Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an optical device (1) comprising at least one light source (16), at least one light guide (10) having an entry surface (11) facing the light source (16), and having an exit surface (12) formed at an end of the light guide (10) lying opposite the entry surface (11), in order to allow light entering into the light guide (10) to exit same, and a projection optics (20) which is designed to project the light exiting the exit surface (12) onto a projection plane (26) provided at a distance from and at an angle of inclination (?) relative to a main direction of emission (Z) of the optical device (1).

Abstract: An optics support system for an aircraft light comprises: a multi-layer support board, having a main plane of extension; an LED arranged on the multi-layer support board; a first set of leg stands, positioned around the LED, wherein the first set of leg stands provides first abutment surfaces for arranging an optical element, having a corresponding set of legs, over the LED in a first orientation; and a second set of leg stands, positioned around the LED. The second set of leg stands provides second abutment surfaces for arranging the optical element over the LED in a second orientation; and the first abutment surfaces and the second abutment surfaces are at different heights in a z-dimension of the multi-layer support board, orthogonal to the main plane of extension.

Abstract: An interior aircraft lighting assembly comprises: at least one infrared lighting device for emitting infrared light; at least one further lighting device for emitting visible light; a lighting assembly controller for controlling an operation of the at least one infrared lighting device and of the at least one further lighting device; a supplementary infrared lighting device controller; and a power supply network, which is configured for supplying electric power from the lighting assembly controller to the at least one further lighting device. The supplementary infrared lighting device controller is tapped into the power supply network. The lighting assembly controller is configured to provide an electric trigger pulse on the power supply network for activating the at least one infrared lighting device.

Abstract: An aircraft light comprises a light source support board, having a light source side and a back side; and a light source, arranged on the light source side of the light source support board; wherein the light source support board comprises a first metallic layer, the first metallic layer forming conductive traces on the light source side of the light source support board; an isolating layer; a second metallic layer, wherein the isolating layer is arranged between the first metallic layer and the second metallic layer and isolates the second metallic layer from the first metallic layer; and a support board core layer. A cavity is provided in the support board core layer.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting arrangement for a lighting fixture includes: a lighting strip comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged along a length of the lighting strip; a first multi-faceted side wall reflector extending from a first side of the lighting strip at an angle such that the first multi-faceted side wall reflector extends along an entire length of the lighting strip and away from a bottom portion of a light emitting portion of each of the light emitting diodes (LEDs); and a second multi-faceted side wall reflector extending from a second, opposite side of the lighting strip at an angle such that the second multi-faceted side wall reflector extends along an entire length of the lighting strip away from the bottom portion of the light emitting portion of each of the light emitting diodes (LEDs).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an optical device (1) comprising at least one light source (16), at least one light guide (10) having an entry surface (11) facing the light source (16), and having an exit surface (12) formed at an end of the light guide (10) lying opposite the entry surface (11), in order to allow light entering into the light guide (10) to exit same, and a projection optics (20) which is designed to project the light exiting the exit surface (12) onto a projection plane (26) provided at a distance from and at an angle of inclination (?) relative to a main direction of emission (Z) of the optical device (1).

Abstract: An aircraft light includes a light source support board; at least one light source, arranged on a light source side of the light source support board, the at least one light source being arranged to provide an aircraft light output of the aircraft light; a light transmission opening through the light source sup-port board, the light transmission opening extending between the light source side of the light source support board and a back side of the light source support board; an electronics accommodation space on the back side of the light source support board; a first auxiliary support board, arranged in the electronics accommodation space; a second auxiliary support board, arranged in the electronics accommodation space; and an opto-electronic component, arranged on the second auxiliary support board and oriented towards the light transmission opening.

Abstract: An elongated aircraft cabin light for illuminating a passenger cabin of an aircraft from a ceiling of the passenger cabin comprises: a row arrangement of a plurality of light modules, extending along a longitudinal direction (L) of the elongated aircraft cabin light. Each of the plurality of light modules comprises at least one light source. The plurality of light modules include a plurality of intermediate light modules and, on at least one end of the row arrangement, an end light module. Each of the plurality of intermediate light modules is configured for emitting a downward light output and at least one lateral light output towards at least one lateral side.

Abstract: An aircraft overhead passenger service unit, which is configured to be mounted in a passenger cabin of an aircraft above a passenger seating space, comprises a visual sign structure extending downward from the aircraft overhead passenger service unit. The visual sign structure comprises a signal light and a wall illumination light. The signal light is arranged on a first side of the visual sign structure facing rearward. The signal light comprises at least one first switchable light source. The wall illumination light is arranged on a second side of the visual sign structure facing forward. The wall illumination light comprises at least one second switchable light source and a light directing element. The at least one second switchable light source and the light directing element are arranged to provide a wall illumination light output towards a lateral side of the aircraft overhead passenger service unit.

Abstract: An aircraft light comprises: at least one light source for providing an aircraft light output; a light sensor for detecting a performance level of the aircraft light output; and a sensor cap, arranged over the light sensor and defining a cavity for accommodating the light sensor. The sensor cap has a layered structure comprising: a cap-shaped support layer; a first coating layer, wherein the first coating layer is made of a first metal and is arranged on an inner side of the cap-shaped support layer; and a second coating layer. The second coating layer is made of a second metal and is arranged on the first coating layer.

