Abstract: An improved LED lighting system is provided for overhead ceiling lighting, as well as for other uses. The LED lighting system comprises elongated linear lamps having an LED luminary as a source of illumination and configured to operate as a node of an automated networked lighting system. The linear LED lamps have internal modular network connectors and control components so that they can receive control data and power signals over a single network cable according to a standardized power and data network communications architecture such as Ethernet. The system includes connector assemblies designed to securely mount the networkable linear LED lamps to conventional tube lamp lighting fixtures or to another support housing and to provide integrated power and data connectivity to internal components of the lamps. In one form, the disclosed system includes a network enabled snap-fit connector assembly mounted to a lighting fixture and configured to provide Ethernet power and data connectivity to the lamp.

Abstract: An LED module of a lighting device includes an optic that includes one or more internal lenses, which are to be rotationally aligned with corresponding LEDs held within the module. In order to correctly rotationally align the LEDs with the lenses, the module includes one or more notches in the end of the module, which line up with and receive corresponding detents formed on the exterior surface of the optic. When the optic is mounted in the module with the detents in the notches, the LEDs line up with the lenses. Additionally, the side surface of the optic includes indicia indicating a characteristic of the optic, e.g., the lens' angles.

Abstract: A phosphor arrangement for at least partly converting an excitation radiation is provided. The phosphor arrangement includes a phosphor and a fracture detector used for monitoring the phosphor. The fracture detector includes at least one line track which is operatively connected to the phosphor. The line track extends around the phosphor at least in sections with at least one loop.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wax pool and a candle thereof. The wax pool is located on the top of the candle, the candle has at least a candle simulator, the wax pool is a light-transparent member, a reflection member or a 3D decoration member, the wax pool encircles the candle flame simulator. The candles using such wax pool in the present disclosure show molten state and gorgeous colors that are generated by the burning of traditional candles.

Abstract: A lighting device includes two or more independently controlled sources of light, operational within a structure having a ground surface and a ceiling surface. A first source of light emits light with predetermined correlated color temperature upward towards a portion of the ceiling directly above the lighting device, without obstruction from the lighting device. The second source of light emits light with a predetermined correlated color temperature downward, towards the floor surface. A controller independently adjusts the color temperature and intensity of the sources of light according to a time schedule.

Abstract: There is provided with a lighting apparatus. An elongated first light emission unit and an elongated second light emission unit each extend in a longer side direction and a shorter side direction. The first light emission unit and the second light emission unit have respective end portions in the longer side direction that are connected to each other via a restricting mechanism having a shape that restricts relative movement of the first and second light emission units in the shorter side direction.

Abstract: Provided is a hybrid street light in which an effect of facilitating use, by people, of a space under illumination is obtained. The hybrid street light includes: a support column; a power generation device main unit including, at an upper portion of the support column, a vertical-axis wind turbine power generation device and a solar photovoltaic power generation device; a lighting device installed around the support column and powered by either or both of the power generation devices; and a seat attached to the support column. In the daytime, power is generated by the solar photovoltaic power generation device. The wind turbine power generation device generates power by day and night as long as wind is available. Since the seat is attached to the support column, an effect of facilitating use, by people, of a space under illumination is obtained.

Abstract: There is provided a lighting system, comprising a control unit (10), a solar panel (20) for plugging into the control unit, and at least one light (32) connected to the control unit. The control unit comprises a control circuit (12), a battery bay for receiving at least one battery (16) that supplies battery power to the control circuit, and a socket (14) for receiving a plug (24) of the solar panel for supplying solar power to the control circuit. The control circuit (12) detects whether the solar panel is plugged into the control unit, and in response switches from a battery power mode in which the control circuit powers the at least one light from the battery power, to a solar power mode in which the control circuit powers the at least one light from the solar power, wherein the solar power mode is an energy saving mode which uses less energy in comparison to the battery power mode.

