Abstract: A lighting apparatus including a light generating device and at least one light wavelength conversion element and also at least one light directing means is provided. The light generating device and the at least one light directing means are configured in such a way that linearly polarized light is generated and directed from different directions to the at least one light wavelength conversion element, such that the linearly polarized light impinges on a surface of the at least one light wavelength conversion element from different directions in each case at an angle of incidence which corresponds to a Brewster angle, wherein the polarization direction of the linearly polarized light is parallel to the plane of incidence thereof.

Abstract: Techniques for bonding a luminescent material to a thermally conductive substrate using a low temperature glass to provide a wavelength converter system are provided. A dichroic coating is deposited on a thermally conductive substrate. The dichroic coating includes alternating layers of a first material having a first refractive index and a second material having a second refractive index which is greater than the first refractive index. A buffer layer is deposited on the dichroic coating. A wavelength converter is bonded to the buffer layer by a layer of low temperature glass. In some embodiments, the wavelength converter includes a phosphor for converting a primary light from an excitation source into a secondary light.

Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to a lighting device, e.g. for greenhouse lighting, including a substrate with an array of electrically-powered light radiation sources, e.g. power LEDs. The sources of array are arranged in a first set and in a second set to emit a blue radiation and a red radiation, respectively.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a lighting apparatus is provided. The lighting apparatus includes a primary light generating device configured to generate a primary light beam, a phosphor body configured to at least partly convert the primary light beam into secondary light, and a shell-shaped reflector situated in a primary light path between the primary light generating device and the phosphor body. The reflector has in at least one part of its reflection surface a plurality of grooves which run openly in their longitudinal extent and which are arranged parallel to one another.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a circuit arrangement for operating light sources is provided. The circuit arrangement includes an input for inputting an input voltage, an output for outputting an output current, a first interface for controlling the circuit arrangement, and a second interface. The circuit arrangement is configured to set two different operating modes: in a first operating mode the circuit arrangement is configured to be controlled via the first interface and to receive information concerning the output current via the second interface and to correspondingly set the output current at the output, and in a second operating mode the circuit arrangement is configured to be controlled and to receive the information about the output current to be set at the output via the first interface, and to receive information from a sensor via the second interface and to process said information.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a holding device for lamps in vehicle lights is provided. The holding device may include a plate-like section that is provided with at least one receptacle for a lamp, and socket contacts for the energy supply of the lamp arranged in the receptacle. The at least one receptacle is realized in such a way that it provides space for different types of lamps.

Abstract: A laser activated remote phosphor system may include a radiation source configured to emit excitation radiation and a conversion element which has a phosphor and is able to be irradiated by the excitation radiation. An input coupling surface of the conversion element has a delimitation line beyond which a central excitation spot of the excitation radiation radiates at least in sections.

Abstract: A method for operating a lighting device having multiple light sources may include determining a measure of a supply voltage and switching the light sources into one or more parallel strands, wherein the light sources in each strand are connected in series, in each case according to the measured value of the supply voltage. Automatic determination of a number of light sources in at least one of the strands, the number corresponding to the largest whole number which, when multiplied by a specifiable forward voltage of each of the light sources, is less than the measured value of the supply voltage. During switching of the light sources the exact number of light sources determined in the at least one strand is connected in series.

Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle is provided. The lighting device includes a light source with which at least one of useful light or assist light can be emitted into the surroundings, a sensor with which at least one of useful light or assist light reflected by the surroundings can be at least partially detected, and an electronic unit for evaluating at least one of the useful light or assist light sensed by the sensor.

Abstract: A support structure for electrically-powered lighting devices (e.g. LED modules) includes: an elongated laminar substrate having first and second mutually opposed surfaces, a layer of electrically-conductive material, e.g. copper, on the first surface of the laminar substrate, the layer including etching forming first electrically-conductive formations extending along the first surface of the laminar substrate, a distribution of electrically-conductive areas on the second surface of the laminar substrate, the distribution including electrically-conductive areas formed by means of etching and distributed with a constant separation pitch along the second surface of the laminar substrate, electrically-conductive vias extending through the laminar substrate to connect the first electrically-conductive formations and the electrically-conductive areas in said distribution, and a network of second electrically-conductive formations including electrically-conductive ink deposited (e.g.

