Abstract: A control system 100 for controlling a lighting device 110 arranged for providing functional and/or atmosphere lighting is disclosed. The control system 100 comprises a detector 102 for detecting a presence of a portable device 120 at a wireless power transmitter 130 arranged for charging the portable device 120, a processor 104 for generating a lighting control command 108 when the presence of the portable device 120 has been detected, and a communication unit 106 for communicating the lighting control command 108 to the lighting device 110.

Abstract: The present discloses a solar-powered floatable lamp which provides decorative illumination both underwater and above water surface. The lamp comprises a transparent floating component and a lamp component detachably arranged in the floating component. The lamp component comprises a transparent housing, a light emitting component arranged inside the housing, and a solar panel disposed on top of the housing. The solar panel is electrically connected with the light emitting component. The floating component has a mounting socket to fix the lamp component when the floating component is inflated.

Abstract: A solar powered security light is provided which includes a universal mounting bracket. The security light has a mounting recess which receives the mounting bracket and allows the luminaire to be variably installed in an eave, wall, and gutter or pole mount position. The solar charging station includes associated charging circuits to charge storage devices such that the security light does not need directly line voltage connection. Further the charging station may be placed remote from the luminaire housing and include required electronics thereby reducing the footprint of the luminaire housing and increasing the installation locations.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a lighting component, an energy storage assembly electrically connected to the lighting component, a control assembly electrically connected to the energy storage assembly, and an energy receiving component electrically connected to the control assembly. The energy receiving component wirelessly receives energy. The energy storage assembly includes a Graphene strip.

Abstract: A water solar lamp comprises a light transmissive casing, a solar panel, a power processing unit, and a plurality of light emitting components. The light transmissive casing comprises an upper cover, a base assembled with the upper cover, and an installation space defined by the upper cover and the base. The base is set as a water-facing side, the base comprises a ring groove for temporarily storing gas when the light transmissive casing is disposed on water, and the ring groove divides the base into an inner ring region and an outer ring region. The solar panel is disposed on the upper cover, and the power processing unit is disposed in the installation space and connected to the solar panel. The plurality of light emitting components are disposed in the installation space, and the plurality of light emitting components receive power provided by the power processing unit to emit light.

Abstract: An apparatus with a computer interface module (CIM) is described herein. The assembly may be coupled to, and may receive power from, wiring of a vehicle. The vehicle wiring may include wiring dedicated to the apparatus or wiring that was previously dedicated to another component of the vehicle. The assembly may be installed via a mounting base including the CIM configured with a receptacle for coupling to a cable. The CIM may be configured to provide power to an electronic device, such as via the cable. Additionally, the CIM may be configured to communicate with one or more electronic devices via a wired and/or wireless connection. The assembly may include a lamp unit with an efficient light source. The lamp unit may include a lamp configured to adjust between white, red, and/or green lights. The assembly may include a clamping system configured to securely house a mobile computing device.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is provided with a first housing assembly formed from a thermally conductive material and a second housing assembly formed of a thermally conductive material. At least one electrical component is positioned within the first housing assembly and the at least one electrical component is in thermally conductive contact with the first housing assembly. At least one light source is in thermally conductive contact with the second housing assembly. The second housing assembly is not in thermally conductive contact with the first housing assembly, such that thermal energy from the first housing assembly does not directly transfer to the second housing assembly.

Abstract: A luminaire that includes a lamp head that is magnetically connectable to a support, is configured to rotate to any desired angle or orientation and is detachable from the support to allow for the lamp head to be a hand-held light.

Abstract: A tent includes a tent frame, an illumination source, and a control system. The illumination source and control system are disposed at the tent frame. The control system includes receiving, processing, driving module, voltage output, and timing modules. The receiving module receives wirelessly a signal from an electronic device and sends the signal to the processing module to process the signal. Depending on the type of the signal, the processing module sends a command to the driving, voltage output, or timing module. In response to the command, the driving, voltage output, or timing module turns on/off the illumination source, adjusts its brightness, or turns on/off the illumination source at a specific time point and for a specific time period.

