Abstract: A handle 10 for a pole that houses within its body 12 a power means housing 20, the housing 20 having an electrical power storage means 50 where a device can be connected to the handle 10 and supplied with electrical energy from the storage means 50. Due to increased demands of portable electricity, during outdoor activities, the handle 10 allows a means to easily carry and supply electricity for devices.

Abstract: A grip is suitable for sporting or recreational equipment having bars that intersect to form nodes. Fasteners, such as a bolt, washer and nut, can secure the bars together at each respective node. Each grip can include a grip body secured to respective ones of the nodes. Each grip body can have a hole through which a respective bolt extends, and a light assembly recess. A light assembly can be mounted in the respective light assembly recess of the grip body, and the light assembly can illuminate the grip.

Abstract: A cooperative vehicle-highway communication system allows vehicles and pedestrians to determine their location by sensing selected coatings on roadways, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces in both indoor and outdoor environments. The systems recognize intelligent materials under sensors to determine geo-location. The intelligent materials are incorporated into paints on the roadway surface to mark key locations. Additionally, vehicles recognize highway paint/markings and signs with intelligent paint that provide specialized message content to support driver information and control applications. The intelligent paint materials include a coating that absorbs light while converting the absorbed light to electromagnetic energy. This electromagnetic energy is read by sensors to recognize the materials.

Abstract: An elongated tubular body having a first tubular extension at one end and a second tubular extension at the opposite end. The first tubular extension has a high-intensity light source mounted therein and an opening with the light source being mounted to project a narrow, high intensity light beam through the opening. A cap has light transmitting material covering the opening. The elongated tubular body includes a power supply mounted therein, a switch mounted thereon, and circuitry connecting the switch to the power supply and the power supply to the light source. The switch can be actuated to activate the power supply to supply power to the light source.

Abstract: An illuminated acoustic device is provided including a body, a lighting element, a sensor, and a medium material. The body includes a handle and a hollow chamber extending outward from the handle. The lighting element is arranged within the body and is arranged to illuminate an interior of the hollow chamber. The sensor is positioned within the hollow chamber. The sensor is adapted to control the lighting element. The medium material is arranged within the interior of the hollow chamber.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a flexible rod having a long length in relation to a width of the flexible rod. The lighting apparatus further includes a support, running the long length of the flexible rod. The lighting apparatus further includes a lighting module interconnected with the flexible rod and the support, the lighting module including a light source, the light source oriented to project light down the flexible rod.

Abstract: A gait aid is to be disposed on a shoe, and includes a detecting module, a control circuit and a projecting module. The detecting module generates a sense output based on pressure exerted on a sole of the shoe. The control circuit generates a control signal based at least on the sense output generated by the detecting module. The projecting module is electrically coupled to the control circuit for receiving the control signal therefrom, and is operable, based on the control signal, to project or not to project a cueing mark.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a housing containing a light emitter. A lens is connected to the housing. An accessory interface is connected to one of the lens or the housing. A control component is connected to the accessory interface. The accessory interface includes a shape conforming material configured to receive the control component and to eliminate discontinuities between the control component and the lens or housing.

Abstract: A flashlight that includes a body with a first end and a second end. A first side protrusion extends outwardly from the body and a second side protrusion extends outwardly from another side of the body. A cover apparatus is engaged to the first end, and a button assembly is engaged to the second end. A light assembly is disposed within the body for projecting light outwardly from the first end of the body.

