Abstract: The present lighting element uses, as a source of light generation, electronically activated light emitting elements, such as light emitting diodes, organic crystals and the like to provide one or more functions and are surface mounted on a flexible substrate, such that the substrate can bend and conform to a pre-established structure. In addition, standoffs of varying lengths are used to provide adjustable distances between the flexible substrate and the housing of the LED light bulb to provide adjustable light dispersion patterns. In this case, the circuit board is adapted to extend about and fit within the interior surface of a light bulb with the light emitting elements carried on the circuit board. A center post can be used to extend electrical conductors to the circuit board from the base and, if required, a power supply can also be carried in the post. A portion of the circuit board itself could also effectively operate as the post. Methods for making same are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for providing multi-functional lighting in a lighting system in an environment is disclosed. The system uses high-efficiency lighting elements for providing multi-functional lighting in the environment. The types and quantity of high-efficiency lighting elements is determined based upon information entered provided to the system by a user according to their functional desires for the environment. Among the functions provided to the environment include: lighting, bacteriological control, biological control, pest control, and pollution control. In one embodiment of the high-efficiency lighting elements are light emitting diodes (LEDs). In one embodiment of the multi-functional lighting system, the system further determines location of the lighting elements to be used within the environment based on the information provided by a user.