Abstract: An aircraft passenger reading light, which is operable in at least two predetermined configurations, comprises: a light source; an optical element; and an actuation mechanism, which is configured to modify a distance between the light source and the optical element. The distance (D) between the light source and the optical element differs in the at least two predetermined configurations and a spatial extension of the illumination, which results from the light output of the light source and the optical element, differs in the at least two predetermined configurations.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a first liquid crystal display panel, and a second liquid crystal display panel that overlaps the first liquid crystal display panel. At least one of the first liquid crystal display panel and the second liquid crystal display panel includes a light blocking pattern that is repeatedly arranged and has light blocking properties. The light blocking pattern includes a first light blocking line and a second light blocking line that extend in a predetermined direction. The first light blocking line includes a first incline inclined with respect to the predetermined direction, and a second incline inclined in a direction opposite the first incline with respect to the predetermined direction, and the second light blocking line is adjacent to the first light blocking line and is line-symmetrical, with respect to the predetermined direction, to the first light blocking line.

Abstract: A solid state headlight comprises: a light-emitting diode light source; an illumination micro-lens; a projection micro-lens; a collimating optic positioned between the light-emitting diode light source and the illumination micro-lens; a metal layer positioned between the illumination micro-lens and the projection micro-lens, the metal layer having an aperture; a high-reflectivity coating positioned between the metal layer and the illumination micro-lens, the high-reflectivity coating having a reflectivity of at least about 80%; and a low-reflectivity coating positioned between the metal layer and the projection micro-lens, the low-reflectivity coating having a reflectivity of at most about 20%.

Abstract: A light emission apparatus includes a laser diode configured to emit a light; a laser driver electrically coupled to the laser diode, the laser driver being configured to drive the laser diode to generate the light; and an optical module arranged to receive the light emitted by the laser diode, the optical module comprising at least one optical element and being configured to adjust the light and emits a transmitting light; wherein the transmitting light emits from the optical module with an illumination angle and the optical module adjusts the light to vary the illumination angle.

Abstract: A supercontinuum light source can include a seed laser arranged to provide seed pulses with a pulse frequency Fseed; a pulse frequency multiplier (PFM) arranged to multiply the seed pulses by converting pulses having the pulse frequency Fseed to pump pulses with a pulse frequency Fpump, where Fpump is larger than Fseed; and a non-linear element arranged to receive said pump pulses and convert said pump pulses to pulses of supercontinuum light. The PFM can further include a splitter for splitting pulses into first and second sub beams each having the same pulse frequency, where the PFM is configured such that the sub beams experience different delays; and a combiner for combining said first and second sub beams into a beam having the pulse frequency that is greater than said same pulse frequency. The splitter can have an uneven splitter ratio.

Abstract: Multichambered illuminated decorative displays are presented that can be fabricated in various forms, including annular shapes suitable for holiday exhibition as wreaths and trees. The decorative displays, which may be packaged as kits, include an at least one frame (20); a plurality of translucent chambers (44) mounted to the at least one frame (20); a plurality of addressable LEDs (30) positioned so that at least one LED resides within each chamber; and a plurality of translucent to opaque partitions (46) located between adjacent chambers. As the LEDs (30) light up, the chambers (44) appear to emit a diffuse glow. Simultaneously, the partitions (46) at least reduce or completely block the light transmitted between adjacent chambers (44). Due in part to this combination of light transmission, light diffusion, and at least partial light confinement, the decorative displays can present a wide variety of precisely rendered animations in vivid colors.

Abstract: A lighting device produces scenic effects including a light source group; a light guide extending along a longitudinal axis and coupled to the light source assembly defining an optical path; a primary mirror arranged along the longitudinal axis facing the light source assembly to reflect the light beam from the light guide; and a secondary mirror facing the primary mirror to reflect the light beam reflected by the primary mirror towards an emission area surrounding the primary mirror, wherein a primary reflecting surface of the primary mirror has at least one first portion having a first hyperbolic shape or a first aspherical shape of even order and degree equal to or greater than four and a secondary reflecting surface of the secondary mirror has at least one second portion having a second hyperbolic shape or a second aspherical shape of even order and degree equal to or greater than four.

