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LIGHTING DEVICE WITH OPTICAL DEVICE FOR LED LIGHT MIXING

ActiveDE602015092367T2General lightingMechanical apparatus
Owner:THE BOEING CO

Lighting device for multiple people in the aircraft

ActiveDE102009010553B4General lightingSpotlightingLight equipmentEngineering
Lighting device (10) for a passenger transport vehicle, wherein the lighting device comprises: a lighting unit (13) designed to illuminate a projection area (31) differently with a light cone (130) based on a plurality of different lighting patterns; where the lighting patterns are pixel-based image data; an interface (12) to an external system for receiving and sending lighting data; and a control unit (11) designed to control the lighting unit with respect to the different lighting patterns based on the received lighting data; characterized by the fact that the lighting unit (13) is designed to generate multiple light cones in a coverage area of ​​the lighting unit depending on the pixel-based image data, so that a light cone results in a delimited lighting area within the coverage area and only the resulting lighting area is illuminated.
Owner:AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH

Cabin illumination device

A cabin illumination device is provided on a wall surface of a cabin of a vehicle and illuminates the cabin and includes: a light source disposed to emit light away from the wall surface; and a reflective member disposed to intersect a light axis of light emitted by the light source. The reflective member includes a first protruded surface disposed to intersect the light axis of the light source, and a portion of the reflective member is sloped downward in a direction away from an intersection of the light axis and the first protruded surface.
Owner:PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE SYST CO LTD

Support box apparatus

ActiveUS12559221B2Fuselage framesGeneral lightingControl systemClassical mechanics
A support box apparatus includes longitudinal members that span forward to aft and transverse members that span inboard to outboard between the longitudinal members. The longitudinal members and the transverse members are formed of composite honeycomb sandwich panels. The support box apparatus also includes attachment components configured to couple the longitudinal members or the transverse members to structural components of an aircraft, electrical wiring attached to the longitudinal members or the transverse members, environmental control system (ECS) ducting attached to the longitudinal members or the transverse members, and life support lines attached to the longitudinal members or the transverse members.
Owner:THE BOEING CO

Light module for an elongated interior aircraft light, elongated interior aircraft light, aircraft, and method of installing an elongated interior aircraft light in an aircraft

ActiveEP4365080B1General lightingLight guides
A light module (4) for an elongated interior aircraft light (2) includes: a plurality of light sources (6), forming an array of light sources (6) that extends between a first lateral end portion (40) of the light module (4) and a second lateral end portion of the light module (4); and an elongated light transmissive cover (8) that is arranged over the array of light sources (6), wherein the elongated light transmissive cover (8) allows a forward light output portion (30), emitted by the plurality of light sources (6) towards the elongated light transmissive cover (8), to pass through; wherein, at at least one of the first lateral end portion (40) and the second lateral end portion, a light output boosting lateral end cap (10) is provided, wherein the light output boosting lateral end cap (10) is shaped to mesh with a neighboring lateral end cap (10') of a neighboring light module and wherein the light output boosting lateral end cap (10) has a light re-directing element (12), wherein the light re-directing element (12) is configured to re-direct at least some light of a lateral light output portion (32), emitted by the plurality of light sources (6) and incident on the light output boosting lateral end cap (10), to form an ancillary forward light output portion (34), which passes along a side face (16) of the light output boosting lateral end cap (10).
Owner:GOODRICH LIGHTING SYST GMBH

Vehicle interior lighting device

PendingCN120720559ACompartment lightingDazzle preventionOptical axisMechanical engineering
A vehicle interior illumination device (1) for illuminating a vehicle interior, the vehicle interior illumination device (1) being attached to a wall surface (3) of the vehicle interior, the vehicle interior illumination device (1) being provided with: a light source (21) disposed so as to emit light in the direction opposite the wall surface (3) side; and a reflective member (40) disposed so as to intersect the optical axis of the light emitted from the light source (21), in which the reflective member (40) has a first convex surface (141) disposed so as to intersect the optical axis of the light source (21), and in which the reflective member (40) is inclined downward in a direction away from the point of intersection of the optical axis and the first convex surface (141).
Owner:PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE SYST CO LTD

Controlling a lighting scenario using an exterior camera

PCT designated stageWO2026052443A1General lightingLighting circuitsComputer graphics (images)Engineering
The invention relates to a method (100) for controlling (106) a lighting scenario of a vehicle (10), in which an image relating to at least one section of an area surrounding the vehicle (10) is captured (102). On the basis of the captured (102) image, a requirement profile relating to the lighting scenario is then determined (104), the lighting scenario being controlled (106) in accordance with the requirement profile.
Owner:SIEMENS MOBILITY GMBH

