Patents by Inventor Eric K. Schanberger

Eric K. Schanberger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Systems and methods for synchronizing lighting effects
    Patent number: 7449847
    Abstract: In one example, a lighting apparatus comprises a processor wherein the processor is configured to control a color-changing lighting effect generated by the lighting apparatus; wherein the processor is further configured to monitor an operating power source; and wherein the processor is further configured to synchronize the color-changing lighting effect in coordination with a parameter of the operating power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric K. Schanberger, Kevin J. Dowling
  • Systems and methods for synchronizing lighting effects
    Patent number: 6801003
    Abstract: In one example, a lighting apparatus comprises a processor wherein the processor is configured to control a color-changing lighting effect generated by the lighting apparatus; wherein the processor is further configured to monitor an operating power source; and wherein the processor is further configured to synchronize the color-changing lighting effect in coordination with a parameter of the operating power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Color Kinetics, Incorporated
    Inventors: Eric K. Schanberger, Kevin J. Dowling
  • Systems and methods for synchronizing lighting effects
    Publication number: 20020195975
    Abstract: In one example, a lighting apparatus comprises a processor wherein the processor is configured to control a color-changing lighting effect generated by the lighting apparatus; wherein the processor is further configured to monitor an operating power source; and wherein the processor is further configured to synchronize the color-changing lighting effect in coordination with a parameter of the operating power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Eric K. Schanberger, Kevin J. Dowling