An optical module includes a carrier, a light emitter disposed on the carrier, a light detector disposed on the carrier, and a housing disposed on the carrier. The housing defines a first opening that exposes the light emitter and a second opening that exposes the light detector. The optical module further includes a first light transmission element disposed on the first opening and a second light transmission element disposed on the second opening. A first opaque layer is disposed on the first light transmission element, the first opaque layer defining a first aperture, and a second opaque layer disposed on the second light transmission element, the second opaque layer defining a second aperture.

Described herein includes embodiments of an illuminating emblem device that is configured to be coupled to a vehicle and/or device. Some implementations of the illuminating emblem device include a light assembly that is configured to provide a uniform (or substantially uniform) distribution of light along a front housing part or front panel of the illuminating emblem. For example, in some implementations, the illuminating emblem device can include a light diffusing filler that diffuses light emitted from the light assembly to assist with uniformly distributing light emitted through the front housing part. Various other embodiments of the illuminating emblem device and associated methods of manufacturing are described.

An optical device is mounted to an electronic circuit having a main face with at least one light source. The optical device is made from a block which includes, for each light source, a corresponding opening that passes through the block. The opening includes a cylindrical part with a threading on an inside surface.

A modular system may include a plurality of magnets that may be provided to self-align a casing with an accessory. Self-alignment of the casing and the accessory may provide a secure connection of the casing with the accessory. At least one detent and at least one locking arm may mate and lock the casing against the accessory in a mounted position. The at least one detent and the at least one locking arm may unlock in an insertion position. Self-alignment may occur when a first set of magnets attracts a second set of magnets in which opposite polarities attract and automatically initiate movement of the casing towards the accessory.

A sequential lighting device of a lamp for a vehicle, may implement sequential lighting with one light source, reducing the cost and simplifying the structure. Furthermore, the sequential lighting is implemented by the rotation of a light guide, forming a slim lamp form, and the smooth lighting feeling is implemented, improving merchantability.

A light device for a vehicle includes an emitting module, a light condensing lens and a light guide. The light guide has a hollow column defining a light incident side and a light output side away from each other, both sides respectively faced to the emitting module and the light condensing lens, and the hollow column in help of the light guide avoiding material degradation phenomena and structure deforming problem and prolonging the life usage compared with other materials such as solid-transparent plastic or silicone.

Disclosed are relay elements exhibiting transverse localization. The relay elements may include a relay element body having one or more structures, where the structures can be coupled in series, in parallel and/or in stacked configurations. The structures may have multiple surfaces such that energy waves propagating therethrough the relay elements may experience spatial magnification or de-magnification.

A light device for a vehicle includes an emitting module, a light condensing lens and a light guide. The light guide has a hollow column defining a light incident side and a light output side away from each other, both sides respectively faced to the emitting module and the light condensing lens, and the hollow column in help of the light guide avoiding material degradation phenomena and structure deforming problem and prolonging the life usage compared with other materials such as solid-transparent plastic or silicone.

A control device, such as a gateway device for a wireless load control system, has a light bar extending around a periphery of an enclosure to provide feedback to a user of the load control system, as well as to provide a pleasing aesthetic effect on the gateway device. The control device may include at least one light-emitting diode mounted to a printed circuit board inside the enclosure, a control circuit mounted to the printed circuit board and operatively coupled to the light-emitting diode for controllably illuminating the light-emitting diode, and a multi-functional mounting structure for mounting the printed circuit board inside the enclosure. The mounting structure may have at least one light-pipe structure for conducting light from the at least one light-emitting diode to the light bar. The mounting structure may have an antenna-mounting structure to which an antenna of the control device may be mounted.

An optically transmissive light directing sheeting and daylight control structures employing the same. The light directing sheeting includes a core light redirecting layer employing TIR surfaces embedded into the sheeting and may further include one or more outer layers having light diffusing surface microstructures. The TIR surfaces intercept and reflect a portion of sunlight propagating through the core layer such that the light directing sheeting partially transmits and partially redirects the sunlight towards a plurality of divergent directions, forming relatively high bend angles.