Abstract: Bicycle light systems and methods operate to project multicolor lighting patterns on the front and/or rear of the torso of a bicycle rider. Multicolor light schemes provide increased visibility, accentuate the rider's form, and provide the rider with an enjoyable and thrilling riding experience. Low light intensity configurations effectively operate to light the rider's body while not shining excessive amounts of light other riders. Light housing configurations prevent unwanted light from reaching the rider's eyes, and limit the illumination patterns to desired locations on the rider's torso.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a lantern/multi-functional hand-held LED light for railways. The lantern/multi-functional LED light may provide a rail worker with one light device to be used for many railway applications. The lantern/multi-functional LED light may have a two-sided light capability and the ability to provide warning and lighting on both a front panel and a back panel of the lantern/multi-functional LED. The lantern/multi-functional hand-held LED light may include one or more of the following features: two-sided with extra-bright warning LEDs orientated in rows that allow the lantern/multi-functional LED light to light-up a work area, multi-color with different flash rates, sensor to allow for orientation position indication and automatic ON/OFF on one side, bottom base magnetic mount, two bright top-mounted LED lights and two side-top LEDs that allow the lantern/multi-functional LED light to be used as a flash light.

Abstract: An indirect lighting assembly for a shade structure including a lighting assembly, preferably in the form of an LED array, mounted on a hub of the shade structure and movable therewith concurrent to opening and closing of a canopy of the shade structure. The illumination source is disposed on an inner end of the hub and oriented to direct illumination outwardly therefrom onto an interior surface of the canopy. A control assembly is operatively connected to the lighting assembly in current regulating relation to LED array and comprises touch control switching operative to regulate current flow thereto. The touch control switching includes a touch control member connected to the hub and movable therewith into an overhead, access restricting position concurrent to disposition of the canopy in an open orientation.

Abstract: A clinical assessment tool coupled to a walking aid for enhancing a therapist's observation-based gait assessment with use of additional objective and quantitative data such as acceleration, angular velocity, and applied forces. The assessment tool facilitates appropriate assistive gait device prescription, provides patients and therapists feedback during gait training, and reduces wrist and shoulder injuries with walking aid usage. The assessment tool is configured to detect timing and speed of walking aid, placement, angular acceleration of the walking aid, and amounts of weight borne on the walking aid.

Abstract: A solar power conversion kit allows converting of a standard umbrella into a solar charging umbrella, which can then use solar power to charge electronic devices. The solar charging umbrella is self-sustained, capable of charging electronic devices in locations away from electrical outlets. The umbrella has a rechargeable battery that is recharged by sunlight. When charged, the umbrella's battery can charge devices when sunlight is not available. The umbrella supports simultaneous charging of higher power devices such as tablet computers.

Abstract: A new and improved training swing training device includes: (a) a deflector tube at a forward most end of its LED cable system; (b) an improved cable system sheathed in a transparent, more damage-resistant tubing; and (c) a new ball mounting system that employs an O-ring configuration for slidably engaging along the aforementioned cable system tubing with each successful contact swing with its tethered baseball (or softball).

Abstract: Walker including a frame, a movement enabling system on the frame that enables the frame to be moved along a surface, and a cueing system that generates audio and/or visual cues to enable a user of the walker to be guided in their forward movement of the walker. The cueing system includes a control unit that generates signals based on stored content relating to cue generation, at least one cue generator that generates the audio and/or visual cues based on the signals generated by the control unit, and a communications module coupled to the control unit and that receives via at least one communications frequency transmissions to set or modify the stored content. The control unit sets or modifies the stored content based on the transmissions received by the communications module.

Abstract: A display device is disclosed. The display device may comprise: a flexible display panel; a flexible plate being positioned at a rear of the flexible display panel, the flexible plate being coupled to the flexible display panel; and a flexible jig being positioned on a rear surface of the flexible plate, the flexible jig including a plurality of segments, wherein at least one of the plurality of segments is fixed to the rear surface of the flexible plate, and wherein at least another of the plurality of segments is slidably coupled to the rear surface of the flexible plate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for marking and locating objects in crowded environments, and more particularly, systems and methods that include a remote configured to communicate with a beacon having audio and visual indicators, are shown and described. One system comprises a remote including a housing, a tool extending from the housing, a movable sleeve configured to cover the tool, a first control circuit, a selection button coupled to the control circuit, a first transceiver, and a beacon including a second transceiver configured to communicate with the first transceiver, a second control circuit, an indicator electrically coupled to the second control circuit, and a latch mechanism, the tool configured to interact with the latch mechanism to securely couple the beacon.

