F21V23/045

Luminaire system facilitating modular enhancement

A light fixture can be electrically connected to a module that can add certain functionality and/or alter the way the light fixture is controlled. A module base includes a module receiver configured to receive one of a plurality of modules. At least the module base is connected to input power. When a first module is coupled to the module base, the combination of the light fixture and module has a first range of functionality dictated at least in part by the functionality of the first module. When the first module is removed and replaced with a second module, the combination of the light fixture and the module has a second range of functionality dictated at least in part by the functionality of the second module.

COLOR SEPARATION LIGHTING DEVICES

In embodiments, a first light engine produces a first light spectrum having a first CCT. A second light engine produces a second light spectrum having a second CCT. The first light spectrum is emitted from a first region of an enclosure; a second light spectrum is emitted from a second region; and a mixture is emitted from a third region that separates the first and second regions. The second CCT is less than the first CCT; a difference between the first and second CCTs is at least 10,000K. The first light spectrum may have a first emission peak in a range of 450 to 480 nm and a second emission peak in a range of 380 to 420 nm. The second light spectrum may have a third emission peak in a range of 480 to 500 nm and a fourth emission peak in the range of 450 to 480 nm.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT OF A PORTABLE SOLAR LIGHTING TOWER
20230075752 · 2023-03-09 ·

A method and apparatus for the energy management of a portable solar lighting tower is disclosed. The portable solar lighting tower may have multiple modes and functions to adjust the power of the light and adapt the demanded energy of the lighting tower to overlap with the supply of solar energy during the days. Such modes and functions may easily be set and modified using a control panel on the portable solar lighting tower or on an external computer, such as a computer tablet. Additionally, an energy management graph may be displayed on the control panel accessed via the computer tablet that further allows a user to determine whether there exists enough solar energy for the desired power output of the portable solar lighting tower.

Lighting apparatus

A lighting apparatus includes a light source plate, a surface rim and a light passing cover. The light source plate is mounted with a light source. The light source plate is placed upon the support plate. The surface rim has an inner wall and an exterior wall. The inner wall has a top part and a bottom part. A bottom diameter of the bottom part is smaller than a top diameter of the top part. The light source is placed closer to the bottom part of the inner wall and surrounded by the bottom part of the inner wall. The light passing cover is attached to the top part of the inner wall. An exterior edge of the exterior wall is attached to a peripheral edge of the support plate.

Light bulb apparatus

A light bulb apparatus includes a bulb shell, an antenna, a driver, a light source plate and a bulb cap. The light source plate has a first layer and a second layer. The LED module is disposed on the first layer. The second layer includes a metal portion. The metal portion carries heat generated by the LED module for heat dissipation. The antenna is disposed upon the first layer. A bulb cap is connected to an external power. The driver is electrically connected to the antenna for receiving a wireless signal. The driver converts the external power to a driving current supplied to the LED module.

Collaborative light show authoring for tessellated geometries
11600045 · 2023-03-07 · ·

Apparatus and associated methods relate to providing an optical display apparatus that can be used to make a light source display variable apparent sizes in response to light intensities emitted by the light source. In an illustrative example, the optical display apparatus may have a first baffle arranged on the top of a light source. The optical display apparatus may also include a second baffle, the first baffle may be nested in the second baffle such that a first intensity of a first beam of light guided within the first baffle is stronger than a second intensity of the second beam of light guided between the first baffle and the second baffle. By adjusting the light intensities, different display regions of a translucent diffuser may be lit, which may provide controllable apparent sizes of a light structure.

LIGHT TRUNKING SYSTEM HAVING DATA TRANSMISSION FUNCTION
20220329286 · 2022-10-13 · ·

The present invention relates to a light trunking system, comprising: at least one trunking rail (6) for fastening components (7 . . . 13) of the light trunking system (1) to the trunking rail (6); electrical lines (L3, L4), which run in the trunking rail (6) and can be contacted by the components (7 . . . 13) in order to supply power to the components (7 . . . 13); a data terminal (D1, D2) for receiving data; and a first adapter (16), which is connected to the electrical lines (L3, L4) and to the data terminal and is designed to transmit data received by the data terminal (D1, D2) to a second adapter (17) via the electrical lines (L3, L4) by means of a modulation method.

ILLUMINATION SYSTEM
20230061051 · 2023-03-02 · ·

The present application relates to an illumination system. The illumination system comprises: a first electric appliance driver, wherein a second electric appliance driver is electrically connected to the first electric appliance driver and is configured to receive power-source power from the first electric appliance driver, to convert the power-source power into driving power, and also to perform signal detection on the power-source power and generate a control signal for controlling an illumination unit and related accessories. The technical solution of the present application facilitates providing of power or control signals to an illumination unit and related accessories.

Lighting, sensing and imaging methods and apparatus for controlled environment agriculture
11627704 · 2023-04-18 · ·

A fluid-cooled LED-based lighting fixture for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) to improve energy efficiency, recycle waste heat, and support the operation of environmental sensors in a controlled agricultural environment. In one example, a lighting fixture frame mechanically supports and houses respective components of the lighting fixture and includes a light spine to mechanically couple the lighting fixture to a support structure. One or more coolant pipes formed from copper and coupled to the lighting fixture frame conduct a fluid coolant through the lighting fixture to remove heat. The lighting fixture comprises one or more LED modules to emit light, one or more onboard sensors and/or cameras, wireless communication functionality, and multiple electrical power and communication ports to facilitate interconnection of the lighting fixture in a variety of controlled agricultural environments. In some examples, the lighting fixture includes a multispectral imaging system to acquire multispectral images of the environment.

System and method for illuminating a moving object within an enclosed space
11628765 · 2023-04-18 · ·

A system for illuminating at least a portion of an object within an enclosed space includes an object configured to be moved within the enclosed space, and a beacon coupled to the object. The beacon is configured to emit a light tracking signal. A light sensor is configured to detect the light tracking signal emitted from the beacon. A lighting control unit in communication with the light sensor is configured to determine a position of the object within the enclosed space based on the light tracking signal as detected by the light sensor. A lighting assembly is in communication with the lighting control unit. The lighting control unit is configured to operate the lighting assembly to emit the illuminating light onto the at least a portion of the object based on the light tracking signal as detected by the light sensor. The system may also be configured to guide a passenger to a seat, and provide way-finding illumination.