Abstract: A method and apparatus for an indoor horticultural system that utilizes a wired network to control lighting. The wired interface is used to relay both analog and digital intensity control information, whereby an analog signal is used to control the intensity of all LED arrays in each lighting fixture during a first mode of operation and a digital signal is used to control the intensity of each individual LED array in each lighting fixture in a second mode of operation. Both the analog and digital signals utilize the same physical interface.

Abstract: Disclosed is an outdoor lighting system that utilizes a smart phone to control the outdoor lighting system. In addition, this system may include an ultrasonic audio generator for repelling bugs and other animals. Various lighting themes can be applied to the lamps using an application program stored on the smart phone. Bug lights to repel flying insects and UV lights can be included in the lamps to repel birds and other animals, including bats.

Abstract: An LED lighting device is disclosed. The example LED lighting device includes a first LED circuit having at least two phosphor coated LEDs connected in series and at least one additional LED circuit having at least two phosphor coated LEDs connected in series. The LED lighting device also includes a switch having user selectable positions for providing user control to select DC voltage level options to change a DC voltage level that is delivered to at least one of the first LED circuit or the at least one additional LED circuit. One user selectable position decreases a brightness level individually of the first LED circuit and the at least one additional LED circuit. Another user selectable position individually disconnects the first LED circuit and the at least one additional LED circuit from a mains power source.

Abstract: A linear light apparatus includes a light strip, a main bracket, two end covers and a bottom holder. The light passing cover has two side arc openings and two lateral bottom edges. The two lateral bottom edges of the light passing cover are respectively attached to two lateral walls of the main bracket. The ladder groove has a central surface and two tilt surfaces. The two tilt surfaces respectively extend from top edges of the two lateral walls to lower the central surface below a bottom line of the side arc opening. The two end covers respectively have a top part and a bottom part. The top parts of the two end covers respectively cover the arc openings of the light passing cover. The bottom parts of the two end covers respectively cover the lateral groove.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a current sharing driver for light emitting diodes are disclosed. One disclosed system includes: a first string of LEDs; a second string of LEDs connected in parallel with the first string; a first current control device connected in series with the first string of LEDs; a second current control device connected in series with the second string of LEDs; a first voltage measurement device coupled to the first string of LEDs and the second string of LEDs, the first voltage measurement circuit coupled to the first current control device and configured to control the first current control device; and a second voltage measurement device coupled to the first string of LEDs and the second string of LEDs, the second voltage measurement circuit coupled to the second current control device and configured to control the second current control device.

Abstract: A computer-generated virtual light source manipulator having one or more affordances for manipulating a computer-generated virtual light sources is disclosed. Selection of a virtual light source can cause a light source manipulator tailored for that virtual light source to be displayed over the virtual light source. The light source manipulator can include various lines, circles and the like that can define starting boundaries (e.g., surfaces that represent the start location and initial aperture of light emission from the virtual light source), ending boundaries (e.g., surfaces that represent the extent or reach (i.e., end location or projection distance) and final aperture of light transmission from the virtual light source), and fade boundaries (e.g., surfaces that represent the beginning of the fading of the virtual light source). The light source manipulators can also include one or more disc or spherical affordances for adjusting these boundaries.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a high-pressure white-red-green-blue (WRGB) string light, including a controller and a string light main body. The controller is connected with the string light main body; the string light main body is provided with a plurality of WRGB bulbs; the controller includes a first power supply module and a main control module; the first power supply module is adapted to be connected to a mains supply to supply power to the main control module; the WRGB bulbs include a second power supply module, an auxiliary control module and a lighting module; the second power supply module is adapted to be connected to the controller or the main supply to supply power to the auxiliary control module and the lighting module; and the main control module is adapted to send a control signal to the auxiliary control module.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, apparatuses and methods for synchronous communication and control of LED lights and sensors in an LED light array containing two or more LED lights. Through the use of a master clock within a gateway and/or a master controller that is in communication with LED lights in an array that is in a facility, such as in a greenhouse, hot house, poultry egg production facility, a hospital, dairy production or other lighting facilities, the gateway and/or master controller is capable of synchronizing the emission of light or photons from an LED light array by generating a master signal that contains commands and time from a master clock within the signal that is transmitted to each of the LED lights within an array.

