EP3176501A1 - Appareil d'éclairage décoratif - Google Patents

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EP3176501A1
EP3176501A1 EP16197896.0A EP16197896A EP3176501A1 EP 3176501 A1 EP3176501 A1 EP 3176501A1 EP 16197896 A EP16197896 A EP 16197896A EP 3176501 A1 EP3176501 A1 EP 3176501A1
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Ajit Khubani
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/04—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S10/00—Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
    • F21S10/02—Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect changing colors
    • F21S10/023—Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect changing colors by selectively switching fixed light sources
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S10/00—Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
    • F21S10/02—Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect changing colors
    • F21S10/026—Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect changing colors by movement of parts, e.g. by movement of reflectors or light sources
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V14/00—Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements
    • F21V14/02—Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/10—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
    • F21V17/12—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by screwing
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V19/00—Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/003—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being electronics drivers or controllers for operating the light source, e.g. for a LED array
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/04—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
    • F21V23/0442—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors
    • F21V23/0464—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors the sensor sensing the level of ambient illumination, e.g. dawn or dusk sensors
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V31/00—Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2121/00—Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00
    • F21W2121/004—Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00 mounted on the exterior of houses or other buildings to illuminate parts thereof
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2131/00—Use or application of lighting devices or systems not provided for in codes F21W2102/00-F21W2121/00
    • F21W2131/10—Outdoor lighting
    • F21W2131/109—Outdoor lighting of gardens
    • 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
    • F21Y2101/00—Point-like light sources

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  • the present invention generally relates to a decorative lighting apparatus. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a decorative laser light apparatus.
  • Lighting is often used in a decorative manner. For example, many people decorate homes, offices, stores, outdoor spaces, etc. with various lighting to achieve certain effects, designs, atmospheres, festive moods, etc. Although decorative lighting may be used at any time of the year, many people utilize decorative lighting during certain holidays.
  • Embodiments of the present invention can provide a switch for controlling a decorative lighting apparatus including a first light source providing a first light having first color and a second light source providing a second light having a second different color.
  • the switch can include a first position corresponding to the first light source and the second light source being in an off condition, a second position corresponding to the first light source being in an on condition and the second light source being in an off condition, such that only the first light is visible, and a third position corresponding to the first light source and the second light source being in an on condition, such that the both the first light and the second light are visible.
  • the switch can include a rocker switch.
  • the switch can further include a visual indicator corresponding to an operation of the switch.
  • the visual indicator can include a first colored portion having the first color and corresponding to the second position of the switch and a second colored portion having the first color and the second color and corresponding to the third position of the switch.
  • the switch can be disposed on a top portion of the decorative lighting apparatus, and the first light source and the second light source can include lasers.
  • the present invention can provide a decorative lighting apparatus, including a first light source providing a first light having a first color, a second light source providing a second light having a second different color, and a switch.
  • the switch can include a first position corresponding to the first light source and the second light source being in an off condition, a second position corresponding to the first light source being in an on condition and the second light source being in an off condition, and a third position corresponding to the first light source and the second light source being in an on condition.
  • the switch can include a rocker switch and a visual indicator corresponding to an operation of the switch.
  • the visual indicator can include a first colored portion corresponding to the first light having the first color and corresponding to the second position of the switch, and a second colored portion corresponding to the first light having the first color and the second light having the second color and corresponding to the third position of the switch.
  • the switch can be disposed on a top portion of the decorative lighting apparatus and be substantially weather-proofed.
  • the decorative lighting apparatus can include a second switch for controlling a function of the first light and the second light projected by the first light source and the second light source.
  • the second switch can be disposed on a top portion of the decorative lighting apparatus and the function can include at least one of a movement of the first light and the second light projected by the first light source and the second light source and a modulation of the first light and the second light projected by the first light source and the second light source.
  • the first light source and the second light source can include lasers.
  • the decorative lighting apparatus can further include a light sensor configured to measure a level of ambient light and control either or both of the first light source and the second light source based on the measured level of ambient light.
