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WO2025226631A1 - Système d'éclairage à del multichaîne et multifonction - Google Patents

Système d'éclairage à del multichaîne et multifonction

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WO2025226631A1
WO2025226631A1 PCT/US2025/025690 US2025025690W WO2025226631A1 WO 2025226631 A1 WO2025226631 A1 WO 2025226631A1 US 2025025690 W US2025025690 W US 2025025690W WO 2025226631 A1 WO2025226631 A1 WO 2025226631A1
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Chunwa NGUY
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B45/00—Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED]
    • H05B45/20—Controlling the colour of the light
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G33/00—Religious or ritual equipment in dwelling or for general use
    • A47G33/04—Christmas trees 
    • A47G33/06—Artificial Christmas trees
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S4/00—Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
    • F21S4/10—Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources attached to loose electric cables, e.g. Christmas tree lights
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00—Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
    • H05B47/10—Controlling the light source
    • H05B47/155—Coordinated control of two or more light sources
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A47G
    • A47G2200/08—Illumination
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2113/00—Combination of light sources
    • F21Y2113/10—Combination of light sources of different colours
    • F21Y2113/13—Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2115/00—Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources
    • F21Y2115/10—Light-emitting diodes [LED]

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  • the present disclosure is directed to LED light strings, and more particularly to a multi-function, multi-string LED lighting system.
  • LED lighting systems are in wide-spread use. These systems are used in decorating, for example, home interiors, home exteriors, trees, bushes, and the like. In recent years, LED lighting systems have replaced conventional incandescent lighting systems for use on Christmas trees, and other holiday lighting schemes.
  • RGB red, green, blue
  • Other lighting systems are quite elementary and may include a single color LED (for example, a white LED, or a red LED) or a two color LED (for example, a white LED and a red LED within one lens or case), that can be programmed for simple lighting scenarios such as solid on, flashing, blinking and the like.
  • a typical LED lighting system includes an AC to DC (AC/DC) converter, a controller, and a light string.
  • the converter provides power for the system, and the controller provides functionality to the lighting system.
  • a current controller is provided in concert with the AC/DC converter to control the current to the LEDs.
  • the current controller may include circuitry to control the power/current to the LEDs.
  • the circuitry may include, for example, pulse width modulation circuitry to control the power to the LEDs. Such circuitry pulses power to the LEDs at a frequency sufficiently high that the human eye perceives a steady light. In RGB systems, varying the pulse time (length) and timing can provide colors beyond red, green, and blue.
  • such a system includes a single controller and multiple LED strings to provide such functionality. More desirably still, such a system uses a variety of LED types to provide a wide variety of lighting schemes or scenarios.
  • an LED lighting system includes an AC/DC and/or DC/DC power converter, a controller, and a first light set comprising a first light string and a second light string.
  • Each the first light string and the second light string have a plurality of bulbs.
  • Each bulb has a first diode and a second diode, the first diode and the second diode are configured to emit light of a different color from each other.
  • the first light string and the second light string are electrically connected to the controller and are illuminable independently of one another.
  • the first diodes of the first light string can emit a white light and the second diodes of the first light string can emit a light of a color other than white.
  • the first diodes of the second light string can emit a white light and the second diodes of the second light string can emit a light of a color other than white.
  • the color other than white can be one of, for example, red, green, blue, purple, and orange.
  • each first diode and each second diode is illuminable in one or more of, for example, a steady illumination, a flashing illumination, a fading illumination, a slow glow illumination, and a twinkle illumination.
  • the LED lighting system further includes a second light set.
  • the second light set can include a second light set first light string and a second light set second light string.
  • Each the second light set first light string and the second light set second light string have a plurality of bulbs.
  • Each bulb has a first diode and a second diode, and the first and second diodes can emit light of a different color from each other.
  • the second light set first and second light strings are electrically connected to the controller and are illuminable independently of one another.
  • the first light set and the second light set are illuminable in coordination with one another.
  • the LED lighting system can include a third light set, and the first light set, the second light set, and the third light set can be illuminable in coordination with one another.
  • the LED lighting system further includes a fourth light set, and the first light set, the second light set, the third light set, and the fourth light set can be illuminable in coordination with one another.
  • the LED light set is illuminable in at least eight lighting scenarios.
  • the LED lighting system is illuminable in at least thirty-two (32) lighting scenarios, and in some embodiments, the LED lighting system is illuminable in at least eighty (80) lighting scenarios.