Abstract: Various embodiments may provide a highly efficient micro light-emitting diode (LED) in a low current range, a method of fabricating the same, and a display including the same. The micro LED includes a first conductive type semiconductor layer and a second conductive type semiconductor layer and an active layer disposed between the first conductive type semiconductor layer and the second conductive type semiconductor layer and having a single quantum well structure. The single quantum well structure may be formed so that a ratio of a conduction band offset of any one of the first conductive type semiconductor layer or the second conductive type semiconductor layer and a valence band offset of the other of the first conductive type semiconductor layer or the second conductive type semiconductor layer becomes greater than 0 and less than 1.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a computer-implemented method comprises measuring a current drawn by a display panel, determining whether the current exceeds a threshold value, and upon determining that the current exceeds the threshold value, causing a light source associated with the display panel to shut off.

Abstract: The Invention describes LED illuminated photocatalytic fluid purification systems, especially for use for ethylene mitigation and control in agricultural, horticultural and floricultural growth, storage and transport modules. Aspects of the invention include systems integration with grow lights, ethylene and plant stress sensors, and communication with external control and data sources.

Abstract: A light dimming system includes one or more lights and includes a local light controller that includes a dimming controller and a processing circuit, the dimming controller configured to provide an output to the one or more light drivers. One or more electronic processors are configured to receive a dimming input value indicating a desired dimming level for the one or more lights. The processors are further configured to determine a configuration of the one or more light drivers, wherein the configuration defines whether the one or more light drivers utilize a non-linear dimming curve or a linear dimming curve, and provides the dimming controller a dimming level to output a dimming control signal to the one or more light drivers equivalent to the received dimming input value based on a non-linear or linear calculation.

Abstract: Circadian stimulus illumination control systems and methods are disclosed. Embodiments include a control system providing selection of a preset circadian stimulus profile, including a desired circadian stimulus level for setpoint times, for example, including a color temperature and brightness level for each setpoint time to simulate local natural sunlight conditions or a different selected lighting and/or stimulus condition. The control system wirelessly transmits information for the setpoints of the profile to lighting devices, which incrementally transition the color temperature and dimming of the lighting device between the profile setpoints.

Abstract: A control system for an LED array relies on defining a first and a second group of separately addressed LED pixels, with the first group including pixels with an average current no less than the current at a Q point and a second group including pixels with an average current less than the current at a Q point. An amplitude signal provided to the first group of separately addressed LED pixels is selectively modulated, while providing a DC mode 100% duty cycle. An amplitude signal provided to the second group of separately addressed LED pixels is fixed, and a modulated duty cycle is provided.

Abstract: A system is configured to determine light effects from a dynamic light scene (271, 272) which correspond to a first moment (275) in the dynamic light scene and control one or more lighting devices to render these light effects. The system is further configured to receive a user input signal, determine a second moment (276) in the dynamic light scene based on the user input signal, and determine a transition from the first moment to the second moment. This transition is faster than a normal transition from the first moment to the second moment, as specified in the dynamic light scene. The system is further configured to determine further light effects which correspond to the second moment in the dynamic light scene and control the one or more lighting devices to render these further light effects after the transition.

Abstract: The present invention is applicable to a display device-related technical field, and relates to, for example, a flat lighting device and a display device using a light-emitting diode (LED). The present invention relates to a display device including a plurality of individual unit compartment regions, comprising: at least one light-emitting diode provided in the individual unit compartment regions; a gate-on voltage line connected to the light-emitting diode; a scan line for applying a common voltage to the plurality of individual unit compartment regions; a data line for applying individual switching voltages to the plurality of individual unit compartment regions; a driving unit including a driving MOSFET device connected to the light-emitting diode; and a switching unit including a switching MOSFET device connected to the scan line and the data line to perform a switching operation.

