Packaged information systems
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1. A method of providing information, comprising:
- receiving an information signal;
providing an LED illumination device wherein the illumination device further comprises an input connection;
providing a processor for converting the information signal into an illumination control signal; and
communicating the illumination control signal to the input connection wherein the illumination device changes color corresponding to the information signal.
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Abstract
An embodiment of this invention relates to an intelligent lighting device that can receive signals and change the illumination conditions as a result of the received signals. The lighting device can change hue, saturation, and brightness as a response to received signals. One example of using such a lighting device is to display particular colors as a response to certain events. Among others, embodiments may include vehicle lighting systems, an information cube, a back lighting system for a display panel, and an indicator of a condition of a package.
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43 Claims
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1. A method of providing information, comprising:
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receiving an information signal;
providing an LED illumination device wherein the illumination device further comprises an input connection;
providing a processor for converting the information signal into an illumination control signal; and
communicating the illumination control signal to the input connection wherein the illumination device changes color corresponding to the information signal.
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2. A package indicator comprising:
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at least one LED;
a controller for generating and communicating control signals to the at least one LED wherein the controller is associated with a program input for receiving signals indicative of environmental conditions; and
at least one of a sensor, transducer, timer, receiver, signal generator, wherein the at least one of a sensor, transducer, timer, receiver, signal generator communicates signals to the program input.
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3. A package indicator comprising:
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two or more LEDs;
a controller for generating and communicating control signals to the two or more LEDs wherein the controller is associated with a program input for receiving signals indicative of environmental conditions; and
at least one of a sensor, transducer, timer, receiver, signal generator, wherein the at least one of a sensor, transducer, timer, receiver, signal generator communicates signals to the program input.
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4. A system for indicating a condition of an item, comprising:
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an illumination system for providing illumination suitable for conveying information and capable of receiving input from an information system; and
an information system for providing input to the illumination system;
wherein the information system provides information about the item and the illumination system is controlled to provide illumination that indicates the information. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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- 11. A system of claim 11, wherein the environmental condition is heat.
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23. A method of providing an indicator for a package, comprising:
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providing at least one LED;
providing a controller for generating and communicating control signals to the at least one LED wherein the controller is associated with a program input for receiving signals indicative of environmental conditions; and
providing at least one of a sensor, transducer, timer, receiver, signal generator, wherein the at least one of a sensor, transducer, timer, receiver, signal generator communicates signals to the program input.
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24. A method of providing a package indicator comprising:
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providing two or more LEDs;
providing a controller for generating and communicating control signals to the two or more LEDs wherein the controller is associated with a program input for receiving signals indicative of environmental conditions; and
providing at least one of a sensor, transducer, timer, receiver, signal generator, wherein the at least one of a sensor, transducer, timer, receiver, and signal generator that communicates signals to the program input.
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25. A method of providing a light-based indicator system for indicating a condition of an item, comprising:
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providing an illumination system for providing illumination suitable for conveying information and capable of receiving input from an information system; and
providing an information system for providing input to the illumination system;
wherein the information system provides information about the item and the illumination system is controlled to provide illumination that indicates the information.
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