Multifunctional interactive lighting device

Abstract

The invention discloses an interactive lighting device and a method and system for executing functions of the interactive lighting device. The interactive lighting apparatus includes a housing, a light emitting device disposed on a first end of the housing, a first button on the housing configured to detect a first input, a touch input device on the housing configured to receive a touch input from a user, and a battery in the housing. The light emitting device may be configured to generate a first illumination based on a first input. The light emitting unit may be configured to generate a second illumination based on the touch input.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for generating illumination, and more particularly, to multifunctional interactive lighting devices and systems and methods for generating illumination for multifunctional interactive lighting devices. Background Art

[0002] Flashlights and other portable lighting devices provide illumination in various situations where visibility may be limited. Flashlights are typically powered by one or more batteries. A switch is usually located on the flashlight body for turning the light on or off. Flashlights can be an important part of an emergency kit and are crucial for survival in an emergency. These traditional flashlights are convenient and portable, but they lack useful features that may help effectively handle emergencies and avoid potential dangers.

[0003] The present disclosure aims to overcome one or more of these above-mentioned challenges and deficiencies. The background art description provided herein is to generally present the context of the present disclosure. Unless otherwise specified herein, the materials described in this section are not prior art to the claims in this application and are not admitted to be prior art or suggestions of prior art by being included in this section. Summary of the Invention

[0004] According to certain aspects of the present disclosure, multifunctional interactive lighting devices, systems, and methods for improving traditional flashlights are disclosed. Each aspect disclosed herein may include one or more features described in combination with any other disclosed aspect.

[0005] According to one aspect, an interactive lighting device is provided. The interactive lighting device may include: a housing; a light-emitting device disposed on a first end of the housing; a first button located on the housing and configured to detect a first input; a touch input device located on the housing and configured to receive a touch input from a user; and a battery located in the housing. The light-emitting device may be configured to generate a first illumination based on the first input. The light-emitting unit may be configured to generate a second illumination based on the touch input.

[0006] Any of the interactive lighting devices described herein may include any of the following features. The interactive lighting device may include a solar panel on the housing. The solar panel may be configured to generate electricity to charge a rechargeable battery. The light-emitting device may include a plurality of light-emitting diodes or laser-excited phosphors. The interactive lighting device may include a second button configured to detect a second input. The light-emitting unit may be configured to generate a third lighting based on the second input. The touch input device may be configured to detect writing on a touch screen. The light-emitting device may be configured to generate a second lighting based on the writing. The second lighting may include at least one of an image, text, a shape, or a combination thereof. The touch input device may include a touch screen display. The touch screen display may be configured to display a user interface including a graphical input element. The interactive lighting device may include a second button configured to detect a second input, as well as a speaker and a microphone in the housing. The microphone may be configured to detect a user's audio command, and the speaker is configured to generate a first sound or a third lighting based on the audio command. The interactive lighting device may include a sensing unit in the housing, the sensing unit being configured to detect the position of the device. The light-emitting unit may be configured to generate a first lighting based on a first position of the device, and the light-emitting unit may be configured to generate a third lighting based on a second position of the device. The light-emitting unit may include a mask. The mask may be a programmable mask. The mask may be configured to change the shape of the mask based on a first input or a touch input. The interactive lighting device may include a third button on the housing, which is configured to detect a third input. The touch screen device may be configured to be activated based on the third input. The interactive lighting device may include a fourth button on the housing, which is configured to detect a fourth input. The intensity of the first lighting may be modified based on the fourth input or the size of the first lighting may be modified.

[0007] According to one aspect, a method for performing the functions of an interactive lighting device is provided. The method may include: receiving a first input signal from a first button; generating a first lighting signal upon receiving the first input signal; generating a first lighting based on the first lighting signal; receiving a second input signal from a second button; generating a second lighting signal upon receiving the second input signal; generating a second lighting based on the second lighting signal; receiving a third input signal from a touch input device; generating a third lighting signal upon receiving the third input signal; and generating a third lighting based on the third lighting signal.

[0008] Any method described herein may include any of the following steps or features. The method may further include receiving a third input signal from a third button and, upon receiving the third input signal, activating a touch input device. The method may further include the steps of: receiving a second input signal during a first time period; generating, via a vibration device, one or more vibrations after the second input signal is received during the first time period; and placing a cellular or satellite call to a first number after the second input signal is received during the first time period. The method may further include the steps of: receiving an additional input signal for a second time period of a second button after the second input signal for the first time period is received; and generating an audio output after the additional input signal for the second time period is received. The method may further include the steps of: determining a first direction of an interactive lighting device; generating a fourth lighting based on a fourth lighting signal when the first direction is determined; determining a second direction of the interactive lighting device; and generating a fifth lighting based on a fifth lighting signal when the second direction is determined. The method may further include the steps of: determining a first direction of an interactive lighting device; generating a fourth lighting based on a fourth lighting signal when the first direction is determined; determining a second direction of the interactive lighting device; and turning off the fourth lighting when the second direction is determined. The method may further include the steps of: receiving a fourth input signal from a fourth button; and modifying an intensity or a size of a first lighting when the fourth input signal is received.

[0009] According to one aspect, a non-transitory computer-readable medium may store instructions for performing functions of an interactive lighting device, the instructions, when executed by one or more processors, causing the one or more processors to perform operations including: receiving a first input signal from a first button; generating a first lighting signal when the first input signal is received; generating a first lighting based on the first lighting signal; receiving a second input signal from a second button; generating a second lighting signal when the second input signal is received; generating a second lighting based on the second lighting signal; receiving a third input signal from a touch input device; generating a third lighting signal when the third input signal is received; and generating a third lighting based on the third lighting signal.

[0010] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the claimed invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The drawings incorporated in and constituting a part of this specification illustrate exemplary aspects of the disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure.

[0012] Figure 1A A perspective view of an exemplary lighting device in accordance with aspects of the disclosure is shown.

[0013] Figure 1B shows a perspective view of another direction of an exemplary lighting device according to aspects of the present disclosure Figure 1A as shown in

[0014] Figure 1C shows a perspective view of an exemplary lighting device according to aspects of the present disclosure

[0015] Figure 1D shows a perspective view of one side of an exemplary lighting device according to aspects of the present disclosure Figure 1C which has a protruding rod or bar structure

[0016] Figure 1E shows a perspective view of an exemplary lighting device according to aspects of the present disclosure Figure 1C - Figure 1D which has a structure for fixing to a surface

[0017] Figure 1F shows a perspective view of an exemplary lighting device according to aspects of the present disclosure, which has a structure for storing a rod, bar or stylus

[0018] Figure 1G shows a perspective view of one side of an exemplary lighting device according to aspects of the present disclosure Figure 1F which has a groove structure for receiving a rod, bar or stylus

[0019] Figure 1H shows a perspective view of an exemplary lighting device according to aspects of the present disclosure Figure 1F - Figure 1G which has a structure for fixing to a surface

[0020] Figure 1I shows a perspective view of an exemplary lighting device according to aspects of the present disclosure, which has a channel structure for storing a movable rod, bar

[0021] Figure 1J shows a perspective view of an exemplary lighting device according to aspects of the present disclosure Figure 1I which has a structure for fixing to a surface

[0022] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of an exemplary lighting device according to aspects of the present disclosure

[0023] Figure 3 shows components of an exemplary lighting system according to aspects of the present disclosure

[0024] Figure 4A shows a block diagram of an exemplary lighting control system according to aspects of the present disclosure

[0025] Figure 4B A block diagram of an exemplary lighting generation system in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0026] Figure 4C A block diagram of another exemplary lighting generation system in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0027] Figure 5A A block diagram of a user interface of an exemplary lighting device in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, the lighting device including a graphical touch element, is shown.

[0028] Figure 5B A block diagram of a user interface of an exemplary lighting device in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, the lighting device including a touch input area, is shown.

[0029] Figure 5C A block diagram of a user interface of an exemplary lighting device in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, the lighting device including a digital compass, is shown.

[0030] Figure 6A A perspective view of an exemplary lighting device in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, the lighting device projecting a message based on user input, is shown.

[0031] Figure 6B A perspective view of an exemplary lighting device as shown in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, the lighting device projecting a message in accordance with a change in direction, is shown.

[0032] Figure 6C A perspective view of an exemplary lighting device in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, the device generating a message based on a user's audio input, is shown.

[0033] Figure 7 A flowchart of an exemplary process for generating lighting in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown. Detailed Description

[0034] The subject matter of the present specification will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the present specification and illustrate specific exemplary embodiments by way of illustration. Embodiments or implementations described herein as "exemplary" should not be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments or implementations; rather, they are intended to reflect or indicate that the embodiments are "example" embodiments. The subject matter may be embodied in various different forms, and thus, the subject matter covered or claimed is intended to be construed as not limited to any of the exemplary embodiments described herein; the provision of exemplary embodiments is for illustration only. Similarly, it is intended to provide a reasonably broad scope for the subject matter claimed or covered. In addition, for example, the subject matter may be embodied as a method, apparatus, component, or system. Thus, for example, an embodiment may take the form of hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof (except software itself). Accordingly, the following detailed description should not be considered restrictive.