Abstract: A load control device for controlling the amount of power delivered from an AC power source to an electrical load is operable to conduct enough current through a thyristor of a connected dimmer switch to exceed rated latching and holding currents of the thyristor. The load control device comprises a controllable-load circuit operable to conduct a controllable-load current through the thyristor of the dimmer switch. The load control device disables the controllable-load circuit when the phase-control voltage received from the dimmer switch is a reverse phase-control waveform. When the phase-control voltage received from the dimmer switch is a forward phase-control waveform, the load control device is operable to decrease the magnitude of the controllable-load current so as to conduct only enough current as is required in order to exceed rated latching and holding currents of the thyristor.

Abstract: A platform for design of a lighting installation generally includes an automated search engine for retrieving and storing a plurality of lighting objects in a lighting object library and a lighting design environment providing a visual representation of a lighting space containing lighting space objects and lighting objects. The visual representation is based on properties of the lighting space objects and lighting objects obtained from the lighting object library. A plurality of aesthetic filters is configured to permit a designer in a design environment to adjust parameters of the plurality of lighting objects handled in the design environment to provide a desired collective lighting effect using the plurality of lighting objects.

Abstract: A system for mimicking daylight in a space by using one or more light sources (11,12) having a redirectable light output is configured to determine a daylight-mimicking light output direction (51,52) for the light output in the space based on a time of day, determine an estimated or detected position of an object, person (59) or animal in the space, determine an adjusted light output direction (51,53) for the one or more light sources in dependence on the daylight-mimicking light output direction and the estimated or detected position, and control the one or more light sources to render the light output in the adjusted light output direction.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a control method may be provided. The control method may include: determining geometric information about respective geometries of respective housings of a plurality of light sources; determining a photographic representation of an environment in which the plurality of light sources are provided; determining spatial information about the plurality of light sources based on the geometric information and based on the photographic representation; determining control information for the plurality of light sources based on the spatial information; and controlling the plurality of light sources based on the control information.

Abstract: A lighting unit (102) is disclosed. The lighting unit comprises: one or more light sources (110), a memory (108), a communication unit (104) comprising a first communication module (104a) configured to communicate via a first wireless communication technology, and a second communication module (104b) configured to communicate via a second wireless communication technology, and a processor (106) configured to receive, via the first communication module (104a), a first lighting control command (122), store the first lighting control command (122) in the memory (108), receive, via the second communication module (104b), a second lighting control command (124), and control the one or more light sources (110) according to the first lighting control command (122) upon receiving the second lighting control command.

Abstract: A connection system is provided for modular luminaires, wherein the luminaires are each provided with at least one tapered pillar projecting from a back, the pillar having a top opening. A coupling arrangement is used for coupling the two luminaires together, in the form of a bridge having first and second tapered openings for fitting over the pillars. A sprung retaining clip projects within each opening for passing through the top opening and thereby gripping the pillar.

Abstract: Apparatus and system for producing light using LED lighting with output within a predetermined desired color temperature range for commercial lighting uses which may be bicolor or may be multicolored. A preferred embodiment includes a first and second group of LEDs arranged in an alternating matrix configuration, each group of LEDs configured to produce light in a predetermined color temperature range. In a preferred embodiment, an LED light system includes a tubular LED lamp having substantially the same size and dimensions as a traditional fluorescent lamp tube and a control box for controlling power input and power gain to the first, second, or both groups of LEDs.

Abstract: A method for selecting a mode/color on a lighting module, the lighting module having only a single button includes: receiving a first actuation of the single button at the lighting module. The method further includes responsive to the first actuation, turning the device on and displaying a first mode/color. The method further includes detecting that the single button is held down. The method further includes displaying a plurality of modes/colors in a timed sequence, such that each mode/color of the plurality of modes/colors is displayed for a preset period of time. The method further includes detecting that the single button is released. The method further includes displaying a selected mode/color of the plurality of modes/colors that was displayed when the single button was released.

Abstract: A lighting control system for controlling a cumulative light emitted by a lighting fixture may comprise a light-emitting diode (LED) driver comprising an output for conducting an output current, and a control module electrically coupled to the output of the LED driver for receiving the output current. The LED driver may regulate the magnitude of the output current towards a target current, and may be characterized by a low-end intensity. The control module may be coupled to a first LED light source of the LED light sources. The control module may receive a command including a requested intensity and control the magnitude of a first LED current through the first LED light source. The control module may control the cumulative light output of the lighting fixture below the low-end intensity of the LED driver by diverting a portion of the output current away from the first LED light source.

