Abstract: An image detection device includes: a liquid resonant lens system whose focal point is cyclically changed; an image detector configured to detect an image of an object through the lens system; a pulsed illuminator configured to provide pulsed illumination to the object in synchronization with the focal point; and an illumination controller configured to control the pulsed illuminator, in which the pulsed illuminator includes a main illumination section and a supplementary illumination section, and the illumination controller is configured to provide pulsed illumination to the object with the main illumination section and supplement illuminance on the object with the supplementary illumination section when the illuminance on the object by the main illumination section is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: The lighting apparatus has a wire box, a driver module, a light source and a light housing. The wire box is made of a heat dissipation material. The wire box is for placing a portion of an external wire. The driver module electrically connects to an electrode of the portion of the external wire. The light housing has a top cover and a surrounding wall. The top cover and the surrounding wall form a container space. The top cover has an inner side and an exterior side. The light source is thermally and structurally connected to the inner side for emitting a light via a light opening of the container space. The wire box is connected to the top cover of the light housing. Heat of the light source is transmitted to the wire box for heat dissipation via the back cover.

Abstract: A lighting device that protects a member related to light emission from heat associated with light emission includes a light source, a first optical member configured to transmit light emitted by the light source, a second optical member, arranged between the light source and the first optical member, configured to transmit light emitted by the light source, and an air-sending mechanism configured to send air suctioned from a first space that is an inner space on a side nearer to the light source than the second optical member and includes the light source to a second space that is a space between the first optical member and the second optical member.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising a housing having a front and a back; a component embedded within the front or the back of the housing; and an array of light-generating sources (LGSs) deposited on a substrate disposed in the housing, the array of LGSs being disposed adjacent at least a portion of the component of the electronic device.

Abstract: A driving device according to an embodiment includes a supporting portion, an arm portion and a reinforced portion. The supporting portion includes an electrically-driven first drive source. The arm portion is supported by the supporting portion at one end portion in an extending direction and is, by the first drive source, rotatable about a first rotation axis that is along the extending direction, the arm portion including an electrically-driven second drive source. The reinforced portion is provided inside the arm portion and reinforces the arm portion. An object of operation is mounted on another end portion side of the arm portion and is rotatable about a second rotation axis intersecting the extending direction by the second drive source.

Abstract: A reflective back cover made of plastic material having micro cellular structures is processed by compression molding and cutting so as to have a monolithical structure. The white material of the reflective back cover reflects lights such that the back cover can be an integral component featuring multiple functions of various components. With the thickness control of the reflective back cover, a concave can be formed at the side of the back cover where a light source is contained and the concave further retains the light source and its flexible printed circuit board. With the incorporation of the reflective back cover, the thickness of the backlight module can be reduced and a reliable and repetitive manufacturing of the backlight module can be introduced.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for film, television, video capture, motion picture and photography which includes a Fresnel lens fixed in a housing which contains a tight array of high power LEDs. The LED panel or board is mated to a heat dissipating apparatus to provide active cooling and together forming an LED engine. The LED engine is mounted to a slider allowing the LED engine to be adjusted within the housing with respect to the lens. Light shaping diffusion may be included on the housing. A power supply unit may also be included in the housing. When in electrical communication, the LED engine and power supply unit function as an integrated self-contained lighting apparatus. Optionally, the power supply may have an integrated dimmer switch, and may be capable of receiving PFC power or have an integrated battery unit.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for film, television, video capture, motion picture and photography which includes a Fresnel lens fixed in a housing which contains a tight array of high power LEDs. The LED panel or board is mated to a heat dissipating apparatus to provide active cooling and together forming an LED engine. The LED engine is mounted to a slider allowing the LED engine to be adjusted within the housing with respect to the lens. Light shaping diffusion may be included on the housing. A power supply unit may also be included in the housing. When in electrical communication, the LED engine and power supply unit function as an integrated self-contained lighting apparatus. Optionally, the power supply may have an integrated dimmer switch, and may be capable of receiving PFC power or have an integrated battery unit.

