Multifunctional interactive lighting device

Abstract

To provide an interactive illumination apparatus, and methods and systems for executing functions of the interactive illumination apparatus.SOLUTION: An interactive illumination apparatus 100 includes a housing 102, a light emitting device 104 arranged on a first end of the housing, a first button 108 on the housing configured to detect a first input, a touch input device 106 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 104 based on the first input. The light emitting unit may be configured to generate a second illumination 114, 116 based on the touch input.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1A

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for generating illumination, and more particularly, to a multifunctional interactive lighting device, as well as systems and methods for generating illumination for a multifunctional interactive lighting device.

Background Art

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

[0003] The present disclosure relates to overcoming one or more of the above-mentioned problems and deficiencies. The background description provided herein is intended to present the context of the present disclosure as a whole. Unless otherwise indicated herein, the materials described in this section are not prior art to the claims of the present application and are not admitted to be prior art or proposed prior art by inclusion in this section.

Summary of the Invention

[0004] [[ID=z2]] According to certain aspects of the present disclosure, a multifunctional interactive lighting device, system, and method for improving conventional flashlights are disclosed. Each of the aspects disclosed herein may include one or more of the features described in relation to any of the other disclosed aspects.

[0005] According to one embodiment, an interactive lighting device is provided. The interactive lighting device may include a housing, a light-emitting device located at 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 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 the first input. The light-emitting unit may be configured to generate a second illumination based on 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 power for charging 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 illumination based on the second input. A touch input device may be configured to detect writing on a touchscreen. The light-emitting device may be configured to generate a second illumination based on the writing. The second illumination may include at least one of an image, text, shape, or a combination thereof. The touch input device may include a touchscreen display. The touchscreen display may be configured to display a user interface including graphical input elements. The interactive lighting device may include a second button configured to detect a second input, and a speaker and microphone in the housing. The microphone may be configured to detect user audio commands, and the speaker may be configured to generate a first sound or a third illumination based on the audio commands. The interactive lighting device may include a sensing unit within the housing configured to detect the position of the device. The light-emitting unit may be configured to generate a first illumination based on a first position of the device, and the light-emitting unit may be configured to generate a third illumination 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 shape based on a first input or touch input. The interactive lighting device may include a third button on the housing configured to detect a third input. A touchscreen device may be configured to be activated based on the third input. The interactive lighting device may include a fourth button on the housing configured to detect a fourth input.Based on the fourth input, the intensity of the first light may be modified, or the size of the first light may be modified.

[0007] According to one embodiment, a method for performing the functions of an interactive lighting device is provided. This method may include the steps of: 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 receiving a second input signal over a first period, and, upon receiving the second input signal over the first period, generating one or more vibrations via a vibration device, and, upon receiving the second input signal over the first period, transmitting a mobile phone call or satellite phone call to a first number. The method may further include, after receiving the second input signal over the first period, receiving an additional input signal from a second button over a second period, and, upon receiving the additional input signal over the second period, generating an audio output. The method may further include determining a first orientation of an interactive lighting device, and, upon determining the first orientation, generating a fourth illumination based on a fourth illumination signal, determining a second orientation of the interactive lighting device, and, upon determining the second orientation, generating a fifth illumination based on a fifth illumination signal. The method may further include the steps of determining a first orientation of an interactive lighting device, generating a fourth light based on a fourth lighting signal once the first orientation is determined, determining a second orientation of the interactive lighting device, and turning off the fourth light once the second orientation is determined. The method may further include receiving a fourth input signal from a fourth button, and changing the intensity of the first light or changing the size of the first light once the fourth input signal is received.

[0009] In one embodiment, a non-temporary computer-readable medium may store instructions for performing functions of an interactive lighting device, and when executed by one or more processors, the instructions cause one or more processors to perform operations including 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.

[0010] It should be understood that both the general description above and the detailed description below are illustrative and descriptive, and do not limit the invention as described in the claims.