Abstract: An optical device includes: an addressable LED group having ARGB LED units which are connected in series and controlled serially by a specific sequence of digital signals to display colors; an input interface circuit, configured to sense a user's control state; a control circuit, coupled to the addressable LED group and the input interface circuit; a processing circuit, for providing an optical operation; a specific signal port of the processing circuit, coupled to the addressable LED group and coupled to the input interface circuit through the control circuit, configured to receive the specific sequence of digital signals and then transmit the specific sequence of digital signals into an input of a first addressable LED unit in the addressable LED group, and configured to receive an output control signal generated from the input interface circuit by sensing the user's control state.

Abstract: A controller for a wireless digital addressable lighting interface (DALI) compatible system comprises physical layer circuitry configured to communicate information wirelessly with one or more secondary devices of the DALI system, and processing circuitry operatively coupled to the physical layer circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to encode a forward packet to be sent to a secondary device of the one or more secondary devices. The forward packet includes an extended address that includes an address of the secondary device and an address of a DALI luminary device of the DALI system connected to the secondary device.

Abstract: An electronic driver for transforming an electronic ballast input voltage into an operating voltage for an LED lighting module. The driver includes a flicker eliminating circuit, which is adapted to operate in a saturation mode when the input voltage is below a threshold voltage. It operates in a switch mode when the input voltage is above a threshold voltage. A voltage drop in the flicker eliminating circuit in the saturation mode is higher than in the switch mode.

Abstract: A load control device may be configured to control multiple characteristics of one or more electrical loads such as the intensity and color of a lighting load. The load control device may include concentric rotating portions for adjusting the multiple characteristics. A control circuit of the load control device may be configured to generate control data for controlling one or more of the characteristics of the electrical loads in response to rotations of the concentric rotating portions. The control circuit may be further configured to provide feedback regarding the control being applied on one or more visual indicators. The load control device may be a wall-mounted dimmer device or a battery-powered remote control device.

Abstract: A projection apparatus includes an illumination system including a first laser light source and a second laser light source, a first light valve, and a second light valve. The first laser light source provides a first laser beam in first time periods. The second laser light source provides a second laser beam in second time periods. A color refresh rate of the projection apparatus is the number of times of alternating the first and second time periods with each other, and the color refresh rate ranges between 60 Hz and 6000 Hz. The first and second laser beams respectively form a first color light and a second color light when exiting the illumination system. The first and second light valves are located on a transmission path of the first color light. One of the first and second light valves is located on a transmission path of the second color light.

Abstract: A method of controlling a plurality of light sources based on a source image is disclosed. The method comprises controlling a first light source according to a first light setting based on a first color of the source image, receiving an input indicative of a change of the first light setting of the first light source, determining a color of the changed first light setting, modifying the source image by modifying the first color in the source image based on the color of the changed light setting, and rendering the modified image on a display.

Abstract: A portable lighting apparatus includes a handle, a light head pivotally coupled to the handle through a plurality of positions via a joint, a battery receptacle supported by the handle, a first light source supported in the light head, a second light source supported in the light head, and a user interface supported by the handle and configured to be selectively actuated by a user to operate the first light source and the second light source. The battery receptacle is configured to receive a rechargeable battery. The first light source includes a laser selectively operable to emit a single light wavelength, and the second light source includes one or more LEDs selectively operable to emit a distribution of light wavelengths.

Abstract: The present invention is a system for providing power and controlling a plurality of ethernet devices, comprising: a driver, wherein the driver provides for the control of the system; a plurality of sensors, wherein the plurality of sensors collect sensor specific data and are in communication with the driver; a Power over Ethernet (POE) switch, wherein the POE switch is in communication with the plurality of sensors; a plurality of fixtures in communication with the driver and the POE switch, wherein the plurality of fixtures are light sources; and a local power source, wherein the local power source is in communication with the POE switch.

Abstract: A method to control a streetlight with a smart streetlight controller, includes isolating a terrestrial position of the smart streetlight controller, isolating a specific date, and calculating, at the smart streetlight controller, a time value associated with an event, such as sunrise or sunset, that is defined by a position of the sun on the specific date. The method further includes generating a streetlight control time by applying an offset to the time value, and executing a streetlight control command, such as a command to turn the streetlight on or off, at the streetlight control time.