Abstract: A light module for providing polychromatic light is provided. The light module includes a wavelength conversion element, a first light source for emitting a first light beam in a first wavelength range, and at least one second light source for emitting a second light beam. The element is configured to convert primary light radiated in by the first light beam into a first conversion light and to convert primary light radiated in by the at least one second light beam into a second conversion light. At least the first conversion light and the second conversion light together form a third light beam. The module further includes a control unit configured for predefining a first luminous intensity for the first light source and/or a second luminous intensity for the at least one second light source depending on a measurement of the light color of the third light beam.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, lighting sources having operating parameter(s) which is controllable in lighting sequence(s) as a function of a time code data set coupled with the sequence, are controlled in cooperation with virtual/augmented reality device(s), by: providing a repository of operating data files for the sources, coupled with the lighting sources, with each data file including time code data set(s) for lighting sequence(s) for a source among the lighting sources, retrieving in the data repository operating data file(s) coupled with a selected one of the lighting sources, and detecting a virtual/augmented reality signal from the virtual/augmented reality device(s), indicative of the fact that the virtual/augmented reality device is gazing at and/or is recognizing the selected lighting source, and operating the selected lighting source by controlling the operating parameter(s) as a function of the operating data included in the operating data file retrieved and of the virtual/augmented reali

Abstract: A solar simulator with at least one lamp module, where the luminous module contains multiple light generating units is disclosed. Each of the light generating units contain at least one semiconductor light source, which generate light in a plurality of separately controllable wavelength ranges. Disposed downstream from the light generating units is a light-concentrating primary optical unit. A light-homogenizing secondary optical unit is likewise disposed downstream of the light generating units. And an imaging tertiary optical unit is disposed downstream of the secondary optical unit. A method for operating the solar simulator and the light generating units in such a way that the solar simulator generates light radiation that alters over time is also disclosed.

Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to a sensor unit having a plurality of sensor elements, the detection data of which are used for controlling an opto-electronic light source. According to various embodiments, the plurality of sensor elements are arranged on a substrate body, which is provided in the form of a molded circuit carrier made of a plastic material, and detect different regions and/or sizes.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a pulverulent precursor material of the general formula M1xM2y(Si,Al)12(O,N)16 or M12-zM2zSi8Al4N16 having the method steps A) producing a pulverulent mixture of starting materials, B) calcining the mixture under a protective gas atmosphere and subsequent grinding, wherein in method step A) at least one nitride with a specific surface area of greater than 2 m2/g is selected as starting material. A pulverulent precursor material and the use thereof are additionally provided.

Abstract: In various embodiments, lighting sources including at least one operating parameter, which is controllable in at least one lighting sequence as a function of a time code data set coupled with the sequence, are controlled by providing a repository of operating data files for the sources coupled with the lighting sources with each data file including at least one time code data set for at least one lighting sequence for a respective one of the lighting sources, by retrieving in the data repository at least one operating data file coupled with a selected one of the lighting sources, and by operating the selected lighting source by controlling the at least one operating parameter as a function of the operating data included in the operating data file retrieved.

Abstract: A lighting device comprising: an elongated laminar substrate having opposed front and back surfaces, one or more electrically-powered light radiation sources, e.g. LED sources, at the front surface of the substrate, a protective encapsulation sealingly encapsulating the substrate and the light radiation source(s), the encapsulation being light-permeable to facilitate propagation of light radiation from the device. The encapsulation includes thermally-conductive material at the back surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A connection device for electrical connection of a lighting means of a vehicle headlight, includes a vehicle connection for connection to the vehicle headlight connection of the vehicle, a lighting means connection for the electrical coupling of the at least one lighting means of the vehicle headlight, an on-board power supply system connection for connection to an electrical on-board power supply system of the vehicle, a lighting means simulation unit connected to the vehicle connection and to the on-board power supply system connection to detect the electrical quantity and to simulate a predefinable lighting means taking account of the detected electrical quantity on the vehicle connection, and a control unit connected to the lighting means connection and to the on-board power supply system connection to determine a control signal depending on the detected electrical quantity and to control the lighting means depending on the determined control signal.

Abstract: A method for image processing is disclosed. A non-normalized cross correlation is used to produce a cross correlation matrix between a recorded image, which contains at least one captured object, and a reference image, which contains a reference object. A comparison between a plurality of regions of the correlation matrix is carried out for a respectively captured object. A decision as to whether the respectively captured object and the reference object correspond is made on the basis of a result of the comparison. The non-normalized cross correlation is carried out by means of the equation CC ri , rj = ? x = 0 NTx ? ? ? y = 0 NTy ? ? T x , y · Img ( x - ri ) , ( y - rj ) .

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, lighting sources, having operating parameter(s) which is controllable in lighting sequence(s) as a function of a time code data set coupled with the sequence, are controlled: by providing a repository of operating data files for the lighting sources coupled with lighting sources, with each data file including time code data set(s) for lighting sequence(s) for one of the lighting sources, by detecting ambient lighting level signal(s) at the ambient where the lighting sources are located, by retrieving in the data repository operating data file(s) coupled with a selected one of the lighting sources, and by operating the selected lighting source by controlling the operating parameter(s) as a function of the operating data included in the operating data file retrieved and as a function of the ambient lighting level signal.