Abstract: Technologies are described for devices and methods to convert first wavelength electromagnetic waves to a second wavelength. The devices may comprise a light source to produce first electromagnetic waves of the first wavelength. The devices may comprise a reflector which may define an optical cavity around the light source and include a first and second end. The first end may be disposed around the light source. The reflector may reflect the first electromagnetic waves towards the second end. The devices may comprise a wavelength conversion component disposed at the second end which may absorb the first electromagnetic waves and emit second electromagnetic waves at the second wavelength. The devices may comprise a fixture housing disposed around the light source and the reflector. The devices may comprise a retaining component attachable to, and removable from, the fixture housing. The retaining component may secure the wavelength conversion component to the fixture housing.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for providing interactive striking objects (e.g., drumsticks) and performing actions in response to striking motions of the striking objects are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems and methods provide an interactive drumstick, which includes a lighting display located at a tip portion of the interactive drumstick, a motion detector contained at least partially within the drumstick, a processor and memory contained at least partially within the drumstick, and an interactive system stored within the memory of the drumstick. The interactive system includes a striking motion module that determines striking motions of the drumstick with respect to a virtual percussion instrument based on accessing information measured by the motion detector, and a display module that causes the lighting display to present a certain type of illumination based on the striking motions determined by the striking motion module.

Abstract: A solar power conversion kit allows converting of a standard umbrella into a solar charging umbrella, which can then use solar power to charge electronic devices. The solar charging umbrella is self-sustained, capable of charging electronic devices in locations away from electrical outlets. The umbrella has a rechargeable battery that is recharged by sunlight. When charged, the umbrella's battery can charge devices when sunlight is not available. The umbrella supports simultaneous charging of higher power devices such as tablet computers.

Abstract: A wearable training device for gait rehabilitation and a method using the same are provided. The training device includes a power supply unit, a light emitting unit, a support member and a trigger unit. The power supply unit and the light emitting unit are coupled with each other and disposed on the support member attached on a user's lower limb. The trigger unit is contacted a sole of foot of the lower limb on which the support member is attached, and coupled to the light emitting unit. When the sole of foot is landed, the trigger unit is triggered to activate the light emitting unit to project a visible light on the ground where a front stepping point of user's opposite lower limb is located, to form a stepping prompt point with visible prompt effect on the ground. Therefore, the user can be guided to step.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp holder; a lamp body; and a retractable rotatable mechanism having a gear seat arranged on the lamp body. A central hole of the gear seat has a gear. Two sides of the central hole are symmetrically provided with deep holes. Each deep hole has a first elastic body. One end of the first elastic body contacts the bottom of the deep hole, the other end of the first elastic body contacts a latch engaged with the gear. One end of a retractable rod is connected to the gear, and the other end of the retractable rod is hinged to a threaded rod. The threaded rod is arranged on a fixing box. A first convex column and a second convex column extend out from two sides of the fixing box. A second elastic body is arranged between the first convex column and the second convex column.

Abstract: An end cap accessory for use with a baton. The end cap accessory includes an attachment section that removably attaches to an end of a handle section of a baton. The end cap further includes a tubular section with an opening that faces away from the attachment section, wherein the tubular section includes therein a battery compartment for holding a battery, a light source operable to emit a light when powered by the battery, and a lens operable to focus the light emitted by the light source towards the opening. In addition, the end cap includes a push button positioned on an exterior surface of the tubular section, wherein the push button is operable to activate the light source to emit light when held in a depressed position.

Abstract: The present application discloses a multi-function alcohol tester, including a housing, where the housing is internally provided with an alcohol test module, the alcohol test module includes a PCB mainboard, and the PCB mainboard is provided thereon with an alcohol measurement sensor communicating outside the housing; and the housing is further internally detachably connected with a function module, and the alcohol test module and the function module are powered by a battery disposed in the housing. The present application has advantages as follows: the multi-function alcohol tester has many functions, has a function module that can be detached or replaced, and is easy to carry.