[0011] The accompanying drawings incorporated herein and constituting part thereof illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, are useful in illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1A] This is a perspective view of an exemplary lighting device according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 1B] This is a perspective view showing another orientation of the exemplary lighting device shown in Figure 1A, according to an aspect of this disclosure. [Figure 1C] This is a perspective view of an exemplary lighting device according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 1D] Figure 1C shows a side view of an exemplary lighting device having a configuration for projecting a rod or bar, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 1E] Figures 1C to 1D show an exemplary lighting device having a configuration for being fixed to a surface, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 1F]This is a perspective view showing an exemplary lighting device having a configuration for housing a rod, bar, or stylus according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 1G] Figure 1F shows a side view of an exemplary lighting device according to an aspect of the present disclosure, having a configuration with grooves for receiving a rod, bar, or stylus. [Figure 1H] Figures 1F to 1G show an exemplary lighting device having a configuration for being fixed to a surface, according to an aspect of this disclosure. [Figure 1I] This is a perspective view showing an exemplary lighting device according to an aspect of the present disclosure, having a configuration that includes channels for housing a movable rod and a bar. [Figure 1J] This is a perspective view showing an exemplary lighting device of Figure 1I having a configuration for being fixed to a surface, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing an exemplary lighting device according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] This figure shows the components of an exemplary lighting system according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 4A] This is a block diagram of an exemplary lighting control system according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 4B] This is a block diagram of an exemplary lighting generation system according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 4C] This is a block diagram of another exemplary lighting generation system according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 5A] This is a block diagram of an exemplary user interface for a lighting device including graphical touch elements, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 5B] This is a block diagram of an exemplary user interface for a lighting device including a touch input area, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 5C] This is a block diagram of an exemplary user interface for a lighting device including a digital compass, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 6A] This is a perspective view showing an exemplary lighting device that projects a message based on user input, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 6B] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an exemplary lighting device that projects a message based on a change in orientation, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 6C] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an exemplary lighting device that generates a message based on a user audio input, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of an exemplary process for generating illumination, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The subject matter of this specification, which forms a part hereof, will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific exemplary embodiments by way of example. Embodiments or aspects described herein as “exemplary” are not to be construed as preferred or favorable over other embodiments or aspects, for example, but rather are intended to reflect or indicate that the embodiment is an “example” embodiment. The subject matter can be embodied in a variety of different forms, and thus, it is intended that the subject matter embraced or claimed is not limited to any of the exemplary embodiments described herein, and exemplary embodiments are provided merely for purposes of illustration, as such. Similarly, a reasonably broad scope of the claimed or embraced subject matter is intended. In particular, for example, the subject matter can be embodied as a method, device, component, or system. Thus, embodiments can take the form of, for example, hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof (except software itself). Thus, the following detailed description is not intended to be construed in a limiting sense.

[0014] Throughout this specification and the claims, terms may have subtle meanings that are suggested or implied in the context beyond their explicitly stated meanings. Similarly, the phrase "in one embodiment" as used herein does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, and the phrase "in another embodiment" as used herein does not necessarily refer to a different embodiment. For example, the claimed subject matter is intended to include combinations of exemplary embodiments, in whole or in part.

[0015] The terms used hereinafter can be construed in the broadest reasonable manner even though they are used in conjunction with a detailed description of specific examples of the present disclosure. In fact, certain terms may even be emphasized hereinafter, however, any terms that are intended to be construed in any limited fashion are so clearly and specifically defined in the section of this detailed description. Both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and do not limit the features set forth in the claims.

[0016] In this disclosure, the term “based on” means “at least in part on.” Terms containing ordinal numbers, such as “first,” “second,” etc., may be used to distinguish one element from another among various elements, but are not intended to limit the elements by such terms. The singular forms “a,” “an,” and “said” include multiple referents unless the context specifically indicates otherwise. The term “exemplary” is used to mean “example” and not “ideal.” The terms “or” mean comprehensive and mean any, some, or all of the enumerated items. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” and “including,” or other variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions such that a process, method, or product containing a list of elements does not necessarily contain only those elements, but may also contain other elements not expressly enumerated or that are specific to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Relative terms such as "substantially" and "generally" are used to indicate a possible variation of ±5% of the stated or understood value.

[0017] Furthermore, throughout this specification, when one part is referred to as “connected” or “coupled” with another part, it is not limited to cases where they are “directly connected” or “directly coupled,” but also includes cases where one or more elements are placed between them to “indirectly connect” or “indirectly coupled.”

