Abstract: A light fixture includes a housing with a skylight aperture, and one or more louver blades spanning the skylight aperture. When open, the one or more movable louver blades block little of the light passing through the skylight aperture; in intermediate positions, the louver blades block a portion of the light; when closed, the louver blades block most light from passing through the skylight aperture. The light fixture also includes: a dimmable artificial light source configured to project artificial light toward the illuminated space; a light sensor that detects light illuminating the space; and a control unit that is integrated with the housing and communicates with the light sensor. The light sensor detects intensity and chromaticity information of the light illuminating the space. The control unit controls position of the louver blades and brightness and chromaticity of the dimmable artificial light source, in response to the light sensor.

Abstract: A lighting device may include a light irradiation portion, a light control portion, a sensing portion and a main control module. The light irradiation portion to generate and irradiate light. The light control portion to control a power applied to the light irradiation portion. The sensing portion to sense an environment of a space to which the light irradiation portion irradiates light. The main control module communicate with an external device by a wireless communication and control the light control portion according to a control signal from the external device. The main control module may include a first connector that connects the main control module and the sensing portion by a wired communication. The second connector may connects the light control portion and the main control module by the wired communication. The lighting device may be capable of being installed in an environment desired by the user.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a semiconductor bulb, including a housing, and at least one semiconductor light source that is arranged on the housing. The housing includes a rearward base region that is embodied from an electrically non-conductive material for the purpose of engaging in a bulb socket. At least one electrical contact element is arranged on the base region for the purpose of contacting the bulb socket. The base region is embodied for the purpose of arranging electrical contact elements of different base types.

Abstract: The invention relates to lighting devices (100) for producing ultimate light comprising first light of a relatively warm color and second light of a relatively cool color. The lighting devices (100) comprise first and second circuits (1, 2) for producing the first and second light, third circuits (3) for reaching a temperature per intensity state of the ultimate light, and fourth circuits (4) thermally coupled to the third circuits (3) and comprising temperature-dependent circuits for giving the ultimate light a, for example, relatively warm color at lower intensity states and for giving the ultimate light a, for example, relatively cool color at higher intensity states.

Abstract: An electronic lock with a latch assembly, an interior assembly and an exterior assembly. The latch assembly includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The interior assembly is configured to move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The exterior assembly includes a touch keypad subassembly configured to detect touches to at least a portion of its surface. The touch keypad subassembly defines an opening through which a wiring harness extends. The opening in the touch keypad subassembly is sealed, at least in part, by an epoxy resin and/or internal structure of the touch keypad subassembly.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an LED torchiere lamp with overheat and overvoltage protection functions. The LED torchiere lamp includes primarily a high-voltage rectifying circuit which rectifies high-voltage alternating current as high-voltage direct current, and an IC drive circuit. The IC drive circuit is built in with an electronic switching circuit to drive the LED lamp, an analog light dimmer circuit and a PWM light dimmer circuit, in addition to an overheat and overvoltage protection circuit which is used to improve the safety of and extend the lifetime of usage of the LED torchiere lamp, thereby having the practicality.

Abstract: A ripple reduction circuit is provided. The ripple reduction circuit may include a ripple capacitor configured to drive at least a first segment of a string of light emitting diodes (LEDs), a first diode having an anode coupled to the ripple capacitor, and a cathode configured to be coupled to an input end of the first LED segment, a second diode having a cathode coupled to the ripple capacitor and the anode of the first diode, and an anode configured to be coupled between the first LED segment and a second LED segment of the string of LEDs, a third diode having an anode coupled to the ripple capacitor, and a cathode configured to be coupled to a last LED segment of the string of LEDs, and a fourth diode having a cathode coupled to the ripple capacitor and the anode of the third diode.

Abstract: A high-safety LED tube, comprising: a first side having a first electrode and a second electrode; a second side having a third electrode and a fourth electrode; a first impedance module coupled to the first side; a second impedance module coupled to the second side; a first energy sensor having a first terminal coupled to the first impedance module; a second energy sensor having a first terminal coupled to the second impedance module; an LED unit coupled to the first impedance module and the second impedance module; a switch coupled to the LED unit; and a state control module coupled to the switch; wherein, when the first energy sensor or the second energy sensor detects an energy flowing between the first electrode and the second electrode or between the third electrode and the fourth electrode, the state control module turns on the switch.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting device comprising an exit window (30); a plurality of solid state lighting elements (20) arranged in an annular pattern; an optical element (10, 50) for redirecting the luminous output of the solid state lighting elements towards said exit window, the shape of said optical element defining a cavity (15) on a central axis of the lighting device, said cavity being shielded from said luminous output; and a driver circuit (40) for driving at least some of said solid state lighting elements located in said cavity. A luminaire including such a lighting device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) light unit is disclosed. For example, the LED light unit includes at least one support plate having one or more inner openings. At least one LED array may be coupled to an LED board. The LED light unit also includes at least one heat pipe coupled to the LED board, wherein said LED board is coupled to the at least one support plate.

