Abstract: A light-emitting device includes: a substrate including a base and a side wall; a plurality of semiconductor laser elements disposed in a row direction and in a column direction on an upper surface of the base; a plurality of pairs of wires that penetrate the side wall in the row direction; and a lens array fixed to the substrate, the lens array comprising a plurality of lens sections disposed in the row direction and in the column direction above the plurality of semiconductor laser elements. Each laser beam that is emitted from the semiconductor laser elements and is incident on a light incident surface of the lens array has a beam shape with a greater width in the column direction than in the row direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides smart net light strings. The smart light strings include a limit guiding rail. A matched guiding rail is disposed on a top portion of the limit guiding rail. A top portion of the matched guiding rail is clamped with connecting plates. Locking rods are connected to the top portion of the matched guiding rail through threads. Positioning sleeves are inserted into an interior of the limit guiding rail, and the positioning sleeves are clamped with the limit guiding rail. A control unit is disposed in the interior of the limit guiding rail. An electrical wire passes through an interior of each positioning sleeve. Lampshades are disposed on an outer surface of each electrical wire. An interior of each lampshade is filled with transparent glue. A lamp bead mounting groove is disposed on a surface of each lampshade.

Abstract: The presentation invention relates to a first electrical connector element for a modular construction element and/or system, the first electrical connector element comprising a first connector part comprising a plurality of electrical contacts electrically connected to a plurality of electrical conductors, wherein the first electrical connector element is adapted to be connected with a second electrical connector element, and wherein the first electrical connector element further comprises a strain relief part adapted to securely hold the plurality of electrical conductors thereby securing the plurality of electrical conductors to the first electrical connector element, and a number of lock and release elements adapted to engage with the second electrical connector element when the first and the second electrical connector elements are mechanically and electrically coupled together thereby locking a coupling of the first and the second electrical connector elements and further being adapted to release the cou

Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle includes an array module including a plurality of micro Light Emitting Diode (LED) chips. The array module has an emission surface that is concave in a first direction of the array module. The lamp further includes a lens system configured to change a waveform of light output from the array module, where the lens system has a positive optical power that represents a degree of convergence of the waveform through the lens system.

Abstract: A system may include an event trigger processor (ETP) configured to receive signals from sensors or another system (FIG. 11). Output signals from the sensor(s), local or remotely located, may be utilized by the ETP as trigger inputs to initiate a process or response, namely authentication actions, which also may be local or remote from the ETP. Events from external systems also may serve as trigger inputs to the ETP. In some embodiments, as a triggered response, the ETP may direct a local field imaging system to acquire an image of an object, generate a digital fingerprint from the image, and query a database using the generated digital fingerprint to identify or authenticate the object. The ETP may initiate or direct various actions by sending a message to another entity or system, for example, using known network communication protocols.

Abstract: Mounting brackets for installing extruded profiles on surfaces, such as walls, ceilings, tile surfaces, etc., may be resilient. The mounting bracket may include a coil spring designed to rotate or pivot with respect to a main body. The spring may apply force to a rear of the surface thus holding or maintaining the mounting bracket in place. The mounting bracket may be a flat spring. The flat spring may apply force to side surfaces of an opening formed in the surface thus holding or maintaining the mounting bracket in place. The mounting bracket may hold an elongated profile designed for recessed LED lighting to the surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laser-based device for use primarily for laser light effects. The laser device comprises multiple red, green, and blue lasers. Each laser has a lens to collimate and focus each individual beam. The lasers are aligned such that each laser shares a common output axis. The intensity of each laser is adjustable thereby allowing the overall output color of the device to change. The overall output has over 16 million colors. Each laser-based device has a gimbal-like system to allow the devices change their orientation. A remote control system allows for the control and synchronization of multiple devices. Multiple devices may connect to the remote control system using cables, wireless transceivers, or both. Multiple devices may be located in close proximity to create a more powerful overall output beam. The remote control system allows for viewer interaction through an application installed onto a personal communication device.

Abstract: Currency is selectively illuminated with Ultraviolet (UV) light, Infrared (IR) light, and/or white light in front of a camera, which may be integrated into a scanner in some embodiments. The camera takes an image of the illuminated currency and the image is presented on a screen of a display for validating the currency.

Abstract: A visual inspection device is an inspection device using an image obtained by shooting an inspection surface of an object to be inspected with a camera disposed so as to face the inspection surface. The object to be inspected is a rolling bearing and the inspection surface is a surface included in an outer ring of the rolling bearing. A lighting device emits light from a light source as diffused light to the inspection surface in a direction different from a direction in which the camera shoots the inspection surface, and the camera shoots the inspection surface irradiated with the diffused light.

