Abstract: An illuminating device is disclosed in this invention. The illuminating device includes a shell, a light module, and a fan. The light module is disposed on the shell. The shell includes a sealed space. The fan is disposed within the sealed space.

Abstract: An alternating-current (AC) light-emitting diode (LED) apparatus is disclosed. A rectifier rectifies a power AC voltage to generate a rectified voltage, which is monitored by a controller. A number of LEDs are electrically coupled between the rectified voltage and a ground. A number of switches correspondingly control at least a portion of the LEDs respectively, wherein one terminal of each switch is electrically coupled to one electrode of the corresponding LED or LEDs. The switches are controlled by the controller according to the rectified voltage.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) light source suitable for being electrically connected with a power line is provided. The LED light source includes an LED array, a power line communication (PLC) unit and a current control unit. The PLC unit is electrically connected with the power line, and the current control unit is electrically connected with the LED array and the PLC unit.

Abstract: A power distribution system for applying electric power to a plurality of lighting units is provided. The power distribution system includes at least one user interface having a first pairing setting unit, a plurality of second pairing setting units, and a power line. The user interface is electrically connected with a power source. Each of the second pairing setting units is electrically connected with one of the lighting units, respectively. The power line connected with the lighting units is electrically connected between the first pairing setting unit and the second pairing setting units. Each of the second pairing setting units is capable of receiving an electrical signal output by the first pairing setting unit and determining whether the lighting unit controlled thereby is turned on or not. Therefore, each of the second pairing setting units connected with the same power line can be controlled individually.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a power converter, which receives a rectified voltage converted by a rectifier that is coupled to receive an output of a dimmer. The power converter generates a direct-current output voltage according to the rectified voltage in a non-isolated switching boost mode, and the generated direct-current output voltage is provided to at least one solid-state lighting element.

Abstract: An alternating-current (AC) light-emitting diode (LED) apparatus is disclosed. A rectifier rectifies a power AC voltage to generate a rectified voltage, which is monitored by a controller. A number of LEDs are electrically coupled between the rectified voltage and a ground. A number of switches correspondingly control at least a portion of the LEDs respectively, wherein one terminal of each switch is electrically coupled to one electrode of the corresponding LED or LEDs. The switches are controlled by the controller according to the rectified voltage.

Abstract: An emergency exit indicator includes a light source, a visual indicator and a power line communication unit, wherein the visual indicator is disposed within the illumination scope of the light source, and the power line communication unit is electrically connected to the light source. The emergency exit indicator is capable of altering the displayed escape information. The present invention further provides an emergency exit indicating system using the above-mentioned emergency exit indicator and can more precisely display the escape information.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lamp includes a lamp body, an LED array, a light driving unit and a light detection unit. The LED array and the light detection unit are disposed in the lamp body. The light driving unit receives at least one electric signal and then converts it to at least one current signal for driving the LED array to radiate at least one first light beam. The light detection unit converts at least one second light beam irradiating the lamp body into a detect signal.

Abstract: A load control module suitable for an electrical equipment is disclosed, wherein the electrical equipment is coupled to a switch. The load control module includes an energy storage unit, a microprocessor, and a pulse control unit. The energy storage unit still outputs a reserved voltage for a predetermined time when the switch is turned off. Besides, the energy storage unit switches the level of an indication signal according to the on/off state of the switch. Along with the change in the level of the indication signal, the microprocessor regulates the duty cycle of a modulation signal through different control methods respectively within and without a fine tuning time. Thereby, the load control module regulates the level of a control voltage according to the on/off state of the switch so as to achieve a diversified control function.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating silicon carbide material are disclosed. One method includes: recycling carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from a plant; and employing the recycled carbon dioxide and silicon dioxide (SiO2) to produce the silicon carbide (SiC) material and oxygen. Another method includes: recycling a carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from a plant; and employing the recycled carbon dioxide and silicon (Si) to produce silicon carbide (SiC) material and oxygen.

