KR20180014748A - Solid-state lighting fixtures with modular light sources and an electronically adjustable light beam distribution - Google Patents

Abstract

A lighting apparatus is disclosed in which a plurality of power sockets are arranged on a housing. In some embodiments, the luminaire is operatively coupled with all (or a subset of) power sockets and configured to control the light outputs of a modular solid-state light source operably interfaced with the power sockets Drivers. In some such embodiments, the luminaire also includes a power-line communication (PLC) module configured to output a PLC signal used by the driver to control the output of the modular light source. In some other embodiments, the modular light source includes a driver that can utilize a PLC signal, a command signal received from a remote source, or both, when controlling the light output.

Description

Solid-state lighting fixtures with modular light sources and an electronically adjustable light beam distribution

[One] This application is an international application claiming priority and benefit of U.S. Serial No. 14 / 725,119, filed May 29, 2015, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[2] This disclosure relates to solid-state lighting fixtures and, more particularly, to light-emitting diode (LED) -based luminaire.

[3] Conventional adjustable illumination fixtures, such as those used in the theatrical lighting, include mechanically adjustable lenses, track heads (not shown) to adjust the angle and direction of light output of the illumination fixtures, Gimbal mounts, and other mechanical parts. In order to adjust their light distribution, these conventional illumination designs rely on mechanical motions provided by actuators, motors, or other mobile components controlled by an illumination technician or other user. However, the cost of such designs is generally high, considering the complexity of the mechanical equipment needed to provide the desired degree of coordination.

[4] Figures 1A and 1B illustrate several perspective views of a luminaire constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[5] Figure 2a illustrates a cross-sectional view of a luminaire constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[6] Figure 2b illustrates a cross-sectional view of a luminaire constructed in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[7] Figure 3A illustrates a perspective view of a luminaire constructed in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[8] Figure 3b illustrates a cross-sectional view of a luminaire constructed in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[9] FIG. 4A illustrates a top view of a printed circuit board (PCB) including a plurality of power sockets configured in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[10] Figure 4b illustrates a cross-sectional view of a plurality of solid-state light sources operatively interfaced with power sockets of the PCB of Figure 4a, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[11] FIG. 4C illustrates a cross-sectional view of a plurality of solid-state light sources operatively interfaced with the power sockets of the PCB of FIG. 4A, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[12] Figures 5A and 5B are top views of a foldable PCB, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, illustrating an unfolded state and a folded state, respectively.
[13] Figure 5C illustrates a cross-sectional view of a plurality of solid-state light sources operatively interfaced with the power sockets of the folded PCB of Figure 5B, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[14] Figure 5d illustrates a cross-sectional view of a plurality of solid-state light sources operatively interfaced with the power sockets of the folded PCB of Figure 5b, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[15] Figure 6a is a side view of a solid-state light source configured in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[16] Figure 6b is a perspective view of a solid-state light source constructed in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[17] Figure 7a is a block diagram of an illumination system constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[18] Figure 7b is a block diagram of an illumination system constructed in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[19] Figure 7C is a block diagram of an illumination system constructed in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[20] Figure 8a is a cross-sectional view of a luminaire comprising an entire array of solid-state light sources and an associated image capture device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[21] FIG. 8B illustrates a top view of an exemplary scene including an exemplary target light beam distribution within the field of view (FOV) range of the image capture device of FIG. 8A, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[22] Figure 8C is a cross-sectional view of a luminaire after removing a few extra solid-state light sources and associated image capture devices, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[23] Figures 9a and 9b illustrate some exemplary types of solid-state light sources, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
These and other features of the embodiments will be better understood by reading the following detailed description together with the drawings described herein. The accompanying drawings are not intended to be drawn to scale. In the drawings, each identical or nearly identical component illustrated in the various figures may be represented by the same number. For purposes of clarity, not all components may be labeled in all drawings.

[25] A lighting apparatus is disclosed in which a plurality of power sockets are arranged on a housing. In some embodiments, the luminaire is operatively coupled with all (or a subset of) power sockets and configured to control the light outputs of a modular solid-state light source operably interfaced with the power sockets Drivers. In some instances where the power sockets are wired in series, the driver may be, for example, a constant current driver. In some embodiments, the luminaire includes a PLC module configured to output a power-line communication (PLC) signal used by the driver to control the output of the modular light source. According to some other embodiments, the modular light source includes a driver that can utilize a PLC signal, a command signal received from a remote source, or both, when controlling the light output. In some embodiments, the power sockets are populated on a printed circuit board (PCB), and in some cases it may be foldable. The modular solid-state light sources may be electronically controlled to provide a host lighting fixture with an electronically adjustable light beam distribution capable of highly adjustable light emission, in accordance with some embodiments. In some cases, the modular light sources may allow the host lighting fixture to use a minimal or otherwise reduced amount of such light sources to create a target light beam distribution for a given space or illumination application, Thereby reducing the cost and difficulty of commissioning. Numerous configurations and modifications will become apparent in light of the present disclosure.

General overview

[26] Conventional solid-state lighting fixtures typically have a fixed light beam distribution that is determined by their optical structure. Thus, these fixtures do not allow the user to adjust the light distribution without physically changing, moving or replacing the fixture. Given these limitations of existing designs, it is usually necessary to use a group of specific lighting fixtures with specific candlepower distributions to fill a given space. For example, in the exemplary context of retail lighting, existing lighting designs use a series of individual solid-state lamps that must be individually physically focused and focused in an iterative manner during installation and commissioning to illuminate the displayed products . In addition, such lighting designs are generally expensive, given the complexity of the mechanical equipment required to provide the desired degree of tunability. Moreover, the components of these types of systems can be manually adjusted, for example, in areas that are generally out of reach without the use of ladders, scaffolding, or aerial work platforms, There is a safety concern associated with the need to repair, and replace.

[27] Thus, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a luminaire is disclosed in which a plurality of power sockets are arranged over a housing. In some embodiments, the luminaire includes drivers configured to control the light output of a modular solid-state light source operably coupled to and operatively interfaced with all (or a subset of) power sockets do. In some instances where the power sockets are wired in series, the driver may be, for example, a constant current driver. In some embodiments, the luminaire includes a power-line communication (PLC) module configured to output a PLC signal used by the driver in controlling the output of the modular light source. In some other embodiments, the modular light source includes a driver that can use a PLC signal in controlling light output, a command signal received from a remote source, or both. In some embodiments, the power sockets are populated on a printed circuit board (PCB), which may be foldable in some cases. The modular light sources may be electronically controlled to provide an electronically adjustable light beam distribution to the host lighting fixture that is capable of highly tunable light emissions, in accordance with some embodiments. In some cases, the modular light sources allow the host lighting fixture to use a minimal or otherwise reduced amount of such light sources to create a target light beam distribution for a given space or illumination application, Thereby reducing the cost and difficulty.

[28] According to some embodiments, a modular solid-state light source configured as described herein can be interfaced to, or otherwise operatively interfaced with, a given power socket of the disclosed luminaire. The arrangement of the modular solid-state light sources operatively interfaced with the power sockets of the lighting fixture may, according to some embodiments, be customized as desired for a given target application or end-use. In some cases, only such modular solid-state light sources needed to produce a target light beam distribution for a given space or target illumination application may be installed with the lighting fixture, so that a modular, Minimizing or otherwise reducing the total amount of solid-state light sources. In this way, the disclosed luminaire can be used not only to create customized light beam patterns that enable highly flexible light distributions while realizing, for example, an improvement in illumination efficiency, but also in comparison with existing solid- Thereby providing easier installation and commissioning and reduced cost. According to some embodiments, the modular solid state light sources of the disclosed luminaire may be allowed to switch between the initial setup as an illumination design configuration tool and the final setup for installation as described. Thus, as will be appreciated in view of the present disclosure, the flexibility of the distribution of the light beam is maintained without the total cost of the entire array of solid-state light sources, which would be prohibitively expensive for a given illumination application, . In some cases, using a filler plug, a knockout piece, or other suitable element (e.g., for safety, aesthetics, etc.), the empty power sockets of the disclosed luminaire are subjected to blanking blanks.

) 램프와 같은 독립형(free-standing) 조명 디바이스로서 구성될 수 있다. 본 개시내용에 비추어 인식될 수 있는 바와 같이, 그러한 설계는 비교적 콤팩트한 조명 픽스처에서 조명 방향 및 각도 분포에 대하여 큰 유연성을 허용할 수 있다.[29] According to some embodiments, one or more solid-state emitters of each modular solid-state light source may be addressed individually, in one or more groupings, or both have. Thus, modular solid-state light sources can be electronically controlled individually, in conjunction with each other, or both, to provide a host lighting fixture with an electronically adjustable light beam distribution capable of highly tunable light emissions have. In some embodiments, the luminaire may be configured, among other things, mounted on, suspended from, or extending therefrom, such as, for example, a drop ceiling tile or wall. In some other embodiments, the illuminator may be, among other things, a desk lamp or torch

) Lamps. ≪ / RTI > As can be appreciated in light of this disclosure, such a design may allow greater flexibility for illumination direction and angular distribution in relatively compact illumination fixtures.

