Abstract: A flexible lighting strip for use in an aircraft cabin has a minimum bend radius of no more than 40 mm, and comprises: a track comprising a channel extending along the length of the track; and an inner component within the channel, the inner component comprising lighting components arranged along the length of the inner component. The track comprises two inwardly-directed protrusions extending from opposing sides of the channel, each of the protrusions extending into the inner component 4 and increasing in width within the inner component. The inner component may be formed separately as an insertable insert, or may be formed within the track. A kit of parts for forming such a flexible lighting strip is also disclosed.

Abstract: A regulator circuit is presented. The regulation circuit (530) has a regulation switch (131), a voltage comparator (537) with predetermined offset voltage and an adjuster. The regulation switch (131) has a first terminal coupled to a current source (132), a second terminal connectable to a load (110), and a control terminal. The voltage comparator (537) compares a sum voltage of the offset voltage added to a voltage at the second terminal with a control voltage at the control terminal, and generates a comparison signal. The adjuster adjusts the voltage at the second terminal based on the comparison signal to control a difference voltage between the control terminal and the second terminal of the regulation switch and to maintain the regulation switch operating in a desired region of operation.

Abstract: A front-mounted high-voltage LED light source for supplementing light to plants includes a substrate, a high-voltage LED chip set, a first layer of glue powder and a second layer of glue powder. By controlling a weight ratio of the transparent adhesive medium and the red fluorescent particles in the first layer of glue powder, as well as thickness of the first layer of glue powder; and, by controlling a weight ratio of the transparent adhesive medium and the yellow fluorescent particles in the second layer of glue powder, as well as the thickness of the second layer of glue powder, a ratio range of photon number of red light, blue light to green light emitted by the front-mounted high-voltage LED light source for supplementing light to plants per a unit time is (65-95):(5-30):(5-25).

Abstract: A bicycle light device has a body encapsulating direct visibility lighting and leg motion reflective lighting. The lighting is respectively directed so that, when the device is attached to a bicycle in use, the leg motion reflective lighting casts illuminating light downwardly and forwardly with respect to a visible beam directed rearwardly by the direct visibility lighting to enhance leg motion cognitive awareness in other road users.

Abstract: An electronic element mounting substrate includes a substrate including, on a first upper surface, a mounting region in which an electronic element is mounted, a frame body located on the first upper surface of the substrate and surrounding the mounting region, a channel extending through the frame body outward from an inner wall of the frame body, and an electrode pad located on the first upper surface of the substrate or an inner surface of the frame body. The channel is located above or below the electrode pad.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for lighting. The apparatus may include a first jewel and a second jewel. The first jewel may support the second jewel by a first link. The first jewel may support the second jewel by a second link. The first link and second links may be configured for transmission of current between the first jewel and the second jewel. The first and second links may be the only attachments of the second jewel to the first jewel. The first jewel may be configured to selectively emit three different colors of light. The second jewel may be configured to selectively emit three different colors of light. The second jewel may be configured to selectively emit the three different colors of the first jewel. The selection may be performed by a user using a switch.

Abstract: A light distribution device, for distributing light rays from an ancillary light source onto a scene to be lighted. The device includes a planar waveguide, a recess in the planar waveguide for injecting light rays into the planar waveguide, and a through opening in the planar waveguide for extracting light rays from the planar waveguide. In this way, light can be distributed over a large area, homogeneously and with a thin, easily manufactured device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optoelectronic component, comprising: at least two optoelectronic semiconductor chips, which are designed to emit electromagnetic radiation during operation; at least one connecting element, which is electrically conductive, flexible and extensible; and a shaped body, which surrounds the at least two optoelectronic semiconductor chips and the at least one connecting element at least in some locations, wherein the optoelectronic semiconductor chips are each arranged on a carrier. The invention further relates to a method for producing an optoelectronic component.