[0035] Throughout the specification and claims, terms may have subtle meanings that are implied or suggested in the context, beyond the explicitly stated meanings. Similarly, the phrase "in one embodiment" used herein does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, and the phrase "in another implementation" used herein does not necessarily refer to a different embodiment. For example, the claimed subject matter includes all or part combinations of exemplary embodiments.

[0036] The terms used hereinafter may be interpreted in their broadest reasonable manner, even if they are used in the detailed description of certain specific examples of the present disclosure. In fact, certain terms may even be emphasized hereinafter; however, any term intended to be interpreted in a restrictive manner will be disclosed and specifically defined in the specific embodiment section. The foregoing general description and the following detailed description are both exemplary and explanatory and are not restrictive of the claimed features.

[0037] In the present disclosure, the term "based on" means "at least partially based on". Terms including ordinal numbers such as "first", "second", etc. may be used to distinguish one element among various elements from another element, but are not intended to limit the elements by the terms. The singular forms "a", "an", and "the" include plural referents unless the context otherwise dictates. The term "exemplary" is used in the sense of "example" rather than "ideal". The word "or" has an inclusive meaning, meaning any one, several, or all of the items listed. Terms such as "comprises", "comprising", "includes", "including", or other similar words are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, that is, a process, method, or product containing a series of elements does not necessarily only contain these listed elements, but may also contain other elements not explicitly listed or inherent in the process, method, article, or device. Relative terms, such as "substantially" and "generally", are used to indicate a possible variation of ±5% of the stated or understood value.

[0038] Furthermore, throughout the specification, when a part is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another part, it is not limited to the case where they are "directly connected" or "directly coupled", but also includes the case of "indirect connection" or "indirect coupling" where one or more elements are arranged between them.

[0039] For ease of description, parts of the disclosed device and / or its components are referred to as proximal and distal parts. It should be noted that the term "proximal" is intended to refer to the part closer to the light source of the lighting device of the present disclosure, and the term "distal" is used herein to refer to the part farther from the light source of the lighting device, for example, towards the bottom side of the lighting device including the battery charging port. Similarly, "extending distally" means that the component extends in the distal direction, and "extending proximally" means that the component extends in the proximal direction. Additionally, terms indicating the geometry of components / surfaces may refer to exact and approximate shapes. Each part, for example, the proximal or distal part of the lighting device, may also be represented by using ordinal numbers such as "first", "second", etc. to distinguish one position, orientation, and / or direction from another position, orientation, and / or direction, but are not intended to limit the position, orientation, and / or direction by these terms.

[0040] As described above, traditional flashlights lack useful features that may help effectively respond to emergencies and avoid potential dangers. To address these issues, the present disclosure describes a multi-functional interactive lighting device configured to generate illumination based on a user's operation of one or more switches and a touch screen input device. Different illuminations can be generated based on signals generated by at least one of one or more switches, a touch screen input device, a direction or position sensing device, or a microphone. The illumination generated by the device of the present disclosure can include messages, patterns, shapes, images, or videos of light generated by a light emitting device. Additionally, the device of the present disclosure can include a speaker that can be configured to generate alerts, sirens, or other sounds based on signals generated by at least one of one or more switches, a touch screen input device, an orientation or position sensing device, or a microphone.

[0041] The multi-functional interactive lighting device of the present invention improves traditional flashlight technology and can provide illumination and sounds with programmable messages, which can be used in various applications, including but not limited to, for example, emergency situations, security, entertainment, advertising, social, and gaming applications.

[0042] Figure 1A A perspective view of an exemplary multi-functional interactive lighting device 100 in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The lighting device 100 can be a flashlight or any other suitable light generating device configured to operate in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The lighting device 100 can include a housing 102 and a touch screen input device 106 on a front surface 103 of the housing 102, as Figure 1AAs shown. The housing 102 can be waterproof or splash-proof. One or more measures can be taken to seal the housing 102 to prevent water from entering the interior of the housing 102. The one or more measures can be rubber, sealant, adhesive, or any other suitable material applied at joints or other areas of the housing 102 to provide the device 100 with waterproof or splash-proof characteristics. The lighting device 100 can also include light-emitting devices 104, 114, 116 disposed on the top surface 105 at the proximal end of the housing 102, and a battery (not shown in this figure for clarity) inside the housing 102, which is configured to provide sufficient power to the light-emitting devices 104, 114, 116. In the present disclosure, the battery can provide sufficient power to all components of the device 100 that require power. In one embodiment, the battery can be a rechargeable battery, but is not limited thereto. The lighting device 100 can also include a plurality of control buttons 108, 109, 110 on the front surface 103 near the distal end of the housing 102, and a microphone / speaker unit 118 on the front surface 103 near the proximal end of the housing 102. However, the positions of the control buttons 108, 109, 110 are not limited thereto. In the present disclosure, the terms button and switch can be used interchangeably. The lighting device 100 can also include intensity control buttons 112a, 112b on the side surface 107a near the proximal end of the housing 102, as Figure 1A shown, but the positions of the intensity control buttons 112a, 112b are not limited thereto. In the present disclosure, the control buttons 108, 109, 110, 112a, and 112b can be mechanically actuated or electrically actuated. For example, the control buttons 108, 109, 110, 112a, and 112b can include a spring-loaded mechanism to transmit tactile feedback to the user when pressed. Alternatively, the control buttons 108, 109, 110, 112a, and 112b can include capacitive or resistive touch sensors and / or piezoelectric switches. Additionally, the control buttons 108, 109, 110, 112a, and 112b can include an integrated tactile or vibration generator to give a tactile signal or vibration when activated.

[0043] Still referring to Figure 1A, in one embodiment, the lighting device 104 may include a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and / or laser excited phosphors (LEPs), which are configured and arranged to generate various light or illumination patterns (discussed in detail later) in accordance with the present disclosure. The lighting devices 114 and 116 may include lasers, which are configured to generate one or more light beams or one or more light beam patterns. The light beams generated by the lighting devices 114 and 116 may be used as indicators or for signaling in various environments. For example, one or more light patterns generated by the lighting devices 114 and 116 may be projected onto one or more surfaces of the surrounding area to signal or alert, for example, in an emergency or other situations. Of course, the lighting devices 114 and 116 may also be used as standard laser indicators, for example, during a presentation or lecture, or may be used for various other entertainment purposes.

[0044] In one embodiment, the touch screen input device 106 may include a capacitive or resistive sensor integrated with a liquid crystal display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED), an electrophoretic display, or any other suitable display. The touch screen input device 106 may be configured to receive touch or gesture input from a user via one or more fingers, a stylus, or any other suitable input device. The touch screen input device 106 may generate one or more user interfaces configured to display graphical elements designed for interaction with the user. For example, when actuated by touch, the graphical elements may be configured to generate or send appropriate signals to the lighting devices 104, 114, and / or 116 of the control device 100 to generate a desired type of illumination (discussed in detail later).

[0045] In one embodiment, the control button 108 may be a power switch, the control button 109 may be a touch screen switch, and the control button 110 may be an emergency switch. For example, when the power switch 108 is pressed or triggered, the device 110 may be turned on to emit light from the lighting devices 104, 114, and / or 116. In some embodiments, the touch screen input device 106 may be turned on to display an image (e.g., a brand logo) for a predetermined period of time (e.g., two seconds, but not limited thereto), and then turned off. When the power switch 108 is pressed again, the device 110 may be turned off. In some embodiments, the touch screen input device 106 may be turned on to display a preset image (e.g., a brand logo) and then turned off after a predetermined period of time (e.g., two seconds, but not limited thereto).

[0046] In one embodiment, when the power of the device 100 is turned on, the touch screen switch 109 may be pressed or triggered to activate the touch screen input device 106 to display a graphical user interface. The user interface may provide one or more options for the user to provide input for controlling the illumination to the device 100 via the touch screen input device 106 (to be described in Figure 5A - 5C(discussed in detail below). In some embodiments, activating one or more elements on the user interface of the touchscreen input device 106 may generate one or more sounds. For example, one or more sounds may be generated by the microphone / speaker unit 118.

[0047] In one embodiment, the emergency switch 110 may be pressed or triggered for at least a predetermined time (e.g., several seconds, but not limited thereto) to cause the device 100 to enter one or more emergency modes. For example, if the emergency switch 110 is pressed, such as pressed for three seconds (but not limited thereto), the device 100 may activate the silent alarm mode. For example, in the silent alarm mode, an emergency signal or call may be automatically transmitted to an appropriate emergency or assistance entity or facility, such as a police station, a fire station, emergency responders, or other suitable emergency services. In addition, the device 100 may also be programmed to set one or more telephone numbers for automatically transmitting emergency signals or calls. In addition, the device 100 may send a real-time emergency call via a cellular or satellite signal for real-time communication with an appropriate entity. In addition, the device 100 may also transmit global positioning system (GPS) coordinate information to the above-mentioned services and entities. In one embodiment, when the emergency switch 110 is held down, vibrations may be generated every second to help the user count the number of seconds to enter the desired emergency mode. For example, to enter the silent alarm mode, the user may hold down the emergency switch 110 until it vibrates three times and then release it. The vibrations will help the user enter the silent alarm mode in a covert manner in some cases, such as when activating the emergency mode may put the user in potential danger, for example, from potential criminals.

