured to mount the strobe light in the enclosed area, and a power source configured to supply energy to the strobe light; placing the strobe light in the enclosed area in a relatively central location; providing power to the strobe light; and driving pests sensitive to light from the enclosed area. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090196041 | ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHT - An intelligent light, such as a solar or photocell light, is provided. The intelligent light includes a photocell that is in communication with a power source. The photocell receives and converts light energy into electrical energy to charge the power source. A processor is in communication with the photocell. A light source is in communication with the processor. The processor determines an amount of energy charged in the power source and operates the light source as a function of the determined amount of energy. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090231852 | POSITIONING ENCODING IN A LIGHT FIXTURE - A lighting fixture having at least one fixed element, to which fixed element controllable moving elements are rotatingly fastened, where one moving element has at least one light source. To automatically receive information concerning the orientation of lighting fixture and to achieve feed-forward regulation of cooling in the lighting unit the lighting fixture has an orientation sensor as the at least one the fixed element, which orientation sensor detects at least 3 orthogonal axes and transmits orientation signals to an internal processor in the lighting fixture, which processor calculates the actual orientation of the fixed elements. As a result, a computer that controls the lightning fixture knows the actual position of each component in the lightning fixture. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090244897 | Light fixture with optional animate object detector and heat sink - A light fixture ( | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100103676 | Energy efficient illumination apparatus and method for illuminating surfaces - A system for illuminating an object is provided, the system comprising a coherent or semi-coherent light source and a first diffuser positioned relative to the coherent or semi-coherent light source so as to receive said coherent or semi-coherent light. The first diffuser may diffuse the light to produce diffused light. An actuator having a moveable element, such as a moveable reflective surface, may be positioned to project the diffused light onto an object, and may be moved to project light onto different portions of the object. This movement may be performed with such rapidity that it is not perceived by a person viewing the object. Rather, the entire object would appear to be illuminated. Movement of the element may be controlled by a computer, and may be performed according to a predefined routine. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100238664 | AMBIENT LIGHT USING SWITCHABLE CANVAS - A display system includes a unit configured to provide information, and a plate extending away from the unit in at least one direction. The plate is configured to receive input light and to provide ambient light that may be related to the information. In response to voltage levels, the plate is substantially transparent in a transparent mode and substantially light scattering in a scattering mode to provide the ambient light. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100296293 | OSCILLATION DAMPER - A damping system for damping oscillation of a moving structure comprises a flywheel, a motor arranged to drive the flywheel, sensing means arranged to detect movement of the structure and control means arranged to control the motor in response to detected movement of the structure. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20130003384 | ADAPTIVE OPTICS FOR COMPENSATING ABERRATIONS IN LIGHT-SUSTAINED PLASMA CELLS - A system for compensating abberative effects caused by a bulb of a plasma cell includes an illumination source configured to generate illumination; a plasma cell, the plasma cell including a bulb for containing a volume of gas; an ellipse configured to focus illumination from the illumination source into the volume of gas in order to generate a plasma within the volume of gas; and one or more adaptive optical elements configured to compensate for aberrations produced by one or more optical elements, the one or more adaptive optics elements positioned along an illumination pathway between the illumination source and the plasma cell. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130021800 | DUAL USE LIGHT SOURCE IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Methods and apparatuses are provided for using a single light source to convey the status of multiple operational modes of an electronic device and to illuminate a trademark to reduce the power usage, size, and cost of the device. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130128587 | PRESSURE SENSITIVE ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - Implementations of the present disclosure provide a human interface including a light emitter and a pressure sensitive material. The pressure sensitive material has electrical properties configured to vary in relation to an amount of pressure applied thereto. The light emitter is coupled to the pressure sensitive material, wherein variation of the electrical properties of the pressure sensitive material causes variation of at least one illumination characteristic. Advantageously, the pressure sensitive material provides an additional control component allowing bundling of controls in a simpler interface. At the same time, operation of the human interface in low-light or distracted environments is facilitated and rendered more intuitive by incorporation of the light emitter into its operation. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20140056004 | Light Having an Omnidirectional Ambient Light Collector - A light and light control system includes a light configured to generate light from a power source. The system further includes a light collector configured to receive ambient light from any one of a plurality of directions, the light collector including an outer face to receive the ambient light, the light collector including an inclined surface arranged in the light collector, at least one photo detector configured to detect the light received by the light collector, and the inclined surface redirecting the light received from the outer face towards the at least one photo detector. Finally, the system includes a circuit configured to receive a signal from the at least one photo detector and control the light in response to the signal. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140119020 | Smart Illuminator For Retroreflective Display Device - Method and apparatus features are implemented in a visual display system to provide coordinated interaction between an independent light source and a proximate retroreflective display. The light rays output characteristics of the independent light source are adjusted (e.g., by a controller) based on predetermined and/or detected viewing parameters of the retroreflective display. The retroreflected rays are targeted back toward an eye of a user associated with the independent light source to provide improved brightness and contrast for screen viewing by the user. Some retroreflective display screen embodiments may also include a self-illuminating mode as well as other non-retroreflective illumination modes of operation. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140119021 | Hybrid Retroreflective Display Device - Method and apparatus features are implemented in a visual display system to provide coordinated interaction between an independent light source and a proximate retroreflective display. The light rays output characteristics of the independent light source are adjusted (e.g., by a controller) based on predetermined and/or detected viewing parameters of the retroreflective display. The retroreflected rays are targeted back toward an eye of a user associated with the independent light source to provide improved brightness and contrast for screen viewing by the user. Some retroreflective display screen embodiments may also include a self-illuminating mode as well as other non-retroreflective illumination modes of operation. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140140064 | Night Light - The present invention is directed to an electrical device that includes a control circuit having a processing circuit, an electronic switch, light emitting elements and an ambient light sensor disposed on a substrate. The processing circuit provides an electronic barrier between the light emitting elements and the ambient light sensor such that the operation of the ambient light sensor is not contaminated by light emitted by the plurality of light emitting elements. A cover assembly includes a lens element and a switch actuator comprised of a diffusing material. The lens element and the switch actuator are disposed over the light emitting elements such that the light emitted by the light emitting elements is diffused by the lens element and the switch actuator to emit a substantially uniform illumination without any shadow or hot spot artifacts being visible on either the lens element or the switch actuator. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140268790 | AMBIENT LIGHT MONITORING IN A LIGHTING FIXTURE - A lighting fixture employing a solid-state light source and an ambient light sensor is disclosed. The solid-state light source is placed within a light source housing and configured to emit light through a lens assembly that covers an opening into a mixing chamber provided within the light source housing. In one embodiment, the ambient light sensor is located within mixing chamber with the solid-state light source. In another embodiment, the ambient light sensor is located outside of the mixing chamber. In either embodiment, the ambient light sensor may be recessed within a waveguide, which aides in controlling the sensor distribution beam for the ambient light sensor. The sensor distribution beam essentially defines an area from which light reflected off of a task surface is accurately monitored via the ambient light sensor. The direction of the sensor distribution beam and the light emitted from the ambient light sensor may generally coincide. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150023019 | LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Provided is a light-emitting device control system, comprising: a light source module that outputs a beam of light at a first surface location; a beam steering mechanism, the light source module coupled to the beam steering mechanism for directing the beam of light at the first surface location, wherein an illumination region is formed at the first surface location in response to the directed beam of light; a control module that detects a signal corresponding to a hand gesture, the control module positioned at a separate location than the light source module and the beam steering mechanism, and communicating with the light source module via a network; and a control spot generator that generates a control spot at a second surface location, the control module detecting a presence of a hand forming the hand gesture at the control spot, and wherein the beam steering mechanism moves the illumination region in response to the hand gesture at the control spot. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150070898 | Automatic On/Off Lighting and Method - A device for turning off one or more lights using a light sensitive component in an electrical circuit and method thereof. There is a portable, low power, and self-contained electric light device which easily installs into a conventional 120 volt socket and automatically turns off when light is detected by the device. The device comprises: an electrical circuit including a light sensitive component and one or more lights, a metal stem for coupling with a conventional electrical threaded socket, a case, and a cover. A method for turning off one or more lights is also provided comprising: providing a light sensitive component and one or more lights in an electrical circuit, connecting the electrical circuit to a metal stem, housing the electrical circuit in a case and installing the light sensitive component in the case, and engaging the metal stem into a conventional socket for electrical energy. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150070899 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND SUPER-LUMINESCENT DIODE HAVING LAYER WITH FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD WAVEGUIDES - A light emitting device includes a first layer that generates light by an injection current, the first layer is provided with a first optical waveguide extending from a first light emitting section disposed on a first side surface to a first light reflecting section disposed on a second side surface, a second optical waveguide extending from the first light reflecting section to a second light reflecting section disposed on a third side surface, and a third optical waveguide extending from the second light reflecting section to a second light emitting section disposed on the first side surface, and an element of the group II or the group XII is diffused in the first light reflecting section and the second light reflecting section. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150354223 | LIGHT FIXTURE WITH PHOTOSENSOR-ACTIVATED ADJUSTABLE LOUVER ASSEMBLY - A light fixture delivers light to an illuminated space. The light fixture includes a housing that defines a skylight aperture therethrough, and movable louver blades coupled within and spanning the skylight aperture. Open, the louver blades do not substantially block light through the skylight aperture; closed, the louver blades block substantially all light through the skylight aperture. In intermediate positions, the louver blades block a portion of light through the skylight aperture. The light fixture also includes a dimmable artificial light source, integrated with the housing and configured to project light toward the illuminated space; a light sensor; and a control unit that is integrated with the housing and communicatively coupled with the light sensor. The control unit receives a signal from the sensor, and controls position of the louver blades and brightness of the artificial light source, in response to at least the signal from the light sensor. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150354800 | Underwater light (LED) of fixed tilt angle 0.degree.-80.degree. degrees for multiple applications with optional gyro sensor - The Underwater Light (LED) of Fixed Tilt Angle 0°-80° degrees for multiple applications with elective Gyro Sensor, which comprises of the fixed Inclined Outer Body ( | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150362143 | LIGHTING DEVICE FOR A LIGHT GUIDING ASSEMBLY - According to an aspect, a lighting device ( | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160047537 | LUMINAIRE WITH SENSING AND COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES - A luminaire with various sensing and communication capabilities is provided. According to one aspect, the luminaire can include a housing, a light source disposed in the housing, a support element coupled to and extending downward from the housing, one or more communication modules disposed within the support element, and a motion sensor coupled to the support element. The one or more communication modules facilitate communication with a local controller disposed in the luminaire, a control system, and/or other luminaires. The motion sensor is configured to detect motion within a pre-determined range of the luminaire. The light source is configured to emit light responsive to the motion sensor detecting motion within the pre-determined range. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160091189 | FLEXIBLE LIGHT-EMITTING FILM - A touch controllable light-emitting film is provided. It comprises a flexible, formable, foldable, stretchable and/or bendable light-emitting and/or light transmitting active layer. It also comprises at least two conductive or semi-conductive electrodes positioned on each side of the light-emitting active layer and/or light-blocking layer, wherein at least one electrode comprises HARMs (High Aspect Ratio Molecular structures), Monolayer Crystalline Surface (MCS) structures, transparent conductive oxides, conductive or semiconductive polymers and/or a metal mesh. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160201888 | AUDIENCE INTERACTION PROJECTION SYSTEM | 07-14-2016 |
