Patents by Inventor Frederick M. Morgan
Frederick M. Morgan 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).
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Patent number: 7619370Abstract: Methods for allocating power amongst different source spectrums, or “channels,” of a multi-channel lighting unit, and apparatus that employ such methods. Power allocation methods exploit the total light-generating capability of a lighting unit while maintaining safe operating power conditions, so as to avoid damage to the lighting unit due to excessive thermal power generation. In one example, a power allocation method ensures that a lighting unit operates at or near its maximum power handling capability for a variety of possible high brightness lighting conditions by ascribing a maximum per channel operating power equal to the maximum power handling capability of the lighting unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2006Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brian Chemel, Frederick M. Morgan
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Patent number: 7598681Abstract: Disclosed are various methods and apparatus for controlling illumination sources in a networked lighting system. For example, disclosed is an integrated circuit to control at least one illumination source. The integrated circuit includes a data reception circuit; an illumination control signal generation circuit coupled to the data reception circuit; and a clock generating circuit coupled to the data reception circuit for extracting information from serial data input to the integrated circuit in coordination with a clock pulse generated by the clock generating circuit. The illumination control signal generation circuit generates at least one illumination control signal to control the at least one illumination source based on the extracted information.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ihor A. Lys, Frederick M. Morgan
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Patent number: 7598684Abstract: Methods and apparatus for computer-based control of light sources in a networked lighting system. In one example, a plurality of LED-based lighting systems are arranged as computer controllable “light strings.” Applications contemplated for such light strings include, but are not limited to, decorative and entertainment-oriented lighting applications (e.g., Christmas tree lights, display lights, theme park lighting, video and other game arcade lighting, etc.). Via computer control, one or more such light strings may provide a variety of complex temporal and color-changing lighting effects. In one example, lighting data is communicated in a given light string in a serial manner, according to a variety of different data transmission and processing schemes. In another example, individual lighting systems of a light string are coupled together via a variety of different conduit configurations to provide for easy coupling and arrangement of multiple light sources constituting the light string.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ihor A. Lys, Frederick M. Morgan
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Patent number: 7598686Abstract: Organic light emitting diode (OLED) methods and apparatus in which at least one first OLED generates first radiation having a first spectrum, and at least one second OLED generates second radiation having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum. In one example, an addressable controller is coupled to the first OLED and the second OLED for independently controlling a first intensity of the first radiation and a second intensity of the second radiation based on a network signal including lighting information for a plurality of light-generating apparatus. An OLED controller may be in communication with a user interface to control different OLED-generated spectrums in response to user operation of the user interface. In one aspect, a controller may be configured to implement a pulse width modulation (PWM) technique to control the OLEDs.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2007Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ihor A. Lys, Frederick M. Morgan, George G. Mueller
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Patent number: 7572028Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating and modulating white light illumination conditions. Examples of applications in which such methods and apparatus may be implemented include retail environments (e.g., food, clothing, jewelry, paint, furniture, fabrics, etc.) or service environments (e.g., cosmetics, hair and beauty salons and spas, photography, etc.) where visible aspects of the products/services being offered are significant in attracting sales of the products/services. Other applications include theatre and cinema, medical and dental implementations, as well as vehicle-based (automotive) implementations. In another example, a personal grooming apparatus includes one or more light sources disposed in proximity to a mirror and configured to generate variable color light, including essentially white light, whose color temperature may be controlled by a user.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2007Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: George G. Mueller, Alfred D. Ducharme, Kevin J. Dowling, Ihor A. Lys, Frederick M. Morgan, Charles H. Cella