Abstract: A daylighting blind according to an aspect of the invention includes: a plurality of slats; and a support mechanism that interconnects the plurality of slats, a longitudinal direction of which is oriented in a horizontal direction, and supports the plurality of slats suspended in a vertical direction. At a boundary between a daylighting slat group composed of a plurality of daylighting slats in an upper position in the vertical direction and a light-shielding slat group composed of a plurality of light-shielding slats in a lower position in the vertical direction, the daylighting slats and the light-shielding slats are arranged consecutively. The support mechanism includes a lifting/lowering member that causes the daylighting slat group to be stored or extend independently.

Abstract: In described examples of an automotive headlamp, a first illumination source outputs a first color light, and a second illumination source outputs a second color light different from the first color light. A digital micromirror device receives the first color light and the second color light and reflects the first color light and the second color light. A projection optics receives reflected light from the digital micromirror device and outputs a beam from the automotive headlamp having a color that is a combination of the first and second colors. A controller controls intensity and duration of the first illumination source and the second illumination source, controls a pattern on the digital micromirror device, and spectrally tunes the color of the output beam.

Abstract: An FPC includes a base film and a land provided in a conductive pattern formed on a surface of the base film. The land includes a window portion which enables the state of a solder to be checked from the back side of the base film 31 when the FPC is bonded to the circuit board by solder.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a light-emitting unit. The light-emitting unit includes a light source, a light source base that supports the light source, a heat-dissipating member to which the light source base is attached, and an optical member. The light source includes a semiconductor light-emitting element. The light source base includes a positioning structure that positions the optical member relative to the light source. The positioning structure may define a positioning surface centered at an optical axis of the light source.

Abstract: The objective of the invention is to provide vehicular lighting such that unevenness in the light distribution occurring on a road surface is minimized upon consideration of workability when performing an adjustment by aiming, or the like. This vehicular lighting forms a light distribution having a cut-off line CL, and comprises a light source (30) and a lens (50) disposed on the forward side of the light source (30).

Abstract: The optical system comprises an optical component with an active part (1) made of an optically transparent material, a collimating element (2) and a light unit (3) to emit light rays (10) to the collimating element (2) to collimate light rays (10) and to direct them to the active part (1). Generally, the active part (1) has an output surface (12) on its front side for the output of light rays (10) out of the active part (1) towards the display surface (ZY) situated at a distance in front of the active part (1). Furthermore, the active part (1) comprises optical elements (13) whose output surfaces (15) are part of the output surface (12) to create light patterns (A) on the display surface (ZY). The optical elements (13) consist of convergent lenses (13a) and/or divergent lenses (13b), the optical elements (13) being arranged after each other in rows situated next to each other.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a ventilation port through which air in an internal space of a lamp body enters and exits, a cap that covers the ventilation port, a waterproof wall that surrounds a periphery of the cap, and a water-resistant cover that covers an opening section of the waterproof wall, wherein the water-resistant cover includes a drain port further outside than the waterproof wall in a radial direction when seen in an axial direction of the waterproof wall.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp (1) includes a light emitting element (26, 56) functioning as a light source, a substrate (8, 11) on which the light emitting element is mounted, at least the portion of the substrate on which the light emitting element is mounted being colored in a dark color, a reflection part (14, 44) configured to reflect light emitted from the light emitting element, and a concealing part (13, 43) configured to hold the substrate and conceal at least a part of the substrate. A first diffusion portion (22, 52) configured to diffuse light is formed in at least a part of a region of the concealing part facing the reflection part.

Abstract: In an automotive lamp, a lamp unit is housed in a lamp chamber, an LED being used as a light source of the lamp unit, and the lamp chamber including an outer lens and a lamp body. The automotive lamp includes a heat sink including a plurality of heat dissipating fins and mounted to the lamp body such that the heat dissipating fins are exposed outside the lamp chamber; an LED support member that supports the LED and that is tiltably supported relative to the heat sink; and a spirally-shaped heat pipe connecting the LED support member and the heat sink.

Abstract: A luminaire with various sensing capabilities is provided. According to one aspect, the luminaire may include a housing and a lens covering an opening formed in the housing. In addition, the luminaire may include a sensing assembly which is disposed in the housing and configured to detect changes in an environment outside the housing. A light source may also be disposed in the housing and configured to emit light in a forward direction toward the lens. The sensing assembly may be positioned rearward of at least a portion of the light source.