[30] According to some embodiments, a modular solid-state light source configured as described herein may be configured to output the output of its solid-state emitters individually, in conjunction with each other, or both (e.g., as an array or grouping, As part of an array or grouping, one or more controllers and driver circuits that can be used to electronically control, or otherwise communicatively coupled therewith, thereby electronically controlling the output of the host lighting apparatus as a whole do. In some cases, a controller configured as described herein may be configured to perform electronic adjustment of the beam direction, beam angle, beam distribution, beam diameter, or any combination of any one or more of these to each modular solid- State light source (or a subset of the available modular solid-state light sources). In some such cases, this may allow customization of the beam spot size, position, angular distribution of the host lighting fixture, or a combination of any one or more of these. In some cases, the disclosed driver can provide dimming, color mixing, color tuning, or a combination thereof, as desired for a given target application or end-use, for example, by providing electronic adjustment of light brightness, light color, Any one or a combination of the above. According to some embodiments, the solid-state emitters of a luminaire configured as described herein may be configured to provide a beam angle and distribution, for example, without mechanical access to the luminaire, As shown in FIG. In a more general sense, according to one embodiment, the characteristics of the light output of a luminaire configured as described herein may be electronically adjusted without requiring mechanical motions, unlike conventional illumination systems. Also, as discussed herein, according to some embodiments, the control of the emissions of the disclosed luminaire may include, but is not limited to, a wide range of control interfaces (both wired and wireless), such as a switch array, Sensitive surface or device, or a computer vision system (e. G., It may be a gesture-sensitive, activity-sensitive, Or motion-sensitive), depending on the application. In some cases, a given control interface may be configured to allow a user to quickly and easily reconfigure the light distribution as desired in a given space.

[31] According to some embodiments, the disclosed luminaire may include a concave light (e.g., a light source) mounted on or suspended from a ceiling, wall, floor, stair, or other suitable surface, as will be clear in light of this disclosure recessed light, pendant light, sconce, and the like. In some other embodiments, the disclosed luminaire can be configured as a standalone lighting device, such as, for example, a desk lamp or a torch lamp. In some other embodiments, a luminaire configured as described herein may be configured to be mounted on a drop ceiling tile (e.g., 1 ft. X 1 ft., 2 ft. X 2 ft., 2 ft. X 4 ft., 4 ft. X 4 ft., Or greater). In some other embodiments, the disclosed luminaire may be configured to replace a drop ceiling tile, for example, in a drop ceiling grid. In some other embodiments, a lighting device configured as described herein may be (eg, plastered into a ceiling, wall, or other structure) embedded into a given mounting surface, either partially or wholly. In some such cases, the seamless appearance between the luminaire and the mounting surface may be provided, for example, so that only the aperture through which light passes is visible. Some embodiments may be configured to provide an electronically tunable light beam distribution, e.g., without requiring mechanical movement and a typical compact form factor. A number of suitable configurations will be apparent in light of the present disclosure.

[32] As will be appreciated in light of this disclosure, a luminaire configured as described herein may be adapted to accommodate any of a wide range of lighting applications and contexts, in accordance with some embodiments, Adaptive illumination can be provided. For example, some embodiments may provide downlighting that is adaptable to small area and large area tasks (e.g., high intensity with adjustable distribution and directional beams). Some embodiments may use accent lighting of any of a wide variety of distributions (e.g., narrow, wide, asymmetric, tilted, Gaussian, batwing, or other specifically shaped beam distribution) accent lighting or area lighting. By turning on / off off, dimming, or otherwise adjusting the intensity of various combinations of solid state emitters of the luminaire, the light beam output can be adjusted, for example, to produce a uniform illumination on a given surface To fill the space with light, or to generate illumination distributions of any desired area. Some embodiments may be used in a wide range of lighting applications and contexts, including retail and personal care, among others. Some embodiments may provide simplified optical output aiming, commissioning, installation, or a combination of any one or more of these compared to existing designs and approaches. Numerous suitable uses and applications will become apparent in light of the present disclosure.

[33] As will be further appreciated in light of the present disclosure, a luminaire configured as described herein can, in a general sense, be capable of producing a highly tunable light output without requiring mechanical movement of the luminaire component Robust, intelligent multi-purpose lighting platform. Some embodiments can provide higher levels of light beam tunability, for example, compared to conventional illumination designs that use larger moving mechanical components. Some embodiments may realize a reduction in cost as a result of, for example, the use of longer life solid-state devices and realize a reduction in installation, operation, commissioning and other labor costs. Moreover, the scalability and orientation of the luminaire configured as described herein may depend on certain lighting contexts or applications (e.g., downward-facing, such as a drop ceiling lighting fixture, Pendant lighting fixtures, desk lamps, etc., upward-facing, such as indirect lighting aiming at the ceiling). In some instances, a luminaire provided using the disclosed techniques may be a partially or fully assembled luminaire unit or kit or other collection of discrete components (e.g., a housing, a solid, -State light source modules, etc.).

System Architecture and Behavior

[34] FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate several perspective views of a lighting device 100 constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. 2A illustrates a cross-sectional view of a luminaire 100 configured in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. 2B illustrates a cross-sectional view of a luminaire 100 constructed in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. Figures 3A and 3B illustrate perspective and cross-sectional views, respectively, of a luminaire 100 constructed in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[35] As can be seen from the figures, the lighting fixture 100 includes a housing 110. The shape of the housing 110 may be customized as desired for a given target application or end-use and may in some cases be a desired overlap amount for a given light beam emitted by the lighting device 100, As shown in FIG. In some embodiments, such as those illustrated in FIG. 2A, the lighting device 100 may be generally hemispherical (e.g., hemispherical, sub-hemispherical, hyper-hemispherical, And may include a housing 110 of an oblate hemispherical shape. In some other embodiments, as illustrated in Figure 2B, the luminaire 100 may include, among other things, a can-style recessed light housing 110, such as an insulation contact housing, A housing or an AT (airtight) housing, and the like. In some other embodiments, the lighting device 100 may include one or more of the planar inner surfaces 112, outer surfaces 114, or both, of a triangular, rectangular, or trapezoidal geometry, among others (E.g., a platonic solid-type) housing 110 that provides a generally rectangular, generally rectangular, In some instances, the housing 110 may have a non-planar inner surface 112, a non-planar outer surface 114, or both, of generally contoured or otherwise planar contours. In some cases, the housing 110 may have a non-planar inner surface 112, a non-planar outer surface 114, or both, of faceted, angled, articulated, or otherwise non-planar contours . The housing 110 may be partially or wholly concave or convex in shape, in accordance with some embodiments. A number of suitable configurations for the housing 110 will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

[36] The dimensions of the housing 110 may be customized as desired for a given target application or end-use. In some cases, the housing 110 may be in the range of about 1-24 inches (e.g., about 1-6 inches, about 6-12 inches, about 12-18 inches, about 18-24 inches, Range of any other sub-range within a range of inches). In some other instances, the housing 110 has a width of about 24 inches or greater (e.g., about 30 inches or greater; about 36 inches or greater; about 42 inches or greater; about 48 inches or greater) Or diameter. In some cases, the housing 110 may be in the range of about 1-24 inches (e.g., about 1-6 inches, about 6-12 inches, about 12-18 inches, about 18-24 inches, And any other sub-range within a range of inches. Other suitable sizes for the housing 110 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of the present disclosure.

[37] According to some embodiments, the geometry and dimensions of the housing 110 may be determined by, for example, the specific mounting surface 10 (on which the housing 110 will be mounted) or the housing 110 (E.g., mounted on a drop ceiling tile, suspended from a ceiling or other overhead structure, extending from a wall, floor, or stairway), partially or wholly embedded in a ceiling, wall, , Configured as a stand-alone or other type of portable lighting device). In some embodiments, the housing 110 may include a drop ceiling tile (e.g., 1 ft. X 1 ft., 2 ft. X 2 ft., 2 ft.) For installation in a drop ceiling grid (E.g., 4 x 4 ft., 4 ft. X 4 ft., Or greater), or alternatively may be configured as a troffer. In some cases, the geometry and dimensions of the housing 110 can be selected based, in part or in whole, on the dimensions of a given aperture 15 (described below) through which the illumination of the lighting device 100 passes .

[38] According to some embodiments, the housing 110 is configured to house or otherwise support one or more solid-state light sources 120 (described below) of the light fixture 100, as well as a solid-state light source (S) 120 to the ambient environment. To this end, the housing 110 may be made of any suitable material, such as, for example, aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), brass, steel, sheet metal, cast metal, thermally conductive material (E.g., ceramic, plastic, etc.), or a combination thereof. Other suitable materials that can constitute the housing 110 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

[39] As further seen from the figures, the luminaire 100 includes one or more power sockets 116 arranged on its housing 110. A given power socket 116 may be configured to operatively interface with a given solid-state light source 120 (described below), which, according to some embodiments, allows the solid-state light source 120 to draw power have. To this end, a given power socket 116 of the luminaire 100 may be any standard, custom or proprietary power connection or receptacle, as desired for a given target application or end-use. For example, in some embodiments, a given power socket 116 may be configured as a DC connector or power socket, such as a cigarette lighter receptacle, or other automotive auxiliary power receptacle, which may typically be found in automobiles. In some such cases, the power socket 116 may comply with, for example, ANSI / SAE standard J563 (standard for 12 volt cigarette lighters, power outlets and accessory plugs). In some other embodiments, a given power socket 116 may be, for example, a threaded lampholder, a multi-pin socket (e.g., a 2-pin, 3-pin or the like), a twist- Or a bayonet connector socket. In some other embodiments, a given power socket 116 may be configured as a simple punched sheet metal hole, for example, with an array of any desired electrical connections. In some cases, a given power socket 116 of the lighting fixture 100 may be configured to comply with, for example, one or more Zhaga consortium standards. As will be appreciated in light of this disclosure, the amount and arrangement of power socket (s) 116 may be customized as desired for a given target application or end-use. In addition, the power socket (s) 116 of the lighting fixture 100 may be wired in parallel or in series, partially or wholly as desired. In some embodiments, a given power socket 116 may not be inserted or otherwise interposed, for example, with a solid-state light source 120, a filler plug 117 (described below), or other designated element And may be configured to be shorted electrically if not interfaced.