Vehicle interior lighting device

PendingJP2025153411ACompartment lightingDazzle preventionOptical axisMechanical engineering
To provide a vehicle interior lighting device capable of achieving suppression of increase in size and suppression of increase in manufacturing cost.SOLUTION: A vehicle interior lighting device 1 is a vehicle interior lighting device 1 which is mounted on a wall surface 3 of a vehicle interior to illuminate the vehicle interior, and includes a light source 21 disposed to emit light toward a direction opposite to the wall surface 3 side, and a reflection member 40 disposed to intersect with an optical axis of the light emitted by the light source 21, where the reflection member 40 has a first convex surface 141 disposed to intersect with an optical axis of the light source 21, and the reflection member 40 is inclined downward in a direction away from an intersection point between the optical axis and the first convex surface 141.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
Owner:PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE SYST CO LTD

Multifunctional surface-mounted light display for a passenger cabin of a passenger aircraft.

PendingDE102024137130A1Planar light sourcesGeneral lighting
A surface-mounted luminaire (2) for a passenger cabin (4) of a passenger aircraft (6) comprises a layered, planar base carrier (8), one flat side (10a) of which is a light-emitting side (12) and a plurality of LEDs (14) which are arranged planarly on the light-emitting side (12) of the base carrier (8), wherein a plurality of the LEDs (14) are accent LEDs (LA) which, in operation (B), produce colored light of a selectable color and which are planarly distributed over the base carrier (8), wherein at least two of the accent LEDs (LA) are individually adjustable with respect to a color and brightness of the light they produce in operation (B), wherein a plurality of the LEDs (14) are basic LEDs (LG) which, in operation, produce white light and which are planar distributed over the base carrier (8), wherein at least two of the basic LEDs (LG) are only jointly adjustable with respect to the brightness of the light they produce in operation (B).and wherein a large number of the LEDs (14) in operation (B) are white light-producing emergency LEDs (LN) which are distributed over the surface of the base carrier (8), wherein all emergency LEDs (LN) can be supplied with energy independently of the accent LEDs (LA) and base LEDs (LG).
Owner:DIEHL AEROSPACE GMBH

Lamp for an ambient light system

PendingEP4671046A1General lightingSpotlightingLight guideEngineering
The invention discloses a lamp (100) for an ambient light system or a spot lamp, in particular for an interior of a vehicle (200), comprising: - a light source (10) configured for providing multicolor light along a longitudinal direction (z), - a light guide (20) comprising an input (21) and an output (29), wherein the input (21) is connected to the light source (10) to receive the multicolor light, and - a lens (30) which is connected to the output (29) of the light guide (20), wherein the lens (30) comprises a surface (31) for providing an illumination to an environment (E) of the lamp (100) at least along the longitudinal direction (z), wherein the surface (31) comprises at least two structures (32, 33) configured for light diffusion. In addition, the invention discloses a vehicle (200) comprising at least one such lamp (100).
Owner:HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA

Array-based lighting systems and methods of manufacturing

ActiveEP3002505B1Planar light sourcesGeneral lighting
A lighting system (140) includes a substrate, an array of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (210), and a light cover (320). The array of LEDs (210) is disposed on the substrate and is arranged in a plurality of LED rows and a plurality of LED columns. The light cover (320) is positioned over the array of LEDs (210) and includes an array of optical elements (325). Each optical element (325) is substantially aligned with a LED (210).
Owner:THE BOEING CO

Surface light with integrated emergency lighting and interior section

ActiveDE102018002753B4General lightingMechanical apparatusLight guideEmergency light
Surface lamp (10) for an interior section (2) of a passenger aircraft (4), - with a light guide (12) which extends over a planar area along a projection surface (14), - with at least one operating light source (22) for irradiating operating light (LB) into the light guide (12) in normal operation (BN) of the surface luminaire (10), - wherein the light guide (12) has a coupling structure (24) on at least one of its flat sides (16a,b) for coupling the operating light (LB) out of the light guide (12), characterized in that - the surface luminaire (10) contains at least one emergency light source (26) for illuminating emergency light (LN) into the light guide (12) in an emergency operation (BO) of the surface luminaire (10), wherein the emergency light (LN) is emitted again from the light guide (12), - at least one of the emergency light sources (26) is arranged relative to the light guide (12) in such a way that the emergency light (LN) is irradiated on a flat side (16a,b) of the light guide (12), and - on this flat side (16a,b) a cover element (30a) in the form of a reflector is arranged, covering the flat side (16a,b), which is recessed at least in the area of ​​the emergency light source (26).
Owner:DIEHL AEROSPACE GMBH

