Abstract: An LED light source module for an LED motor vehicle headlight is disclosed. The module comprises at least one LED light source composed of at least one light-emitting diode, which couples light into an associated primary lens wherein the in-coupled light at least partially exits a light exit area of the primary lens. The module also comprises a secondary lens, which images the light exiting the exit area—when the headlight is installed in a vehicle—as a light pattern onto a region located in front of the vehicle. A diaphragm assembly is provided between the light exit area and the secondary lens. The diaphragm assembly comprising at least one optically effective diaphragm edge, which is arranged and/or extends such that undesired distortions occurring in an upper and/or lower region of the light pattern are at least partially suppressed in the light pattern.

Abstract: A lens for distributing light from a light emitter in a desired asymmetric illumination profile includes a lens body having an input side and an output side. The input side receives light from an emitter, and the output side includes a major total internal reflection surface and a refractive surface. A primary emission axis associated with the emitter is defined through the lens body, and a transverse reference plane is positioned parallel to the primary emission axis. A desired illumination region is located on a first side of the reference plane, and a desired dark region is located on a second side of the reference plane. In some embodiments, the total internal reflection surface is entirely positioned on the second side of the reference plane. In additional embodiments, the total internal reflection surface includes a plurality of substantially planar adjacent longitudinal faces.

Abstract: A billboard includes a support structure and a display surface mounted on the support structure. A first lighting assembly is mounted on the support structure and includes LEDs directed toward the display surface so that the first lighting assembly can illuminate a first portion of the display surface. A second lighting assembly is also mounted on the support structure and also includes LEDs directed toward the display surface so that the second lighting assembly can illuminate a second portion of the display surface. The first portion and the second portion constitute the entire display surface. The entire display surface can be uniformly illuminated using only the first lighting assembly and the second lighting assembly such that the light intensity across the display surface is provided with a uniformity that achieves a 3:1 ratio of average illumination to minimum illumination.

Abstract: A backlight module comprises a backplate having a baseplate and side plates, a direct-lit LED array, edge-lit LED arrays and a light guide panel. The light guide panel is located above the baseplate. The direct-lit LED array is disposed between the baseplate and the light guide panel. The edge-lit LED arrays are disposed at two sides of the light guide panel and facing light incident surfaces thereof respectively. Light scattering structures for scattering light rays are disposed on a light exiting surface or on a bottom surface of the light guide panels. With the LED arrays and the light scattering structures, the light guide panel is divided into three backlight regions. Displaying of the backlight module is controlled region by region by the light scattering structures and the LED drive circuit to improve the brightness of the backlight module and reduce the power consumption of the liquid crystal module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light effect system for forming a light beam. The light effect system comprises a base support rotatable supporting a light effect support and the light effect support comprises light forming means. The light forming means is adapted to form at least a part of said light beam and at least one actuator is adapted to moved the light forming means in relation to said light beam. The light effect system comprises also rotatable electric connecting means enabling transferring of electric energy between the light effect support and said base support during rotation of said light effect support in relation to said base support.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus having an axial heat pipe, will a light source, e.g., light-emitting diodes (“LEDs”), mounted on a proximate end of the axial heat pipe so as to face a reflector, the heat pipe passing through the reflector, and the distal end of the heat pipe on the other side of the reflector having a heat sink for dissipating the heat generated by the LEDs, with the heat sink having multiple heat dissipating fins.

Abstract: A solar light assembly including an expandable bladder and a solar rechargeable light assembly.

Abstract: An automotive headlamp includes: a light source; a movable shade configured to be movable between a first position shielding a part of light emitted from the light source and a second position having a different light shielding volume; a motor configured to generate a driving force to move the shade from the first position to the second position; and a stopper for high beam to fix the movable shade, which has been moved from the first position to the second position, at the second position. The motor is configured such that a motor phase is lag when the motor moves the movable shade to the second position by the driving force generated by supplied power and fixes the same, and an electric current is applied to the motor when the movable shade is fixed at the second position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surface light source with a lighting surface that includes at least one semiconductor body that emits electromagnetic radiation from its front side during operation. Decoupling structures are suitable for producing a local variation of the light density on the lighting surface, so that the light density is increased in at least one illumination area with respect to a background area.

Abstract: A dual lighting apparatus includes a principal substrate, a first lighting device and a second lighting device. The first lighting device is integrated into a first plane of the principal substrate, the first lighting device having one or more first light emitting diode (LED) chips embedded therein. The second lighting device is integrated into a second plane of the principal substrate, the second lighting device having one or more second light emitting diode (LED) chips embedded therein. The first LED chip(s) emit light photons having a different wavelength than light photons emitted from the second LED chip(s).

