公开(公告)号：US08410717B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US12729081

申请日：2010-03-22

Applicant: Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Dongsheng Zhou ,  Harry Rodriguez ,  Mark Eason ,  Bradley M. Lehman ,  Stephen F. Dreyer ,  Thomas J. Riordan

Inventor： Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Dongsheng Zhou ,  Harry Rodriguez ,  Mark Eason ,  Bradley M. Lehman ,  Stephen F. Dreyer ,  Thomas J. Riordan

IPC: G05F1/00

CPC classification number: H05B33/083 ,  H05B33/0812 ,  Y02B20/343 ,  Y02B20/345

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system are disclosed for providing AC line power to lighting devices such as light emitting diodes (“LEDs”). A representative apparatus comprises: a plurality of LEDs coupled in series to form a first plurality of segments of LEDs; a plurality of switches coupled to the plurality of segments of LEDs to switch a selected segment into or out of a series LED current path in response to a control signal; a current sensor; and a controller which, in response to a first parameter and during a first part of an AC voltage interval, generates a first control signal to switch a corresponding segment of LEDs into the series LED current path; and during a second part of the AC voltage interval, generates a second control signal to switch the corresponding segment of LEDs out of the first series LED current path.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于向诸如发光二极管（LED）的照明装置提供AC线电力的装置，方法和系统。 代表性装置包括：串联耦合以形成LED的第一多个段的多个LED; 耦合到所述多个LED段的多个开关，以响应于控制信号将所选择的段切换到串联LED电流路径中或从串联LED电流路径中切换出; 电流传感器; 以及控制器，响应于第一参数和在AC电压间隔的第一部分期间产生第一控制信号以将相应的LED段切换到串联LED电流路径中; 并且在交流电压间隔的第二部分期间产生第二控制信号，以将相应的LED段切断出第一串联LED电流路径。

公开(公告)号：US20120286671A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13558237

申请日：2012-07-25

Applicant: Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez

Inventor： Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  G05F1/10

CPC classification number: H05B33/0815 ,  G05F1/618 ,  H02M3/157 ,  H02M2001/0009 ,  H05B33/0818 ,  H05B33/0845 ,  H05B33/0854 ,  H05B33/086 ,  H05B33/0869 ,  H05B33/0872 ,  H05B33/0884 ,  H05B33/0887 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  Y02B20/341

Abstract: A system drives one or a plurality of LEDs, regulating their brightness by controlling the LEDs' average current or voltage. The system includes a switching power converter and an integrated digital regulator with at least one of electrical, thermal, and optical feedbacks. The regulator is constructed as a hysteretic peak current mode controller for continuous mode of operation of the power converter. For a discontinuous mode of operation of the power converter, a pulse averaging sliding mode control is used. Average LED current is measured by integrating LED pulse current at off time and hysteretically adjusting on time of the power switch. An input battery is protected from discharging at abnormally low impedance of the output.

Abstract translation: 系统驱动一个或多个LED，通过控制LED的平均电流或电压来调节其亮度。 该系统包括开关功率转换器和具有电，热和光反馈中的至少一个的集成数字调节器。 调节器被构造为用于功率转换器的连续运行模式的迟滞峰值电流模式控制器。 对于功率转换器的不连续操作模式，使用脉冲平均滑模控制。 通过在关闭时间集成LED脉冲电流并根据电源开关的时间进行滞后调节来测量平均LED电流。 输入电池的输入电阻异常低，防止放电。

公开(公告)号：US07956554B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US11927263

申请日：2007-10-29

Applicant: Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez ,  Bradley M. Lehman ,  Dongsheng Zhou

Inventor： Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez ,  Bradley M. Lehman ,  Dongsheng Zhou

IPC: G05F1/00 ,  G09G3/36

CPC classification number: H05B33/0872 ,  G09G3/3413 ,  G09G3/342 ,  G09G2320/0242 ,  G09G2320/041 ,  G09G2320/064 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2330/06 ,  H05B33/0818 ,  H05B33/086 ,  H05B33/0866

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide a system, apparatus, and method of controlling an intensity and spectrum of light emitted from a solid state lighting system. The solid state lighting has a first emitted spectrum at full intensity and at a selected temperature, with a first electrical biasing for the solid state lighting producing a first wavelength shift, and a second electrical biasing for the solid state lighting producing a second, opposing wavelength shift. Exemplary embodiments provide for receiving information designating a selected intensity level or a selected temperature; and providing a combined first electrical biasing and second electrical biasing to the solid state lighting to generate emitted light having the selected intensity level and having a second emitted spectrum within a predetermined variance of the first emitted spectrum over a predetermined range of temperatures.