  • the first light source and the second light source are preferably in an off condition when the measured ambient light is greater than a predetermined threshold.
  • the present invention can provide a laser light decorative lighting apparatus.
  • the laser light decorative lighting apparatus can include a first laser light source providing a first light having a first color, a second laser light source providing a second light having a second color, a motion switch for controlling a movement of the first light and the second light projected by the first laser light source and the second laser light source, a light sensor configured to measure a level of ambient light and control the first laser light source and the second laser light source based on the measured level of ambient light, a rocker switch including a first position corresponding to the first light source and the second light source being in an off condition, a second position corresponding to the first light source being in an on condition and the second light source being in an off condition, and a third position corresponding to the first light source and the second light source being in an on condition, and a visual indicator including a first colored portion corresponding to the first color and corresponding to the second position of the rocker switch and a second colored portion corresponding to the first color and the second color and corresponding to
  • Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a decorative lighting apparatus. Specifically, certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide various new and novel features for a decorative lighting apparatus, such as a decorative laser lighting apparatus. Although the embodiments of the present invention are primarily described with respect to a decorative laser lighting apparatus, it is not limited thereto, and it should be noted that the exemplary apparatus and systems described herein may be used in connection with any decorative lighting apparatus.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an exemplary decorative lighting apparatus 100.
  • decorative lighting apparatus 100 may include body 102, mounting element 104, one or more light sources 106, switch 108, and light sensor 116.
  • decorative lighting apparatus 100 in operation, is positioned via mounting element 104 and is coupled to a power source. A user can then actuate switch 108 to control the operation of decorative lighting apparatus 100.
  • switch 108 When decorative lighting apparatus 100 is turned on via switch 108, light sources 106 are activated to produce light, and decorative lighting apparatus 100 thereby emits and projects the light generated by light sources 106 onto a target, such as a wall of a house or other structure.
  • the light generated by light sources 106 passes through a light attenuator to attenuate the light being emitted and projected by decorative lighting apparatus 100.
  • decorative lighting apparatus 100 can generate any combination of colored light depending on the light source(s) 106 employed by decorative lighting apparatus 100.
  • light source(s) 106 may include one or more light sources all producing the same color light (e.g., green) so that decorative lighting apparatus 100 only emits and projects one color light.
  • light source(s) 106 may include multiple light sources capable of producing lights of various colors so that decorative lighting apparatus 100 can generate multiple different colored lights (e.g., red light and green light).
  • body 102 may be cylindrical in shape and preferably houses the mechanical and electrical components of decorative lighting apparatus 100.
  • body 102 may include housing 112, light source(s) 106, light cover 110, switch 108, switch visual indicator 114, and light sensor 116.
  • body 102 may house electronic circuitry (not shown) that enables the electrical operation of decorative lighting apparatus 100, as well as various mechanical components (not shown) that facilitate the design and operation of decorative lighting apparatus 100.
  • decorative lighting apparatus 100 may also include a motion switch 118 to control a motion, modulation, or articulation of light source(s) 106.
  • body 102 may be coupled to pivoting arm 105 via a coupling element 116.
  • coupling element 116 may include a nut and a hand screw, as shown in Figure 2 .
  • projection 103 of body 102 may include a nut disposed within a recess which may prevent the nut from rotating
  • pivoting arm 105 may include an opening through which the hand screw may pass.
  • the hand screw can pass through the opening in pivoting arm 105 and engage the nut disposed in projection 103 of body 102.
  • coupling element 116 may also allow body 102 to be rotatably adjusted relative to pivoting arm 105.
  • the surfaces of projection 103 and pivoting arm 105 which contact each other may be toothed or geared so that body 102 can be rotatably adjusted relative to pivoting arm 105 in discrete positions.
  • the contacting surfaces can be smooth such that body 102 can be rotatably adjusted relative to pivoting arm 105 through a full range of motion.
  • body 102 can be rotatably adjusted relative to pivoting arm 105 so that the angle at which the light is projected can be adjusted.
