Abstract: A tripod for lighting lamps that includes telescopic legs, a base that includes a connecting ear, a connecting rod for a lighting lamp, and a remote controlled mechanical mechanism for vertical adjustment of the lighting lamp. The connecting ear includes a horizontal hole that enables an axial connection of the rod for connecting lighting lamps, so that the rod can be tilted downward and upwards to control the vertical direction of the light. The remote controlled mechanical mechanism includes a screw and a control piece that is fixed to the rod and together they are axially connected to the connecting ear. The screw has a screw head that enables the user to rotate it remotely so that the rotation of the screw causes the vertical angle of the piece control and rod to change, thereby controlling the vertical light direction of the lighting lamps.

Abstract: A capturing apparatus for an electronic device is provided in the present disclosure. The capturing apparatus for an electronic device may include a lampshade, a camera and a number of flash lamps. The lampshade may include an inner ring portion and an outer ring portion arranged concentrically. An inner rim of the outer ring portion may be connected with an outer rim of the inner ring portion. The camera may be located at a side of the lampshade and corresponding to a hollow area defined by the inner ring portion and positioned at a side of the inner ring portion away from the outer ring portion. A plurality of flash lamps may be disposed at a side of the lampshade close to the camera around a periphery of the camera and corresponding to the outer ring portion.

Abstract: An illumination device includes a plurality of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) in a rectangular light mixing cavity mounted above the LEDs and configured to mix and color convert light emitted from the LEDs. The long sidewall surfaces of the rectangular light mixing cavity are coated with a first type of wavelength converting material while the short sidewall surfaces reflect incident light without color conversion. The output window that is above and separated from the LEDs is coated with a second type of wavelength converting material. The light mixing cavity may include a replaceable, reflective insert that includes a non-metallic, diffuse reflective layer backed by a second reflective layer. Additionally, the LEDs may be mounted on raised pads on a mounting board. The light mixing cavity may include a bottom reflector with holes wherein the raised pads elevate the LEDs above the top surface of the bottom reflector through the holes.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a base unit arranged on a medium installation face on which a medium is disposed, an arm unit extending upwardly from the base unit, a top unit extending from the arm unit so as to face the medium installation face, a mounting face disposed on the top unit to mount an image capturing unit at a position capable of photographing the medium on the medium installation face, a lighting disposed in the top unit to irradiate the medium installation face, and a lighting control unit configured to adjust an amount of light of the lighting. The lighting control unit sets the amount of light of the lighting to a maximum at the time of photographing and, after the photographing, returns the amount of light to that before the photographing.

Abstract: An assemble-free fast deployable light modifier with a back side light source mount is an umbrella shaped light modifier providing an extremely soft diffusive light; with attached light diffusers, it uniquely easily and quickly opens from the vertex of its hemisphere to the inside of it, and folds in hands promptly; having optical fibers increases a number of light source sensor triggering. Any assembling or disassembling operations are not required. With the features mentioned above it is the fastest deployable light modifier.

Abstract: This invention provides a vision system with an exchangeable illumination assembly that allows for increased versatility in the type and configuration of illumination supplied to the system without altering the underlying optics, sensor, vision processor, or the associated housing. The vision system housing includes a front plate that optionally includes a plurality of mounting bases for accepting different types of lenses, and a connector that allows removable interconnection with the illustrative illumination assembly. The illumination assembly includes a cover that is light transmissive. The cover encloses an illumination component that can include a plurality of lighting elements that surround an aperture through which received light rays from the imaged scene pass through to the lens. The arrangement of lighting elements is highly variable and the user can be supplied with an illumination assembly that best suits its needs without need to change the vision system processor, sensor or housing.

Abstract: An exemplary flash lamp module includes a light source, a holding pole, a lampshade, a slide orbit and a driving portion. The light source is mounted on the holding pole. The lampshade is configured for covering the light source. The lampshade has an opening configured for allowing light beams emitted from the light source passing through the opening. The slide orbit is configured for supporting and allowing the lampshade moving therealong. The driving portion is configured for driving the lampshade to move along the slide orbit so as to change the direction of emitting of light beams through the opening.

Abstract: An apparatus for an electronic device, the apparatus comprising a light-output region and a movable part, the movable part comprising an optical element and being movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration with respect to the light-output region; wherein the apparatus is arranged such that, in the closed configuration, the optical element at least partially overlies the light-output region and, in the open configuration, the optical element overlies the light-output region to a lesser extent than in the closed configuration, and wherein the optical element is arranged to alter a pattern of light emitted from the light-output region such that the light is emitted in a first light output pattern in the open configuration and in a second light output pattern in the closed configuration.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed that includes an operations unit disposed in a device main body for input operations, and a camera unit including a camera for image capturing and a light source that emits light for image capturing. A light irradiation position of the light source is variable so that the light source illuminates the operations unit.

