Abstract: An illumination system comprising a light source including a linear array of color variable light emitting elements; a power supply coupled to the array; and a power regulating circuit, coupled between the power supply and the array, effective to activate the light emitting elements to emit light in accordance with a color profile that varies as a function of location on at least a portion of the array. In a specific implementation, the invention includes a camera or other sensor for detecting ambient lighting conditions. This enables the system to adjust the array to achieve ambient lighting conditions in accordance with user preferences or profile. In yet another embodiment, lighting conditions at a remote location at a specific time are sensed by a smartphone camera or other device and coupled to the power regulating circuit for use in adjusting the array to achieve a match of ambient lighting to that or a remote location and time, subject to user adjustments, profile and/or preferences.

Abstract: A door integrated lighted mirror system of the present invention. In the best mode, the invention includes a door mounted on a structure at least one hinge; a mirror mounted on the door; first and second illumination elements mounted on the door on opposite sides of the mirror; and means for controlling the light output by the illumination elements. In the illustrative embodiment, the illumination elements are light emitting diode arrays with outputs filtered by diffusers. A control system is mounted in the door for controlling the light output by the illumination elements. In one embodiment, the light output by the illumination elements is controlled by a first switch mounted in a hinge of the door and a second switch mounted in a door knob on the door. The control system allows the user to control the color and intensity profile of the diode arrays mounted on the door.

Abstract: An illumination system comprising a light source with a linear array of light emitting elements and an arrangement for regulating power to the array whereby the light emitting elements emit light in accordance with a tapered gradient intensity profile. In the illustrative embodiment, the light source includes first and second linear arrays of light emitting elements and a mirror is mounted there between. The tapered profile begins at the waist of a user when a user is standing near and in front of the mirror. In the digital embodiment, a camera is included along with software for detecting the user's waist (or detecting the user's height and inferring therefrom said user's waist) and adjusting the profile based on the detection of the user's height or waist. Any intensity profile, e.g. ramp, Gaussian, etc., may be implemented and one or more such arrays may be used and mounted horizontally, vertically or both. Each array may have a different intensity or luminous profile.

Abstract: A method and system for applying therapeutic stimulation to a patient stricken with paralysis or other condition. The inventive method includes the steps of: inserting an acupuncture needle against the spine of the patient and applying an electrical potential to the needle with a signal that mimics natural neural impulses in the body. The needle is located depending on the nature of the patient's condition. In the illustrative application, the needle is inserted against the ligamentum flavum of the patient's spine at L3. In the best mode, the patient's legs are moved during the application of the electrical potential. The inventive system is adapted to minimize a notch reaction and includes an electrode inserted into a tissue of the patient and a circuit for applying an electrical potential to the electrodes with a signal that mimics natural neural impulses in the body.

Abstract: A door integrated lighted mirror system of the present invention. In the best mode, the invention includes a door mounted on a structure at least one hinge; a mirror mounted on the door; first and second illumination elements mounted on the door on opposite sides of the mirror; and means for controlling the light output by the illumination elements. In the illustrative embodiment, the illumination elements are light emitting diode arrays with outputs filtered by diffusers. A control system is mounted in the door for controlling the light output by the illumination elements. In one embodiment, the light output by the illumination elements is controlled by a first switch mounted in a hinge of the door and a second switch mounted in a door knob on the door. The control system allows the user to control the color and intensity profile of the diode arrays mounted on the door.

Abstract: An illumination system comprising a light source with a linear array of light emitting elements and an arrangement for regulating power to the array whereby the light emitting elements emit light in accordance with a tapered gradient intensity profile. In the illustrative embodiment, the light source includes first and second linear arrays of light emitting elements and a mirror is mounted there between. The tapered profile begins at the waist of a user when a user is standing near and in front of the mirror. In the digital embodiment, a camera is included along with software for detecting the user's waist (or detecting the user's height and inferring therefrom said user's waist) and adjusting the profile based on the detection of the user's height or waist. Any intensity profile, e.g. ramp, Gaussian, etc., may be implemented and one or more such arrays may be used and mounted horizontally, vertically or both. Each array may have a different intensity or luminous profile.

Abstract: A light bar assembly for use in combination with a mirror. In the illustrative embodiment, the assembly includes a housing; a frame mounted within the housing; one or more light emitting elements mounted on the frame in the housing; a power supply mounted within the housing; a controller mounted within the housing for controlling the light emitting elements; and a transceiver for communicating control signals to the controller. The light emitting elements are light emitting diodes and the housing includes a diffuser. The controller includes a microprocessor and the transceiver includes a wireless transceiver. The controller is adapted to effect a gradient light distribution of the light emitting elements. In a specific embodiment, the assembly further includes a mechanism, such as one or more magnets, for manually attaching the assembly to and manually detaching the assembly from a surface.

Abstract: An illumination system comprising a light source with a linear array of light emitting elements and an arrangement for regulating power to the array whereby the light emitting elements emit light in accordance with a tapered gradient intensity profile. In the illustrative embodiment, the light source includes first and second linear arrays of light emitting elements and a mirror is mounted there between. The tapered profile begins at the waist of a user when a user is standing near and in front of the mirror. In the digital embodiment, a camera is included along with software for detecting the user's waist (or detecting the user's height and inferring therefrom said user's waist) and adjusting the profile based on the detection of the user's height or waist. Any intensity profile, e.g. ramp, Gaussian, etc., may be implemented and one or more such arrays may be used and mounted horizontally, vertically or both. Each array may have a different intensity or luminous profile.

Abstract: An illumination system comprising a light source with a linear array of light emitting elements and an arrangement for regulating power to the array whereby the light emitting elements emit light in accordance with a tapered gradient intensity profile. In the illustrative embodiment, the light source includes first and second linear arrays of light emitting elements and a mirror is mounted there between. The tapered profile begins at the waist of a user when a user is standing near and in front of the mirror. In the digital embodiment, a camera is included along with software for detecting the user's waist (or detecting the user's height and inferring therefrom said user's waist) and adjusting the profile based on the detection of the user's height or waist. Any intensity profile, e.g. ramp, Gaussian, etc., may be implemented and one or more such arrays may be used and mounted horizontally, vertically or both. Each array may have a different intensity or luminous profile.

Abstract: An illumination system including an elongate rectangular mirror; a first diffuser mounted on a first side of said mirror in parallel relation along an longitudinal axis thereof; a second diffuser mounted on a second side of said mirror in parallel relation along said longitudinal axis; and an array of light emitting diodes mounted along an edge of said first and said second diffusers. The light emitting diodes are mounted on a heat sink disposed on a backplane behind the mirror and the diffusers. Arrangements are provided for adjusting the color temperature and intensity of the system and for sensing motion and activating the system in response thereto.