[0048] In one embodiment, when the device 100 enters the silent alarm mode, pressing or activating and holding the emergency switch 110 may trigger the device 100 to enter the high - pitch alarm mode. In the high - pitch alarm mode, in addition to transmitting emergency signals or calls and GPS coordinate information, for example, the microphone / speaker unit 118 may generate a high - pitch alarm or other suitable sounds. In addition, the device 100 may generate illumination including SOS or other suitable emergency information. In an emergency, for example, the device 100 in the high - pitch alarm mode can help any responder or helper near the user quickly locate the user by following the high - pitch alarm or sound and the illumination with SOS or other suitable emergency information. Similar to the silent alarm mode, the high - pitch alarm mode can be triggered after the emergency switch 110 is pressed and held for a predetermined time in the silent alarm mode or the normal mode. That is, if the device 100 is already in the silent alarm mode, the emergency switch 119 can be pressed and held, for example, held for three seconds, but not limited to this. Or, if the device 100 is not in the silent alarm mode but in the normal power - on or power - off mode, the emergency switch 119 can be held, for example, held for five seconds. Similar to the silent mode, vibration can be emitted every second to help the user count the seconds to enter the required emergency mode based on tactile or vibration feedback. For example, when entering the high - pitch alarm mode from the silent alarm mode, the user can hold the emergency switch 110 until it vibrates three times and then release it. Or, when entering the high - pitch mode from the normal power - on or power - off mode, the user can hold the emergency switch 110 until it vibrates five times and then release it. The vibration will help the user enter the high - pitch alarm mode to alert any responder or helper to locate the user, for example, in a difficult situation. In addition, the high - pitch alarm, sounds, and illumination generated by the device 100 may scare away potential criminals around the user who may be in an adverse or dangerous situation.

[0049] Still referring to Figure 1A , in one embodiment, the intensity control buttons 112a, 112b may include "+" and "-" buttons. For example, the intensity + button 112a can increase the intensity of the illumination generated by the light - emitting device 104, and the intensity - button 112b can decrease the intensity of the illumination. That is, when the intensity + button 112a is pressed, the illumination generated by the light - emitting device 104 can become brighter. Each time the intensity + button 112a is pressed, the brightness or intensity can increase gradually. Similarly, when the intensity button 112b is pressed, the illumination generated by the light - emitting device 104 can become darker. Each time the intensity button 112b is pressed, the brightness or intensity can decrease gradually.

[0050] Figure 1BAnother perspective view of the lighting device 100 in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. In this embodiment, the rear surface 111 of the housing 102 of the device 100 is shown. In this embodiment, the lighting device 100 may include a solar panel 120 on the rear surface 111 of the housing 102. The solar panel 120 can generate electricity when exposed to sunlight to charge a rechargeable battery in the device 120. In one embodiment, if the battery power is insufficient, the touch screen input device 106 can display a low power message (e.g., "empty battery"). Additionally, the lighting device 100 may include beam control buttons 122a, 122b on a side surface 107b near the proximal end of the housing 102 and opposite the side surface 107a provided with control buttons 112a, 112b, as Figure 1B shown, but the positions of the beam control buttons 122a, 122b are not limited thereto. The control buttons 122a and 122b can be mechanically actuated or electrically actuated. For example, the control buttons 122a and 122b can include a spring-loaded mechanism to give a tactile feedback to the user when pressed. Alternatively, the control buttons 122a and 122b can include capacitive or resistive touch sensors and / or piezoelectric switches. Additionally, the control buttons 122a and 122b can include an integrated tactile or vibration generator to give a tactile signal or vibration when activated.

[0051] In one embodiment, the beam control buttons 122a, 122b may include “+” and “-” buttons. For example, the beam + button 122a may increase the size of the illumination generated by the light-emitting device 104 or change its shape, and the beam - button 122b may decrease the size of the illumination or change its shape. That is, when the beam + button 122a is pressed, the illumination generated by the light-emitting device 104 may become larger or change shape. For example, if the projected light has a conical projection shape, the width and / or length of the cone may increase. Each time the beam + button 122a is pressed, the shape or size of the illumination may gradually change or increase. Similarly, when the beam - button 122b is pressed, the illumination generated by the light-emitting device 104 may become smaller or change shape. For example, if the illumination has a conical projection shape, the width and / or length of the cone may decrease. Each time the beam - button 122b is pressed, the shape or size of the illumination may gradually change or decrease. The control buttons 112a, 112b, 122a, and 122b may not be limited to controlling the intensity of the illumination and the beam size / shape generated by the device. In some embodiments, one or more of the control buttons 112a, 112b, 122a, and 122b may be programmed to control the volume of the sound generated by the microphone / speaker unit 118 based on one or more modes of the device 100. For example, when the device 100 is in a high-volume mode, one or more of the control buttons 112a, 112b, 122a, and 122b may be programmed to control the volume level of a high-volume alert or other sounds that may be generated by the microphone / speaker unit 118. For example, when the beam + button 122a or the intensity + button 112a is pressed, the alert or other sounds generated during the high-volume mode may become louder, and when the beam - button 122b or the intensity - button 112b is pressed, the alert or other sounds may become quieter.

[0052] Figure 1CAnother perspective view of the lighting device 100 in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. In this embodiment, the front surface 103, the bottom surface 105, and the side surface 107b of the housing 102 are shown. In one embodiment, the device 100 may include a charging port 132 located on the bottom surface 105 at the distal end of the device 100. The charging port 132 may supply power to a battery in the housing 102 to charge the battery in the housing 102. The charging port 132 may be configured to support USB, Micro USB, USB-C, or any other suitable connector type. In one embodiment, the charging port 132 may be used to communicate data with a computing device for programming or updating software or firmware installed on the device. Of course, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, any other suitable data may be sent to and received from the device 100 via the charging port 132 to facilitate the function of the device 100. Additionally, the device 100 may include rod or bar receiving openings 134a and 136a (hereinafter referred to as openings 134a, 136a). Rods or bars 134b and 136b (hereinafter referred to as rods 134b, 136b) may be disposed inside the housing 102 through the openings 134a and 136a, respectively. The rods may be made of metal, plastic, or other suitable materials for insertion into a surface, such as the ground. The device 100 may further include an actuator 138 on the side surface 107b, which is configured to be pressed in. The actuator 138 may include a button that is coupled to a spring mechanism inside the housing 102 to release the rods 134b and 136 when pressed by a user.

[0053] Figure 1D Another perspective view of the lighting device 100 in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 1CPerspective view of an exemplary lighting device 100 having a configuration with projecting rods 134b, 136b for passing through openings 134a and 136a respectively. In one embodiment, the device 100 is configured such that when a user presses actuator 138, the rods 134b, 136b project outwardly from the interior of the housing 102. After the rods 134b, 136b project through the openings 134a, 136a, the rods 134b, 136b can be locked in place and prevented from retracting back into the housing 102. The rods 134b, 136b can be configured to retract into the housing 102 through the openings 134a, 136a when the actuator 138 is pressed again. Pressing of the actuator 138 can release a locking mechanism coupled to a spring mechanism for projecting the rods 134b, 136b. For clarity, the locking mechanism and the spring mechanism are not shown in the figure. Any mechanism applicable for projecting, locking, and retracting the rods 134b, 136b that can be configured by a person of ordinary skill in the art can be used. In one embodiment, the rods 134b, 136b can be released and projected from the housing 102 via an electric mechanism. For example, a combination of one or more switches or buttons or switches 108, 109, 110, 112a, 112b, 122a, 122b can be used to send an electrical signal upon actuation to release the rods 134b, 136b. For example, when buttons 122a and 122b are pressed simultaneously, an electrical signal can be generated to actuate a motor or spring mechanism inside the housing 102 to release and project the rods 134b, 136b. Additionally, when buttons 112a and 112b are pressed simultaneously again, the rods 134b, 136b can retract into the housing 102 via the openings 134a, 134b. In this embodiment, the actuator 138 may not be provided either.

[0054] Figure 1E Perspective view of a lighting device 100 according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, the lighting device having a configuration for fixing to a surface. As Figure 1C - 1D shown Figure 1EAs shown, the device 100 can be vertically fixed to a surface (e.g., the ground) to project illumination or light vertically upward into the sky or clouds. The device 100 can be vertically fixed at any suitable angle based on the manner or angle of inserting the rods 134a, 134b into the ground. The insertion angle of the rods 134a, 134b can be adjusted according to the needs of the user. For example, the locked rods 134b, 136b can be inserted into the surface (e.g., dirt, rock, pebbles, etc.) by applying sufficient downward pressure to the surface. The rods 134b, 136b can include spikes (not shown) that facilitate insertion into the surface. The spikes can be integrated as part of the rod or can be detachable spikes that can be attached when it is more convenient to insert the rod into the surface. In one embodiment, the illumination generated by the device 100 inserted into the surface can produce a light beam (e.g., a white light beam) projected into the sky or clouds. Such a light beam can be used as a beacon indicating the location of the user. For example, if a hiker gets lost or is in distress at night in the woods, the vertical light beam generated by the device 100 inserted into the ground can help guide responders or assistants to find the lost hiker. Additionally, the device 100 can produce an alarm or other sound as an audio beacon to further assist responders or assistants in finding the lost or distressed hiker.