Abstract: The present example provides a flexible and compact system for diffusing light in multiple levels when taking photographs. An adapter capable of coupling many types of flashes is fitted to a first diffusion device. The diffusion device may be fitted inside a light box fitted with a diffusion lens so that additional light dispersion is provided. The light box may be substituted with a black box that tends to direct diffused light for further control over exposure. Various filters may also be used in the system allowing for further flexibility in setting exposure. And finally a system of reflectors and shields allow further control of lighting effects.

Abstract: A light diffuser for a camera used in macro photography, the diffuser formed from a prism having a body that includes an opening to accommodate the camera lens such that the body is positioned adjacent the camera flash unit for receiving and redirecting light throughout the body to exit a front face thereof around the lens and illuminate the subject in a desirable manner. Ideally the body is a unitary transparent material having facets formed thereon to provide internal reflection. One or more filter elements aid in conditioning the light processed in the diffuser body, such as diffusing, adding color to, and focusing the light.

Abstract: A strut holding assembly for flexible elongated struts engaging a flexible wall, the assembly including a hub, a plurality of holding arms pivotally connected at spaced locations to the hub between storage positions adjacent the hub, and extended positions extending outwardly of the hub, each holding arm being adapted to immobilize a free inner end of one strut. At least one of the holding arms has a seat adapted for receiving and immobilize the free inner end of a strut in at least one direction and a hook spaced from the seat by a fulcrum distance, the hook being adapted for engaging the strut at a distance from the free inner end of the strut equal to the fulcrum distance, for immobilizing the strut in a bent and tensioned position and in at least three directions and being free to move in a remaining direction.

Abstract: A ring illuminator (20) has a light channeling section (22) with an input face (24) optically coupling the light channeling section (22) to a flash unit (16) of a camera (12) for obtaining flash illumination therefrom. A ring section (26) is optically coupled to the light channeling section and extends around an aperture for fitting the ring illuminator around a lens (14). The ring section has a rear surface (30) for positioning toward the body of the camera. The rear surface has a plurality of light redirecting features (28) for redirecting at least a portion of the flash illumination from within the ring section outward from the camera, around the lens of the camera.

Abstract: A wireless quick release lighting system with portable tripod support powered by either disposable or rechargeable batteries. The tripod is easily collapsed and stored with the light, mounts and accessories and includes a quick release connection for attaching brackets that support a plurality of accessories which include various light designs, gun support, gun mount, window mount, and magnetic mount. The tripod includes reflectors attached to the legs, and lighting accessories attachable to one or more of the tripod legs. The light designs may include flashing or blinking emergency lights and/or strobes for emergency scene use, utility lights, spotlights, flashing spotlight, text and warning lights. The accessories attachable to the mounting brackets include gun barrel support and gun mount for hunting purposes law enforcement, military, in combination with a binocular support, night vision scope or spotting scope mount and light for target practice.

Abstract: A combination light assembly includes a light source within a casing that is detachably mounted to a housing with a quick connect assembly. The housing has a curved rear wall and a front area having an upper opening and a lower opening. The casing is mounted to the housing so that the light source will emit light into the housing through the lower opening for reflection off the curved rear wall and out the upper opening. The quick connect assembly comprises posts extending from the casing and connector plates positioned behind attachment openings in a framework that encloses a portion of the front area. The connector plates have flex openings that expand to engage the posts. The casing is attached by moving the posts through the attachment openings and into the flex openings.

Abstract: A photographic reflector is provided either to convert a forward-illuminating flash unit into one which will produce reflected light or for use directly with a bounce-head flash unit. The reflector includes an internal reflective hood (20) with an attachment (17) so as to enable it to be secured to a flash unit (24). A mirror (21) is provided which is angled between thirty degrees and sixty degrees inclusive with respect to a forward facing light-emitting surface of the flash unit (24) when the reflector is secured thereto. In this way, the flash of light is directed upwardly by the mirror (21) into the internally reflective hood (20) so as to produce a reflected flash of light for illumination of a photographic subject.

Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly that enables a flashlight to be retroactively coupled to an optical device such as a night vision scope. The mounting bracket assembly includes an adaptor that engages the housing of the optical device proximate the objective lens of the optical device. A bracket is provided that clamps around the adaptor, whereby the adaptor rigidly joins the bracket to the optical device. An aperture is formed through a section of the bracket. The aperture is sized to receive and retain the cylindrical body of a flashlight with an interference fit, thereby coupling the flashlight to the optical device. A threaded bore is disposed at the bottom of the bracket. The threaded bore is sized to receive the threaded connector of a tripod or other similar static support. As a result, by coupling the bracket to a tripod or similar static support, the entire optical device can be supported.

