Abstract:
The invention describes a low-power load arrangement (1) comprising a low-power load (3); a driver (2) for the low-power load (3); connectors (300) for connecting to an electronic transformer (2) realised for converting a mains power supply (4) to a power supply for a normal-power load (5); and a reverse current generating means (L P , SB) realised to provide a reverse current (I rev_LP , I rev_SB ) to sustain self-oscillation during operation of the electronic transformer (2), wherein the direction of current flow of the reverse current (I rev_LP , I rev_SB ) is opposite in direction to the output current of the electronic transformer (2). The invention further describes a lighting arrangement (1) comprising an electronic transformer (2) realised for converting a mains power supply (4) to a power supply for a normal-power load; a low-power load (3) connected to the electronic transformer (2), which low-power load (3) comprises a low-power light source (30); and wherein the lighting arrangement (1) comprises a reverse current generating means (L P , SB) realised to provide a reverse current (I rev_LP , I rev_SB ) to sustain transformer self-oscillation when the transformer (2) drives the low-power load (3), wherein the direction of current flow of the reverse current (I rev_LP , I rev_SB ) is opposite in direction to the output current of the electronic transformer (2). The invention also describes a method of driving a low-power load (3) with an electronic transformer (2) realised for driving a normal-power load (5).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a driver device (10) for driving a load (12, 14, 16), in particular an LED assembly having two or more LEDs. The driver device comprises input terminals (22, 24) for receiving a variable input voltage (V) from an external power supply (26) for powering the load. The driver device further comprises a plurality of load assemblies (12, 14, 16) connected in series to each other, and a plurality of current paths (28, 30, 32) each connected to one of the load assemblies for electrically connecting the respective load assembly to one of the input terminals, wherein each of the current paths includes a current control device (34, 36, 38), the current control devices being configured to connect subsequently one-by-one a defined number load assemblies electrically in series to the input terminals dependent on an absolute value of the input voltage. A control unit (40) is connected to the current control devices for controlling an electrical current (I1, I2, I3) in the respective current path, and configured to control a load current drawn from the external power supply inversely proportional to the number of load assemblies connected in series to the input terminals, the control unit comprising a plurality of control devices (48, 50, 52) each associated to one of the current control devices for controlling the current control devices and comprising a plurality of current detection devices (54-62) for detecting the current in each of the plurality of current paths, wherein each of the control devices is configured to control the current control devices on the basis of at least one current measured by one of the current detection devices in one current path, and wherein at least one of the control devices associated to one current path is configured to control the respective current control device also on the basis of a current measured in another current path.
Abstract:
A system comprises a power generator for generating electrical power and a switched capacitor converter for down-converting the output voltage of the power generator. The switched capacitor converter comprises a bank of capacitors and a switch arrangement. A controller is used for controlling the switches, based on a feedback signal from the power generator. This provides automatic control of the switched capacitor converter, thereby simplifying the overall control circuitry and improving efficiency.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a flying device (701) arranged to fly in a space and to present an image in that space, a system comprising multiple flying devices (701) for presenting an image in a space and a method for presenting an image in a space using a flying device (701), wherein the flying device (701) is arranged to fly in the space under control of a control signal, the flying device (701) comprising one or more light units (731) arranged to emit multiple light beams (711, 712, 713) a communication unit arranged to receive the control signal and a processing unit arranged to control, based on the received control signal a position of the flying device and a light output of each of the multiple beams (711, 712, 713).
Abstract:
The invention describes a dynamic control circuit (1) realized for connection in series with an LED arrangement (2), characterized by a first switching element (Q1) realized to provide a path for the LED current (I LED ), and a monitoring arrangement (M) realized to control the first switching element (Q1) according to the level of the LED current (I LED ) SO that the dynamic control circuit (1) presents a series impedance (Z dyn ), which series impedance (Z dyn ) gradually increases in response to a decreasing LED current (I LED ) through the LED arrangement (2). The invention also describes a dimmable lighting arrangement (10) comprising an LED arrangement (2); a driver (3) realized to provide an input voltage (V in ) and an input current (I LED ) to the LED arrangement (2); and such a dynamic control circuit (1) connected in series with the LED arrangement (2). The invention further describes retrofit LED light-bulb (100); and a method of driving an LED arrangement.
Abstract:
A lighting circuit comprises a first circuit (1) with an element (31) with a diode function coupled serially to a parallel combination of a capacitor (41) and a serial combination of a first LED (21) and a first switch (11) and comprises a second circuit (2) with a second switch (12). The circuits (1, 2) are parallel circuits. The lighting circuit produces light in response to a supply current from a current source (6). The second switch (12), when conducting, lets the supply current pass and prevents it from flowing through the element (31), and, when non-conducting, blocks the supply current and it flows through the element (31). The first switch (11), when non-conducting, prevents the first LED (21) from producing some of the light, and, when conducting, allows the first LED (21) to produce some of the light. Power for the first LED (21) is delivered via the supply current when flowing through the element (31) or via a capacitor current supplied by the capacitor (41).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a driver device (50) for driving a load (12), in particular an LED unit (12) having one or more LEDs (54), comprising input terminals (28, 29) for receiving an input voltage (V12) from an external power source (16) for powering the load (12), and a connection unit (66) for connecting the input terminals (28, 29) to each other and for providing a current path (74, 76) for a bleeding current (12), wherein the connection unit (66) comprises a first current path (74) for connecting the input terminals (28, 29) in a first current direction and a second current path (76) for connecting the input terminals (28, 29) in a second current direction opposite to the first current direction, wherein the connection unit (66) comprises a first current control unit (72) for controlling the bleeding current (12) in the connection unit (66), and wherein the first and the second current path (74, 76) each comprises a second current control unit (80, 82) for controlling the bleeding current (12) in the respective current path (74, 76).
Abstract:
The invention provides a device for generating electrical currents of a particular desired waveform through the combining of a plurality of different frequency output currents generated by plurality of power generating arrangements. The power generating arrangements each comprise at least first and second sets of generating elements, configured to hold a relative charge and to be moveable with respect to one another in order to generate an electrical output current of a particular frequency.
Abstract:
The invention provides a device(and method) for generating electrical power, comprising an electrical power generator configured to generate an electrical output current using charge induction. A load capacitor is used for storing charge in response to the rectified electrical output current, wherein the load capacitor has a capacitance which increases with voltage. This means the voltage stored on the load capacitor becomes flatter as it is charged and discharged; in a relatively discharged state, the capacitance is reduced giving a relatively larger voltage based on the stored charge, and in a relatively charged state, the capacitance is increased giving a relatively smaller voltage based on the stored charge. This improves initial energy transfer from the generator towards the storage element (non-linear capacitor) and makes the output voltage more flat and easier for practical use.
Abstract:
Drivers (2) comprise converters (21) for converting input signals from dimmers (1) into output signals destined for light emitting diode circuits (3) and controllers (22) for detecting dimming levels of the input signals and for bringing the drivers (2) from first, normal dimming modes into second, eco dimming modes in response to detection results defining the dimming levels being equal to / smaller than threshold levels. In the first / second dimming modes, the first input signals are converted into first /second output signals according to first / second curves (I, II). The second curves (II) define higher light outputs than the first curves (I) for most of the dimming levels. Dimmers (1) comprise indicators (11, 2, 13) for indicating to users the dimming levels of the input signals being equal to / smaller than the threshold levels. The indicators (11, 12, 13) may comprise light emitting diode 10 apparatuses (11), mechanical clicks when turning knobs (12) and markers or markings (13) on the dimmer.