A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a light source configured to output light. The computing device also includes a light sensor configured to measure the level of light surrounding the computing device. The computing device further includes a control mechanism operatively coupled to the light source and light sensor and configured to adjust the level of output light based on the measured level of light surrounding the computing device.

A lighting device includes: a DC power source circuit; an output control circuit including a chopping switch to adjust an output current by chopping of the chopping switch; light source switches respectively connected to the light sources; and a control unit for controlling a time period for which a current flows in the light sources. The control unit controls the output control circuit such that an operation period for which the chopping is conducted and a stop period for which the chopping is stopped are repeated alternately and performs switchover of the light source switches to be sequentially and selectively turned on, and the switchover is conducted during the stop period with a time interval from a beginning of the stop period.

A device for monitoring and controlling water disinfecting systems having at least one broadband UV emitter arranged in a channel, wherein the device has at least one sensor, which is arranged in the water at a distance from the broadband UV emitter, and wherein the sensor is connected to a control unit, which is set up to control the output of the broadband UV emitter or the volumetric flow of water through the channel, wherein the sensor has a maximum sensitivity to UV radiation in a wavelength range between 200 nm and 240 nm.

A device for monitoring and controlling water disinfecting systems having at least one broadband UV emitter arranged in a channel, wherein the device has at least one sensor, which is arranged in the water at a distance from the broadband UV emitter, and wherein the sensor is connected to a control unit, which is set up to control the output of the broadband UV emitter or the volumetric flow of water through the channel, wherein the sensor has a maximum sensitivity to UV radiation in a wavelength range between 200 nm and 240 nm.

An extension photoflash light and a camera system using the same are provided in the present invention. The extension photoflash light is for assisting a mobile device with camera function. The extension photoflash light includes a HID, a mounting mechanism, a touch simulation device and a control circuit. The mounting mechanism is for mounting the extension photoflash light on the mobile device. The touch simulation device is disposed on the mounting mechanism. The control circuit is coupled to the HID and the touch simulation device. When the mounting device of the extension photoflash light contacts the surface of the flat panel display of the mobile device, the mobile device acquire the position information of the extension photoflash light according to the touch simulation device.

In an embodiment, method of controlling an illumination device by an output signal of a DC-DC converter is disclosed. The output signal is controlled by a PWM signal. The method includes receiving a feedback signal corresponding to variation in the output signal with respect to a pre-determined output signal, and determining a target duty cycle of the PWM signal based on the feedback signal. The PWM signal of the target duty cycle is capable of enabling the DC-DC converter to generate the pre-determined output signal. The method includes providing the PWM signal of an effective duty cycle equal to the target duty cycle over N switching pulses of the PWM signal to the DC-DC converter. The method provides the PWM signal by providing M switching pulses of a first PWM signal of a first duty cycle, and N−M switching pulses of a second PWM signal of a second duty cycle.

A resonant inductive coupling extension cord and light emitting diode system having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDS) connected to a receiver coil designed to receive a pulsed DC current from a power supply by means of resonant inductive coupling. The power supply generates a pulsed DC current at a frequency of 0.8 KHz or greater, wherein the pulsed DC current is positive relative to ground. The power supply provides the pulsed DC current through a power coil and through the extension cords to the receiver coil. The (LEDs) are powered through resonant inductive coupling up to 160 volts. The light emitting diodes are self-limiting with respect to current. There is no potential for a spark or shock hazard when the extension cords are connected to the power supply, to the LED system or each other or whether the extension cords or LED are cut or broken.

A foldable display device and a method of controlling therefor, and more particularly, to a method of configuring illuminance of a display screen according to an illuminance value detected based on a folding angle between a first body and a second body of the foldable display device.

A method for a light bulb or fixture to emit light and measure ambient light. The method includes driving solid state light sources, such as LEDs, in the bulb with a cyclical signal to repeatedly turn the solid state light sources off and on, where the light sources are turned off and on at a rate sufficient for the bulb to appear on. The method also includes measuring ambient light via a light sensor in or on the bulb during at least some times when the light sources are off, and outputting a signal related to the measured ambient light. The ambient light level signal can be used to control when the light bulb is on and an intensity of light output by the bulb.

The present disclosure provides a lighting device including a lighting controller, an LED lamp, and a brightness controlling module. The lighting controller is configured for sending first control signals to the LED lamp and the brightness controlling module. The first control signals include an identity of the LED lamp and instruction information for turning on and off the LED lamp. The brightness controlling module is configured for receiving the first control signals sent by the lighting controller and obtaining a previously-stored telegraph code corresponding to the identity of the LED lamp when successively receiving the first control signals instructing to turn on, off, and on the LED lamp within a predetermined time period. The brightness controlling module is configured to adjust a brightness of the LED lamp according to the telegraph code and send out the telegraph code in a manner by changing the brightness of the LED lamp.