  • the LEDs can be red/green/blue (RGB), red/green/blue/white (RGBW) or separate colored LEDs.
  • a controller such as a hand-held controller, is configured for use with an LED lighting system having an AC/DC and/or DC/DC power converter, a controller, and a first light set comprising a first light string and a second light string, each the first light string and the second light string having a plurality of bulbs, each bulb having a first diode and a second diode, the first diode and the second diode can emit light of a different color from each other, the first light string and the second light string electrically connected to the controller and are illuminable independently of one another.
  • the hand-held controller preferably a wireless handheld controller, is in communication with the controller and includes a face plate having a plurality of switches.
  • the switches include at least three preset switches. Each preset switch illuminates the first light string in a first color and the second light string in a second color.
  • the hand-held controller is configured to illuminate the first and second light strings independent of each other.
  • the first color can be different from the second color, or it can be the same as the second color.
  • the at least three preset switches illuminate the first and second light strings in holiday themed colors.
  • the holiday themed colors can include red, white, and blue for United States Independence Day, purple, green, and orange for Halloween, and red, green, and white for Christmas.
  • the controller is, for example, a downloadable software application that is a stand-along application or as a function on, or in conjunction with, an existing app, such as an internet of things (loT) app, a home control hub-type app, or the like.
  • an existing app such as an internet of things (loT) app, a home control hub-type app, or the like.
  • an upstanding structure has an LED lighting system.
  • the upstanding structure is a self-supporting structure.
  • the LED lighting system includes an AC/DC and/or DC/DC power converter, a controller, and a first light set comprising a first light string and a second light string.
  • Each the first light string and the second light string have a plurality of bulbs.
  • Each bulb has a first diode and a second diode.
  • the first diode and the second diode can emit light of a different color from each other.
  • the first light string and the second light string are electrically connected to the controller and are illuminable independently of one another.
  • a LED lighting system includes an ACZDC and/or DC/DC power converter, a controller, and a first light set comprising a first light string and a second light string.
  • Each the first light string and the second light string have a plurality of bulbs and each bulb has a first diode and a second diode. The first diode and the second diode emit light of a different color from each other.
  • the first light string and the second light string are electrically connected to the controller and are illuminable independently of one another.
  • a hand-held controller has a plurality of functions.
  • the hand-held controller is in communication with the controller for transmitting commands to illuminate the first and/or second light strings.
  • the first diodes of the first light string emit one of a white light or a light of a color other than white and wherein the second diodes of the first light string emit the other of a light of a color other than white or a white light.
  • the color other than white can be one or more of red, green, blue, purple, and orange.
  • the LEDs can be RGB or RGBW LEDs.
  • each first diode and each second diode is illuminable in one or more of a steady illumination, a flashing illumination, a fading illumination, a slow glow illumination, and a twinkle illumination.
  • the LED lighting system can further include a second light set, in which the second light set includes a second light set first light string and a second light set second light string. Each the second light set first light string and the second light set second light string having a plurality of bulbs, and each bulb has a first diode and a second diode.
  • the first and second diodes emit light of a different color from each other.
  • the second light set first and second light strings are electrically connected to the controller and are illuminable independently of one another.
  • the first light set and the second light set can be illuminable in coordination with one another.
  • the LED lighting can further include a third light set, and the first light set, the second light set, and the third light set can be illuminable in coordination with one another. Still, the LED lighting system can further include a fourth light set, and the first light set, the second light set, the third light set, and the fourth light set can be illuminable in coordination with one another. In embodiments, the LED lighting system is illuminable in at least eight lighting scenarios.
  • the hand-held controller is a stand-alone hand-held controller.
  • the stand-alone hand held controller can be wireless.
  • the hand-held controller can include a face plate having a plurality of switches.
  • the switches can include at least three preset switches, each preset switch illuminating the first light string in a first color and the second light string in a second color.
  • the controller is configured to, in one or more scenarios, illuminate the first and second light strings independent of each other.
  • the at least three preset switches can illuminate the first and second light strings in holiday themed colors.
  • the holiday themed colors can include red, white, and blue for United States Independence Day, purple, green, and orange for Halloween, and red, green, and white for Christmas.
  • the hand-held controller is a downloadable software application for a mobile device.
  • the downloadable software application can include a plurality of functions and, via the mobile device, communicate with the controller for transmitting commands to illuminate the first and/or second light strings.