Abstract: An underwater diving light has a rotatable front filter ring for selecting light filtration as needed for underwater still or video photography conditions. The filter ring is removable and interchangeable with different rings. Another important feature is efficient cooling of the LEDs and other internal electronics of the diving light assembly. The water is in contact with a metallic front face that conducts heat directly away from a metal core circuit board carrying the LED array or arrays. In one form of the diving light water channels are provided so that the ambient water can enter the assembly to spaces behind the LCD circuit board to efficiently cool the LEDs and associated electronics. The front plate assembly can be removable, for rinsing the internal cooling cavities, for interchange with different front face assemblies, and for air travel when the LCDs must be removed from driving electronics for safety concerns.

Abstract: A light source and lighting system for video communication are provided. A base capable of being removably attached to a video communication device is provided. A fill light attached to the base and a key light connected to the base are also provided.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for film, television, video capture, motion picture and photography which includes a Fresnel lens fixed in a housing which contains a tight array of high power LEDs. The LED panel or board is mated to a heat dissipating apparatus to provide active cooling and together forming an LED engine. The LED engine is mounted to a slider allowing the LED engine to be adjusted within the housing with respect to the lens. Light shaping diffusion may be included on the housing. A power supply unit may also be included in the housing. When in electrical communication, the LED engine and power supply unit function as an integrated self-contained lighting apparatus. Optionally, the power supply may have an integrated dimmer switch, and may be capable of receiving PFC power or have an integrated battery unit.

Abstract: An electronic flash device is properly protected from thermal damages without requiring an expensive heat resistant temperature sensor to be mounted on a flash tube thereof. A heat generation accumulated value is incremented by each activation of the flash unit and decremented by elapsing of each unit time. An activation of the flash unit is permitted when the heat generation accumulated value is no more than a prescribed value and is prohibited when the heat generation accumulated value is more than the prescribed value.

Abstract: To provide an electronic flash device which is capable of reducing the variation in the amount of light when flashing is performed repeatedly by a flash discharge tube and which can be manufactured efficiently, the electronic flash device is provided with a trigger electrode 16 formed of a wire member extending along a longitudinal direction of a discharge tube main body 11 of a flash discharge tube 10.

Abstract: A focus apparatus comprises a light apparatus emits the light onto an object, an optical apparatus, an image capture apparatus for receiving an image of the object through the optical apparatus, and converting the image into electronic signals, and a adapter. The adapter connects the light apparatus and the optical apparatus. The light apparatus transfers thermal energy generated by the light apparatus to the air of the surrounding environment, and scatters the light to make the light propagate uniformly.

Abstract: An underwater diving light has a rotatable front filter ring for selecting light filtration as needed for underwater still or video photography conditions. The filter ring is removable and interchangeable with different rings. Another important feature is efficient cooling of the LEDs and other internal electronics of the diving light assembly. The water is in contact with a metallic front face that conducts heat directly away from a metal core circuit board carrying the LED array or arrays. In one form of the diving light water channels are provided so that the ambient water can enter the assembly to spaces behind the LCD circuit board to efficiently cool the LEDs and associated electronics. The front plate assembly can be removable, for rinsing the internal cooling cavities, for interchange with different front face assemblies, and for air travel when the LCDs must be removed from driving electronics for safety concerns.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for film, television, video capture, motion picture and photography which includes a Fresnel lens fixed in a housing which contains a tight array of high power LEDs. The LED panel or board is mated to a heat dissipating apparatus to provide active cooling and together forming an LED engine. The LED engine is mounted to a slider allowing the LED engine to be adjusted within the housing with respect to the lens. Light shaping diffusion may be included on the housing. A power supply unit may also be included in the housing. When in electrical communication, the LED engine and power supply unit function as an integrated self-contained lighting apparatus. Optionally, the power supply may have an integrated dimmer switch, and may be capable of receiving PFC power or have an integrated battery unit.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for film, television, video capture, motion picture and photography which includes a Fresnel lens fixed in a housing which contains a tight array of high power LEDs. The LED panel or board is mated to a heat dissipating apparatus to provide active cooling and together forming an LED engine. The LED engine is mounted to a slider allowing the LED engine to be adjusted within the housing with respect to the lens. Light shaping diffusion may be included on the housing. A power supply unit may also be included in the housing. When in electrical communication, the LED engine and power supply unit function as an integrated self-contained lighting apparatus. Optionally, the power supply may have an integrated dimmer switch, and may be capable of receiving PFC power or have an integrated battery unit.