[0018] For ease of explanation, parts of the disclosed devices and / or their components are referred to as proximal and distal parts. Note that the term “proximal” is intended to refer to the part of the illuminating device closer to the light source, while the term “distal” is used herein to refer to the part of the illuminating device further away from the light source, for example, the part toward the bottom surface of the illuminating device, including the battery charging port. Similarly, “extending distally” indicates that a component extends in the distal direction, and “extending proximal” indicates that a component extends in the proximal direction. Furthermore, terms describing the geometric shape of a component / surface may refer to the exact shape and / or approximate shape. Different parts of the illuminating device, e.g., proximal or distal parts, may also be referred to using ordinal numbers such as “first,” “second,” etc., to distinguish one position, location, and / or orientation from another, but these terms are not intended to limit the position, location, and / or orientation.

[0019] As described above, conventional flashlights lack useful features that can help effectively respond to emergencies and avoid potential hazards. To address these issues, this disclosure describes a multifunctional interactive lighting device configured to generate illumination based on the operation of one or more switches and touchscreen input devices by a user. Different illuminations may be generated based on signals generated by at least one of the switches, touchscreen input devices, orientation or position sensing devices, or microphones. Illuminations generated by the devices of this disclosure may include messages, patterns, shapes, images, or videos from light generated by a light-emitting device. Furthermore, the devices of this disclosure may include a speaker that can be configured to generate an alarm, siren, or other sound based on signals generated by at least one of the switches, touchscreen input devices, orientation or position sensing devices, or microphones.

[0020] The multifunctional interactive lighting device of this disclosure improves upon conventional flashlight technology by providing programmable messages in illumination and sound, which can be used in a variety of applications, including but not limited to, emergency, security, entertainment, advertising, social, and gaming applications.

[0021] Figure 1A shows a perspective view of an exemplary multifunctional interactive lighting device 100 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The lighting device 100 may be a flashlight or any other suitable light-emitting device configured to operate according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The lighting device 100 may include a housing 102 and a touchscreen input device 106 located on the front surface 103 of the housing 102, as shown in Figure 1A. The housing 102 may be water-resistant or waterproof. One or more means may be employed to seal the housing 102 and prevent water from entering the inside of the housing 102. One or more means may be rubber, sealant, adhesive, or any other suitable material applied to the joints or other areas of the housing 102 to provide the device 100 with water-resistant or waterproof properties. The lighting device 100 may also include light-emitting devices 104, 114, and 116 located on the top surface 105 at the proximal end of the housing 102, and an internal battery (not shown in this figure for clarity of the illustration) configured to provide sufficient power to the light-emitting devices 104, 114, and 116. In this disclosure, the battery may provide sufficient power to all components of the device 100 that require power. In one embodiment, the battery may be a rechargeable battery, but is not limited thereto. The lighting device 100 may also include a number of control buttons 108, 109, and 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 location of the control buttons 108, 109, and 110 is not limited thereto. In this disclosure, the terms button and switch are used interchangeably. The lighting device 100 may also include intensity control buttons 112a and 112b on the side surface 107a near the proximal end of the housing 102, as shown in Figure 1A, but the location of the intensity control buttons 112a and 112b is not limited thereto. In this disclosure, the control buttons 108, 109, 110, 112a, and 112b may be mechanically or electrically actuated.For example, control buttons 108, 109, 110, 112a, and 112b may include a spring mechanism to provide tactile feedback to the user when pressed. Alternatively, control buttons 108, 109, 110, 112a, and 112b may include capacitive or resistive touch sensors and / or piezoelectric switches. Furthermore, control buttons 108, 109, 110, 112a, and 112b may include an integrated tactile or vibration generator to provide a tactile signal or vibration upon activation.