Abstract: A controlled light distribution element is provided comprising a lightguide medium configured for light propagation, a first functional layer configured as an optical filter layer and disposed on an at least one surface of the lightguide medium, and a second functional 5layer comprising an at least one optically functional pattern, wherein the first functional layer and the second functional layer are rendered with an at least one optical function related to incident light and, in particular, to light incident at an angle equal and/or below the critical angle.

Abstract: Laser light is coupled to optical fibers arranged in a sheet, which may be in the form of netting, mesh or fabric. Scattering centers or bends in the optical fibers allow the coupled light to escape from the sides of the fibers. Depending on the selection of wavelengths for the lasers, the resulting luminous sheet may be used for illumination of crops grown in vertical farms. The laser wavelengths excite plant photopigments for predetermined physiological responses, and the light source intensities may be temporally modulated to maximize photosynthesis and control photomorphogenesis responses. Each laser may be independently controlled, and at least one laser may emit ultraviolet-C radiation. The luminous sheet may be used for purification of air flowing through an air duct.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester reflection film according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a core layer having a plurality of voids, and containing homo-polyester, copolymer polyester, a resin incompatible with polyester, and inorganic particles; and a skin layer formed at least one surface of the core layer, and containing homo-polyester, copolymer polyester, and inorganic particles, wherein the biaxially oriented polyester reflection film is formed to have a plurality of light focusing structures, each of which has a concave center portion, and which are arranged in a grid pattern.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices associated with an electronic candle are disclosed. In one example aspect, an electronic candle includes a mounting frame that includes a first connector and a power supply assembly that is detachable from the mounting frame. The power supply assembly includes a second connector that forms a coupling mechanism with the first connector. The power supply assembly further includes an energy storage, a first power source configured to charge the energy storage, and an electrical connection interface configured to connect the power supply assembly to a second power source. The electronic candle also includes a light-emitting assembly that is removably coupled to the mounting frame configured to operate using power provided by the power supply assembly, and one or more controllers configured to control an operation of the light-emitting assembly.

Abstract: In a vehicle lamp body device provided with a first light source arranged at a center of a base and second light sources arranged at both ends of the base, the device includes a first lightguide rod configured to branch and guide light from the first light source to an outside of both ends of the base and a second lightguide rod configured to guide light from the second light sources to the outside of both ends of the base respectively, the first lightguide rod and the second lightguide rod are superimposed in a light emission direction on the outside of both ends of the base and optical paths of the first lightguide rod and the second lightguide rod are merged.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an illuminated athletic wear garment and an improved illuminated athletic wear garment. The method may include applying a first conductive trace to a surface of a first piece of fabric of the illuminated athletic wear garment and applying a second conductive trace to the surface of the first piece of fabric of the illuminated athletic wear garment. The method may further include affixing a plurality of lights to the illuminated athletic wear garment. The lights may each be connected to the first conductive trace and the second conductive trace. The first conductive trace and the second conductive trace may each be at least ¼ inch wide.

Abstract: A light guide body is held in a more compact holder. In a lighting device (10A) including a light emitter (20), an optical fiber (30), and a holder (40) configured to hold the optical fiber (30) with the optical fiber (30) facing the light emitter (20), the holder (40) includes two sandwiching portions (44, 45) configured to engage with each other in a state in which a holding target portion (31) of the optical fiber (30) held by the holder (40) is sandwiched in a first direction crossing an extending direction of the holding target portion (31). Two sandwiching portions (44, 45) engage with each other at positions adjacent to the holding target portion (31) in a second direction crossing both of the extending direction and the first direction.