Abstract: A light source includes a first light emitting diode (LED) die configured to emit a first die color and a second LED die configured to emit a second die color, the first and second LED dies provided on a substrate. A first filling covering the first LED die, and includes a first phosphor to convert the first die color to a first illuminous color. A second filling covering the second LED die and extending to the first filling, and includes a second phosphor to convert the second die color to a second illuminous color that has a higher absorption energy than an illumination energy of the first illuminous color.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus including: a flexible planar light source having plural illuminants over a surface of a planar carrier material, which includes a flexible planar circuit carrier fitted with the illuminants on a side. The illuminants being interconnected by electrical lines formed in or on the circuit carrier, and a controller to supply power to the illuminants and control the illuminants. The controller includes a housing disposed on an edge of the planar light source and is mechanically connected to the planar light source, an edge of the planar light source being partly accommodated in the housing. The housing including electrical and electronic components and lines connected to the electrical lines of the planar light source. A strain relief is configured to absorb tensile stresses between the housing and the planar light source to keep the tensile stresses away from electrical connections between the controller and the planar light source.

Abstract: A lighting device is described. The lighting device includes a support structure, which includes a central mounting face and at least one first lateral mounting face adjacent the central mounting face and forming an included angle with the central mounting face of 60° to 90°. The device also includes at least one central light emitting element on the central mounting face and in contact with the support structure and at least one first lateral light emitting element on the first lateral mounting face and in contact with the support structure.

Abstract: An optoelectronic module is provided that has a carrier element, an optoelectronic element on the carrier element, a cover, and a cavity. The cover has a frame surrounding the optoelectronic element and connected to the carrier element. A glass element is on the frame lying substantially opposite the carrier element for the input and/or output of electromagnetic radiation. The cavity is inside a volume that is delimited by an inner surface of the cover and a surface of the carrier element. The optoelectronic element is arranged in the cavity and enclosed by the cover hermetically and/or in an autoclavable fashion. A filler material is in the cavity to compensate for an expansion of a volume occupied by the filler material and has a first deformable compensation volume, which is arranged adjacent to a subregion of the cover and/or of the carrier element.

Abstract: An integrated multi-layered lighting system includes a first board having a first component area and a first light area, a second board coupled to and offset from the first board, the second board having a first opening overlapping the first light area of the first board in a plan view, and a second component area overlapping the first component area of the first board in a plan view, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) coupled to the first board and positioned in the first light area corresponding to the first opening of the second board, and a light driver configured to drive the plurality of LEDs and including a plurality of first components coupled to the first board and positioned in the first component area and a plurality of second components coupled to the second board and positioned in the second component area.

Abstract: A dual side cooling power module includes: a lower substrate including a recessed portion on at least one surface thereof, a semiconductor chip formed in the recessed portion, lead frames formed at both ends of the lower substrate, and an upper substrate formed on the semiconductor chip, a portion of the lead frames, and the lower substrate.

Abstract: A component for establishing electrical contact between at least one functional element and a textile or the like. The component includes a main body, which accommodates at least one electrical component and/or one functional element, and includes connection elements for establishing electrical contact with electrically conductive regions of the textile or the like.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp heat dissipation system includes a heat pipe, a heat sink having a slot adapted to receive the heat pipe, and a light-emitting diode (LED) mounted directly to the heat pipe. The heat pipe is disposed in the slot such that heat is transferred from the LED to the heat sink via the heat pipe for effectively cooling the LED.

Abstract: It is an illumination apparatus (10) that can achieve special illumination in addition to normal illumination. It includes a main illumination light source (21) of a predetermined luminescent color, a sub illumination light source (22) adjustable to an arbitrary luminescent color, and a control unit (30) that controls lighting of the main illumination light source (21) and the sub illumination light source (22), the main illumination light source (21) and the sub illumination light source (22) are arranged in a state where respective irradiated lights are mixed on the same path, and the control unit (30) can set a high illuminance mode in which, in addition to lighting of the main illumination light source (21) during normal use, the sub illumination light source (22) is lighted in the same luminescent color as the main illumination light source (21).

Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to a snap button fastener providing electrical connection. An embodiment of a fastener includes a first mechanical part, the first mechanical part including at least a stud portion, the first mechanical part including a first electrical connector; a second mechanical part, the second mechanical part including at least a socket portion with a spring element and the socket portion, the second mechanical part including a second electrical connector. The stud portion of the first mechanical part and the socket portion of second mechanical part, if separated, are to interlock upon the application of a first force towards each other, and, if interlocked, to separate upon the application of a second force away from each other.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for lighting. The apparatus may include a first jewel and a second jewel. The first jewel may support the second jewel by a first link. The first jewel may support the second jewel by a second link. The first link and second links may be configured for transmission of current between the first jewel and the second jewel. The first and second links may be the only attachments of the second jewel to the first jewel. The first jewel may be configured to selectively emit three different colors of light. The second jewel may be configured to selectively emit three different colors of light. The second jewel may be configured to selectively emit the three different colors of the first jewel. The selection may be performed by a user using a switch.

Abstract: A light emitting device is disclosed and includes an emission source configured to emit a primary blue light and a wavelength-converting element configured to convert the primary blue light to a secondary light, where the wavelength-converting element including a red phosphor material having a peak emission wavelength that is less than 620 nm and a green phosphor material having a peak emission wavelength that is greater than 530 nm. The device may have a correlated color temperature (CCT) in the range of 1600K-2500K, may exhibit a melanopic/photopic ratio less than 0.25 and/or may exhibit a radiometric power fraction of light having a wavelength below 530 nm below 0.1.

Abstract: A light distribution control device can perform diffused light distribution control designed to widen an irradiation range of a headlamp of an own vehicle. The light distribution control device is equipped with a recognition unit that recognizes a situation around the own vehicle, and a control unit that performs diffused light distribution control when a curve section in front of the own vehicle in a traveling direction thereof is detected, from a result of recognition by the recognition unit. The control unit controls the headlamp such that a non-required irradiation region where irradiation with light is not required is restrained from being irradiated with light and that a region other than the non-required irradiation region is irradiated with more light, when the non-required irradiation region is detected in the irradiation range of the headlamp in performing diffused light distribution control, from the result of recognition.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a window having a lighting system therein. The lighting system includes a layer of an optical medium, a light source and a lens array. The layer of the optical medium has a first interface and a second interface. The light source emits a light ray that is incident at the first interface and travels through the optical medium to exit the optical medium at the second interface. The lens array is configured to reduce an occurrence of total internal reflection of the light ray at the second interface.

Abstract: An intelligent motorcycle helmet system includes a helmet assembly and a first control module incorporated into the helmet assembly and communicatively coupled to a set of helmet-mounted lighting components. A haptic feedback module is incorporated into the helmet assembly. A second control module is configured to be removably mounted to a motorcycle. The first control module selectively activates the helmet-mounted lighting components to reflect the state of the left and right turn signals and the brake light of the motorcycle as determined via the second control module and the lighting state sensing module. The first control module selectively actuates the haptic feedback module during operation of the motorcycle in response to at least one event associated with the motorcycle.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle signal light in which a person with protanopia (p-type color vision deficiency) can perceive whether or not the vehicle signal light, e.g., a stop lamp, a tail lamp, or the like, is turned on. The vehicle signal light includes a first light source configured to emit red light and a second light source configured to emit amber light. The first light source and the second light source are simultaneously turned on and are configured to emit light with a higher luminous intensity in response to a braking operation, and the emission intensity of the first light source is higher than that of the second light source.

Abstract: A light emitting diode, LED, filament arrangement (100) is provided. The LED filament arrangement comprises a LED filament (120) comprising an array of a plurality of light emitting diodes (140), LEDs, arranged on an elongated substrate (70). The LED filament comprises a first subset (S1) of at least two LEDs, and a second subset (S2) of at least two LEDs, wherein the first subset (S1) of LEDs is different from the second subset (S2) of LEDs. The LEDs of the first subset (S1) are coupled in series and the LEDs of the second subset (S2) are coupled in parallel, such that the luminous flux of the individual LEDs of the first subset (S1) differs from the luminous flux of the individual LEDs of the second subset (S2) during operation of the LED filament arrangement.