Abstract: A theatre light projector including a housing, a plurality of light sources, a first aperture device and a lens system. The lens system may include a first lens sector and a second lens sector, each of which may have a positive spherical optical power. The first lens sector may have a first radii, and the second lens sector may have a second radii, wherein the first radii and the second radii are substantially parallel to each other. The first aperture device may be comprised of a first aperture comprised of a color filter and/or a pattern. The plurality of light sources may be comprised of a first light source and a second light source and each may be comprised of a white solid state light source, which may be a light emitting diode. The white solid state light source may be a laser diode.

Abstract: The invention relates, inter alia, to a light fixture (10) for illuminating building surfaces (17) or partial surfaces of a building, comprising a housing (11), at least one light source, in particular an LED (12, 12a, 12b, 12c) and at least one collimator optical unit (15, 15a, 15b, 15c) for focusing the light emitted by the light source. The particularity of the invention, inter alia, is that in the light path downstream of the collimator optical unit at least two lens plates (18, 19) are provided, on both of which a plurality of lens elements (22a, 22b, 22c, 23a, 23b, 23c) being arranged, in particular grouped, thereon, wherein the spacing (32) between the two lens plates is variable by an adjusting device (20), and wherein the light fixture provides different light distributions (37, 38, 39, 50a, 50b, 50c) in different spacings of the lens plates.

Abstract: Disclosed lens designs enable uniform light distribution without hot spot, achieving wider transfer functions of light compared with traditional lenses, with a benefit of reducing the number of light sources needed and overall cost for direct-lit backlight device. A disclosed lens includes a beam shaping element on the top thereof and a backlight device incorporating the lens and the beam shaping element to eliminate a light hot spot produced by the backlight device and obtain a uniform light distribution at the illumination field. The disclosed lens is especially useful when extremely wider transfer function or extremely thin backlight is needed.

Abstract: A luminaire with uplighting and downlighting capabilities is provided. According to one aspect, the luminaire may include a housing, a light source disposed in the housing, and a lens. The light source may be configured to emit light in a downward direction, and the lens may at least partially cover the light source. An opening may be formed in a top part of the housing and may permit light reflected by an interior surface of the lens to be transmitted in an upward direction from the housing. Optionally, a transparent or translucent cover member may at least partially cover the opening in the top part of the housing.

Abstract: A light module for a lighting equipment of a motor vehicle including at least one semiconductor light source, which is arranged on a circuit carrier and with a reflector, which is coated with a lacquer and which comprises a mounting section that is coated with the lacquer, which features a broad side and a narrow side and onto which the circuit carrier is attached by a glue connection. The mounting section comprises a surface, out of which projections protrude, which are coated with the lacquer and on which the circuit carrier rests with a distance to the remaining surface of the mounting section and wherein the glue connection is carried out by a glue that is applied next to the projections or between the projections on at least part of the remaining surface of the mounting section.

Abstract: Disclosed are a high-reflectivity reflector manufacturing method and a high-reflectivity lamp. The high-reflectivity reflector manufacturing method includes (A) preparing at least one micro foaming reflection plate processed with an anti-UV process; (B) performing a preheat process of the micro foaming reflection plate; (C) performing a heating process of the micro foaming reflection plate after being processed by the preheat process to soften the micro foaming reflection plate; (D) performing a hot pressing process to the softened micro foaming reflection plate to form a required shape of the reflector; and (E) cooling the reflector to obtain a high-reflectivity reflector. The present disclosure significantly improves the light reflectivity up to 95%˜99% as well as improving the lamp brightness.

Abstract: An emergency lighting head including an LED light surface and a reflector, wherein the reflector has a main body reflector portion and a crown reflector portion attached to the main body portion. The main body reflector portion has an inner reflective surface symmetrical about a central optical axis. The reflective surface has a first end for receiving the LED light surface and a second end opposite the first end. The crown reflector portion is attached to the second end of the main body reflector portion and has an inner reflective surface tilted inwardly from the second end of the main body reflector portion toward the central optical axis.

