公开(公告)号：US09049755B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US13835883

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Coleman Cable, Inc.

Inventor： Shiao-Tsun Ku ,  Chu-Ching Wang

IPC: H01J1/60 ,  H01J7/42 ,  H05B37/04 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0245

Abstract: A user-programmable, motion-activated fixture application having floodlights, a nightlight or wall wash light, and a user-interface having dedicated pushbuttons for time, sensitivity, and timer functionality selection by the user. Two proximity sensors detect the presence of infrared-emitting bodies both in front of and below the sensor housing. An ambient light sensor is employed to determine whether it is presently daytime or nighttime, and to identify transitions between the two. A linear array of display LEDs is shared among the time, sensitivity, and timer switches, showing the current setting selected by the user with as each switch is depressed.

Abstract translation: 具有泛光灯，夜灯或洗墙灯的用户可编程的运动激活夹具应用，以及具有专用按钮的用户界面，用于用户的时间，灵敏度和定时器功能选择。 两个接近传感器检测在传感器外壳前面和下面的红外发射体的存在。 使用环境光传感器来确定它当前是白天还是夜间，并且识别两者之间的转变。 显示LED的线性阵列在时间，灵敏度和定时开关之间共享，显示当每个开关被按下时由用户选择的当前设置。

公开(公告)号：US09006981B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13674784

申请日：2012-11-12

Applicant: Heinz W. Ito ,  Dan Bodocan ,  Shaun P. Montana

Inventor： Heinz W. Ito ,  Dan Bodocan ,  Shaun P. Montana

IPC: H01J1/60 ,  H01J7/42 ,  H05B37/04 ,  H05B37/03 ,  H01J61/32 ,  H01J61/56

CPC classification number: H05B37/03 ,  H01J61/327 ,  H01J61/56

Abstract: End-of-life indicators for lamps, and methods for indicating the end-of-life for lamps, are provided. A solid state light source end-of-life indicator is located on the exterior of a housing of a lamp, and includes at least one light emitting diode. The solid state light source end-of-life indicator emits light at the end of the life of the lamp. The solid state light source end-of-life indicator may emit light upon receiving an end-of-life signal from an end-of-life detection circuit, which detects when the lamp is at an end of its life.

Abstract translation: 提供灯的寿命终止指示灯以及指示灯寿命终止的方法。 固态光源寿命终止指示器位于灯壳体的外部，并且包括至少一个发光二极管。 固态光源寿命终止指示灯在灯泡使用寿命结束时发光。 当从寿命终止检测电路接收到寿命终止信号时，固态光源寿命终止指示器可以发光，该寿命检测电路检测灯的寿命何时结束。

公开(公告)号：US08909382B1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US13293281

申请日：2011-11-10

Applicant: Kaveh Malakuti

Inventor： Kaveh Malakuti

IPC: G05D3/12 ,  G05D5/00 ,  G05D9/00 ,  G05D11/00 ,  G05D17/00 ,  H01J1/60 ,  H01J7/42 ,  H05B37/04 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B39/04 ,  H05B41/36 ,  G08B13/00 ,  G08B23/00 ,  G01S13/00

CPC classification number: H05B37/0227 ,  G01S13/00 ,  Y02B20/44

Abstract: An occupancy detection system includes a motion detector, one or more sound detectors and a lighting controller configured to turn on and off one or more lighting devices in a defined area based on detected occupancy states. Lighting control circuitry determines occupancy states based on motion detector output signals and sound detector output signals, and further controls associated lighting devices to be turned ON or OFF in accordance with determined occupancy states and an automatically adaptable timeout period. The timeout period is automatically adjusted in accordance with newly recorded time stamps for lighting status changes, based on a second order occupancy distribution analysis such as a Gaussian probability distribution function, with an occupancy curve adjusted for each newly recorded set of time stamps and the timeout period being adjusted according to the mean and variance of the occupancy curve.

Abstract translation: 占用检测系统包括运动检测器，一个或多个声音检测器和照明控制器，该照明控制器被配置为基于检测到的占有状态来打开和关闭限定区域中的一个或多个照明设备。 照明控制电路基于运动检测器输出信号和声音检测器输出信号来确定占用状态，并且根据确定的占用状态和自动适应的超时周期进一步控制关联的照明设备被接通或关闭。 根据用于照明状态变化的新记录的时间戳，基于高斯概率分布函数的二阶占用分布分析，对每个新记录的时间戳集合调整占用曲线和超时时间，自动调整超时时间 期间根据占用曲线的平均值和方差进行调整。

公开(公告)号：US08421360B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US13071762