  • the plurality of functions can include at least three preset function, and each preset function illuminates the first light string in a first color and the second light string in a second color.
  • the controller can be configured to, in one or more scenarios, illuminate the first and second light strings independent of each other.
  • the at least three preset functions can include one or more of holiday themed color functions including red, white, and blue for United States Independence Day, purple, green, and orange for Halloween, and red, green, and white for Christmas.
  • the first and second light strings are, in one or more scenarios, controlled independent of each other.
  • a wireless handheld controller is configured for use with an LED lighting system having a controller, an AC/DC and/or DC/DC power converter and a first light set having a first light string and a second light string, and in which each the first light string and the second light string has a plurality of bulbs, each bulb having a first diode and a second diode.
  • the first diode and the second diode emit light of a different color from each other.
  • the first light string and the second light string are electrically connected to the controller and are illuminable independently of one another.
  • the controller includes a face plate having a plurality of switches.
  • the switches can include at least three preset switches, and each preset switch illuminates the first light string in a first color and the second light string in a second color.
  • the handheld controller is configured to communicate with the controller to transmit signals to illuminate the first and second light strings that, in one or more scenarios, are independent of each other.
  • the wireless handheld controller is a stand-alone handheld controller.
  • a wireless handheld controller is for use with an LED lighting system having a controller, an AC/DC and/or DC/DC power converter and a first light set comprising a first light string and a second light string, in which each the first light string and the second light string have a plurality of bulbs, and each bulb has a first diode and a second diode, The first diode and the second diode emit light of a different color from each other.
  • the first light string and the second light string are electrically connected to the controller that are, in one or more scenarios, illuminable independently of one another.
  • the handheld wireless controller includes a plurality of touch locations, and the touch locations include a plurality of functions.
  • the functions include at least three preset functions, and each preset function illuminates the first light string in a first color and the second light string in a second color.
  • the controller is configured to illuminate the first and second light strings that, in one or more scenarios, are independent of each other.
  • the functions are provided on a downloadable standalone software application for a mobile device.
  • a wireless handheld controller is for use with an LED lighting system having a controller, an AC/DC and/or DC/DC power converter and a first light set comprising a first light string and a second light string, in which each the first light string and the second light string has a plurality of bulbs, and each bulb has a first diode and a second diode.
  • the first diode and the second diode emit light of a different color from each other.
  • the first light string and the second light string are electrically connected to the controller that, in one or more scenarios, are illuminable independently of one another.
  • the handheld wireless controller includes a plurality of touch locations, and the touch locations include a plurality of functions.
  • the functions include at least three preset functions, and each preset function illuminates the first light string in a first color and the second light string in a second color.
  • the controller is configured to illuminate the first and second light strings that, in one or more scenarios, are independent of each other.
  • the functions are provided in a software application for a mobile device contained within a preexisting downloadable software application for a mobile device.
  • a downloadable software application is for use with a LED lighting system having a controller, an AC/DC and/or DC/DC power converter and a first light set comprising a first light string and a second light string, in which each the first light string and the second light string has a plurality of bulbs, and each bulb has a first diode and a second diode.
  • the first diode and the second diode emit light of a different color from each other.
  • the first light string and the second light string are electrically connected to the controller that, in one or more scenarios, and are illuminable independently of one another.
  • the downloadable software application is emulated in a handheld device and includes a plurality of touch locations,
  • the touch locations include a plurality of functions.
  • the functions include at least three preset functions, and each preset function illuminates the first light string in a first color and the second light string in a second color.
  • the controller is configured to illuminate the first and second light strings that, in one or more scenarios, are independent of each other.
  • the downloadable software application can be configured such that the at least three preset switches illuminate the first and second light strings in holiday themed colors.