Abstract: A light source device includes a light source unit with at least one set of light sources, wherein each of the at least one set of light sources emits a light of a predetermined wavelength band; an optical waveguide unit that multiplexes light from the at least one set of light sources; and an incident unit, wherein on an incident surface of the incident unit, with an optical axis on the incident unit as a reference position, an installation state of each light source is adjusted such that the maximum separation distances are set equal to each other from the reference position to a maximum incident angle of an incident position of the respective light from the at least one set of light sources incident on the incident unit.

Abstract: Alight source device according to the present disclosure includes a light source section configured to emit first light in a first wavelength band, a first optical element configured to collect the first light emitted from the light source section, a second optical element having a first plane of incidence and a first exit surface, and a wavelength conversion element having a second plane of incidence and a second exit surface, and configured to convert the first light entering the wavelength conversion element through the second plane of incidence into second light having a second wavelength band, wherein the second optical element and the wavelength conversion element are disposed in a state in which the first exit surface and the second plane of incidence are opposed to each other at a distance from each other, and the second plane of incidence is larger in size than the first exit surface.

Abstract: An LED-filament comprising: a partially light-transmissive substrate; a plurality of blue LED chips mounted on a front face of the substrate; first broad-band green to red photoluminescence materials and a first narrow-band manganese-activated fluoride red photoluminescence material covering the plurality of blue LED chips and the front face of the substrate; and second broad-band green to red photoluminescence materials covering the back face of the substrate. The LED-filament can further comprise a second narrow-band manganese-activated fluoride red photoluminescence material on the back face of the substrate in an amount that is less than 5 wt % of a total red photoluminescence material content on the back face of the substrate.

Abstract: A lighting assembly for vehicles, having a number of light sources and light guide elements for generating different light functions, with a number of scattering optical elements assigned to the light exit side of the light guide elements for scattering the light. A headlamp lens is arranged at a distance in front of the light guide elements. The first light sources and the second light sources are arranged alternately in the direction of extension of the linear light signature. The scattering optical elements and/or the distance of the headlamp lens to the scattering optical elements and/or a distance in between adjacent first light sources running in the direction of extension are designed such that first light beams exiting in each case from the scattering optical elements assigned to the adjacent first light sources and adjacent in the direction of extension.

Abstract: The invention relates to a headlamp lens for a vehicle headlamp, wherein the headlamp lens comprises a precision-molded body made of a transparent material, wherein the body comprises at least one light tunnel (108) and a light-conducting part (109) with at least one optically active light exit surface (102). The light tunnel (108) comprises at least one light entry surface (101) and merges with a bend (107) in the light-conducting part to depict the sharp bend as a light/dark boundary by means of light coupled or radiated into the light entry surface. The surface of the light tunnel (108) is at least partially convexly curved in the region of the bend (107).

Abstract: A multi-function rearview device for use with a vehicle includes a housing configured to be attached to the vehicle and to be moveable relative to the vehicle, a rearview element including at least one of a reflective element, a camera and a display element, a bezel formed at an outer portion of the multi-function rearview device surrounding the rearview element, with the rearview element being attached to at least one of the bezel and the housing, one or more light assemblies providing at least one or more light function indications, including a Human Machine Interface (HMI), and at least one sensor, the sensor controlling the one or more light assemblies or the display element.

Abstract: A light emitting device is disclosed. In an embodiment a light-emitting device includes a plurality of light-emitting diode chips arranged on a mounting surface of a carrier, a first translucent element and a second translucent element, wherein the first translucent element is arranged over the plurality of light-emitting diode chips as viewed from the mounting surface and the second translucent element is disposed on a side of the plurality of light-emitting diode chips opposite the first translucent element such that the light-emitting diode chips are arranged between the first and second translucent elements, wherein the first and second translucent elements are configured to emit light generated by the light-emitting diode chips during operation outwardly, and wherein the first and second translucent elements appear white or grey in daylight.