Abstract: An LED backlight method for display systems comprising receiving a plurality of light emitting diodes categorized into a plurality of bins, wherein each bin references a separate range of white point colors, and determining an optimal order for mounting the plurality of light emitting diodes at spatially distributed positions, the plurality of light emitting diodes comprising white point colors associated with separate bins, wherein the optimal order of the plurality of light emitting diodes produces a light of a desired white point color when the light outputs of the plurality of light emitting diodes are mixed.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a source other than the self-contained battery unit. The lighting apparatus can be mounted to a camera or a stand through adapters. Diffusion lenses or color gels can be integrated with or detachable from the light panel. The lighting apparatus may conveniently be provided in the form of a kit, with one or more of a light panel, self-contained battery unit, compact stand, connecting cable(s), adapter(s), lenses or color gels, and so on, provided in a single package.

Abstract: A photographic illumination system, comprising a first stroboscopic flash tube, for emitting an intense broadband illumination pulse comprising ultraviolet rays; a second stroboscopic flash tube, for emitting a continuous series of broadband illumination pulses comprising ultraviolet rays; an optional filter, within a common optical path of the first and second stroboscopic flash tubes, for filtering a portion of the broadband illumination; and a control, for synchronizing the illumination pulse of the first stroboscopic flash tube with an external trigger pulse, wherein the second stroboscopic flash tube provides an output suitable for use by a human, unaided by viewing accessories, to compose a subject at a distance from the first and second stroboscopic flash tubes, and the first stroboscopic flash tube provides an output pulse suitable for exposure of an image capture medium.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a source other than the self-contained battery unit. The lighting apparatus can be mounted to a camera or a stand through adapters. Diffusion lenses or color gels can be integrated with or detachable from the light panel. The lighting apparatus may conveniently be provided in the form of a kit, with one or more of a light panel, self-contained battery unit, compact stand, connecting cable(s), adapter(s), lenses or color gels, and so on, provided in a single package.

Abstract: A focus apparatus comprises a light apparatus emits the light onto an object, an optical apparatus, an image capture apparatus for receiving an image of the object through the optical apparatus, and converting the image into electronic signals, and a adapter. The adapter connects the light apparatus and the optical apparatus. The light apparatus transfers thermal energy generated by the light apparatus to the air of the surrounding environment, and scatters the light to make the light propagate uniformly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an illumination device for flashlight photography comprising at least one reflector chamber which, in use, can be arranged in the direction of an object being photographed, having at least one reflector and at least one flash element arranged in the reflector chamber as first light source, as well as at least one UV filter element which, in use, covers the reflector chamber on a radially extending outer face in the direction of the object being photographed, the filter element having at least one ventilation opening. By means of the arrangement, an illumination device suitable for all fields of application is to be provided, a particular objective being to generate flash series of any desired length and at the same time to provide optimum UV protection on the illumination device. Uses of such an illumination device are also defined.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat radiating structure for radiating the heat generated by a lamp in an image projecting apparatus for projecting an image onto a screen to display the image thereon, including a heat sink for radiating heat generated by the lamp, the heat sink including heat transfer means for transferring the heat from the lamp, the heat transfer means being held in close contact with the lamp, heat storage means for storing the heat transferred from the lamp through the heat transfer means, and a plurality of fins serving as heat radiating means for radiating the heat stored by the heat storage means, wherein the heat transfer means, the heat storage means, and the heat radiating means are of a separable structure.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a source other than the self-contained battery unit. The lighting apparatus can be mounted to a camera or a stand through adapters. Diffusion lenses or color gels can be integrated with or detachable from the light panel. The lighting apparatus may conveniently be provided in the form of a kit, with one or more of a light panel, self-contained battery unit, compact stand, connecting cable(s), adapter(s), lenses or color gels, and so on, provided in a single package.