[0055] Figure 1F A perspective view of a lighting device 100 in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown, the lighting device having a configuration for storing rods or styli 138a, 138b. Figure 1F The illustrated lighting device 100 includes in connection with Figure 1CThe device 100 shown has substantially similar characteristics. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, the explanations regarding substantially similar elements will be omitted. In this embodiment, the device 100 may include stylus receiving openings 134a and 136a. Styluses 138a and 138b may be respectively disposed and fixed inside the housing 102 through the openings 134a and 136a. The styluses 138a, 138b may be made of metal, plastic, or other suitable materials to facilitate input operations on the touch screen input device 106. In one implementation, the device 100 may be configured to release the styluses 138a, 138b in the locking mechanism within the housing 102 and cause the styluses 138a, 138b to protrude outward from the openings 134a, 136a when a predetermined amount of pressure (e.g., 0.1 to 0.5 psi, but not limited thereto) is applied by the user towards the inside of the housing 102. Once the styluses 138a, 138b are released, the user can slide out the styluses 138a, 138b through the openings 134a, 136a to use the styluses 138a, 138b to provide input to the touch screen input device 106 or support the device 100 against the styluses 138a, 138b on a surface (e.g., the ground). By sliding the styluses 138a, 138b through the openings 134a, 134b, the styluses 138a, 138b can be inserted back into the housing 102 through the openings 134a, 136b. The user can apply a predetermined amount of pressure (e.g., 0.1 to 0.5 psi, but not limited thereto) in the direction towards the inside of the housing 102 to the styluses 138a, 138b to click and lock the styluses 138b, 138a back into the housing 102. For clarity of illustration, the locking mechanism and / or spring mechanism configured to release and lock the styluses 138a, 138b are not shown in this figure. A person of ordinary skill in the art can configure any suitable mechanism for protruding, locking, and releasing the styluses 138a, 138b. In one embodiment, the styluses 138a, 138b may be released and protruded from the housing 102 via an electric mechanism. For example, a combination of one or more switches or buttons or switches 108, 109, 110, 112a, 112b, 122a, 122b may be used to send an electrical signal upon actuation to release the styluses 138a, 138b. For example, when buttons 122a and 122b are simultaneously pressed, an electrical signal may be generated to actuate a motor or spring mechanism inside the housing 102 to release and protrude the styluses 138a, 138b.

[0056] Figure 1G Another perspective view of the lighting device 100 showing one or more aspects in accordance with the present disclosure is shown. Figure 1F of the lighting device 100. Figure 1G The lighting device 100 shown in includes the same as Figure 1BThe device 100 shown has substantially similar characteristics. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, the explanations regarding substantially similar elements will be omitted. In this embodiment, the rear surface 111 of the housing 102 of the device 100 is shown. In this embodiment, the device 100 may include grooves, notches or depressions 124a and 124b (hereinafter referred to as grooves 124a, 124b). The grooves 124a, 124b may be configured to cooperate with the styli 138a, 138b for vertically fixing the device 100 at an angle to a surface. As Figure 1H shown, the styli 138a, 138b may be inserted into a surface (e.g., the ground). Then, as Figure 1H shown, the device 100 may be supported against the styli 138a, 138b by mating the grooves 124a, 124b with the ends of the styli 138a, 138b. The grooves 124a, 124b may be shaped to match the ends of the styli 138a, 138b to firmly support the device 100 against the styli 138a, 138b. As Figure 1H shown, the device 100 may be fixed to a surface (e.g., the ground) vertically or at a suitable angle to project illumination or light substantially vertically upward into the sky, clouds or a surface. The device 100 may be vertically fixed at any suitable angle based on the manner or angle of inserting the rods 138a, 138b into the ground. The insertion angle of the rods 138a, 138b may be adjusted according to the needs of the user. In one embodiment, the illumination generated by the device 100 vertically supported on a surface may generate illumination in a beam, pattern, shape or image and project the illumination into the sky, clouds or a surface. Such illumination may be used as a beacon to indicate the position of the user. For example, if a hiker gets lost or is in distress at night in the woods, the illumination generated by the device 100 may help guide responders or assistants to find the lost hiker. Additionally, the device 100 may produce an alarm or other sound as an audio beacon to further assist responders or assistants in finding the lost or distressed hiker. Alternatively, the device 100 may project an image or video onto a surface for entertainment purposes. For example, a camper may project an image or video onto the surface inside a tent to view pictures or watch a movie. In this case, the device 100 may operate similar to a portable projector.

[0057] Figure 1I Another perspective view of the lighting device 100 according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 1I The lighting device 100 shown includes Figure 1BThe device 100 shown has substantially similar characteristics. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, the explanation of substantially similar elements will be omitted. In this embodiment, the rear surface 111 of the housing 102 of the device 100 is shown. In this embodiment, the device 100 may include channels 127a and 127b. The channels 127a, 127b may be configured to store rods or bars 123a, 123b (hereinafter referred to as rods 123a, 1232) for vertically or angled fixing the device 100 on a surface, such as Figure 1I and Figure 1J shown. The device 100 may include rotation mechanisms 125a, 125b to facilitate the rotation of the rods 123a, 123b. For example, the rotation mechanisms 125a, 125b may include metal bars passing through the rods 123a, 123b. Thus, the rods 123a, 123b may rotate about the axis of the metal bar. For clarity, the metal bars are not shown in these figures. The rotation mechanisms 125a, 125b may be any other suitable mechanisms known to those of ordinary skill in the art to facilitate the rotation of the rods 123a, 123b.

[0058] Referring to Figure 1J , the rods 123a, 123b may rotate about the rotation mechanisms 125a, 125b to extend the rods 123a and 123b from the bottom surface 113 (not shown for clarity). The rotation mechanisms 125a, 125b may be configured to lock the rods 123a, 123b in place when fully rotated, as Figure 1J shown. In addition, the rotation mechanisms 125a, 125b may be configured to lock the rods 123a, 123b at a predetermined rotation angle. For example, the rods 123a, 123b may be locked every 15° of rotation (e.g., by clicking a locking mechanism), but is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the device 100 may be inserted into a surface (e.g., the ground), and when the rods 123a, 123b are fully rotated and locked in place, the rods 123a, 123b extend from the bottom surface 113, as Figure 1J shown. As Figure 1JAs shown, the device 100 can be vertically fixed to a surface (e.g., the ground) to project illumination or light vertically upward into the sky or clouds. For example, the locking rods 123a, 123b can be inserted into the surface by applying sufficient downward pressure (e.g., dirt, rocks, pebbles, etc.) to the surface. The rods 125a, 125b can include spikes (not shown) that can facilitate insertion into the surface. The spikes can be integrated as part of the rod or can be detachable spikes that can be attached when it is more convenient to insert the rod into the surface. In one embodiment, the illumination generated by the device 100 inserted into the surface can generate a light beam (e.g., a white light beam) projected into the sky or cloud layer. Such a light beam can be used as a beacon to indicate the location of the user. For example, if a hiker gets lost or is in distress at night in the woods, the vertical light beam generated from the device 100 inserted into the surface can help guide responders or assistants to find the lost hiker. Additionally, the device 100 can produce an alarm or other sound to act as an audio beacon to further assist responders or helpers in finding the lost or distressed hiker.

[0059] Additionally or alternatively, the device 100 can be vertically fixed to a surface (e.g., the ground) at an angle (e.g., 150 degrees) to project illumination or light vertically upward into the sky, clouds, or onto the surface. In this embodiment, the angle of the device 100 can be adjusted to the desired angle of the user. The illumination generated by the device 100 fixed to the surface can produce illumination in the form of a light beam, pattern, shape, or image and can project the illumination into the sky, cloud layer, or onto the surface. Such illumination can be used as a beacon to indicate the location of the user. For example, if a hiker gets lost or is in distress at night in the woods, the illumination generated from the device 100 can help guide responders or assistants to find the lost hiker. Additionally, the device 100 can produce an alarm or other sound to act as an audio beacon to further assist responders or helpers in finding the lost or distressed hiker. Alternatively, the device 100 can project an image or video onto the surface for entertainment purposes. For example, a camper can project an image or video onto the surface inside the tent to view pictures or watch a movie. In this case, the device 100 can act similar to a portable projector.

