Abstract: An LED lighting system includes a power supply module, a data input line routed through the power supply module, an AC power input, and an LED fixture. The power supply module includes a power supply unit and an AC power cable. The AC power input is electrically connected to the power supply unit and the AC power cable. The LED fixture is electrically connected to an output of the power supply unit and the data input cable, and includes one or more LED assemblies disposed on a circuit board, a data signal output, and a power output. The AC power cable may be routed through the LED fixture.

Abstract: An LED lighting system includes a power supply module, a data input line routed through the power supply module, an AC power input, and an LED fixture. The power supply module includes a power supply unit and an AC power cable. The AC power input is electrically connected to the power supply unit and the AC power cable. The LED fixture is electrically connected to an output of the power supply unit and the data input cable, and includes one or more LED assemblies disposed on a circuit board, a data signal output, and a power output. The AC power cable may be routed through the LED fixture.

Abstract: A method and system for connecting a light emitting apparatus is disclosed herein. The system includes at least two rod assembly connectors, in which each rod assembly connector includes a rod assembly body having a first end and a second end. The first end of one of the rod assembly connectors is configured to connect with the second end of the second rod assembly connector. Further, at least one of the rod assembly connectors includes an attachment mechanism, in which the attachment mechanism is configured to attach to a light emitting apparatus.

Abstract: A display system is described having a plurality of display units, wherein each of the display units is movable between at least a first position and a second position, and wherein each display unit is provided with at least a first light emitting element. Each display unit may be configured to be rotatable about an axis thereof, such that the first position is defined as a first angular position of rotation about the axis, and the second position is defined as a second angular position of rotation about the axis.

Abstract: A light emitting apparatus and a method of displaying an image therewith is disclosed. The light emitting apparatus includes a spine and a rib. The rib is attached to the spine and includes a plurality of alternating nodes and connection links. At least one of the connection links is thinner in cross-section than at least one of the nodes. The light emitting apparatus then further includes a connector to attach multiple light emitting apparatuses together. The light emitting apparatus further includes a plurality of pixels, in which the pixels are configured to receive a data signal and power.

Abstract: A method and system for connecting a light emitting apparatus is disclosed herein. The system includes at least two rod assembly connectors, in which each rod assembly connector includes a rod assembly body having a first end and a second end. The first end of one of the rod assembly connectors is configured to connect with the second end of the second rod assembly connector. Further, at least one of the rod assembly connectors includes an attachment mechanism, in which the attachment mechanism is configured to attach to a light emitting apparatus.

Abstract: A light emitting apparatus and method of manufacturing thereof are disclosed. The light emitting apparatus includes a plurality of printed circuit boards connected to one another, a light emitting element disposed on and electrically connected to each printed circuit board, and at least one connector disposed between the printed circuit boards. The method of manufacturing the light emitting apparatus includes disposing a light emitting element on a plurality of printed circuit boards, arranging planar surfaces of the plurality of printed circuit boards substantially opposite, and connecting the plurality of printed circuit boards to one another.

Abstract: A light emitting pixel module including a pixel support disposed on a support structure, and a light emitting element and an electrical connector disposed upon the pixel support, in which the support structure is configured to be removeably attached to a display surface such that light emitted from the light emitting element is viewable from or through the substrate.

Abstract: A display system comprising a substrate, a first light emitting element mounted on the substrate, a second light emitting element mounted on the substrate adjacent to the first light emitting element, and a baffle disposed between the first light emitting element and the second light emitting element.

Abstract: A method for generating lighting includes selecting a video clip from a database of generic video clips, processing at least a portion of the video clip to create a customized video clip, sending the customized video clip to a light emitting array, and generating lighting from the light emitting array based on the customized video clip.

Abstract: A light-emitting display driver architecture and a method of supplying power and data thereto are disclosed. The driver architecture includes a wire interface with a host controller electrically connected thereto. Further, first and second pixel nodes are connected to the wire interface in parallel. The first and second pixel nodes each include a communication unit, a control unit, a driver, and a light-emitting element. A data signal and a power signal is then transmitted from the host controller through the wire interface, in which data is extracted from the data signal for the first pixel node based upon a fixed unique ID corresponding to the first pixel node.

Abstract: A light emitting apparatus and a method of displaying an image therewith is disclosed. The light emitting apparatus includes a spine and a rib. The rib is attached to the spine and includes a plurality of alternating nodes and connection links. At least one of the connection links is thinner in cross-section than at least one of the nodes. The light emitting apparatus then further includes a connector to attach multiple light emitting apparatuses together. The light emitting apparatus further includes a plurality of pixels, in which the pixels are configured to receive a data signal and power.

Abstract: A light emitting assembly, a light emitting system, and a method of securing a light emitting assembly to a substrate are disclosed. The light emitting assembly includes a male member with a pixel coupled thereto engaging a female member, in which the pixel is viewable through the female member. The assembly secures to a substrate and the pixel is configured to receive an electrical signal and power. The display system includes a plurality of the light emitting assemblies secured to a substrate and configured to receive electrical signals and power. The method includes providing a male member with a pixel coupled thereto and a female member. A substrate is disposed between the members, and the members are then engaged with one another to secure the substrate therebetween.

Abstract: A display unit, a display system, and a method of manufacturing thereof are disclosed. The display unit includes a first substrate and a second substrate attached to the first substrate to form a cavity between the substrates. A pixel is then disposed within the cavity and is configured to receive an electrical signal and power. The display system includes a plurality of display units having a first substrate with edges and a plurality of pixels disposed upon the first substrate. At least one edge of at least one of the display units is configured to removably attach to another edge of an adjacent display unit. The method includes providing a first and second substrate, and a pixel, attaching the first and second substrates together to form a cavity therebetween, and disposing a pixel within the cavity. The pixel is configured to receive an electrical signal and power.

Abstract: A display panel including a plurality of pixels disposed on a surface of the display panel is disclosed. The plurality of pixels are configured to receive an electrical signal and power and are disposed in an irregular arrangement. Furthermore, a method for displaying an image is disclosed. The method includes providing a display panel having a plurality of pixels disposed on a surface of the display panel, wherein the plurality of pixels are configured to receive an electrical signal and power, and wherein the plurality of pixels are disposed in an irregular arrangement. The method further includes sending a data signal to the display panel, wherein the plurality of pixels are further configured to display the image based on the data signal.

Abstract: A light emitting apparatus and method of manufacturing thereof are disclosed. The light emitting apparatus includes a plurality of printed circuit boards connected to one another, a light emitting element disposed on and electrically connected to each printed circuit board, and at least one connector disposed between the printed circuit boards The method of manufacturing the light emitting apparatus includes disposing a light emitting element on a plurality of printed circuit boards, arranging planar surfaces of the plurality of printed circuit boards substantially opposite, and connecting the plurality of printed circuit boards to one another.

Abstract: A display system is described having a plurality of display units, wherein each of the display units is movable between at least a first position and a second position, and wherein each display unit is provided with at least a first light emitting element. Each display unit may be configured to be rotatable about an axis thereof, such that the first position is defined as a first angular position of rotation about the axis, and the second position is defined as a second angular position of rotation about the axis.