Abstract: A keyboard with a light guiding nameplate includes a keyboard body, a light source, and a light guiding nameplate. The keyboard body includes an outer housing, a plurality of keys, and a circuit board. The plurality of keys is exposed outside of the outer housing, and the circuit board is accommodated inside of the outer housing. The light source is disposed on the circuit board. The light guiding nameplate has a light incident surface, a reflective surface, and a light emergent surface. The light incident surface is located inside of the outer housing and adjacent to the light source, and the light emergent surface is located outside of the outer housing. The light source is configured to emit light to enter into the light guiding nameplate from the light incident surface, the light is totally reflected by the reflective surface, and then emerges from the light emergent surface.

Abstract: A supercontinuum light source can include a seed laser arranged to provide seed pulses with a pulse frequency Fseed; a pulse frequency multiplier (PFM) arranged to multiply the seed pulses by converting pulses having the pulse frequency Fseed to pump pulses with a pulse frequency Fpump, where Fpump is larger than Fseed; and a non-linear element arranged to receive said pump pulses and convert said pump pulses to pulses of supercontinuum light. The PFM can further include a splitter for splitting pulses into first and second sub beams each having the same pulse frequency, where the PFM is configured such that the sub beams experience different delays; and a combiner for combining said first and second sub beams into a beam having the pulse frequency that is greater than said same pulse frequency. The splitter can have an uneven splitter ratio.

Abstract: An integrated grating coupler system includes a first chip having a first substrate, a first grating structure formed by first grating curves arranged on the first substrate and a cladding layer formed to cover the first grating structure, wherein the first chip include a first waveguide configured to receive a light beam from a first end via the first waveguide and transmit the light beam through a second end, a second chip having a second substrate and a second grating structure formed by second grating curves arranged on the second substrate, wherein the second chip is configured to receive the light beam from the second end of the first chip and transmit the light beam from an end of the second chip, and a common block configured to mount the first chip and second chip via a first submount and a second submount respectively, wherein the first and second submounts are arranged such that the light beam from the second end of the first chip is received at a top of the second chip.

Abstract: According to one aspect, an optical waveguide includes a first waveguide portion and a second waveguide portion adjacent to and separate from the first waveguide portion. The waveguide portions include light coupling portions that are at least partially aligned and adapted to receive light developed by a light source. The first waveguide portion further has a first major surface with light direction features and a second major surface opposite the first major surface. The second waveguide portion further has a third major surface proximate the second major surface with an air gap disposed therebetween and a fourth major surface opposite the third major surface wherein the fourth major surface includes a cavity extending therein.

Abstract: Methods and systems for mode converters for grating couplers may include a photonic chip comprising a waveguide, a grating coupler, and a mode converter, with the waveguide being coupled to the grating coupler via the mode converter. The mode converter may include waveguide material and tapers defined by triangular regions, where the triangular regions do not have waveguide material. The photonic chip may receive an optical signal in the mode converter from the waveguide, where the received optical signal has a light profile that may be spatially deflected in the mode converter to configure a desired profile in the grating coupler. A long axis of the tapers may be parallel to a direction of travel of the optical signal. The long axis of the tapers may point towards the input waveguide of the grating couplers, which may be linear.

Abstract: An optical member holding device includes a holding member, an optical member and an elastic member. The holding member has a recess defined by one or more lateral surfaces and a bottom surface with a through-hole opening at the bottom surface. The optical member is disposed on the bottom surface of the recess, and includes a light transmissive part. The optical member has an upper surface and one or more lateral surfaces. The elastic member consists of an inorganic material. The elastic member includes a main part disposed on the upper surface of the optical member, and a plurality of supporting parts each extending outward and bending downward to be in contact with the one or more lateral surfaces of the recess and the one or more lateral surfaces of the optical member to exert elastic force that secures the optical member in a predetermined location in the recess.

Abstract: A host mobile device and a mobile device cover for use with the host mobile device are configured to select a light pattern and one or more light pattern parameters. The host mobile device runs a mobile application that provides a graphical preview of the selected light pattern on the mobile device cover according to the one or more light parameters. In addition, the mobile application provides a preview of a notification by causing the mobile device cover to display the selected light pattern on the lights and/or screens of the mobile device cover.

