Apparatus and method for providing a linear effect
First Claim
1. Apparatus for providing a lighting effect, comprising:
- a plurality of light sources of a first color and a plurality of light sources of a second color arranged in a line and in close proximity to one another, an elongate diffuser along a length of the apparatus, and means for independently controlling each light source, wherein the diffuser serves to diffuse the light from the plurality of sources so that the light from the diffuser is perceived as substantially homogenous and non-pixelated, said substantially homogenous and non-pixelated light changing color as the light sources are controlled.
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Abstract
An apparatus for providing an output of at least one of electromagnetic waves and sound waves comprises a power supply, a support structure, a controller, and a plurality of transmitters arranged in a linear array on the support structure and in electrical contact with the controller. Each transmitter is controllable individually and independently from other transmitters. To provide a colored lighting effect, the apparatus can comprise a first source of light of a first color, a second source of light of a second color, different from the first color and a diffuser for diffusing the light from the first and second sources so that the diffused light from the diffuser is perceived to have a different color, shade or hue. Uses of the apparatus are described, for applications such as entertainment, safety, directional and speed control, such as in providing a linear sound and/or lighting effect in which the output is perceived as emanating from a substantially continuous sound and/or light source rather than from a plurality of individual sources.
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40 Claims
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1. Apparatus for providing a lighting effect, comprising:
- a plurality of light sources of a first color and a plurality of light sources of a second color arranged in a line and in close proximity to one another, an elongate diffuser along a length of the apparatus, and means for independently controlling each light source, wherein the diffuser serves to diffuse the light from the plurality of sources so that the light from the diffuser is perceived as substantially homogenous and non-pixelated, said substantially homogenous and non-pixelated light changing color as the light sources are controlled.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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17. A method of providing a lighting effect, comprising:
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a) mounting on one side of an elongate diffuser, a linear array of a plurality of light sources of a first color and a plurality of light sources of a second color;
b) outputting light from a plurality of said sources of first and second colors simultaneously and via the diffuser, wherein the light sources are so arranged that light from the sources is diffused by the diffuser, can be a variety of colors, and is perceived as substantially homogenous and non-pixelated; and
c) controlling each light source independently. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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25. Lighting apparatus, comprising:
- a base supporting a linear array of at least thirty light emitting diodes (LED'"'"'s), an elongate diffuser, and electronic control means for controlling each LED, wherein the diffuser serves to diffuse the light from the LED'"'"'s so that the output from the diffuser is perceived as substantially homogenous and non-pixelated.
- View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. Lighting apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED'"'"'s) of at least three different colors arranged in a line and in close proximity one to another, an elongate diffuser along a length of the apparatus arranged to diffuse the light from the plurality of LED'"'"'s so that the light from the diffuser is perceived as substantially homogenous and non-pixelated, and control circuitry for controlling each LED, said substantially homogenous and non-pixelated light changing color as the LED'"'"'s are controlled through said control circuitry.
- View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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