Abstract: A control device may comprise a plurality of buttons, a plurality of light sources located behind the respective buttons and configured to illuminate the buttons, a light detector circuit configured to measure an ambient light level around the control device, and/or a control circuit configured to control the light sources to adjust surface illumination intensities of the respective buttons in response to the measured ambient light level. Each button may comprise indicia indicating a function of the button. The control circuit set the first button as active and the second button as inactive in response to an actuation of the first button. The control circuit may, based on the measured ambient light level, control the light sources to illuminate the first button to an active surface illumination intensity, and to illuminate the second button to an inactive surface illumination intensity that is less than the active surface illumination intensity.

Abstract: To provide a light-emitting unit for a door mirror capable of improving a stability of LED's position and connectivity, while reducing a breakage possibility of the LED due to heat. The light-emitting unit for a door mirror is characterized in that it includes a rigid first substrate part having a connector part to receive a signal, and mounts a control unit thereon to cause an LED to emit light based on the signal; a rigid second substrate part provided separately from the first substrate part and mounts the LED thereon; and a connection part connecting the first substrate part to the second substrate part and having a circuit to cause a current signal transmitted from a first substrate part side to reach the LED's side, and the connection part has lower heat transfer rate than heat dissipation rate of the second substrate part.

Abstract: An aircraft exterior lighting multi-LED array for variable beam profile enables illumination of landing and taxi lights from a common fixture. An optic enables direction of luminance emitted from at least one central emitter (or cluster of emitters) along steradians illuminated when landing while directing luminance emitted from at least one peripheral emitter (or cluster of emitters) along steradians illuminated when taxiing.

Abstract: A light-emitting module includes a first mounting board having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first mounting board has a recess on the first surface, and the recess has a bottom surface. The first mounting board has an opening passing through the first mounting board from the bottom surface to the second surface. The light-emitting module further includes a second mounting board provided in the recess, a light-emitting element provided on the second mounting board and configured to emit light through the opening, and an elastic cushion provided between the first mounting board and the second mounting board. The light-emitting module also includes a connector. The connector and the opening sandwich a center of the first mounting board when viewed from a direction from the second surface to the first surface.

Abstract: An underwater directional light is provided. The directional light includes a lamp assembly, a tube assembly, and a printed circuit board assembly. The lamp assembly includes a housing and a lamp having a plurality of lighting elements. The tube assembly is coupled to the lamp and has a hollow interior. The printed circuit board assembly is mechanically coupled to the tube assembly and electrically coupled to the lamp.

Abstract: The present invention provides a straddle type vehicle, comprising: a taillight disposed in a rear portion of a vehicle and configured to emit light to rearward of the vehicle and a detection unit configured to emit radio waves and detect surrounding conditions behind the vehicle, wherein the taillight includes a light source and a housing for accommodating the light source, the detection unit is provided inside the housing, the housing has a transmitting portion that includes a first region for transmitting light emitted from the light source and a second region for transmitting the radio waves emitted from the detection unit, and the first region has an uneven shape for diffusing the light emitted from the light source, and the second region does not have the uneven shape.

Abstract: A control system for a turn/brake light of a vehicle, includes a control circuit configured to receive a plurality of analog voltage inputs and to deliver an analog voltage output based at least upon the plurality of inputs. A light emitter is connected to the control circuit. The light emitter includes at least one dual-color LED configured to be selectively illuminated based on the analog voltage output. The control circuit can receive a turn/brake signal and produce at least a first output voltage and a second output voltage. The dual-color LED produces a first color output in response to the first output voltage level and a second color output in response to the second output voltage level.

Abstract: Control instructions are transmitted to receivers by modulating light sources to generate light beams that are modulated with digital data streams for inducing control instructions in the light beams. Each light beam is applied to a pixel shaper element of a pixel shaper assembly to produce a light pixel, each light pixel carrying the control instructions of the light beam, each light pixel having a perimeter defined by the pixel shaper element. The pixel shaper assembly combines the light pixels into an image without significant overlap or voids between the light pixels. The light pixels are directed toward a projector lens for transmission toward the receivers. In a receiver, an optical receiver detects a light pixel. A controller decodes the control instructions received in the detected light pixel and uses the control instructions to control a function of the receiver.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing system by which a user can easily recognize a position of a sensor having a defect from among sensors mounted on a vehicle. Position-related information about a relative position or direction with respect to a vehicle is acquired, and a combined image obtained by combining a defect image representing a position of the sensor having a defect from among the sensors mounted on the vehicle with a vehicle image reflecting the vehicle is displayed in response to the position-related information. The present technology can be applied so that a user can recognize a sensor having a defect from among the sensors mounted on a vehicle.

