Abstract: The invention relates to an array of light generators where each light generator comprises reflecting collimation optics in the form of curved mirrors for collimating light emitted by light sources such as surface mounted Light Emitting Diodes. The collimation optics is formed to collimate light in a direction parallel with a plane, e.g. a printed circuit board, onto which the light sources are mounted. The light sources may emit light parallel with the direction of collimation or non-parallel, e.g. perpendicular, with the direction of collimation in which case the collimation optics redirects the light rays from the light source. The array of light generators can be used in combination with a television display for creating a pixelated image appearing to the viewer as an image peripherally surrounding the display.

Abstract: The LED grow light fixture uses a densely-packed array of high-brightness LEDs that are not individually packaged where the array behaves similarly to a point source of light. The extended point source LED array, with its lens and associated reflector, result in a concentrated, partially-collimated light source, such that the intensity of the light does not diminish rapidly as distance from the light source increases. The LED array contains a plurality of LED strings that may be separately controlled, thereby allowing the spectral content of the LED grow light to be varied, to facilitate desired plant growth at various stages of plant life. The light emitted at each of the multiple different wavelengths from the array is evenly distributed, when the objects being illuminated by the array are at a distance of less than about 6 feet or even less than 1 foot from the array.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus, methods, and systems for illuminating roadways, paths, tunnels, bridges, and areas adjacent to such in a manner which minimizes glare and/or other adverse lighting effects commonly experienced by night-time drivers. According to aspects of the invention, horizontal and vertical aiming of a plurality of solid-state light sources permits projected light from a fixture to be tailored to roadway features (e.g., bends in the road) and in some cases, permits the mounting height of fixtures to be reduced which can make the envisioned system a cost-effective alternative to traditional roadway lighting.

Abstract: An LED light bulb includes a light source unit. The light source unit includes an LED light emitting element for emitting light and a reflecting plate on which a part of the light emitted from the LED light emitting element is incident. The reflecting plate changes a direction of the part of the light so that the direction of the part of the light is inclined from a direction of an optical axis of the light emitted from the LED light emitting element toward a plane vertical to the direction of the optical axis.

Abstract: An illumination device is provided in the present disclosure. The illumination device may include a substrate having a first surface, at least one light-aggregation component having a free-form curved surface and located on the first surface, at least one light source at least partially surrounded by the light-aggregation component, and a light-mix component positioned adjacent to the first surface and the at least one light-aggregation component thereof.

Abstract: An optical system includes a first light source to radiate light in a first wavelength band, a reflector to reflect light from the first light source, a second light source to radiate light in a second wavelength band, and a reflector reflect the second light source. The fourth reflector is set at a first position to allow light from the first light source to each the condenser lens and set to a second position to allow light from the second light source to reach the condenser lens.

Abstract: A lighting system and method are disclosed. Specifically, the lighting system includes a hybrid canopy that can provide an optimum light beam shape for a number of different lighting applications. The hybrid canopy is equipped with lighting clusters of different types, thereby enabling a broader beam output without sacrificing beam intensity or brightness.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a front light unit including a transparent insulating substrate; a transparent anode electrode disposed on the insulating substrate; a plurality of organic light-emitting elements disposed on the anode electrode; a transparent cathode electrode disposed on the organic light-emitting elements; and a plurality of reflective plates disposed opposite the organic light-emitting elements in an emission direction of the organic light-emitting elements, and disposed between the insulating substrate and the cathode electrode.

Abstract: An LED illumination device includes a polygonal reflector and a plurality of LEDs received in the reflector. The reflector includes multiple sidewalls connecting with each other. Each LED is located adjacent to at least one corresponding neighboring sidewall. The polygonal reflector can have a shape of a square, a rectangle, an octagon etc. Light generated by the LEDs has at least a part reflected by the reflector to radiate out of the LED illumination device upwardly. The LED is a top view LED. A top of an LED die of the LED is no higher than a bottom of the sidewalls of the reflector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvement of light emitting property of a lighting apparatus having a plurality of light sources. The light emitting apparatus comprises a plurality of reflection unit (100u) and a plurality of light sources (13). Each of the plurality of reflection unit (100u) includes a first reflection surface (12a) and a plurality of second reflection surfaces (12b). Each of the plurality of second reflection surfaces (12b) is arranged around the first reflection surface (12a) and has a shape different from that of the first reflection surface (12a). Each of the plurality of light sources (13) includes a light emitting element made of a semiconductor material. The plurality of light sources (13) are arranged within the first reflection surface (12a) and the second reflection surfaces (12b).