Abstract: An aircraft light comprises: a support element, supporting at least one light source; an injection molded optical element, made of light transmissive silicone rubber; and a layer of light transmissive silicone rubber arranged between at least a portion of the injection molded optical element and at least a portion of the support element. The layer of light transmissive silicone rubber provides adhesion between the injection molded optical element and the support element.

Abstract: Carrying out, over a network infrastructure, secure execution of cryptographic operations using a public/private key pair is described, wherein the private key is permanently stored on a second computing device that is remote to and accessible to the first computing device through an open network. The method includes establishing a secure connection over the open network between the first computing device and the second computing device, sending a file via the secure connection over the open network to the second computing device and instructing the second computing device to: encrypt or decrypt the file with a private key, of the public/private key pair, that is stored on the second computing device; and send the encrypted or decrypted file to the first computing device via the secure connection over the open network. The encrypted or decrypted file is then received over the open network from the second computing device.

Abstract: An arrangement or a projection headlight with a modulator, in particular with a DMD, is disclosed. In this case, a projection lens of the arrangement not only images the image content of the modulator in the surrounding area, but also images the surrounding area on the modulator. The modulator can thus guide the imaging of the surrounding area to a camera and reflect light from a light source into the surrounding area.

Abstract: A lighting fixture adapted for installation in a handrail having an extruded durable light fixture design and assembly that will allow handrail lighting features for stairways, pathways and architectural features providing a simplified lighting installation and replacement structure. The design enables installation and replacement of very long runs of linear lighting elements that can be installed or removed from handrail at a single end of an installed handrail.

Abstract: An exterior aircraft light comprises a housing defining an interior space; a light output generation unit comprising at least one light source; power supply electronics, coupled to the light output generation unit for driving a light output of the exterior aircraft light and a draining device for draining the interior space. At least one of the light output generation unit and the power supply electronics is arranged within the interior space. The draining device comprises a first drainage tube for receiving fluid, a second drainage tube for receiving fluid; and a fluid discharge port for discharging fluid out of the housing. Each of the first and second drainage tubes comprises a valve mechanism for selectively sealing and opening the respective drainage tube with respect to the interior space.

Abstract: An interior aircraft lighting assembly comprises: at least one infrared lighting device for emitting infrared light; at least one further lighting device for emitting visible light; a lighting assembly controller for controlling an operation of the at least one infrared lighting device and of the at least one further lighting device; a supplementary infrared lighting device controller; and a power supply network, which is configured for supplying electric power from the lighting assembly controller to the at least one further lighting device. The supplementary infrared lighting device controller is tapped into the power supply network. The lighting assembly controller is configured to provide an electric trigger pulse on the power supply network for activating the at least one infrared lighting device.

Abstract: An exterior aircraft light comprises a housing defining an interior space; a light output generation unit comprising at least one light source; power supply electronics, coupled to the light output generation unit for driving a light out-put of the exterior aircraft light; and a draining device for draining the interior space. The draining device comprises a first drainage tube for receiving fluid, which is to be drained from the interior space; a second drain-age tube for receiving fluid, which is to be drained from the interior space; and a fluid discharge port for discharging fluid out of the housing, wherein the fluid discharge port is in fluid communication with the first drainage tube and with the second drainage tube. Each of the first drainage tube and the second drainage tube comprises a valve mechanism for selectively sealing and opening the respective drainage tube with respect to the interior space.

Abstract: An exterior aircraft light comprise at least one light emission assembly that includes at least one light source; a cup-shaped reflector; and a light transmissive cover for the cup-shaped reflector. The at least one light source is arranged at a bottom portion of the cup-shaped reflector and a light output opening is provided at a top portion of the cup-shaped reflector. The light transmissive cover comprises a lid portion, extending across the light output opening of the cup-shaped reflector; and a column-shaped light collimating portion, extending from the lid portion into the cup-shaped reflector towards the at least on light source and comprising a light collimation surface facing the at least one light source. The lid portion comprises, on at least one side thereof, a light dispersing profile.

Abstract: An aircraft passenger reading light, which is operable in at least two predetermined configurations, comprises: a light source; an optical element; and an actuation mechanism, which is configured to modify a distance between the light source and the optical element. The distance (D) between the light source and the optical element differs in the at least two predetermined configurations and a spatial extension of the illumination, which results from the light output of the light source and the optical element, differs in the at least two predetermined configurations.

Abstract: An interior aircraft lighting assembly comprises: at least one infrared lighting device for emitting infrared light; at least one further lighting device for emitting visible light; a lighting assembly controller for controlling an operation of the at least one infrared lighting device and of the at least one further lighting device; a supplementary infrared lighting device controller; and a power supply network, which is configured for supplying electric power from the lighting assembly controller to the at least one further lighting device. The supplementary infrared lighting device controller is tapped into the power supply network. The lighting assembly controller is configured to provide an electric trigger pulse on the power supply network for activating the at least one infrared lighting device.