Abstract: A wavelength conversion element and a projector including the wavelength conversion element are provided, which have good heat dissipation performance. The wavelength conversion element includes a turntable, a wavelength conversion layer, and a porous structure. The turntable has a wavelength conversion region and a non-wavelength conversion region, and includes a central axis. The wavelength conversion layer is disposed in the wavelength conversion region of the turntable. The porous structure is disposed in the non-wavelength conversion region of the turntable, and a material of the porous structure includes foamed metal.

Abstract: In one example, a system and method includes acquiring, by a wireless dockee (WD), an image, initiating a wireless connection between the wireless dockee (WD) and a wireless docking center (WDC) having one or more peripherals, determining attributes associated with the acquired image, wherein the attributes include feature descriptors, receiving, at the WD and from the WDC, information representative of matching items stored on one or more of the peripherals, wherein the matching items include images with attributes similar to the attributes associated with the acquired image, selecting, at the WD and as a function of the information representative of the matching items, one or more of the matching items, and receiving, from the one or more of the peripherals, the selected matching items.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a battery compartment configured to alternatively receive a rechargeable battery or a non-rechargeable battery, a battery-type indicator located within the battery compartment, the indicator movable between a forward position and a rear position, wherein the indicator is biased to the rear position, and a switch that is closed by the indicator in the forward position, wherein the closed switch allows a battery inserted in the battery compartment to be recharged. With a rechargeable battery inserted in the battery compartment, the rechargeable battery engages the indicator and moves the indicator to the forward position, thereby closing the switch and allowing the rechargeable battery to be recharged while in the battery compartment. With a non-rechargeable battery inserted in the battery compartment, the indicator is in the rear position and the switch is not closed, thereby preventing the non-rechargeable battery from being recharged while in the battery compartment.

Abstract: A self-illuminating battery including one or more film light-emitting diodes positioned adjacent an inner surface of a battery casing. The diodes are connect to positive and negative poles through conductor. The battery may also include one or more miniature light-emitting diode mounted at the end of the battery, connecting the positive pole and negative pole through conductor.

Abstract: An illuminated inflator for inserting into the neck of a balloon includes a gas-tight flange having a periphery, a center, and upper and lower surfaces. A filler tube has upper and lower ends and extends through the flange, with the lower end of the filler tube extending below the lower surface the flange and the upper end of the filler tube extending above the upper surface of the flange. A one-way valve is in flow communication with the filler tube. A light assembly includes a power source and at least one light element electrically connected to the power source. The light assembly is operably mounted to the flange at the upper surface thereof. A switch is operably connected to the power source and the at least one light element for providing power to and isolating power from the at least one light element. The inflator is inserted into the balloon with the flange in the neck of the balloon defining a pressure region boundary.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for finding images from a large corpus of images that at least partially match a query image. The present method makes use of feature detectors to bundle features into local groups or bundles. These bundled features are repeatable and much more discriminative than an individual SIFT feature. Equally importantly, the bundled features provide a flexible representation that allows simple and robust geometric constraints to be efficiently enforced when querying the index.

Abstract: A mobile illuminating device includes a generally cylindrical housing including: illuminating elements in the form of light-emitting diodes (LED) fixed on a support plate, electrical/electronic control and/or connectors between the illuminating elements and a battery. An axially extending section of the housing forms an interior space divided into a plurality of receptacles occupying respective circumferentially adjacent portions of the axial section. A first of the receptacles contains the diodes and a second of the receptacles contains batteries.

Abstract: A portable lighting device that is lightweight and features a space-efficient design includes a body containing a Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. The body includes a pair of pivot arms that are spaced from one another. A lamp assembly includes a lamp assembly housing containing a light source that is powered by the Li-ion battery. The lamp assembly housing is pivotally connected to each of the pair of pivot arms and positioned there between. A handle includes a gripping portion that is spaced from the body so that a gripping space is defined between the gripping portion of the handle and the body. A removable bumper pad is positioned on the bottom of the body. The portable lighting device features recesses on opposite sides that are engaged by corresponding tabs on a charging rack. This prevents non-compatible lighting devices from being positioned on the charging rack.