Abstract: A reduced contrast LED lighting system is disclosed. A plurality optical elements in a fixture is arranged to produce a light pattern with reduced visible contrast between the various areas where light can be perceived leaving the fixture. In some embodiments of the invention the LED light source is disposed at the reflector, and in some such embodiments a partially reflective lens plate is disposed opposite the LED light source. In some embodiments the LED light source is placed opposite the reflector. The lighting system can include a lens arrangement with a partially reflective lens plate connected to a heatsink, or two lens plates adjacent to the LED light source and the heatsink. The fixture can include a plurality of light pipes or slots to direct light into spaces between the lens plates and the heatsink.

Abstract: An apparatus for concentrating solar radiation includes a number of modules. Each module has three receivers for receiving reflected radiation and a reflecting surface. The receivers form a triangle in a plane approximately parallel to the reflecting surface. The reflecting surface has a number of reflectors. Each of the reflectors includes three mirrored facets which are each oriented such that light reflected from the facet is directed to one of the three receivers. Further, each of the reflectors is positioned with respect to the receivers and the other reflectors to reduce facet shading.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a lighting assembly and method for illuminating a vertical planar area, such as a merchandise display. The lighting assembly can comprise two opposing support arms and a lighting bar extending between the two opposing support arms, a circuit board having a plurality of LEDs mounted to the inside of the lighting bar; and a plurality of reflective surfaces located adjacent to the plurality of LEDs, wherein the plurality of reflective surfaces are positioned such that the LEDs project a first light beam in a first direction and a second light beam in a second direction different than the first direction.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus produces a linear intensity distribution. The illumination apparatus contains laser light sources arranged in a number N of rows with in each case a number M of laser light sources which are arranged one next to the other, and emit laser light in a first propagation direction. A number of beam-deflection devices are arranged behind the laser light sources in the first propagation direction and deflect the laser light emitted by the laser light sources into a second propagation direction to a working plane. A beam-merging device is arranged behind the beam-deflection devices in the second propagation direction such that it merges the individual laser beam bundles of the laser light sources into the linear intensity distribution, with adjacent rows being arranged in a first direction perpendicular to first and second emission directions and also offset with respect to one another in the first propagation direction.

Abstract: A light assembly includes a lighting module having a number of LEDs and a reflector assembly disposed on the lighting module. The reflector assembly includes a number of individual reflector portions, each reflector portion being of generally concave shape and structured to selectively direct light emitted from a respective one of the number of LEDs. A lens member is disposed over the reflector assembly and a membrane is disposed between the reflector member and the lens.

Abstract: A backlight assembly includes: a light emitting unit having a plurality of unit LEDs formed in a matrix, each of the unit LEDs having a red LED, a green LED, and a blue LED; a plurality of bottom reflectors disposed under the respective unit LEDs; and a plurality of side reflectors disposed around the respective unit LEDs.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes a board 112 and a light-emitting element 110 fixed onto the board and having a light emission region facing upward. The board includes a plurality of projections 125 and 126 spaced from one another and each surrounding the light-emitting element 110. A side surface of each of the projections facing the light-emitting element is a reflective surface 125A, 126A that reflects light emitted sideways from the light emission region. The reflective surfaces are concentric about the light-emitting element. Upper ends of the reflective surfaces are located higher with increasing distance from the light-emitting element.

Abstract: A lamp can includes: a first reflective surface which can be provided on a surface of a circular shaped member, a radius of a top of the annular member can be longer than a radius of a bottom of the annular member; a second reflective surface which can be arranged inside of the first reflective surface and can have a conical shape, a vertex of the second reflective surface can be directed to a top side of the first reflective surface; and a plurality of light emitters which can be annularly arranged on the first reflective surface around the second reflective surface at a predetermined interval so as to be projected on the second reflective surface.