  • the holiday themed colors can include red, white, and blue for United States Independence Day, purple, green, and orange for Halloween, and red, green, and white for Christmas.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a lighting scenario, and schematically, the wiring, for a multi-function, multi-string LED lighting system in accordance with the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2 illustrates another example of a lighting scenario of the multi-string LED lighting system in accordance with the present disclosure
  • FIG. 3 is a wiring diagram of an example controller for a multi -function, multi-string LED lighting system
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B are schematic illustrations of a pole set for use with wiring for a multi -function, multi-string LED lighting system, for example, for a lighted tree, in which FIG. 4A shows the physical tree structure, and in which FIG. 4B shows the lighting system with three (3) sets of light strings;
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B are schematic illustrations of an LED “bulb” which contains two light emitting diodes within one lens or case;
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic illustration of a wiring diagram for a multi -function, multi-string LED lighting system having four light sets;
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a wire set
  • FIGS 8A-8C are illustrations of an example of a controller in which FIG. 8A illustrates an embodiment of a face panel for a hand-held controller for the multi-function, multi-string light system, FIG. 8B illustrates a printed circuit board (PCB) of the controller, and FIG. 8C illustrates a schematic diagram of the controller, which controller may be used with a preset holiday version of the multi-function, multi-string LED lighting system;
  • FIG. 8A illustrates an embodiment of a face panel for a hand-held controller for the multi-function, multi-string light system
  • FIG. 8B illustrates a printed circuit board (PCB) of the controller
  • FIG. 8C illustrates a schematic diagram of the controller, which controller may be used with a preset holiday version of the multi-function, multi-string LED lighting system
  • FIGS 9A-9C are illustrations of another example of a controller in which FIG. 9A illustrates an embodiment of a face panel for a hand-held controller for the multifunction, multi-string light system, FIG. 9B illustrates a printed circuit board (PCB) of the controller, and FIG. 9C illustrates a schematic diagram of the controller which controller may be used with a multi-color, color changing version of the multi -function, multi-string LED lighting system; and
  • FIGS 10A-10C are illustrations of still another example of a controller in which FIG. 10A illustrates an embodiment of a face panel for a hand-held controller for the multi -function, multi-string light system, FIG. 10B illustrates a printed circuit board (PCB) of the controller, and FIG. 10C illustrates various parts of schematic and wiring diagrams of a controller, which controller may be used with a multi-color, color changing version of the multifunction, multi-string LED lighting system.
  • FIG. 10A illustrates an embodiment of a face panel for a hand-held controller for the multi -function, multi-string light system
  • FIG. 10B illustrates a printed circuit board (PCB) of the controller
  • FIG. 10C illustrates various parts of schematic and wiring diagrams of a controller, which controller may be used with a multi-color, color changing version of the multifunction, multi-string LED lighting system.
  • PCB printed circuit board
  • the system 10 includes an AC/DC power converter 12 and/or DC/DC power converter 15, a controller 14, multiple wire sets 16, each including two light strings 18a,b, and each light string 18a,b including a plurality of bulbs 20 electrically connected thereto.
  • the controller 14 may include a DC/DC power converter 15 to provide power to the light strings 18 at a desired voltage.
  • the controller 14 includes circuitry to execute the commands or steps needed to carry out the various illumination functions disclosed herein.
  • An example of a wire set is illustrated in FIG. 7.
  • each bulb 20 or LED is a two color LED.
  • the bulbs 20 can include, for example a white emitting diode 22a and a color emitting diode 22b.
  • the two diodes are contained within one lens or case 24 and as such appear to be a single LED, and that when, for example, current is applied to the white illuminating diode 22a, the “LED” emits a white luminescence, and when, for example, current is applied to color (e.g., the red illuminating) diode 22b, the “LED” emits a red luminescence.
  • the single case or lens 24 containing the two diodes 22a, b within the is referred to as a “bulb” 20.
  • the system 10 includes two light strings 18a, b.
  • Each bulb 20 on each light string 18a,b can include two diodes 22a, b.
  • one diode 22a is a white illuminating diode and the other diode 22b is a non-white or color illuminating diode.
  • the white illuminating diode 22a can be, for example, a warm white diode and the color diode 22b can be, for example, red, green, blue, purple, orange, or any other color illuminating diode.
  • the color diodes 22b on each string 18a,b need not be the same color, and preferably, are not the same color.
  • a first bulb 20a can have a white diode 22a and a red diode 22b
  • a second bulb 20b can have a white diode 22a and a green diode 22b
  • the third bulb 20c can have a white diode 22a and a purple diode 22b, and so on, so that each bulb 20 on each string 18a,b has a white diode 22a and a color diode 22b different from its adjacent bulbs 20.
  • each string 18a,b functions independently from the other string 18b, a and the diodes 22a, b on each string 18a,b can illuminate either white or their respective color.
  • the diodes 22a, b on each string 18a,b can have one or more of a variety of special illuminating or visual features or effects.
