Assignee: PHILIPS SOLID-STATE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, INC.

Location: Burlington, MA
No. of patents: 40

Number	Title	Issue Date
8142051	Systems and methods for converting illumination An illumination system according to the principles of the invention may include a first LED and a carrier material. The carrier material may be comprised of plastic, synthetic material, polymer, latex, rubber or other material. The carrier material may also contain ...	03/27/2012
8134303	Methods and apparatus for simulating resistive loads Methods and apparatus for simulating resistive loads, and facilitating series, parallel, and/or series-parallel connections of multiple loads to draw operating power. Current-to-voltage characteristics of loads are altered in a predetermined manner so as to facilita...	03/13/2012
8080819	LED package methods and systems Methods and systems are provided for LED modules that include an LED die integrated in an LED package with a submount that includes an electronic component for controlling the light emitted by the LED die. The electronic component integrated in the submount may incl...	12/20/2011
8061865	Methods and apparatus for providing lighting via a grid system of a suspended ceiling Methods and apparatus for providing sources of light, or mechanical and/or electrical connections for light sources, via a grid system of a suspended ceiling. All or a portion of a grid system for a suspended ceiling may be configured to support the generation of li...	11/22/2011
8026673	Methods and apparatus for simulating resistive loads Methods and apparatus for simulating resistive loads, and facilitating series, parallel, and/or series-parallel connections of multiple loads to draw operating power. Current-to-voltage characteristics of loads are altered in a predetermined manner so as to facilita...	09/27/2011
8013281	Systems and methods for calibrating light output by light-emitting diodes A system and method for calibrating light output from an LED is provided. The system includes a support on which an LED is positioned, a photosensor to measure the light output from the LED, and means for calibrating and adjusting the light output of the LED. Calibr...	09/06/2011
7961113	Networkable LED-based lighting fixtures and methods for powering and controlling same A lighting fixture, and methods for powering and operating same. The fixture comprises a housing having multiple portions. One or more power and control circuit boards are disposed in a first portion of the housing, comprising one or more switching power supplies fo...	06/14/2011
7959320	Methods and apparatus for generating and modulating white light illumination conditions Methods and apparatus for generating and modulating white light illumination conditions. Examples of applications in which such methods and apparatus may be implemented include retail environments (e.g., food, clothing, jewelry, paint, furniture, fabrics, etc.) or s...	06/14/2011
7845823	Controlled lighting methods and apparatus Provided herein are methods and systems for providing controlled lighting, including methods and systems for providing both white and non-white colored lighting, including color temperature controlled lighting. Such methods and systems include optical facilities for...	12/07/2010
7809448	Systems and methods for authoring lighting sequences The systems and methods descried herein relate in part to intuitive methods for creation and design of lighting sequences, e.g., for theatrical, entertainment or advertising purposes, using a software interface. Additionally, the lighting sequences can be coordinate...	10/05/2010
7781979	Methods and apparatus for controlling series-connected LEDs Methods and apparatus for controlling series-connected LEDs. Two or more LEDs are connected in series between a first node and a second node, wherein a series current flows between the nodes when an operating voltage is applied across the nodes. One or more controll...	08/24/2010
7777427	Methods and apparatus for implementing power cycle control of lighting devices based on network protocols A controllable dimmer/relay used in combination with a power cycle control lighting device, wherein the controllable dimmer/relay serves as a network interface for the power cycle control lighting device. The controllable dimmer/relay is controlled by lighting comma...	08/17/2010
7766518	LED-based light-generating modules for socket engagement, and methods of assembling, installing and removing same Modular lighting fixtures that allow convenient installation and removal of LED-based light-generating modules and controller modules. In one example, a modular lighting fixture includes a housing configured to be recessed into or disposed behind an architectural su...	08/03/2010
7764026	Systems and methods for digital entertainment In computer games, there is typically a display that represents a view into a virtual world of some type. There is also typically a user in a real world environment that surrounds the display screen interacting with the virtual world. Disclosed herein are systems an...	07/27/2010
7737643	LED power control methods and apparatus Methods and apparatus for providing and controlling power to loads including one or more LEDs. In one example, a controlled predetermined power is provided to a load without requiring any feedback information from the load (i.e., without monitoring a load voltage an...	06/15/2010
7710369	Color management methods and apparatus for lighting devices Color management and color-managed workflow concepts are applied to lighting apparatus configured to generate multi-colored light, including lighting apparatus based on LED sources. In particular, color management principles are employed to facilitate the generation...	05/04/2010
7703951	Modular LED-based lighting fixtures having socket engagement features Modular lighting fixtures that allow convenient installation and removal of LED-based light-generating modules and controller modules. In one example, a modular lighting fixture includes a housing configured to be recessed into or disposed behind an architectural su...	04/27/2010
7659674	Wireless lighting control methods and apparatus Methods and apparatus involving at least two LEDs configured to generate at least two different spectra of radiation that are combined to produce white light. At least one parameter of the at least two different spectra of radiation generated by the at least two LED...	02/09/2010
7659673	Methods and apparatus for providing a controllably variable power to a load Methods and apparatus for providing and controlling power to at least some types of loads. In one example, a controlled predetermined power is provided to a load without requiring any feedback information from the load (i.e., without monitoring a load voltage and/or...	02/09/2010
7658506	Recessed cove lighting apparatus for architectural surfaces Disclosed herein are cove lighting apparatus for architectural surfaces, particularly, recessed cove lighting apparatus integrated with an architectural surface and employing LED-based light sources. ...	02/09/2010