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Patent number: 7550935Abstract: Methods and apparatus for downloading one or more lighting programs including one or more lighting effects. The lighting program(s) may be downloaded from a web site to one or more LED-based lighting devices that are configured to execute the downloaded lighting program(s) so as to reproduce the lighting effect(s). In various examples, a variety of programming devices may be employed to facilitate wired or wireless downloading, including one or more computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cell phones, media players (e.g., MP3 players), and the like. Information may be uploaded to the web site to facilitate selection and/or creation of lighting effect(s) that are included in the downloaded lighting program(s).Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, IncInventors: Ihor A. Lys, Kevin J. Dowling, Frederick M. Morgan
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Patent number: 7550931Abstract: Described herein are lighting units of a variety of types and configurations, including linear lighting units suitable for lighting large spaces, such as building exteriors and interiors. Also provided herein are methods and systems for powering lighting units, controlling lighting units, authoring displays for lighting units, and addressing control data for lighting units.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ihor A. Lys, Frederick M. Morgan
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Patent number: 7520634Abstract: Methods and apparatus in which at least one first LED generates first radiation having a first spectrum, and at least one second LED generates second radiation having a second spectrum different than the first spectrum. One or more controllers control at least one of the first radiation and the second radiation so as to control at least a color temperature of visible radiation. In one example, one or more sensors monitor at least one characteristic of sample radiation and provide one or more sensor signals to the one or more controllers, which in turn control at least the color temperature of the visible radiation based at least in part on the at least one sensor signal. In various implementations, the sample radiation may be ambient illumination (e.g., natural-light and/or light from other light sources), may be the visible radiation itself (e.g., to provide feedback to the one or more controllers), or generally any desired lighting condition to simulate.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Alfred D. Ducharme, Frederick M. Morgan, Ihor A. Lys, Kevin J. Dowling, George G. Mueller
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Patent number: 7502034Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for lighting control, including a lighting system manager, a light show composer, a light system engine, and related facilities for the convenient authoring and execution of lighting shows using semiconductor-based illumination units.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2004Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Phillips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brian Chemel, John Warwick, Frederick M. Morgan, Michael K. Blackwell, Kevin McCormick, Ihor A. Lys
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Patent number: 7495671Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for lighting control, including a lighting system manager, a light show composer, a light system engine, and related facilities for the convenient authoring and execution of lighting shows using semiconductor-based illumination units.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brian Chemel, John Warwick, Frederick M. Morgan, Michael K. Blackwell, Kevin McCormick, Ihor A. Lys
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Patent number: 7482565Abstract: A system and method for calibrating light output from an LED is provided. The system includes a support on which an LED is positioned, a photosensor to measure the light output from the LED, and means for calibrating and adjusting the light output of the LED. Calibration is accomplished by measuring the light output from the LED, comparing such output against a reference value, and adjusting the measured output against the reference value.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2005Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Frederick M. Morgan, Ihor A. Lys
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Patent number: 7482764Abstract: Light sources for illumination of liquids in a variety of environments. In one example, multi-color LED-based light sources are adapted to engage mechanically and electrically with various types of conventional light sockets, including light sockets conventionally found in a pool or spa environment. In another example, a light fixture for a pool or spa is particularly adapted to engage mechanically and electrically with a wedge type socket supported by a pool or spa. In another example, a light fixture for illumination of liquids includes an encapsulant to protect the light fixture from moisture, due to the characteristically humid environment encountered in liquid illumination applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Frederick M. Morgan, Ihor A. Lys, George G. Mueller, Kevin J. Dowling
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Patent number: 7427840Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling illumination. In one example, one or more multi-color light sources are controlled based on one or more interruptions of power supplied to the light source(s). In another example, a pool or spa is illuminated by one or more multi-color light sources that may be employed as individually and independently controllable devices that may be controlled based on one or more interruptions in power. In another example, the selection of a particular illumination program for such light sources (e.g., by one or more interruptions in power) is indicated to a user via the radiation generated by the light sources.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2004Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Frederick M. Morgan, Ihor A. Lys, George G. Mueller, Kevin J. Dowling, Timothy Holmes, John Warwick