  • the white and color diodes 22a, b can have a steady illumination, a flashing illumination, a fading illumination, a slow glow illumination, or a twinkle illumination.
  • the special effects can be effected by use of pulse width modulation (PWM) or other programming that will be recognized by those skilled in the art.
  • PWM pulse width modulation
  • Table 1 - Lighting Scenarios or Modes [0059]
  • WW represents a white or warm white illumination
  • Multi represents a color illumination other than white.
  • the white diodes 22a in the bulbs 20 in light string 1 18a are illuminated and are a steady illumination
  • the white diodes 22a in the bulbs 20 in light string 2 18b are illuminated white and are a steady illumination, so the effect is that the entirety of the LED lighting system 10 is a steady on white illumination.
  • the color diodes 22b in both light strings 18a, 18b are off in the scenario.
  • the color diodes 22b in the bulbs 20 in light string 1 18a are illuminated and are a steady illumination
  • the color diodes 22b in the bulbs 20 in light string 2 18b are illuminated and are a steady illumination, so the effect is that the entirety of the LED lighting system 10 is a steady on color illumination. It will be appreciated that the white diodes 22a in both light strings 18a, 18b are off in the scenario.
  • the color diodes 22b in the bulbs 20 in light string 1 18a are illuminated and are a steady illumination
  • the color diodes 22b in the bulbs 20 in light string 2 18b are illuminated and are a slow glow illumination
  • the effect is that a portion of the LED lighting system 10 is a steady on color illumination and another portion of the LED lighting system 10 is a slow glow color illumination.
  • the white diodes 22a in both light strings 18a, 18b are off in the scenario.
  • the color diodes 22b in the bulbs 20 in light string 1 18a are illuminated and are a slow glow illumination
  • the white diodes 22a in the bulbs 20 in light string 2 18b are illuminated and are a twinkle illumination, so the effect is that a portion of the LED lighting system 10 is a slow glow color illumination and another portion of the LED lighting system 10 is a white twinkle illumination.
  • the white diodes 22a in light string 1 18a, and the color diodes 22b in light string 2 18b are off in the scenario.
  • Table 2 below illustrates another example in which the LED lighting system 10 has eighty (80) lighting scenarios or modes and a demonstration mode (not shown).
  • WW represents a white or warm white illumination
  • Multi represents a color illumination other than white.
  • Table 2 for example, in lighting mode 1, the white diodes 22a in the bulbs 20 in light string 1 18a are illuminated and are a steady illumination, and the white diodes 22a in the bulbs 20 in light string 2 18b are illuminated white and are a steady illumination (the color diodes 22b in both strings 18a, 18b are off), so the effect is that the entirety of the LED lighting system 10 is a steady on white illumination.
  • the white diodes 22a in the bulbs 20 in light string 1 18a are illuminated and are a flashing illumination
  • the white diodes 22b in the bulbs 20 in light string 2 18b are illuminated and are a flashing illumination (the color diodes 22b are off)
  • the effect is that the entirety of the LED lighting system 10 is a flashing on white illumination.
  • the color diodes 22b in the bulbs 20 in light string 1 18a are illuminated and are a slow glow illumination
  • the white diodes 22a in the bulbs 20 in light string 2 18b are illuminated and are a slow glow illumination
  • the effect is that a portion of the LED lighting system 10 is a slow glow color illumination and a portion of the LED lighting system 10 is a slow glow white illumination.
  • the white diodes 22a in light string 1 18a are off and the color diodes 22b in light string 2 18b are off.
  • the multi-function, multi-string LED lighting system 10 can include multiple sets of light strings 18a,b. For example, the system 10 illustrated in FIG.
  • each wire set 16(a), 16(b), 16(c), 16(d), includes first and second light strings 18a,b (see also FIG. 6), and in which each light string 18a, b is controlled from a single controller 14.
  • the system 10 can include a single set of first and second light strings 18a,b or many sets of first and second light strings 18a.b.
  • each first set of light strings 18a functions in a coordinated manner (are illuminable in a coordination) with each other first set of light strings 18a (having the same effect, e.g., steady, flashing, fading, slow glow, or twinkle illumination as each other first or second light strings). That is, each of the first light strings 18a has the same effect as each other first light string 18a and each of the second light strings 18b has the same effect as each other second light string 18b. It is, however, contemplated that each first light string 18a need not function in the same manner as each other first light string 18a, and each second light string 18b need not function in the same manner as each other second light string 18b.
