Entrance ticket with lighting effect

• US 9,485,841 B1
• Filed: 07/13/2015
• Issued: 11/01/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 08/03/2009
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Michael Wein
• Original Assignee: Michael Wein
• Inventors: Wein, Michael
• Primary Examiner(s): Coughlin, Andrew
• Assistant Examiner(s): Ulanday, Meghan
• Application Number:
  US14/797,918
• Time in Patent Office: 477 Days
• Field of Search: 362/183, 362/184, 362/190, 362/249.01, 235/382, 235/494
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 37/00 Jokes; Confetti, streamers, or other dance favours ; Cracker bonbons or the like
• CPC Class Codes: F21L 4/02 characterised by the provision of two or more light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21L 4/08 characterised by means for in situ recharging of the batteries or cells
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/00 Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/008 Leisure, hobby or sport articles, e.g. toys, games or first-aid kits; Hand tools; Toolboxes
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2121/06 for personal wear
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: G06K 19/04 characterised by the shape
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/28 the pass enabling tracking or indicating presence
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 3/0297 including a machine-readable marking, e.g. a bar code digitally marked record carriers in general G06K19/00
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/12 by detecting audible sound
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/155 Coordinated control of two or more light sources
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/19 via wireless transmission

Abstract

An apparatus having an embedded processor in a substrate for creating a synchronous lighting effect at a controlled access venue and a method for creating a lighting effect at a controlled access venue while controlling access to the venue simultaneously using an apparatus that coordinates with the performance allowing a holder of the apparatus to perform with the performance.

Claims

1. An apparatus for creating a lighting effect in a controlled access venue, wherein the apparatus comprises:

a. a substrate;

b. a power source connected with the substrate;

c. a controller for emitting and receiving signals; and

d. at least one light emitting device electrically connected to the power source, wherein the at least one light emitting device is configured to provide a lighting effect when a signal is transmitted from the controller, wherein the at least one light emitting device is configured to be controlled by any telemetry, and wherein the apparatus is configured to be wearable and configured for tracking of admissions, controlling access of admissions, and enabling an attendee to interact with a performance at the controlled access venue, thereby enabling the attendee to more fully become involved in an event.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of light emitting devices connected in series, in parallel, or combinations thereof, to the power source.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the power source is rechargeable.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the power source is replaceable.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the lighting effect is modified and controlled based on a specific frequency or sound from a specific instrument.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the controller comprises a processor and a data storage in electrical communication with the power source and the at least one light emitting device.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one light emitting device is at least one of:

a light emitting diode, a fluorescent light, a halogen light, a neon light, an organic light emitting diode, a luminescent, electroluminescent wires, an electroluminescence coating or combinations thereof.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the controller operates the at least one light emitting device using at least one of:

a predetermined sequence, a bass music frequency, a treble music frequency, a sequence of pitches and a drumbeat sequence.

9. A wristband for creating a lighting effect in a controlled access venue, wherein the wristband comprises:

a. a flexible substrate;

b. a power source connected with the flexible substrate;

c. a controller comprising a processor and a data storage for receiving and emitting signals; and

d. at least one light emitting device electrically connected to the power source, wherein the at least one light emitting device is configured to provide a lighting effect when a signal is transmitted from the controller, wherein the at least one light emitting device is configured to be controlled by any telemetry, and wherein the wristband is configured to be wearable and configured to enable an attendee to interact with a performance at the controlled access venue, thereby enabling the attendee to more fully become involved in an event.

10. The wristband of claim 9, comprising a sound receiver connected to the power supply and the controller, the sound receiver comprising a wireless signal receiver or an infra-red detector.

11. The wristband of claim 9, wherein the at least one light emitting device is at least one of:

a light emitting diode, a fluorescent light, a halogen light, a neon light, an organic light emitting diode, a luminescent, electroluminescent wires, an electroluminescence coating or combinations thereof.

12. The wristband of claim 9, comprising computer instructions in the data storage to instruct the processor to operate the at least one light emitting device using a predetermined sequence, a bass music frequency, a treble music frequency, a sequence of pitches and a drumbeat sequence.

13. The wristband of claim 9, comprising computer instructions in the data storage to instruct the processor to pulse the lighting effect based on a beat or a tempo of music.

14. The wristband of claim 9, comprising flashing sequences individually preprogrammed in the data storage for use by the processor.

15. The wristband of claim 9, wherein the lighting effect is modified and controlled based on a specific frequency or sound from a specific instrument.

16. An apparatus for creating a user generated lighting effect in a controlled access venue, wherein the apparatus comprises:

a. a flexible substrate;

b. a power source connected with the substrate;

c. a controller with a processor and data storage for receiving and emitting a signal, the controller configured to generate a wireless signal by a user of the apparatus creating the user generated lighting effect at the controlled access venue when the user taps a beat using a mouse, a computer, a laptop, a personal digital assistant, a cellular phone, or combinations thereof in communication with a network; and

d. at least one light emitting device electrically connected to the power source, wherein the at least one light emitting device is configured to provide the user generated lighting effect when a signal is transmitted from the controller by the user, wherein the at least one light emitting device is configured to be controlled by any telemetry, and further wherein the apparatus is configured to be wearable and configured for enabling an attendee to interact with a performance at the controlled access venue, thereby enabling the attendee to more fully become involved in an event.

17. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the user comprises at least one of:

a disc jockey “

DJ”

, an operator, and a sound technician.

18. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the controller operates the at least one light emitting device using at least one of:

a predetermined sequence, a bass music frequency, a treble music frequency, a sequence of pitches and a drumbeat sequence.

19. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the at least one light emitting device is at least one of:

a light emitting diode, a fluorescent light, a halogen light, a neon light, an organic light emitting diode, a luminescent, electroluminescent wires, an electroluminescence coating or combinations thereof.

20. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the lighting effect is modified and controlled based on a specific frequency or sound from a specific instrument.