[0060] Figure 2 A perspective view of an exemplary lighting device 200 in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The lighting device 200 can be a flashlight or any other suitable light generating device configured to operate in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. As Figure 2As shown, the lighting device 200 may include a housing 202 and a touch screen input device 206 located on the front surface 203 of the housing 202. The housing 202 may be waterproof or splash-proof. One or more measures may be employed to seal the housing 202 to prevent water from entering the interior of the housing 202. The one or more measures may be rubber, sealant, adhesive, or any other suitable material applied at joints or other areas of the housing 202 to provide the device 200 with waterproof or splash-proof characteristics. The lighting device 200 may also include a light emitting device 204 disposed at the proximal end of the housing 202, and a battery (not shown in this figure for clarity) inside the housing 202, which is configured to provide sufficient power to the light emitting device 204. In the present disclosure, the battery may provide sufficient power to all components of the device 200 that require power. In one embodiment, the battery may be a rechargeable battery, but is not limited thereto. The lighting device 200 may also include a plurality of control buttons 208, 209, 210 on the front surface 203 near the distal end of the housing 202, and a microphone / speaker unit 218 on the front surface 203 near the proximal end of the housing 202. However, the positions of the control buttons 208, 209, 210 are not limited thereto. In the present disclosure, the terms button and switch may be used interchangeably. As Figure 2 shown, the lighting device 200 may also include intensity control buttons 212a, 212b on the first side near the proximal end of the housing 202, but the positions of the intensity control buttons 212a, 212b are not limited thereto. As Figure 2 shown, the lighting device 200 may also include beam control buttons 222a, 222b on the second side near the proximal end of the housing 202, but the positions of the beam control buttons 222a, 222b are not limited thereto. In the present disclosure, the control buttons 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a and / or 222b may be mechanically actuated or electrically actuated. For example, the control buttons 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a and / or 222b may include a spring-loaded mechanism to give the user a tactile feedback when pressed. Alternatively, the control buttons 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a and / or 222b may include capacitive or resistive touch sensors and / or piezoelectric switches. Additionally, the control buttons 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a and / or 222b may include an integrated tactile or vibration generator to give a tactile signal or vibration when activated.

[0061] Figure 2 The device 200 shown includes Figure 1A and Figure 1BThe device 100 shown has substantially similar features. Thus, the device 200 may include a solar panel on the surface opposite the touchscreen input device 206 (not shown for clarity of illustration, Figure 2 in the figure). In this embodiment, the device 200 has a cylindrical shape. Thus, the touchscreen input device 206 may include a flexible or curved capacitive or resistive sensor integrated with a flexible or curved liquid crystal display, organic LED (OLED), electrophoretic display, or any other suitable display.

[0062] Figure 3 An exemplary lighting system 300 in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure is shown. By utilizing Figure 3 one or more of the components shown in the figure, the system 300 can facilitate the operation of the device 100 or 200 shown in Figure 1A - 2 the figure. The system 300 and the processes, methods, and functions performed by the system 300 solve the technical problems that arise in traditional flashlight technology. That is, the systems 300, processes, and methods of the present disclosure described herein are improvements over the traditional flashlight field and, in combination with the Figure 1A - 7 methods, processes, and functions disclosed in the present invention, can actually be applied to the field of multifunctional interactive lighting devices that utilize the lighting devices 100 or 200.

[0063] In one embodiment, the lighting system 300 may include an input device 302, a light source 310, and a battery 318. The input device 302 may include the touchscreen device 106 disclosed in one or more of the embodiments in combination with Figure 1A - 7 or any other suitable input device for receiving input from a user. The light source 310 may include the light-emitting devices 104, 112, 116 disclosed in one or more of the embodiments in combination with Figure 1A - 7 the figure. The battery 318 may include a battery inside the device 100 or 200 to provide sufficient power to the various components of the system 300. Alternatively, the battery 318 may include an external battery configured to provide sufficient power to the various components of the system 300 and to charge the internal battery of the system 300. The system 300 may also include a charging device 306. The charging device may include a solar panel 120 or other external charging device (e.g., an external battery).

[0064] In one embodiment, the system 300 may include one or more actuation devices 314. The actuation devices 314 may include the Figure 1A - 7One or more control buttons 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a, and / or 222b disclosed in one or more embodiments are provided to facilitate generating user input signals for performing one or more functions of device 100 or 200. Additionally, in relation to embodiments of the present disclosure, actuation device 314 may include an integrated haptic or vibration generator to transmit haptic signals or vibrations upon activation. System 300 may also include microphone 308 and speaker 312. Microphone 308 and speaker 312 may be separate components or provided as an integrated single component. Microphone 308 and speaker 312 may include a microphone / speaker device 108 disclosed in one or more embodiments to facilitate generating audio signals based on user voice input and / or generating alerts or other sounds in accordance with various functions disclosed in the present invention. Figure 1A - 7 One or more control buttons 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a, and / or 222b disclosed in one or more embodiments are provided to facilitate generating user input signals for performing one or more functions of device 100 or 200. Additionally, in relation to embodiments of the present disclosure, actuation device 314 may include an integrated haptic or vibration generator to transmit haptic signals or vibrations upon activation. System 300 may also include microphone 308 and speaker 312. Microphone 308 and speaker 312 may be separate components or provided as an integrated single component. Microphone 308 and speaker 312 may include a microphone / speaker device 108 disclosed in one or more embodiments to facilitate generating audio signals based on user voice input and / or generating alerts or other sounds in accordance with various functions disclosed in the present invention.

[0065] In one embodiment, the system may include one or more sensing devices 316. Although not shown in device 100 or 200 illustrated in connection with Figure 1A - 7 sensing device 316 may be disposed within housing 102 or 202 of device 100 or 200 to perform various functions related to sensing device 316 in relation to embodiments of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, sensing device 316 may include one or more sensors (e.g., accelerometers) to determine the relative position of device 100 or 200 with respect to the user (e.g., three coordinates) and the relative orientation of device 100 or 200 (e.g., three angles). This tracking information may correspond to six degrees of freedom of device 100 or 200 and may determine how lighting is generated (described in further detail later in Figure 6B ). Sensing device 316 may also include a GPS and digital compass sensor configured to detect the direction and magnitude of an external magnetic field.

[0066] In one embodiment, the system includes a controller 304 and a memory 320 to facilitate the operation of the system 300 and / or the device 100 or 200 in accordance with the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the controller 304 may include a computer processing unit or system (e.g., a processor). Unless otherwise expressly stated, it will be apparent from the following discussion that throughout the specification discussion, the use of terms such as "processing," "computing," "determining," "analyzing," etc., refers to actions and / or processes of a computer or computing system or similar electronic computing device that manipulate and / or transform data represented as physical quantities, such as electronic quantities, into other data similarly represented as physical values. In a similar manner, the term "processor" may refer to any device or portion of a device that processes electronic data, e.g., to transform such electronic data into other electronic data, e.g., that may be stored in registers and / or memories. The controller 304 may include one or more processors. For example, the controller 304 may include a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or both. The controller 302 may include one or more general-purpose processors, digital signal processors, application specific integrated circuits, field programmable gate arrays, digital circuits, analog circuits, combinations thereof, or other currently known or later developed devices for analyzing and processing data. The controller 302 may implement a software program, e.g., manually generated code (i.e., programming). Additionally, the controller 302 may be configured to implement cellular and / or satellite wireless communications.

[0067] In one implementation, the memory 320 may store a set of instructions that, when executed, may cause the controller 302 to perform any one or more of the methods or processes in accordance with the functions described in the present disclosure. The memory 320 may communicate via one or more wires or buses. Similarly, although Figure 3 not shown herein, it is within the knowledge of those of ordinary skill in the art that Figure 3The components shown in [the figure] can be interconnected with one another in any suitable manner via one or more electrical wires and buses to facilitate signal or data communication and the operation of system 300, in accordance with the present disclosure. Memory 320 can be a main memory, a static memory, or a dynamic memory. Memory 320 can include, but is not limited to, computer-readable storage media, such as various types of volatile and non-volatile storage media, including but not limited to random access memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, electrically programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable read-only memory, flash memory, and the like. In one embodiment, memory 320 can include a cache or random access memory for controller 304. Memory 320 can be a cache memory of the processor, a system memory, or other memory. Memory 320 is operable to store instructions executable by controller 304. The functions, actions, or tasks shown in the figures or described herein can be performed by controller 304 executing instructions stored in memory 320. The functions, actions, or tasks are independent of a particular type of instruction set, storage medium, processor, or processing strategy and can be performed by software, hardware, integrated circuits, firmware, microcode, etc., operating alone or in combination. Similarly, the processing strategy can include multiprocessing, multitasking, light source control, and the like. The computer-readable storage medium described in connection with memory 320 in accordance with the present disclosure can be non-transitory and can be tangible.

[0068] associated with the Figure 1A - 7 The lighting devices 100 or 200, and system 300, associated with the various embodiments shown and the various elements included therein, are capable of implementing the methods and processes described in the present disclosure, and these devices and systems can be implemented by controller 304 via multiple microprocessors executing software or firmware, or can be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and their associated software. In other examples, system 300 and the various elements included therein can be implemented using a combination of ASICs, discrete electronic components (e.g., transistors), and microprocessors Figure 1A - 7 and the methods and processes associated with the embodiments thereof. In some embodiments, components shown as separate can be replaced by a single component. Additionally, some of the components shown can be additional, or can be replaced by other components.

[0069] A computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon configured to cause one or more computers to perform any of the methods described herein is also described. The computer-readable medium can include volatile or non-volatile, removable or non-removable media implemented in any method or technology capable of storing information, such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Generally, the functions of the computing devices described herein can be implemented in computing logic embodied in hardware or software instructions, which can be written in a programming language such as C, C++, COBOL, JAVATM 、PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, VBScript, ASPX, Microsoft.NET such as C# TM and other languages. The computing logic can be compiled into an executable program or written in an interpreted programming language. Generally, the functions described herein can be implemented as logic modules that can be replicated to provide greater processing power, combined with other modules, or divided into sub-modules. The computing logic can be stored on any type of computer-readable medium (e.g., a non-transitory medium such as a memory or storage medium) or computer storage device and stored on and executed by one or more general-purpose or special-purpose processors to create a dedicated computing device configured to provide the functions described herein.