Abstract: An LED-based replacement light comprises multiple LEDs, the LEDs having different logical control addresses associated among them, with each logical control address subjecting one or more of the LEDs associated therewith to individual control; a controller in communication with the LEDs, the controller configured to generate signals that individually control the operating states of the one or more LEDs associated with each logical control address; a housing for the LEDs; and a connector disposed at an end of the housing, the connector shaped for connection with a light socket.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a LED lighting system comprising a power supply circuit for supplying a power supply current to a LED strip (200). The power supply circuit (100) includes input terminals (K1, K2) for receiving a power voltage from a power supply voltage, output terminals (K3, K4) connected to the input terminals of the LED strip (200), a sensing module (106) coupled between the output terminals (K3, K4) for measuring an impedance of the LED strip (200). The sensing module is adapted to drive a switch (104) and to transmit a measured impedance value to a driver module (108). The driver module (108) is adapted to generate the power supply current depending on the length of the LED strip (200), as reflected by the measured impedance value.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) according to an embodiment can include an OLED panel; a printed circuit board adhered onto a rear surface of the OLED panel; and a back cover including first and second metal layers, an inorganic substance layer between the first and second metal layers, and a pocket groove in a horizontal surface on which the OLED panel is placed and corresponding to the printed circuit board, wherein the pocket groove is formed by removing the first metal layer corresponding thereto to expose the inorganic substance layer.

Abstract: A lamp is provided. The lamp includes at least one light emitting diode (LED) and an electronic circuit configured to provide power to the at least one LED. The lamp includes at least one flat circuit board having mounted thereto the at least one LED and the electronic circuit. The at least one flat circuit board acts as a heatsink to dissipate heat from the at least one LED and acts as a plurality of circuit paths for the electronic circuit and the at least one LED.

Abstract: An arrangement of a heat sink and a heat-generating electronic component is provided. The heat sink has a main part and a moulding of plastic. The electronic component is mounted on a first surface of the main part with thermal contact to the main part. The moulding is mounted to a second surface of the main part, opposite the first surface, to provide structural strength to the arrangement. The moulding has a void provided through the moulding. As a result, once the moulding and the main part are mounted to each other, a portion of the second surface of the main part is exposed through the void.

Abstract: An optical module apparatus and method operates at high temperatures. The apparatus has a first printed circuit board with optoelectronics and electronics located on a thermoelectric cooler. The thermoelectric cooler is located on a second printed circuit board that also has electronics that control the thermoelectric cooler separately mounted thereon. The optical module operates at substantially higher temperatures by placing the optoelectronics and the electronics, not including the thermoelectric cooler controller, on the thermoelectric cooler. The electronics controlling the thermoelectric cooler only require relatively simple, low-speed electronics that are implemented in integrated circuit technologies. The integrated circuit electronics may operate at very high temperatures (200° C. or higher) thereby making control of the thermoelectric cooler with uncooled electronics possible.

Abstract: A plant-cultivating method is provided which comprises a red light irradiation step (A) and a blue light irradiation step (B), wherein the step (A) and the step (B) are independently carried out for a predetermined period of time under cultivation conditions such that the humidity in a cultivation atmosphere at the step (A) is higher than that at the step (B). Preferably the humidities in a cultivation atmosphere at the step (A) and the step (B) are in the ranges of 60%-90% and 40%-60%, respectively.

Abstract: Solid-state lamps having an electronically adjustable light beam distribution are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, a lamp configured as described herein includes a plurality of solid-state emitters (addressable individually and/or in groupings) mounted over a non-planar interior surface of the lamp. The interior mounting surface can be concave or convex, as desired, and may be of hemispherical or hyper-hemispherical geometry, among others, in accordance with some example embodiments. In some embodiments, the heat sink of the lamp may be configured to provide the interior mounting surface, whereas in some other embodiments, a separate mounting interface, such as a parabolic aluminized reflector (PAR), a bulged reflector (BR), or a multi-faceted reflector (MR), may be included to such end. Also, the lamp may include one or more focusing optics for modifying its output. In some cases, a lamp provided as described herein may be configured for retrofitting existing lighting structures.

