Light-emitting diode based products
First Claim
1. A device comprising:
- a plurality of LEDs that produce at least two different spectra;
a material configured to receive light emitted from the plurality of LEDs, and to display a color that is a combination of the spectra of the plurality of LEDs;
a processor, the processor generating a control signal, the control signal changing over time to produce from the consumer product a color-changing effect; and
a controller that receives the control signal, the controller controlling power delivered to one or more of the plurality of LEDs in response to the control signal; and
a user interface adapted to receive a user input to control operation of the processor.
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Abstract
High-brightness LEDs, combined with a processor for control, can produce a variety of pleasing effects for display and illumination. A system disclosed herein uses high-brightness, processor-controlled LEDs in combination with diffuse materials to produce color-changing effects. The systems described herein may be usefully employed to bring autonomous color-changing ability and effects to a variety of consumer products and other household items. The system may also include sensors so that the illumination of the LEDs might change in response to environmental conditions or a user input. Additionally, the system may include an interface to a network, so that the illumination of the LEDs may be controlled via the network.
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92 Claims
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1. A device comprising:
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a plurality of LEDs that produce at least two different spectra;
a material configured to receive light emitted from the plurality of LEDs, and to display a color that is a combination of the spectra of the plurality of LEDs;
a processor, the processor generating a control signal, the control signal changing over time to produce from the consumer product a color-changing effect; and
a controller that receives the control signal, the controller controlling power delivered to one or more of the plurality of LEDs in response to the control signal; and
a user interface adapted to receive a user input to control operation of the processor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A lighting system comprising:
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two or more LEDs wherein the two or more LEDs produce at least two different spectra;
a processor;
a controller wherein the controller controls power delivered to at least one of the two or more LEDs;
the controller further comprising a signal input wherein the signal input is associated with the processor and being responsive to signals communicated to the signal input; and
a light-transmissive material wherein the LEDs are arranged to operatively associate with the material. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 75)
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26. A lighting system comprising:
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at least two LEDs wherein the at least two LEDs produce at least two different spectra;
a processor;
a power converter wherein the power converter converts a power supply power into power for at least one of the processor and LEDs;
at least two controllers wherein the controllers independently control power delivered to the at least two LEDs;
the at least two controllers further comprising a signal input wherein the signal input is associated with the processor;
the at least two controllers are responsive to signals communicated to the signal input; and
a light-transmissive material wherein the LEDs are arranged to illuminate the light-transmissive material. - View Dependent Claims (72, 73, 74)
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52. An ornamental lighting system comprising:
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at least two LEDs wherein the at least two LEDs produce at least two different spectra;
a processor;
at least two controllers wherein the controllers independently control power delivered to the at least two LEDs;
the at least two controllers further comprising a signal input wherein the signal input is associated with the processor;
the at least two controllers are responsive to signals communicated to the signal input;
a light-transmissive material wherein the LEDs are arranged to illuminate the light-transmissive. a user interface wherein the user interface is associated with the processor; and
memory wherein the memory is associated with the processor.
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53. An ornamental lighting system comprising:
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at least two LEDs wherein the at least two LEDs produce at least two different spectra;
a processor;
a power converter wherein the power converter converts power from a power supply power into power for at least one of the processor and LEDs;
at least two controllers wherein the controllers independently control power delivered to the at least two LEDs;
the at least two controllers further comprising a signal input wherein the signal input is associated with the processor;
the at least two controllers are responsive to signals communicated to the signal input;
a light-transmissive material wherein the LEDs are arranged to illuminate the light-transmissive material;
a user interface wherein the user interface is associated with the processor; and
memory wherein the memory is associated with the processor.