Abstract: A LED light device has a number of LED's, a multiple optical assembly defined by a number of modular units; each modular unit has a total internal reflection lens associated with a LED; and the modular units are connected to one another so as the lenses have respective distinct optical reflecting surfaces.

Abstract: A lighting module comprising at least one first lighting device and one second lighting device; the first lighting device comprises a support common to at least one first light emitter generating a first light strip and at least one second light emitter generating a second light strip.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a light emitting diode (LED) signal light. In one embodiment, the LED signal light includes at least one visible LED, at least one infrared (IR) LED, a reflector, wherein the reflector collimates a light emitted from the at least one visible LED and a light emitted from the at least one IR LED and a power supply powering the at least one visible LED and the at least one IR LED.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) lamp and a street lamp using the same are provided. The LED lamp includes substrates for mounting LEDs, reflectors, radiators, a mounting frame, a power source, and a top cover. The substrates and the reflectors are mounted on the radiators. Each of the substrates has a condenser cup mounted around a light-emitting surface of the LED, and the condenser cup has a curved wall for condensing light rays emitted by the LED to a certain angle range; each of the reflectors has a curved surface for performing a second time reflection condensing on the light rays that are processed through the reflection condensing by the curved wall. The LED lamp realizes uniform lighting in the whole lighting range through performing reflection twice, thereby achieving excellent directivity of illumination, uniform brightness, eliminating the glare phenomenon, and achieving desirable heat dissipation performance.

Abstract: A Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamp and a lighting method thereof are disclosed. The LED lamp includes at least one LED light source, for emitting light; and a reflective lampshade, including several reflective surfaces, where the reflective surfaces reflect the light emitted by the LED light source onto corresponding lighted areas respectively. The lighted areas have the same illuminance. The LED lamp lighting method includes: at least one LED light source emitting light; and several reflective surfaces of a reflective lampshade reflecting the light emitted by the LED light source onto corresponding lighted areas respectively. The lighted areas have the same illuminance. By employing the present invention, illumination directivity of the LED lamp can be improved dramatically, the glare phenomenon can be eliminated effectively, and uniform lighting of the lighted areas can be achieved.

Abstract: A light output device includes first and second light sources, and a partly transparent mirror arranged between the light sources. The partly transparent mirror, during operation, receives substantially all light emitted by the first and second light sources, and reflects part of the light emitted by the first light source and transmits part of the light emitted by the second light source, and vice versa, such that the light from the first light source is superimposed onto the light from the second light source following reflection/transmission at the partly transparent mirror.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus, method, and system for producing a customizable composite beam from a plurality of solid state light sources. Each light source is associated with individually adjustable fixture components which allow for a variety of lighting needs to be addressed. The composite beam is a collective of the beam projected from each adjustable component/light source combination; each individual beam being of customized shape or standard shape.

Abstract: A lighting device including a housing, a coupling member being coupled to an inner upper surface of the housing, having an insertion groove formed in the middle part thereof in a direction of the inner upper surface of the housing, and having a first connection terminal provided in the middle of the insertion groove, at least one reflector coupled between an inner wall surface of the housing and an outer wall surface of the coupling member; and a light source unit having an upper part thereof attachable to and removable from the coupling member by using the insertion groove, having a second connection terminal provided in the upper part thereof, the second connection terminal being electrically connected to the first connection terminal when connected to the coupling member, and having a lower part thereof emitting light toward the reflector.

Abstract: Provided is a metal base circuit board having a new function of a light reflection in addition to the conventional printed circuit board function for mounting electronic parts. The metal base circuit board has a circuit arranged on a metal plate via an insulation layer. A white film is arranged at least one the insulation layer.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a light-emitting module includes a substrate, a light-emitting element, a light distribution control member, and a cover. The substrate includes a surface on which a thermally conductive portion and a interconnect pattern are formed. The light-emitting element is thermally connected to the thermally conductive portion, is electrically connected to the interconnect pattern, and generates heat while emitting light. The light distribution control member is thermally connected to the thermally conductive portion at a periphery of the light-emitting element, includes a ridge portion formed on an exit side where light emitted from the light-emitting element is projected, and is configured to control distribution of the light emitted from the light-emitting element. The cover is thermally connected to the ridge portion and configured to pass therethrough the light emitted from the light-emitting element.