Abstract translation: 本发明的示例性实施例提供了一种控制从固态照明系统发射的光的强度和光谱的系统，装置和方法。 固态照明在全强度和选定温度下具有第一发射光谱，第一电偏压用于固态照明产生第一波长偏移，第二电偏压用于固态照明，产生第二相对波长 转移。 示例性实施例提供用于接收指定所选择的强度水平或选定温度的信息; 以及向所述固态照明提供组合的第一电偏置和第二电偏置以产生具有所选强度水平的发射光，并且在预定温度范围内具有在所述第一发射光谱的预定变化范围内的第二发射光谱。

公开(公告)号：US20110115411A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US12940257

申请日：2010-11-05

Applicant: Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez

Inventor： Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B33/0815 ,  Y02B20/347

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus embodiment provides a plurality of operating modes for solid state lighting, such as a flash mode and a constant or background lighting mode for use with devices such as cameras. An exemplary apparatus comprises a memory adapted to store a plurality of average current parameters; and a controller adapted to modulate an energizing cycle time period (“T”) for providing power to the solid state lighting as proportional to the product of the selected average current parameter (“α”) and a reset time period (“TR”) for an inductor current to return to a substantially zero level from a predetermined peak level (T∝α·TR). The average current parameter is predetermined as substantially proportional to a ratio of a peak inductor current level (“IP”) to an average output D.C. current level (“IO”)(α∝IP/IO).

Abstract translation: 示例性装置实施例提供用于固态照明的多种操作模式，诸如闪光模式和用于诸如相机的装置的恒定或背景照明模式。 示例性装置包括适于存储多个平均电流参数的存储器; 以及控制器，其适于调制与所选择的平均当前参数（“α”）和复位时间段（“TR”）的乘积成比例的向固态照明提供电力的通电周期时间段（“T”）， 用于使电感电流从预定的峰值电平（Tαα·TR）返回到基本零电平。 平均电流参数预定为与峰值电感器电流电平（“IP”）与平均输出直流电流（“IO”）（ααIP/ IO）的比率基本成比例。

公开(公告)号：US07888881B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US11494440

申请日：2006-07-27

Applicant: Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez

Inventor： Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B33/0818 ,  H05B33/0815 ,  Y02B20/347

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a system, method and apparatus for regulating current in loads, such as in an array of independent pluralities of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”). An exemplary system comprises a multiplexer adapted to switch current to each independent string of LEDs; a first controller to maintain a substantially constant average current level to the plurality of LEDs; and a second controller to modulate a current amplitude and duration of time division multiplexing for each independent string of LEDs. Another aspect of the system provides for modulating the on time for switching current to maintain a substantially constant average current level and to respond and converge quickly to changing current reference levels.

Abstract translation: 示例性实施例提供了用于调节负载中的电流的系统，方法和装置，例如在独立多个发光二极管（“LED”）的阵列中。 示例性系统包括多路复用器，其适于将电流切换到每个独立的LED串; 第一控制器，用于维持对所述多个LED的基本恒定的平均电流电平; 以及第二控制器，用于调制每个独立的LED串的时分多路复用的电流幅度和持续时间。 该系统的另一方面提供调制开关电流的导通时间，以维持基本上恒定的平均电流电平，并且快速响应并收敛到改变的电流参考电平。

公开(公告)号：US07548438B1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US12146273

申请日：2008-06-25

Applicant: Arthur J. Collmeyer ,  Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Junjie Zheng ,  Paul F. King ,  Dickson T. Wong ,  Harry Rodriguez