  • the hand screw of coupling element 116 can be tightened so that body 102 is substantially fixed relative to pivoting arm 105.
  • coupling element 116 is shown as a screw and a nut, coupling element 116 can include any mechanism by which the angle of body 102 can be adjusted and fixed relative to pivoting arm 105, such as a hinge, or the like. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, body 102 is rotatably adjustable relative to pivoting arm 105 via a single pivoting point.
  • mounting element 104 is coupled to pivoting arm 105.
  • mounting element 104 and pivoting arm 105 can include complementary threads configured to engage each other to couple mounting element 104 and pivoting arm 105, allowing mounting element 104 and pivoting arm 105 to be screwed together.
  • mounting element 104 and pivoting arm 105 can be coupled via any coupling engagement, such as a locking nut, an engaging projection and recess, etc.
  • mounting element 104 may include a ground stake.
  • mounting element 104 can be any mechanism that facilitates positioning decorative lighting apparatus 100.
  • mounting element 104 may include a bracket, a clip, a platform, or any other mechanism by which decorative lighting apparatus 100 may be located and/or positioned in a desired location.
  • switch 108 can be any type of switch that can control the operation of decorative lighting apparatus 100, such as, e.g., a rocker switch, a toggle switch, a dimmer switch, a rotating switch, and the like.
  • switch 108 is disposed on a top portion of body 102 to facilitate easy access to the switch by a user. For example, if decorative lighting apparatus 100 is placed outdoors in a discreet location, such as behind bushes or some other structure, locating switch 108 on a top portion of body 102 enables a user to easily access switch 108 and operate decorative lighting apparatus 100.
  • switch 108 may include weather-proofing elements to protect switch 108, as well as other internal components of decorative lighting apparatus 100, from the exterior environment, including weather.
  • weather-proofing elements for switch 108 may include rubber, plastic, and/or other sealing elements to make it substantially waterproof, water-repellant, dirt-proof, and the like.
  • waterproofing switch 108 may include a rubber or plastic cover with an extension that is disposed over switch 108 and sealed on an interior surface of housing 112. For example, this plastic cover may be shaped similarly to a top-hat.
  • switch 108 may include a rocker switch having switch portions 108a and 108b. As shown in Figures 3A , 3B , and 3C , switch 108 may include three positions and may be articulated between the various positions by pressing on switch portion 108a or 108b to articulate the switch in the directions depicted by arrows A and B.
  • Figure 3A shows switch 108 in an OFF position.
  • this OFF position neither switch portion 108a nor 108b is depressed, and light sources 106 are in an off condition (i.e., not generating light) and decorative lighting apparatus 100 is therefore not emitting or projecting any light.
  • either switch portion 108a or 108b can be pressed in the directions depicted by arrows A and B, respectively, to articulate switch 108 into one of two ON positions.
  • Figure 3B shows switch 108 in a first ON position.
  • switch 108 may have been articulated from the OFF position shown in Figure 3A in the direction shown by the arrows.
  • the movement of switch portion 108b is shown by arrow A and the movement of switch portion 108a is shown by arrow B.
  • switch portion 108b may have been pressed to articulate switch 108 from the OFF position to this first ON position as shown in Figure 3B .
  • decorative lighting apparatus 100 in this first ON position, decorative lighting apparatus 100 may be operating in a first operating mode.
  • this first ON position of switch 108 may correspond to an operation of decorative lighting apparatus 100 where light sources 106 producing both red light and green light are turned on so that decorative lighting apparatus 100 emits and projects both red light and green light.
  • Figure 3C shows switch 108 in a second ON position.
  • switch 108 may have been articulated from the OFF position in the direction shown by the arrows.
  • the movement of switch portion 108b is shown by arrow A and the movement of switch portion 108a is shown by arrow B.
  • switch portion 108a may have been pressed to articulate switch 108 from the OFF position to this second ON position as shown in Figure 3C .
  • decorative lighting apparatus 100 in this second ON position, decorative lighting apparatus 100 may be operating in a second operating mode.