Abstract: An ornament plate of a ring-shape made of a metal with a high heat radiation effect, for instance, aluminum, is attached to an end surface on an object side of a lens barrel such that the ornament plate covers the whole front part of the lens barrel. Four kinds of LEDs of high luminance type constructing an LED light source are attached to the lens barrel through the ornament plate used as a substrate. A light diffusion cover made of a transparent resin is attached to the front of the ornament plate for covering the LEDs. When using the flash, a high voltage current is applied to the LEDs to emit flash light. Each LED generates heat. However, the heat is radiated through the ornament plate.

Abstract: A wireless AV lighting fixture with automatic sensor includes a sensor, a light-emitting device, a camera, a connection port, a wireless remote-controlled unit, and a memory. The sensor is a passive infrared sensor. All of the light-emitting device, the camera, and the connection port are connected to the sensor. The wireless remote-controlled unit includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is connected to the sensor and transmits telecommunication signals to the receiver. The memory is connected to the sensor.

Abstract: A lighting effects system comprises an arrangement of lamp elements, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light elements, on a panel or frame. The panel or frame may be relatively lightweight, and may include one or more circuit boards for direct mounting of the lamp elements. The panel or frame may have an opening through which a camera can view. A mounting bracket and assembly may be used for attaching the panel or frame to a camera. The lamp elements may be electronically controllable so as to provide differing intensity levels, collectively, individually, or in designated groups, and may be strobed, dimmed or otherwise controlled according to manually selected or programmable patterns. Different color lamp elements may be mounted on the same panel/frame, and, in particular, daylight and tungsten colored lamp elements may be mounted on the same panel/frame and their relative intensities selectively controlled by control circuitry.

Abstract: A scanner according to the present invention includes a cold-cathode tube for radiating light on a manuscript reading position where an image on a manuscript is detected by an image sensor, a pre-heater for preheating before the lighting of the cold-cathode tube, a light source for detection connected to the pre-heater in series for radiating light toward the manuscript reading position to detect the end of the manuscript, a detecting element for detecting light reflected in the manuscript reading position from the light source for detection and generating a detection signal showing that the end of the manuscript is detected and a driving circuit for controlling the lighting of the cold-cathode tube and the stop of the pre-heater according to the detection signal from the detecting element.

Abstract: A self-contained photography studio apparatus for photographing at least one subject comprising means to support and spatially orient the subject to be photographed, means for illuminating said subject so as to provide uniform illumination and substantially eliminate shadows, and means for controlling the temperature on and in the vicinity of said subject, wherein each of the recited means is integral, and a method for using the apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a lamphead having a multi-positional base and removably mountable reflector flashtube assembly. The lamphead base is configured to detachably mount to a flashtube assembly such that the flashtube assembly may be interchanged with a second flashtube assembly. The flashtube assembly defines an opening and an inner chamber having a reflective surface. A flashtube is mounted within the inner chamber between the reflective surface and the opening, wherein the reflective surface extends behind the flashtube, thereby increasing the intensity of the light emitted thereby. The lamphead base may be adapted for pivotable mounting on a stand to a full vertical position without interfering with the stand.

Abstract: A video camera (31) has a built-in video light (32) for photography in the dark. The built-in video light (32) has heat dissipation holes (32f1) capable of opening and closing, and a heat dissipation control for controlling opening and closing of the heat dissipation holes according to the stowage operation by a stowage control.

Abstract: A photoflash lamp comprising a lamp housing, a combustible material burning inside the lamp housing to produce a flash illumination, and ignition means for igniting the combustible material, is characterized by optical element means on the lamp housing for changing from a substantially uniform thickness to being thicker in a center than at an edge, responsive to the lamp housing becoming heated when the combustible material is burned inside the lamp housing to produce the flash illumination. The optical element, when changed from a substantially uniform thickness to being thicker in the center than at the edge, forms a positive lens that converges the light rays during flash illumination to enhance the light output.

