CONTROL APPARATUS AND LIGHTING APPARATUS WITH FIRST AND SECOND VOLTAGE CONVERTERS

    公开(公告)号:US20170231037A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-10

    申请号:US15437423

    申请日:2017-02-20

    Applicant: ARKALUMEN INC.

    Abstract: A lighting apparatus that may comprise a voltage converter operable to supply a current to at least two LED channels coupled between a high voltage rail and a low voltage rail coupled to the voltage converter output is disclosed. The LED channels may be operated to selectively allow a current to flow through them. The lighting apparatus may also have a control module operable to control the total current from the voltage converter and the current through each of the LED channels. The control module may also be operable to set the respective control signals to maintain a constant total current from the voltage converter while permitting aspects of the light output including, the intensity, color, and color temperature to be set and varied. Additionally, the control module may be operable to synchronize the various control signals, obtain a representative sample of the current through the voltage converter, and operate in different modes.

    APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR EMITTING LIGHT USING A GRID LIGHT ENGINE
    6.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR EMITTING LIGHT USING A GRID LIGHT ENGINE 有权
    使用轻型发动机发光的装置和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130223058A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-29

    申请号:US13674586

    申请日:2012-11-12

    Applicant: ARKALUMEN INC.

    Abstract: Lighting apparatus may comprise elongated segments interconnected perpendicularly to form a grid light engine, each segment comprising groups of LEDs on both sides such that, when interconnected together, the grid light engine is operable to emit light inwardly to a plurality of grid squares formed by the segments. The apparatus may further comprise a back panel light engine comprising LEDs, the back panel light engine being coupled adjacent to the grid and operable to emit light from its LEDs through the grid. This architecture can allow for light from different sets of LEDs to be projected in different directions. When the different sets of LEDs emit different spectrum outputs, the light fixture can appear visually different depending upon the viewers' perspective. When the different sets of LEDs are controlled separately, visual effects such as the appearance of depth, sunrises and sunsets can be generated.

    Abstract translation: 照明设备可以包括垂直相互连接以形成网格光引擎的细长段,每个段包括两侧的LED组,使得当互连在一起时,网格光引擎可操作地将光向内发射到由 细分。 该装置还可以包括后面板光引擎,其包括LED,后面板光引擎邻近格栅耦合并且可操作以通过网格从其LED发射光。 这种结构可以允许来自不同组的LED的光在不同的方向上投影。 当不同组的LED发射不同的光谱输出时,根据观察者的观点,灯具可以在视觉上看起来不同。 当分别控制不同的LED组时,可以产生视觉效果,如深度,日出和日落的外观。

    METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR ACTIVATING A LIGHTING MODULE USING A BUFFER LOAD MODULE

    公开(公告)号:US20180070419A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-08

    申请号:US15465591

    申请日:2017-03-21

    Applicant: ARKALUMEN INC.

    Abstract: Control apparatus and system for controlling an output of a constant current driver are disclosed. A control apparatus is coupled between a constant current driver and a load, such as a lighting module, in order to add functionality to the overall system. The control apparatus is powered by the constant current driver and may control the dimming of the constant current driver by controlling the 0-10V dim input into the driver. The control apparatus may comprise one or more switching elements between the constant current driver and the load to allow for mixing of groups of LEDs of various colors or color temperatures. The control apparatus may include a buffer load to mitigate negative impacts of turning on the lighting module after a period of deactivation. The control apparatus can also be adapted to operate as a dim-to-warm module within a lighting apparatus.

    CIRCUIT AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A CONSTANT CURRENT DC DRIVER OUTPUT
    9.
    发明申请
    CIRCUIT AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A CONSTANT CURRENT DC DRIVER OUTPUT 有权
    用于控制恒流直流驱动器输出的电路和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160330805A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-10

    申请号:US15052873

    申请日:2016-02-24

    Applicant: ARKALUMEN INC.

    CPC classification number: H05B33/0851 H05B33/0818

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to circuit and apparatus for controlling an output of a constant current driver. A control apparatus is coupled between a constant current driver and a load, such as a lighting module, in order to add functionality to the overall system. The control apparatus is powered by the constant current driver and may control the dimming of the constant current driver by controlling the 0-10V dim input into the driver. The control apparatus may comprise one or more switching elements between the constant current driver and the load. The control apparatus may interface with external devices or communication networks in order to receive control commands or information that may be used for control purposes. Overall, the control apparatus is implemented into the system to enable added-value features that the constant current driver would otherwise not be able to implement.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于控制恒流驱动器的输出的电路和装置。 控制装置耦合在恒流驱动器和诸如照明模块的负载之间,以便为整个系统增加功能。 控制装置由恒流驱动器供电,并且可以通过控制驱动器中的0-10V暗淡的输入来控制恒流驱动器的调光。 控制装置可以包括在恒定电流驱动器和负载之间的一个或多个开关元件。 控制装置可以与外部设备或通信网络接口,以便接收可以用于控制目的的控制命令或信息。 总的来说,控制装置被实现到系统中以实现恒定电流驱动器否则将不能实现的附加值特征。

    LIGHTING APPARATUS COMPRISING A LIGHT ENGINE WITH A PLURALITY OF GROUPS OF LEDS

    公开(公告)号:US20210293403A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-23

    申请号:US17188582

    申请日:2021-03-01

    Applicant: ARKALUMEN INC.

    Abstract: A LED based lighting apparatus is disclosed. The light engine used in the lighting apparatus may use printed circuit board and have a plurality of LED groups that are independently controllable by a control unit. The power supply input and return paths connected to each LED group may be implemented on different layers to allow a compact footprint that may be used with traditional fluorescent encasements with relatively little modification. The LEDs may comprise a subset of LEDs having a first colour and a subset of LEDs having a second colour different from said first colour intertwined on the light engine.

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