Inventor： Arthur J. Collmeyer ,  Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Junjie Zheng ,  Paul F. King ,  Dickson T. Wong ,  Harry Rodriguez

IPC: H02M3/335

CPC classification number: H02M1/4258 ,  H02M1/4225 ,  Y02B70/126

Abstract: A power converter delivers electrical power from an electrical power source to a load according to a plurality of operation modes, where at least one of the operation modes is a peak current switching mode. Under the peak current switching mode, a switch controller controls the switch in the power converter to be kept on until the current through the switch reaches a peak current value corresponding to a given phase of the input voltage signal to the power converter. The peak current values have a reference shape, which may be a trapezoidal. The power converter may have any topology, such as a flyback-type power converter or a boost-type power converter.

公开(公告)号：US20090079360A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US11927263

申请日：2007-10-29

Applicant: Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez ,  Bradley M. Lehman ,  Dongsheng Zhou

Inventor： Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez ,  Bradley M. Lehman ,  Dongsheng Zhou

IPC: H05B41/36 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B33/0872 ,  G09G3/3413 ,  G09G3/342 ,  G09G2320/0242 ,  G09G2320/041 ,  G09G2320/064 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2330/06 ,  H05B33/0818 ,  H05B33/086 ,  H05B33/0866

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide a system, apparatus, and method of controlling an intensity and spectrum of light emitted from a solid state lighting system. The solid state lighting has a first emitted spectrum at full intensity and at a selected temperature, with a first electrical biasing for the solid state lighting producing a first wavelength shift, and a second electrical biasing for the solid state lighting producing a second, opposing wavelength shift. Exemplary embodiments provide for receiving information designating a selected intensity level or a selected temperature; and providing a combined first electrical biasing and second electrical biasing to the solid state lighting to generate emitted light having the selected intensity level and having a second emitted spectrum within a predetermined variance of the first emitted spectrum over a predetermined range of temperatures.

Abstract translation: 本发明的示例性实施例提供了一种控制从固态照明系统发射的光的强度和光谱的系统，装置和方法。 固态照明在全强度和选定温度下具有第一发射光谱，第一电偏压用于固态照明产生第一波长偏移，第二电偏压用于固态照明，产生第二相对波长 转移。 示例性实施例提供用于接收指定所选择的强度水平或选定温度的信息; 以及向所述固态照明提供组合的第一电偏置和第二电偏置以产生具有所选强度水平的发射光，并且在预定温度范围内具有在所述第一发射光谱的预定变化范围内的第二发射光谱。

公开(公告)号：US20090079355A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US11859680

申请日：2007-09-21

Applicant: Dongsheng Zhou ,  Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez ,  Mark Eason ,  Lanh Nguyen

Inventor： Dongsheng Zhou ,  Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez ,  Mark Eason ,  Lanh Nguyen

IPC: H05B41/16 ,  H05B41/36

CPC classification number: H05B33/0818

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system are provided for controlling the solid state lighting, such as LEDs. An exemplary apparatus comprises: a switch for switching electrical current through the LEDs, a current sensor; a first comparator adapted to determine when a switch electrical current has reached a first predetermined threshold; a second comparator adapted to determine when the switch electrical current has reached a predetermined average current level; and a controller. The controller is adapted to turn the switch into an on state and an off state, to determine a first on time period as a duration between either a detection of a second predetermined current threshold or the turning the switch into the on state, and the detection of the predetermined average current level; to determine a second on time period as a duration between the detection of the predetermined average current level and the detection of the first predetermined current threshold; and to determine an on time period of the switch as substantially proportional to a sum of the first on time period and the second on time period. Additional exemplary embodiments utilize a difference between the first and second on time periods to generate an error signal to adjust the on time period of the switch.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于控制诸如LED的固态照明的装置，方法和系统。 示例性装置包括：用于切换通过LED的电流的开关，电流传感器; 第一比较器，适于确定开关电流何时已经达到第一预定阈值; 第二比较器，适于确定开关电流何时已经达到预定的平均电流电平; 和控制器。 控制器适于将开关转到导通状态和断开状态，以将第一接通时间段确定为检测到第二预定电流阈值或将开关转到导通状态之间的持续时间，以及检测 的预定平均电流水平; 确定第二接通时间段作为所述预定平均电流电平的检测与所述第一预定电流阈值的检测之间的持续时间; 并且确定开关的接通时间段基本上与第一接通时间段和第二接通时间段的总和成比例。 另外的示例性实施例利用第一和第二导通时间段之间的差异来产生误差信号以调整开关的接通时间段。