Abstract: In comparison with thermal light sources, LED lighting has the advantage that it is very small and at the same time commercially available in different colors, so that colored lighting can be produced inexpensively and at the same time in a manner that saves installation space. It is an object of the present invention to equip an LED lighting apparatus with a color mixing functionality that is distinguished by high efficiency and at the same time a small number of components.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is provided. A lighting means of the apparatus has one or more LEDs. A first device of the apparatus cooperates with a pulse width modulation device for optionally adjusting brightness of the LED. To simplify the maintenance of the lighting apparatus, a memory and a second device are provided. The memory stores information relating to the lighting means. The second device generates a signal, which encodes the information using the pulse width modulation device. As a result, the signal can be transmitted by the LEDs as a pulse width-modulated light signal.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention disclose a display system comprising: a display panel; a backlight module for supplying backlight to the display panel; a drive module for driving the backlight module to emit light; and a control module for controlling the drive module to drive the backlight module to emit light, wherein the backlight module comprises first light emitting diodes and second light emitting diodes, and a spectral intensity of blue light of light emitted by the first light emitting diode is less than a spectral intensity of each of red light and green light of the light emitted by the first light emitting diode; wherein the drive module comprises a first drive unit for driving the first light emitting diodes to emit light under the control of the control module, and a second drive unit for driving the second light emitting diodes to emit light under the control of the control module.

Abstract: A bulb-type LED lighting apparatus, including: a base unit; a heat dissipating space retaining unit; a cooling block connected to the heat dissipating space retaining unit and having heat pipe fitting holes and heat dissipating fins; first and second LED circuit boards having LED modules; a heat dissipating frame including heat exchanging plates, clip parts formed on cooling fins of the heat exchanging plates so as to hold heat pipes, cover locking slits for locking protective covers, and a circuit board seat for seating the first LED circuit board; a connection plate unit including pipe fitting slots, cover locking slits for fitting the protective covers, and shoulders for supporting the protective covers; and convective circulation passages defined between the heat exchanging plates so as to allow air to circulate between the heat exchanging plates and realize circulation of air between the inside and outside of the heat dissipating frame therethrough.

Abstract: What is specified is: a lighting apparatus, with a piezoelectric transformer (1), which has a mounting face (10), on which at least two output-side connection points (11) are arranged, and at least one substrateless light-emitting diode (2), which is designed to generate electromagnetic radiation, wherein the at least one substrateless light-emitting diode (2) is fitted at least indirectly to the mounting face (10) and fastened mechanically to the mounting face (10), and the at least one substrateless light-emitting diode (2) is electrically conductively connected to at least two of the output-side connection points (11).

Abstract: An illumination light generation apparatus includes a light source unit and an emission unit. The light source unit includes first and second light source groups that radiate a plurality of light beams, respectively. The first and second light source groups face each other. The emission unit emits a composite light beam in a predetermined direction and includes a first reflection part that reflects the plurality of light beams radiated from the first light source group, and an emission part that reflects the plurality of light beams reflected from the first reflection part and the plurality of light beams radiated from the second light source group. The emission part generates the composite light beam by reflecting the plurality of light beams radiated from the first light source group and the plurality of light beams radiated from the second light source group in the predetermined direction.

Abstract: A LAM/ICM assembly comprises an integrated control module (ICM) and an LED array member (LAM). The ICM includes interconnect through which power from outside the assembly is received. In a first novel aspect, active circuitry is embedded in the ICM. In one example, the circuitry monitors LED operation, controls and supplies power to the LEDs, and communicates information into and out of the assembly. In a second novel aspect, a lighting system comprises an AC-to-DC converter and a LAM/ICM assembly. The AC-to-DC converter outputs a substantially constant current or voltage. The magnitude of the current or voltage is adjusted by a signal output from the LAM/ICM. In a third novel aspect, the ICM includes a built-in switching DC-to-DC converter. An AC-to-DC power supply supplies a roughly regulated supply voltage. The switching converter within the LAM/ICM receives the roughly regulated voltage and supplies a regulated LED drive current to its LEDs.

Abstract: LED lighting systems including mated components such that the LED light source component is separated from the LED controller by a distance and/or by a temperature differential are disclosed.