  • each bulb 20 on the first light string 18a can be placed at a same or at a different location from each bulb 20 on the second light string 18b.
  • the light strings 18a,b can also have different numbers of bulbs on each string. That is string 18a can have, for example seventy percent (70%) of the total number of bulbs 20 in the system 10, and light string 18b can have thirty percent (30%) of the total number of bulbs 20 in the system 10.
  • the light string 18a with the greater number of bulbs 20 can be referred to as a primary light string and the light string 18b with the lesser number of bulbs 20 can be referred to as a secondary light string.
  • a primary light string Such an arrangement is illustrated in FIG.
  • LEDs there are different “types” of LEDs that can be used. Some of the LEDs are single color LEDs, such as white LEDs, red LEDs, green LEDs, and blue LEDs. Some are multi color LEDs that have multiple diodes within the LED. These can be red/green/blue LEDs referred to as RGB LEDs, or can be red/green/blue/white LEDs, referred to RGBW LEDs. Any of these can be used in the present system and as described herein, with the present controllers. It will be appreciated that white LEDs refers to any color temperature white, such as warm white, bright white, etc.
  • FIG. 8A illustrates one example of a face panel 100 for a wireless hand-held controller 102 for the multi -function, multi-string light system 10.
  • the hand-held controller 102 includes a power button 103 three preset holiday buttons: Independence Day 104 (for example, red, white, and blue), Halloween 106 (for example, purple, green, and orange), and Christmas 108 (for example, red, green, and white). Depressing any of these buttons 104, 106, 108 will illuminate the bulbs 20 in the appropriate holiday colors without having to scan through a host of colors and designs to illuminate the appropriate holiday colors.
  • the hand-held controller 102 has function buttons that can be used to change the illuminating function (for example, blinking illumination, steady illumination, etc.).
  • the controller 102 can include function buttons such as move 110, fading 112, glittering 114, meteor 116, twinkle 118, flashing 120, fireworks 122 and waves 124.
  • the controller 102 can also include buttons 126, 128 to increase and decrease the speed of the selected function.
  • the bulbs will include RGB LEDs and white LEDs, or RGBW LEDs and white LEDs, or RGBWW LEDs and white LEDs, although separate, individual color LEDs (i.e., separate red, green, blue, white) can be used.
  • the hand-held controller 102 can also include a color tuning ring 130 that includes the spectrum of colors. Using the color tuning ring, the colors of the LEDs can be changed/adjusted to other than the preset holiday colors. This provides illumination in essentially the full spectrum of colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet) which are on the ring 130 (but not shown) and can, in combination with the white LED or the white of the RGBW LED provide various hues (lightness/darkness) of any of these colors.
  • One embodiment of a tuning ring 130 includes buttons 132, 134 on the ring 130 about opposite one another to change the colors of the LEDs.
  • FIGS. 8B and 8C illustrate a printed circuit board layout 136 (FIG. 8B) and a schematic diagram 138 (FIG. 8C) for the hand-held controller 102.
  • FIG. 9A illustrates another example of a face panel 200 for a wireless hand-held controller 202 for the multi -function, multi-string LED lighting system 10.
  • the face 200 panel includes a power switch 204, a color tuning ring 206, four pre-programmed color buttons sets 208, 210, 212, 214, each including a primary light string button 208a, 210a, 212a, 214a, and a secondary light string button 208b, 210b, 212b, 214b, and a plurality of function buttons.
  • the function buttons include a steady illumination button 216, a flashing illumination button 218, a fading illumination button 220, a slow glow illumination button 222, and a twinkle illumination button 224.
  • the controller also includes a speed increase button 226 and a speed decease button 228, and a dimmer increase button 230 and a dimmer decrease button 232.
  • one of the light strings 18a can be a primary light string and can be represented by a larger icon in the pre-programmed color button sets 208a, 210a, 212a, 214a and the secondary light string can be represented by a smaller icon in the preprogrammed button sets 208b, 210b, 212b, 214b.
  • the primary light string button 208a which shows about seventy five percent of the total number of lights
  • secondary light string button 208b which shows about twenty five percent of the total number of lights
  • light strings 18a,b function independently of one another. As such, with primary light string 18a illuminated in a white color, pre-programmed button set secondary light string button 208b can be depressed and the secondary light string 18b illuminates in colors.
