Abstract: Apparatus for an extension system that enables connecting a charger or power source to an electrical device that is mounted at a location not readily accessible without requiring an assistive device. The system includes an extension device and an extension cable. The extension device includes a pole with a holder. The extension cable has a cable connector that is received by the holder. The holder includes a window allowing an operator to see an indicator associated with the electrical device. The cable connector is one half of a connector assembly. The other half of the connector assembly is connected to the electrical device. The two connectors have a magnetically attraction that pulls the connector halves together to form an electrical connection. The connector assembly disengages upon application of a tugging or pulling force greater than that attributed to the weight of the extension cable dangling from the rechargeable device.
Abstract: Apparatus for illuminating an object with light that is controlled for intensity and color temperature. A ceiling mounted luminaire contains a circuit that controls the intensity and color temperature of light emitting diodes (LEDs). In one embodiment the circuit is battery powered. A remote unit provides input to the luminaire for controlling the intensity and color temperature of the emitted light. The frequency of a pulse width modulation (PWM) device is varied to control the intensity of an associated LED. The duty cycle or voltage of a pulse width modulation (PWM) device is varied to control the color temperature of an associated LED. In one embodiment a single LED with the desired color temperature range and intensity level is used. In another embodiment multiple LEDs with different color temperature ranges are controlled to provide a mixed output at the desired color temperature and intensity.