Abstract: In a set of light-emitting devices, each capable of being attached to a respective container and each comprising lights, associated circuitry and a housing therefor having a surface capable of attachment to the container, a first device (12) comprises a transmission circuit (22) and a tilt switch (20) for actuating the transmission circuit to generate a respective transmitted signal, and second devices (14) each comprise a receiver circuit (32) capable of receiving the transmitted signal and illuminating the lights (36) of the device. The lights (26) of first device (12) are also arranged to illuminate simultaneously with the generation of the transmitted signal, and the device further comprises an on-off push switch (28). The devices may be part of an illumination system (50) comprising a transmitter unit (60) which also generates signals to illuminate lights (36).

Abstract: A modular lighting system (100) comprising a plurality of interconnected generally planar units (15, 115, 215), each unit having at least one illumination element (31), and an electrical circuit for connection to an adjacent unit and comprising a respective sensor (16, 17) associated with each illumination element, the sensor being arranged to be actuated by the presence of an article over or adjacent to the respective illumination element, and the system being controlled such that when the presence of one or more articles is sensed, the illumination is enabled of one of the illumination elements. Each unit has a further sensor (45) for detecting the approach of a person and illumination is effected only when both said presence sensor and said further sensor are actuated. The further sensor may be a proximity sensor, a vibration sensor or temperature sensing means.

Abstract: A trigger circuit (10) comprises a switch member (SW1) connected in series with a high-ohmic resistive element (R1), the junction between the switch member and the resistor element being connected via a capacitor (C1) to the input of a circuit (20) to be triggered. The circuit (20) operates a light-emitting source (130, FIG. 3). The switch (SW1) can be a user-operated switch, a tilt switch (100, FIG. 2) or can be a comparator (124) responsive to an external factor e.g. incoming vibrations.

Abstract: An article incorporating a light or sound source (14) has two or more switches (18, 24, 26) which must be closed for the source (14) to be actuated, the switches being arranged to be successively closed at different stages of the packing, unpacking and using procedures. A first switch (26) can be a pull tab arrangement, closed on packing or unpacking the article. A second switch (18) can be a light-sensitive switch. A third switch (24) can be a user-operated switch or a tilt switch etc.

Abstract: A circuit (10), for causing a light source (30) to flash in correspondence to the peak amplitudes of an incoming sound signal, e.g. music (12), comprises an audio transducer (14), a band-pass amplifier (16), a peak detector section (18), and a filter (20) connected to a monostable circuit (24) via a capacitor (22). The light source (30) comprises one or more surface mount LED devices, and can be used to illuminate the contents of a container, e.g. a drinks bottle.

Abstract: A self-contained illumination device (10) for attachment to a container, e.g. to the base of a bottle, comprises a printed circuit board (12), with LEDs (14) attached to the central region of a liquid-impervious flexible pad (11). The central region is surrounded by an annular adhesive region which is arranged to attach the pad to the container in liquid-tight manner. The pad comprises a base layer (32) of plasticized paper or PVC, covered by an adhesive layer (34) and, before attachment to the container, a peripheral layer (36) of a release paper.

Abstract: A modular lighting system (100) comprising a plurality of interconnected generally planar units (15, 115, 215), each unit having at least one illumination element (31), and an electrical circuit for connection to an adjacent unit and comprising a respective sensor (16, 17) associated with each illumination element, the sensor being arranged to be actuated by the presence of an article over or adjacent to the respective illumination element, and the system being controlled such that when the presence of one or more articles is sensed, the illumination is enabled of one of the illumination elements. Each unit has a further sensor (45) for detecting the approach of a person and illumination is effected only when both said presence sensor and said further sensor are actuated. The further sensor may be a proximity sensor, a vibration sensor or temperature sensing means.

Abstract: In a display device (10) resembling a bottle and having electroluminescent display segments (12) resembling a spectrum analyser in the place of a label, the display segments are arranged to produce different display effects in response to differing sound levels as detected by a microphone (30). A control circuit (20) for the display segments detects an average sound level and adjusts the power supplied to the microphone in response thereto. The power supply adjustment employs a pulse width modulation technique, the duty cycle of which is varied in response to an average sound signal, averaged over a predetermined time period.

Abstract: An article incorporating a light or sound source (14) has two or more switches (18, 24, 26) which must be closed for the source (14) to be actuated, the switches being arranged to be successively closed at different stages of the packing, unpacking and using procedures. A first switch (26) can be a pull tab arrangement, closed on packing or unpacking the article. A second switch (18) can be a light-sensitive switch. A third switch (24) can be a user-operated switch or a tilt switch etc.

Abstract: A trigger circuit (10) comprises a switch member (SW1) connected in series with a high-ohmic resistive element (R1), the junction between the switch member and the resistor element being connected via a capacitor (C1) to the input of a circuit (20) to be triggered. The circuit (20) operates a light-emitting source (130, FIG. 3). The switch (SW1) can be a user-operated switch, a tilt switch (100, FIG. 2) or can be a comparator (124) responsive to an external factor e.g. incoming vibrations.

Abstract: A circuit (10), for causing a light source (30) to flash in correspondence to the peak amplitudes of an incoming sound signal, e.g. music (12), comprises an audio transducer (14), a band-pass amplifier (16), a peak detector section (18), and a filter (20) connected to a monostable circuit (24) via a capacitor (22). The light source (30) comprises one or more surface mount LED devices, and can be used to illuminate the contents of a container, e.g. a drinks bottle.

Abstract: A self-contained illumination device (10) for attachment to a container, e.g. to the base of a bottle, comprises a printed circuit board (12), with LEDs (14) attached to the central region of a liquid-impervious flexible pad (11). The central region is surrounded by an annular adhesive region which is arranged to attach the pad to the container in liquid-tight manner. The pad comprises a base layer (32) of plasticised paper or PVC, covered by an adhesive layer (34) and, before attachment to the container, a peripheral layer (36) of a release paper.

Abstract: A container (10), for example a drinks bottle, comprises means of producing an output such as a light signal (13) when the container is opened. Opening the container (10) causes switching of a detector circuit (20) included in the container (10), which in turn causes production of the output signal. Removing a cap (11) of the container (10) may directly close or open a switch (21, 22) within a detector circuit (20). Alternatively the switch (21, 22) may be activated by a change in pressure within the container, or by temperature. The output signal may cause illumination of the contents of the container (10) by an LED (13), or of a label (125) on the container (10), which may be constructed by an electroluminescent device (127) comprising a thin sheet of electroluminescent material.

Abstract: A system and method are employed for the creation of test procedures. Through use of a data network (12), remotely located users may access the system and either retrieve existing test procedures or create new ones. Further, the system provides the capability to combine new procedures with pre-existing templates. The system may provide a number of sections (44-60) in which a system user may enter information for creating a test procedure. Further functions are provided to edit test procedure (32), copy, rename or delete test procedures, as well as submit a test procedure (38) for approval. Following acceptance and approval (40) of the test procedure the facility to execute the procedure exists. The system user enters the required information into the fields provided in the automated procedure and executes the procedure documenting each step and entering notes or flag information during the interactive session.