Abstract: An aircraft light comprises a housing (24), at least one light source (32) to be cooled, the at least one light source (32) being arranged in the housing (24), a heat sink element (26) thermally coupled to the at least one light source (32) and defining a cooling surface (36) exposable to a cooling airstream (52) for the cooling airstream (52) to flow along the cooling surface (36) in a flow direction. The cooling surface (36) extends between upstream and downstream end portions (40,42) spaced apart in the flow direction and means for generating a pressure difference between the upstream and downstream end portions (40,42) of the cooling surface. Due to the pressure difference, a cooling airstream (52) flowing along the cooling surface (36) is created.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for reducing glare or pixilation associated with LEDs are disclosed. The disclosure relates to a light module that includes a cover panel that reduces contrast in the light emitted by LEDs. The cover panel can be mounted on a substrate which can include a plurality of LEDs. Apertures in the cover panel are aligned each of the LEDs and any optic that may be disposed over each LED. A first portion of the light emitted from the LEDs passes through the optic only and into the environment to be illuminated. A second portion of the light emitted from the LEDs passes through both the optic and the cover panel before passing into the environment to be illuminated. The cover panel can be diffuse and can include various characteristics including textures, objects, and angled surfaces that assist in scattering light.

Abstract: A direct type backlight module includes a bezel, a light source, a reflecting plate and least one buffering liner plate. The bezel includes a bottom plate and a plurality of sidewalls connected to the bottom plate, and defines a receiving space therein. Each of the sidewalls includes a connecting portion and an extending portion. One end of the connecting portion is connected to the bottom plate, and the extending portion extends from another end of the connecting portion. The light source and the reflecting plate are disposed within the receiving space. The reflecting plate includes a stopping portion and a reflecting potion disposed between the light source and the bezel. The stopping portion extends outwardly from the reflecting portion and is fixed on the corresponding extending portion. The buffering liner plate is disposed on at least one of the extending portion and adjoins to an edge of the stopping portion.

Abstract: Apparatus for decorative utility comprising an ornament unit, a base unit, and a lighting unit, wherein the lighting unit comprises of a circuit board, power source such as battery, and at least one light source, such as a light emitting diode. The ornament unit is interchangeable, and can be disengaged and mounted onto the same or different base unit. The lighting unit may include one or more light sources, wherein the color and/or levels of intensity of the illumination can be modified and controlled.

Abstract: A decorative display apparatus comprising a flameless candle with an integrated fountain is disclosed. The flameless candle with integrated fountain is designed to be a stand-alone device. The flameless candle with integrated fountain includes a translucent candle body containing a water reservoir to which an optional scent may be added, a power source which may be a battery, USB or DC supply from an AC converter, a pump and an integrated water and light diffuser. The flameless candle with integrated fountain may be operated in either candle-only mode or candle and fountain mode. The device may also be operated on a timer.

Abstract: It is disclosed an optical element (200) wherein one or more light-emitting diodes, LEDs, and additional optics may be provided in an integrated solution that may relatively easily be assembled and maintained in a desired position relatively each other. The optical element (200) may enable one or more LEDs and additional optics to be provided in an integrated solution that is relatively thin and compact in comparison with known devices, such that light from one or more LEDs may be injected into a thin light guide (205, 206) such as an optical fiber, an optical fiber array, a ribbon-shaped light-guiding structure, etc.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus including a compact LED light source module comprising a base adapted to mount to a surface or in a fixture; one or more LEDs mounted to an LED mounting interface on the base, the LED mounting interface having a pre-designed geometry related to a pre-designed primary orientation of each LED relative the base; a light transmissive cover over the one or more LEDs, the light transmissive cover having the ability, if needed, to further alter or control the light output distribution of the one or more LEDs; to provide a compact LED light source that can be both substantially standardized but can produce a variety of light output distributions.

Abstract: A lighting device providing an easy installation in a roof or a wall, having a small number of pieces is disclosed. The lighting device comprises at least a holding body (1) having a main axis (A) and at least one opening (4), comprising at least one magnetic band called “fixed band” (5) including at least one first magnetic element having a first polarity, and body (6) arranged to hold at least one light source, said light body being capable of moving with respect to the holding body relative at least to the main axis, comprising at least one magnetic band called “mobile band” including at least one second magnetic element having a second polarity opposite the first polarity, wherein said mobile band faces at least a part of the fixed band during at least a part of the motion of the light body with respect to the holding body.

Abstract: A LED light emitting group (1) apt to produce an outgoing light beam having its own optical axis (8) is equipped with a plurality of LEDs (18), distributed on a plate-shaped body (13) and having a fixed central plane portion (14) orthogonal to the optical axis (8) and a crown (13) of peripheral plane portions (16) tilted with respect to the central plane portion (14) and converging the one towards the other one and towards the central plane portion (14) and the optical axis (8); each one of said plane portions (14, 16) carrying a plurality of said LEDs (18).

Abstract: An eyeglass light assembly is disclosed. The eyeglass light assembly includes an ultra lightweight and configurable eyeglass light adapted to removably and interchangeably attach to an eyeglass frame or to be integrally formed with the eyeglass frame. The eyeglass light is adapted to provide a multiplicity of angle, pivot, and rotation configurations for varied use and adaptation at directing emitted light from an eyeglass frame. The eyeglass light is adapted to pivot and bend in various locations. The eyeglass light provides for hands-free use when mounted. In one embodiment, the eyeglass light includes and a flexible stem upon which the light is coupled. The stem is further coupled to clip members adapted to couple to one another to secure the assembly to eyeglass frames.