Patents Assigned to Color Kinetics Incorporated
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Publication number: 20060012987Abstract: A lighting fixture for producing a beam of light having a prescribed luminous flux spectrum. In one example, the lighting fixture comprises a plurality of groups of light-emitting devices, each such group configured to emit light having a distinct luminous flux spectrum, and a controller configurable to supply selected amounts of electrical power to the plurality of groups of light-emitting devices, such that the groups cooperate to produce a composite beam of light having a prescribed luminous flux spectrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2003Publication date: January 19, 2006Applicant: Color Kinetics, IncorporatedInventors: Alfred Ducharme, Frederick Morgan, Ihor Lys, Kevin Dowling, George Mueller
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Publication number: 20060002110Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for lighting systems, including high output linear lighting systems for various environments. The linear lighting systems may include power systems for driving light sources in high-voltage environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2005Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: Kevin Dowling, Kevin McCormick
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Publication number: 20050285547Abstract: Various exemplary implementations of light emitting diode (LED) based illumination products and methods are disclosed including, but not limited to, glow sticks, key chains, toys, balls, various game accessories, light bulbs, night lights, wall lights, wall switches, wall sockets, wall panels, modular lights, flexible lights, automotive lights, wearable accessories, light ropes, decorative lights such as icicles and icicle strings, light tubes, insect control lights and methods, and lighted air fresheners/scent dispensers. Any of the foregoing devices may be equipped with various types of user interfaces (both “local” and “remote”) to control light generated from the device. Additionally, devices may be controlled via light control information or programs stored in device memory and/or transmitted or downloaded to the devices (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2005Publication date: December 29, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: Colin Piepgras, George Mueller, Ihor Lys, Kevin Dowling, Frederick Morgan
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Publication number: 20050275626Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for providing audio/visual control systems that also control lighting systems, including for advanced control of lighting effects in real time by Video Jockeys and similar professionals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2005Publication date: December 15, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: George Mueller, Kevin Dowling, Ihor Lys
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Publication number: 20050276053Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for providing active and passive thermal or cooling facilities for LED lighting systems, including radiating and convective thermal facilities, including fans, phase change materials, conductive polymers, potting compounds, vents, ducts, and other thermal facilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2004Publication date: December 15, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, IncorporatedInventors: Edward Nortrup, George Mueller, Frederick Morgan, Ihor Lys, Kevin Dowling
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Patent number: 6975079Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for controlling the conversion of data inputs to a computer-based light system into lighting control signals. The methods and systems include facilities for controlling a nonlinear relationship between data inputs and lighting control signal ouputs. The nonlinear relationship may be programmed to account for varying responses of the viewer of a light source to different light source intensities.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2002Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: Ihor A. Lys, Frederick M. Morgan, Michael K. Blackwell, Alfred D. Ducharme
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Patent number: 6967448Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling illumination. In one example, one or more multi-color light sources are controlled based on one or more interruptions of power supplied to the light source(s). In another example, a pool or spa is illuminated by one or more multi-color light sources that may be employed as individually and independently controllable devices that may be controlled based on one or more interruptions in power. In another example, the selection of a particular illumination program for such light sources (e.g., by one or more interruptions in power) is indicated to a user via the radiation generated by the light sources.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Color Kinetics, IncorporatedInventors: Frederick M. Morgan, Ihor A. Lys, George G. Mueller, Kevin J. Dowling, Timothy Holmes, John Warwick
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Publication number: 20050253533Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing controllable power via an A.C. power source to LED-based lighting devices having an MR16 configuration. In one example, LED-based MR16 lighting devices may be coupled to A.C. power circuits that are controlled by conventional dimmers (i.e, “A.C. dimmer circuits”). In yet other aspects, one or more parameters relating to the light generated by LED-based light sources (e.g., intensity, color, color temperature, temporal characteristics, etc.) may be conveniently controlled via operation of a conventional A.C. dimmer and/or other signals present on the A.C. power circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: Ihor Lys, Kevin Dowling, Frederick Morgan
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Patent number: 6965205Abstract: Various exemplary implementations of light emitting diode (LED) based illumination products and methods are disclosed including, but not limited to, glow sticks, key chains, toys, balls, various game accessories, light bulbs, night lights, wall lights, wall switches, wall sockets, wall panels, modular lights, flexible lights, automotive lights, wearable accessories, light ropes, decorative lights such as icicles and icicle strings, light tubes, insect control lights and methods, and lighted air fresheners/scent dispensers. Any of the foregoing devices may be equipped with various types of user interfaces (both “local” and “remote”) to control light generated from the device. Additionally, devices may be controlled via light control information or programs stored in device memory and/or transmitted or downloaded to the devices (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2002Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: Colin Piepgras, George G. Mueller, Ihor A. Lys, Kevin J. Dowling, Frederick M. Morgan
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Publication number: 20050248299Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for lighting control, including a lighting system manager, a light show composer, a light system engine, and related facilities for the convenient authoring and execution of lighting shows using semiconductor-based illumination units.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2004Publication date: November 10, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: Brian Chemel, John Warwick, Frederick Morgan, Michael Blackwell, Kevin McCormick, Ihor Lys
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Publication number: 20050231133Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing and controlling power to loads including one or more LEDs. In one example, a controlled predetermined power is provided to a load without requiring any feedback information from the load (i.e., without monitoring a load voltage and/or load current). In another example, a “feed-forward” power driver for an LED-based light source combines the functionality of a DC-DC converter and a light source controller, and is configured to control the intensity of light generated by the light source based on modulating the average power delivered to the light source in a given time period, without monitoring and/or regulating the voltage or current provided to the light source. In various examples, significantly streamlined circuits having fewer components, higher overall power efficiencies, and smaller space requirements are realized.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventor: Ihor Lys