申请日：2011-03-25

Applicant: Masanori Mishima ,  Hiroshi Kido ,  Shohei Yamamoto ,  Masanao Okawa ,  Hirofumi Konishi ,  Katunobu Hamamoto

Inventor： Masanori Mishima ,  Hiroshi Kido ,  Shohei Yamamoto ,  Masanao Okawa ,  Hirofumi Konishi ,  Katunobu Hamamoto

IPC: H01J7/42

CPC classification number: H05B33/0848 ,  H05B33/08 ,  H05B33/0896 ,  Y02B20/32

Abstract: An illumination load determination device includes an illumination load; a voltage applying unit for applying a voltage to the illumination load; a connection unit for connecting the illumination load and the voltage applying unit; a detection unit for detecting at least one of a current flowing through the illumination load and a voltage across the illumination load when the voltage is applied to the illumination load from the voltage applying unit via the connection unit; and a determination unit for determining a type of the illumination load based on an output from the detection unit. The determination unit has a comparator for comparing a detection value detected by the detection unit to a predetermined threshold, and determines that the illumination load has a capacitance based on an output of the comparator. The voltage applying unit lights on the determined illumination load with a rated driving voltage.

Abstract translation: 照明负载确定装置包括照明负载; 电压施加单元，用于向照明负载施加电压; 用于连接照明负载和电压施加单元的连接单元; 检测单元，用于当电压经由连接单元从电压施加单元施加到照明负载时，检测流过照明负载的电流和照明负载两端的电压中的至少一个; 以及确定单元，用于基于来自检测单元的输出来确定照明负载的类型。 确定单元具有用于将由检测单元检测的检测值与预定阈值进行比较的比较器，并且基于比较器的输出确定照明负载具有电容。 电压施加单元以额定驱动电压对确定的照明负载点亮。

公开(公告)号：US08310161B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US12870066

申请日：2010-08-27

Applicant: Heinz W. Ito ,  Dan Bodocan ,  Shaun P. Montana

Inventor： Heinz W. Ito ,  Dan Bodocan ,  Shaun P. Montana

IPC: H01J1/60 ,  H01J7/42 ,  H05B37/04

CPC classification number: H05B37/03 ,  H01J61/327 ,  H01J61/56

Abstract: End-of-life indicators for lamps, and methods for indicating the end-of-life for lamps, are provided. A solid state light source end-of-life indicator is located on the exterior of a housing of a lamp, and includes at least one light emitting diode. The solid state light source end-of-life indicator emits light at the end of the life of the lamp. The solid state light source end-of-life indicator may emit light upon receiving an end-of-life signal from an end-of-life detection circuit, which detects when the lamp is at an end of its life.

Abstract translation: 提供灯的寿命终止指示灯以及指示灯寿命终止的方法。 固态光源寿命终止指示器位于灯壳体的外部，并且包括至少一个发光二极管。 固态光源寿命终止指示灯在灯泡使用寿命结束时发光。 当从寿命终止检测电路接收到寿命终止的信号时，固态光源寿命终止指示器可以发光，该寿命检测电路检测灯的寿命何时结束。

公开(公告)号：US08264155B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-11

申请号：US12910022

申请日：2010-10-22

Applicant: Gerald H. Negley ,  Antony P. van de Ven

Inventor： Gerald H. Negley ,  Antony P. van de Ven

IPC: H01J7/42

CPC classification number: H05B33/0884 ,  H05B33/089

Abstract: A solid state lighting apparatus includes a plurality of light emitting diodes, a sensor configured to output a sensor signal indicative of at least one operating condition of the solid state lighting apparatus, and a control circuit coupled to the sensor. The control circuit is configured to temporarily interrupt electrical current to ones of the plurality of light emitting diodes at respective intervals responsive to the sensor signal indicating that the operating condition does not meet a desired operating threshold to provide a visible indicator thereof in light emitted by the apparatus. Related devices and methods of operation are also discussed.

Abstract translation: 固态照明装置包括多个发光二极管，被配置为输出表示固态照明装置的至少一个工作状态的传感器信号的传感器，以及耦合到该传感器的控制电路。 所述控制电路被配置为响应于所述传感器信号以相应的间隔临时中断电流，所述传感器信号指示所述操作条件不满足期望的操作阈值，以在由所述操作条件发出的光中提供其可见指示 仪器。 还讨论了相关设备和操作方法。

公开(公告)号：US08253338B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12864420

申请日：2009-01-23

Applicant: Richard d. Ashoff ,  James R. Zarian

Inventor： Richard d. Ashoff ,  James R. Zarian

IPC: H01J7/42 ,  H05B37/00

CPC classification number: G08B17/00 ,  G08B7/062 ,  G08B7/066 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0245

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing guidance and entertainment to people within a structure, through sequentially activated illuminating devices. In some embodiments, the illuminating devices receive instructions to illuminate the perimeter of a structure in a sequence that indicates the exit of the structure. In other embodiments, the illuminating devices receive instructions to illuminate a surface of a structure, such as a wall of a corridor, to track the movement of at least one object or person walking or otherwise moving in the structure. The instructions to the illuminating devices are sent from sensing and detecting devices or alternatively, from a command and control center, in response to changes detected in the environment of the structure.