[40] In some embodiments, a given power socket 116 may be configured to facilitate heat dissipation for a given solid-state light source 120 that is operatively interfaced therewith. To this end, a given power socket 116 may be configured, in part or in whole, from a thermally conductive material, such as, for example, any of the exemplary materials described above relative to the housing 110. In some cases, a given power socket 116 may be coupled to a housing 110, a heat sink portion 130 (described below) of a given solid-state light source 120 operatively interfaced with the housing, , Thermally coupled, or coupled to both. ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 > Other suitable configurations for the power socket (s) 116 of the luminaire 100 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

[41] According to some embodiments, the power socket (s) 116 may optionally be disposed on or within the frame 115 or other suitable support structure. Optional frame 115 may be configured in part or in whole from a thermally conductive material, such as, for example, any of the exemplary materials discussed above with respect to housing 110. In addition, the size and geometry of such support structures can be customized as desired. In some cases, the optional support structure may include, for example, a housing 110, a heat sink portion 130 (described below) of a given solid-state light source 120 that is operatively interfaced with the housing, , Thermally coupled, or coupled to both. ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 > Other suitable configurations for a given optional support structure of the luminaire 100 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

[42] According to some alternative embodiments, the power socket (s) 116 may be optionally located on or within a PCB (printed circuit board) 118 or other suitable inclusions or substrate. According to some embodiments, other electronic components and devices associated with a given power socket 116 (e.g., for coupling coupling with driver 140, controller 180, etc.) May be disposed on or within a given PCB 118. [ In some cases, a given power socket 116 and its associated components may be coupled to one or more components, such as a surface mount technology (SMT) component placement system (e.g., a pick-and-place machine) May be configured as a surface-mount device (SMD) disposed over a given PCB 118 via any other suitable means of the device. According to some embodiments, a given PCB 118 may be constructed, in part or in whole, from a thermally conductive material, such as, for example, any of the exemplary materials discussed above with respect to the housing 110. In some cases, a given PCB 118 may be physically connected to a housing 110, a heat sink portion 130 (described below) of a given solid-state light source 120 that is operatively interfaced with the housing, or both May be coupled, thermally coupled, or both.

[43] 4A illustrates a top view of a PCB 118 including a plurality of power sockets 116 constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4B illustrates a cross-sectional view of a plurality of solid-state light sources 120a operatively interfaced with power sockets 116 of PCB 118 of FIG. 4A, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4C illustrates a cross-sectional view of a plurality of solid-state light sources 120b operatively interfaced with the power sockets 116 of the PCB 118 of FIG. 4A, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. As can be seen from these figures, in some embodiments, a given PCB 118 may be formed of a sheet or strip, for example, configured to be bent or otherwise shaped as desired. To this end, according to some embodiments, a given PCB 118 may be flexible or articulated (e.g., with one or more joints or other defined flexing points). In some embodiments, a given PCB 118 may be flat or otherwise substantially planar. In some cases, the power socket (s) 116 may be tilted at an angle to a given PCB 118 to allow, for example, beam angles of each solid-state light source 120 to diverge or converge, Provides a tunable angular distribution as desired for a given target application or end-use.

[44] Although the present disclosure is not limited in this respect, in some other embodiments, a given PCB 118 may be formed as a patterned piece that is configured to be folded, collapsed, or both as desired . For example, consider FIGS. 5A and 5B, respectively illustrating plan views of a foldable PCB 118 in a folded state and a foldable PCB 118 in a folded state, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5C illustrates a cross-sectional view of a plurality of solid-state light sources 120a operatively interfaced with power sockets 116 of the folded PCB 118 of FIG. 5B, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 5D illustrates a cross-sectional view of a plurality of solid-state light sources 120b operatively interfaced with power sockets 116 of the folded PCB 118 of FIG. 5B, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure . In a more general sense, a given PCB 118 may be configured to conform substantially to (e.g., within a given tolerance) the contour of a given surface (e.g., inner surface 112; outer surface 114) May be articulated, flexible, or otherwise constructed. A number of configurations for one or more PCBs 118 of the lighting fixture 100 will be apparent in light of the present disclosure.

[45] As noted above, the power sockets 116 of the luminaire 100 may be configured to operatively interface with the solid-state light sources 120, according to some embodiments. 6A is a side view of a solid-state light source 120a constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. 6B is a perspective view of a solid-state light source 120b constructed in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. For the sake of consistency and comprehension of the present disclosure, solid-state light sources 120a and 120b may be collectively referred to generally as solid-state light sources 120, except where otherwise referenced individually.

[46] A given solid-state light source 120 may be configured, according to some embodiments, to operatively interfere with a given power socket 116, for example, to draw power from its light source and control its output, And may have any of a wide variety of configurations for purposes. 6A, a given solid-state light source 120 may include a generally solid-state light source 120, typically a flashlight-type light source, which may be interfaced or otherwise operably interfaced or otherwise operable within a given power socket 116. For example, in some embodiments, May have an insertion configuration. In some embodiments, a given solid-state light source 120 may be configured with a cigarette lighter plug or other auxiliary power plug that may be used with an automotive cigarette lighter receptacle or other automotive auxiliary DC power receptacle. In some such cases, the solid-state light source 120 may operate with a power socket 116 that complies with, for example, ANSI / SAE standard J563 (standard for 12 volt cigarette lighters, power outlets and accessory plugs) Possibly interfacing. 6B, a given solid-state light source 120 may include a plurality of pins 144, such as an OSRAM MINISTAR (TM) lamp, available from Osram Sylvania, Inc., (E.g., a 2-pin, 3-pin, or other) solid-state lamp. In some other embodiments, a given solid-state light source 120 may be comprised of, for example, a threaded base including an electrical foot contact, a twist-lock mounting base, or a bayonet connector base, among others . In a more general sense, the geometry and dimensions of a given solid-state light source 120 are such that the solid-state light source 120 is coupled with a given power socket 116, as desired for a given target application or end- Can be customized to be any standard, custom or proprietary fitting size for use.

[47] In accordance with some embodiments, the interactive interface of a given solid-state light source 120 with a given power socket 116, for example, to assist in dissipating heat to the surrounding environment, May provide a thermal path between the populated solid-state emitter (s) 122 (described below) and the housing 110. Furthermore, a given solid-state light source 120 may be configured in part or in whole from a thermally conductive material, such as, for example, any of the exemplary materials described above relative to the housing 110.

[48] According to some embodiments, a given solid-state light source 120 may include one or more solid-state emitters 122. Given solid-state emitters 122 may be any semiconductor light source device, such as, among others, a light-emitting diode (LED), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a polymer light- Or a combination thereof. A given solid-state emitter 122 may be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation (e.g., light) from a visible spectrum band, an infrared (IR) spectral band, an ultraviolet (UV) spectral band, Lt; / RTI > In some embodiments, a given solid-state emitter 122 may be configured for emissions of a single correlated color temperature (CCT) (e.g., a white light emitting semiconductor light source). In some other embodiments, a given solid-state emitter 122 may be configured for color-tunable emissions; For example, given a solid-state emitter 122, among other things, red-green-blue (RGB), red-green-blue-yellow (RGBY) Color (e.g., two-color, three-color, etc.) semiconductor light source configured for a combination of emissions such as dual-white, or combinations thereof. In some cases, a given solid-state emitter 122 may be configured, for example, as a high-brightness semiconductor light source. In some embodiments, a given solid-state emitter 122 of the lighting device 100 may be provided with any one or more of the above-mentioned exemplary radiation capabilities.

), 높은 방사휘도(radiance), 또는 둘 모두를 갖는 솔리드-스테이트 광원들(120)을 제공하는 것이 바람직할 수 있다. 따라서, 일부 실시예들에 따르면, LARP를 이용하는 주어진 솔리드-스테이트 광원(120)은, 예컨대, 입사광을 더 긴 파장(들)으로 하향변환시키는 원격 인광체(phosphor)를 여기시키기 위해 하나 또는 그 초과의 단파장 레이저 다이오드 솔리드-스테이트 이미터들(122)을 이용할 수 있다. 일부 경우들에서, 이는, 일반적으로 좁은 스펙트럼 영역 내에서 방사하는 레이저 다이오드 솔리드-스테이트 이미터(122)에 의해서만 제공될 수 있는 것보다 더 넓은 타겟 스펙트럼 범위에 걸쳐있는 광에 높은 방사휘도(radiance)를 제공하도록 도울 수 있다. 일부 경우들에서, 예컨대, 레이저 다이오드 솔리드-스테이트 이미터(122)에 의해 원격 인광체 상으로 방사되는 레이저 광을 초점을 맞추거나, 집중시키거나, 또는 이 둘 모두를 함으로써 작은 빔 스팟 크기 및 그에 따른 낮은 에텐듀가 제공될 수 있다. 예시적인 실시예에서, 인광체가 반사 표면에 임베딩될 수 있으므로, 후방-지향된 발광 광은, 인광체를 통해 역방향으로 트래버싱함으로써 레이저 다이오드 솔리드-스테이트 이미터(122)의 방향으로 역방향으로 리턴된다.According to some embodiments, a given solid-state light source 120 of the lighting device 100 may include a laser diode solid-state emitter 122 and may be a laser-activated remote phosphor (LARP) . As will be appreciated in light of this disclosure, laser diodes typically have small source size and small angular deviations. However, as will be additionally recognized, in some cases, a low etendue ("

It may be desirable to provide solid-state light sources 120 with high intensity, high radiation intensity, or both. Thus, in accordance with some embodiments, a given solid-state light source 120 using LARP may include one or more (e.g., one or more) light sources to excite a remote phosphor that down converts the incident light to longer wavelength Short-wavelength laser diode solid-state emitters 122 may be used. In some cases, this may result in high radiance to light that spans a wider target spectral range than can be provided only by the laser diode solid-state emitter 122, which typically emits within a narrow spectral range. ≪ / RTI > In some cases, for example, by focusing or concentrating the laser light emitted by the laser diode solid-state emitter 122 onto the remote phosphor, or both, a small beam spot size and corresponding Low etendue can be provided. In the exemplary embodiment, since the phosphor can be embedded in the reflective surface, the back-directed emissive light is returned in the reverse direction in the direction of the laser diode solid-state emitter 122 by traversing in the reverse direction through the phosphor.