Abstract: An LED lamp comprising a housing, a drive circuit, LED dies driven by the drive circuit, and an output-select controller to program the drive circuit to drive the LED dies in one of a pre-sleep configuration and a general lighting configuration. The LED dies comprise LED dies of a first spectral output having a peak wavelength between 500 nm and 600 nm and of a second spectral output having a peak wavelength greater than 600 nm, first blue LED dies having a peak wavelength between 420 nm and 480 nm, and second blue LED dies having a peak wavelength below 420 nm. The drive circuit operates each of the LED dies of the first and second spectral outputs and the second blue LED dies in the pre-sleep configuration, and the LED dies of the first and second spectral outputs and the first blue LED dies in the general lighting configuration.

Abstract: A system and method for operating one or more light emitting devices is disclosed. In one example, the light emitting devices may be deactivated in response to a rate of temperature rise of the light emitting devices.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode fixture comprises spaced-apart first and second housing portions. There is a cooling device disposed within the first housing portion. The cooling device is in fluid communication with the second housing portion. First and second printed circuit boards are disposed within the second housing portion. A light-emitting diode and a negative coefficient thermistor array are mounted on the first printed circuit board. The light-emitting diode and the negative coefficient thermistor array are each thermally coupled to a heat sink. A rectifier is mounted on the second printed circuit board. The rectifier is electrically connected in series with the negative coefficient thermistor array and the cooling device. Current used to power the cooling device flows from the rectifier through the negative coefficient thermistor array to the cooling device.

Abstract: An illumination device includes a light source in which a plurality of light emitting elements are arranged, a luminous intensity controller configured to control luminous intensities of the plurality of light emitting elements separately in groups of one or more light emitting elements, and a predetermined correction table indicating temperature distribution characteristics corresponding to position information of the plurality of light emitting elements in the light source. The luminous intensity controller controls the luminous intensities of the plurality of light emitting elements corresponding to the position information based on the temperature distribution characteristics of the correction table.

Abstract: A light module includes lighting elements. The lighting elements including a light emitting diode, a power block a constant current driver and power terminals. The lighting elements are connected together vertically and horizontally by the power terminals to form a shape.

Abstract: A lighting system for providing high intensity lighting may include an LED system and a control system that controls the LED system based on a determined temperature to ensure that a minimum acceptable lighting value is provided at all times while thermally protecting the LED system. The high output lighting system has a lamp or luminaire equipped with the LED system producing a thermally regulated LED lighting system well suited for indoor and/or outdoor lighting applications such as portable and other light towers.

Abstract: An LAM/ICM assembly comprises an integrated control module (ICM) and an LED array member (LAM). The ICM includes interconnect through which power from outside the assembly is received. In a first novel aspect, active circuitry is embedded in the ICM. In one example, the circuitry monitors LED operation, controls and supplies power to the LEDs, and communicates information into and out of the assembly. In a second novel aspect, a lighting system comprises an AC-to-DC converter and a LAM/ICM assembly. The AC-to-DC converter outputs a substantially constant current or voltage. The magnitude of the current or voltage is adjusted by a signal output from the LAM/ICM. In a third novel aspect, the ICM includes a switching DC-to-DC converter. An AC-to-DC power supply supplies a roughly regulated supply voltage. The switching converter within the LAM/ICM receives the roughly regulated voltage and supplies a regulated LED drive current to its LEDs.

Abstract: A tunable light-emitting diode (LED) lamp for producing an adjustable light output is provided. In one embodiment, the LED lamp includes a drive circuit for driving LED dies in one of a plurality of light output configurations (e.g., a pre-sleep configuration, a phase-shift configuration, and a general lighting configuration). Further, the LED lamp may include an output select controller and/or input sensor electrically coupled to the drive circuit to select the light output configuration. As such, the LED lamp is tunable to generate different levels of spectral output, appropriate for varying biological circumstance, while maintaining a commercially acceptable light quality and color rendering index.