[0022] Referring further to Figure 1A, in one embodiment, the light-emitting device 104 may comprise a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and / or laser-excited phosphors (LEPs) configured and arranged to generate various light or illumination patterns in accordance with the present disclosure (details below). The light-emitting devices 114 and 116 may include lasers configured to generate one or more light beams or one or more patterns of light beams. The light beams generated by the light-emitting devices 114 and 116 may be used as pointers or for signaling in various environments. For example, one or more patterns of light generated by the light-emitting devices 114 and 116 may be projected onto one or more surfaces in a surrounding area for signaling or warning in, for example, an emergency or other situation. Naturally, the light-emitting devices 114 and 116 may be used, for example, as standard laser pointers used during presentations or lectures, or for various other entertainment purposes.

[0023] In one embodiment, the touchscreen input device 106 may include a capacitive or resistive sensor integrated with a liquid crystal display, an organic LED (OLED), an electrophoretic display, or any other suitable display. The touchscreen input device 106 may be configured to receive touch or gesture input from the user via one or more fingers, a stylus, or any other suitable input device. The touchscreen input device 106 may generate one or more user interfaces configured to display graphic elements designed to interact with the user. For example, when activated by touch, the graphic elements may be configured to generate or transmit appropriate signals to control the light-emitting devices 104, 114 and / or 116 of the device 100 to generate a desired type of illumination (details below).

[0024] In one embodiment, control button 108 may be a power on / off switch, control button 109 may be a touchscreen on / off switch, and control button 110 may be an emergency switch. For example, when the power on / off switch 108 is pressed or activated, the device 110 may be turned on to generate light from the light-emitting devices 104, 114 and / or 116. In some embodiments, the touchscreen input device 106 may be turned on to display an image (e.g., a brand logo) for a predetermined period (e.g., 2 seconds, but not limited to this) and then turned off. When the power on / off switch 108 is pressed again, the device 110 may be turned off. In some embodiments, the touchscreen input device 106 may be turned on to display an image (e.g., a brand logo) for a predetermined period (e.g., 2 seconds, but not limited to this) and then turned off.

[0025] In one embodiment, when the device 100 is powered on, the touchscreen on / off switch 109 may be pressed or activated to activate the touchscreen input device 106 and display a graphical user interface. The user interface may provide one or more options for the user to provide input to the touchscreen input device 106 to control the lighting of the device 100 (details will be described later in relation to Figures 5A to 5C). In some embodiments, one or more sounds may be generated by activating elements on the user interface of the touchscreen input device 106. For example, one or more sounds may be generated by the microphone / speaker unit 118.

[0026] In one embodiment, the emergency switch 110 may be pressed or activated for at least a predetermined period (e.g., several seconds) to put the device 100 into one or more emergency modes. For example, if the emergency switch 110 is pressed for, for example, three seconds, the device 100 may activate a silent warning mode. In silent warning mode, for example, an emergency signal or call may be automatically transmitted to an appropriate emergency or rescue entity or facility, such as a police department, fire department, first responder, or other appropriate emergency service. Additionally or alternatively, the device 100 may be programmed to include one or more telephone numbers for the automatic transmission of emergency signals or calls. Furthermore, the device 100 may make live emergency calls via cellular or satellite phone signals to facilitate live communication with the appropriate entities. Furthermore, the device 100 may transmit Global Location System (GPS) coordinate information to the aforementioned services and entities. In one embodiment, when the emergency switch 110 is pressed and held, vibrations may be generated every second to help the user count down the number of seconds to enter the desired emergency mode. For example, to enter silent warning mode, the user may press and hold the emergency switch 110 while it vibrates three times, and then release it. The vibration helps the user enter silent warning mode individually in situations where activating emergency mode at close range might expose the user to potential danger, for example, from a potential criminal.