Abstract: A light modifier for illuminating a subject using a combined modeling/strobe light source as the light source. This light assembly is attached to an adjustable focusing mechanism enabling the light to be projected either as a spot or a flood. The light is intended mainly for professional studio use, and is generally placed away from the camera.The main body of the light housing is molded of one piece plastic and attached to a yoke assembly by two adjustable knobs which control the vertical rotation of the light. The back of the housing is open with light-baffle plate preventing light from spilling from the rear of the housing, while allowing for free air circulation around the light-baffle plate. The design allows the unit to rotate 360 degrees around the yoke axis. It may be mounted on a light stand, or other support structures such as an overhead rack.The light is equipped with a fresnel lens molded of transparent plastic having the fresnel facets closely spaced on outside-facing (long conjugate) side.

Abstract: A two bulb mercury vapor lamp apparatus includes a housing with a bottom whose cross-section forms a curved "M" shape. A pair of reflectors are attached to the bottom of the housing with each reflector positioned in one-half of the "m". The reflectors direct light from the bulbs onto a focal plane where a photosensitive material is located. A plurality of quartz liquid coolant circulating tubes are positioned between the bulbs and the photosensitive material which tubes both cool the lamp and filter out infrared rays. The coolant tubes are attached to a pair of end blocks which are removably secured to the housing. The end blocks, connected plumbing lines and coolant tubes can be lowered from the housing intact, thus greatly facilitating maintenance access to the bulbs and reflectors.

Abstract: The present invention provides an original scanning apparatus comprising, an original support plate on which an original is rested, a fixed point light source having a width smaller than that of the original support plate, a shiftable reflection member for reflecting light beams emitted from the light source toward the original support plate, and a first deflector member for deflecting the light beams emitted from the light source in a slit widthwise direction and a second deflector member for deflecting the light beams in a slit longitudinal direction, the first and second deflector members being formed discretely.

Abstract: A multilamp photoflash unit responsive to either a high pulse potential source or a low voltage source includes normally open (N/O) switches having a composition which includes an admixture of silver carbonate and/or silver oxide, titanium dioxide and a blended binder of polystyrene and thermoplastic.

Abstract: A multilamp photoflash array responsive to either a relatively high or relatively low pulse potential includes normally open (N/O) switches formed from an admixture including silver carbonate and/or silver oxide, titanium dioxide, a blended binder and a sulfur compound in the range of about 0.001 to 5.0 percent by weight and selected from the group consisting of elemental sulfur and low solubility sulfides.

Abstract: A multilamp photoflash array responsive to either a relatively high or relatively low pulse potential includes normally open (N/O) switches formed from an admixture including sliver carbonate and/or silver oxide, titanium dioxide, a blender binder and aluminum hydroxide. Also, enhanced results are provided by the inclusion of a sulfur compound in the range of about 0.001 to 5.0 percent by weight within the admixture.

Abstract: An improved multiple flashlamp array is disclosed having a plurality of low voltage type lamps fired individually and in sequence by means of a plurality of static solid switching devices capable of reliable actuation by radiant energy generated during flashing of the lamps. Initially, these switching devices have a high electrical resistance ("off position") and after being actuated by the heat and light radiation, they undergo chemical conversion to an electrically conductive state ("on position"). The switch devices are prepared in a conventional manner from a particulate mixture of silver oxide with oxidized copper metal and which further contains a particular organic polymer binder mixture. The low voltage flashlamps being fired in this manner require that the converted switch devices exhibit an electrical resistance after conversion not to exceed about 0.3 ohms.