Abstract: A green building is disclosed. The green building includes at least one plant growing area with plants, at least one lighting device and a heat pump. The lighting device radiates light onto the plant growing area. The heat pump receives environmental heat.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a light-emitting diode (LED) illumination apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing, an LED substrate, at least two electrical-insulation clamping members and associated screws, and a heat-conduction pad. At least one LED chip is fixed on the surface of the LED substrate. Each electrical-insulation clamping member has a threaded hole for screwing the screw in order to fasten the electrical-insulation clamping member to the housing; and each electrical-insulation clamping member has a recess for clamping the LED substrate. The heat-conduction pad is disposed between the housing and the LED substrate, and is used to conduct heat generated by the LED chip.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an illumination system adaptable to a cooling appliance. The illumination system includes a lighting module, a mode switch and a controller. Specifically, the lighting module includes at least one lighting device; the mode switch is used to determine a power mode for the lighting module; and the controller provides corresponding power to the lighting device according to the power mode. In one embodiment, the illumination system further includes a heating module having a heater for providing heat to the controller. In another embodiment, the lighting device is disposed near the controller.

Abstract: A heat sink including an inner piece and an outer piece is provided. The inner piece has a side surface. The outer piece is disposed around the inner piece and has an inner side surface, wherein the side surface of the inner piece is riveted to the inner side surface of the outer piece to form an interface, and an area ratio of the interface and the side surface of the inner piece is between 0.6 and 0.95. The light emitting diode lamp using the heat sink is also provided.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus including a stationary support, a lighting body, a transparent cover, and a self-cleaning layer is provided. The lighting body pivotally connects to the stationary support and includes a holder and a light-emitting diode module. The holder has a first portion and a second portion. The light-emitting diode module is installed in the first portion of the holder. The transparent cover is located between the first portion and the second portion and covers the light-emitting diode module. The self-cleaning layer covers the surface of the transparent cover to filter UV light from the environment.

Abstract: A power distribution system for applying electric power to a plurality of lighting units is provided. The power distribution system includes at least one user interface having a first pairing setting unit, a plurality of second pairing setting units, and a power line. The user interface is electrically connected with a power source. Each of the second pairing setting units is electrically connected with one of the lighting units, respectively. The power line connected with the lighting units is electrically connected between the first pairing setting unit and the second pairing setting units. Each of the second pairing setting units is capable of receiving an electrical signal output by the first pairing setting unit and determining whether the lighting unit controlled thereby is turned on or not. Therefore, each of the second pairing setting units connected with the same power line can be controlled individually.

Abstract: A power-saving lighting apparatus including an upper housing, a bottom cover assembled with the upper housing, a lighting module and a positioning member is provided. The lighting module is disposed between the upper housing and the bottom cover, and the lighting module is mechanically supported by the bottom cover. The positioning member is disposed on the lighting module, wherein a relative position of the lighting module and the bottom cover is maintained by the positioning member.

Abstract: A load control module suitable for an electrical equipments driven by an operation of a switch is disclosed. The load control module includes an energy storage unit, a signal transforming unit, a first control unit and a second control unit. The energy storage unit still outputs a reserved voltage for a predetermined time during the switch is turned off. The signal transforming unit and the first and the second control unit are driven by the reserved voltage. With a different switching speed of the switch, the second control unit may operate in coordination with the actions of the signal transforming unit and the first control unit to regulate a level of the control voltage, or maintain the level of the control voltage in a current state. The electrical equipments may perform diversified control functions under control of the load control module operated in coordination with an operation of the switch.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) lamp suitable for being electrically connected with a power supply includes a frame, a body connected to the frame, and an LED array module and a fan disposed on the body. The frame includes a bottom plate having an opening and a plurality of posts each having a first locking portion. The body has a base and a plurality of heat dissipation fins. The base has an accommodating space corresponding to the opening and a plurality of second locking portions. The second locking portions are respectively locked with the first locking portions. An air channel is between any two adjacent heat dissipation fins. The LED array module located in the accommodating space and the fan are electrically connected with the power supply. The fan is for generating an airflow blowing the air channels and the base for dissipating heat from the LED array module.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) illumination apparatus including a housing, an LED light source, and a power supply unit is provided. The housing has a light source accommodating space, a power supply accommodating space and a thermal isolation channel linked to the atmosphere, wherein the thermal isolation channel is located between the light source accommodating space and the power supply accommodating space. The LED light source is disposed in the light source accommodating space and the power supply unit is disposed in the power supply accommodating space. The thermal isolation channel is capable of preventing thermal interference between the LED light source and the power supply unit.