[0070] Figure 4A FIG. shows a block diagram of an exemplary illumination generation system 400 in accordance with one or more aspects of the present invention. The illumination control system 400 may include a light source 310 and a light mask 404. Additionally, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, the system 400 may include a controller 304 to control the light source 310 and the light mask 404. For example, the controller 304 may receive one or more instructions from a memory 320 or other components of the system 300 or devices 100 or 200 to generate illumination. Upon receiving one or more instructions, the controller 304 may generate signals to control, for example, the intensity and duration of light generated from the light source 310 to be projected onto the mask 404. The controller 304 may control the mask 404, for example, synchronously or asynchronously, to generate a desired illumination 406. The illumination 406 may include, for example, light beams of various shapes, including but not limited to conical. Additionally, the illumination 406 may include light of other patterns or shapes, such as text, images, videos, etc. of one or more colors.

[0071] In one embodiment, the controller 304 may be configured to control the mask 404 to operate synchronously or asynchronously with an input device 302. For example, when the input device 302 (e.g., the touchscreen input device 106 or 206) has a blank screen (e.g., white or any other suitable color), the mask 404 may be substantially transparent to allow most of the light generated by the light source 310 to pass through the mask 404 to generate, for example, white or other desired solid-color light or illumination. Alternatively, when the touchscreen input device 106 or 206 detects a writing or drawing input on the touchscreen, one or more pixels on the mask 404 may be obscured or blocked to generate an illumination 406 that includes the writing or drawing. As previously described, the light source 310 may include one or more LEDs or LEPs (to be described in Figure 4A and 4B(described in detail below). In one embodiment, the mask 404 may include a liquid crystal panel (e.g., a transparent liquid crystal panel), which can be controlled by the controller 304 to change the light transmittance of the liquid crystal panel pixels, thereby generating the required illumination in the form of grayscale (or black and white) or color images, videos, shapes, texts, etc. Alternatively, the mask 404 may include an electrophoretic panel (e.g., a transparent electronic ink display panel), which can be controlled by the controller 304 to generate the required illumination in the form of grayscale (or black and white) or color images, videos, shapes, texts, etc. Alternatively, the mask 404 may include powders that are movable in each pixel, and these powders will move when a magnetic signal is applied. Therefore, the controller 204 can control the magnetic signal so that the powders (e.g., metal black powders) cover one or more pixels on the mask to produce the required lighting effect.

[0072] Figure 4B FIG. shows a block diagram of an illumination generation system 400 according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, the illumination generation system 400 may include an LEP light source. For example, the illumination generation system may include a phosphorescent element 416 and a metal element 418. Although not shown in the figure, the system 400 may include a controller 304 connected to one or more components in the system 400 to facilitate the generation of light or illumination. For example, the controller 304 may be configured to facilitate the generation of a blue laser beam 421 (for the sake of clear illustration, the blue laser and the blue laser beam on the opposite side of the lens 420 are not shown in the figure), and the blue laser beam can be focused by the lens 420 to excite the phosphorescent element 416 to generate visible light 422, and the visible light 422 can be focused by the lens 410 to generate a bright, long-range LEP beam. In another embodiment, the lens 410 may be arranged between the mask 404 and the phosphorescent element 416, rather than in front of the mask 404 as Figure 4B shown. As described above, the system 400 using LEP can generate a highly focused beam with high brightness and long distance, and its beam can reach more than one mile. Therefore, the system 400 can be used for camping in the wild, caving, or working in low light conditions, or for projecting a beam into the sky or clouds. Such a beam can be used as a signal light to indicate the location of lost hikers.

[0073] In one embodiment, the lens 410 can be controlled to magnify the brightness or change the projection range of the beam. For example, when the switches 112a, 112b, 122a, and / or 122b are pressed, the controller 404 can generate a signal to control the angle and position of one or more lenses 410 to modify the intensity of the brightness or the projection range (e.g., change the width or focus of the beam).

[0074] In one embodiment, system 400 may include ventilation devices 412 and 414 for cooling the heat generated by the laser and phosphorescent elements 416 in system 400. As Figure 4B shown, the positions of ventilation devices 412 and 414 are not limited thereto.

[0075] Figure 4C FIG. shows a block diagram of an illumination generation system 400 according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, system 400 may include a plurality of LEDs 430. The intensity of the light 432 generated by the LEDs 430 may be amplified according to the number of LEDs 430 provided. The LEDs 430 may include white and / or colored LEDs to generate the light 432. The system 400 may include components that are substantially similar to those of the Figure 4B system 400 shown, and the light rays 432 generated by the LEDs 430 may be controlled to amplify the brightness or significantly change the projection area (e.g., change the width or focus of the light beam), similar to the Figure 4B system 400 shown. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, the description of substantially similar elements will be omitted.

[0076] The systems 400 shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C use LEDs and LEP. However, in one embodiment, system 400 may also include, additionally or alternatively, a suitable light-emitting device for a portable projection device. Thus, the illumination system 400 or device 100 or 200 may also be used as a portable projector to display images and videos.

[0077] Figure 5A to 5C shows Figure 1A to 7 a block diagram of the touchscreen input device 106 and switches 108, 109, 110 of the device 100 or 200 or system 300 disclosed in the embodiment of Figure 5A to Figure 5C FIG. shows a user interface 501 including a plurality of graphic points 509 indicating the state of the user interface 501. For example, when the first of the plurality of points 509 is a solid dot, the user interface 501 may be in the mode or page as shown in Figure 5A FIG., when the second point is a solid dot, the user interface 501 may be in the mode or page as shown in Figure 5B FIG., and when the third point is a solid dot, the user interface 501 may be in the mode or page as shown in Figure 5C FIG. The mode or page of the user interface 501 may be switched by sliding the screen of the input device 106 with one or more fingers or a stylus. For example, when the user slides the touchscreen from the right side of the touchscreen to the left side with one or more fingers, the mode or page of the user interface 501 may change from the Figure 5A interface 501 shown toFigure 5B the interface 501 shown. When Figure 5A the interface 501 shown changes to Figure 5B the interface shown, the first of the plurality of points 509 will change from solid to hollow, and the second point will change from hollow to solid, as Figure 5B shown. When the user slides one or more fingers on the touch screen again from the right side to the left side of the screen, the mode or page of the user interface 501 can change from Figure 5B the interface 501 shown to Figure 5C the interface 501 shown. In addition, when Figure 5B the interface 501 shown changes to Figure 5C the interface shown, the second of the plurality of points 509 will change from solid to hollow, and the third point will change from hollow to solid, as Figure 5B shown. If the user slides the touch screen in the opposite direction, the user interface 501 will change from Figure 5C the interface shown to Figure 5B the interface shown, and then from Figure 5B the interface shown to Figure 5A the interface shown. The points 509 will similarly change from solid to hollow, but in the opposite direction.

[0078] Figure 5A shows a user interface 501 in a mode or page including a plurality of graphic elements 502 - 508. The graphic elements 502 - 508 can be programmed to initiate Figure 1A - 7 one or more functions of the device 100 or 200 or system 300 disclosed in the embodiments of. For example, the graphic element 502 can be programmed such that when the user touches the element 502, the device 100 or 200 or system 300 can generate illumination including a first message (e.g., "Help!"). As Figure 6A shown, the device 100 can project illumination of a message 604 including a first message (e.g., "Help!"). In one embodiment, after pressing the element 502, the touch screen input device 106 can also display a message 602 (e.g., "Help!"), as Figure 6A shown. Of course, the elements 502 - 508 can be programmed with any message desired by the user. In addition, the elements 502 - 508 are referred to herein by using ordinal numbers such as "first", "second", etc. to distinguish them from each other, but they are not intended to be limited in position and / or function by the terms, just like any other element described using this naming convention in the present disclosure.

[0079] In one embodiment, the element 508 may include an icon 508A (e.g., a speaker icon). The icon 508A may indicate that when the element 508 is activated, a sound or alarm corresponding to a preset message of the element 508 may be generated. Thus, when the user touches the element 508, the device 100, 200, or system 300 may generate, for example, illumination including a fourth message (e.g., "S.O.S.") and an alarm or siren to alert responders or rescue personnel near the user. In one embodiment, the alarm, siren, or other sound may be loud enough to be heard, for example, within a radius of at least 20 meters, but is not limited thereto. Thus, responders or rescue personnel can not only follow the illumination and information to locate the user, but also follow the alarm, siren, or other sound to locate the user. Therefore, the illumination and sound emitted by the device 100, 200, or system 300 can serve as a beacon for locating the user.