[50] According to some embodiments, a given solid-state emitter 122 may be individually addressable, addressable in one or more groupings, or both addressable. Accordingly, the solid-state light source (s) 120 of the luminaire 100 provide, according to some embodiments, a luminaire 100 having an electronically adjustable light beam distribution capable of highly tunable light emission Or may be electronically controlled, either individually, in conjunction with each other, or both. Other suitable configurations for one or more solid-state emitters 122 of a given solid-state light source 120 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of the present disclosure.

[51] The solid-state emitter (s) 122 of a given solid-state light source 120 may be packaged or unpackaged as desired, and in some cases may be printed circuit board (PCB) 124 or other suitable Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > medium / substrate. ≪ / RTI > In some embodiments, all (or some subsets) of solid-state emitters 122 of a given solid-state light source 120 may have their own associated PCBs 124. In some such cases, all of these PCBs 124 (or some subset) may be interconnected via interconnecting wires or any other suitable interconnecting means, for example, as will be apparent in light of this disclosure. . In some embodiments, all (or some subsets) of solid-state emitters 122 of a given solid-state light source 120 may share a single PCB 124. In some such cases, the shared PCB 124 may be folded, faceted, articulated, flexible, or otherwise oriented to target the solid-state emitters 122 of the solid-state light source 120 as desired It can be constructed in other ways. In some cases, a given PCB 124 may include additional components (e.g., resistors, transistors, integrated circuits, etc.) populated at the top. In some cases, the power and control connections for a given solid-state emitter 122 may be routed from a given PCB 124 to a driver 140 (described below) or to another device or component as desired . Other suitable configurations for one or more PCBs 124 of a given solid-state light source 120 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

The optics (s) 126 of a given solid-state light source 120 may include light emitted by the optically coupled solid-state emitter (s) 122 (eg, visible light, UV, IR Or the like) of one or more wavelengths of interest. To this end, the optic (s) 126, any suitable optical material, such as, among other things, for example, poly (methyl methacrylate) polymer, sapphire, such as (PMMA) or polycarbonate (Al ₂ O ₃₎ (E.g., windows, lenses, dome, etc.) formed from ceramics, glass, or any combination thereof, such as glass, aluminum, or YAG (yttrium aluminum garnet). In some cases, the optics (s) 126 of a given solid-state light source 120 may be formed from a single (e.g., monolithic) piece of optical material to provide a single continuous optical structure. In some other instances, the optics (s) 126 of a given solid-state light source 120 may be formed from multiple pieces of optical material to provide a multi-piece optical structure. In some cases, the optic (s) 126 of a given solid-state light source 120 may be integrated, in part or in whole, with its given solid-state emitter 122. The size and geometry of the optics (s) 126 of a given solid-state light source 120 may be customized as desired for a given target application or end-use.

[53] The optics (s) 126 of a given solid-state light source 120 may be configured to focus, collimate, or both, the light transmitted therethrough, according to some embodiments. In some cases, the optic (s) 126 may include a narrow focusing lens, a fisheye lens, or both, which may be constructed as typically performed. In some embodiments, optics (s) 126 may include one or more optical structures (e. G., Prismatic structures) that are configured to cause light beams exiting optic (s) 126 to converge or diverge as needed The light beams generated by the host lighting apparatus 100 have a beam spot overlap of a minimum, maximum, or other given degree. These optical structures may be embedded, on the surface, or both. In some instances, the optics (s) 126 of a given solid-state light source 120 may have optical properties, such as, among other things, an anti-reflective coating, reflector, diffuser, polarizer, A brightness enhancer, a phosphor material that converts the light received thereby to light of a different wavelength, or a combination thereof.

[54] In some embodiments, a given solid-state light source 120 may be configured for interchangeable optics 126 that may be swapped, as required for a given target application or end-use. In some embodiments, a given solid-state light source 120 may be configured such that all of its constituent solid-state emitters 122 share its optic (s) 126. However, in some alternative embodiments, a given solid-state light source 120 may be configured such that a first subset of its constituent solid-state emitters 122 share a first subset of optics (s) 126 , A second subset of its constituent solid-state emitters 122 may be configured to share a second, different subset of optics (s) 126. In some embodiments, a given solid-state light source 120 may be optically coupled with optics (s) 126, each of whose constituent solid-state emitters 122 is diverted in its own unique or otherwise Ring. In some embodiments, all (or some subsets) of solid-state emitters (s) 122 of a given solid-state light source 120 are all of the solid-state light emitter (s) 122 (S) 126 that diverge or converge as the light output of the light (s) (or some subset) emerges from such optics (s) 126. Other suitable configurations for the optics (s) 126 of a given solid-state light source 120 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of the present disclosure.

[55] In some embodiments, such as the embodiment of FIG. 6B, a given solid-state light source 120 may optionally include a reflector portion 127. The selective reflector portion 127 may be an axial reflector, a side reflector, or other reflector that is typically made up. The selective reflector portion 127 may be formed, in part or in whole, from a reflective material, such as, among others, silver (Ag), gold (Au), aluminum (Al), or combinations thereof. Other suitable configurations for the selective reflector portion 127 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of the present disclosure.

[56] According to some embodiments, a given solid-state light source 120 may optionally include a beam angle adjuster 128. The optional beam angle adjuster 128 may be used to electronically adjust, mechanically adjust, or both adjust the beam angle of the solid-state emitter (s) 122 of the host solid-state light source 120, . ≪ / RTI > This adjustment through optional beam angle adjuster 128 may be performed automatically (e.g., via controller 180 described below) or manually (e.g., by a user) or both May be customized as desired for a given target application or end-use. Other suitable configurations for optional beam angle adjuster 128 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

[57] According to some embodiments, a given solid-state light source 120 may include one or more drivers 140 configured to use to control the output of its solid-state emitter (s) 122, Lt; / RTI > A given driver 140 may be, for example, a single-channel or multi-channel electronic driver. In some embodiments, a given driver 140 (as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B) is separated from a given solid-state light source 120 and is operably coupled to this light source, for example, a light source 120 May be operably coupled to the light source through a power socket 116 operatively interfaced. In some other embodiments, a given driver 140 (e.g., as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B) may be integrated with a given solid-state light source 120 or otherwise on-board . In some cases, a given driver 140 may be controlled via the controller 180 (described below), in part or in whole, using any suitable wired or wireless communication means.

[58] According to some embodiments, a given driver 140 may be configured to control the output of a given solid-state emitter 122, or grouping thereof. For example, the driver 140 may be configured to control, among other things, an on / off state, a dimming level, a radiated color, a correlated color temperature (CCT), a color saturation, or a combination thereof. Driver 140 may be coupled to any suitable driving technique such as, among other things, a pulse-width modulation (PWM) dimming protocol, a current dimming protocol, a triode for alternating current (TRIAC) dimming protocol, a constant current dimmer driver dimming protocol (PFM) dimming protocol, pulse-code modulation (PCM) dimming protocol, dimming before the input of the driver 140 to adjust the AC voltage, Main) dimming protocol, or a combination thereof. In an exemplary case, the given driver 140 may be an OSRAM ET-LED 2W-30W 12V Electronic Transformer Ballast Driver, available from Osram Sylvania, Inc. In accordance with some embodiments, a given driver 140 may include one or more of the power sockets 116 of the lighting device 100 that may be wired as desired in parallel or in series as previously described And may be configured to serve as a voltage source. In some embodiments, the power sockets 116 of the lighting fixture 100 may be wired in series and the constant current driver 140 may be operably coupled thereto. In some such cases, the power sockets 116 may be electrically coupled to the solid-state light source 120 when the solid-state light source 120, the filler plug 117 (described below), or other suitable elements are omitted from any of the plurality . ≪ / RTI > Given driver 140 and other suitable configurations for lighting control and driving techniques will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of the present disclosure.

[59] According to some embodiments, a given solid-state light source 120 may optionally include an integrated or otherwise on-board energy storage device 142, such as a battery, a supercapacitor (e.g., an ultracapacitor) , Or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the optional energy storage device 142 is electrically coupled to a driver 140 that is also integrated or otherwise on-boarded with its solid-state light source 120 (e.g., as in FIG. 6A) Lt; / RTI > In some embodiments, the optional energy storage device 142 may be electrically coupled to a driver 140 that is separate from the solid-state light source 120 (e.g., as in FIGS. 2A and 2B). Other suitable configurations for a given optional energy storage device 142 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

[60] In some embodiments, a given solid-state light source 120 may be configured to facilitate heat dissipation to the solid-state light emitter (s) 122 of its light source 120 (e.g., And a heat sink portion 130, such as in FIG. To this end, the optional heat sink portion 130 may be partially or wholly configured, for example, from a thermally conductive material such as any of the exemplary materials discussed above with respect to the housing 110. Optional heat sink portion 130 may include any feature typically used in thermal management for electronic components and may include an array of fins, foils, or both in some embodiments . Other suitable configurations for the optional heat sink portion 130 of a given solid-state light source 120 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of the present disclosure.