Abstract: A horticultural lighting device for sustaining indoor plant growth, wherein said horticultural lighting device comprises lighting unit arranged for providing illumination in accordance with one of a plurality of modi, wherein, for each modus, said lighting unit is arranged for differentiating in different growth stages of a plant by illuminating in different electromagnetic spectrums, a power unit arranged for receiving an Alternating Current, AC, mains supply voltage and for providing power to said lighting unit, and a control unit arranged for detecting interruptions in said received AC mains supply voltage and for cycling through said plurality of modi for said lighting unit triggered by detected interruptions.

Abstract: Active control of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and LED packages within LED displays is disclosed. LED packages are disclosed that include a plurality of LED chips that form at least one LED pixel for an LED display. Each LED package may include an active electrical element that is configured to receive a control signal and actively maintain an operating state, such as brightness or grey level while other LED packages are being addressed. Active electrical elements may include active circuitry that includes one or more of a driver device, a signal conditioning or transformation device, a memory device, a decoder device, an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device, a thermal management device, and a detection device, among others. In this regard, each LED pixel of an LED display may be configured for operation with active matrix addressing.

Abstract: A DC power supply for lighting includes low voltage driver electronics for any suitable load such as lighting along with a supervisory controller that communicates to the driver electronics via any suitable digital communication protocol. Each driver's output ports include a 3rd wire that communicates to the low voltage load fixture for the purpose of auto-negotiating the appropriate power level without first having to energize the fixture.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling electrical loads in one or more areas. The system includes a room controller having a microprocessor for accessing data and providing commands, memory for storing information operably connected to the microprocessor, a relay for powering a load based on commands from the microprocessor, and a port for connecting a peripheral device. The system also includes a peripheral device connected to the port and configured to send data including a device type and a device instance byte to the controller indicating the type of peripheral device. The device instance byte includes a port number identifying the port and a slot number identifying a time slot within a time domain multiplexing cycle. The system also includes a load connected to the relay.

Abstract: Printed circuit boards with sensor controlled illumination units and end-to-end connection capabilities. For example, a lighting element, sensor/detector, and computational control element are implemented on a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board also includes end-to-end connection terminals that allow multiple printed circuit boards to be operably coupled together in an end-to-end manner. This provides a scalable system that can be modularized to a base unit for installation in various packages, orientations, or environments.

Abstract: The present application relates to a system for controlling a lamp, a circadian lamp and a holiday lamp. The system for controlling the lamp includes: a timing module, configured to acquire information about local time; and a lamp control module, configured to control the lamp to operate in a color temperature control mode, wherein in the color temperature control mode, the lamp control module provides, on the basis of the information about the local time, the lamp with a control signal, the control signal is used to adjust the color temperature and/or brightness of the lamp.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting system includes a rotatable, depressible, rotary dimmer switch with a light emitting diode ring indicator and a vehicle lighting controller. The vehicle lighting controller controls the operation of at least a first lighting circuit and a second lighting circuit. A digital input from the rotary dimmer switch places the controller in a first configuration mode or a second configuration mode. The digital input from the rotary dimmer also switches between apply configuring the first lighting circuit or the second lighting circuit. The LED illuminates in a first color for the first circuit and a second color for the second circuit. The rotary dimmer adjusts the operating parameter and/or the overcurrent protection associated with the first lighting circuit and the second lighting circuit.

Abstract: A spotlight and a method of controlling the spotlight with an external device. The spotlight having a first light source including a center spotlight, a second light source including area lights, a power supply, a transceiver configured to communicate wirelessly with the external device, and a processor. The processor is operable to receive a first input from the external device specifying a first amount of power to be provided to the first light source, and receive a second input from the external device specifying a second amount of power to be provided to the second light source. The processor is also operable to control the power supply to provide the first amount of power to the first light source in response to the first input, and control the power supply to provide the second amount of power to the second light source in response to the second input.