  • pre-programmed button set 208 primary light string button 208a illuminates the primary light string 18a in white and pre-programmed button set 208 secondary light string button 208b illuminates the secondary light string 18b in white;
  • pre-programmed button set 210 primary light string button 210a illuminates the primary light string 18a in white and pre-programmed button set 210 secondary light string button 210b illuminates the secondary light string 18b in colors;
  • pre-programmed button set 212 primary light string button 212a illuminates the primary light string 18a in colors and pre-programmed button set 212 secondary light string button 212b illuminates the secondary light 18b string in white;
  • pre-programmed button set 214 primary light string 214a button illuminates the primary light string 18a in colors and pre-programmed button set 214 secondary light string button 214b illuminates the secondary light string 18b in colors.
  • the hand-held controller 202 has function buttons that can be used to change the illuminating function (for example, blinking illumination, steady illumination, etc.).
  • the controller 202 can include function buttons such as steady 216, flashing 218, fading 220, slow glow 222, twinkle 224 , and demo 225.
  • the controller can also include buttons to increase 226 and decrease 228 the speed of the selected function and to dim 230 and brighten 232 the LEDs.
  • that the LEDs can be separate, individual color LEDs (i.e., separate red, green, blue, white), although RGB and white LEDs or RGBW LEDs can be used.
  • FIGS. 9B and 9C illustrate the printed circuit board layout 234 (FIG. 9B) and schematic diagram 236 (FIG. 9C) for the hand-held controller 202.
  • FIG. 10A illustrates still another embodiment of a face panel 300 for a wireless hand-held controller 302 for the multi-function, multi-string LED lighting system 10.
  • the face panel 300 includes a power switch 304, two color tuning rings 306, 308, four preprogrammed color buttons sets 310, 312, 314, 316, each including a primary light string button 310a, 312a, 314a, 316a and a secondary light string button 310b, 312b, 314,b, 316b, and a plurality of function buttons.
  • one of the color tuning rings 306 (the larger, outer ring) is divided into two partial rings, a larger portion 306a and a smaller portion 306b.
  • the larger portion 306a of the outer ring 306 can be used to “tune” the color of primary light string 18a and the smaller portion 306b of the outer ring 306 can be used to “tune” the color of the secondary light string 18b.
  • the smaller inner color tuning ring 308 can be used to “tune” both of the light strings 18a, 18b at the same time.
  • the function buttons include a steady illumination button 318, a flashing illumination button 320, a fading illumination button 322, a slow glow illumination button 324, and a twinkle illumination button 326.
  • the controller 302 also includes a speed increase button 328 and a speed decease button 330, and a dimmer increase button 332 and a dimmer decrease button 334.
  • one of the light strings can be a primary light string 18a and can be represented by the larger icons 310a, 312a, 314a, 316a, in the pre-programmed color button sets 310, 312, 314, 316, and the secondary light string 18b can be represented by the smaller icons 310b, 312b, 314b, 316b, in the pre-programmed button sets 31, 312, 314, 316.
  • the primary light string button 310a (which shows about seventy five percent of the total number of lights), when depressed, illuminates the primary light string 18a in a white color.
  • secondary light string button 310b (which shows about twenty five percent of the total number of lights), when depressed, illuminates the secondary light string 18b in a white color.
  • light strings 18a,b can function independently of one another.
  • preprogrammed button set 312 secondary light string button 312b can be depressed and the secondary light string 18b illuminates in colors. It will be appreciated that: pre-programmed button set 314 primary light string button 314a illuminates the primary light string 18a in colors and pre-programmed button set 314 secondary light string button 314b illuminates the secondary light string 18b in white; and pre-programmed button set 316 primary light string button 316a illuminates the primary light string 18a in colors and pre-programmed button set 316 secondary light string button 316b illuminates the secondary light string 18b in colors.
  • RGB or RGBW LEDs will be used to provide the various colors and hues (lightness/darkness) of any of these colors.
  • the controller has function buttons that can be used to change the illuminating function (for example, blinking illumination, steady illumination, etc.).
  • the controller can include function buttons such as steady, flashing, fading, slow glow, twinkle, and demo.
  • the controller can also include buttons to increase and decrease the speed of the selected function and to dim and brighten the LEDs.
  • FIGS. 10B and 10C illustrate the printed circuit board layout 336 (FIG. 10B) and schematic diagram 338 (FIG. 10C) for the hand-held controller 302.