[61] According to some embodiments, the lighting device 100 may optionally include a communication module 170. The optional communication module 170 may be any of a variety of suitable means, such as wired or wireless communication (or, among other things, using Universal Serial Bus (USB), Ethernet, FireWire, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Both). In some cases, the optional communications module 170 may be configured to transmit or receive signals (e.g., both), such as data relating to data, such as temperature, duration of operation, or any other desired information. According to some embodiments, the optional communication module 170 includes a PLC module 148, a given driver 140, and a memory module 142 in the control of a given solid-state light source 120 that is operatively interfaced with a given power socket 116, May be configured for use with a given controller 180 (described below), a control interface 200 (described below), or a combination thereof. Other suitable configurations for the optional communication module 170 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

[62] According to some embodiments, a given solid-state light source 120 may optionally include a communication module 172. The optional communications module 172 may include a PLC module 148, a given driver 140, a given controller 180 (described in more detail below) for controlling a given solid-state light source 120 that is operatively interfaced with a given power socket 116 , Control interface 200 (described below), or a combination thereof. To this end, the communication module 172 may be provided with any of the exemplary configurations described above for the communication module 170, for example. Other suitable configurations for the optional communication module 172 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of the present disclosure.

[63] As will be appreciated in light of this disclosure, a given solid-state light source 120 may also include other solid-state lighting circuits and components or otherwise be operably coupled thereto. For example, a given solid-state light source 120 may host a power conversion circuit such as an electrical ballast circuit for converting an AC signal to a DC signal at a desired current and voltage to power a given solid-state light source 120 Or otherwise operably coupled thereto. A given solid-state light source 120 may be configured to couple or otherwise operably couple a constant current / voltage driver component. A given solid-state light source 120 may be configured to couple or otherwise operably couple a transmitter, a receiver, or a component of both the transmitter and the receiver (e.g., a transceiver). A given solid-state light source 120 may be configured to couple or otherwise operably couple an internal processing component. In some such cases, such optional circuitry and components may include, according to some embodiments, one or more drivers 140 integrated into a given solid-state light source 120 or lighting fixture 100, As shown in FIG.

[64] In some embodiments, the lighting device 100 may optionally include a power-line communication (PLC) module 148 or otherwise be operably coupled thereto. The PLC module 148 may be configured to output one or more PLC signals and may be configured to accomplish its purpose typically. The PLC signal (s) may be received by a given driver 140, for example, via a common DC communication bus or other suitable interconnect. Driver 140 may utilize the received PLC signal (s) in the control of the optical output of a given solid-state light source 120 operatively coupled thereto. In some embodiments, the processor (s) 160 of the lighting fixture 100 may receive the communication module 200 from the control interface 200 (e.g., via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, DMX, (S) received via the PLC module 170 and the PLC module 148. [ These command signal (s) may be used to control the PLC signal output of the PLC module 148.

[65] The arrangement (e.g., amount, density) of the power sockets 116 with respect to the lighting fixture 100 can be customized as desired for a given target application or end-use application. The arrangement may be based on considerations, such as, among other things, the dimensions of the housing 110, the geometry of the housing 110, the target light distribution achieved through the lighting fixture 100, Can be selected. In some embodiments, such as the embodiment of Figures 2A-2B, the luminaire 100 includes one or more solid-state light sources (e.g., 120 and configured such that the light beams that are emitted from the light source and pass through a given aperture 15 in the mounting surface 10 converge. In some alternative embodiments, such as the embodiment of Figure 3B, the luminaire 100 includes one or more solid-state light sources 120 arranged on the exterior surface 114 of the luminaire's housing 110, And may be configured to emit the light beams emitted from the light source. In either case, the angular spacing of the solid-state light source (s) 120 of the luminaire 100 can be tailored to provide any given light beam distribution as desired for a given target application or end-use, May be selected based, in some cases, at least in part on the amount of light beam overlap required for the light distribution produced by the lighting fixture 100. As will be appreciated in light of the present disclosure, the wider the angular spacing, the more disturbed the resulting illumination patterns will be on a given incidence surface. Conversely, the narrower the angular spacing, the more spaced the resulting illumination patterns will be closer together on a given incident surface. In some embodiments, the luminaire 100 may include a plurality of solid-state light sources 120 arranged on the housing 110 having a substantially uniform angular spacing (e.g., within a given tolerance) have. In some alternative embodiments, the luminaire 100 may include a plurality of solid-state light sources 120 arranged on the housing 110 with non-uniform angular spacing. In some cases, the arrangement of the solid-state light source (s) 120 on the hyper-hemispherical housing 110 may direct light at higher angles for greater space coverage. In some instances, as is evident in light of the present disclosure, a given power socket 116 may be formed of a number of materials, such as one or more fasteners, the amount of thermally conductive adhesive, a given optional PCB 118, May be mounted on a given surface of the housing 110 via coupling means or otherwise arranged on a given surface.

[66] 7A-7C (discussed further below), the lighting device 100 may include a memory 150 and one or more processor (s) The memory 150 may be any suitable type (e.g., RAM, ROM, a combination thereof, or other suitable memory), and may be, in some cases, implemented in volatile memory, non-volatile memory, have. A given processor 160 of the lighting fixture 100 may be configured to typically perform and in some embodiments may be configured to operate in any of the modules of the lighting fixture 100 and luminaire, Or elsewhere). ≪ / RTI > In some cases, the memory 150 may be configured to be used, for example, for the processor workspace (e.g., for one or more processors 160). In some cases, the memory 150 may include, but is not limited to, media, programs, applications, content, or the like, on the host lighting fixture 100, on a temporary or permanent basis, as desired for a given target application or end- Or a combination of any one or more of any of these.

[67] In accordance with some embodiments, one or more modules stored in memory 150 may be accessed and executed by, for example, one or more processors 160 of lighting fixture 100. A given memory module 150 may be implemented in any suitable standard, custom or proprietary programming language such as C, C ++, Objective C, JavaScript, or any other suitable instruction set, as is apparent in light of this disclosure. Can be implemented. The modules of memory 150 may be encoded, for example, on a machine readable medium that, when executed by processor 160, performs, in part or in whole, the functionality of lighting fixture 100. The computer readable medium may be any suitable non-volatile computer or computing device memory, including, for example, a hard drive, a compact disc, a memory stick, a server, or executable instructions, or a combination of such memories or a plurality of such memories have. Some embodiments may be implemented with logic established for example, gate-level logic, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or chipset, or other such special purpose. Some embodiments may be implemented with a microcontroller having input / output capabilities (e.g., inputs for receiving user inputs, outputs for directing to other components) and a number of embedded routines for performing device functions . In a more general sense, the functional modules (e.g., one or more applications 152) of the memory 150 may be implemented as hardware, software, firmware, or any of these, as desired for a given target application or end- But may be embodied in any combination of any one or more of them.

[68] According to some embodiments, memory 150 may store or otherwise access one or more applications 152 or other functional modules. In some cases, the lighting fixture 100 may be configured to receive input, e.g., via one or more applications 152 stored in the memory 150. Other suitable modules, applications, and data that may be stored in the memory 150 (or otherwise accessible to the lighting fixture 100) will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of the present disclosure .

Example installations

[69] In some embodiments, the luminaire 100 may include a mounting surface 10, such as, among other things, a ceiling, drop ceiling tile or custom drop ceiling grid configured for any standard installation, wall, floor, May be configured to be mounted on a stair. Such mounting may be provided in a desired, temporary or permanent manner. In some cases, the luminaire 100 may be in direct physical contact with the mounting surface 10. In some other instances, an intermediate structure, such as a support plate, support rod, or other suitable support structure, may be disposed between the lighting fixture 100 and the mounting surface 10. In some cases, the luminaire 100 may be configured as a recessed illumination fixture for mounting to the mounting surface 10 (e.g., as generally shown in Figs. 1A and 1B). In some other instances, the luminaire 100 may be configured as a pendant-type, a squas-type, or other suspension or stiffener fixture for mounting on the mounting surface 10 (e.g., 3a). In some other embodiments, the lighting device 100 may be comprised of a standalone or otherwise portable lighting device, such as a desk lamp, or a torch lamp. A number of suitable configurations will be apparent in light of the present disclosure.

[70] In some cases, the mounting surface 10 may have one or a plurality of holes formed therein that pass through the thickness of the mounting surface 10 (e.g., from the first side 12a of the surface to its second opposite side 12b) Or more apertures (15). According to some embodiments, the light emitted by the solid-state light source (s) 120 is emitted from the light fixture 100 in a state of minimally overlapping or otherwise negligible overlap with the perimeter of the given aperture 15 (S) 15 (or both) to assist in ensuring that all of the light emitted by the solid-state light source (s) 120 substantially exits the light fixture 100, ). ≪ / RTI > In some cases, a given aperture 15 may include an optical structure configured to adjust the light output of the illuminator 100, such as, among other things, a focusing lens, a collimating lens, Diffuser sheet, or a combination thereof.

[71] The geometry and size of a given aperture 15 may be customized as desired for a given target application or end-use. In some cases, the geometry and size of a given aperture 15 may generally correspond to the geometry and dimensions of the light fixture 100 and the specific arrangement of the solid-state light source (s) 120 . For example, if the housing 110 is hemispherical, the aperture 15 may be substantially circular. If the housing 110 is hemispherical in shape, the aperture 15 may be substantially elliptical. In some cases, a given aperture 15 may be, for example, in the range of about 1-10 inches (e.g., about 1-5 inches, about 5-10 inches, or any other sub- - < / RTI > range). In some illustrative cases, the aperture 15 may have a width / diameter of about 4 inches +/- 2 inches. In some other cases, a given aperture 15 may have a width / diameter of, for example, greater than about 10 inches (e.g., about 10-15 inches, about 15-20 inches, or more). In some cases, a given aperture 15 may be smaller in size than the distribution area of the solid-state light source (s) 120 of the light fixture 100. Thus, in some cases, such apertures 15 may be smaller in size than the light field of the illuminator 100; May be smaller than the physical distribution area of the solid-state emitter (s) 122 of the solid-state light source (s) 120. Also, in some cases, a given aperture 15 may be formed by one or more of the light beams generated by the solid-state light source (s) 120 of the illuminator 100, Or through a focus located generally within the aperture. Other suitable configurations for a given aperture 15 formed in the mounting surface 10 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

[72] In some cases, a trim 150, such as a bezel, collar, or baffle, may optionally be used with the lighting fixture 100. The optional trim 150 may be configured to reside within a given aperture 15, around it, or both, adjacent a second side 12b of the mounting surface 10. The trim 150 has an internally formed aperture (s) 155, generally corresponding to the aperture (s) 15 formed in the mounting surface 10 in terms of quantity, geometry, and dimensions . The shape and dimensions of a given aperture 155 may be customized as desired for a given target application or end-use. In some cases, the features and dimensions may be substantially the same (e.g., within a given tolerance) with a given aperture 15 in the mounting surface 10. In some cases, a given aperture 155 may be smaller in size than the distribution area of the solid-state light source (s) 120 that is operatively interfaced with the light fixture 100. Thus, in some cases, the aperture 155 may be smaller in size than the light field of the illuminator 100; That is, it may be smaller than the physical distribution area of the solid-state emitters 122 on the housing 110. In some cases, a given aperture 15 formed in the mounting surface 10 may be provided with a geometric structure and size, such as the geometry and size of a given aperture 155 of the optional trim 150. Further, in some embodiments, a given aperture 155 may be positioned within the aperture 155 of one or more of the light beams generated by the solid-state light sources 120 of the light fixture 100 And may be configured to pass through an overall positioned focus. Other suitable configurations for the optional trim 150 and one or more of the apertures 155 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of the present disclosure.