Abstract: A vehicle light, wherein light to be emitted by a base light source which is offset with respect to an emission surface is first conducted radially outwards in targeted manner and is then reflected in an axial direction with respect to the emission surface, uses light-conducting bodies, which are spaced apart from a deflection mirror, or a light-conducting space, which extends first radially and then axially, to obtain as light-intensive, uniform and directional light emissions as possible.

Abstract: Provided are a light source structure and a light-emitting device. The light source structure includes a power supply unit, a field effect unit and a light-emitting unit, wherein the power supply unit supplies power to the field effect unit and the light-emitting unit; and the field effect unit includes a vibrator unit that receives sound waves from the outside to generate vibration, so that the field effect unit generates a current varying along with the vibration, and supplies the varying current to the light-emitting unit to generate light with variable light intensity.

Abstract: This disclosure discloses an LED assembly. The LED assembly includes a transparent mount with a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, an LED chip arranged on the top surface, an electrode plate, a first phosphor layer having a first phosphor, and a second phosphor layer having a second phosphor, wherein the transparent mount and the electrode plate substantially have a same width. The electrode plate is arranged on an edge of the top surface and electrically connected to the LED chip.

Abstract: An ophthalmic illumination system can include an optical fiber configured to transmit a light beam output by a light source and focused by a condenser. The optical fiber can include proximal, distal, and central portions. The proximal portion can be configured to receive the light beam focused by the condenser. The distal portion can be configured to emit the light beam to illuminate a surgical field. The central portion can extend between the proximal and distal portions. A core diameter of the proximal portion can be larger than core diameters of the central and distal portions. An ophthalmic illumination method can include focusing, using a condenser, a light beam emitted by a light source onto a proximal portion of an optical fiber. The method can also include transmitting, using the optical fiber, the light beam to a surgical field.

Abstract: A light-based device may provide images and other light output to a user and may gather user input. The device may include a light guide array formed from a bundle of fibers. The light guide array may have an entrance surface that receives light emitted by a light-emitting device. The light-emitting device may include one or more light-emitting diodes and may be a display having an array of pixels. Light from the light-emitting device may be conveyed from the entrance surface to the exit surface by the light guide array. The exit surface of the light guide array may have a compound curvature. Optical structures may be formed over the exit surface. The light-based device may form light-field display, may form a touch sensor, may form a controller, and may form other structures.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes a substrate, a first group of light emitting diode (LED) structures, a second group of LED structures, and a connection port is provided. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first group of LED structures is disposed on one side of the first surface. The second group of LED structures is disposed on another side of the first surface opposite to the first group of LED structures. The connection portion includes at least an opening, and a first connection pad and a second connection pad electrically coupled to at least a part of the LED structures. The connection port is adapted to be coupled to other device through the opening. A light emitting module and an illuminating apparatus are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting apparatus. The apparatus comprises a high intensity light source configured to emit light of a first wavelength; a beam shaping optical element configured to redistribute the light of the first wavelength emitted by the high intensity light source into an outgoing light beam having a far field beam cross sectional profile having a spatially flat light distribution; and a light converting member configured to be exposed to the outgoing light beam having the spatially flat light distribution, to convert at least a portion of the light of the first wavelength into light of a second wavelength, and to emit the light of the second wavelength.

Abstract: An optical system for a multi-color, multi-emitter LED-based lighting device can include a lens array. The lens array can include a number of color-mixing rod members extending parallel to each other along an optical axis, the color-mixing rod members being arranged and spaced so that the rear end of each color-mixing rod member aligns with a different one of the emitters. A beam-forming section can be formed at the front ends of the color mixing rod members. The beam-forming section can include nonplanar (e.g., convex or concave) front surface features, each nonplanar front surface feature being aligned with a front end of a corresponding one of the color-mixing rod members. The beam-forming section and color-mixing rod members can be formed as a unitary structure.

