Patents Examined by Monica C King
  • Patent number: 12075545
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for crosstalk mitigation in a lighting system. The apparatus may include a circuit. The circuit may be configured to receive electrical power. The circuit may be configured to provide lighting power from the electrical power, along an electrical power transmission line, to a light-emitting diode (“LED”) light fixture. The circuit may be configured to transmit along the electrical power transmission line first lighting control information that is configured to control light emitted from the fixture. The circuit may be configured to transmit along the electrical power transmission line second lighting control information that is defined by a pattern in the lighting power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Wangs Alliance Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Sabolcik, Suman Minnaganti, Paul McGinnis
  • Patent number: 12067751
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for managing image data in a motor vehicle lighting system, the lighting system including at least one lighting module intended to project light beams, the light beams being generated from data relating to the selection of at least one image, each image being respectively defined by a matrix including a plurality of horizontal or vertical rows of pixels, with each pixel having a numerical value related to a light intensity of the pixel. The method includes determining whether the pixel under analysis is considered to be a significant point of inflection of the image, so as to transmit it to at least one lighting module, so that it is able to project a resulting image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Yasser Almehio, Hafid El Idrissi, Constantin Prat
  • Patent number: 12062845
    Abstract: A synthesized non-Foster time-variant filter is disclosed for matching impedance. The synthesized non-Foster time-variant filter may include a negative-inductor circuit and a negative-capacitor circuit. The negative-inductor circuit and the negative-capacitor circuit may be configured to be dynamically controlled based on a known transmit signal. The negative-inductor circuit may be configured to synthesize a negative inductance of a range of inductances. The negative-capacitor circuit may include a plurality of capacitors coupled together in parallel. Each capacitor may include a first capacitor end and a second capacitor end. The negative-capacitor circuit may be configured to synthesize a negative capacitance of a range of capacitances. The negative-capacitor circuit may include a plurality of inductors coupled together in series. Each inductor may include a first inductor end and a second inductor end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Cripe
  • Patent number: 12062528
    Abstract: A plasma reactor for inductively coupled plasma includes: a ferrite core assembly including a ferrite core stacked body including a plurality of ferrite cores stacked and a first passage portion and a second passage portion arranged in parallel, and a ferrite core accommodating structure; a first chamber body including a first base portion configured to provide a first internal space therein, a first A-extension pipe extending from the first base portion, communicating with the first internal space and accommodated in the first passage portion, and a second A-extension pipe extending from the first base portion; and a second chamber body including a second base portion configured to provide a second internal space therein, a first B-extension pipe extending from the second base portion, and a second B-extension pipe extending from the second base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignees: LOT CES CO., LTD., LOT VACUUM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Ho Bae, Min Jae Kim, Geon Bo Sim, Tae Wook Yoo
  • Patent number: 12063722
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for correcting a first light pattern provided by a lighting device (1) with a matrix of light sources (2). This method comprising the steps of obtaining a map of the light pattern divided in pixels (4), associating a calibration power value to each pixel (4), depending on the light intensity of each pixel and assigning a new power value to each pixel. Finally, a corrected light pattern is projected with the new power values. The invention also provides an automotive lighting device with a calibrator to perform the steps of this method and an automotive lighting assembly with an external calibrator to perform the steps of this method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventor: Ali Kanj
  • Patent number: 12063726
    Abstract: A lighting unit having a light-emitting diode matrix and a controllable power source, in particular for a headlight. The light-emitting diode matrix is equipped with at least one first supply connection, a number m of first switches which have a first connection that is connected to the first supply connection, at least one second supply connection, a number n of second switches which have a second connection that is connected to the second supply connection, a number of m*n inorganic light-emitting diodes, a first connection of which is connected to a second connection of one of the first switches and a second connection of which is connected to a first connection of one of the second switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christoph Foecking, Dieter Nietfeld
  • Patent number: 12055277
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Idea Tech, LLC
    Inventors: William P. Green, Jr., Ninghua Wei
  • Patent number: 12046835