Abstract: An easily controllable umbrella includes a base, a column, an umbrella frame, lighting elements, a control device for controlling the lighting elements, a power supply assembly with a power plug for powering the lighting elements, a control panel, a touch control circuit board, and a remote control circuit board; the lighting elements, the control panel, the touch control circuit board, the remote control circuit board and the power plug form a lighting circuit, and the remote control circuit board controls the touch control circuit board. The control device includes a touch control circuit board and a remote control circuit board, remote control of the umbrella being realized through a remote control signal-matched with a receiver on the remote control circuit board, touch control of the umbrella being realized by pressing the umbrella. That is, the umbrella can support both remote control and touch control.

Abstract: A road flare including a two-sided panel, each side containing a grid of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). In a preferred embodiment one side would include typical white or standard colored LEDs and the other side would include red or other color LED. Each panel has several modes of lighting, which is selectable via a power switch or other switch. The different modes include solid lights, blinking lights, off, or a combination thereof. For example, the red side of the panel may be set to blinking or flashing, while the white side of the panel could be constantly lit. This creates a flashing hazard strobe facing away from a vehicle to warn oncoming vehicles, and a solid white light source aimed towards the vehicle to assist with repairs or other tasks.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a sunshade lamp fixing device, comprising: a lower sunshade disc, a sunshade disc plug and a lamp fastener; wherein the lower sunshade disc is disposed below a sunshade canopy of the sunshade; the sunshade disc plug is fixed at a lower end of the lower sunshade disc; the lamp fastener is detachably mounted at a lower end of the sunshade disc plug, and the sunshade lamp is detachably fixed on the lamp fastener. The sunshade lamp fixing device according to the embodiments of the present invention is simple in structure, detachable and convenient in operation and use. Embodiments of the present invention further provide a sunshade having a sunshade lamp fixing device.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for providing interactive striking objects (e.g., drumsticks) and performing actions in response to striking motions of the striking objects are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems and methods provide an interactive drumstick, which includes a lighting display located at a tip portion of the interactive drumstick, a motion detector contained at least partially within the drumstick, a processor and memory contained at least partially within the drumstick, and an interactive system stored within the memory of the drumstick. The interactive system includes a striking motion module that determines striking motions of the drumstick with respect to a virtual percussion instrument based on accessing information measured by the motion detector, and a display module that causes the lighting display to present a certain type of illumination based on the striking motions determined by the striking motion module.

Abstract: A walking stick includes a main part that is stick-like, a sensor that detects at least one of an acceleration of the main part and an angular velocity of the main part, a light emitter that emits light on a ground, a balance evaluator that evaluates a user's walking balance stability based on at least one of the detected acceleration and the detected angular velocity, and an emitting controller that controls a light emitting direction of the light based on a result of the evaluation and an inclination angle of the main part.

Abstract: A display device. A back cover supports a rear surface of a display panel. A pair of support members are disposed on a left side and a right side of the back cover with respect to a central portion of the rear surface of the back cover. Outer ends of the pair of support members are fixed to the back cover. A curvature-changing unit is coupled to the central portion of the rear surface of the back cover to support the pair of support members in a lateral direction of the back cover and change a curvature of either the display panel or the back cover.

Abstract: A display device is disclosed. A back cover supports a back surface of a display panel. A bending member is bent at a predetermined curvature and attached to the back surface of the back cover. A curvature-changing unit is coupled to the back surface of the back cover to rotate the bending member and change the curvature of either the display panel or the back cover.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a curved display device. The curved display device comprises a frame bracket and a flexible towing component. Wherein, at least two fixed components are arranged on the frame bracket, the flexible towing component is connected between the two fixed components and tows the two fixed components, so that a main surface of the frame bracket assumes a curve Through the above way, the present invention can keep the frame bracket being bended so that the curvature of the curved display device can be kept.

