AC light emitting diode and AC LED drive methods and apparatus
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a flat planar substrate upon which is mounted a plurality of LEDs;
a data receiver, wherein the data receiver can receive data from an antenna;
a transmission conductor configured to wirelessly receive an alternating electromagnetic field that is used to provide power to charge the apparatus; and
a proximity sensor.
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Abstract
An LED device for use with an AC voltage power source configured such that at least one LED emits light during a positive phase of power provided from an AC power supply and at least one LED emits light during the negative phase of power provided from an AC power supply. The LED device includes a first power connection lead and a second power connection lead, both leads capable of being connected to and receiving power from an AC power supply.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a flat planar substrate upon which is mounted a plurality of LEDs; a data receiver, wherein the data receiver can receive data from an antenna; a transmission conductor configured to wirelessly receive an alternating electromagnetic field that is used to provide power to charge the apparatus; and a proximity sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An apparatus comprising:
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a flat planar substrate upon which is mounted a plurality of LEDs, wherein the flat planar substrate is flexible; a data receiver, wherein the data receiver is configured to receive data from an antenna; a transmission conductor configured to wirelessly receive an alternating electromagnetic field that is used to provide power to charge the apparatus; and a proximity sensor. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An apparatus comprising:
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a flat planar substrate upon which is mounted a plurality of organic LEDs; a data receiver, wherein the data receiver is configured to receive data from an antenna; a transmission conductor configured to wirelessly receive an alternating electromagnetic field that is used to provide power to charge the apparatus; and a proximity sensor. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. An apparatus comprising:
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a flat planar substrate upon which is mounted a plurality of LEDs, wherein the flat planar substrate is sufficiently flexible to be folded without breaking; a data receiver, wherein the data receiver is configured to receive data from an antenna; and a driver comprising an input of a first AC voltage from an AC mains and a driver output of DC voltage, wherein the driver includes a voltage regulator and the driver output is relatively constant.
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