Abstract: A LAM/ICM assembly comprises an integrated control module (ICM) and an LED array member (LAM). In a first aspect, active circuitry is embedded in the ICM. The circuitry monitors LED operation, controls and supplies power to the LEDs, and communicates information into and out of the assembly. A thermal insulator is disposed between the ICM and a heat sink outside the lateral boundary of the LAM. In a second aspect, a lighting system comprises an AC-to-DC converter and a LAM/ICM assembly. The AC-to-DC converter outputs a substantially constant current or voltage. The magnitude of the current or voltage is adjusted by a signal output from the LAM/ICM. In a third aspect, the ICM includes a built-in switching DC-to-DC converter. An AC-to-DC power supply supplies a roughly regulated supply voltage. The switching converter within the LAM/ICM receives the roughly regulated voltage and supplies a regulated LED drive current to its LEDs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an illumination device (1) for providing a controllable illumination configuration. The illumination device comprises a light-source unit (2; 20) comprising a plurality of individually controllable solid state light-sources (8); and an optical element (3) arranged to modulate light from the solid state light-sources through a modulation area (16) of the optical element (3). The illumination device (1) further comprises an actuator (4) connected to the light-source unit (2) and controllable to move the light-source unit relative to the optical element (3) in such a way that the solid state light-sources (8) pass the modulation area (16) of the optical element (3) in succession; and a control unit (5) configured to control each of the solid state light-sources (8) to emit light with a time-varying intensity corresponding to the illumination configuration while the solid state light-source (8) moves past the modulation area of the optical element.

Abstract: A high power lighting fixture which includes a first multiple of first light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted and series connected to form a first serial string of LEDs on a first circuit board. A second multiple of second light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted and series connected to form a second serial string of LEDs on a second circuit board. Mating circuit board connectors are mounted on the first and second circuit boards. The first and second LEDs, the number of first and second LEDs and the current supplied when operating the first and second LEDs are selected so that the lighting fixture is operable at a minimum electrical power rating of 100 Watts. A control signal is received which determines current division between the first and second LEDs.

Abstract: Lighting systems having unique configurations are provided. For instance, the lighting system may include a light source, a thermal management system and driver electronics, each contained within a housing structure. The light source is configured to provide illumination visible through an opening in the housing structure. The thermal management system is configured to provide an air flow, such as a unidirectional air flow, through the housing structure in order to cool the light source. The driver electronics are configured to provide power to each of the light source and the thermal management system.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) system that includes a LED, a heat sink, a fan housing, a fan, and a cover is disclosed. The heat sink is typically coupled to the LED, and the fan housing is typically coupled to the heat sink opposite the LED. The fan housing is sized to fit within an electrical junction box and includes a fan housing aperture that extends through the fan housing. A cover may be coupled to the fan housing opposite the heat sink. The system may include at least one air intake opening and at least one air exhaust opening. When activated, the fan may external air into the fan housing through the air intake opening and direct the air toward the heat sink and ultimately through the air exhaust opening. In so doing, the temperature of the heat sink and the LED is reduced.

Abstract: A thermal control circuit comprises a positive temperature coefficient thermistor array, a negative temperature coefficient thermistor array, and a resistor array. The positive temperature coefficient thermistor array and the resistor array are electrically connected in parallel to a first terminal of the thermal control circuitry. The negative temperature coefficient thermistor array is electrically connected to a second terminal of the thermal control circuit. The positive temperature coefficient thermistor array, a negative temperature coefficient thermistor array, and the resistor array are all connected by a negative bus to a third terminal of the thermal control circuit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lighting module wherein a DC-DC converter and an LED module are provided as an integral part of the lighting module, and an AC-DC module is provided separately from the lighting module. The AC-DC module is effectively a remote power supply that can be easily replaced without having to replace, reconfigure, or otherwise modify the lighting module. With this configuration, the DC-DC module may be tuned for the particular LED module of the lighting module, and in the case of a failure of the AC-DC module, the AC-DC module can be replaced without having to replace or retune the DC-DC module.

Abstract: A thermal compensating circuit board (TCB) assembly comprising a substrate, the substrate comprising at least one thermal compensating circuit deposited thereon, the substrate devoid of a solid state emitter, and at least one electrical connector coupled to the at least one thermal compensating circuit, the connector configured to couple with a solid state emitter assembly and/or power supply. Lighting devices comprising the TCB assembly are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a kit for converting an existing high discharge light unit to an LED based light unit, with the option of including a networked capability among a group of LED light units. The kit includes a drop-in component mounting plate on which are mounted an LED light source, sensors including a thermal sensor, a control unit, a DC power supply, a heat sink, and a dimmer unit. A wired or wireless transceiver allows the LED light units to operate as a network, with two way flow of information from the LED light units to a control unit.