Abstract: A mobility aid with rehabilitative and guiding functions includes a main body, a processing unit, a guiding module, a detection module, an inertia sensor, a recording module, and an electricity module. A rehabilitation and guiding method includes the steps of: A) constantly projecting a visible light beam to a next-step position of the mobility aid; B) moving the mobility aid to its next-step position under the guidance of the visible light beam; C) constantly emitting an ultrasonic wave to a next-step position of at least one of the user's feet to define a detection area; D) detecting whether the foot is moved into the detection area; E) recording the moving process of any of the steps A through D and notifying a remote device of the moving process; and F) detecting any of the steps A through D and, if an abnormal condition occurs, sending out a warning message.

Abstract: A solar charging umbrella uses solar power to charge electronic devices. The umbrella is self-sustained, capable of charging electronic devices in locations away from electrical outlets. The umbrella has a rechargeable battery that is recharged by sunlight. When charged, the umbrella's battery can charge devices when sunlight is not available. The umbrella supports simultaneous charging of high power devices such as tablet computers.

Abstract: An auxiliary guiding device includes a processor, a storage unit, a data obtaining unit, and an indication unit. The auxiliary guiding device communicates with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag having an identification number. The storage unit stores navigating information corresponding to the identification number. The data obtaining unit receives the identification number of the RFID tag. The indication unit is directed by the processor to output the navigating information.

Abstract: A portable light includes an elongated housing having a first end and a second end, and an opening formed in a side of the elongated housing between the first and second ends. The portable light also includes a light source positioned within the opening of the elongated housing, and an actuator positioned within the opening of the elongated housing and electrically coupled to the light source. The actuator is operable to control operation of the light source. The portable light further includes a faceplate removably coupled to the elongated housing over the opening. The faceplate includes a lens that covers the light source and a movable member that covers the actuator.

Abstract: A scope includes a scope assembly and a head lighting arrangement. The scope assembly includes a tubular scope body having an objective end and an opposed sight end to define a scope axis, an objective lens and an eyepiece lens supported at the objective end and the sight end of the scope body respectively for generating a scope reticle, and an attachment base extended from a bottom side of the scope body for detachably mounting the scope body on the firearm to parallelly align the scope axis with a barrel axis of the firearm. The head lighting arrangement includes a plurality of illumination elements formed at a rim of the objective end of the scope body for generating navigation light at a direction aligned with the scope axis of the scope body.

Abstract: A portable light emitting apparatus (1) includes: a tube-like grip (10) held by the hand (90); a light emitting unit (50) that is attached to one end (11) of the grip (10), houses LEDs (61) to (63), and outputs light of at least three different colors individually or in a mixture; and three color switches (21) to (23) that are disposed at positions pressed by a first finger (92), a second finger (93), and a third finger (94) on the grip (10) and operate a first function that carries out on/off control of light of the different colors.

Abstract: A self-defense device that includes a flashlight with a weapon end, tissue-abrading and tissue-collecting features, and with or without a writing instrument.

Abstract: A lightweight plastic baton includes a hollow cylindrical body which telescopically supports a flexible cylindrical plastic baton shaft. One or more slideways support and concentrically center the baton shaft within the hollow body. A flashlight having a strobed light operating mode is coupled to the baton body to provide a less than lethal deterrent to a potential assailant. A radially movable elastic switch cover is mounted substantially flush with the outer surface of the flashlight to prevent inadvertent actuation of one of several selectable flashlight operating modes.

Abstract: An adjustable-length walking aid provides a hollow tubular body having a top and a bottom. A spring-biased gripper arm at the bottom is connected to a tension gripper actuator filament that is spooled around a flywheel spool. A lamp housed in the base of the body is connected to a power supply in the handle by a conductive filament that is also spooled around the flywheel. The tension on the gripper actuator and conductive filaments is maintained by the flywheel regardless of the length to which the cane is adjusted.