Abstract: A planar illumination apparatus according to an embodiment includes a light guide plate that includes an emission surface that emits light and a reflective surface that is a surface opposite to the emission surface and that reflects light, a light blocking member that defines an effective region of the emission surface, and a light source arranged so as to face a light incident side surface of the light guide plate. In a portion of the effective region beside a light blocking region of the light blocking member, a first reflective surface is provided that includes a region that is inclined in a direction approaching the emission surface side with an increase in a distance from the light incident side surface.

Abstract: A stage light fixture is provided with a plurality of light sources configured to emit respective light beams along respective optical axes; and a plurality of optical elements, each of which is configured to modify the direction of the rays defining the light beam of a respective light source; at least one light source of the plurality of light sources and the respective optical element of the plurality of optical elements being movable one with respect to the other along a direction transversal to the optical axis of the light source.

Abstract: A modular lighting fixture includes a housing having a front panel, the front panel having a radius of curvature, and a plurality of LED modules disposed adjacent the front panel, each LED module having a heat sink, an LED source mounted to the heat sink, and a lens disposed over the LED source, the lens capable of refracting light emitted by the LED source into a desired distribution pattern. The plurality of LED modules produce a concentrated illuminated area at a pre-determined distance from the front panel as determined by the radius of curvature of the front panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device comprising: an optical reflector (200, 500) which has an interior surface (201); and a light source (205, 505); wherein the interior surface has a plurality of facets (203) that form a Fresnel structure-like reflecting surface (202), and the interior surface may further have a cone (504) so as to avoid light from the light source being reflected back to the light source; wherein at least part of the light from the light resource is reflected by the optical reflector into an output direction. The invention also relates to a luminaire which comprises the lighting device according to the invention. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing an optical reflector for a spot lighting lamp. The method comprises forming (S01) a bowl-like structure that has an opening for emitting light and that has a Fresnel structure on the interior surface of the bowl-like structure.

Abstract: A lighting system including a lighting panel, wherein at least one light source, assigned to a narrow side of the lighting panel, is provided for coupling light into the lighting panel. The lighting system also includes a reflector facing a flat side of the lighting panel, wherein the flat side of the lighting panel facing the reflector and/or the reflector and/or an intermediate layer between the reflector and the lighting panel is provided with a surface structure. The surface structure is formed as a line grid made of continuous and intersecting grid lines. According to the lighting system, a high level of homogenization of the light emission from the lighting panel can be achieved in a simple manner. In this way, in particular, greater transmission losses in the edge regions of the lighting panel are prevented.

Abstract: A conductive device and a socket for providing electric power are provided. The conductive device includes a block body, at least two terminal structures, and an equipotential layer. The block body has a fixing portion having at least two holes formed thereon. The two terminal structures are arranged inside of the block body and respectively near to the holes. The equipotential layer is electrically connected to the two terminal structures and set to have the same polarity as that of the two terminal structures.

Abstract: An illumination source is made from number of light emitting diodes (LEDs) which are distributed on a substrate that is formed into a generally concave reflector surface. The substrate may initially be a sheet with a hub-and-spokes form that is subsequently reshaped to define the reflector surface. In some cases a plenum defined between the substrate and a housing is used to allow a coolant to circulate past the substrate.

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: Disclosed is a luminaire, comprising a front convective heat sink, a rear convective heat sink, and a removable thin printed circuit board. The front convective heat sink has at least one optical aperture. The removable thin printed circuit board has an electrically-insulated back surface and a selectively electrically-insulated front surface. The front surface has exposed electrical contacts in at least one area corresponding to the at least one optical aperture. The removable thin printed circuit board is sandwiched between the front and rear convective heat sinks with a compressive force.

Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to a rotatable and/or slidable lighting module. The lighting module can have a lighting fixture assembly that is optionally capable of rotating with respect to a support base to allow the lighting fixture assembly to project light on a desired surface or area. The lighting fixture assembly can also slide or move relative to the support base to allow the position of the lighting fixture to be selectively varied.

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments, there is provided a light-emitting diode work light, which includes a housing, a light source comprising a light-emitting diode, and a light focusing assembly comprising a lens and a focusing knob. The light focusing assembly is configured to adjust a focal distance of light emitted from the light source. The focusing knob is configured to adjust a distance between the light source and the lens. In accordance with certain embodiments, the light-emitting diode work light includes a plurality of lights sources and a plurality of light focusing assemblies. Each light focusing assembly includes a lens and a focusing knob, and is configured to adjust a focal distance of light emitted from a respective light source.