Abstract: A strobe control apparatus for a strobe-incorporated camera. A light emitter is supported in a camera body by a supporting mechanism so as to move between a retracted position and an operative position. A drive mechanism moves the light emitter between the retracted position and the operative position. A light emitter controller drives the drive mechanism to move the light emitter to the operative position, and an emission controller controls the strobe to emit strobe light when the light emitter is in the operative position.

Abstract: A reflector is supported for movement between a direct flash position for reflecting light output from a source of flash illumination directly towards a subject to be photographed and an indirect flash position for reflecting light output from a source of flash illumination onto a nearby surface and thence directly towards a subject to be photographed. The reflector has an integral reflective portion that is substantially smaller than, and fixedly angled with respect to, the remainder of the reflector to reflect a substantially minor percentage of light output from a source of illumination directly towards a subject to be photographed when the reflector is in its indirect flash position, whereby combined direct and indirect illumination of a subject to be photographed can be achieved.

Abstract: A photographic light modifier has a frame structure moveable from a closed, substantially planar, position to an open position for attachment to a light source. A pair of pivotally mounted arms are each provided with hooks or loops of a pad member which cooperate with hooks or loops fastened to the engagement surface of the light source for engaging the light modifier thereto.

Abstract: A light-diffusion box for illuminating a subject by means of a lamp placed within the box comprises in combination: a hollow rear casing having multiple facets and a reflecting internal face, the casing being constituted by a first sheet of opaque semi-rigid material provided with folding lines between the facets for collapsing the box to a flat state or for erecting the box in three dimensional form in readiness for use; a light-diffusing screen consisting of a translucent second sheet which is capable of assuming a flat shape; fasteners fitted respectively on the edges of the first sheet and on the edges of the second sheet; a central opening formed in the first sheet in order to place a light source in position within the diffusion box; folding lines which extend from the central opening to the periphery of the first sheet; a series of peripheral cut-outs formed in the first sheet with fastenable edges for converting the first sheet to a hollow casing; a polygonal contour at the periphery of the second she

Abstract: The specification describes a safety flasher for use by pedestrians, bicyclists and the like for producing a flashing signal, the flasher comprising a casing, a battery in the casing, a lamp secured to and extending exteriorly from the casing and circuit means in the casing connecting the battery and lamp for selectively actuating the lamp, the circuit means including acceleration responsive switch means for causing the lamp to flash ON and OFF.

Abstract: A light source unit assembly for use in a photographic enlarger on the optical axis of its light source between the light source and a negative comprises a first optical system of the semi-diffused illumination type and a second optical system of the diffused illumination type which are incorporated into a unit and alternatively positionable on the optical axis. A diffusing tube housed in a frame is divided into a diffusing chamber for the first optical system and another diffusing chamber having a larger length than the chamber for the second optical system, by a partition having a light diffusing surface on each of its opposite sides. A light passing aperture is opposed to the diffusing surface. A diffusing filter and a condenser are positioned across the path of the light reflected from one of the diffusing surfaces to provide a secondary light source for the semi-diffused illumination system.

Abstract: A dual mode flash unit for a camera for selectively actuating either an etronic flash tube or a high-voltage flash bulb. The flash unit includes a high-voltage supply for selectively applying a high-voltage pulse to an electronic flash tube during normal operation and for applying a high-voltage pulse to a high-voltage flash bulb when same is inserted into the electronic flash unit.

Abstract: An attachment for a photographic flash unit which functions to divert the high intensity light rays emanating from the flash unit along a path or paths axially or angularly offset relative to the focal axis of the flash unit and an associated camera to thereby provide unusual lighting effects for the subject being photographed, and to prevent intense illumination of the blood vessels of the eyes of a human or other animal subject being photographed.

Abstract: The adaptor is used as a means which exchangeably installs an optical supplementary means such as panels or filters in order to effectively take the photograph with a photographic flash device, the adaptor comprising a mounting part which has convex or indent parts for coupling with indent or convex parts on the body of the photographic flash device, an installing frame for installing optical supplementary means therein, and a pyramid-shaped hood part which connects the installing part with the mounting part.

Abstract: An adapter for electronic flash apparatus comprises a pair of first external connection terminals detachably connected to high tension pulse takeout terminals of a camera incorporating means for generating the high tension pulse in response to the action of the shutter of the camera; and a pair of second external connection terminals detachably connected to a pair of terminals of a trigger circuit included in an electronic flash apparatus or unit which further comprises a power supply and a flash discharge lamp supplied with the power supply voltage and in which the trigger circuit is supplied with the supply voltage between the trigger circuit terminals to start the flash discharge lamp when the pair of terminals of the trigger circuit is short circuited.

Abstract: A light source for an endoscope includes a lamp for providing conventional illumination, a cold mirror for condensing the conventional illumination onto a light incident surface of a light guide, and a flash discharge tube or lamp for providing flash illumination for photography. The conventional lamp has a sealed tip portion which is adjacent a reflective coating on a part of the outer periphery of the flash discharge tube.