Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a hard and soft light module having a housing with a first surface that accommodates a lens. A first plurality of LEDs are disposed along a periphery of the first surface, the first plurality of LEDs are configured to generate light in a first direction toward an edge of the lens. A second plurality of LEDs are disposed proximate to the first surface, the second plurality of LEDs are configured to generate light in a second direction through the lens. The first plurality of LEDs are configured to generate a soft light and the second plurality of LEDs are configured to generate a hard light.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to generating lighting in an efficient way while in the outdoors. The designs are meant to maximize the amount of light generated, by the smallest assembly that is rugged to use in general outdoor activities and water sports. Further designs are related to hands-free mounting capabilities on outdoor equipment such as bikes, surfboards, snowboards and other similar equipment. Additional features include various filters, waterproofing, recharging or lighting differences which provide greater visual or photographic advantages to the user.

Abstract: A motion damper for structures includes a housing coupled to a structure such that the housing moves in correspondence with the structure. The housing includes a wall with a vent, and has an air chamber therein in fluid communication with the vent. A piston is sealed within the housing for one-dimensional motion therein. A rigid plate is disposed within the housing's air chamber. The plate is disposed between the piston and the vent, and is spaced apart from and fixedly coupled to the piston such that the plate moves in correspondence with the one-dimensional motion of the piston. At least one spring is mounted in the housing and is coupled to the plate for applying a force thereto that is in opposition to the one-dimensional motion of the piston.

Abstract: A motion damping system includes a tank compartmentalized to have a first compartment having a first opening, a second compartment having a second opening, and a third compartment disposed between the first and second compartments. The third compartment is in fluid communication with the first and second openings. A first piston is movably sealed within the first compartment and is in fluid communication with its first opening. A second piston is movably sealed within the second compartment and is in fluid communication with its second opening. A liquid fills the third compartment, a portion of the first compartment up to the first piston, and a portion of the second compartment up to the second piston. A coupling fixedly attached to the first and second pistons moves in correspondence with the first and second pistons. Motion damper(s) coupled to the coupling resist movements of the first and second pistons.

Abstract: A dynamics management system for a structure includes a line whose first end is coupled to a first location within a structure. A tension resistance device is coupled to a second location within the structure. The tension resistance device generates a first force when a tension force is applied thereto and generates a lesser second force when the tension force is not applied thereto. The second end of the line is coupled to the tension resistance device wherein the first force is applied to the line when it is in tension and the second force is applied to the line when it is not in tension. The line traverses at least one Z-shaped path within and in a plane of the structure. The line is coupled to the structure at each inflection point of the Z-shaped path(s) for supporting movement of the line there along.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a hard and soft light module having a housing with a first surface that accommodates a lens. A first plurality of LEDs are disposed along a periphery of the first surface, the first plurality of LEDs are configured to generate light in a first direction toward an edge of the lens. A second plurality of LEDs are disposed proximate to the first surface, the second plurality of LEDs are configured to generate light in a second direction through the lens. The first plurality of LEDs are configured to generate a soft light and the second plurality of LEDs are configured to generate a hard light.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a hard and soft light module having a housing with a first surface that accommodates a lens. A first plurality of LEDs are disposed along a periphery of the first surface, the first plurality of LEDs are configured to generate light in a first direction toward an edge of the lens. A second plurality of LEDs are disposed proximate to the first surface, the second plurality of LEDs are configured to generate light in a second direction through the lens. The first plurality of LEDs are configured to generate a soft light and the second plurality of LEDs are configured to generate a hard light.

