摘要:
An embodiment of this invention relates to an ornamental automotive lighting system that can receive signals and change the illumination conditions as a result of the received signals. The lighting system can change hue, saturation, and brightness as a response to received signals. Another embodiment of this invention relates to a method of lighting an interior section of a vehicle, comprising acts of A) producing an illumination effect with a LED lighting device, and B) controlling the LED lighting device such that the illumination effect has at least one of a variable color over a range of colors including at least three different colors and a variable intensity over a range of intensities including at least three different intensities.
摘要:
A lighting device, comprising: at least two LEDs adapted to produce at least two different spectra; a memory to store at least one lighting program; a processor, coupled to the memory, to execute at least one lighting program stored in the memory and to output at least one control signal based on the executed at least one lighting program; at least one controller, coupled to the processor, to control power delivered to at least one of the at least two LEDs based on the at least one control signal; and a user interface to control operation of the processor, the user interface being adapted to allow a user to do at least one of the following: select a desired lighting program stored in the memory for execution by the processor; and modify the execution of at least one lighting program.
摘要:
Described herein are lighting units of a variety of types and configurations, including linear units suitable for lighting large spaces, such as building exteriors and interiors. Also herein are methods and systems for powering lighting units, controlling lighting units, authoring displays for lighting units, and addressing control data for lighting units.
摘要:
The system and method described herein relate in part to intuitive methods for creation and design of lighting sequences, e.g. for theatrical, entertainment, or advertising purposes, using a software interface. Additionally the lighting sequences can be coordinated with control of additional devices. Also described herein is a controller capable of executing programs for lighting sequences and modifying the output and/or execution of the program based on external signals. In this way the final output can be made responsive to external stimuli, or even interactive.
摘要:
Methods and apparatus for controlling series-connected LEDs. Two or more LEDs are connected in series between a first node and a second node, wherein a series current flows between the nodes when an operating voltage is applied across the nodes. One or more controllable current paths are connected in parallel with at least a first LED for at least partially diverting the series current around at least the first LED. A controller monitors at least one parameter representative of the operating voltage, determines a maximum number of the series-connected LEDs that can be energized by the operating voltage, and controls the controllable current path(s) so as to increase an amount of the series current that is diverted around at least the first LED when the maximum number is less than a total number of all of the LEDs connected in series. In one example, the foregoing may be implemented as an integrated circuit package to provide a lighting apparatus suitable for automotive applications.
摘要:
An embodiment of this invention relates to an ornamental automotive lighting system that can receive signals and change the illumination conditions as a result of the received signals. The lighting system can change hue, saturation, and brightness as a response to received signals. Another embodiment of this invention relates to a method of lighting an interior section of a vehicle, comprising acts of A) producing an illumination effect with a LED lighting device, and B) controlling the LED lighting device such that the illumination effect has at least one of a variable color over a range of colors including at least three different colors and a variable intensity over a range of intensities including at least three different intensities.
摘要:
Methods and apparatus for computer-based control of light sources in a networked lighting system. In one example, a plurality of LED-based lighting systems are arranged as computer controllable 'light strings'. Applications contemplated for such light strings include, but are not limited to, decorative and entertainment-oriented lighting applications (e.g., Christmas tree lights, display lights, theme park lighting, video and other game arcade lighting, etc.). Via computer control, one or more such light strings may provide a variety of complex temporal and color-changing lighting effects. In one example, lighting data is communicated in a given light string in a serial manner, according to a variety of different data transmission and processing schemes. In another example, individual lighting systems of a light string are coupled together via a variety of different conduit configurations to provide for easy coupling and arrangement of multiple light sources constituting the light string. In yet another example, small LED-based lighting systems capable of being arranged in a light string configuration are manufactured as integrated circuits including data processing circuitry and control circuitry for LED light sources, and are packaged along with LEDs for convenient coupling to a conduit to connect multiple lighting systems.