Simulated electronic flame apparatus and method
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1. An apparatus for electronically simulating flame comprising:
- a holder base;
an electronic illumination source secured to the holder base;
a microprocessor mounted in the holder base to control the brightness, color and activity duration of the electronic illumination source;
a receiver mounted in the holder base to receive control signals and to communicate the signals to the microprocessor for controlling the illumination source;
a transmitter for transmitting control signals to the receiver; and
,a combination of ambient condition detectors comprising at least three piezo disc air movement sensors attached to an external surface of the holder base and spaced about the base to sense air movement in three axes and at least one light sensor photocell secured to the holder base to sense ambient light conditions, wherein the sensors detect ambient conditions and send corresponding signals to the microprocessor, and wherein the microprocessor coordinates and processes the signals.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for creating electronically simulated flames is disclosed. The apparatus includes features to allow for remote control of multiple electronic flame apparatuses with hand held transmitters and/or computer control with the use of a transceiver. The apparatus can employ incandescent and LED type bulbs or lamps to create a variety of color and brightness conditions. An Internet-based portal is also disclosed to allow for remote access by authorized users.
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1. An apparatus for electronically simulating flame comprising:
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a holder base; an electronic illumination source secured to the holder base; a microprocessor mounted in the holder base to control the brightness, color and activity duration of the electronic illumination source; a receiver mounted in the holder base to receive control signals and to communicate the signals to the microprocessor for controlling the illumination source; a transmitter for transmitting control signals to the receiver; and
,a combination of ambient condition detectors comprising at least three piezo disc air movement sensors attached to an external surface of the holder base and spaced about the base to sense air movement in three axes and at least one light sensor photocell secured to the holder base to sense ambient light conditions, wherein the sensors detect ambient conditions and send corresponding signals to the microprocessor, and wherein the microprocessor coordinates and processes the signals. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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