Abstract translation: 通过依次启动的照明装置，为结构内的人们提供指导和娱乐的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，照明装置接收以指示结构的出口的顺序照亮结构的周边的指令。 在其他实施例中，照明装置接收照亮诸如走廊壁的结构的表面的指令，以跟踪在结构中行走或以其他方式移动的至少一个物体或人的运动。 照明装置的指令从感测和检测装置发送，或者可选地，响应于在结构的环境中检测到的变化，从命令和控制中心发送。

公开(公告)号：US07952291B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US11686709

申请日：2007-03-15

Applicant: George C. Wei ,  Peter Niedermeier

Inventor： George C. Wei ,  Peter Niedermeier

IPC: H01J7/42

CPC classification number: G01K3/04 ,  G01K2207/00 ,  H01J61/02

Abstract: A discharge lamp having a visual-change timer is described. The visual-change timer is comprised of a ceramic material that provides an indication of the cumulative operating time of the lamp. The visual-change timer is expected be a help to consumers in avoiding unnecessary, premature, and costly lamp replacement and a help to lamp manufacturers in verifying the validity of warranty claims for replacement lamps.

Abstract translation: 描述具有视觉转换定时器的放电灯。 视觉改变定时器由陶瓷材料组成，其提供灯的累积操作时间的指示。 视觉改变计时器预计将有助于消费者避免不必要的，过早的和昂贵的灯更换，并帮助灯具制造商验证更换灯具的保修索赔的有效性。

公开(公告)号：US20090236993A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12405368

申请日：2009-03-17

Applicant: Kenya Ishii

Inventor： Kenya Ishii

IPC: H01J7/42

CPC classification number: G09G3/006 ,  G02F2203/69 ,  G09G3/3648 ,  G09G2310/0297

Abstract: An inspection circuit for inspecting an electro-optic device that includes a data line, a scanning line, a pixel portion, a driving circuit, and a first terminal portion through which a first power supply voltage is supplied to the driving circuit. The inspection circuit includes an inspection line electrically connected to an inspection unit inspecting the pixel portion, a connection circuit electrically connecting the inspection line to the data line, and a supply circuit supplying a control signal for controlling conduction between the data line and the inspection line to the connection circuit. The supply circuit is driven using a second power supply voltage supplied through a second terminal portion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检查包括数据线，扫描线，像素部分，驱动电路和第一端子部分的电光装置的检查电路，第一电源电压通过该电路提供给驱动电路。 检查电路包括电连接到检查单元检查像素部分的检查线，将检查线电连接到数据线的连接电路以及供应控制信号的电源电路，用于控制数据线与检查线之间的导通 到连接电路。 使用通过第二端子部分提供的第二电源电压驱动电源电路。

公开(公告)号：US20090164174A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US12341458

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: James Bears ,  Michael Sonnenfeldt

Inventor： James Bears ,  Michael Sonnenfeldt

IPC: G01D1/18 ,  H01J7/42 ,  G06F1/28

CPC classification number: G01D4/00 ,  G01R31/44 ,  H02J7/35 ,  Y02B70/346 ,  Y02B90/244 ,  Y02B90/245 ,  Y02B90/248 ,  Y04S20/327 ,  Y04S20/40 ,  Y04S20/52 ,  Y04S20/525

Abstract: A method of operating an electrical appliance includes coupling a solar collector to the electrical appliance such that the solar collector may provide electrical power to the appliance. A global positioning system receiver is used to determine a location of the solar collector. A level of power that may be sourced by the solar collector is calculated wherein the calculation is dependent upon the location of the solar collector as determined by the global positioning system receiver. The appliance is configured to draw a level of power corresponding to the calculated level of power that may be sourced by the solar collector.

Abstract translation: 操作电器的方法包括将太阳能收集器耦合到电器，使得太阳能收集器可以向器具提供电力。 全球定位系统接收机用于确定太阳能收集器的位置。 计算可能由太阳能收集器产生的功率水平，其中计算取决于由全球定位系统接收器确定的太阳能收集器的位置。 该设备被配置为绘制与由太阳能收集器可能获得的计算的功率水平相对应的功率水平。