  • controller functions can be emulated on a stand-alone software application (app), such as a stand-alone downloadable software app from an app store (a stand-alone application for a mobile device), or as a function on, or in conjunction with, an existing app, such as an internet of things (loT) app, a home control hub-type app, or other computer application software for mobile devices for use in providing remote control and automation of lights and other electronic devices.
  • apps such as a stand-alone downloadable software app from an app store (a stand-alone application for a mobile device)
  • an existing app such as an internet of things (loT) app, a home control hub-type app, or other computer application software for mobile devices for use in providing remote control and automation of lights and other electronic devices.
  • LoT internet of things
  • the controller is or is integrated into the app. It is anticipated that all of the functions provided by the controllers 102, 202, 302 can be carried out on such an app including the functions of illumination colors, lighting modes or scenarios, including lighting effects, such as steady illumination, flashing illumination, fading illumination, slow glow illumination, and twinkle illumination. It is anticipated that such an app can further include preset holiday buttons such as Independence Day (for example, red, white, and blue), Halloween (for example, purple, green, and orange), and Christmas (for example, red, green, and white) that communicate commands to illuminate the bulbs 20 in the appropriate holiday colors without having to scan through a host of colors and designs to illuminate the appropriate holiday colors.
  • Independence Day for example, red, white, and blue
  • Halloween for example, purple, green, and orange
  • Christmas for example, red, green, and white
  • an app can emulate the face panel of any or all of the hand-held controllers 102, 202, 302 previously disclosed and described.
  • an app can include touch locations/tiles for power on and off, preset holiday buttons, such as Independence Day, Halloween, and Christmas.
  • the app can include touch locations/tiles to change the illuminating function, for example, blinking, steady, flashing, fading, slow glow, or twinkle illumination, touch locations/tiles for movement, fading, glittering, meteor, twinkling, fireworks, and waves simulation.
  • the app can further include touch locations/tiles to increase and decrease the speed of the selected function.
  • the app can include one or more color tuning rings that include the spectrum of colors such that the colors of the LEDs can be changed/adjusted to other than the preset holiday colors.
  • the first and second light strings 18a,b can be physically intertwined or joined to one another. Such an effect facilitates creating even more pleasing visual effects of the multi -function, multi-string LED lighting system 10.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates one contemplated use of the LED lighting system 10.
  • the LED lighting system 10 is part of an upstanding structure 30 that can be self-supporting, such as a holiday tree, such as an artificial Christmas tree.
  • the tree 30 includes a hollow central post 32, which post 32 can be provided in sections 32a-c that are joined to one another.
  • the central post 32 is hollow.
  • Wire sets 16 include electro-mechanical trunk connectors 34 can be positioned in the hollow central post 32 and portions of the wire sets 16 can be pulled through openings 38 in the post 32 to run the light strings 18a,b out along branches (not shown) of the tree 30.
  • the branches can be joined to the post 32, e.g., trunk sections, at branch connectors 35.
  • the trunk connectors 34 can be “hidden” within the posts 32 to further the aesthetics of the tree 30.
  • the light strings 18a, 18b can be connected to the controller 14 by connectors 38, and extensions of light sets 18a, 18b can be joined to additional light sets 18a, 18b at connectors 36.
  • the first and second light strings 18a,b can be physically intertwined or joined to one another to create an even more pleasing visual effect of the multi -function, multi-string LED lighting system 10.

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L'invention concerne un système d'éclairage à DEL comprenant un convertisseur de puissance CA/CC et/ou CC/CC, un dispositif de commande et un premier ensemble de lumière. Le premier ensemble de lumière comprend une première chaîne de lumière et une seconde chaîne de lumière. Chacune de la première chaîne de lumière et de la seconde chaîne de lumière comporte une pluralité d'ampoules et chaque ampoule a une première diode et une seconde diode. La première diode et la seconde diode émettent de la lumière d'une couleur différente l'une de l'autre. La première chaîne de lumière et la seconde chaîne de lumière sont électriquement connectées au dispositif de commande et peuvent être éclairées indépendamment l'une de l'autre. Un dispositif de commande portatif a une pluralité de fonctions. Le dispositif de commande portatif est en communication avec le dispositif de commande pour transmettre des instructions pour éclairer les première et/ou seconde chaînes de lumière.
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