Abstract: A therapy lighting assembly, comprising a hollow housing, wherein a first surface has a plurality of openings, and the first side and the second side have a plurality of slots, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) arranged in predetermined arrays secured within the hollow housing so that the plurality of LEDs are substantially aligned with the plurality of openings, a plurality of attachment means secured to the first end of the hollow housing, and a positioning system comprising a plurality of attachment members, wherein the plurality of attachment members are detachably engaged with the plurality of attachment means, a connection means attached to the plurality of attachment members, a winching system integrated with the connection means, wherein the winching system adjusts the height of the hollow housing, and a mounting system connected to the winching system to secure the positioning system and the hollow housing.

Abstract: Apparatus for evoking and sensing ophthalmic physiological signals in an eye, the apparatus comprising: an elongated tubular light pipe having a longitudinal axis, a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end terminating in a spheroid recess; an active electrode having a distal end and a proximal end, the active electrode being mounted to the elongated tubular light pipe and extending proximally along the elongated tubular light pipe so that the distal end of the active electrode terminates at the spheroid recess at the distal end of the elongated tubular light pipe; and a reference electrode having a distal end and a proximal end, the reference electrode being mounted to the elongated tubular light pipe and extending proximally along the elongated tubular light pipe so that the distal end of the reference electrode terminates at the spheroid recess at the distal end of the elongated tubular light pipe; wherein the distal end of the active electrode is located closer to the longitudinal axis of the elongat

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a hybrid or electro-optical cable. The cable includes an optical fiber having a core region and a cladding region formed around the core region, and at least one coating region formed around the optical fiber cladding region. The coating region includes at least one first electrically conductive carbon structure, at least one second electrically conductive carbon structure, and an electrically insulating material coupled between the first electrically conductive carbon structure and the second electrically conductive carbon structure. The cable provides optical energy transmission via the optical fiber. The cable also provides electrical energy transmission via the at least one first and second electrically conductive carbon structures.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a backlight module, a method for manufacturing the backlight module, and a display device. The backlight module includes a substrate, a plurality of LED chips, and a first film having a plurality of channels. Each channel is filled with a channel filling portion. A refractive index n1 of the first film is smaller than a refractive index of the channel filling portion is n2. The first film has a first region and second region. Channels in the first region are astigmatism holes for diverging the light having a high intensity and channels in the second region are light-converging holes for converging the light having a low intensity, thereby alleviating or eliminating the starry phenomenon.

Abstract: A laminated light guide and component carrier includes a light guide of a light transmissive polymeric material. The light guide has a pocket in a first face. First electrical traces are printed on the first face. A light emitting diode is positioned in the pocket and supported on the light guide by attachment legs which extend outward from the pocket electrically connecting the light emitting diode to the first electrical traces. A light reflector is formed as a texturally modified area of the light guide directly aligned with the light emitting diode. A capacitive touch sensor is printed on a light guide second face and connected to second electrical traces defining capacitive touch traces printed on the second face. A window region of the light guide is defined where the capacitive touch sensor is aligned with the light reflector and the light emitting diode.

Abstract: A light source module includes a LED die, a supporting base and an encapsulation layer. The LED die emits a light beam. The supporting base is electrically connected with the LED die, and supports the LED die. After a portion of the light beam is projected to and reflected by the supporting base, the portion of the light beam is projected to surroundings through the LED die. The encapsulation layer covers the LED die and a portion of the supporting base to protect the LED die. The encapsulation layer includes a light-adjusting element. A light pattern of the light beam is adjustable according to a shape of the encapsulation layer.