Output Control

[73] According to some embodiments, the solid-state light source (s) 120 hosted by the luminaire 100 may be controlled to produce a static or dynamic light distribution as desired. More generally, the light distribution of the luminaire 100 can be tailored for a particular space or lighting application of interest, and the adjustment of the light output of the luminaire 100 for this can be automatically, manually, or both desired As shown in FIG. The solid-state emitter (s) 122 of a given solid-state light source 120 may be individually (e.g., one or both of the emitters 122), in accordance with some embodiments, Lt; / RTI > can be configured to be electronically controlled, either in conjunction with each other, or both. To this end, a given solid-state emitter 122 may be individually addressable, addressable in one or more groupings, or both addressable. Accordingly, any of a wide variety of control techniques may be utilized in controlling the output of a given solid-state light source 120, as will be appreciated in light of the present disclosure. 7A is a block diagram of an illumination system 1000a configured in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. 7B is a block diagram of an illumination system 1000b constructed in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. 7C is a block diagram of an illumination system 1000c constructed in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[74] According to some embodiments, the output of a given solid-state emitter 122 of a given solid-state light source 120 may be at least partially controlled via the driver 140. As described above, a given driver 140 may be a single-channel or multi-channel driver configured to use any suitable driving protocol. In some cases, the output of a given driver 140 may be a command signal received from, for example, memory 150, control interface 200 (described below), communication module 170 or 172, May be based at least in part on the input. Other suitable configurations for a given driver 140 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

[75] According to some embodiments, the output of a given solid-state emitter 122 of a given solid-state light source 120 may be at least partially controlled through the controller 180. A given controller 180 may be programmed to output one or more control signals that may host one or more lighting control modules and may be used to control the operation of a given solid- Output. A given controller 180 may be any suitable digital communication protocol (wired or wireless), such as among others, such as a digital multiplexer (DMX) interface protocol, a Wi-Fi protocol, a Bluetooth protocol, a digital addressable lighting interface , The ZigBee protocol, or a combination thereof. In some cases, the control signal output of a given controller 180 may be a command signal received from a memory 150, a control interface 200 (described below), a communication module 170 or 172, Or at least partially based on other inputs.

[76] In some cases, a given controller 180 may output control signal (s) for use in controlling whether the light beam of a given solid-state emitter 122 is on / off. In some cases, a given controller 180 may output control signal (s) for use in controlling the beam direction of a given solid-state emitter 122. In some cases, a given controller 180 may output control signal (s) for use in controlling the beam angle of a given solid-state emitter 122. In some cases, a given controller 180 may output control signal (s) for use in controlling the beam size (e.g., beam width / diameter) of a given solid-state emitter 122. In some cases, a given controller 180 may output control signal (s) for use in controlling the beam distribution of a given solid-state emitter 122. In some cases, a given controller 180 may output control signal (s) for use in controlling the intensity (e.g., brightness or dimness) of the emissions of a given solid-state emitter 122 have. In some cases, a given controller 180 may output control signal (s) for use in controlling the color of the emissions of a given solid-state emitter 122 (e.g., for color mixing / tuning) have; That is, if a given solid-state light source 120 comprises two or more solid-state emitters 122 configured to emit light having different wavelengths, then the control signal is applied to the solid-state light source 120 May be used to adjust the relative brightness of the different solid-state emitters 122 to change the mixed color output by the solid-state emitters 122. [ In some instances in which a given solid-state light source 120 is configured for multi-color emissions, this light source 120 may be used to adjust the color of light distributed at different angles, directions, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 180 < / RTI >

[77] In some cases, the controller 180 may be hosted by the lighting fixture 100. Here, the control signal output of the controller 180 may be communicated through a communication coupling between the communication modules 170 and 172, for example, via a power socket 116, where the host solid-state light source 120 is operatively interfaced , Or both, to a given solid-state emitter 122. In some other instances, the controller 180 may be hosted by a solid-state light source 120 (e.g., populated on one or more PCBs 124 of the host solid-state light sources 120) have. Here, the control signal output of the controller 180 may be provided to a given solid-state emitter 122 via a communication bus or other interconnect, for example, hosted by a solid-state light source 120. In some cases, all (or some sub-sets) of solid-state light sources 120 that are operatively interfaced with the lighting device 100 may include its own controller 180. Thus, each such controller 180 is semantically considered a mini-controller that provides a fully distributed controller 180. Other suitable configurations for a given controller 180 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of the present disclosure.

[78] According to some embodiments, the light beam distribution generated from the light fixture 100 may depend, at least in part, on the position and orientation of each solid-state light source 120 that is thereby hosted. Thus, in some cases, the processor (s) 160, application (s) 152, or both, may be coupled to a respective solid-state light source 152 to facilitate electronic control of the light beam distribution of the lighting apparatus 100. [ To recognize the position and orientation of the substrate 120. To this end, the location of each power socket 116 of the luminaire 100 may be hardwired to the processor (s) 160 according to some embodiments, or may be hardwired to the application (s) Pre-programmed, or both. In one exemplary case, each power socket 116 may be associated with a unique input pin on the processor 160 (or other integrated circuit of the lighting fixture 100) via a power connection or through an additional sense wire connection . Detection of operable interfacing between a given power socket 116 and a given solid-state light source 120 may be accomplished, for example, by sensing open / closed circuit conditions through a drop in resistance. Data regarding the position and orientation of a given power socket 116 (and thus of the solid-state light source 120 that is operatively interfaced with it) may be processed, for example, through the processor (s)

[79] According to another embodiment, the operation interfacing of the solid-state light source 120 with a given power socket 116 may initiate a signal to the processor (s) 160 to register a new connection. This transmission may be provided via a PLC signal, a wired or wireless signal transmitted via communication module 172, or any other suitable communication technology. When the lighting device 100 is powered on, the connection can also supply power to the solid-state light source 120. While the solid-state light source 120 is initially powered on, the light source may transmit a signal to the processor (s) 160 via a power socket 116 that is operatively interfaced with the light source. If the position of the power socket 116 is already known to the lighting device 100 (e.g., to a given processor 160, application 152, or both), then a solid-state The location of the light source 120 is also known.

[80] According to another embodiment, each power socket 116 may have a unique radio-frequency identification (RFID) address that is read by the solid-state light source 120 when operatively interfaced therewith. In such cases, when the solid-state light source 120 is operatively interfaced with the power socket 116, it may respond to command signals received only by the address of that particular power socket 116. State light source 120 may be used to determine whether a light source is installed at the location of that particular power socket 116 when it is desired to confirm the operation interfacing between the solid-state light source 120 and the power socket 116 (S) 160, application (s) 152, or both, the RFID of its own RFID and power socket 116. [ This transmission may be provided via a PLC signal, a wired or wireless signal transmitted via communication module 172, or any other suitable communication technology. In some cases, the RFID addresses and power socket 116 locations may be known a priori because they can be assigned during assembly of the lighting fixture 100. [ As will be appreciated in light of this disclosure, under this approach, each power socket 116 may be connected to a hard-wired connection (not shown) to processor (s) 160, since communication may be provided, .

[81] According to another embodiment, the image of the lighting fixture 100 may include a computing device, such as a still camera or a video camera, such as an image capture device, e.g. a still camera or video camera, It can be captured via something else. The captured image of the lighting fixture 100 may be used to determine which power sockets 116 are bare and which have interfaced solid-state light sources 120 operatively coupled thereto For example, using object detection or other suitable means). In some cases, the computing device may or may not host the control interface 200, discussed below.

[82] According to some embodiments, the control interface 200, which may be wired, wireless, or both, may be used to control the solid-state light source (s) 120 of the light fixture 100, May have any of a wide variety of configurations to achieve. For example, in some embodiments, one or more switches (e.g., arrays of switches) may be coupled to solid-state emitters (e.g., solid-state emitters) of solid- 122, < / RTI > As will be apparent in light of the present disclosure, a given switch may be of any suitable type, such as, among other things, a sliding switch, a rotary switch, a toggle switch, - It can be a button switch. In some cases, the switch-based control interface 200 may be operably coupled to a PLC module 148, driver (s) 140, controller (s) 180, or a combination thereof, Which in turn interprets the input from its control interface 200 and provides the desired control signal (s) to a given solid-state light source 120 that is operatively interfaced with the power socket 116 of the lighting device 100. [ Solid state emitters 122 of solid state emitters < RTI ID = 0.0 > 122. < / RTI >

[83] In some embodiments, a device having a touch-based user interface (UI) or other touch-sensitive surface, such as a touch-sensitive display with a touchpad, may be provided separately, in association with each other, State emitter (s) 122 of the light source 120. The solid-state emitter (s) In some cases, the touch-sensitive control interface 200 may be operably coupled to a PLC module 148, driver (s) 140, controller (s) 180, Which in turn interprets the input from its control interface 200 and provides the desired control signal (s) to a given solid-state light source 120 that is operatively interfaced with the power socket 116 of the lighting device 100. [ Solid state emitters 122 of solid state emitters < RTI ID = 0.0 > 122. < / RTI > In some other instances, the touch-sensitive control interface 200 may be operably coupled directly to the solid-state emitter (s) 122 for direct control thereof.