Abstract: A unidirectional damping system includes a shaft and unidirectional damping modules. Each module is fixedly coupled to the shaft. Each module includes a fluid-filled variable-volume chamber and spring(s). The chamber has at least one port through which fluid flows based on changes in volume of the chamber wherein, when the shaft is adapted to have a unidirectional force applied thereto, the chamber decreases in volume. The spring(s) is coupled to the chamber for increasing volume of the chamber when the unidirectional force is not applied to the shaft. A fluid-filled spacer chamber is coupled between adjacent modules and is uncoupled from the shaft. The spacer chamber includes at least one venting port through which fluid flows based on pressure in the spacer chamber.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lighting system that utilizes an ambient light sensor to detect at least one of a color temperature and intensity of ambient light to set or adjust at least one of an intensity and color temperature of light to be emitted by an array of LEDs. The array of LEDs include at least one warm color temperature LED and at least one cool color temperature LED.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lighting system that utilizes an ambient light sensor to detect at least one of a color temperature and intensity of ambient light to set or adjust at least one of an intensity and color temperature of light to be emitted by a plurality of LEDs. The plurality of LEDs include RGB+WW LEDs.

Abstract: A damping system includes a spool about which a tension line is wound. The line's first end is coupled to a first structure subject to forces causing unwanted movement thereof. A damper is coupled to a second structure not subject to the unwanted movement of the first structure. The damper is coupled to the spool for engagement with the spool to slow a rotational speed thereof when the spool rotates in a first direction. The damper is disengaged from the spool when the spool rotates in a second direction in opposition to the first direction. A device, coupled to the line's second end and to the second structure, applies a tension force to the line's second end. The tension force is exceeded when the first structure moves to place the line in tension, and is not exceeded when the first structure moves to place the line in compression.

Abstract: A bi-directional damping system generates damping forces in two opposing directions. A shaft has a plurality of bi-directional damping modules fixedly coupled thereto. Each module includes a fluid-filled variable-volume first chamber including at least one port through which fluid can flow based on changes in volume of the first chamber, and a fluid-filled variable-volume second chamber including at least one port through which fluid can flow based on changes in volume of the second chamber. The first chamber and second chamber are fluidically isolated from one another. A fluid-filled spacer chamber is coupled to adjacent ones of the modules. The spacer chamber includes at least one venting port through which fluid can flow based on pressure in the spacer chamber.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a hard and soft light module having a housing with a first surface that accommodates a lens. A first plurality of LEDs are disposed along a periphery of the first surface, the first plurality of LEDs are configured to generate light in a first direction toward an edge of the lens. A second plurality of LEDs are disposed proximate to the first surface, the second plurality of LEDs are configured to generate light in a second direction through the lens. The first plurality of LEDs are configured to generate a soft light and the second plurality of LEDs are configured to generate a hard light.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lighting system that utilizes an ambient light sensor to detect at least one of a color temperature and intensity of ambient light to set or adjust at least one of an intensity and color temperature of light to be emitted by a plurality of LEDs. The plurality of LEDs include RGB+WW LEDs.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lighting system that utilizes an ambient light sensor to detect at least one of a color temperature and intensity of ambient light to set or adjust at least one of an intensity and color temperature of light to be emitted by an array of LEDs. The array of LEDs include at least one warm color temperature LED and at least one cool color temperature LED.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lighting strobe system that utilizes an ambient light sensor to detect an intensity and color temperature of ambient light to set or adjust an intensity and color temperature of light to be emitted by a first array of LEDs and a second array of LEDs. The first array of LEDs may include warm color temperature LEDs having a color temperature of 2400-4000 Kelvin. The second array of LEDs may include cool color temperature LEDs having a color temperature of 4000-8000 Kelvin.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to generating lighting in an efficient way while in the outdoors. The designs are meant to maximize the amount of light generated, by the smallest assembly that is rugged to use in general outdoor activities and water sports. Further designs are related to hands-free mounting capabilities on outdoor equipment such as bikes, surfboards, snowboards and other similar equipment. Additional features include various filters, waterproofing, recharging or lighting differences which provide greater visual or photographic advantages to the user.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lighting strobe system that utilizes an ambient light sensor to detect an intensity and color temperature of ambient light to set or adjust an intensity and color temperature of light to be emitted by a first array of LEDs and a second array of LEDs. The first array of LEDs may include warm color temperature LEDs having a color temperature of 2400-4000 Kelvin. The second array of LEDs may include cool color temperature LEDs having a color temperature of 4000-8000 Kelvin.