公开(公告)号：US20080116818A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11603689

申请日：2006-11-21

Applicant: Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez

Inventor： Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B33/083 ,  H05B33/0815 ,  H05B33/0818 ,  H05B33/0827 ,  H05B33/0869 ,  Y02B20/347

Abstract: Exemplary apparatus, method and system embodiments provide for separately and independently sourcing current to a series of light emitting diodes of a plurality of series of light-emitting diodes. An exemplary apparatus comprises a power converter which generates a current, a first multiplexer, and a controller. The controller provides for sequential and separate switching of the current through the first multiplexer to each of the series of light-emitting diodes for a corresponding period of time. An average current provided by the power converter is determined as substantially equal to a sum of the corresponding currents through the plurality of series of light-emitting diodes. A total period for switching current to all of the series of light-emitting diodes is also determined. A corresponding time period for switching current to a selected corresponding series of light-emitting diodes is substantially equal to a proportion of the total period determined as a ratio of the corresponding current for the selected corresponding series of light-emitting diodes to the average current provided by the power converter.

Abstract translation: 示例性的装置，方法和系统实施例提供了单独且独立地将电流提供给多系列发光二极管的一系列发光二极管。 示例性装置包括产生电流的电力转换器，第一多路复用器和控制器。 控制器提供在相应的时间段内将通过第一多路复用器的电流顺序地和分开地切换到每个系列的发光二极管。 由功率转换器提供的平均电流被确定为基本上等于通过多个发光二极管串联的相应电流之和。 还确定了对所有系列发光二极管的开关电流的总周期。 用于将电流切换到所选择的相应系列的发光二极管的相应时间段基本上等于作为所选择的相应系列发光二极管的相应电流与所提供的平均电流的比率确定的总周期的比例 由电源转换器。

公开(公告)号：US07276861B1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-02

申请号：US11142859

申请日：2005-05-31

Applicant: Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez

Inventor： Anatoly Shteynberg ,  Harry Rodriguez

IPC: G05F1/00 ,  G05F1/40

CPC classification number: H05B33/0815 ,  G05F1/618 ,  H02M3/157 ,  H02M2001/0009 ,  H05B33/0818 ,  H05B33/0845 ,  H05B33/0854 ,  H05B33/086 ,  H05B33/0869 ,  H05B33/0872 ,  H05B33/0884 ,  H05B33/0887 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  Y02B20/341

Abstract: A system drives one or plurality of LEDs regulating their brightness by controlling LEDs average current or voltage. The system includes a switching power converter and an integrated digital regulator with at least one of electrical, thermal and optical feedbacks. The regulator is constructed as a hysteretic peak current mode controller for continuous mode of operation of the power converter. For discontinuous mode of operation of the power converter a pulse averaging sliding mode control is being used. Average LED current is measured by integrating LED pulse current at off time and hysteretically adjusting on time of the power switch. Input battery is protected from discharging at abnormally low impedance of the output.

Abstract translation: 系统通过控制LED的平均电流或电压驱动一个或多个LED来调节其亮度。 该系统包括开关电源转换器和具有电，热和光反馈中的至少一个的集成数字调节器。 调节器被构造为用于功率转换器的连续运行模式的迟滞峰值电流模式控制器。 对于功率转换器的不连续运行模式，正在使用脉冲平均滑模控制。 通过在关闭时间集成LED脉冲电流并根据电源开关的时间进行滞后调节来测量平均LED电流。 输入电池防止输出异常低阻抗放电。