[0027] In one embodiment, the device 100 may be triggered into loud warning mode by pressing or activating and holding the emergency switch 110 after the device 100 has entered silent warning mode. In loud warning mode, in addition to transmitting, for example, an emergency signal or call and GPS coordinate information, the device may generate a loud alarm or other appropriate sound, for example, by the microphone / speaker unit 118. Furthermore, the device 100 may generate illumination including SOS or other appropriate emergency message. In an emergency, for example, the device 100 in loud warning mode may help any responder or rescuer in the vicinity of the user to easily find the user by following the loud alarm or sound and illumination with SOS or other appropriate emergency message. Similar to silent warning mode, loud warning mode may be triggered when the emergency switch 110 is pressed and held for a predetermined period of time while either the silent warning mode or normal mode is in use. That is, if the device 100 is already in silent warning mode, the emergency switch 110 may be pressed and held for, for example, three seconds, but not limited to these. Alternatively, if the device 100 is not in silent warning mode but in normal power-on or power-off mode, the emergency switch 110 may be pressed and held for, for example, 5 seconds. Similar to silent mode, vibrations may be generated every second to help the user count down the number of seconds to enter the desired emergency mode based on tactile or vibration feedback. For example, to enter loud warning mode from silent warning mode, the user may press and hold the emergency switch 110 for 3 vibrations and then release it. Alternatively, to enter loud mode from normal power-on or power-off mode, the user may press and hold the emergency switch 110 for 5 vibrations and then release it. The vibrations help the user enter loud warning mode to alert responders or rescuers, for example, to locate the user in distress. Furthermore, the loud warning and sound and illumination generated by the device 100 may deter potential criminals who may be in compromising or dangerous situations from the user.

[0028] Referring further to Figure 1A, in one embodiment, the intensity control buttons 112a and 112b may include "+" and "-" buttons. For example, the intensity + button 112a may increase the intensity of the illumination produced by the light-emitting device 104, and the intensity - button 112b may decrease the intensity of the illumination. That is, when the intensity + button 112a is pressed, the illumination produced by the light-emitting device 104 may become brighter. Each time the intensity + button 112a is pressed, the brightness or intensity may gradually increase. Similarly, when the intensity - button 112b is pressed, the illumination produced by the light-emitting device 104 may become dimmer. Each time the intensity - button 112b is pressed, the brightness or intensity may gradually decrease.

[0029] Figure 1B shows another perspective view of the lighting device 100 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, the rear 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 111 of the housing 102. The solar panel 120 may generate power when exposed to sunlight to charge a rechargeable battery in the device 120. In one embodiment, if the battery power is insufficient, the touchscreen input device 106 may display a low power message (e.g., "Battery empty"). Furthermore, the lighting device 100 may include beam control buttons 122a, 122b on the side 107b opposite to the side 107a where the control buttons 112a, 112b are located, as shown in Figure 1B, but the location of the beam control buttons 122a, 122b is not limited thereto. The control buttons 122a, 122b may be mechanically actuated or electrically actuated. For example, control buttons 122a and 122b may include a spring mechanism to provide tactile feedback to the user when pressed. Alternatively, control buttons 122a and 122b may include capacitive or resistive touch sensors and / or piezoelectric switches. Furthermore, control buttons 122a and 122b may include an integrated tactile or vibration generator to provide a tactile signal or vibration upon activation.

[0030] In one embodiment, the beam control buttons 122a and 122b may include "+" and "-" buttons. For example, the beam+ button 122a may increase the size or change the shape of the illumination produced by the light-emitting device 104, while the beam-button 122b may decrease the size or change the shape of the illumination. That is, when the beam+ button 122a is pressed, the illumination produced by the light-emitting device 104 may become larger or change its shape. For example, if the illumination has a projected cone shape, the width and / or length of the cone shape 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 produced by the light-emitting device 104 may become smaller or change its shape. For example, if the illumination has a projected cone shape, the width and / or length of the cone shape 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 are not limited to controlling the intensity and beam size / shape of the illumination produced 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 sound produced by the microphone / speaker unit 118 based on one or more modes of the device 100. For example, when the device 100 is in 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 alarm or other sound that may be produced by the microphone / speaker unit 118. For example, pressing the beam+ button 122a or intensity+ button 112a may increase the volume of the alarm or other sound produced during high volume mode, and pressing the beam- button 122b or intensity- button 112b may decrease the volume of the alarm or other sound.