[84] In some embodiments, a computer vision system that is, for example, a combination of any one or more of gesture-sensing, activity-sensing, motion-sensing, or any combination thereof may be implemented separately, in conjunction with, May be used to control the solid-state emitter (s) 122 of the solid-state light source 120. In some such cases, it may provide a luminaire 100 that can automatically adapt the luminescence of the luminaire 100 based on a particular gesture-based command, sensed activity, or other stimulus. In some cases, the computer vision system control interface 200 may be operably coupled to a PLC module 148, driver (s) 140, controller (s) 180, or a combination thereof, Which in turn interprets the input from its control interface 200 and provides the desired control signal (s) to a given solid-state light source 120 that is operatively interfaced with the power socket 116 of the lighting device 100. [ Solid state emitters 122 of solid state emitters < RTI ID = 0.0 > 122. < / RTI > In some other instances, the computer vision system control interface 200 may be operably coupled directly to the solid-state emitter (s) 122 for direct control thereof. Other suitable configurations and capabilities for a given control interface 200, driver 140, and controller 180 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

[85] As described above, the output of one or more solid-state light sources 120 operatively interfaced with the power sockets 116 of the light fixture 100 may be provided to a given target light Dimmed, color adjusted, or otherwise controlled in accordance with some embodiments to produce a distribution. Also, as discussed above, the individual light beam spots of the luminaire 100 may be combined into one or more groupings, or both, to provide a given target light distribution, in accordance with some embodiments. Lt; / RTI > Thus, according to some embodiments, the solid-state light source (s) 120 of the light fixture 100 may be a light source having a given overlap amount, which can be customized as desired for a given target application or end- May be electronically, manually, or both controlled to produce an array of spots. For example, in some embodiments, the solid-state light source (s) 120 of the lighting device 100 may be controlled to produce overlapping light beam spots (e.g., to provide color tuning or blending). In some other embodiments, the solid-state light source (s) 120 of the light fixture 100 may be controlled to produce an array of light beam spots that do not seamlessly overlap.

[86] In some embodiments, the luminaire 100 may be configured such that, for example, two of the solid-state light sources 120 of the luminaire are not directed to the same spot on a given incident surface. There may thus be a one-to-one mapping of light beam spots (which may be generated on a given incidence surface) of the solid-state light sources 120 of the luminaire 100. According to some embodiments, this one-to-one mapping can provide pixelated control over the light distribution of the lighting fixture 100. That is, the luminaire 100 can output a polar grid-like pattern of light beam spots that can be manipulated (e.g., in intensity, size, and the like) as a normal rectangular grid of pixels of the display have. As with the pixels of the display, the light spots generated by the light fixture 100 may have a target overlap amount, minimum, maximum, or other, as desired, according to some embodiments. This allows the light distribution of the lighting device 100 to be steered in a manner similar to the way in which pixels of the display can be steered to produce different patterns of light, spot shapes, and distributions, in accordance with some embodiments . In addition, the luminaire 100 may exhibit a minimal or otherwise negligible overlap of the angular distributions of the light of its solid-state light sources 120, and thus the light distribution of the luminaire 100 may be a given target application or end - can be adjusted as desired for the application (e.g., in strength, size, etc.). However, as will be appreciated in light of the present disclosure, the lighting device 100 may also include, in some embodiments, two or more solid-state light sources 120 (e.g., As is the case). In a more general sense, according to some embodiments, the solid-state light sources 120 may be arranged to provide a given target light beam distribution from the illuminator 100, May be operatively interfaced with power sockets (116) mounted on the inner surface (112) or outer surface (114).

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[87] According to some embodiments, the luminaire 100 may be used as a configuration tool, for example, in customizing the light distribution for a given space or target illumination application. In particular, the process may begin with generating a light beam distribution using a lighting device 100 that includes a full array of solid-state light sources 120. 8A is a cross-sectional view of a light fixture 100 including an overall arrangement of solid-state light sources 120 and an associated image capture device 250, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. All (or some subsets) of the accompanying solid-state light sources 120 may be powered on to produce a light beam distribution from the light fixture 100.

[88] The process is performed by the image capture device 250 to capture an image that is generated by the light fixture 100 and includes the light beam spot (s) incident on a given incident surface within the field of view (FOV) (250). ≪ / RTI > For example, consider FIG. 8B, which illustrates a top view of an exemplary scene including an exemplary target light beam distribution within the FOV of the image capture device 250 of FIG. 8A, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The image capture device 250 may be any device configured to capture digital images, such as a still camera (e.g., a camera configured to capture still photos) or a video camera (e.g., And may be partially or wholly integrated with an individual device that is separate from the lighting device 100 or the lighting device 100. [ According to some embodiments, the image capture device 250 may be configured to operate using light in the visible spectrum, the infrared spectrum, or the ultraviolet spectrum, among other things. The components (e.g., optical assembly, image sensor, image / video encoder) of image capture device 250 may be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. According to some embodiments, the image capture device 250 may be configured to acquire image data, for example, in a periodic, continuous, or on-demand manner, or a combination thereof. The positioning and orientation of image capture device 250 for mounting surface 10 and luminaire 100 can be customized as desired. Other suitable configurations for the image capture device 250 will depend on the given application and will be apparent in light of the present disclosure.

[89] The process can then continue to process, analyze, or both, the captured image data to compare the observed light beam distribution to the target light beam distribution. To this end, the image data captured by the image capture device 250 may be communicated to the lighting device 100, to a computing device communicatively coupled to the lighting device 100, or both. Processing and analysis may be performed, e.g., via processor 160, application 152, or both, in accordance with some embodiments. If the observed light beam distribution does not substantially achieve a target light distribution (e.g., within a given tolerance), the process may optionally include the step of selecting solid-state light sources (e.g., Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 120, < / RTI > According to some embodiments, such adjustment may be performed electronically, mechanically, or both, and may be performed automatically, manually, or both as desired. In some cases, the control interface 200 may be utilized, in part or in whole, in such adjustments.

[90] Once the target light beam distribution is sufficiently achieved, any solid-state light sources 120 that do not need to maintain their distribution selectively can be removed from the light fixture 100. In addition, if desired, the image capture device 250 may be selectively removed. For example, consider FIG. 8C, which is a cross-sectional view of a luminaire 100 after removing a few extra solid-state light sources 120 and an image capture device 250, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. As can be seen, the resulting luminaire 100 has fewer solid-state light sources 120 than the initial configuration of the luminaire in Fig. 8A, but still provides a target light distribution. Any unused power sockets 116 of the luminaire 100 may be connected to a filler plug 117, a knockout piece, or other (e.g., for safety, aesthetics, etc.) An appropriate cover element can be accommodated.

[91] As will be appreciated in light of this disclosure, by switching the lighting fixture 100 between the initial setup of the fixture 100 for initial setup and installation as a configuration tool of the fixture 100, the resulting fixture 100 ) Maintains a desired degree of flexibility in light beam distribution, but may not require the entire array of solid-state light sources 120 for a given space or illumination application, thereby avoiding the cost incidence of the entire array . In practice, by separating the configuration of the lighting fixture 100 from the final installation, the customized light beam pattern can be used for commissioning and installation associated with installing the lighting fixture 100 in an entire array of solid- And can be provided with commissioning and installation costs lower than the cost.

[92] In an exemplary scenario, a user may purchase, rent, or otherwise obtain lighting fixture 100 from a distributor such as a do-it-yourself store. The lighting fixture 100 may be provided as a blank lighting fixture initially without solid-state light sources 120 installed in its power sockets 116, for example. In some cases, solid-state light sources 120 for use with the lighting fixture 100 may be provided with the lighting fixture 100 for internal installation. In some cases, the solid-state light sources 120 for use with the lighting device 100 may be provided individually or in groups or sets, which may be sold separately from the lighting device 100 It is an expression to be rented. In some cases, the type of solid-state light sources 120 may be provided with the light fixture 100 or may be available for use with the light fixture 100 in other ways. For example, consider FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrating some exemplary types of solid-state light sources 120, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. A given kind of solid-state light sources 120 may include, among other things, different radiation colors (e.g., red, green, blue, white, etc. as in Figure 9a), different beam angles 15 °, 25 °, 40 °, etc.), different power levels, different dimming capabilities, or a combination thereof. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments shown in Figures 9A-9B, since the quantities, types and arrangements of solid-state light sources 120 of a given kind may be customized as desired for a given target application or end- And are not intended to be limited to the specific examples that have been set forth herein. A number of different types of solid-state light sources 120 may be provided as described herein. In some cases, the control interface 200, such as a mobile or other computing device, may also be provided to the user to facilitate control and configuration of the lighting fixture 100. Control interface 200 may be utilized to provide one or more command signals to lighting fixture 100, a given solid-state light source 120, or both, in accordance with some embodiments.