Abstract: Lighting devices are disclosed having a light-transmissive resin sheet and one or more light sources disposed within the light-emitting resin sheet. The light sources may, in some embodiments, be oriented so that a large portion of light emitted from the light sources exhibits total internal reflection within the light-transmissive resin sheet and is trapped inside the sheet. This total internal reflection may, for example, advantageously provide a more uniform light emitted from the lighting device when scattered from objects inside the sheet. Methods of making and using the lighting device are also disclosed.

Abstract: An indoor illuminator for adjusting lighting field includes a casing, two adjusting portions and two illuminating strips. The casing has a top plate and two side plates. Each adjusting portion includes a bottom plate and a base plate. The base plate is mounted on the bottom plate. The two illuminating strips are respectively and correspondingly disposed on the two adjusting portions. Each illuminating strip includes an elongated loading plate and an elongated positioning plate. The loading plate has multiple light emitting diodes mounted on the loading plate. The positioning plate is respectively connected with the loading plate and the base plate of a corresponding adjusting portion to be enclosed as a triangular tube. The loading plate is pivotable relative to the base plate such that a projecting angle of the loading plate is adjustable and the lighting field is adjustable.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, or system of lighting units comprising a plurality of individually positionable lighting elements, such as one or more LEDs, each element optionally having an associated optic. In embodiments of the present invention, one or more optics are developed using optimization techniques that allow for lighting different target areas in an effective manner by rotating or otherwise positioning the reflectors, refractive lenses, TIR lenses, or other lens types to create a composite beam. The apparatus, method, or system of lighting herein makes it possible to widely vary the types of beams from an available fixture using a small number of inventoried optics and fixtures. In some cases, by using a combination of individual beam patterns, a small set of individual optics would be sufficient to create a majority of the typical and specialized composite beams needed to meet the needs of most lighting projects and target areas.

Abstract: Projection apparatus for projecting a radiation spot on a working plane includes a plurality of stacks of diode-laser bars. Each stack provides a beam of laser radiation. The diode-laser bars in each stack are arranged one above another in the fast-axis direction of the diode-laser bars. A corresponding plurality of beam-expanders expands the beam from the corresponding diode-laser bar stack in the slow-axis direction of the diode laser bars only. A focusing lens collects the slow-axis expanded beams and projects the slow-axis expanded beams into the working plane to form the radiation spot.

Abstract: A lighting module includes a base plate for fixing to a mounting surface, and a reflector body carrying a printed circuit board with one or more electrical light sources such as high power LEDs. The printed circuit board (includes electrical contact pins to the electrical light sources. The base plate and the reflector body are provided with complementary coupling formations for snap-like coupling the base plate and the reflector body with an electrical line interposed in between for feeding the light sources with the electrical contact pins electrically contacting the electrical line. The module may include force-generating formations to urge the printed circuit board against the base plate to promote heat transfer in between.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus (10) for the generation of an illuminated region for a camera-based code reader (100) is provided which comprises at least one light transmitter (12), an optical transmission system (14), a holder (24) for the optical transmission system (14) and a setting device (28), by means of which the holder (24) can be moved whereby the illuminated region can be focused at a working distance and/or be adapted in its dimensions. In this connection the holder (24) is fixed at at least one point of fixation (26) so that the holder (24) is moved relative to the light transmitter (12) in a compulsory guided manner on actuation of the setting device (28), however, maintains its relative position with respect to the light transmitter (12) at the point of fixation.

Abstract: A document reading device (1) comprises a mounting surface (5) on which a page to be read (9) of a passport (7) is placed, a camera (13) for taking an image of the page to be read (9), an illumination light source (15) for radiating illumination light that will be reflected on the page to be read (9), and an ultraviolet light source (41) for radiating ultraviolet light to activate a fluorescent material on the page to be read (9). The illumination light source (15) is located at a position corresponding to a first edge (73) perpendicular to a binding edge (71) on the page to be read (9) and radiates illumination light in the direction intersecting with the first edge (73). The ultraviolet light source (41) is located at a position corresponding to a second edge (75) parallel to the binding edge (71) and arranged to radiate ultraviolet light in the direction intersecting with the second edge (75). The illumination light source (15) includes an infrared light source (21) and a white light source (31).