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the disclosure, an electronic device may include: a printed circuit board (PCB); a plurality of lines disposed on the PCB; a plurality of conductive pads disposed at an upper surface of the PCB on which the plurality of lines are disposed; a first antenna pattern disposed at the upper surface of the PCB and electrically connected to a first conductive pad of the plurality of conductive pads; and a first switch electrically connected to the first antenna pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jongkuck Son
  • Patent number: 12048078
    Abstract: A spectral power distribution (SPD) fusion lighting apparatus includes a first visible light source with a first SPD, a second visible light source with a second SPD, a driver circuit, and a controller. The first SPD is different than the second SPD markedly in a 50 nm wavelength range. The controller toggles the turning on of the first visible light and the second visible light at a frequency greater than 25 Hz. The first visible light source is turned on during one half of the duty cycle, whereas the second visible light source is turned on during the other half of the duty cycle. The first visible light source and the second visible light emit similar light outputs and have similar chromaticity coordinates on the CIE 1931 color space chromaticity diagram. In some embodiments a sound wave generator is used to generate a sound wave at the same frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Aleddra Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Yiu Maa, Li-Jyuan Luo, Chun-Te Yu
  • Patent number: 12035444
    Abstract: A method of commissioning a lighting device in a lighting system comprises receiving (121) a first message from a mobile device (41) on the lighting device (11,13). The first message indicates that the mobile device intends to scan, using the first wireless communication technology, for any lighting device which can be commissioned using the first wireless communication technology. The method further comprises determining (123) whether the lighting device can be commissioned using the first wireless communication technology and controlling (125) a light source to render a light effect upon receipt of the message in dependence on the determination whether the lighting device can be commissioned via the first wireless communication technology. The method also comprises receiving (127) a second message from the mobile device and responding by transmitting (129) a third message confirming that the mobile device can control the lighting device, using the first wireless communication technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Mohit Kumar Agnihotri
  • Patent number: 12025296
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Wangs Alliance Corporation
    Inventor: Voravit Puvanakijjakorn
  • Patent number: 12022587
    Abstract: A system is created for an efficient dimming LED lighting system, and comprising a voltage source, an electronic switch controlled by a pulse width modulation, PWM, driving signal and an LED lighting module connected in series. The LED comprises an LED group and a constant current drive circuit to drive a constant current through the LED group. The voltage source and a bypass branch, which is connected in parallel with the electronic switch, is adapted such that when the electronic switch is open, a power delivered to the constant current drive circuit is sufficient to maintain operation of the constant current drive circuit, ensuring capability for a deep dimming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Marcel Beij, Bertrand Johan Edward Hontele
  • Patent number: 12010772
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for communicating via a communications network with a load control system of a respective user environment, receiving information on the load control system via the communications network, displaying graphical user interfaces based on the received information, and controlling and configuring the load control system via graphical user interfaces by communicating via the communications network messages the load control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Rhythm Agarwal, Brad M. Kreschollek, Bryan R. Barnes, Christopher M. Green, Rhodes B. Baker, Jennifer Wong, Gregory S. Altonen, Karelys Alfonzo
  • Patent number: 12003027
    Abstract: A magneto-electric dipole antenna comprising a magnetic dipole antenna portion and an electric dipole antenna portion arranged to form a complementary antenna is disclosed. The electric dipole antenna portion comprises a plurality of electric patch portions. Each electric patch portion comprises a first patch region of a first conductivity and a second patch region of a second conductivity lower than the first conductivity, and wherein the first patch region and the second patch region cooperate to define an electrical current path of the dipole antenna portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: SUN DIAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Kungbo Ng, Hang Wong, Quanwei Lin
  • Patent number: 11996612
    Abstract: A microstrip line filtering radiation oscillator, a filtering radiation unit, and an antenna, the oscillator includes a substrate. A plurality of first metal sheets parallel to each other are arranged at intervals on a front surface of the substrate, a plurality of second metal sheets parallel to each other are arranged at intervals on a back surface of the substrate, and the first and second metal sheets are correspondingly staggered and coupled by a coupling part running through the substrate. The microstrip line filtering radiation oscillator has functions of signal radiation and interference suppression. The filtering radiation unit includes at least one oscillator and can be used in conjunction with a high-frequency radiation unit, to radiate high-frequency and low-frequency signals simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: TONGYU COMMUNICATION INC.