Abstract: A light includes a housing having an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion defines a battery port. The light also includes a heat sink extending upward from the lower portion. The heat sink includes a body defining a central aperture that extends along a central axis, a plurality of light support surfaces arranged around a perimeter of the body, and a top support member attached to tops of the plurality of light support surfaces. The light further includes a first plurality of LEDs coupled to the plurality of light support surfaces to emit light in a 360 degree pattern, a second plurality of LEDs supported on a surface of the top support member that is perpendicular to the plurality of light support surfaces, and a battery pack received in the battery port to power the first plurality of LEDs and the second plurality of LEDs.

Abstract: A power supply device is provided, which includes a plurality of battery packs and a plurality of unidirectional conductive elements. The plurality of battery packs are connected in parallel with each other and disposed toward the same direction. The unidirectional conductive elements are connected in serial to the battery packs, respectively. A positive pin of each of the unidirectional conductive elements is connected in serial to a positive terminal of the corresponding battery pack, and a negative pin of each of the unidirectional conductive elements is connected in parallel to negative pins of other unidirectional conductive elements. Therefore, the present disclosure is capable of preventing the battery packs having relatively lower voltages from being charged by the battery packs having relatively higher voltages, thereby prolonging lifetimes of batteries, and avoid from affecting power to be supplied to a power receiving circuit from the battery packs.

Abstract: Various examples of methods and systems are provided for increasing productivity of one or more photosynthetic cultures via self-powered light systems. In one example, a system includes a waterproof casing and a light module enclosed within the waterproof casing. The waterproof casing is configured to be neutrally buoyant in a culture tank comprising the one or more photosynthetic cultures. In another example, a method includes placing a self-powered light system within a culture tank, the self-powered light system being neutrally buoyant within the culture tank. The method further includes causing turbulence of water within the culture tank, and the self-powered light system harvests energy to power a light of the self-powered light system via the turbulence of the water within the culture tank.

Abstract: A portable lamp includes an illumination module, a shaft supporting the illumination module, a base module configured to support the shaft and the illumination module; and a power module, including an electrical power source and a cable configured to connect to the power source, the power module electrically coupled to the illumination module.

Abstract: A charging station for electric vehicles (EVs) is mounted on a public light post which receives an allotment of electric energy from a distributed power grid. In addition to its electrical connection with the distributed power grid, the charging station is electrically connected with a solar array on the light post that collects solar electric energy. Also mounted on the light post is a wind turbine that produces wind-generated electric energy. The electric energy from all three sources (i.e. solar, wind and grid) is consolidated in a storage battery at the charging station. The consolidated electric energy is then used for charging EVs, with an overriding priority given to electric energy allotted for regulated grid support requirements, such as street lighting and lighting for public venues.

Abstract: A guidance system for a drone is described, said system comprising: a plurality of poles fixed to the ground and associated with a private or public electric power grid; a plurality of devices fixed to the poles and powered by the electric power grid, said devices being interconnected in a wireless network and comprising a radio communication module for communicating with the drone; a controller connected to the wireless network and intended to program a flight path of the drone between two or more poles by transmitting configuration commands to the respective devices of the wireless network, for configuring the radio communication modules, wherein the radio communication module of one pole in the flight path is configured to guide the drone towards the radio communication module of a following pole in the flight path.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method, an apparatus and a computer-readable medium for device control. The method includes obtaining remaining battery energy, an operating power and a timing period for the device and determining a power change curve of the device when the remaining battery energy is insufficient to enable the device to operate with the operating power for the timing period. The method also includes adjusting the operating power of the device according to the power change curve of the device to enable the device to operate for the timing period.

