LAMP WITH INTEGRAL SPEAKER SYSTEM FOR AUDIO

• US 20140049939A1
• Filed: 08/14/2013
• Published: 02/20/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 08/20/2012
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions LLC (Savant Systems, LLC)
• Original Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions LLC (Savant Systems, LLC)
• Inventors: KUENZLER, Glenn Howard, RUSH, Brian Magann, WEAVER, Stanton Earl
• Application Number:
  US13/966,379
• Publication Number:
  US 20140049939A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 362/84
• CPC Class Codes: F21K 9/23 Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings
• CPC Class Codes: F21K 9/64 using wavelength conversion means distinct or spaced from the light-generating element, e.g. a remote phosphor layer
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 8/04 intended only for mounting on a ceiling or the like overhead structures F21S8/02 takes precedence; details of ceiling bases F21V21/03
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 29/505 of reflectors
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 29/507 of means for protecting lighting devices from damage, e.g. housings
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 29/63 using electrically-powered vibrating means; using ionic wind
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 29/83 the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0056 Audio equipment, e.g. music instruments, radios or speakers
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 5/045 the lens having discontinuous faces, e.g. Fresnel lenses
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 5/10 comprising photoluminescent material
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 7/041 with conical or pyramidal surface
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 1/028 associated with devices performing functions other than acoustics, e.g. electric candles
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 2201/021 Transducers or their casings adapted for mounting in or to a wall or ceiling
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 2307/025 Diaphragms comprising polymeric materials
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 2420/07 Applications of wireless loudspeakers or wireless microphones
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 2440/05 Aspects relating to the positioning and way or means of mounting of exciters to resonant bending wave panels
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 9/022 Cooling arrangements

Abstract

Provided is a light emitting diode (LED) lighting system. The system includes one or more LEDs and a transparent membrane positioned in cooperative arrangement with the LEDs. The transparent membrane is configured to control light produced by the LEDs and produce sound old.

Claims

1. A light emitting diode (LED) lighting system, comprising:

one or more LEDs; and

a transparent membrane positioned in cooperative arrangement with the LEDs;

wherein the transparent membrane is configured to control light produced by the LEDs and produce sound.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the membrane is an optical membrane comprising a transparent or translucent optical diffuser.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the membrane is an optical membrane comprising a wavelength converting element including at least one phosphor compound.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the membrane is an optical membrane comprising a refractive lens.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the membrane is an optical membrane comprising a reflective surface.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the LED driver includes a circuit board and a plurality of electronic devices disposed on the circuit board, the electronic devices being selected from a group consisting of integrated circuit (IC) devices and discrete electronic devices.

7. An apparatus, comprising:

a light emitting diode (LED) lighting panel for producing light;

an enclosure enclosing the LED lighting panel, the enclosure including at least one wall defined by a membrane;

an electromechanical transducer configured to provide pulsating mechanical deformation of the membrane; and

one or more openings in the enclosure for facilitating volume displacement of air from within the enclosure, wherein the volume displacement is provided by the pulsating mechanical deformation;

wherein the deformation controls distribution of the light and produces an audio signal.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the membrane is an optical membrane comprising a transparent or translucent optical diffuser.

9. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the membrane is an optical membrane comprising a wavelength converting element including at least one phosphor compound.

10. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the membrane is an optical membrane comprising a refractive lens.

11. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the membrane is an optical membrane comprising a reflective surface.

12. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the LED driver includes a circuit board and a plurality of electronic devices disposed on the circuit board, the electronic devices being selected from a group consisting of integrated circuit (IC) devices and discrete electronic devices.

13. An apparatus, comprising:

a light emitting diode (LED) lighting panel for producing light;

an enclosure enclosing the LED lighting panel, the enclosure including two or more membranes;

one or more electromechanical transducers configured to provide pulsating mechanical deformation of the membranes; and

one or more openings in the enclosure for facilitating volume displacement of air from within the enclosure, wherein the volume displacement is provided by the pulsating mechanical deformation;

wherein the deformation of a first of the membranes controls distribution of the light; and

wherein deformation of a second of the membranes produces an audio signal.

14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the first membrane is an optical membrane comprising a transparent or translucent optical diffuser.

15. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the first membrane is an optical membrane comprising a wavelength converting element including at least one phosphor compound.

16. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the first membrane is an optical membrane comprising a refractive lens.

17. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the first membrane is an optical membrane comprising a reflective surface.

18. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the LED driver includes a circuit board and a plurality of electronic devices disposed on the circuit board, the electronic devices being selected from a group consisting of integrated circuit (IC) devices and discrete electronic devices.

19. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the second membrane is optically transparent.

20. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein a first of the one or more transducers deforms the first membrane;

and

wherein a second of the one or more transducers deforms the second membrane.