  • this second ON position of switch 108 may correspond to an operation of decorative lighting apparatus 100 where only the light sources 106 which only produce green light are turned on so that decorative lighting apparatus 100 emits and projects only green light.
  • Figure 4 shows a top view of decorative lighting apparatus 100, including a view of body 102, switch 108, and switch visual indicator 114.
  • switch visual indicator 114 may include portions 114a, 114b, and 114c. Portions 114a, 114b, and 114c can include visual indicators that correlate the position of switch 108 to the operating modes of decorative lighting apparatus 100. For example, portion 114b may include a green color and portion 114c may include a red color. These colors may correspond to the first operating mode described with respect to Figure 3B , where decorative lighting apparatus 100 emits and projects both green light and red light.
  • articulating switch 108 toward the side of visual indicator 114 which includes green portion 114b and red portion 114c can activate the light sources 106 which produce green light and red light.
  • articulating switch 108 in this direction would turn decorative lighting apparatus 100 on to emit and project both red light and green light.
  • portion 114a may include only a green portion and may correspond to the second operating mode of decorative lighting apparatus 100 described above with respect to Figure 3C .
  • articulating switch 108 towards the side of visual indicator 114 which only includes green portion 114a can activate only the light sources 106 which produce green light, thereby activating decorative lighting apparatus 100 to emit and project only green light.
  • Light sensor 116 can also control the operation of decorative lighting apparatus 100 in conjunction with switch 108. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, light sensor 116 measures the ambient light present and can control whether light sources 106 are on or off. For example, assuming that switch 108 is in one of the two operating modes described above, light sensor may turn the appropriate light sources 106 on or off depending on the level of ambient light measured by light sensor 116. During the day, when light sensor 116 measures a level ambient light above a certain predetermined threshold, light sensor 116 may turn light sources 106 off, regardless of the position of switch 108.
  • light sensors 116 may allow light sources 106 to operate as dictated by switch 108. Accordingly, the operation of light sensor 116 can extend the lifetime of decorative lighting apparatus 100, prevent overheating of decorative lighting apparatus 100, and provide energy savings by ensuring that decorative lighting apparatus 100 is not operating continuously during high levels of ambient light when the light emitted and projected by decorative lighting apparatus 100 may be difficult to see in any event.
  • decorative lighting apparatus 100 may also include a motion switch 118. Similar to switch 108, motion switch 118 may also be disposed on a top portion of body 102 to enable a user to easily access switch 118, especially while decorative lighting apparatus 100 is positioned in use where access to other portions of decorative lighting apparatus 100 may be hindered or difficult. Motion switch 118 may also optionally include weather-proofing elements to protect motion switch 118, as well as other internal components of decorative lighting apparatus 100, from the exterior environment, including weather. For example, weather-proofing elements for motion switch 118 may include rubber, plastic, and/or other sealing elements to make it substantially waterproof, dirt-proof, and the like.
  • motion switch 118 may control any visual and/or optical effect that can be produced by decorative lighting apparatus 100, such as a motion, modulation, or articulation of the light produced by light source(s) 106.
  • motion switch 118 may turn on and off the various visual and/or optical effects produced by decorative lighting apparatus 100, such as pulsing light sources 106, activating the colored lights being produced by light sources 106 in a pattern (e.g., first red, then green, then red, the together, etc.), moving the light being emitted and projected by decorative lighting apparatus 100.
  • Moving the light being emitted and projected by decorative lighting apparatus 100 may be achieved by moving a reflective element within decorative lighting apparatus 100 so that the light projected by decorative lighting apparatus 100 on a target surface moves.
  • FIG. 6 shows an exploded view of attenuator assembly 620 of decorative lighting apparatus 100 according to certain embodiments of the present invention.
  • attenuator assembly 620 includes attenuator lower housing 602, attenuator lower base 604, attenuators 606, attenuator upper base 608, attenuator upper housing 610, and fastening elements 612 and 614.