Abstract: A solar or self-powered assembly includes a rechargeable battery and photo voltaic panel and/or wind turbine for supplying a battery charging current. A charge controller processor is controls charging current from the photovoltaic panel and/or wind turbine to maintain the battery in a substantially fully charged state of 80% or more state of charge over daily charge and discharge cycle charging is based on a projected target energy input based on the initial bulk energy charge, the level of discharge required to compensate for charging inefficiencies and the battery capacity factor representative of the projected natural charge in the battery over its lifespan.

Abstract: A light socket adapter configured for use with specialty lighting, for example ornamental lighting features, which may not be compatible with a standard socket wherein the light socket adapter is capable of rotation at an angle, bending and flexing in any direction desired and being suitable for extension.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixture and methods of manufacturing the same. In various embodiments, the LED lighting fixture comprises a lighting fixture body and one or more luminaires. The one or more LED modules are operatively and securely fixed to the lighting fixture body. Each LED module comprises at least one LED, and a heat sink. The at least one LED is mounted within the LED module such that light emitted by the at least on LED is emitted in an upward direction. The heat sink is positioned such that at least a portion of the light emitted by the at least one LED is not incident upon the heat sink. Additionally, the heat sink is permanently fixed to the lighting fixture body.

Abstract: A lighting system can include a light fixture having a body and at least one light source, where the light fixture is coupled to a structure. The lighting system can also include a cover having at least one first fixture coupling feature, where the at least one first fixture coupling feature detachably couples to the body of the light fixture, and where the cover physically covers at least a first portion of the body of the light fixture.

Abstract: A personal transport system is provided including, in an embodiment, an electrically powered vehicle, a companion remote control, and a companion mobile phone application. The vehicle includes an operator-supporting deck, one or more deck-mounted trucks, one or more axle-mounted wheels on each of the one or more trucks, one or more batteries, and a deck lighting system. The one or more batteries power a motor configured to drive the wheels by way of a pulley system, at least one battery of which is disposed under a battery enclosure. The battery enclosure has a first light indicator system, and the companion remote control has a second light indicator system, each of which is configured for communicating with the operator. The deck lighting system includes a light strip of light-emitting diodes disposed in a groove of the deck configured to change state to communicate with the operator or others sharing a road.

Abstract: A method and device for easily installing and removing an airport light on a runway using a fixture ring having a base ring; an annular lip operatively connected to and extending radially inwardly from the base ring; a lift bar operatively connected to the annular lip and extending from one side to the diametrically opposite side of the annular lip; and an extractor, operatively connecting the lift bar to the annular lip to cause the lift bar to move up and down relative to the annular lip.

Abstract: A transportable, deployable power system comprising a hybrid power box containing solar panels, wind turbine(s), fuel cells, fuel reformers, and other energy sources. The system could also include waste water and potable water inlet and outlet ports for water treatment. It will also allow for shelf mounted solar and wind turbine installation for disaster recovery, backup power for telecommunication, military power, Homeland Security power, off grid homes and water and wastewater packaging domestically and internationally. The present invention is ideal for any situation requiring immediate power and/or water treatment, such as remote construction sites or in emergency situations. The hybrid power box can be mounted to a standard shipping truck, train, or ship, and transported over land to the desired location.

Abstract: A light emitting bowl assembly for facilitating an ornamental festive display includes a bowl that may be positioned on a support surface. A plurality of candle units is provided and each of the candle units is selectively positioned in the bowl. Each of the candle units is arranged in a selected arrangement and the bowl. Moreover, each of the candle units is selectively turned on to selectively emit light outwardly therefrom. In this way the candle units enhance an ornamental appearance of the bowl.

Abstract: Said lighting device is made up of lighting elements (L1, L2, . . . , L20) arranged on a mounting board (PS1, PS2, etc.). The one or more boards are arranged so as to supply light with a predetermined coverage. The boards comprise a plugging system (C1, C2, C3, P1, P2, P3) for connecting said lighting elements. The mounting of such a device using a threaded rod 7 makes it possible to obtain easy maintenance of the device of the invention. This device can easily be used to form striplights. Use: Lighting of car parks, meeting rooms.