[0080] Figure 5B The user interface 501 is shown, which is configured to receive touch or gesture input via one or more fingers or styli of the user. In this embodiment, the user can write messages, draw graphics or shapes. For example, as Figure 6AAs shown, text, numbers, or graphics written or drawn on the touchscreen input device 106 can be generated by the device 100 in the form of illumination. In this example, the user can input "Help!" 602 on the touchscreen input device 106, and this information 602 can be displayed in the illumination 604 in a synchronous (e.g., real-time) or asynchronous manner. In one embodiment, the interface 501 can include one or more graphical icons (e.g., "Input"), and the user can confirm the display of this information in the illumination 604 by activating these icons. In this case, on the illumination 604, the text, graphics, or patterns drawn on the touchscreen input device 106 may be displayed asynchronously. In one embodiment, the touchscreen input device 106 can include a color touchscreen. Thus, any color drawing made by the user on the touchscreen input device 106 can be synchronized with the light-emitting device to produce colored illumination that can replicate the colored drawing made by the user. Therefore, when the illumination is projected in a real-time synchronous manner, the device 100 can facilitate dynamic projection. In contrast, when the illumination is projected asynchronously, as described above, the device 100 can achieve static projection of the illumination. For example, in the dynamic projection mode, the device 100 may project light into the air, just as if you were writing your name in the air, but using the device 100. One or more dynamic shapes, patterns, images, texts, etc. can be stored in the memory 320 and can be subsequently reproduced when activated through the device 100. The device 100 can be activated by an image or text provided by the user interface or can be selected through voice input. In addition, the user interface can also include a text editor. Thus, the user can further style or beautify the selected or drawn image or text through the user interface (e.g., certain letters can be made bold, underlined, italicized, colored, or made to blink, while others are not). Dynamic shapes or patterns can be projected or displayed in a repeated manner one or more times. These functions can be used for both entertainment purposes and commercial purposes, such as projecting or displaying advertisements through the illumination generated by the device 100 (e.g., dynamically writing or projecting the text or image of Coca-Cola in the sky). Additionally, or as an alternative, in the dynamic projection mode, the illumination generated by the device 100 can be synchronized with the sound output. For example, when the device 100 projects or draws an image or text in the air through illumination, sound can be added.

[0081] Figure 5C The user interface 501 in the digital compass mode is shown. The user can use the digital compass mode to find directions when necessary. The device can use the sensing device 316 including GPS and digital compass sensors to detect the direction and magnitude of the external magnetic field. When the device 100 points in different directions, such as Figure 5CThe graphical pointer on the digital compass shown may change direction. In one embodiment, the user may pair a smartphone application with device 100 or 200 or system 300 via Bluetooth communication and use the smartphone application to remotely share content (e.g., pictures, text, drawings, etc.), remotely activate an emergency signal, and view the location of the hiker. For example, the smartphone application paired with the device 100 can be used by other users, such as hikers. Once paired successfully, the user can access the application through the touchscreen input device 106. Once paired successfully, the application on the smartphone can share content with the device 100 for projection lighting and / or sound. In addition, the device 100 can activate an emergency signal, which can be triggered through the user interface, such as Figure 5A shown. Alternatively, the device 100 can display a map with GPS coordinates showing the locations of other hikers who are using the smartphone application so that the user can look for others when lost. In addition, the application can access a hiker social network, allowing communication between users (e.g., through the user interface of the device 100 or the smartphone).

[0082] As described above, Figure 6A shows a perspective view of the lighting device 100 that projects a message according to user input in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0083] Figure 6B shows a perspective view of the lighting device 100 that projects a message based on its own orientation or position change in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the device 100, 200, or system 300 can generate different messages while generating light or illumination at the device 100 when the orientation or position of the device 100 changes. For example, the device 100 can generate illumination 606 according to the Figure 1A to 7 embodiment shown, and the illumination 606 includes illumination formed according to a first message (or shape, image, etc.). When the device 100 changes its orientation or position (e.g., as shown by the arrow 608 in Figure 6B ), the illumination 606 can be changed to illumination 608 that includes a second message. Therefore, one or more of the sensor devices 316 disclosed above can be used to track the position and / or orientation of the device. For example, one or more sensors (such as an accelerometer, gyroscope, inertial measurement unit (IMU), global positioning system (GPS)) can be used to determine the relative position (e.g., spatial coordinates) and relative orientation (e.g., three angles) of the device 100 or 200 relative to the user. This tracking information may provide six degrees of freedom for the device 100 or 200 to determine how the illumination is generated.

[0084] In one embodiment, various functions and applications can be implemented by leveraging the tracking information of device 100. For example, the illumination generated by device 100 can be projected onto one or more real objects to generate functions that can serve as merged or augmented reality objects. For example, in a dark room, when device 100 points in a first direction (e.g., left), a first three-dimensional (3D) object can be generated through illumination, and when device 100 points in a second direction (e.g., right), a second 3D object can be generated through illumination. For example, the first 3D object might be a dinosaur, while the second 3D object might be a dog. The 3D objects generated by the illumination of device 100 can be programmed to be any desired object, person, animal, etc. Alternatively, when device 100 points in the first direction, the first 3D object can be generated through the illumination of the device. However, when device 100 points in the second direction, the first 3D object might disappear. Thus, device 100 can be programmed and implement various application variations. In certain embodiments, device 100 can be used as an entertainment, gaming, advertising, or other suitable device. In one embodiment, device 100 can be used in a museum. For example, a user can carry device 100 into a certain room in the museum, and when device 100 points at a certain direction or location (e.g., on a wall), the illumination generated by device 100 can reveal objects related to the theme of the room.

[0085] In another implementation, device 100 can be programmed to turn on or off according to the orientation or position of device 100. For example, if a user is in a certain room while holding device 100 and the user points device 100 at a certain location, device 100 can automatically turn on to illuminate an object in the direction that device 100 might be pointing at. The object can be, for example, the head of a dinosaur. If the user turns device 100 to a different direction, device 100 can turn off the illumination. In some cases, multiple users can use device 100 simultaneously. Thus, multiple device 100s can illuminate the head of the dinosaur at the same time.

[0086] Figure 6C A perspective view of an exemplary illumination device 100 according to aspects of the present disclosure is shown, which can generate messages according to a user's audio input. According to Figure 1A - 7In the illustrated embodiment, in this embodiment, the user can speak to the device 100 through the microphone 118 or 308 of the device 100, thereby generating an alarm or other sounds as well as lighting. For example, when the user issues a command 702 to the microphone 118 or 308, the device 100 generates lighting 704 corresponding to the command 702 with information or images. Additionally or alternatively, the device 100 may generate an audio output (e.g., an alarm or other sound) 706 corresponding to the command 702. Thus, the lighting 704 and the audio output 706 can serve as visual and / or auditory beacons to help responders or assistants locate the user.

[0087] In one implementation, when the switches 108, 109, 110, 112a, and 112b of the device 100 are operated, the voice command 702 can be detected. Alternatively, the voice command 702 can also be detected without operating these switches 108, 109, 110, 112a, and 112b. That is, the device 100 can be in a listening mode during operation to receive user commands. The voice detection function in this embodiment can assist in operating the device 100 when the user is unable to operate the device 100. For example, when the device 100 is out of reach or the user is unable to move. In some embodiments, the voice detection function implements voice recognition to allow only one or more authorized users to execute voice commands. In other embodiments, the voice detection function is configured to execute voice commands only when the user utters certain words or phrases (e.g., "Flashlight project starts now"). In other embodiments, the voice detection function is configured to detect the pitch, volume, intonation, or other voice characteristics of the user's voice to determine whether the user is in distress and activate one or more functions according to the present disclosure, such as light or sound output, making an emergency call through connection to a smart device, or transmitting a message over a network, etc. In one embodiment, the voice command 702 can be translated by a natural language processor to perform functions such as voice-to-text, voice-to-lighting, or voice-to-audio output.

[0088] The applications and functions disclosed in the foregoing and following embodiments can be implemented by programming the device 100 or 200 or the system 300 according to the description of the system 300 shown in Figure 3 That is, the device 100 or 200 or the system 300 in the foregoing and following embodiments can be implemented using, for example, a readable medium storing instructions configured to cause one or more computers or processors to execute any of the methods described herein. The functions of the computing devices described herein can be implemented by hardware or software instructions, which can be in C, C++, COBOL, JAVA TM, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, VBScript, ASPX, Microsoft.NET TM Programming languages such as C#. The calculation logic can be compiled into an executable program or written in an interpreted programming language.

[0089] Figure 7 Shows an exemplary flowchart 700 of performing a multi-functional lighting function based on the apparatus 100, 200 or system 300 according to various aspects of the present disclosure Figure 1A - 6C associated.

