Patents by Inventor Hebertus M. R. Cortenraad

Hebertus M. R. Cortenraad has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Control device for controlling the hue of light emitted from a light source
    Patent number: 8279079
    Abstract: The invention relates to a control device for controlling the hue of light emitted by a light source. The control device comprises a hue selection surface capable of displaying one or more hues available for said light of said light source and interaction detection means for detecting interaction between said hue selection surface and a user of said control device in selecting said hue for said light of said light source. The control device allows the user to select the desired hue for the light source simply by interacting with the hue selection surface that displays the available hues. Consequently, the control device can be operated easily and intuitively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Anthonie H. Bergman, Lucius T. Vinkenvleugel, Bram F. Joosen, Hebertus M. R. Cortenraad