Abstract: A lighting device preventing an illumination variation on a surface to be irradiated. The lighting device has a first light emitting surface section (102a) which is a surface formed by rotating a bus with a central axis as a rotation axis in a first angle area (??1????1) of an angle (?) relative to a cross section of the bus which is an intersection line with the cross section perpendicular to a surface (801a) to be irradiated and including the central axis of a lighting lens (100), a second light emitting surface section (102b) formed in a second angle area (?1???180° and ?180°?????1) of the angle (?) so that a light flux emitted toward the surface (801a) increases as compared with the case where the first light emitting surface section (102a) is formed in a whole-angle area (0°??<360°) on the light emitting surface section (102), a third light emitting surface section (102c) formed by the step between the first light emitting surface section (102a) and the second light emitting surface section (102b).

Abstract: A lamp, comprising at least one light source (3), arranged in a housing (1) having at least one light exit opening, and at least one reflector (4), which is shaped in such a way that the light coming from the light source (3) is divided into at least two light beams, the light exit opening being at least partially covered by a cover panel (5), which has two surface portions (5a, 5b) on which the respectively corresponding light beams impinge, the surface portions (5a, 5b) being shaped in such a way that the predominant part of the light beams that is respectively directed onto a surface portion (5a, 5b) impinges on the surface portion (5a, 5b) at an angle of incidence which is less than 60°, in order to reduce the reflections from the cover panel (5).

Abstract: A luminaire is disclosed comprising one or more side members having one or more light modules associated therewith and defining a recess. The light module having one or more light sources, one or more light directing members, and a lens enclosing the light sources and directing members in the module. The light directing members redirecting light emitted from at least one of the one or more light sources to be perpendicular to the lens. One or more of the light directing members can be a reflector or an optic lens. The light modules can be configured to cast different light distributions to combine to form the desired light distribution. The light modules can be designed or exchanged to create any desired light distribution from the same side members. The light module can comprise a tray such that the lens is sealed to the tray keeping moisture from entering the module.

Abstract: A reaction-testing system is provided to simulate motion to an individual. Generally, the reaction-testing system includes a motion-simulating device, a reflective device, a control unit, and an input device that is activated by an individual In exemplary embodiments, the motion-simulating device includes a beam that accommodates a first and second plurality of light sources capable of, at least, alternating between an active and idle condition. These light sources are arranged amongst occlusion features in a mounting pattern such that light emitted from the first plurality is directly viewable by an individual and light emitted from the second plurality is indirectly viewed by the individual through the reflecting surface. The control unit is configured to sequentially activate the light sources sequentially to generate pulses of light on that, when perceived by the individual, appear as a light moving along a vector.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, or system of lighting units comprising a plurality of lighting elements, such as one or more LEDs, each element having an associated optic which is individually positionable. 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: Provided is a light-emitting diode (LED) streetlight that can implement LED lighting having a high heat emission efficiency and a favorable light distribution function, while maintaining a prototype of general post top lights as they are at maximum. The LED streetlight includes: a connection member that is placed on top of a post; a transparent or translucent protective cover that is placed on top of the connection member; a least one LED module that is surrounded by the protective cover; and a heat sink that is placed on top of the protective cover, to thus form an accommodation space that accommodates the LED module together with the connection member, in which the LED module is placed on the bottom surface of the heat sink, to thus allow heat generated from the LED module to be radiated outwardly.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a housing, a light emitter located in an interior region of the housing, a driver for the emitter, and a heat sink coupled to the driver. The heat sink includes a plurality of fins for cooling the driver. The apparatus further includes a driver mounting portion having a mounting surface and a side wall. The side wall is coupled to one of the heat sink and the driver so that the plurality of fins of the heat sink are exposed. The mounting surface of the driver mounting portion is coupled to the housing.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) lamp and a street lamp using the same are provided. The LED lamp includes substrates for mounting an LED, reflectors, radiators, a mounting frame, a power source, and a top cover. The substrates and the reflectors are mounted on the radiators. Each of the substrates has a condenser cup mounted around a light-emitting surface of the LED, and the condenser cup has a curved wall for condensing light rays emitted by the LED to a certain angle range; each of the reflectors has a curved surface for performing a second time reflection condensing on the light rays that are processed through the reflection condensing by the curved wall. The LED lamp realizes uniform lighting in the whole lighting range through performing reflection twice, thereby achieving excellent directivity of illumination, uniform brightness, eliminating the glare phenomenon, and achieving desirable heat dissipation performance.