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Publication number: 20080215391Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to the collection of data regarding a plurality of customers in a retail or entertainment environment. Data may be collected via at least one sensor coupled to at least one lighting fixture in the retail or entertainment environment. In one exemplary implementation, data may be collected by one or more lighting fixtures, and data may be communicated via light generated by any one or more fixtures without perceivably affecting a quality of light generated by the one or more fixtures. A map may be generated based on the collected data to display traffic patterns and/or dwell times of the plurality of customers in the retail or entertainment environment, and such a map may be displayed, for example, via a graphical user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: Philips Solid-State Lighting SolutionsInventors: Kevin J. Dowling, Frederick M. Morgan, Ihor A. Lys, Michael K. Blackwell
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Patent number: 7387405Abstract: Lighting apparatus and methods involving a plurality of light-emitting devices configured to emit radiation having at least two different spectra, in which the plurality of light-emitting devices are controlled to produce composite radiation having at least one resulting spectrum that simulates a desired spectrum.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2003Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Alfred D. Ducharme, Frederick M. Morgan, Ihor A. Lys, Kevin J. Dowling, George G. Mueller
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Publication number: 20080140231Abstract: Systems and methods for authoring and playing back lighting programs that define a plurality of states for a plurality of lights. The lighting programs may be stored in a data format that represents a data stream capable of controlling the plurality of lights, wherein the data stream is transferred to the plurality of lights without interpolating any of the data included therein to determine one of the plurality of states for the plurality of lights.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Michael K. Blackwell, Ihor A. Lys, John Warwick, Frederick M. Morgan, Adriana Mincheva
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Patent number: 7358929Abstract: A tile lighting system is provided in which an interior space of a tile is lit by LEDs, such as in a grid or edge-lit formation, and a light diffusing panel is disposed over the interior space. The tile lighting system can be combined with others to tile any surface, such as a floor, ceiling, wall, or building exterior. Lighting control signals can be supplied to generate a wide range of effects on the tile lighting units, including effects coordinated among different tile lighting units. Two- and three-dimensional embodiments are contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2004Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: George G. Mueller, Ihor A. Lys, Frederick M. Morgan, Colin Piepgras, Brian Roberge, Hern Kim, Kevin J. Dowling, Derek Logan, Charles H. Cella
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Patent number: 7358679Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing controllable power via an A.C. power source to LED-based lighting devices having an MR16 configuration. In one example, LED-based MR16 lighting devices may be coupled to A.C. power circuits that are controlled by conventional dimmers (i.e, “A.C. dimmer circuits”). In yet other aspects, one or more parameters relating to the light generated by LED-based light sources (e.g., intensity, color, color temperature, temporal characteristics, etc.) may be conveniently controlled via operation of a conventional A.C. dimmer and/or other signals present on the A.C. power circuit.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ihor A. Lys, Kevin J. Dowling, Frederick M. Morgan
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Patent number: 7354172Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlled lighting based on a reference color gamut that is shared amongst multiple lighting units. A reference color gamut may be determined for multiple lighting units based on spectral power distributions associated with the lighting units. Variable color light or variable color temperature white light subsequently may be generated consistently and predictably amongst multiple lighting units that are each controlled based on the reference color gamut. Lighting commands received by multiple lighting units may be appropriately processed in each lighting unit, based on a predetermined relationship between the lighting commands and the reference color gamut, to ensure consistent and predictable color or color temperature reproduction amongst the multiple units.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brian Chemel, Frederick M. Morgan, Kevin J. Dowling
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Patent number: 7353071Abstract: Systems and methods for authoring and playing back lighting programs that include a plurality of lighting sequences for controlling a plurality of lights. One aspect stores the lighting program in a data format that represents a final data stream capable of directly controlling the plurality of lights. Another aspect allows execution of the lighting program to be modified in response to external stimuli.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Michael K. Blackwell, Ihor A. Lys, John Warwick, Frederick M. Morgan, Adriana Mincheva