[93] Numerous embodiments will be apparent in light of the present disclosure. One exemplary embodiment includes a housing; A plurality of power sockets arranged on the housing; A processor configured to process at least one of position data and orientation data for a given power socket; And a controller configured to use at least one of position and position data relating to the power socket when electronically controlling light emitted by the solid-state light source operatively interfaced with the power socket. And the controller allows pixelation control of the light distribution of the solid-state lighting fixture to allow partial population of the plurality of power sockets with one or more solid-state light sources while providing a target light beam distribution to provide. In some cases, the solid-state light fixture is configured to be electrically coupled to the at least one power socket and to further electronically control the output of the solid-state light source operably interfaced with the at least one power socket. Driver. In some such cases, the solid-state light fixture may output a power-line communication (PLC) signal used by the driver when electronically controlling the output of a solid-state light source operatively interfaced with at least one power socket The PL module further includes a PL module. In some other such cases, at least a portion of the plurality of power sockets are electrically connected in series and the electrically coupled driver is a constant current driver. In some cases, the solid-state lighting fixture may include a digital multiplexer (DMX) interface protocol, a Wi-Fi protocol, a digital signal processor A communication module configured to use at least one of a Bluetooth protocol, a digital addressable lighting interface (DALI) protocol, and a ZigBee protocol. In some cases, the solid-state light fixture further includes a solid-state light source operatively interfaced with the at least one power socket. In some of these examples, the solid-state light source includes a driver configured to additionally electronically control the output of the solid-state light source, and the lighting device receives a power-line communication (PLC) signal through at least one power socket And the PLC signal is used by the driver to electronically control the output of the solid-state light source. In some other such cases, the solid-state light source may include a driver configured to further electronically control the output of the solid-state light source; And at least one of a battery and a supercapacitor electrically coupled to the driver. In some other such instances, the solid-state light fixture further comprises a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, wherein the solid-state light source is operatively coupled to the at least one power socket of the solid- And a communication module configured to communicate to at least one of the processors. In some other such instances, the solid-state light source is associated with a first radio-frequency identification (RFID) address, at least one power socket through which a solid-state light source is operatively interfaced is associated with a second RFID address, The solid-state light source further includes a communication module configured to communicate to the processor at least one of the first and second RFID addresses. In some other such cases, the solid-state light source further comprises a beam angle adjuster configured to adjust at least one of electronically adjusting and mechanically adjusting the beam angle of the output of the solid-state light source. In some other such examples, the solid-state light source comprises: a laser diode; And a laser-activated remote phosphor (LARP) configured to emit light of a different wavelength than the light received from the laser diode. In some cases, at least one of the power sockets conforms to the ANSI / SAE standard J563 (standard for 12 volt cigarette lighters, power outlets and accessory plugs). In some cases, at least one of the power sockets conforms to the Zhaga consortium standard.

[94] Other exemplary embodiments include a housing having at least one of a hemispherical shape, a hemispherical shape, a hemispherical shape, a hemispherical shape, and an hemispherical shape of an ellipse; A plurality of power sockets electrically connected to each other through a foldable PCB (printed circuit board) disposed on the curved surface of the housing; A processor configured to process at least one of position data and orientation data for a given power socket; And a controller configured to use at least one of position and position data relating to the power socket when electronically controlling light emitted by the solid-state light source operatively interfaced with the power socket. And the controller allows pixelation control of the light distribution of the solid-state lighting fixture to allow partial population of the plurality of power sockets with one or more solid-state light sources while providing a target light beam distribution to provide. In some cases, the solid-state light fixture is configured to be electrically coupled to the at least one power socket and to further electronically control the output of the solid-state light source operably interfaced with the at least one power socket. Driver. In some such cases, the solid-state light fixture may output a power-line communication (PLC) signal used by the driver when electronically controlling the output of a solid-state light source operatively interfaced with at least one power socket And a PLC module configured to communicate with the PLC module.

[95] Another exemplary embodiment includes a housing configured as a recessed illuminated can; A plurality of power sockets disposed over a frame within the housing; A processor configured to process at least one of position data and orientation data for a given power socket; And a controller configured to use at least one of position and position data relating to the power socket when electronically controlling light emitted by the solid-state light source operatively interfaced with the power socket. And the controller allows pixelation control of the light distribution of the solid-state lighting fixture to allow partial population of the plurality of power sockets with one or more solid-state light sources while providing a target light beam distribution to provide. In some cases, the solid-state light fixture is configured to be electrically coupled to the at least one power socket and to further electronically control the output of the solid-state light source operatively interfaced with the at least one power socket. Drivers. In some such cases, the solid-state light fixture may output a power-line communication (PLC) signal used by the driver when electronically controlling the output of a solid-state light source operatively interfaced with at least one power socket And a PLC module configured to communicate with the PLC module.

[96] The foregoing description of exemplary embodiments has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. This disclosure is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure is intended to be defined not by the detailed description, but by the claims appended hereto. Later filings which claim the priority of the present application may claim the claimed subject matter in different ways and generally apply any one or more of the limitations of one or more of the limitations set forth herein ≪ / RTI >

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As a solid-state lighting fixture,
housing;
A plurality of power sockets arranged on the housing;
A processor configured to process at least one of position data and orientation data for a given power socket; And
And a controller configured to use at least one of position and position data relating to the power socket when electronically controlling light emitted by a solid-state light source operatively interfaced with the power socket,
The controller provides pixelation control for the light distribution of the solid-state lighting fixture, allowing partial population of the plurality of power sockets with one or more solid-state light sources while providing a target light beam distribution. , Solid-state lighting fixtures. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a driver electrically coupled to the at least one power socket and configured to further electronically control the output of the solid-state light source operatively interfaced with the at least one power socket, wherein the solid- Instrument. 3. The method of claim 2,
The solid-state lighting fixture is configured to output a power-line communication (PLC) signal utilized by the driver when electronically controlling an output of the solid-state light source operatively interfaced with the at least one power socket. Wherein the solid-state lighting device further comprises a PLC module. 3. The method of claim 2,
At least a portion of the plurality of power sockets being electrically connected in series; And
Wherein the driver electrically coupled to the power socket is a constant current driver. The method according to claim 1,
A digital multiplexer (DMX) interface protocol, a Wi-Fi protocol, a Bluetooth protocol, a digital addressable lighting interface (DALI) protocol, and a digital signal processor And a communication module configured to use at least one of the ZigBee protocol. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising: the solid-state light source operably interfaced with at least one power socket. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the solid-state light source further comprises a driver configured to electronically control the output of the solid-state light source; And
Wherein the lighting device further comprises a PLC module configured to output a power-line communication (PLC) signal to the driver via the at least one power socket, wherein the PLC signal provides an output of the solid- Wherein said solid-state lighting fixture is used by said driver when controlling said solid-state lighting fixture. The method according to claim 6,
The solid-state light source includes:
A driver configured to further electronically control the output of the solid-state light source; And
Further comprising at least one of a battery and a supercapacitor coupled electronically with the driver. The method according to claim 6,
The solid-state lighting device further comprising: a memory communicatively coupled to the processor; And
Wherein the solid-state light source further comprises a communication module configured to communicate operational interfacing of the solid-state light source with at least one power socket to at least one of the memory and the processor. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the solid-state light source is associated with a first radio-frequency identification (RFID) address;
Wherein the at least one power socket in which the solid-state light source is operatively interfaced is associated with a second RFID address; And
Wherein the solid-state light source further comprises a communication module configured to communicate at least one of the first and second RFID addresses to the processor. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the solid-state light source further comprises a beam angle adjuster configured to adjust to at least one of electronically adjusting and mechanically adjusting a beam angle of the output of the solid-state light source. The method according to claim 6,
The solid-state light source includes:
Laser diode; And
And a laser-activated remote phosphor (LARP) configured to emit light of a different wavelength than light received from the laser diode. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein at least one of said power sockets conforms to ANSI / SAE standard J563 (standard for 12 volt cigarette lighters, power outlets and accessory plugs). The method according to claim 1,
Wherein at least one of said power sockets conforms to the Zhaga consortium standard. As a solid-state lighting fixture,
A housing having at least one of a hemispherical shape, a sub-hemispherical shape, a hyper hemispherical shape, or an hemispherical shape of an ellipse;
A plurality of power sockets electrically connected to each other through a foldable PCB (printed circuit board) disposed on the curved surface of the housing;
A processor configured to process at least one of position data and orientation data for a given power socket; And
And a controller configured to use at least one of position and position data relating to the power socket when electronically controlling light emitted by a solid-state light source operatively interfaced with the power socket,
The controller provides pixelation control for the light distribution of the solid-state lighting fixture, allowing partial population of the plurality of power sockets with one or more solid-state light sources while providing a target light beam distribution. , Solid-state lighting fixtures. 16. The method of claim 15,
Further comprising a driver electrically coupled to the at least one power socket and configured to further electronically control the output of the solid-state light source operatively interfaced with the at least one power socket, wherein the solid- Instrument. 17. The method of claim 16,
Further comprising a PLC module configured to output a power-line communication (PLC) signal used by the driver when electronically controlling an output of the solid-state light source operatively interfaced with the at least one power socket , Solid-state lighting fixtures. As a solid-state lighting fixture,
A housing comprising a concave illuminated can;
A plurality of power sockets disposed on a frame within the housing;
A processor configured to process at least one of position data and orientation data for a given power socket; And
And a controller configured to use at least one of position and position data relating to the power socket when electronically controlling light emitted by a solid-state light source operatively interfaced with the power socket,
The controller provides pixelation control for the light distribution of the solid-state lighting fixture, allowing partial population of the plurality of power sockets with one or more solid-state light sources while providing a target light beam distribution. , Solid-state lighting fixtures. 19. The method of claim 18,
Further comprising a driver electrically coupled to the at least one power socket and configured to further electronically control the output of the solid-state light source operatively interfaced with the at least one power socket, wherein the solid- Instrument. 20. The method of claim 19,
Further comprising a PLC module configured to output a power-line communication (PLC) signal used by the driver when electronically controlling an output of the solid-state light source operatively interfaced with the at least one power socket , Solid-state lighting fixtures.

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