Abstract: A tiltable solar disk light has a solar light disk body comprising a disk-shaped housing which houses solar cells, LEDs, a rechargeable battery, a pushbutton switch, and driver electronics configured to deliver power to the LEDs from the battery when the switch is in the ON position and the solar cells are not detecting ambient light and to cut off power to the LEDs when the switch is in the OFF position or the solar cells are detecting ambient light. The disk body is tiltably and rotatably supported in a frame, on a pair of pegs extending from the housing, with enough clearance space about the disk body to permit tilting and rotating within the frame. A landscape spike is optionally connected to the frame by curved arms configured to define a clearance gap between the spike and the frame to permit the disk body to tilt within the frame about the axis of rotation formed by the pegs.

Abstract: A multi-function car-mounted charger comprises a main housing, a lighting housing, a power input portion, a main circuit, a rechargeable battery, a magnet, a power output portion and a lighting portion; the power input portion, the main circuit, the rechargeable battery, the magnet, and the power output portion are disposed in the main housing; the lighting portion is disposed in the lighting housing; the power input portion, the rechargeable battery, the power output portion, and the lighting portion are electrically connected with the main circuit respectively; the power input portion comprises a first electrode and a second electrode, both of which are electrically connected with the main circuit respectively; and the first electrode is provided with a cone body. The car-mounted charger is diverse in function and may be attracted onto a car shell through the magnet.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a lighting device that is configured to couple with the end of a ladder. The lighting device may be configured to illuminate a room within a building with different types of light being projected in different, predetermined directions. Therefore, a firefighter within the building may be able to determine the location of the ladder even if heavy smoke is positioned within the building. Accordingly, the firefighter may be able to enter the building quicker because the firefighter may not have to bring an extra light, while also allowing the firefighter to exit the building quicker.

Abstract: An electronic scented candle is described that includes a flame piece, a shell including an installation chamber, a fragrance container that is removably positioned inside the installation chamber, a scent chamber, and a liquid suction channel positioned within the fragrance container. One end of the liquid suction channel protrudes from the fragrance container into the scent chamber and anther end of the liquid suction channel is positioned within the fragrance container to draw a fragrance material from the fragrance container to the scent chamber. A scent outlet in communication with the scent chamber allows scent from the chamber to reach an external environment of the electronic scented candle, and an air inlet in communication with the scent chamber directs air from the external environment to the scent chamber. A heating device heats the content of the scent chamber to allow rapid dissemination of the scent chamber into an external environment.

Abstract: The present application discloses a solar lamp, comprising a main frame, a solar panel, an LED light panel, a sensor switch and a mounting base. The solar panel is fixed to the main frame. The LED light panel is movably connected to the main frame, and forms an included angle of 0-100 degrees with respect to a plane where the main frame is located. The sensor switch is mounted on a bottom face of the main frame, and is opposite the ground. The mounting base is connected to the main frame, and is provided with an adapter. The lamp senses presence and absence of a user via the sensor switch so as to switch on or off lights, thereby realizing effects of power saving and automatic switch-on and switch-off; and the illumination direction of the LED light panel is adjustable.

Abstract: The tombstone information system is an electronic reliquary that is adapted for use with a tombstone or other funerary marker. The tombstone information system is a memorial device that delivers an encomium of the life of the decedent. The tombstone information system comprises a marker, one or more encomia and a memorial database. The marker is a placard that conveys the index information required to identify and access the encomium associated with the decedent. The memorial database is a data storage device that stores and retrieves the encomium for delivery and display. The memorial database stores and manages one or more encomia. Each encomium selected from the one or more encomia comprises a eulogy, the vital statistics, and references to other relevant information regarding the decedent.

Abstract: A flexible signalling device is disclosed comprising a housing manufactured from a rigid material and comprising a flat bottom and a rounded top, an electronic circuit positioned within the housing and comprising at least one LED arranged along a light emitting edge of the housing, a battery and a user actuatable switch for selectively energizing the at least one LED, a lens covering the at least one LED, and a solid elongate light diffuser manufactured from a non-opaque flexible rubberlike material. The housing and the light diffuser combine to form a unitary elongate ellipsoid when viewed from above and further wherein the at least one LED is arranged to emit light through the lens and into the diffuser along a length thereof.