Abstract: A linear drive circuit and an LED light including the same. The linear drive circuit includes an AC-DC module, an LED module, a CCT and brightness control module, and a drive control module. The AC-DC module is connected to the LED module through a first unidirectional conductive element, and is configured to obtain an AC input voltage control signal, and convert the AC input voltage control signal into a corresponding DC voltage control signal. The CCT and brightness control module is connected to the LED module, and is configured to obtain a corresponding CCT control signal or a brightness control signal according to the DC voltage control signal, so as to adjust the CCT of each LED string in the LED module. The drive control module is configured to receive the brightness control signal, thereby adjusting the brightness of the LED module.

Abstract: An example headlight includes: a multi-segment illumination source comprising: a first illumination source segment; and a second illumination source segment; driver circuitry coupled to the multi-segment illumination source, the driver circuitry comprising: a first driver coupled to the first illumination source segment, the first driver configured to generate a first drive signal to cause the first illumination source segment to produce a first light having a first brightness; and a second driver coupled to the second illumination source segment, the second driver configured to generate a second drive signal to cause the second illumination source segment to produce a second light having a second brightness; and a spatial light modulator (SLM) optically coupled to the multi-segment illumination source, the SLM configured to: receive the first light; modulate the first light to produce first modulated light; receive the second light; and modulate the second light to produce second modulated light.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a metal plate, an insulation layer, a light source, a driver circuit and a wireless circuit. The metal plate includes an antenna area and a base area. The antenna area and the base area are on a same plane. The insulation layer is placed on the metal plate. The insulation layer has a top side and a bottom side. The metal plate is disposed on the bottom side of the insulation layer. The light source includes a LED module. The light source is disposed on the top side of the insulation layer. The driver circuit is electrically connected to the light source via a first conductive path. The wireless circuit is electrically connected to the antenna area of the metal plate via a second conductive path.

Abstract: A lighting system includes an LED downlight mountable to a ceiling, a driver, and an insulation displacement connector (IDC). Light from the downlight can be faced downward to project light or upward to reflect light off of the ceiling. The driver has an input with a first voltage and an output with a second voltage, the second voltage being lower than the first and being provided through a wire system extending from the LED driver. The IDC connects the downlight to the wire system. The lighting system can be changed from a first to a second configuration by at least one of adding an additional downlight using a corresponding IDC or removing an existing downlight using a corresponding IDC. The second configuration does not significantly affect a desired output range of light from any downlight or any LED circuit of any downlight that remains or preexists from the first configuration.

Abstract: A plant cultivation device includes a light source unit having a first light source emitting stimulation light in a UV region toward a plant and a second light source emitting background light toward the plant, the background light having a different peak wavelength than the stimulation light. The second light source emits the background light during a light period and stops emission of the background light during a dark period. In addition, the first light source emits the stimulation light for a certain period of time during the light period. Further, a cumulative amount of the stimulation light emitted from the first light source is 0.036 J or more per day.

Abstract: A light fixture includes a communication input and output, a plurality of LED lights, an LED driver, first and second control modules, and a feedback circuit. The communication input is configured to receive a control signal. The communication output is configured to relay the control signal to a downstream light fixture. The LED driver is electrically coupled with the plurality of LED lights. The first control module is in signal communication with the communication input and output and the LED driver and is configured to transmit a driver signal to the LED driver that controls operation of the plurality of LED lights. The second control module is in signal communication with the first control module. The feedback circuit is in signal communication with the second control module and the LED driver. The LED driver transmits a feedback signal to the second control module via the feedback circuit.

Abstract: A platform for design of a lighting installation generally includes an automated search engine for retrieving and storing a plurality of lighting objects in a lighting object library and a lighting design environment providing a visual representation of a lighting space containing lighting space objects and lighting objects. The visual representation is based on properties of the lighting space objects and lighting objects obtained from the lighting object library. A plurality of aesthetic filters is configured to permit a designer in a design environment to adjust parameters of the plurality of lighting objects handled in the design environment to provide a desired collective lighting effect using the plurality of lighting objects.

Abstract: A system for delivering power and data over a single wire via a hub, wherein the hub can control and power multiple low-power Class 2 circuits. The hub can be controlled remotely through a computing device such as a mobile phone or a computer.