7652436	Methods and systems for illuminating household products Methods and systems for generating one or more scents in conjunction with light. Light of various colors, including dynamic lighting effects, may be generated such that at least one characteristic of the light may be based at least in part on one or more characteris...	01/26/2010
7646029	LED package methods and systems Methods and systems are provided for LED modules that include an LED die integrated in an LED package with a submount that includes an electronic component for controlling the light emitted by the LED die. The electronic component integrated in the submount may incl...	01/12/2010
7642730	Methods and apparatus for conveying information via color of light Methods and apparatus for conveying information. One or more information signals representing scalar or numeric information that is not associated with color is/are received from a data base, a network, the World Wide Web, or a software program. The information sign...	01/05/2010
7619370	Power allocation methods for lighting devices having multiple source spectrums, and apparatus employing same Methods for allocating power amongst different source spectrums, or “channels,” of a multi-channel lighting unit, and apparatus that employ such methods. Power allocation methods exploit the total light-generating capability of a lighting unit while maintaining ...	11/17/2009
7598686	Organic light emitting diode methods and apparatus Organic light emitting diode (OLED) methods and apparatus in which at least one first OLED generates first radiation having a first spectrum, and at least one second OLED generates second radiation having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum. In one e...	10/06/2009
7598684	Methods and apparatus for controlling devices in a networked lighting system Methods and apparatus for computer-based control of light sources in a networked lighting system. In one example, a plurality of LED-based lighting systems are arranged as computer controllable “light strings.” Applications contemplated for such light strings in...	10/06/2009
7598681	Methods and apparatus for controlling devices in a networked lighting system Disclosed are various methods and apparatus for controlling illumination sources in a networked lighting system. For example, disclosed is an integrated circuit to control at least one illumination source. The integrated circuit includes a data reception circuit; an...	10/06/2009
7572028	Methods and apparatus for generating and modulating white light illumination conditions Methods and apparatus for generating and modulating white light illumination conditions. Examples of applications in which such methods and apparatus may be implemented include retail environments (e.g., food, clothing, jewelry, paint, furniture, fabrics, etc.) or s...	08/11/2009
7557521	LED power control methods and apparatus Methods and apparatus for providing and controlling power to loads including one or more LEDs. In one example, a controlled predetermined power is provided to a load without requiring any feedback information from the load (i.e., without monitoring a load voltage an...	07/07/2009
7550931	Controlled lighting methods and apparatus Described herein are lighting units of a variety of types and configurations, including linear lighting units suitable for lighting large spaces, such as building exteriors and interiors. Also provided herein are methods and systems for powering lighting units, cont...	06/23/2009
7543956	Configurations and methods for embedding electronics or light emitters in manufactured materials Methods and means for embedding electronic components, such as LED-based light sources and associated control circuitry, into molded or continuously cast surface materials (e.g., material manufactured under the trademark CORIAN®). During the manufacture of the surf...	06/09/2009
7543951	Methods and apparatus for providing a luminous writing surface Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for providing a luminous writing surface, whose color, color temperature, and/or brightness are controlled to achieve a desired contrast between the writing surface and markings removably made thereon. For example, LED-base...	06/09/2009
7542257	Power control methods and apparatus for variable loads A switching power supply is modified to mitigate potentially adverse effects of near zero loads on power delivery. In one example, a processor-controlled dummy load is coupled to the power supply output in addition to an actual load. The dummy load is controlled so ...	06/02/2009
7525254	Vehicle lighting methods and apparatus Vehicle lighting methods and apparatus, in which an LED-based light source is configured to generate at least visible radiation associated with a vehicle. The light source is controlled such that the generated visible radiation has a variable color over a range of c...	04/28/2009
7520634	Methods and apparatus for controlling a color temperature of lighting conditions Methods and apparatus in which at least one first LED generates first radiation having a first spectrum, and at least one second LED generates second radiation having a second spectrum different than the first spectrum. One or more controllers control at least one o...	04/21/2009
7515128	Methods and apparatus for providing luminance compensation Methods and apparatus for generating two or more different colors or color temperatures of light over a significant range of different saturations or different color temperatures, in which luminance compensation is provided. In one example, generated light is compen...	04/07/2009
7511437	Methods and apparatus for high power factor controlled power delivery using a single switching stage per load Methods and apparatus for high power factor power transfer to a load using a single switching stage. In exemplary implementations, a controllable variable power may be delivered to a load using a single switching stage while maintaining high power factor, in some ca...	03/31/2009
7495671	Light system manager Methods and systems are provided for lighting control, including a lighting system manager, a light show composer, a light system engine, and related facilities for the convenient authoring and execution of lighting shows using semiconductor-based illumination units...	02/24/2009
7482764	Light sources for illumination of liquids Light sources for illumination of liquids in a variety of environments. In one example, multi-color LED-based light sources are adapted to engage mechanically and electrically with various types of conventional light sockets, including light sockets conventionally f...	01/27/2009
7482565	Systems and methods for calibrating light output by light-emitting diodes A system and method for calibrating light output from an LED is provided. The system includes a support on which an LED is positioned, a photosensor to measure the light output from the LED, and means for calibrating and adjusting the light output of the LED. Calibr...	01/27/2009

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Assignee: PHILIPS SOLID-STATE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, INC.