Aircraft passenger cabin light, aircraft passenger cabin lighting system, and method of installing an aircraft passenger cabin lighting system

ActiveEP4269172B1General lightingLighting circuits
An aircraft passenger cabin light (2) having an elongated shape having a longitudinal direction (L) comprises: a cabin wall illumination assembly (4), which extends along the longitudinal direction (L) of the aircraft passenger cabin light (2) and which is configured for illuminating a portion of a wall (120) of an aircraft passenger cabin (104); and a plurality of personal reading light units (12a, 12b) for providing personal reading light illumination to passengers. The plurality of personal reading light units (12a, 12b) are arranged in an array extending along the longitudinal direction (L) of the aircraft passenger cabin light (2). Said array is arranged along the cabin wall illumination assembly (4).
Owner:GOODRICH LIGHTING SYST GMBH

Aircraft lighting system and procedure

ActiveDE602021050178T2General lightingElectrical apparatus
Owner:WHELEN AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES SEBASTIAN

Aircraft glazing and window systems, equipped with advanced lighting equipment

ActiveFR3127746B1Planar light sourcesGeneral lightingLight equipmentGlazing
Aircraft glazing and window arrangement equipped with an improved lighting device. The invention relates to a glazing arrangement (2) for a window (8) extending in a plane (10) and housed in the outer wall (4) of an aircraft (6). It comprises a transparent cover pane (12) in a cover plane (14); an electrically switchable film (16) extending in a dispersion plane (18); and a luminescent film (20) extending, at a distance (D), in a luminescence plane (22) parallel to said plane (18). Several light-emitting diodes (24) are implanted on said film (20), the mutual spacing (A) between said diodes (24) being at least five times their transverse extent (Q). Said arrangement (2) is designed to be positioned in front of the window (8), in the direction of a line of sight (26) perpendicular to the plane (10) thereof, pointing towards a cabin (42) of the aircraft (6).The planes (18, 22, 10) extend in parallel, with film (20) interposed between window (8) and film (16). Window (8) and films (16, 20) are placed in aligned succession along line (26). A window arrangement includes window (8) and the aforementioned glazing arrangement (2). Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Fig. 1.
Owner:DIEHL AEROSPACE GMBH

Cabin illumination device

ActiveUS20250305658A1Compartment lightingDazzle preventionOptical axisMechanical engineering
A cabin illumination device is provided on a wall surface of a cabin of a vehicle and illuminates the cabin and includes: a light source disposed to emit light away from the wall surface; and a reflective member disposed to intersect a light axis of light emitted by the light source. The reflective member includes a first protruded surface disposed to intersect the light axis of the light source, and a portion of the reflective member is sloped downward in a direction away from an intersection of the light axis and the first protruded surface.
Owner:PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE SYST CO LTD

LIGHTING FUNCTION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

ActiveDE602018088358T2General lightingBurglar alarm by opening
Owner:UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC

System and method for illuminating a moving object within an enclosed space

ActiveEP3944988B1General lightingElectrical apparatus
A system (100) for illuminating at least a portion of an object (102) within an enclosed space (104) includes an object (102) configured to be moved within the enclosed space (104), and a beacon (106) coupled to the object (102). The beacon (106) is configured to emit a light tracking signal (110). A light sensor (112) is configured to detect the light tracking signal (110) emitted from the beacon (106). A lighting control unit (114) in communication with the light sensor (112) is configured to determine a position of the object (102) within the enclosed space (104) based on the light tracking signal (110) as detected by the light sensor (112). A lighting assembly (118) is in communication with the lighting control unit (114). The lighting control unit (114) is configured to operate the lighting assembly (118) to emit the illuminating light (124) onto the at least a portion of the object (102) based on the light tracking signal (110) as detected by the light sensor (112). The system (100) may also be configured to guide a passenger to a seat, and provide way-finding illumination.
Owner:THE BOEING CO

Illumination feature for electronic devices

ActiveEP3724550B1General lightingBurglar alarm by opening
The present disclosure provides an illumination feature for an electronic device. A light cone is used to direct light from a light emitter to an interior surface of a housing of an electronic device in one of a variety of geometric, alphabetic, or numerical designs.
Owner:UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC

LED strip for strip-shaped fittings

ActiveEP4006406B1General lightingLighting support devices
LED strips (2) for strip-shaped fittings (1) for fastening in the cargo compartments of commercial vehicles, comprising a strip-shaped plastic body and a plurality of LEDs (3) arranged successively in a longitudinal axis (L) of the strip-shaped plastic body and embedded in the plastic body, wherein the plastic body has an upper top surface (8), two outer side surfaces (9a, 9b) spaced apart from each other in a first transverse axis (Q1) of the plastic body, and a lower bottom surface (10) spaced apart from the top surface (8) in a second transverse axis (Q2) of the plastic body.It is proposed that the outer side surfaces (9a, 9b) each transition into the lower bottom surface (10) via a bead (11a, 11b) extending the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L) parallel to the first transverse axis (Q1), and that the LEDs (3) are arranged on a strip-shaped carrier (12) embedded in the bead area of ​​the plastic body enclosed by the two beaded sections (11a, 11b).
Owner:SANUBE GMBH

Aircraft lighting system and method

ActiveEP4103472B1General lightingAircraft health monitoring devices
A system for controlling lighting on an aircraft, the system comprising a number of sensors, a number of aircraft lights, and a processor. The sensors are configured to detect states of the aircraft. The processor is communicatively coupled with the aircraft lights and is configured to determine that a condition is met according to one of the states detected by one of the plurality of sensors and automatically turn on one of the plurality of aircraft lights when the condition is met.
Owner:WHELEN AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES

Controlling a lighting scenario with an outdoor camera

PendingDE102024208365A1General lightingLighting circuits
The invention relates to a method (100) for controlling (106) a lighting scenario of a vehicle (10), in which an image relating to at least a section of the vehicle's (10's) surroundings is captured (102). Based on the captured (102) image, a requirement profile relating to the lighting scenario is then determined (104), according to which the lighting scenario is controlled (106).
Owner:SIEMENS MOBILITY GMBH

Multi-functional flat panel luminaire display for a passenger cabin of a passenger aircraft

PCT designated stageWO2026125302A1Planar light sourcesGeneral lighting
The invention relates to a flat panel luminaire (2) for a passenger cabin (4) of a passenger aircraft (6), the luminaire comprising a base carrier (8) which extends over the surface in a layered manner, one flat side (10a) of which forms a light-emitting side (12), and a plurality of LEDs (14) which are distributed over the base carrier (8) and arranged thereon on its light-emitting side (12), wherein a plurality of the LEDs (14) are accent LEDs (LA) which, during operation (B), generate coloured light of selectable colour and are distributed over the surface of the base carrier (8), wherein at least two of the accent LEDs (LA) can be individually adjusted in terms of both the colour and the brightness of the light generated by them during operation (B), wherein a plurality of the LEDs (14) are base LEDs (LG) which, during operation, generate white light and are distributed over the surface of the base carrier (8), wherein at least two of the base LEDs (LG) can only be jointly adjusted in terms of the brightness of the light generated by them during operation (B), and wherein a plurality of the LEDs (14) are emergency LEDs (LN) which, during operation (B), generate white light and are distributed over the surface of the base carrier (8), wherein all emergency LEDs (LN) can be supplied with power independently of the accent LEDs (LA) and base LEDs (LG).
Owner:DIEHL AEROSPACE GMBH +3

Optical assemblies for aircraft displays

ActiveEP4148485B1Image enhancementGeneral lighting
A light emitting diode display panel may comprise a substrate (104), a plurality of light emitting diodes (102) located over the substrate, and an optical assembly (106) located over the plurality of light emitting diodes. The optical assembly may include a lens array (108) and a diffuser (110). An inner surface of the lens array may define a plurality of inner curves (122).
Owner:GOODRICH CORP

Elongated aircraft cabin light, aircraft comprising an elongated aircraft cabin light, and method of illuminating a passenger cabin of an aircraft

ActiveEP4506246B1General lightingLighting and heating apparatus
An elongated aircraft cabin light (2) for illuminating a passenger cabin (104) of an aircraft (100) from a ceiling (110) of the passenger cabin (104) comprises: a row arrangement of a plurality of light modules (6, 8), extending along a longitudinal direction (L) of the elongated aircraft cabin light (2). Each of the plurality of light modules (6, 8) comprises at least one light source (10, 12, 14). The plurality of light modules (6, 8) include a plurality of intermediate light modules (6) and, on at least one end of the row arrangement, an end light module (8). Each of said plurality of intermediate light modules (6) is configured for emitting a downward light output (20) and at least one lateral light output (22) towards at least one lateral side. The end light module (8) is configured for emitting a supplementary downward light output (20); at least one supplementary lateral light output (22) towards at least one lateral side; and an upward light output (26), which is emitted from an end face (9) of the end light module (8). The upward light output (26) has a maximum light output intensity direction (MU), which is angled upwards with respect to the longitudinal direction (L) of the elongated aircraft cabin light (2).
Owner:GOODRICH LIGHTING SYST GMBH