METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING LIGHTING VIA A GRID SYSTEM OF A SUSPENDED CEILING
    2.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING LIGHTING VIA A GRID SYSTEM OF A SUSPENDED CEILING 失效
    用于通过悬挂式天花板的网格系统提供照明的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120044670A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-23

    申请号:US13289609

    申请日:2011-11-04

    IPC分类号: F21S8/04

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for providing sources of light, or mechanical and/or electrical connections for light sources, via a grid system of a suspended ceiling. All or a portion of a grid system for a suspended ceiling may be configured to support the generation of light. Lighting units may be coupled to various portions of the grid system in a removable and modular fashion, so as to be completely or substantially recessed above the ceiling surface, or as pendant components hanging below the ceiling surface. Lighting interface components of the grid system also may be configured to facilitate significant thermal dissipation from lighting units. In one exemplary implementation, one or more LED-based lighting units may be coupled to one or more lighting interface components of the grid system so as to provide controllable multi-color and/or essentially white light.

    摘要翻译: 通过悬吊天花板的网格系统提供光源或光源的机械和/或电连接的方法和装置。 用于悬吊天花板的网格系统的全部或一部分可以被配置为支持产生光。 照明单元可以以可移动和模块化的方式联接到网格系统的各个部分,以便完全或基本上凹进在天花板表面上方,或者作为悬挂在天花板表面下方的垂饰部件。 电网系统的照明接口部件也可以被配置为促进照明单元的显着散热。 在一个示例性实施例中,一个或多个基于LED的照明单元可以耦合到网格系统的一个或多个照明接口部件,以便提供可控制的多色和/或基本上白色的光。

    Systems and methods for authoring lighting sequences
    3.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for authoring lighting sequences 有权
    制作照明序列的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07809448B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-05

    申请号:US11561031

    申请日:2006-11-17

    CPC分类号: H05B37/029 Y10S715/97

    摘要: The systems and methods descried 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.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述的系统和方法部分地涉及使用软件接口来创建和设计照明序列的直观方法,例如用于戏剧,娱乐或广告目的。 另外,照明序列可以与附加设备的控制协调。 这里还描述了一种能够执行用于点亮序列的程序并且基于外部信号修改程序的输出和/或执行的控制器。 这样,最终输出可以响应于外部刺激,甚至是交互式的。

    Configurations and methods for embedding electronics or light emitters in manufactured materials
    5.
    发明授权
    Configurations and methods for embedding electronics or light emitters in manufactured materials 有权
    将电子产品或发光体嵌入制造材料中的配置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07543956B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-09

    申请号:US11364304

    申请日:2006-02-28

    IPC分类号: F21S19/00 F21S2/00

    摘要: Methods and means for embedding electronic components, such as LED-based light sources and associated control circuitry, into molded or continuously cast surface materials (e.g., material manufactured under the trademark CORIAN®). During the manufacture of the surface material, the components can be held in position using a scaffold or frame constructed of a sacrificial material, the same material as the finished surface material and/or another material used in the manufacture of the finished product. The embedded components can include control circuitry, e.g., printed circuit boards, for separately controlling each component, power conductors and data busses. Conductors and/or busses can be in the form of conductive rails, wire mesh or sheets. Access to the conductors in the finished product can be made by a number of methods, including but not limited to sanding, grinding, drilling into, screwing into, and/or inserting pins into the finished material.

    摘要翻译: 将诸如基于LED的光源和相关控制电路的电子部件嵌入到模制或连续铸造的表面材料(例如,以商标CORIAN制造的材料)中的方法和装置。 在制造表面材料期间,可以使用由牺牲材料构成的支架或框架,与成品表面材料相同的材料和/或用于制造成品的另一种材料来将部件保持就位。 嵌入式组件可以包括用于单独控制每个组件,电力导体和数据总线的控制电路,例如印刷电路板。 导体和/或母线可以是导电轨,丝网或片的形式。 通过多种方法可以访问成品中的导体,包括但不限于打磨,研磨,钻入,拧入和/或将销插入成品材料中。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING IMAGES ON A MOVING DISPLAY UNIT
    6.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING IMAGES ON A MOVING DISPLAY UNIT 审中-公开
    用于在移动显示单元上显示图像的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080136796A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-12

    申请号:US11943029

    申请日:2007-11-20

    申请人: Kevin J. Dowling

    发明人: Kevin J. Dowling

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for maintaining displayed imagery stationary relative to the physical surroundings when the imagery is displayed on a display device which moves (e.g., translates and/or rotates) relative to the physical surroundings. To maintain an image's position relative to the physical surroundings, the position of the display device may be directly measured or otherwise tracked, and the position of the imagery as displayed on the display device adjusted accordingly.