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Publication number: 20050219872Abstract: Power factor correction control methods and apparatus based on knowing in advance some information relating to anticipated load conditions (e.g., a desired power to be provided to a load). Based on “feeding-forward” known information about anticipated load conditions, power factor correction control loop response is significantly improved, particularly in situations in which the load power traverses a wide range in a short time period (e.g., load full off to load full on, or vice versa). As a result of improved control loop stability, smaller circuit components may be employed based on more predictable expectations for signal values, thereby reducing the cost and/or size of the implemented circuits. In one example, a processor controls both a feed-forward power factor correction apparatus and a feed-forward power driver for an LED-based light source to provide an efficient source of radiation using significantly streamlined circuits having fewer components and smaller space requirements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2005Publication date: October 6, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventor: Ihor Lys
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Publication number: 20050218870Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing and controlling power to at least some types of loads. In one example, a controlled predetermined power is provided to a load without requiring any feedback information from the load (i.e., without monitoring a load voltage and/or load current). In another example, a “feed-forward” power driver for an LED-based light source combines the functionality of a DC-DC converter and a light source controller, and is configured to control the intensity of light generated by the light source based on modulating the average power delivered to the light source in a given time period, without monitoring and/or regulating the voltage or current provided to the light source. In various examples, significantly streamlined circuits having fewer components, higher overall power efficiencies, and smaller space requirements are realized.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2005Publication date: October 6, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventor: Ihor Lys
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Publication number: 20050218838Abstract: Multiple lighting apparatus coupled together to form a lighting network, in which operating power is efficiently provided throughout the network based on a distributed DC voltage or a distributed AC voltage. Based on various power driver configurations, each lighting apparatus incorporates one or more power drivers for one or more LED-based loads. In one example, a controlled predetermined power is provided to a load without requiring any feedback information from the load (i.e., without monitoring a load voltage and/or load current). In another example, a “feed-forward” power driver for an LED-based light sources combines the functionality of a DC-DC converter and a light source controller, and is configured to control the intensity of light generated by the light source based on modulating the average power delivered to the light source in a given time period, without monitoring and/or regulating the voltage or current provided to the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2005Publication date: October 6, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventor: Ihor Lys
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Publication number: 20050213352Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing and controlling power to at least some types of loads. In one example, a controlled predetermined power is provided to a load without requiring any feedback information from the load (i.e., without monitoring a load voltage and/or load current). In another example, a “feed-forward” power driver for an LED-based light source combines the functionality of a DC-DC converter and a light source controller, and is configured to control the intensity of light generated by the light source based on modulating the average power delivered to the light source in a given time period, without monitoring and/or regulating the voltage or current provided to the light source. In various examples, significantly streamlined circuits having fewer components, higher overall power efficiencies, and smaller space requirements are realized.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventor: Ihor Lys
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Publication number: 20050213353Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing and controlling power to loads including one or more LEDs. In one example, a controlled predetermined power is provided to a load without requiring any feedback information from the load (i.e., without monitoring a load voltage and/or load current). In another example, a “feed-forward” power driver for an LED-based light source combines the functionality of a DC-DC converter and a light source controller, and is configured to control the intensity of light generated by the light source based on modulating the average power delivered to the light source in a given time period, without monitoring and/or regulating the voltage or current provided to the light source. In various examples, significantly streamlined circuits having fewer components, higher overall power efficiencies, and smaller space requirements are realized.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventor: Ihor Lys
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Patent number: 6936978Abstract: Methods and apparatus for remotely controlled illumination of liquids in a variety of environments. In one example, remotely controlled multi-color LED-based light sources are employed to achieve a wide range of enhanced lighting effects in liquids. In another example, a pool or spa is illuminated by one or more remotely controlled multicolor light sources that may be employed as individually and independently controllable devices, or coupled together to form a remotely controlled networked lighting system to provide a variety of programmable and/or coordinated color illumination effects in the pool or spa environment.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: Frederick M. Morgan, Ihor A. Lys, George G. Mueller, Kevin J. Dowling, Timothy Holmes, John Warwick
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Publication number: 20050151489Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing illumination in a marketplace. In one example, radiation comprising variable color light is generated using a plurality of LEDs. One or more articles in the marketplace are illuminated with the generated radiation, and the spectral content of the generated radiation is controllably varied over a period of time so that a customer of the marketplace perceives a change in color and/or an illusion of motion associated with the article(s) due to a selective color interaction between the generated radiation and the article(s). Examples of marketplaces include, but are not limited to, consumer environments, work environments, sporting environments, entertainment environments, retail establishments, restaurants, museums, art galleries and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: Ihor Lys, George Mueller, Michael Blackwell
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Publication number: 20050128751Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for lighting systems, including high output linear lighting systems for various environments. The linear lighting systems may include power systems for driving light sources in high-voltage environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2004Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, IncorporatedInventors: Brian Roberge, Colin Piepgras, Jeffrey Hyer, Kevin McCormick, Peter Swai, Frederick Morgan
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Publication number: 20050116667Abstract: A tile lighting system is provided in which an interior space of a tile is lit by LEDs, such as in a grid or edge-lit formation, and a light diffusing panel is disposed over the interior space. The tile lighting system can be combined with others to tile any surface, such as a floor, ceiling, wall, or building exterior. Lighting control signals can be supplied to generate a wide range of effects on the tile lighting units, including effects coordinated among different tile lighting units. Two- and three-dimensional embodiments are contemplated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2004Publication date: June 2, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, IncorporatedInventors: George Mueller, Ihor Lys, Frederick Morgan, Colin Piepgras, Brian Roberge, Hern Kim, Kevin Dowling, Derek Logan, Charles Cella