Abstract: A lighting device in the form of a handheld flashlight is provided that includes a plurality of light sources. The lighting device also has a tail cap that engages the main body by way of a cam lock wheel to provide a closure to the battery compartment. A ribbon having four traces couples a bottom switch and negative contacts to control circuitry. The lighting device further includes multiple modes of operation having a plurality of switches that provide control in various lighting modes. The lighting device is configured to be powered by one number of batteries supplying a first voltage output and is configured to be powered by a second different number of batteries supplying a second different voltage output, and the batteries are installed in battery compartments.

Abstract: A lighting device in the form of a handheld flashlight is provided that includes a plurality of light sources located within a swivel head pivotally connected to a main body. The main body has a yoke portion connected to the swivel head by a head attachment mechanism that includes locking detents to lock the swivel head into one of a plurality of positions. The lighting device also has a tail cap that engages the main body by way of a cam lock wheel to provide a closure to the battery compartment. The lighting device further includes multiple modes of operation having a plurality of switches that provide control in various lighting modes. The lighting device is configured to be powered by one number of batteries supplying a first voltage output and is configured to be powered by a second different number of batteries supplying a second different voltage output, and the batteries are installed in battery compartments and include spring biased contacts for ensuring proper orientation of the batteries.

Abstract: A handheld flashlight includes a head that pivots relative to a body. Three legs pivotally connect to the body and open into a tripod to support the head in an elevated position. The legs are spring-biased toward the open tripod position and are selectively held closed by a detent mechanism. In the closed position, the legs form a flashlight handle that is aligned with an illumination direction of the head and is shaped and sized to be held in the hand of an operator. Each of the three legs contain battery source holders for battery sources that connect to each other in parallel. Diodes are disposed in series with each battery source to prevent the parallel battery sources from discharging each other.

Abstract: An electrical switch is provided which includes a pair of electrical leads, a first structural support member, and a second structural support member. The first structural support member is electrically conductive and is configured to support one mating terminal comprising a snap-fitting, pivotable, and electrically conductive battery terminal and another mating terminal comprising a stud terminal spaced from the one mating terminal. A second structural support member has a positive terminal connected with a first electrical lead and a negative terminal spaced from the positive terminal and connected with a second electrical lead.

Abstract: A USB-chargeable emergency light structure has a light base, a charging/outputting circuit unit, a connector and a charging socket. The light base defines an accommodating space therein for receiving the charging/outputting circuit unit that has a plurality of light sources. The connector partially protrudes from the base and is electrically connected to the charging/outputting circuit unit. The connector is a USB connector. The charging socket is mounted on the light base and electrically connected to the charging/outputting circuit unit. The lighting structure thereby constructed can be used as an emergency light, a night light, a flashlight or a charging device.

Abstract: A hand-held flashlight comprising a metal halide arc lamp operating between 8 and 22 watts. The lamp has an arc gap of between 0.7 and 1.4 mm and a color temperature at or above 5000° Kelvin. The lamp contains a fill gas including mercury and indium in percentages to produce a point source of white light capable of penetrating dense smoke and fog. The flashlight includes a reflector containing the arc lamp and providing a collimated beam of high intensity white light. The flashlight includes a circuit for providing a high starting voltage to the lamp and a lower operating voltage after sustaining the lamp. The circuit includes a battery, a ballast, and a microprocessor for monitoring the lamp and the battery. The microprocessor provides a discernible output signal indicative of the lamp on-time and battery voltage. The microprocessor controls the application of the starting voltage from the ballast to the lamp to prevent misstarting of the lamp.

Abstract: A utility light for the illumination of the interior of the case of a CPU of a personal computer includes a bracket having the general geometry of an expansion slot cover bracket; batteries inclusive of a housing secured to one surface of the bracket; a flexible lamp neck having one end extending from the battery housing and in electrical communication with the batteries; a lamp in electrical communication with an opposite end of the lamp neck; and a switch in electrical communication with said batteries.

Abstract: An electrical switch is provided which includes a pair of electrical leads, a first structural support member, and a second structural support member. The first structural support member is electrically conductive and is configured to support one mating terminal comprising a snap-fitting, pivotable, and electrically conductive battery terminal and another mating terminal comprising a stud terminal spaced from the one mating terminal. A second structural support member has a positive terminal connected with a first electrical lead and a negative terminal spaced from the positive terminal and connected with a second electrical lead.

Abstract: A portable lighting product includes a lamp and a lamp holder. The lamp holder has a positive terminal and a negative terminal spaced from the positive terminal for connection with respective terminals on a power source. One of the terminals includes a snap-fitting, pivotable, and electrically conductive battery terminal. Another of the terminals includes an electrically conductive clasp configured to mate in urgable engagement with a terminal of a power source.

