CONNECTABLE AND SYNCHRONIZABLE LIGHT STRINGS
First Claim
1. A decorative light string comprising:
- a first light strand including a plurality of parallel connected light emitting elements;
a converter configured to convert alternating current (AC) line power to direct current (DC) voltage to power the first light strand;
a controller operatively coupled to the first light strand and the converter, the controller including a DC voltage output and an AC voltage output for powering a second light string, the controller being configured to control each of the plurality of light emitting elements;
an electrical connector coupled to the first light strand, the electrical connector being configured to connect the second light string to the decorative light string.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure include a decorative light string including a first light strand, a power supply, a controller, and an electrical connector. The first light strand includes a plurality of parallel connected light emitting elements. The power supply is configured to convert alternating current (AC) line power to direct voltage (DC) voltage power to power the first light strand. The controller is operatively coupled to the first light strand and the power supply. The controller is configured to control the plurality of light emitting elements. The electrical connector couples a first light strand to a second decorative light string via the AC line power.
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20 Claims
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1. A decorative light string comprising:
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a first light strand including a plurality of parallel connected light emitting elements; a converter configured to convert alternating current (AC) line power to direct current (DC) voltage to power the first light strand; a controller operatively coupled to the first light strand and the converter, the controller including a DC voltage output and an AC voltage output for powering a second light string, the controller being configured to control each of the plurality of light emitting elements; an electrical connector coupled to the first light strand, the electrical connector being configured to connect the second light string to the decorative light string. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A decorative light string comprising:
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a first light strand including a plurality of parallel connected light emitting elements; a converter configured to convert alternating current (AC) line power to direct current (DC) voltage to power the first light strand; a controller operatively coupled to the first light strand and the converter, the controller including a DC voltage output and an AC voltage output for powering a second decorative light string, the controller being configured to control each of the plurality of light emitting elements; and an electrical connector coupled to the first light strand, the electrical connector being configured to connect the second light string to the decorative light string, wherein the decorative light string is different from the second light string. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A decorative light string comprising:
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a first light strand including a plurality of parallel connected light emitting elements wherein each of the plurality of parallel connected light emitting elements includes a respective integrated circuit (IC); a converter configured to convert alternating current (AC) line power to direct current (DC) voltage to power the first light strand; a controller operatively coupled to the first light strand and the converter, the controller including a DC voltage output and an AC voltage output for powering a second light string, the controller being configured to control each of the plurality of light emitting elements via the respective IC; a light pattern selector operatively coupled to the controller, wherein the controller is configured to control the light emitting elements according to a setting input of the light pattern selector; and an electrical connector coupled to the first light strand, the electrical connector being configured to connect a second light string to the decorative light string. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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