Abstract: A highly efficient luminaire. The luminaire includes a light source that emits light. The emitted light is redirected by a light transformer having a curved circular reflective interior surface, the reflective interior surface reflecting the light in a predetermined pattern. A substantial amount of light being may be reflected close to an axis coincident with a radial line defining a radius of the circular reflective interior surface. Additionally, a substantial amount of light may be reflected in a pattern with low divergency or parallel with an axis of the light transformer. The light is transmitted to the exterior of the luminaire by an optical window.

Abstract: Lighting systems and lighting assemblies are disclosed, including a lamp with several light sources positioned to produce a smoother more blended lighting effect. Three or more light sources may be included, and each source can be positioned in its own light well. The light wells can be conical in form but may have a side of a cone missing to connect it to adjacent light wells, including to both adjacent light wells. A proximity sensor may be included to turn on or off the lamp or to dim the lamp when a user's presence is detected.

Abstract: A lamp cup, adapted to be coupled with a luminous module, includes a cup body and a lens. The cup body includes a top wall and an annular sidewall extending downwardly from a periphery of the top wall. The top wall has a top surface to be joined with a circuit board of the luminous module and defines an aperture from top to bottom therein at a position corresponding to a light emitting component of the luminous module. The lens is securely mounted in the aperture of the top wall of the cup body to be aligned with the light emitting component.

Abstract: A light combination device includes a reflective element and a first color separating element. The reflective element guides first color light beams emitted from at least a first light source and a second light source to propagate in a first direction. The first light source and the second light source are differently positioned in a space. The first color separating element transmits the first color light beams and reflects second color light beams emitted from at least a third light source and a fourth light source. The third light source and the fourth light source are differently positioned in the space. The first color separating element has a coating curved surface, and a curvature of the coating curved surface is varied according to positions of the third light source and the fourth light source to guide the second color light beams to propagate in the first direction.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) sign lighter is positioned to illuminate a sign. One or more LED modules on the LED sign lighter are directed toward different portions of the sign. Each LED module is configured with a reflector or over-optic to control the angle of the light emitted toward the sign. Each LED module includes an array of LEDs. The configuration of each LED module within the LED sign lighter helps to reduce the build-up of environmental contaminants on the LED module. The center section of the LED sign lighter includes a compartment for housing electrical components to power the LED modules. Heat sink fins are oriented along the back side of the LED sign lighter to provide thermal efficiency for the LED modules.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes a light reflector and a first light source. The light reflector includes a first concave surface and a second concave surface immediately adjacent to the first concave surface. The convex ridge is located between the first and second concave surface and has an apex line extending along a direction. The first light source is located at a side of the first concave surface and opposite to the convex ridge. The first light source has a first emitting surface facing the convex ridge. The convex ridge has an apex located higher than a bottom of the first emitting surface, but lower than a top of the first emitting surface.