Abstract: A multiple flashlamp array is disclosed having a plurality of lamps fired individually and in sequence by means of a plurality of static solid switching devices capable of reliable actuation by radiant energy generated during flashing of the lamps. Initially, these switching devices have a high electrical resistance ("off position") and after being actuated by the heat and light radiation, they undergo chemical conversion to an electrically conductive state ("on position"). The switch devices are prepared in a conventional manner from a particulate mixture of silver oxide with a metal exhibiting both thermal and electrical conductivity but which does not react exothermally with said silver oxide. A binder mixture is used which includes a conventional organic polymer binder which serves as a fuel during conversion of the silver oxide together with a second organic polymer binder which is more resistant to combustion.

Abstract: A moisture barrier for radiation-responsive switches which includes an admixture of particles and forms a part of a multilamp photoflash array comprises a thin, radiation-transparent and/or translucent coating which is absorbed into the switches and envelopes the individual particles of the admixture.

Abstract: A stationary light source electrophotographic copier wherein collimated light from the source is directed to a scanner having upper and lower document illuminating reflectors comprising thin members of negligible mass maintained under tension. The lower reflector includes a plurality of generally horizontal slats disposed in a generally vertical array. Heat from the stationary light source is used to dry or fix copies.

Abstract: A miniaturized multilamp photoflash array having a plurality of flashlamps affixed to a printed circuit on the inner surface of a circuit board with a continuous strip of switching material forming a plurality of normally closed (N/C) switches coupling the flashlamps to a common conductor and a plurality of normally open (N/O) switches coupling all but one of a plurality of flashlamps to an energizing conductor.

Abstract: A photoflash unit in the form of a multilamp photoflash array has at least one normally open (N/O) radiation-responsive switch which includes an admixture containing silver-coated metal particles.

Abstract: An electrically-activated, miniature photoflash unit which includes a plurality (e.g., ten) of subminiature high voltage flash lamps arranged in a planar array. A singular mounting tab protrudes from the unit's housing and serves to connect the entire array when the tab is electrically connected to a power source (e.g., piezoelectric crystal) typically associated with many of today's cameras. Each of the lamps is inverted with respect to the tab and also serve to provide a low resistance circuit path therethrough subsequent to activation thereof.

Abstract: A flashlamp unit for individual and sequential firing of flashlamps includes a pair of flashlamps connected in an electrical circuit with a radiation-responsive N/O arc gap switch in series connection with one of said pair of flashlamps and including an arc gap having a radiation-responsive material thereover and therebetween.

Abstract: A sequentially operable multilamp photoflash array includes a plurality of radiation-responsive normally open (N/O) connect type switches which are prepared from a composition which includes a filler material, a binder, silver coated particulate solids and silver-salt coated particulate solids. The switches are fabricated by a process wherein the silver coated particulate solids are stirred in potassium permanganate, added to an admixture of silver coated glass beads, a filler material and an organic binder and deposited onto a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A photoflash unit having a plurality of flashlamps mounted on a printed circuit board containing circuitry for sequentially igniting the flashlamps in response to successive firing pulses applied thereto. The circuitry includes a plurality of solid-state switches capable of being activated by radiant energy generated during flashing of lamps located adjacent to respective switches. Initially, each of the switches has a resistance sufficiently high to provide an open circuit to the applied firing pulses, and after being activated by radiation, the switch undergoes chemical conversion to a conductive state over a finite time interval. The switches are prepared from compositions comprising admixtures of silver carbonate and/or silver oxide, silver-coated glass beads and a binder; the admixtures may also include electrically non-conductive particulate solids, such as titanium dioxide, and/or silver-coated metal beads.

Abstract: A photoflash lamp array having a plurality of 2n flashlamps, a common terminal connected to one lead-in wire of each of the lamps, and a plurality of n selective terminal means, each associated with a respective pair of the lamps and directly connected to the non-common lead-in wire of one lamp of each pair. A respective normally open switch is coupled between the non-common lead-in wires of each of the pairs of lamps associated with a selective terminal. Each of the switches is responsive to the flashing of the directly connected lamp of an associated pair so as to electrically connect the other lamp of the pair to the associated selective terminal. In one specific example, ten lamps are selectively paired to be operated sequentially by firing pulses successively applied to five selective terminals together with a common terminal.