Abstract: A rectangular LED lighting apparatus connected directly to an AC power supply is provided. The rectangular LED lighting apparatus includes: a printed circuit board in which circuit patterns are formed for electrical connection of LEDs; a rectification unit configured to rectify an AC voltage and output a DC rectified voltage; an LED unit driven by the rectified voltage, the LED unit including first to n-th light emitting blocks (where n is a positive integer equal to or greater than 2) arranged linearly on the printed circuit board; and an LED driving control unit configured to sequentially drive first to m-th light emitting groups (where m is a positive integer equal to or greater than 2), each of which includes n LEDs, according to a voltage level of the rectified voltage output from the rectification unit.

Abstract: A universal load control module may include a power supply that operates over a wide voltage range, a microcontroller, and one or more functional control blocks. A functional control block may include a dimmer circuit for controlling a lighting load that provides reverse phase cut mode dimming, forward phase cut mode dimming, and hybrid phase cut mode dimming, as well as thermal protection. One or more universal control modules may be housed in a cabinet that include a cabinet control module. The cabinet may include additional thermal protection measures.

Abstract: The multi-tubular LED light bulb has a seat having a power plug, multiple glass tubes mounted on the seat, multiple multi-directional lighting LED strips respectively mounted inside the glass tubes and an AC to DC converting circuit board mounted inside the seat and connected to the power plug to obtain AC power and converting the AC power to DC power. The multi-directional lighting LED strips are electronically connected to the DC power source from the AC to DC converting circuit in parallel. Since the LED light bulb has multiple multi-directional lighting LED strips, different directional sightings and even brightness are provided. Further, heat from the LED strip is easily and quickly transmitted to the sidewall of the glass tube to extend the lifetime of the LED light bulb, since the multi-directional lighting LED strips are close to a sidewall of the corresponding glass tube.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment of the LED module (10), said LED module comprises a first LED chip (1) that is based on the AlInGaN material system and designed to emit a first radiation type in the blue spectral range. Furthermore, the LED module (10) comprises at least one second LED chip (2) that is based on the InGaAlP material system and designed to emit a second radiation type in the red spectral range. A conversion element (3) is arranged downstream of at least the first LED chip (1) and designed to convert some of the first radiation into a third radiation type. The conversion element (3) comprises a first and a second luminescent material, the first luminescent material being designed to emit at a shorter wavelength than the second luminescent material. The first luminescent material has an absorption that decreases towards relatively long wavelengths in the long-wave blue spectral range, and the second luminescent material has an absorption maximum in the middle blue spectral range.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electric axial-flow fan having turbine type waterproof enclosure, which is rainproof and installed at the top portion of sealed heat dissipation housing of a high power lamp, so when the electric axial-flow fan is operated, the airflow passes through the top portion of lamp housing, which is relatively hotter, of the sealed heat dissipation housing and is concentrated towards the center, then leaded to upwardly enter an axial airflow inlet port formed at the bottom of the turbine type waterproof enclosure, thereby being exhausted to the surroundings through radially-arranged exhaust blades, thus when the present invention being applied in a high power lamp, an air cooling effect by external airflow can be provided to the top portion, which is relatively hotter, of the lamp housing, without influencing the waterproof sealing effect.

Abstract: A modular lighting system for lighting a work area is disclosed. The system includes a power supply with power outlets for powering LED fixtures. The power supply preferably operates at or below a fixed power output level, such as to illuminate the work area using less than 0.2 Watts per square foot of energy. The lighting system also includes an occupancy sensor and/or a light level sensor for controlling lighting levels in the work area in response to detection of a person, ambient light levels and/or a combination thereof. The lighting system can also include computer unit with a micro-processor and a memory unit for running software or firmware the executes lighting programs, stores light usage histories and/or provides system reports to a remote computer by a wireless means and/or over a computer network.

Abstract: The lighting device of the present invention includes: a power source configured to supply power to a plurality of light sources; and a cooling control circuit configured to control a plurality of cooling devices for respectively cooling the plurality of light sources. The cooling control circuit includes a power supply circuit, a plurality of output circuits, a plurality of temperature measurement circuits, and an output control circuit. The power supply circuit outputs a constant voltage by use of power from the power source. The output circuits receive the constant voltage from the power supply circuit and supply drive voltages to the plurality of cooling devices respectively. The temperature measurement circuits measure temperatures of the plurality of light sources respectively. The output control circuit regulates the drive voltages respectively supplied from the plurality of output circuits based on the temperatures respectively measured by the plurality of temperature measurement circuits.