Abstract: A lighting device (1) makes it possible to manufacture a plurality of models at a low cost, which plurality of models are different from each other in brightness. The lighting device (1) includes a plurality of light-emitting sections (4) each having LEDs (8a, 8b) that emit light. At least one of the light-emitting sections (4) have a plurality of mounting areas (7a, 7b) designed to be provided with the respective LEDs (8a, 8b). By changing, to one or two, the number of LEDs to be provided in each of the light-emitting sections (4), it is possible to manufacture, by use of identical transmission units (3), a plurality of types of illumination devices that are different from each other in brightness.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide apparatuses and systems for providing illumination for projectors. One or more beam combiners are used to combine multiple light beams to provide a combined light beam toward to a pupil of an imaging device in a projector. Solid state light sources, such as diode lasers and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), may be used as light sources at relatively low cost and low power, and with long lifetime. In one embodiment, an optical beam combiner comprises a first reflective surface, a second reflective surface, and a transparent region disposed between the first reflector surface and the second reflective surface. In another embodiment, an optical device comprising an array of optical beam combiners is provided. In a further embodiment, light sources comprising a plurality of light-emitting devices mounted on curved surfaces are utilized in conjunction with an optical beam combiner to provide illumination for a projector.

Abstract: A color filter preventing the occurrence of cross-talk between colors while improving light extraction efficiency, a method of manufacturing the color filter, and a light-emitting device are provided. The color filter includes: a plurality of color filter layers for a plurality of colors arranged on a substrate, a plurality of projections arranged in contact with the color filter layers, the projections of which parts on a side closer to the color filter layers are connected to one another; and a reflecting mirror film formed so as to be laid over a side surface of each of the plurality of projections.

Abstract: One or more layers of LEDs shine light into an array of elliptical reflectors. Each elliptical reflector has an LED at one focal point and shares the second focal point with a larger parabolic reflector that collimates the light. A hole in the center of the parabolic reflector receives additional LEDs, with or without collimation optics.

Abstract: A linear light source device comprises a wiring substrate in a rectangular shape and a wiring pattern formed thereon, a plurality of light emitting elements arranged on the wiring substrate in a longitudinal direction of the wiring substrate and connected with the wiring pattern on the wiring substrate, reflectors, each of which includes two parts having slope surfaces on one side and the other side facing each other in the longitudinal direction of each light emitting element, and which are separated from each other on the wiring substrate corresponding to the light emitting elements, respectively; and a sealing resin sealing the light emitting elements by burying a recession portion defined by a surface of the wiring substrate where the light emitting elements are arranged and the two slope surfaces, wherein the two parts of each of reflectors have convex portions on their upper surfaces, respectively.

Abstract: A lighting assembly comprising a housing including a front surface and a back surface, a plurality of light emitting elements on a printed circuit board (PCB) within said housing, and a reflector proximate the light emitting elements. The reflector comprises a plurality of reflective cups, wherein each reflective cup is configured to receive a respective light emitting element. The reflector is adapted to reflect light emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements in accordance with a desired light distribution pattern.

Abstract: A solid-state light emitting diode (LED) lighting device is disclosed for use in general lighting. In the preferred embodiment, the LED lighting device comprises a heat sink having at least one opening, an output globe having at least one opening, and at least one ventilation channel. This channel helps to remove heat from the LED lighting device. An active cooling device is further installed inside the channel for very efficient heat removal. As a result, even at high luminous output, the LED lighting device is kept in a relatively small form factor. In some preferred embodiments, remote wavelength conversion luminescent phosphor particles or color mixing are utilized to achieve warm white lighting with high efficacy and high color rendering index (CRI). The LED lighting device has high luminous output, glare-free illumination, omni-directional distribution, and good color reproduction.

Abstract: A reflector assembly for a lighting apparatus, the reflector assembly comprising two or more reflector modules configured for associating with one or more light sources, each reflector module comprising one or more reflectors for being located adjacent to alight source when the reflector module is associated with the one or more light sources, the one or more reflectors configured to reflect light from the adjacent light source. The reflector modules may further comprising a cover plate defining a plurality of light source apertures for allowing a light source to protrude through the cover plate, at least a first of the one or more light source apertures disposed adjacent to an overhead reflector and at least a second of the one or more light source apertures disposed adjacent to a lateral reflector. The reflector assembly can comprising any number of reflector modules and the reflector modules can be arranged in different configurations to create different light distributions with the same reflector modules.