    Inventors: Zhonglin Wu, Wei Zhao, Cailong Yue, Zhenxing Tang
  • Patent number: 11996636
    Abstract: An antenna system having at least one active element with a first end thereof for connection to a radio receiver, transmitter or transceiver and at least one electromechanical resonator connected in series with (i) at least portion of said at least one active element and at least another portion of said at least one active element or (ii) said at least one active element and said radio receiver, transmitter or transceiver. The at least one active element exhibits capacitive reactance at an intended frequency of operation and the at least one electromechanical resonator exhibits inductive reactance at the intended frequency of operation, the inductive reactance of the at least one electromechanical resonator offsetting or partially offsetting the capacitive reactance of the at least one antenna element at the intended frequency of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: HRL LABORATORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Walter S. Wall, Hyok J. Song, Randall L. Kubena, Carson R White
  • Patent number: 11987482
    Abstract: A cargo handling system that utilizes a distributed antenna system for a cargo bay or compartment is disclosed. A cargo deck within the cargo bay may incorporate a plurality of power drive units. A mobile cargo controller may wirelessly communicate with the distributed antenna system to control movement of a ULD into/out of/within the cargo bay. A base station may be operatively interconnected with both the distributed antenna system and the plurality of power drive units (e.g., directly or indirectly via a control system, such as a control panel).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Michael T. Reich
  • Patent number: 11988353
    Abstract: A method for managing image data in an automotive lighting device includes the steps of providing an image pattern, dividing the image pattern in rows or columns of pixels, and calculating a first gradient value related to the relation between the numeric value of a first pixel and the numeric value of an adjacent pixel. Also included is checking, for each pixel, if the difference between the corresponding gradient value and the first gradient fulfills one of a first or second condition, defining linear segments, compressing the data of the linear segments and sending the compressed data to the light module. The invention also provides an automotive lighting device for performing the steps of such a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Yasser Almehio, Constantin Prat
  • Patent number: 11968760
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a method and a system for adjusting an irradiation angle of a lamp and a lamp with adjustable irradiation angle. The lamp includes a plurality of infrared receivers and a driving motor. The method comprises: receiving an infrared signal from a remote controller via the plurality of infrared receivers; determining an irradiation angle adjustment value of the lamp based on a plurality of infrared signal intensity values of the plurality of infrared receivers; adjusting an irradiation angle of the lamp via the driving motor based on the irradiation angle adjustment value. In the technical scheme provided by the example of the disclosure, when the irradiation angle of the lamp needs to be adjusted, the irradiation angle of the lamp is controlled only by operating the remote controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: OPPLE LIGHTING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhijun Li, Jun Wu, Zhenghua Zhang
  • Patent number: 11962088
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dual-mode orbital angular momentum (OAM) convergence base cell array and metasurface preparation method. The base cell array includes 2n(2n?1) anisotropic cell structures and 2n isotropic cell structures. Each of the anisotropic cell structures includes a bottom ground layer, a dielectric substrate layer and a top pattern layer which are disposed in sequence from bottom to top, where each top pattern layer has an axisymmetric H-shaped structure. Each of the isotropic cell structures includes a bottom ground layer, a dielectric substrate layer and a top pattern layer which are disposed in sequence from bottom to top, where each top pattern layer has a square structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Anhui University
    Inventors: Zhixiang Huang, Junjie Han, Jie Wu