Abstract: A multifunctional light source assembly and a multifunctional desk lamp are disclosed. The multifunctional desk lamp includes a base assembly, a lamp head assembly, and a lamp arm assembly; one end of the lamp arm assembly is connected with the base assembly, and the other end is connected with and supports the lamp head assembly; the lamp head assembly is internally provided with the multifunctional light source assembly, the multifunctional light source assembly includes an illumination LED chip, a plant grow light LED chip and an ultraviolet LED chip. The illumination chip, the plant grow light chip and the ultraviolet chip are respectively connected to a controller, which respectively controls the three chips, through the on and off of currents, so that functions such as illumination for reading and writing, sterilization, plant growth assistance can be achieved.

Abstract: Control instructions are transmitted to receivers by modulating light sources to generate light beams that are modulated with digital data streams for inducing control instructions in the light beams. Each light beam is applied to a pixel shaper element of a pixel shaper assembly to produce a light pixel, each light pixel carrying the control instructions of the light beam, each light pixel having a perimeter defined by the pixel shaper element. The pixel shaper assembly combines the light pixels into an image without significant overlap or voids between the light pixels. The light pixels are directed toward a projector lens for transmission toward the receivers. In a receiver, an optical receiver detects a light pixel. A controller decodes the control instructions received in the detected light pixel and uses the control instructions to control a function of the receiver.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for illuminating a work area for applying a wall composition. An illuminated wall composition pan provides a lightweight, self-contained carrier for a workspace illumination. The illuminated wall composition pan is configured to retain a protective liner to prevent the pan from becoming soiled by the wall composition. It is also light weight, and a carrier may be provided to assist holding the illuminated wall composition pan. The illuminated wall composition pan includes an elongate tray 18 dimensioned to contain a volume of wall composition and has a length to contain a wall composition applicator tool. The pan has a first end face and a second end face, a front wall, and a back ball. A first plurality of high brightness LED lights are disposed in a spaced apart relation about the first end face and a rechargeable battery carried in the second end face.

Abstract: A light source device includes: a light-shielding member defining an opening; a light-guide member located in the opening in a top view and including two or more divided lens portions; and a plurality of light-emitting parts disposed such that each of the plurality of light-emitting parts corresponds to a respective one of the lens portions, each of the plurality of light-emitting parts being configured to be individually turned on. Each of the light-emitting parts has an upper surface serving as a light-emitting surface. The two or more lens portions are Fresnel lenses. Irradiation areas corresponding to the light-emitting parts are at least partially different from each other.

Abstract: The present application provides an LED film module installable on a surface having various shapes. The present application provides a flexible LED film module comprising: a flexible LED film; and a mounter provided on the flexible LED film so as to install the flexible LED film on a predetermined surface, and formed to be deformable according to the shape of the predetermined surface, wherein the mounter comprises: a base; and a supporter disposed along the edge of a plate and extending to a predetermined height from the base so as to support the flexible LED film to be spaced apart from the base.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for driving an emitter array are described. A method includes determining a thermal environment profile for a plurality of emitters of the emitter array, computing a current pulse profile for at least one of the plurality of emitters based on the thermal environment profile, and applying a current pulse with the computed current pulse profile to the at least one of plurality of emitters.