Abstract: A portable illumination device for illuminating a target zone includes an outer frame having illumination means disposed at least partially therein, and attachment means for removably attaching the illumination device through desired objects, with the attachment means being formed integral with the outer frame. In a particular embodiment, the portable illumination device includes multiple light emitting diodes which are specifically positioned and directed to illuminate distinct target zones. The portable illumination device may be removably attached to a variety of regularly and irregularly shaped objects.

Abstract: A a portable light which has an enclosure, a battery, a light emitting diode and a mounting for the light. The light can be mounted in a variety of locations and the diode can be easily turned on and off.

Abstract: A high-low light-emitting diode glow-in-the-dark flashlight. The flashlight includes an end cap assembly that snaps onto the top of a 9-volt battery. The battery functions as both a power source and a handle. The end cap assembly includes a highly efficient and high brightness LED and a switch that turns the light on and off. A spot on the flashlight glows when turned off, allowing the flashlight to be easily located in the dark. The end cap assembly further includes a 9-volt battery snap that releasably connects to the terminal of a conventional 9-volt battery. The end cap assembly simply snaps on and off the terminal end of the battery. In another embodiment, a glow-in-the-dark housing fits over the end cap assembly. The flashlight is small and lightweight.

Abstract: A structure of flickering decoration light is assembled by a light base and a pressing cover. The flickering circuit is switched by the electricity-conducting portion of an electric circuit plate provided in the interior of the pressing cover. The upper inner wall of the light base is provided with a catching flange, and the bottom circumference of the pressing cover is provided with a stopping flange so as to be movably caught in the catching flange the light base by force. An elastic against post is provided with a conductor in the top and is glued to connect with the electricity-conducting portion of the electric circuit plate so as to stop against between the electric circuit plate and the light base. A fastening article is provided on the outer bottom surface of the light base. The pressing cover can be pressed to switch the electric circuit to make the decoration light flicker or be extinguished.

Abstract: A battery device comprising a battery, which comprises a first battery contact and a second battery contact, each contact located on an upper surface of the battery. A connection means functions to releasably attach to the first battery contact and second battery contact. A first vertical member, extending generally vertically from the connection means is substantially aligned with first battery contact, and a second vertical member, extends generally vertically from the connection means and is substantially aligned with second battery contact. A generally pliable upper member is securely affixed to upper distal ends of the first vertical member and second vertical member, the upper member formed into a previously determined shape recognizable by a user. The upper member includes an illumination means thereon, the illumination means powered by the battery utilizing first vertical member and second vertical member as conduits therefor.

Abstract: A framed picture illuminating device for mounting on the wall above the picture. The device utilizes a fluorescent light tube to produce uniform lighting and is powered by batteries which eliminates the requirement of electrical outlets and the spectacle of exposed electrical cords extending down the wall. The device is composed of a base, a stem and a reflector. The base houses the batteries and the electronic circuit that converts the direct current from the batteries to the alternating current required to power the fluorescent light tube. The base is configured to be mounted on a wall above a framed picture and present smooth, clean lines resulting in an appealing look.

Abstract: A thin, disposable key light device that is adhesively attachable to the head of a key includes a light emitting diode, a disk battery, an insulative annular spacer, and an adhesive disk. A lead of the light emitting diode extends over a hole in the annular spacer. Leads of the light emitting diode straddle the battery and annular spacer. Switch actuation pressure applied to a flexible housing elastically deforms one of the leads through the hole in the annular spacer, causing that lead to electrically contact one electrode surface of the battery and thereby connect the light emitting disk in series with the battery.

Abstract: A lightable display device including a base, a handle including a light source for illuminating the display device, a rechargeable battery coupled to the light source for energizing the light source, and means for effecting the recharging of the rechargeable battery in a conventional electrical outlet, and means for removably securing the handle to the base.

Abstract: This invention relates to a threshold and approach semi-flush light of the type which utilizes a high intensity lamp surrounded by a reflector which concentrates the light emitting from the lamp on a mirror located above the lamp. The mirror reflects the light through a prism in a predetermined pattern. The reflector comprises a pair of ellipsoidal surfaces of differing eccentricities joined together to form a composite reflector, such that the ellipsoidal section nearest the lamp filament has an eccentricity greater than the second ellipsoidal section spaced a greater distance away from the lamp filament.