Abstract: A filter includes a first filter having a recess, and a second filter made of a material different from that of the first filter. The second filter has a housed portion to be housed in the recess of the first filter such that the second filter is removable relative to the first filter. The housed portion of the second filter may correspond to either the entirety or a portion of the second filter. This structure facilitates formation of the filter having a simple structure and implementation of desired light distribution of two or more different light beams.

Abstract: The invention provides a lighting device configured to present to an observer a spatially dynamic sparkling light dis play. The device comprises a luminaire containing a plurality of light sources (28) located on a first surface portion, and arranged to direct light in a direction of a plurality of light transmissive areas (32) formed within an opposing second surface portion. The opposing second surface portion may at least partially bound a chamber (14) within which the primary light sources are disposed, where an internal surface arrangement of the chamber is configured to absorb at least part of the spectral composition of any light emitted by the primary light sources which does not fall directly onto the light transmissive areas.

Abstract: A variety of light-emitting devices for general illumination utilizing solid state light sources (e.g., light emitting diodes) are disclosed. In general, the devices include a scattering element in combination with an extractor element. The scattering element, which may include elastic and/or inelastic scattering centers, is spaced apart from the light source element. Opposite sides of the scattering element have asymmetric optical interfaces, there being a larger refractive index mismatch at the interface facing the light emitting element than the interface between the scattering element and the extractor element. Such a structure favors forward scattering of light from the scattering element. In other words, the system favors scattering out of the scattering element into the extractor element over backscattering light towards the light source element.

Abstract: A light unit for general purpose or decorative lighting having a directional light source, a light transmissive optic arranged to direct light from the light source and a plurality of reflectors arranged to receive light from the optic and/or light source and at least partially a reflect portion of the light in a predetermined distribution pattern, the optic being further arranged to mechanically couple together the light source and reflectors to hold the light source, optic and reflectors in a predetermined spatial relationship.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp control system includes an electronic control unit having a processor and a non-transitory computer readable memory including a machine-readable instruction set. The electronic control unit is communicatively coupled to a camera configured to output image data of a vehicle environment, a vehicle lamp and a steering wheel sensor. The machine-readable instruction set causes the processor to receive the image data of the vehicle environment from the camera, determine whether an external light source is present in the vehicle environment based on the image data of the vehicle environment, determine a steering wheel angle based on an output signal of the steering wheel sensor, and generate a control signal for activating the vehicle lamp when the steering wheel angle exceeds an activation steering threshold and no external light source is detected in the vehicle environment.

Abstract: A zoom optical system and automated luminaire are provided. The zoom optical system includes a light source and compensator, variator, and objective lens groups. The light source illuminates an object in an object plane. The compensator lens group is optically coupled to the object without intervening lenses, has a positive optical power, six lenses, and moves relative to the object plane. The variator lens group is optically coupled to the compensator lens group without intervening lenses, has a negative optical power, three lenses, and moves relative to the object plane and the compensator group. The objective lens group is optically coupled to the variator lens group without intervening lenses, has a second positive optical power, three lenses, remains in a fixed position relative to the object plane, and projects an image of the object without intervening lenses between the objective lens group and the projected image.

Abstract: A seamless back-loaded modular LED assembly is provided for stacking interchangeable lenses and optics that optimizes thermal management of the LED light source. A sleeve seamlessly secures to a back plate that sandwiches the interchangeable lenses and optics in a stacked arrangement within the sleeve, while the back plate provides a nipple for operatively associating with swivel implements so as to enable 270 degrees of rotational pivoting when directing the LED light source.

Abstract: A bracket for joining a first fixture to a second fixture includes a housing configured to be coupled to the first fixture, a drive system disposed at least partially within the housing, and a retention member coupled to the drive system. The retention member is configured to engage with the second fixture and draw the second fixture and the first fixture together upon actuation of the drive system.