  • Attenuator assembly 620 positions and secures attenuator 606 in the path of the light generated by light source 106 within body 102 of decorative lighting apparatus 100.
  • Figure 6 shows decorative lighting apparatus 100 only having two attenuators 606, decorative lighting apparatus 100 preferably includes an attenuator 606 for each light source 106 included in decorative lighting apparatus 100.
  • decorative lighting apparatus 100 would preferably include five attenuators 606. Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention contemplate modifications to attenuator assembly 620 shown in Figure 6 to accommodate any number of attenuators 606 that may be required in view of the number of light sources 106 employed by decorative lighting apparatus 100.
  • Attenuators 606 can include any type of attenuating device to be placed in the path of the light generated by light sources 106.
  • attenuator 606 can include an opening/slit or a lens to diffract and/or scatter the light produced by light source 106.
  • attenuators can include an optical attenuator (e.g., fixed, variable, etc.) to reduce the power of the light produced by light sources 106. Attenuators may be necessary where light sources 106 include lasers since lasers can be dangerous and can cause damage to eyesight.
  • attenuator 606 is shown to be substantially square, attenuator 606 may be any shape, such as a circle, rectangle, triangle, hexagon, octagon, or any other shape.
  • Attenuator assembly 620 includes attenuator 606 disposed between upper and lower attenuator bases 604 and 608, which is disposed between upper and lower attenuator housings 602 and 610.
  • Upper and lower attenuator bases 604 and 608 can include complementary designs and, when coupled together, preferably form a recess shaped and configured to receive attenuator 606 such that attenuator 606 is held in a substantially fixed position.
  • upper and lower attenuator housings 602 and 610 can include complementary designs and preferably include a recess, when coupled together, shaped and configured to receive the assembled upper and lower attenuator bases 604 and 608 such that the assembled upper and lower attenuator bases 604 and 608 are held in a substantially fixed position.
  • the assembled attenuator assembly 620 can be held together and mounted within housing 112 by fastening devices 612 and 614.
  • fastening devices 612 and 614 may include any type of mechanism that can hold attenuator assembly 620 together and/or mount attenuator assembly 620 within housing 112 of body 102, such as snap-fits, adhesives, glue, screws, bolts, Velcro, hinges or any other fastening mechanisms. Accordingly, fastening devices 612 and 614 can secure attenuator assembly 620 together and position attenuator 606 in the path of the light generated by light sources 106.
  • decorative lighting apparatus 100 may include an anti-theft device.
  • decorative lighting apparatus 100 may include a theft device that includes proximity sensor disposed within decorative lighting apparatus 100 and a base unit that may be disposed in a secure location, such as inside a home.
  • the anti-theft device may be configured that the proximity sensor disposed within decorative lighting apparatus 100 and the base unit must remain within a certain distance to each other for decorative lighting apparatus 100 to be operable. If the distance between the proximity sensor with decorative lighting apparatus 100 and the base unit exceeds a certain threshold distance (e.g., if decorative lighting apparatus 100 had been placed outside and is stolen and removed from the premises), anti-theft device preferably renders decorative lighting apparatus 100 inoperable.
  • the anti-theft device may include other features, such as a key-pad to enable utilizing a security code, a motion sensor with an alert mechanism (e.g., audio, visual, etc.) when decorative lighting apparatus 100 is moved without knowledge to the owner, etc.
  • decorative lighting apparatus 100 may include a solar power module configured to power decorative lighting apparatus 100.
  • decorative lighting apparatus 100 may include solar panels, such as photovoltaic panels, which can convert solar energy into electricity and store the electricity in a storage medium, such as batteries or capacitors, which can then be used to power decorative lighting apparatus 100.
  • solar panels such as photovoltaic panels
  • a storage medium such as batteries or capacitors
  • This can remove the need for decorative lighting apparatus 100 to be connected to an external power supply by, for example, having to run extension cords to the location of decorative lighting apparatus 100. Accordingly, this can enable decorative lighting apparatus 100 to be more easily placed and positioned in virtually any location.

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