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54. A nightlight comprising:
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at least two LEDs wherein the at least two LEDs produce at least two different spectra;
a processor;
a power converter wherein the power converter converts the power from a power supply into power for at least one of the processor and LEDs;
at least two controllers wherein the controllers independently control power delivered to the at least two LEDs;
the at least two controllers further comprising a signal input wherein the signal input is associated with the processor;
the at least two controllers are responsive to signals communicated to the signal input; and
a light-transmissive material wherein the LEDs are arranged to illuminate the light-transmissive material. - View Dependent Claims (55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60)
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61. A lighted ball comprising:
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at least two LEDs wherein the at least two LEDs produce at least two different spectra;
a processor;
at least two controllers wherein the controllers independently control power delivered to the at least two LEDs;
the at least two controllers further comprising a signal input wherein the signal input is associated with the processor;
the at least two controllers are responsive to signals communicated to the signal input;
a ball housing wherein the ball housing comprises a light-transmissive material wherein the LEDs are arranged to illuminate the light-transmissive material;
- View Dependent Claims (63, 64, 65)
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62. A lighted ball comprising:
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at least two LEDs wherein the at least two LEDs produce at least two different spectra;
a processor;
at least two controllers wherein the controllers independently control power delivered to the at least two LEDs;
the at least two controllers further comprising a signal input wherein the signal input is associated with the processor;
the at least two controllers are responsive to signals communicated to the signal input;
a ball housing wherein the ball housing further comprises a portion of light-transmissive material;
the LEDs are arranged to illuminate the portion of light-transmissive material.
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66. A wearable accessory comprising:
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at least two LEDs wherein the at least two LEDs produce at least two different spectra;
a processor;
at least two controllers wherein the controllers independently control power delivered to the at least two LEDs;
the at least two controllers further comprising a signal input wherein the signal input is associated with the processor;
the at least two controllers are responsive to signals communicated to the signal input;
a housing wherein the housing substantially encloses at least one of the at least two LEDs, processor, and controllers;
a light-transmissive material wherein the LEDs are arranged to illuminate the light-transmissive material;
- View Dependent Claims (67, 68, 69, 70, 71)
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76. A digital light engine comprising:
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at least one LED;
a processor;
at least one controller wherein the controller controls power delivered to the at least one LED;
the at least one controller further comprising a signal input wherein the signal input is associated with the processor;
the at least one controller being responsive to signals communicated to the power signal input;
a housing that encloses the processor and the controller, the at least one LED attached to the housing;
- View Dependent Claims (77, 78, 79, 80, 81)
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82. A digital light engine comprising:
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at least two LED wherein the at least two LEDs produce different spectra;
a processor;
at least two controllers wherein the at least two controllers control power delivered to the at least two LEDs;
the at least two controllers further comprising a signal input wherein the signal input is associated with the processor;
the at least two controllers are responsive to signals communicated to the signal input;
a platform wherein the at least one LED, processor, and the at least one controller are associated with the platform; and
an external input connection wherein the external input connection is associated with the processor. - View Dependent Claims (83, 84, 85, 86)
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87. A digital light engine comprising:
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at least two LEDs wherein the at least two LEDs produce different spectra;
a processor;
at least two controllers wherein the at least two controllers control power delivered to the at least two LEDs;
the at least two controllers further comprising a signal input wherein the signal input is associated with the processor;
the at least two controllers are responsive to signals communicated to the signal input;
a power converter wherein the power converter converts the power from a power supply into power for at least one of the processor and LEDs;
a platform wherein the at least one LED, processor, and the at least one controller are associated with the platform; and
an external input connection wherein the external input connection is associated with the processor. - View Dependent Claims (88, 89, 90, 91)
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92. A light apparatus comprising:
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at least one LED;
a processor;
at least one controller wherein the controller controls power delivered to the at least one LED;
the at least one controller further comprising a signal input wherein the signal input is associated with the processor;
the at least one controller is responsive to signals communicated to the power signal input;
a power converter wherein the power converter converts the power from a power supply into power for at least one of the processor and LEDs;
a monitoring device wherein the monitoring device monitors the power supply;
the monitoring device further comprising an output wherein the output is associated with the processor.
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