Abstract: A holder has a support structure in which a groove is formed and is sized to receive therein a side of a waveguide that is fixed in position next to a surface of the groove. The groove runs in a longitudinal direction, along the length direction of the waveguide. The holder a) reflects, diffuses or absorbs some of the out-coupled from the side of the waveguide, or b) wavelength converts some of the out-coupled light, to produce side illumination that emerges from a side of the holder. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a light source unit, a light guide plate including a light exit surface, a bottom surface, a light incident surface, an opposite surface, and first and second side surfaces connecting the light incident surface and the opposite surface and being opposite to each other, a first refractive layer disposed on the light exit surface and having a refractive index lower than that of the light guide plate, an optical member between the display panel and the light guide plate, and an protective member covering at least one of a side surface of the optical member and at least a portion of a side surface of the light guide plate corresponding thereto.

Abstract: An optical transmitter and a method for driving the optical transmitter include generating a modulated signal having an operation frequency corresponding to a communication channel, obtaining a first optical signal using passing a portion of the modulated signal through a first optical path, obtaining a second optical signal using passing another portion of the modulated signal through a second optical path having a different spectral response curve from that of the first optical path, converting the first optical signal to a first electrical signal, converting the second optical signal to a second electrical signal, obtaining an error signal between the first and second electrical signals, finding a maximum of the error signal by varying the operation frequency over a predetermined frequency range of the communication channel, and determining that the operation frequency is matched to a passband of a frequency reshaper when the error signal reaches the maximum.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicular lamp capable of achieving cost reduction by improving assembling workability and reducing the number of parts. The vehicular lamp includes a housing and an outer lens that covers the front opening of the housing to define a light chamber; and an LED, a light guide inner lens that guides light emitted from the LED, a light source substrate on which the LED is mounted, an extension arranged around the light guide inner lens, and a power supply unit fixed to the housing, which are accommodated in the light chamber. The light guide inner lens is composed of first and second divided pieces that are arranged in an axial direction of the light guide inner lens, and the first divided piece is fixed to the housing together with the light source substrate and the second divided piece is fixed to the extension.

Abstract: A light strip assembly includes a plurality of light strips in series connection. Each of the light strips includes a straight strip member, a light guiding member, and a light emitting device. The strip member has a mounting surface and an exit surface, and the light guiding member is connected to the mounting surface of the strip member and has an entrance surface and a reflector. The light emitting devices emit lights to the light guiding members via the entrance surfaces, and the lights are reflected by the reflectors to emit to the strip members, and then the lights leave the strip members via the exit surfaces.

Abstract: An item such as a fabric-based item may have a layer of fabric with openings that are illuminated by a light source. The openings may form symbols or other shapes and may serve as labels for keyboard keys or other components. The fabric may be formed from transparent strands of material that are coated with opaque material or may be formed from opaque strands of material in which openings are formed by laser drilling. The openings may be covered with a transparent coating layer such as a translucent polymer coating. Translucent material on the fabric may be patterned to form parts of the labels or other shapes created by the illuminated openings.

Abstract: In general, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide an adapter for routing, supporting and protecting a filamentary medium from sharp bends and kinking. According to various embodiments, an adapter is provided comprising a body having an entrance end, the entrance end including a hemi-toroidal portion to form a through-hole in the body for receiving a distal portion the filamentary medium. In some embodiments, a proximal portion of the filamentary medium bends over a curved surface of the hemi-toroidal portion away from the through-hole while the distal portion of the filamentary medium is passed through the through-hole.

Abstract: An LED (light emitting diode) lamp comprises: a lamp shell including a lamp head, a lamp neck and a sleeve, the lamp head connects to the lamp neck which connects to the sleeve; a passive heat dissipating element having a heat sink connected to the lamp shell; a power source having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion of the power source is disposed in both the lamp neck and the lamp head of the lamp shell, and the second portion of the power source is disposed in the heat sink of the passive heat dissipating element; a light emitting surface connected to the heat sink of the passive heat dissipating element and comprising LED chips electrically connected to the power source; a first heat dissipating channel formed in a chamber of the lamp shell for dissipating heat generated from the power source while the LED lamp is working; a second heat dissipating channel formed in the heat sink and between the fins and the base; and a lamp cover connected with the heat sink and having a light