Abstract: An aiming device configured for easily removable attachment to a light projecting luminaire. The device has a body with attachment members that are configured to fit a specific luminaire that has corresponding attachment receiving features, and is further configured with clamps for mounting a light source outputting a high intensity collimated visible light aiming beam such that, when the device is removably attached to the luminaire (i.e., latched in place) the laser is prepositioned to direct the laser beam parallel to a center axis of the luminaire's light output beam. Ideally the luminaire has preexisting features that can be utilized as the attachment receiving features for corresponding attachment members of a suitably configured aiming device.

Abstract: A dual-output power adapter for a lighted artificial tree having a plurality of tree portions with light strings having lighting elements. The dual-output power adapter includes a power cord including a first power conductor and a second power conductor, the power cord configured to transmit an input electrical power; a housing configured to receive the first power conductor and a second power conductor; power-converting circuitry in electrical connection with the first power conductor and the second power conductor, the power-converting circuitry configured to convert the input electrical power to a first output electrical power; a first pair of conductors for transmitting the first output electrical power; and a second pair of conductors for transmitting a second output electrical power.

Abstract: Multiple units are removably connectable to provide desired functions, such as light, power, data, or other functions.

Abstract: Electronic devices for use with deterrent devices are provided. In one aspect the electronic device has a housing, a finger engagement surface shaped to receive a portion of a finger and formed in part by a first contact member movably associated with the housing and in part by a second contact member movably associated with the housing and a control system that determines an output of the electronic device by sensing a movement of at least one of the first contact member and the second contact member.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an LED engine comprising an LED light emitting board, a first circuit board, and a second circuit board. The LED light emitting board and two circuit boards are electrically connected via array cables. Either the first circuit board or the second circuit board has a linear LED driver IC. The first circuit board and the second circuit board, in combination, are configured to receive an AC line voltage, and drive the LED light emitting board. In some implementations, LEDs connected to the LED light emitting board are divided into two or more sections, each of which has a different correlated color temperature (CCT) to achieve CCT tuning. In some implementations, the LED engine further comprises a light engine housing.

Abstract: A device, system, and method for illumination of a bottle or other vessel. A bottle or vessel may be illuminated using lighting elements disposed in a label that is controlled by a detachable control unit which is configured to sit inside an indentation of the vessel or otherwise below the vessel. The control unit may communicate with other control units and may be configured to display lighting patterns in response to instructions that may be programmed prior to the control unit being attached to the vessel, or in response to instructions sent to the control unit after it has been attached to the vessel.

Abstract: Lighting systems for use in building interiors, for example, which include a plurality of light modules each having an elongate substrate with a lower surface, and electrical circuitry including a plurality of LED units mounted to the lower surface. Each light module is formed as a single-component, packaged construct for easy installation, and facilitates conductive transfer of heat away from the LEDs for enhanced power efficiency. In one embodiment, the light modules are releasably connected to, and extend from, an elongate spine unit which provides structural support and power input to the light modules. In another embodiment, the light modules are disposed parallel to one another and are connected by a series of lateral connectors in laterally spaced relation to one another, with the light modules adjustably mounted to the lateral connectors whereby the spacing between the light modules may be varied.

Abstract: An object is to provide an LED floodlight that enables efficient use of a cooling means, e.g., a heat dissipation fan, and can pursue a reduction in size. Therefore, it is an LED floodlight wherein a panel-shaped floodlight portion formed as a floodlight surface is formed such that a plurality of LEDs is arranged on a front surface, a heatsink having a plurality of heat dissipation plates on a back surface of the panel-shaped floodlight portion, and a cooling fan configured to send air toward a central portion of the heatsink are arranged in this order, the LED floodlight is formed of an appropriate power supply circuit, wherein a plurality of heat dissipation plates of a heatsink is radially arranged from a central portion to a periphery, a central portion of a coupling surface between heat dissipation plates of the heatsink protrudes toward a cooling fan configured to send air and has a curved surface portion from a central portion to a periphery.

Abstract: A light fixture is disclosed, and includes a light emitting diode (LED) engine including plurality of LEDs that transmit visible light. The light fixture also includes a waveguide, where the LEDs of the LED engine surround the waveguide and transmit the visible light in a direction towards the waveguide. The light fixture also includes a second element that provides a secondary service. The light fixture also includes a housing that defines a cavity, where the LED engine and waveguide are positioned within the cavity proximate the front of the light fixture, and the a secondary element is positioned within the cavity toward the rear of the light fixture.