Abstract: A light device includes a USB charger, an AC to DC converter, and a DC to DC circuit to provide power to a light source that provides area illumination, at least one USB charging port and optional additional functions.

Abstract: A locking structure for an LED lamp contains: a casing, a substrate, at least one locking slot defined between the substrate and the casing, and at least one fixing element configured to fix the casing and the substrate. The substrate includes a trench formed therein, and a profile of the trench corresponds to the casing so that the trench accommodates and retains with the casing. The at least one locking slot and the at least one fixing element are defined between a peripheral fence of the trench and a peripheral wall of the casing, and the at least one fixing element is inserted into the at least one locking slot so as to fix the casing and the substrate.

Abstract: A wireless rail system for providing power and control to auxiliary devices on the rail is disclosed. Such a system includes a one or more channels mounted to a structural building component forming a rail. Auxiliary devices on the rail communicate with each other and user devices. Each of the auxiliary devices are addressable either wirelessly or by a parallel bus within the rail. The auxiliary devices are connected and disconnected from the rail by rotating approximately 90 degrees.

Abstract: A modular lighting system may include a plurality of magnets that may be provided to self-align a light pod casing with a pod accessory. Self-alignment of the light pod casing and the pod accessory may provide a secure connection of the light pod casing with the pod accessory. At least one detent and at least one locking arm may mate and lock the light pod casing against the pod accessory in a mounted position. The at least one detent and the at least one locking arm may unlock in an insertion position. Self-alignment may occur when a first set of magnets attracts a second set of magnets in which opposite polarities attract and automatically initiate movement of the light pod casing towards the pod accessory.

Abstract: A street light has a hollow standard having a lower end and an upper end. The standard is root mounted at its lower end and supports a lamp and a solar panel. An illumination circuit is mounted in the base compartment and connects a battery to the lamp for control of the lamp. A charging circuit connects the battery to the solar panel and to an electricity connection for charging. A control circuit inside the base compartment controls the brightness. The electricity connection extends from the root portion of the standard for connection of the light to an AC electricity supply. The charging circuit is programmed to connect the battery to the electricity supply at low electricity tariff times and to disconnect the battery from the mains before high electricity tariff times. The charging circuit is programmed to connect the battery to the solar panel for charging during daylight.

Abstract: A color assurance device houses an array of distinct LEDs lighting sources with each LED array having a distinct color metric index for simulating a distinct light condition to permit color samples to be viewed under multiple simulated colored lighting conditions. Each color lighting condition is at a temperature range that simulates a well-known lighting condition.

Abstract: A house number light includes a frame defining an opening in a central portion and having a side opening along an inside face. The frame includes light sources, first and second power sources configured to provide electric power to the light sources, and a control circuit connected between the first power source and the light sources and connected between the second power source and the light sources. The control circuit electrically couples one of the first and the second power sources to the light sources at a time. If the first power source is electrically coupled to the light sources, electrical energy from the first power source passes through the control circuit to the light sources, and if the second power source is electrically coupled to the light sources, electrical energy provided by the second power source passes through the control circuit to the light sources.

Abstract: An LED illumination apparatus includes a substrate, a light source disposed on a top side of the substrate, a cover unit configured to cover the light source, and a reflector configured to extend from inside the cover unit towards the upper substrate, such that light generated by the light source illuminates an area below a bottom side of the substrate.

Abstract: A beam-control member has a substantially cylindrical holder that is light-permeable, and a first beam-control member disposed on an end surface of the holder, the first beam-control member reflecting part of the light emitted from a light-emitting element and admitting part of the light. A guide protrusion and a tab are provided on the end surface of the holder. A concave portion corresponding to the tab is provided on an outer circumferential part of one surface of the first beam-control member. The first beam-control member is radially mated in a rotatable manner along the guide protrusion. Rotating the first beam-control member on the end surface of the holder so that the tab and the concave portion engage causes the first beam-control member to be secured on the end surface of the holder.