Abstract: An illuminated hand wand carrying a plurality of high intensity LEDs is provided as an improved visual signaling device. The hand wand is provided with multiple modes of use and a unique design that may be produced at low costs with high durability and longevity characteristics.

Abstract: The manufacturing method of the integrated illumination part used in the present invention is to install annular lead frame with luminous LED chip on main part body of the umbrella, then package into one unity with transparent material such as plastic or silica gel, for example, slip ring, installation seat, handle and other parts can be used to produce the part. The purpose of the present aims at innovating the structure of annular lead frame made of sheet metal whereby to increase the mass production of integrated illumination part and diversity of light source, and fully to utilize high heat dissipation capacity of umbrella parts. It includes single-layer and multilayer structure according to the functional demand of LED chip; the manufacturing method of annular lead frame is first to produce LED chip and lead frame into LED lead frame, then bend it into annular with jig according to the appearance of main part body and fix power pin into annular structure with fastener.

Abstract: An accessory is provided that includes power supply module, a first functional module, and a second functional module. The power supply module can be configured to be suspended beneath an overhead support, such as a hub of an umbrella. The first functional module is configured to affix to the power supply module and to be powered by the power supply module to provide a user directed function. The second functional module is configured to be detachably coupled to either the power supply module or the first functional module to receive power from the power supply module directly or through the first functional module.

Abstract: An illuminated walking cane including a handle, a pole, and a rubber tab on the distal end of the pole. The handle includes a compartment for at least one battery connected through an electric circuit to a plurality of luminous sources. The luminous sources are placed in different heights on the inside of the cane. The cane also contains a series of tubular extended pieces that enlarge and shorten by fitting one into the other, in telescopic action. An automatic trigger mechanism allows the cane to be both retractile and protractile.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mobility enhancing device having means for electronically illuminating a travel path, which means comprises a housing, the housing containing an illumination source of an intensity range suitable for illumination of a travel path and of an optimal wavelength spectrum, the illumination being directed at such an angle downward and not forward, so as not to impair the vision of non-users of the device and to minimize glare from the illumination source that can interfere with the vision of the user. In a preferred embodiment, a mobility enhancing device such as a walking cane is provided including means to electronically illuminate a travel path to detect obstacles. In a further preferred embodiment, a long cane such as that typically used by the blind and visually impaired is improved in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: A walking stick handle structure includes a handle body, a light-emitting module, and a power module. The handle body has two casings coupled together to form an opening. The casings each have an inner wall disposed thereon with a plurality of bumps corresponding in position to the opening. The light-emitting module has a first light-emitting portion and a connection portion. The connection portion is disposed in the opening and pivotally connected to the casings to enable the connection portion to rotate relative to the handle body. The connection portion has a curved surface and two lateral surfaces. The lateral surfaces each have recesses aligned in an arcuate pattern. The bumps are engaged with and fixed to the recesses, respectively, by an angle of rotation of the connection portion relative to the handle body. The power module is disposed in the handle body and electrically connected to the first light-emitting portion.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus having a light source and a leveling mechanism capable of maintaining the light source in a desired orientation is described. The lighting apparatus may have a pivot mechanism about which the light source is capable of rotating such that the lighting apparatus maintains the desired orientation. In specific embodiments, the lighting apparatus comprises a directional light source, a pivot mechanism, a connector capable of connecting the pivot to another object, and a mechanism that allows the light source to rotate about the pivot to maintain a desired orientation. The lighting apparatus may be connected to an object, such as a piece of wheeled luggage, such that when the luggage is tilted the light source maintains an desired orientation such as a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: An illuminated hand wand carrying a plurality of high intensity LEDs is provided as an improved visual signaling device. The hand wand is provided with multiple modes of use and a unique design that may be produced at low costs with high durability and longevity characteristics.