Abstract: A multispectral light assembly includes a multispectral light source configured to generate a plurality of different wavelengths of light, a light pipe positioned in front of the multispectral light source and configured to provide color mixing for two or more of the plurality of different wavelengths, a diffusive surface on the light pipe exit surface, and a projection lens positioned in front of the diffusive surface. A processor device is in communication with the multispectral light assemblies to control activation of the multispectral light source. A machine vision system includes an illumination assembly with a plurality of multispectral light assemblies, an optics assembly, a sensor assembly, and a processor device in communication with the optics assembly, the sensor assembly, and the illumination assembly.

Abstract: A light system having a hollow housing; a light source provided in the housing; means for mounting the housing to a pool wall or floor; and a lens provided at an open end of the housing, having at least a portion configured to modify at least a portion of the light to match, blend in with, or at least compliment the pool wall or floor; and a flange surrounding the periphery of the lens.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deployment of fixtures. The apparatus may include a system for controlling deployed fixtures. The system may receive user commands different devices in different formats. The fixtures may be independently addressable. The fixtures may be magnetically supported by a fixture support. A brace may join two or more fixture supports without reducing space available to support fixtures. The brace may join a fixture support to a fixture support accessory. An accessory may include a variable-angle junction. The fixture may include articulating joints for controlling the direction of a beam. The fixture may include a lens having an electrically controllable beam spread angle. The fixture may be stowable in the fixture support. The fixture may be slidable along a cord to adjust a height of the fixture. The fixture may include an extendable ring. The system may coordinate motions of the fixtures to follow a target. The fixture may include an elongated board.

Abstract: A lighting module includes a first printed circuit board (PCB) with a push button switch and a charging port, a second PCB with a light emitting diode (LED), a rechargeable battery sandwiched between the PCB's, and ring disposed between the PCB's and surrounding the battery. A device including the lighting module, a body having a cavity with an aperture, and a cap having a protrusion facing the body. The lighting module received in the cavity, with the cap covering the aperture. The protrusion and push button switch are positioned such that when the cap is pushed inward near the protrusion, the protrusion pushes the push button switch and activates the lighting module. The cap further includes a ridge surrounding the protrusion on the outward side, the ridge preventing the protrusion from being pushed into the push button switch, unless the cap is pressed at approximately a location of the protrusion.

Abstract: An active foodware system includes dining plates having visual stimulating, sensing, and wireless communication components. A visual stimulating component emits light to provide information or entertainment. The sensing component detects characteristics of the food received in the dining plate, such as weight or temperature. Data related to the food may be displayed on the visual stimulating component, or sent by the wireless communication component to a computer or mobile communication device. Computer software may display nutrition information on the visual stimulating component before, during, and after dining, or provide visual and auditory encouragement for children to eat.

Abstract: An LED high bay includes a housing, a hand-separable connector, and an LED driver disposed within the housing. The housing includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion hingedly attached to the first housing portion, and at least one hand-operable latch opposite the hinge and configured for fixing the second housing portion to the first housing portion. The LED driver may be replaced by opening the housing by releasing the latch and disconnecting the LED driver from the connector, while the LED high bay remains installed or held to a structure, or portion thereof, with a support member.

Abstract: An optical system includes a light guide member having a light-incident surface, a first surface, a light-emitting surface facing the first surface, a first end surface, a second end surface, a plurality of collimating lenses disposed on the light-incident surface and being arranged along a first direction, and a plurality of prism pieces. The plurality of prism pieces include two or more prism pieces having different inclination angles with respect to the light-incident surface depending on positions of the prism pieces in at least the first direction, and each of the inclination angles of the two or more prism pieces is an angle formed between the first direction and the longitudinal axis of a corresponding prism piece. Each of the inclination angles of the two or more prism pieces increases as the corresponding prism piece is positioned closer to any of the first end surface or the second end surface.

Abstract: A wedge tool includes an elongated body having a cavity disposed within its proximal portion, the body having two vertical sides intersecting two force-applying surfaces with a tapered, curved profile to define a blade at a distal end of the body. At least one a light emitter within the body emits light from the distal portion. A power source is disposed within the cavity for providing power to the light emitter.

Abstract: A decorative lamp includes a base; at least three LED circuit boards, a plurality of LED lamp beads distributed on an outer surface of each LED circuit board; a main control board electrically connected with the LED circuit boards and having a controller configured to send a timing signal; a driving power electrically connected with the main control board and having a PWM driving circuit electrically connected with the LED circuit boards, for receiving the timing signal sent by the controller and outputting a PWM signal according to the received timing signal; and a hollow lampshade surrounding the LED circuit boards and the main control board.

Abstract: An illumination system configured to be attached to a rear of a vehicle with a tow hitch, and positioned to direct light towards the ground behind the vehicle and the tow hitch. The illumination system including a housing, a socket with differently shaped fingers for attachment to the housing in a proper orientation. An LED light is received in the socket for directing light rays in a first direction, and an inner lens is coupled to the LED, and configured to receive the light rays such that a flat portion of the lens directs some of the light rays substantially along the first direction and an angled portion of the lens directs some of the light rays in a second direction different from the first direction. A protective outer lens surrounds the inner lens, and includes transparent and opaque portions.