Abstract: One or more musical lanterns may be oriented in a horizontal or a vertical orientation and may provide a body that may have one or more light transmissive panels. One or more light emitting elements may be disposed inside of the body and may emit light through the one or more light transmissive panels. One or more audio speakers may be disposed about the body and may produce an audio sound. A circuit may control the one or more audio speakers and the one or more light emitting elements. Further, one or more microphone processors may be provided on the body of the one or more musical lanterns. A musical lantern interface may provide commands or instructions that may communicate with the one or more musical lanterns and components thereof.

Abstract: The technology relates in part to methods and compositions for ex vivo proliferation and expansion of epithelial cells.

Abstract: A combination pencil sharpening and flashlight device includes an outer shell, a battery, a motor, a cutter head, a top cover, a flashlight head, a pair of switches (one for running the motor and the other for turning the flashlight on and off), a charging port, a charger, a battery meter, and a metal file for sharpening pencil lead to a point.

Abstract: A multifunction flashlight includes a flashlight body defining opposing front and rear ends, a light source with a LED light mounted in the front end of the flashlight body, a light source switch mounted on the flashlight body near the front end, a focus adjustment device mounted on the flashlight body between the light source and the light source switch, multiple tools pivotally connected to the rear end of the flashlight body and receivable inside the flashlight body, an emergency exit hammer pivotally connected to the rear end of the flashlight body and receivable inside the flashlight body, a release switch mounted on the flashlight body near the rear end, a seat belt cutter, and a USB jack for battery charging.

Abstract: A burner body includes a wall that defines a combustible-gas chamber. The burner body further includes gas-flow inlet communicating with the combustible-gas chamber and a plurality of burner ports that permit combustible gas to flow from the chamber to an exterior of the burner body. The burner body further includes one or more flow restrictions configured to restrict flow through a proportion of the burner ports. When combustible gas is supplied at a first flow rate, each flow restriction is configured to restrict flow through an associated burner port at a first restriction ratio. When combustible gas is supplied at a second flow rate that is smaller than the first flow rate, each flow restriction is configured to restrict flow through its associated burner port at a second restriction ratio that is less than the first restriction ratio.

Abstract: A gas burner for caravans, boats and vehicles in general includes an injector holder to be applied at an opening in a cooktop of a caravan, boat and/or vehicle in general and having an injector connected to a gas inlet; a burner cap resting on the injector holder and having a vertical conduit facing the injector at the bottom and leading, at the top, into a distribution chamber of the fuel mixture to generate a flame ring; and a cover resting on the burner cap and delimiting at the top the distribution chamber of the fuel mixture. At least two protruding pins are provided at the bottom surface of the cover and can be inserted into corresponding through holes in the burner cap to snappingly engage elastic coupling members coupled to the injector holder.

Abstract: An incinerator has a hollow main body with a front wall, a rear wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall. The front wall has a first opening and a second opening formed therein. The second opening is disposed adjacent to the bottom wall between the first opening and the bottom wall. The rear wall has at least one inlet aperture formed adjacent to the bottom wall. The first side wall and the second side wall each have at least one outlet aperture disposed adjacent to the top wall. The incinerator further has a door that is movable between an opened position, whereby waste may be disposed on a grate suspended inside of the main body, and a closed position, whereby the door may cover the first opening.

Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment apparatus for treating an exhaust gas discharged from an EUV (Extreme Ultra Violet) exposure equipment by combustion treatment to make the exhaust gas harmless is disclosed. The exhaust gas treatment apparatus includes a cylindrical combustion chamber configured to combust a processing gas containing hydrogen, and a processing gas nozzle and an oxidizing gas nozzle provided on the combustion chamber and configured to blow the processing gas and an oxidizing gas, respectively, in a tangential direction to an inner circumferential surface of the combustion chamber, wherein the processing gas nozzle and the oxidizing gas nozzle are positioned in the same plane perpendicular to an axis of the combustion chamber.