Abstract: A LED safety light for a snowmobile helmet is provided. The LED safety light includes a RCA male connector, a RCA female connector, and a LED light strip configured to attach to an outer surface of the snowmobile helmet. A double layered junction block includes an outer cover and an inner cover housing a PCB and at least a portion of the RCA female connector. The outer cover completely encapsulates the inner cover, wherein the junction block is configured to attach to the outer surface the snowmobile helmet. The RCA female connector is configured to be electrically connected to an auxiliary power output port of a snowmobile to provide power for the LED safety light and the RCA male connector is configured to electrically connect to a power input of a heated shield power input of the snowmobile helmet.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly has a base of non-conductive heat sink material which provides good heat transfer (e.g., aluminum nitride) and two electrical pathways are integrally formed with, and separated by, the base. An LED assembly is thermally and electrically bonded to the top surface of the heat sink assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an LED tape, comprising the following steps: producing an elastic base profile (1) and rolling up the elastic base profile (1) onto a first roll (11); producing an LED strip (323) comprising a flexible conductor tape (flexible PCB) (32) populated with LED chips (3) and rolling up the LED strip (323) onto a second roll (33); unrolling the base profile (1) from the first roll (11); unrolling the LED strip (323) from the second roll (33) and inserting the LED strip (323) into the base profile (1) and covering the LED strip (323) in the base profile (1) with a potting compound (2) and/or with a covering profile (7). The invention also relates to an LED tape in which a rollable LED strip (323) which has a flexible conductor tape (flexible PCB) (32) populated with LED chips (3) is fixed in a rollable elastic base profile (1) and is covered with a potting compound (2) and/or an in particular rollable, covering profile (7).

Abstract: A semaphore for guiding an occupant to safety during an emergency event communicates with a gunfire detector to provide a visual cue conveying whether it is safe to proceed through an entryway in an active shooter event.

Abstract: A thermostat includes a transparent touch screen display, wherein the matter behind the display is visible in the non-active display portions and a control bar connected to one side of the transparent touch screen display. The control bar includes a housing, processing circuitry operably connected to the transparent touch screen display and configured to monitor and control building equipment, and a temperature sensor operably connected to the processing circuitry.

Abstract: A concealed lighthead is provided. The concealed lighthead is sized to replace existing socket assemblies for a headlight or a taillight, and is operable in an indicator mode and an emergency mode. The concealed lighthead also includes an override mode in which the emergency lights are temporarily interrupted by operation of the indicator lights. The concealed lighthead includes an adapter for use among different headlights and taillights and includes a lens assembly that provides up to 360 degrees of coverage as an indicator light or emergency light.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mouthpiece (100) for illumination of teeth, e.g. for teeth whitening. The mouthpiece is configured with at least two lenses (102a, 102b) shaped to cast asymmetrical light onto the teeth (110). The lenses are arranged one-to-one with associated light sources (101a, 101b). The first and second lenses are arranged to project the received light onto a buccal side (111) of the teeth (110), and each of the first and second lenses has an asymmetrically shaped refraction surface (301) shaped to change an intensity distribution of the received light asymmetrically on opposite sides of an optical axis (121) of the respective light source along the dental arch (201) of the teeth.

Abstract: A lighting device mounted on a vehicle includes a first light source, a second light source, a heat dissipation member having a wall defining a hollow portion and configured to dissipate heat generated by operations of the first light source and the second light source, and a single reflector member mounted on the heat dissipation member. The first light source and the second light source are disposed at positions facing the hollow portion with the wall interposed therebetween, respectively. The first light source and the second light source are configured to emit light in directions intersecting with a front and rear direction, respectively. The reflector member has a first reflecting surface configured to reflect light emitted from the first light source in a predetermined direction, and a second reflecting surface configured to reflect light emitted from the second light source in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: An example disclosed method of displaying an image at a venue includes receiving blink data from tags, each of the tags carried by a wearable location device associated with a monitored individual; determining tag location data based on the blink data, the tag location data indicative of locations of the monitored individuals; detecting an occurrence of an event associated with an image; in response to the occurrence of the event: assigning a plurality of the tags a particular color based on the tag location data, the plurality of the tags corresponding to a plurality of the wearable location devices; generating an instruction configured to cause the plurality of the wearable location devices to emit light of the particular color; and transmitting the instruction to the plurality of the plurality of the tags to cause the plurality of the wearable location devices to display the image.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a high output, high color quality light are disclosed. In some embodiments, such a light may include a light fixture including one or more LEDs configured to output a cumulative light output; wherein the cumulative light output comprises an intensity of greater than or equal to 10,000 lumens; and wherein the cumulative light output comprises a CRI of at least 90.