Abstract: A high-bay luminaire includes an upper housing having an outer wall with an outer wall having a plurality of first heat fins extending therefrom, and an interior surface defining an interior compartment with an angled wall; a base connected to the upper housing; a light emitter connected to the base; a lens connected to the base and positioned below the light emitter; and a driver connected to the angled wall by a driver bracket and positioned adjacent the interior surface.

Abstract: A lighted railing assembly with at least one railing member includes an inner cavity, a battery disposed within the inner cavity and a lighting device powered by the battery. A solar panel is integrated into the railing member and is electrically coupled to charge the battery. A controller is configured to control charging of the battery and activation of the lighting device in response to a signal provided by an ambient light sensor.

Abstract: A light bulb assembly that includes a crystal modifier, a housing, a mechanical attachment, a light source, electrical components, and a threaded insert is disclosed herein. The crystal modifier is secured to the housing using a mechanical attachment such as a clamp, clip, spring, shim, thread, or ring. The light source and electrical components are provided in the housing, where the light source is positioned to project light into the crystal modifier. The threaded insert is attached to the housing opposite the crystal modifier and is configured to provide the electrical components and light source with a connection to a power source when the threaded insert is in electrical contact with the power source.

Abstract: A switch includes magnet for biasing a contact arm into a close position, the contact arm forced into an open position when an actuating force is applied to an extending portion of the arm. The switch can be operatively coupled to a zipper system of a container such that a zipper slider, when moved to a closed position of the zipper system, contact the extending portion of the arm to provide the actuating force. A circuit is formed by electrically connecting the switch to a battery and light source. The light source illuminates the interior of the container when the zipper slider is moved from a closed zipper system position.

Abstract: A lighting system having a plurality of lighting devices continuously arranged along the longitudinal direction of a tunnel, such that the distance between the lighting devices corresponds to the flicker frequency for the speed of traffic traveling through the tunnel. Each of the lighting devices includes a longitudinal base, means for securing the base to the tunnel, a translucent cover, at least one printed circuit board (PCB), and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged on the PCB to form at least one row. The distance between the LEDs is selected such that the angle of emission of the LEDs, provide in the longitudinal direction, a substantially uniform illumination distribution at the desired height of the lighting device. The means of securing the base to the tunnel enables adjustment of an angle of inclination of each lighting device, relative to the transverse direction of the tunnel to create a substantially uniform light output.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes a surface rim, a rotation ring, a light holder and a retractable tube. The surface rim has a rim cover, and a rim wall protruding from the rim cover and defining a light opening. The rotation ring is held by the rim wall to be rotatable along an axis of a center of the light opening. The light holder is used for support a light source. The light holder is fixed to the rotation ring by two rotation axles so that the light holder is capable of orienting a light source in a plurality of angles with respect to a plane of the rotation ring. The retractable tube has an optical cover, such that a distance between the optical cover and the light source is adjustable.

Abstract: An optical device configured to be attached to a rear of a vehicle to provide exterior lighting, and to control the direction and intensity of the exterior lighting. The optical device having a socket configured to be attached to the rear of the vehicle, a light positioned within the socket and configured to emit light rays, an inner lens positioned within the socket and configured to receive the light rays, an outer lens positioned within the socket and surrounding the inner lens, and a molded plastic device positioned in front of or attached to the outer lens to create a cut pattern to allow the light rays to be focused in a desired area.

Abstract: A strip lamp includes an illuminating lamp and a power supply module. The illuminating lamp includes a lamp body, a light guide plate, a control panel, an LED lamp panel and a PCBA mainboard. The LED lamp panel and the PCBA mainboard are installed in the lamp body. The light guide plate is disposed over the lamp body and is located on a light emitting side of the LED lamp panel. The PCBA mainboard is provided with a first interface at an end of the lamp body. An opening matched with the first interface is formed in a position, closed to the first interface, of the lamp body. The charging PCB is provided with a second interface extending out of a connector of the power supply module. The independent rechargeable power supply module is used to supply power to the illuminating lamp.

Abstract: A flashlight assembly includes a light assembly with a light source and a heat sink, a power source, an electromechanical switch assembly for coupling the light source with the power source, and a metallic housing having first and second bodies coupled together to define an interior volume and including a power source compartment. The light assembly is disposed in the interior volume and compressed between the first and second bodies to secure it to the metallic housing.

Abstract: A backlight assembly includes a first sub-optical film with first edge portions, and a supporting frame including a first supporting portion which includes rims. At least one rim includes a first positioning groove and second positioning grooves, the first edge portion includes a first positioning portion in the first positioning groove and second positioning portions in the second positioning grooves; a difference between sizes of the first positioning groove and the first positioning portion is a first space, a difference between a size of each second positioning groove and that of the second positioning portion is a second space greater than the first space; the first edge portions include a first sub-edge portion, the first positioning portion is located at a midpoint of the first sub-edge portion, and the second positioning portions are distributed on both sides of the first positioning portion.