Abstract: A removable electrical device for a motor vehicle, which is insertable into a recess in the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, where its battery is rechargeable, the removable electrical device comprising an indicator light which constitutes a charge indicator of the battery in the daytime and an ambient lighting element for the passenger compartment of the vehicle at nighttime.

Abstract: A lamp (10) constructed as a hand lamp and for static use. The lamp includes a lamp housing (12), a light source in the lamp housing, a lamp mounting (14) for mounting the lamp in a desired position on a surface and a universal joint (24, 26) coupling the lamp housing and the mounting together, whereby the lamp housing is universally adjustable in attitude relative to the mounting.

Abstract: A plurality of batteries is stacked, together with spacers, in a compressed state. Charging and discharging units are arranged facing lead terminals protruding from the batteries and are independently operable for the respective batteries. The charging and discharging units each independently include substantially V-like shaped power-side and measurement-side contact elements elastically supported by compression coil springs and having floating freedom. When the batteries are moved all together toward the charging and discharging units, front end surfaces of the lead terminals are pressed against and electrically connected to flat surfaces of the power-side and measurement-side contact elements. By this, it is possible to smoothly perform charging and discharging inspection on the batteries even when the lead terminals protruding from the battery package are subjected in advance to surface treatment.

Abstract: Provided herein are energy source systems for a vehicle. One energy source system for a vehicle includes a battery having a plurality of cells coupled in series with one another and adapted to be coupled to an alternator of the vehicle. The energy source system for the vehicle also includes one or more ultracapacitors coupled in series with one another and adapted to be coupled to starting components of the vehicle. The battery and the one or more ultracapacitors are coupled to one another in a parallel arrangement, and a combined voltage of the battery cells is substantially matched with a combined voltage of the one or more ultracapacitors.

Abstract: A charger cradle for recharging a rechargeable lighting device is described. The cradle may include two prongs that flex outwards to allow a lighting device to be inserted into the cradle. After the lighting device is fully inserted, the prongs resume a normal position to exert an inward force on the lighting device to secure it in place. The cradle may also include two moveable cradle arms, in lieu of two prongs, to allow a spring mechanism within the device to motivate the moveable cradle arms to grasp a lighting device when the lighting device is inserted into the rechargeable lighting device.

Abstract: A lighting device may include a channel-shaped housing having two ends with a main axis of the housing extending between the ends, a pair of mounting fixtures for a pair of light radiation sources within the housing with the light radiation sources radiating light radiation in opposite directions along the main axis, and a pair of reflectors each facing a respective one of the mounting fixtures to receive light radiation along the main axis and reflect it to the outside of the housing.

Abstract: A street sign assembly is fabricated from a composite material having at least one panel for displaying indicia such as street names. Electrical conductors are embedded into the panel to permit attachment and electrical coupling of an integrated power supply module, lights and other electrical devices thereto. The integrated power supply module includes a solar panel and battery in a single weatherproof enclosure that is attachable to the panel. The battery is recharged by the solar panel and power is provided from the module through electrical leads that contact the embedded electrical conductors in the panel.

Abstract: An LED illumination apparatus includes a substrate, a light source disposed on a top side of the substrate, a cover unit configured to cover the light source, and a reflector configured to extend from inside the cover unit towards the upper substrate, such that light generated by the light source illuminates an area below a bottom side of the substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a device including a base configured for attachment to a lighting fixture. The device also includes an engagement mechanism having first and second portions configured for mounting the lighting fixture within a recess of a substantially flat member having first and second ends. The engagement mechanism facilitates movement of the lighting fixture within the recess from the first end towards the second end, the movement (i) being responsive to an applied force and (ii) occurring in only a single direction. The first portion engages a first surface of the member and the second portion engages a second surface of the member when the lighting fixture reaches the second end.