Control systems for disinfecting light systems and methods of regulating operations of disinfecting light systems are disclosed. The control system may include a controller operably coupled to a disinfecting light fixture illuminating a space. The controller may regulate an operation of the disinfecting light fixture by adjusting an amount of disinfecting energy provided to the space by the disinfecting light fixture and/or adjusting an amount of illuminating light provided to the space by the disinfecting light fixture. The amount of disinfecting energy may be adjusted based on data relating to the space including disinfecting energy provided to the space, a bacterial load of the space, and/or environmental characteristic(s) of the space. Additionally, the amount of illuminating light may be adjusted based on data relating to the space including environmental characteristic(s) of the space, and/or a predetermined operational schedule for the space.

A chip sanitizing device comprises an area that is substantially enclosed and includes a sanitizing unit comprising a germicidal bulb and a power source. One or more chips is placed within the device and after the germicidal bulb is activated the one or more chips is sanitized. In another embodiment of the invention a chip rack is modified to include a sanitizing unit comprising a germicidal bulb, a power source and a fan stored in a housing attached to the chip rack. The slots are modified to contain openings to allow ultraviolet light to reach the chips sitting atop the rack. The ultraviolet light may sterilize microorganisms such as germs and bacterium found on chips. A fan is used to provide circulation and may increase the likelihood of germs and bacteria coming into contact with the ultraviolet light. In a further embodiment of the invention a lid is provided that substantially covers the chip rack and stores the sanitizing unit. In a further embodiment, the inner surfaces of a lid or housing may be covered with reflective material to increase the likelihood that the ultraviolet light comes into contact with germs or bacteria.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a disinfecting/cleaning box for disinfecting and cleaning a virtual reality (VR) visor. The disinfecting/cleaning box may include a box body having an inner volume sufficient to accommodate the visor; a lid attached to the box body; a plurality of vents extending through walls of the box body; an air jet nozzle extending from at least one of the walls towards an interior of the box body; a pressurized air tube attached to the air jet nozzle, the pressurized air tube configured to provide pressurized air to be dispersed through the air jet nozzle toward the interior of the box body; and at least one ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diode (LED) attached to an inner surface of the wall, the UV LED configured to emit UV light toward the interior of the box body.

The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base.

A chip sanitizing device comprises an area that is substantially enclosed and includes a sanitizing unit comprising a germicidal bulb and a power source. One or more chips is placed within the device and after the germicidal bulb is activated the one or more chips is sanitized. In another embodiment of the invention a chip rack is modified to include a sanitizing unit comprising a germicidal bulb, a power source and a fan stored in a housing attached to the chip rack. The slots are modified to contain openings to allow ultraviolet light to reach the chips sitting atop the rack. The ultraviolet light may sterilize microorganisms such as germs and bacterium found on chips. A fan is used to provide circulation and may increase the likelihood of germs and bacteria coming into contact with the ultraviolet light. In a further embodiment of the invention a lid is provided that substantially covers the chip rack and stores the sanitizing unit. In a further embodiment, the inner surfaces of a lid or housing may be covered with reflective material to increase the likelihood that the ultraviolet light comes into contact with germs or bacteria.

The invention provides a light generating system (1000) configured to generate system light (1001), wherein the light generating system (1000) comprises a first light generating device (110), wherein: (A) the first light generating device (110) comprises a first light source (10) and a first luminescent converter (210); (B) the first light source (10) comprises a solid state light source, wherein the first light source (10) is configured to generate first light source light (11) having a first light source centroid wavelength (.sub.S, 1) selected from the range of 380-420 nm; (C) the first luminescent converter (210) is configured to convert at least part of the first light source light (11) into first converter light (211) having a first converter centroid wavelength (.sub.c, 1) selected from the green-yellow wavelength range; (D) the first light generating device (110) is configured to generate first device light (111) having a spectral power distribution in the wavelength range of 380-780 nm with at least 60% of the spectral power provided by the first light source light (11) and at maximum 40% of the spectral power provided by the first converter light (211).

An ultraviolet irradiation apparatus includes: a first substrate; a second substrate; electrodes disposed directly or indirectly on the first substrate; a dielectric layer covering the electrodes; a sealant joining together the first and second substrates; a light-emitting layer that is disposed directly or indirectly on the dielectric layer and/or a surface of the second substrate; and a reaction vessel disposed directly or indirectly on a surface of the second substrate. The reaction vessel includes a tubular structure, an inlet channel and an outlet channel. The tubular structure has a ratio ha/hc of 5 to 10, where ha is a diameter of a circle inscribed in an inner bottom surface of the tubular structure, and hc is an inner height of the tubular structure.

Radiant energy control systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided. An example light emitting device may comprise a sensor operable to detect whether a space is occupied, and a controller in communication with the sensor and operable to cause output, via a first light emitter white light comprising a wavelength range of 380 to 420 nm, and cause output, via a second light emitter a non-white light comprising a wavelength range of 380 to 420 nm.

The invention provides a light generating system (1000) configured to generate system light (1001), wherein the light generating system (1000) comprises a first light generating device (110), wherein: (A) the first light generating device (110) comprises a first light source (10) and a first luminescent converter (210); (B) the first light source (10) comprises a solid state light source, wherein the first light source (10) is configured to generate first light source light (11) having a first light source centroid wavelength (.sub.s,1) selected from the range of 380-420 inn; (C) the first luminescent converter (210) is configured to convert at least part of the first light source light (11) into first converter light (211) having a first converter centroid wavelength (.sub.c, 1) selected from the green-yellow wavelength range; (D) the first light generating device (110) is configured to generate first device light (111) having a spectral power distribution in the wavelength range of 380-780 nm with at least 60% of the spectral power provided by the first light source light (11) and at maximum 40% of the spectral power provided by the first converter light (211).

Radiant energy control systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided. An example disinfecting LED lighting system nay include at least one light fixture disposed in or on a ceiling in an environment and configured to output a first light and a second light in which the first light and the second light are emitted from independent sources and operate independently, at least one sensor in communication with the at least one light fixture and configured to detect a characteristic of the environment, and a controller in communication with the at least one sensor and the at least one light fixture and configured to cause an event; wherein the event comprises an adjustment of the first light and/or an adjustment of the second light.