[0090] In one embodiment, the method may be performed by device 100, 200, or system 300. In step 702, controller 304 may receive a first input signal from a first button. For example, the first button may be one of at least one control button 108, 109, 110, 112a, 112b, 122a, 122b, 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a, or 222b. In step 704, after receiving the first input signal, controller 304 may generate a first illumination signal. In step 706, a first illumination may be generated based on the first illumination signal. For example, the first illumination may be generated by at least one light emitting device 104, 114, 116, 204, light source (310), or illumination generation system 400. In step 708, controller 304 may receive a second input signal from a second button. The second button may be one of at least one control button 108, 109, 110, 112a, 112b, 122a, 122b, 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a, or 222b. In step 710, when the second input signal is received, controller 304 may generate a second illumination signal. In step 712, a second illumination may be generated based on the second illumination signal. The second illumination may be generated by at least one light emitting device 104, 114, 116, 204, light source (310), or illumination generation system 400. In one embodiment, the first illumination and the second illumination may have different or the same illumination shapes, patterns, and / or sizes. In one embodiment, controller 304 may receive the second input signal within a first time period (e.g., 3 seconds), and within the first time period of receiving the second input signal, one or more vibrations may be generated by a vibration device. For example, the vibration device may include actuator 314, including an integrated tactile or vibration generator, for transmitting a tactile signal or vibration upon activation in connection with embodiments of the present disclosure. Additionally, when the second input signal is received within the first time period, controller 304 may be configured to send a cellular or satellite call to a first number. The first number may be an emergency number (e.g., 911) or other emergency service or response entity. In one embodiment, after receiving the second input signal within the first time period, controller 304 may receive an additional input signal from the second button within a second time period (e.g., 3 to 5 seconds). When the additional input signal is received within the second time period, at least one of speakers 118, 218, or 312 may generate an audio output. The audio output may be an alarm, siren, or other sound.

[0091] Still referring to Figure 7, in step 714, the controller 304 may receive a third input signal from a touch input device. For example, the touch input device may be a touch screen input device 106, 206, or the input device 302. In step 716, after receiving the third input signal, a third illumination signal may be generated. In step 716, a third illumination may be generated based on the third illumination signal. The third illumination may be generated by at least one of the light emitting devices 104, 114, 116, 204, the light source (310), or the illumination generation system 400. In one embodiment, the first illumination, the second illumination, and the third illumination may include different or the same illumination shapes, patterns, and / or sizes.

[0092] In one embodiment, the controller 304 may receive a third input signal from a third button. When receiving the third input signal, the controller 304 activates the touch input device. In another embodiment, the controller 304 may determine a first direction of the interactive lighting device. The first direction may be detected by a sensing device 316 (e.g., an accelerometer or a 6-degree-of-freedom sensor). After determining the first direction, a fourth illumination may be generated based on a fourth illumination signal. Additionally, the controller 304 may determine a second direction of the interactive lighting device and, after determining the second direction, generate a fifth illumination based on a fifth illumination signal. In one embodiment, after determining the second direction, the controller 304 may turn off the fourth illumination. The fourth and fifth illuminations may be generated by at least one of the light emitting devices 104, 114, 116, 204, the light source 310, or the illumination generation system 400. In one embodiment, the first through fifth illuminations may have different or the same illumination shapes, patterns, and / or dimensions.

[0093] In one embodiment, the controller 304 may receive a fourth input signal from a fourth button. The fourth button may include at least one of the control buttons 108, 109, 110, 112a, 112b, 122a, 122b, 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a, or 222b. After receiving the fourth input signal, the brightness or size of the first illumination may be modified according to the fourth input signal. That is, the brightness and size of the first illumination may be increased or decreased.

[0094] It should be noted that in the description of the above exemplary embodiments, in order to simplify the disclosure and help understand the features of one or more inventive aspects, sometimes certain features of various embodiments are combined into a single embodiment, illustration, or description. However, this manner of disclosure does not mean that the claimed embodiments require more features than those expressly listed in each claim. On the contrary, as reflected in the following claims, the inventive aspects do not lie in all the features of the previously disclosed embodiments. Therefore, the claims following this detailed description are hereby expressly incorporated into the detailed description, and each claim exists independently as a separate embodiment.

[0095] In addition, although some embodiments described herein include certain features but not all features included in other embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that combinations of features of different embodiments are also within the scope of this disclosure and constitute different embodiments. For example, in the subsequent claims, any of the described embodiments can be used in any combination.

[0096] In addition, combinations of some methods or computer system processors or other means for performing functions are also described herein. Therefore, a processor having the necessary instructions for performing such methods or method elements constitutes a means for performing such methods or method elements. In addition, an element in the device embodiments described herein is an example of a means for performing the function of that element to achieve the function.

[0097] In this specification, a large number of specific details are given. However, it should be understood that the embodiments of this disclosure can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known methods, structures, and technologies are not shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this description.

[0098] Similarly, when the term "coupled" is used in the claims, it should not be limited to direct connection. The terms "coupled" and "connected" and their derivatives can all be used. It should be understood that these terms are not synonyms of each other. Therefore, the expression "device A is coupled to device B" should not be limited to a device or system where the output end is directly connected to the input end. This means that there is a path between output end A and input end B, which may include other devices or means. "Coupled" may mean that two or more elements are in direct physical or electrical contact, or that two or more elements are not in direct contact but still cooperate or interact with each other.

[0099] Accordingly, although embodiments of the present disclosure that are considered to be preferred have been described, those skilled in the art will recognize that other and further modifications can be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure, and it is intended that all such variations and modifications be included within the scope of the present disclosure. For example, functions can be added to or deleted from the block diagrams, or operations can be exchanged between functional blocks. Steps of the described methods can be added or deleted within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0100] The foregoing disclosure is for reference only and not a limiting description. The appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications, improvements, and other embodiments that fall within the true spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the scope of the present disclosure should be determined by the broadest permissible interpretation of the following claims and their equivalents, and should not be limited by the foregoing detailed description. Although various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that many other possible embodiments and implementations are within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the present disclosure should not be limited except as restricted by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An interactive lighting device, comprising: case; a light emitting device disposed at a first end of the housing; a first button on the housing, configured to detect a first input; a touch input device, the touch input device being on the housing and configured to receive a touch input from a user; as well as A battery within the housing; wherein the light emitting device is configured to generate a first illumination based on a first input, and The light emitting device is configured to generate a second illumination based on the touch input.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a solar panel located on the housing, wherein the solar panel is configured to generate electricity to charge the rechargeable battery.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the light emitting device comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes or a laser excited phosphor. 4 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a second button configured to detect a second input, wherein the light emitting device is configured to generate a third illumination based on the second input.

5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the touch input device is configured to detect writing on the touch screen, and in, The light emitting device is configured to generate the second illumination based on the writing. The device of claim 5 , wherein the second illumination comprises at least one of an image, text, a shape, or a combination thereof.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the touch input device comprises a touch screen display, wherein the touch screen display is configured to display a user interface comprising a graphical input element.

8. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a second button configured to detect a second input; as well as The speaker and microphone in the housing, wherein the microphone is configured to detect an audio command from the user, and Wherein, the speaker is configured to generate a first sound or a third lighting based on the audio command.

9. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a sensing device in the housing, the sensing device configured to detect a position of the apparatus, in, The light emitting device is configured to generate the first illumination based on a first position of the apparatus, and wherein the light emitting device is configured to generate a third illumination based on a second position of the apparatus.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the light emitting device comprises a programmable mask, and wherein: The mask is configured to change a shape of the mask based on a first input or the touch input.

11. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a third button on the housing, the third button configured to detect a third input, Wherein the touch screen device is configured to be activated based on the third input.

12. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a fourth button on the housing, the fourth button configured to detect a fourth input, The intensity of the first lighting is modified or the size of the first lighting is modified based on the fourth input.

13. A method of performing a function of an interactive lighting device, comprising: receiving a first input signal from a first button; upon receiving the first input signal, generating a first lighting signal; generating a first illumination based on the first illumination signal; receiving a second input signal from a second button; upon receiving a second input signal, generating a second lighting signal; generating a second illumination based on the second illumination signal; receiving a third input signal from the touch input device; upon receiving a third input signal, generating a third lighting signal; as well as A third illumination is generated based on the third illumination signal.

14. The method according to claim 13, further comprising: receiving a third input signal from a third button; as well as When the third input signal is received, the touch input device is activated.

15. The method according to claim 13, further comprising: receiving the second input signal within a first time period; upon receiving the second input signal within the first time period, generating one or more vibrations via a vibration device; as well as Upon receiving the second input signal within the first time period, a cellular call or a satellite call is placed to the first number.

16. The method according to claim 15, further comprising: After receiving the second input signal in the first time period, receiving an additional input signal in the second time period from the second button; as well as Upon receiving an additional input signal for a second time period, an audio output is generated.

17. The method according to claim 13, further comprising: determining a first direction of the interactive lighting device; After determining the first direction, generating a fourth illumination based on a fourth illumination signal; determining a second direction of the interactive lighting device; as well as After determining the second direction, fifth illumination is generated based on the fifth illumination signal.

18. The method according to claim 13, further comprising: determining a first direction of the interactive lighting device; After determining the first direction, generating a fourth illumination based on a fourth illumination signal; determining a second direction of the interactive lighting device; as well as After determining the second direction, turning off the fourth lighting.

19. The method according to claim 13, further comprising: receiving a fourth input signal from a fourth button; as well as After receiving the fourth input signal, the brightness of the first lighting is modified or the size of the first lighting is changed.

20. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions for executing functions of an interactive lighting device, the instructions, when executed by one or more processors, causing the one or more processors to perform operations comprising: receiving a first input signal from a first button; After receiving a first input signal, generating a first lighting signal; generating a first illumination based on the first illumination signal; receiving a second input signal from a second button; After receiving the second input signal, generating a second lighting signal; generating a second illumination based on the second illumination signal; receiving a third input signal from the touch input device; After receiving a third input signal, generating a third lighting signal; as well as A third illumination is generated based on the third illumination signal.

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