Abstract: Provided is a lighting device having high luminance in-plane uniformity without a dark part occurring at a connecting part between surface light source panels. The lighting device (1) is provided with a plurality of surface light source panel (2), and a plurality of light diffusion passive reflectors (3) disposed at the light-emitting side of the surface light source panel (2). In the light diffusion passive reflector (3), a rectangular-shaped bottom surface is disposed on a light emitting region of the surface light source panel (2), and a light-emitting surface (3a) has substantially the same size as a planar outline of the surface light source panel (2), and a side surface (3c) is formed to incline diagonally outward towards the light-emitting surface (3a) from the bottom surface. The light diffusion passive reflectors (3) which are mutually adjoining are disposed to contact with each other without a gap in between, and are disposed so that the light-emitting surface (3a) is continuously arranged.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a lighting panel including a plurality of segments, a respective segment configured to emit a first color light and a second color light in response to pulse width modulation control signals having respective duty cycles, includes activating the plurality of segments to simultaneously emit the first and second colors of light. A combined light output for the plurality of segments is measured at a measurement location to obtain aggregate emission data. Separate emission data for the first and second colors of light is determined based on the aggregate emission data. For example, the separate emission data for the first and second colors of light may be derived based on extrapolation of the aggregate emission data and expected emission data for the first and second colors of light. Related calibration systems are also discussed.

Abstract: A solar light assembly includes a plurality of housings each having a light, a frame receiving the plurality of housings, and a solar panel substantially positioned over the frame. Each housing including a face, sides and a lip, such that the face and lip lie in intersecting planes. Each housing is removable from the frame to be rotated and repositioned within the frame. A pole could be used to support the frame.

Abstract: An auxiliary lighting system includes a housing assembly having a generally planar surface and a lighting unit. The lighting unit includes a lighting module having a printed circuit board and a plurality of light emitting diodes operatively connected to the printed circuit board and a cover assembly including a protective cover, a frame, and a gasket. The lighting unit is assembled such that fasteners connect the frame, the protective cover, and the planar surface of the housing assembly to hold the lighting module between the protective cover and the planar surface and hold the gasket between the protective cover and the planar surface.

Abstract: A light for operating rooms includes a light housing (2), several LED illumination modules that are adjustable for focusing purposes, and a unit for focusing the illumination modules. In order to prevent the light from being accidentally moved from the center of gravity on a gimbal mount, the illumination modules encompass a swivel plate (32), which is pivotally mounted on the light housing (2) and is provided with an LED array (34) that is arranged thereon.

Abstract: A chassis assembly comprises a chassis 14 and lamp clips 18. The chassis 14 has mounting holes 33 to 35. Each lamp clip 18 includes a main body 27 to be mounted to the chassis 14, a lamp gripping portions 28 provided on the main body 27 so as to grip cold cathode tubes 17, and mounting portions 30 to 32 protruding from the main body 27 toward the chassis 14 side. The mounting portions 30 to 32 are to be inserted in the respective mounting holes 33 to 25. Rims of the mounting holes 33 to 35 are sandwiched between the main body 27 and the respective mounting portions 30 to 32. Three mounting portions 30 to 32 and three mounting holes 33 to 35 are provided in relative positions so as to restrict mounting of the lamp clip 18 to the chassis 14 in an orientation other than a predefined orientation.

Abstract: Optic group for a lighting system including a plurality of solid state light sources, includes a plurality of optics each positionable in proximity of at least a correspondent solid state light source, a planar housing matrix of the plurality of optics for facilitating assembly of the lighting system. The assembling method includes sequentially: a) rotating at least a first asymmetric optic with respect to a third axis, parallel to a longitudinal axis of at least a correspondent solid state light source, at a first predetermined angle measured with respect to an axis orthogonal to the third axis, so as to lead the first asymmetric optic in a first configuration which is rotated with respect to the third axis and centered over the correspondent housing; b) coupling the first asymmetric optic to a correspondent housing of the planar housing matrix, and maintaining the same in the first rotated configuration.

Abstract: A light action element module, a lighting device, and a lighting system are provided. The light action element module includes N×K light action elements, wherein adjacent light action elements are connected with each other. A detachable section is disposed between every two connecting light action elements. The light action elements are for separating into a plurality of combinations of the light action elements along at least a part of the detachable sections, or the light action elements are adapted to form a combination of the light action elements without separating, so as to produce different piecing-together manners, wherein N and K are positive integers, and N is greater than or equal to 2.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a body, a first LED illuminant located at a side of the body and a second LED illuminant located at another side of the body opposite to the side of the body. An intersecting angle exists between the body and each of the first LED illuminant and the second LED illuminant so that light generated from the first LED illuminant and light generated from the second LED illuminant meet each other at a position above the body.