    摘要翻译: 当图像显示在相对于物理环境移动(例如,平移和/或旋转)的显示装置上时,用于维持相对于物理环境静止的显示图像的方法和装置。 为了保持图像相对于物理环境的位置,可以直接测量或以其他方式跟踪显示装置的位置,并且相应地调整显示装置上显示的图像的位置。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A LUMINOUS WRITING SURFACE
    7.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A LUMINOUS WRITING SURFACE 有权
    用于提供荧光写字表面的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070258231A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-08

    申请号:US11741986

    申请日:2007-04-30

    IPC分类号: H04B1/20

    CPC分类号: B43L1/004 H04M1/0283

    摘要: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for providing a luminous writing surface, whose color, color temperature, and/or brightness are controlled to achieve a desired contrast between the writing surface and markings removably made thereon. For example, LED-based light sources and/or LED-based controllable lighting units can be employed to back-light or edge-light a transparent or translucent material thereby providing the luminous writing surface.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了用于提供发光书写表面的方法和装置,其颜色,色温和/或亮度被控制以在书写表面和可移除地制成的标记之间达到期望的对比度。 例如,可以使用基于LED的光源和/或基于LED的可控照明单元来对透明或半透明材料进行背光或边缘光照射,从而提供发光书写表面。

    Light emitting diode based products
    8.
    发明授权
    Light emitting diode based products 有权
    基于发光二极管的产品

    公开(公告)号:US07161313B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-09

    申请号:US11106381

    申请日:2005-04-14

    IPC分类号: H05B37/00

    摘要: Various exemplary implementations of light emitting diode (LED) based illumination products and methods are disclosed including, but not limited to, glow sticks, key chains, toys, balls, various game accessories, light bulbs, night lights, wall lights, wall switches, wall sockets, wall panels, modular lights, flexible lights, automotive lights, wearable accessories, light ropes, decorative lights such as icicles and icicle strings, light tubes, insect control lights and methods, and lighted air fresheners/scent dispensers. Any of the foregoing devices may be equipped with various types of user interfaces (both “local” and “remote”) to control light generated from the device. Additionally, devices may be controlled via light control information or programs stored in device memory and/or transmitted or downloaded to the devices (e.g., devices may be controlled individually or collectively in groups via a network, glow sticks or other products may be downloaded with programming information that is stored in memory, etc.). Devices also may include sensors so that the generated light may change in response to various operating and/or environmental conditions or a user input. Various optical processing devices which may be used with any of the devices (e.g., reflectors, diffusers, etc.) also are disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了基于发光二极管(LED)的照明产品和方法的各种示例性实施方式,包括但不限于发光棒,钥匙链,玩具,球,各种游戏配件,灯泡,夜灯,壁灯,墙壁开关, 墙壁插座,墙板,模块灯,柔性灯,汽车灯,可穿戴配件,轻型绳索,装饰灯如冰柱和冰柱,灯管,昆虫控制灯和方法,以及照明空气清新剂/气味分配器。 上述装置中的任一个可以配备有各种类型的用户界面(“本地”和“远程”两者))来控制从装置产生的光。 另外,设备可以通过光控制信息或存储在设备存储器中的程序来控制和/或被传输或下载到设备中(例如,可以通过网络单独或集体地对组件进行控制,发光棒或其他产品可以与 存储在存储器中的编程信息等)。 设备还可以包括传感器,使得所产生的光可以响应于各种操作和/或环境条件或用户输入而改变。 还可以公开可以与任何设备(例如反射器,扩散器等)一起使用的各种光学处理设备。

    Systems and methods for providing illumination in machine vision systems
    9.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for providing illumination in machine vision systems 有权
    在机器视觉系统中提供照明的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07042172B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-09

    申请号:US10664415

    申请日:2003-09-17

    IPC分类号: G05F1/00

    CPC分类号: G01N21/8806

    摘要: A lighting system associated with a machine vision system. The machine vision system may direct lighting control commands to the lighting system to change the illumination conditions provided to an object. A vision system may also be provided and associated with the machine vision system such that the vision system views and captures an image(s) of the object when lit by the lighting system. The machine vision system may direct the lighting system to change the illumination conditions and then capture the image.

    摘要翻译: 与机器视觉系统相关联的照明系统。 机器视觉系统可以将照明控制命令引导到照明系统以改变提供给对象的照明条件。 还可以提供视觉系统并与机器视觉系统相关联,使得视觉系统在被照明系统照亮时观察并捕获对象的图像。 机器视觉系统可以引导照明系统改变照明条件,然后捕获图像。

    Methods and apparatus for providing power to lighting devices
    10.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for providing power to lighting devices 有权
    为照明装置提供电力的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07038399B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-02

    申请号:US10435687

    申请日:2003-05-09

    IPC分类号: G05F1/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for providing power to devices via an A.C. power source, and for facilitating the use of LED-based light sources on A.C. power circuits that provide signals other than standard line voltages. In one example, LED-based light sources may be coupled to A.C. power circuits that are controlled by conventional dimmers (i.e, “A.C. dimmer circuits”). Hence, LED-based light sources may be conveniently substituted for other light sources (e.g., incandescent lights) in lighting environments employing conventional A.C. dimming devices and/or other control signals present on the A.C. power circuit. In yet other aspects, one or more parameters relating to the light generated by LED-based light sources (e.g., intensity, color, color temperature, temporal characteristics, etc.) may be conveniently controlled via operation of a conventional A.C. dimmer and/or other signals present on the A.C. power circuit.

    摘要翻译: 用于通过交流电源向装置提供电力的方法和装置,以及便于在提供除了标准线路电压之外的信号的交流电源电路上使用基于LED的光源。 在一个示例中,基于LED的光源可以耦合到由常规调光器(即,“A.C. dimmer电路”)控制的交流电源电路。 因此,在采用常规交流调光装置和/或交流电源电路上存在的其它控制信号的照明环境中,基于LED的光源可以方便地代替其它光源(例如白炽灯)。 在其他方面,可以通过常规AC调光器和/或其它方式的操作来方便地控制与基于LED的光源产生的光(例如强度,颜色,色温,时间特性等)有关的一个或多个参数 交流电源电路上存在其他信号。