Abstract: Methods of calibrating a lighting panel including a plurality of segments, each of said segments configured to emit a first color light and a second color light in response to pulse width modulation control signals having respective duty cycles include determining an average segment luminance for the lighting panel, determining a luminance variation of each segment to the average segment luminance, comparing the luminance variation of each segment to a threshold, and adjusting the duty cycle of at least one color of at least one segment to reduce the luminance variation in response to the luminance variation of a segment exceeding the threshold. Calibration systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of LED street lamp, in particular to structure of a reflector panel of the LED lamp. A reflector panel comprises a base, the base has multiple reflector cups, which are divided into two groups according to the direction of their openings, all reflector cups in each group have the same direction of their openings, the directions of the openings of the reflector cups in two different groups are opposite. The reflector panel of the present invention can form the illumination band with even illuminance on the street and cause small light loss.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus including a plurality of lighting members configured to be connected to each other in a series configuration and a plurality of retractable housing members each positioned between the plurality of lighting members and each configured to include retractable wires on opposed ends thereof. The plurality of lighting members are adapted to be selectively repositioned with respect to each other via the opposed retractable wires of each of the plurality of retractable housing members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a color-tunable illumination system (10; 12; 14) and a luminaire. The color-tunable illumination system comprises a first light source comprising a first set of light emitting diodes (21, 24), and a second light source comprising a second set of light emitting diodes (31, 37, 34). Both the first and second light source emit light of substantially a first predefined color into a light mixing chamber (60). The light mixing chamber further comprises a first luminescent material (50) converting light of the first predefined color into light of a second predefined color. The first light source is positioned with respect to the first luminescent material for illuminating the first luminescent material with a first flux of light being part of the light emitted by the first light source into the light mixing chamber.

Abstract: A beam alignment system for generating an aligned two-dimensional array of parallel light beams, comprising a beam alignment chamber including a base extending in a length direction and a plurality of reflectors mounted on the base, each having independent yaw and pitch adjustments. The beam alignment system further includes a plurality of arrays of light sources, each generating an array of light beams and being paired with a corresponding reflector, the reflectors being disposed to direct the light beams along the length of the beam alignment chamber forming an aligned two-dimensional array of parallel light beams.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for illuminating an object and projecting its image on a ground glass screen. Optical comparators conventionally use incandescent illumination, either mercury arc or halogen. The use of an array of high intensity LED devices, provides many options for packaging the required optical components used in comparators.

Abstract: A plurality of clipping portions which clip a plurality of lamps to be juxtaposed are provided on one face, and a mounting portion to be mounted on a supporting member by which the lamps are supported, and holding projecting portions for holding positions of the clipping portions with respect to the supporting member are provided, and two flexible portions which can bend in a direction in which a distance between the supporting sections is changed are provided between at least two clipping portions.

Abstract: Disclosed is an illumination device for projecting a substantially uniform light at a remote distance.

Abstract: Disclosed is an illumination device for projecting a substantially uniform light at a remote distance.

Abstract: An illumination device comprises: a plurality of laser light sources arranged so as to be identical in a direction of light emission; an optical element for converting laser light emitted from the laser light sources into parallel light at least in one direction; and a fly-eye lens into which the laser light converted into parallel light is entered. Placement of the laser light sources is adjusted in such a manner that incident regions of the laser light on the fly-eye lens are mutually shifted in a row or column direction of lens cells disposed in the fly-eye lens.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for illuminating an object and projecting its image on a ground glass screen. Optical comparators conventionally use incandescent illumination, either mercury arc or halogen. The use of an array of high intensity LED devices, provides many options for packaging the required optical components used in comparators.

Abstract: A hook clamp has surfaces allowing the clamp to be placed on a support and clamped thereto. The surfaces are such that the clamp can be placed on the support and its weight held by the support prior to tightening. The clamp has a built-in connector for supplying power to the lamp. The clamp has one or more fail-safe holes for securing the clamp to the support with a safety cable. The clamp also has one or more flanges that can be received by a separate mounting bracket, for mounting the clamp and any attached element during storage, staging, or when otherwise not being used.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a system for synchronously positioning repetitive units spatially comprising a plurality of repetitive units, each attached on an end of a plurality of arms, each angularly attached on an opposing end to a computer-controlled rotating axle, each having a synchronously computer-controlled position along a path of travel by computer-controlled synchronous rotation of said plurality of axles, forming a moving geometric pattern with said plurality of repetitive units.

Abstract: A lighting assembly having a plurality of light sources and a lens matrix having a plurality of lenses. The lens matrix may be positioned relative to the light sources so that each light source resides in a first orientation within one of the lenses and emits a light distribution. Relative translation between the light sources and the lens matrix alters the orientation of the light sources within the lenses, creating a different light distribution. A light source's orientation may change within the same lens, or the light source may translate to a different lens to alter the distribution of its emitted light.