[0031] Figure 1C shows another perspective view of the lighting device 100 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, the front 103, bottom 105, and side 107b of the housing 102 are shown. In one embodiment, the device 100 may include a charging port 132 on the bottom 105 at the distal end of the device 100. The charging port 132 may supply power to a battery in the housing 102 and 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 to program or update software or firmware installed on the device. Naturally, to facilitate the functionality of the device 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure, any other suitable data may be transmitted to and received from the device 100 via the charging port 132. Furthermore, the device 100 may include rod or bar accommodating openings 134a and 136a (hereinafter, openings 134a, 136a). Rods or bars 134b and 136b (hereinafter, rods 134b and 136b) may be positioned inside the housing 102 through openings 134a and 136a, respectively. The rods may be made of metal, plastic, or other suitable material for insertion into a surface, such as the ground. The device 100 may also include an actuator 138 configured to be pressed on a side 107b. The actuator 138 may include a button coupled to a spring mechanism inside the housing 102 to release the rods 134b and 136 when pressed by a user.

[0032] Figure 1D shows a perspective view of an exemplary lighting device 100 of Figure 1C, having a configuration for rods 134b and 136b to protrude through openings 134a and 136a, respectively, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the device 100 is configured such that when a user presses an actuator 138, the rods 134b and 136b protrude from the inside to the outside of the housing 102. After the rods 134b and 136b protrude through the openings 134a and 136a, the rods 134b and 136b may be locked in place to prevent them from retracting into the housing 102. The rods 134b and 136b may be configured to retract into the housing 102 through the openings 134a and 136a when the actuator 138 is pressed again. Pressing the actuator 138 may release a locking mechanism coupled to a spring mechanism used to protrude the rods 134b and 136b. The locking mechanism and spring mechanism are not shown in the figure for clarity in the illustrative purposes. Any suitable mechanism configurable by those skilled in the art may be used to extend, lock, and retract the rods 134b and 136b. In one embodiment, the rods 134b and 136b may be released and extended from the housing 102 via an electrical mechanism. For example, one or more switches, or buttons, or a combination of switches 108, 109, 110, 112a, 112b, 122a, and 122b may be used to send an electrical signal to release the rods 134b and 136b when activated. For example, when buttons 122a and 122b are pressed simultaneously, an electrical signal may be generated to actuate a motor or spring mechanism inside the housing 102, releasing and extending the rods 134b and 136b. Furthermore, when buttons 112a and 112b are pressed simultaneously again, the rods 134b and 136b may retract into the housing 102 through the openings 134a and 134b. In this embodiment, the actuator 138 is not necessarily provided.

[0033] Figure 1E shows a perspective view of the lighting device 100 of Figures 1C to 1D having a configuration for fixing to a surface, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1E, the device 100 may be fixed vertically to a surface (e.g., the ground) to project illumination or light vertically upward into the sky or clouds. The device 100 may be fixed vertically at any suitable angle based on the method or angle at which the rods 134a, 134b are inserted into the ground. The insertion angle of the rods 134a, 134b may be adjusted as desired by the user. For example, the locked rods 134b, 136b may be inserted into the surface (e.g., dirt, rock, pebbles, etc.) by applying appropriate downward pressure to the surface. The rods 134b, 136b may include spikes (not shown) that can facilitate insertion into the surface. The spikes may be integrated as part of the rod, or they may 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 may create a beam of light (e.g., a white beam) projected onto the sky or clouds. Such a beam of light can function as a beacon to indicate the user's location. For example, if a hiker is lost or distressed in the woods at night, a vertical beam of light generated from the device 100 inserted into the surface may help guide responders or rescuers to find the distressed hiker. Furthermore, the device 100 may generate an alarm or other sound that functions as an audio beacon to further assist responders or rescuers in finding the distressed or distressed hiker.

[0034] Figure 1F shows a perspective view of an illumination device 100 having a configuration for housing rods or styluses 138a, 138b according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The illumination device 100 shown in Figure 1F has substantially the same characteristics as the device 100 shown in Figure 1C. Therefore, for the sake of brevity, a description of substantially similar elements is omitted. In this embodiment, the device 100 may include stylus housing openings 134a and 136a. The styluses 138a and 138b may be disposed and fixed inside the housing 102 through the openings 134a and 136a, respectively. The styluses 138a, 138b may be made of metal, plastic, or other suitable material to facilitate input operation to the touchscreen input device 106. In one embodiment, the device 100 may be configured to release the styluses 138a, 138b from a locking mechanism inside the housing 102, or the styluses 138a, 138b may protrude outward through openings 134a, 136a when a predetermined amount of pressure (e.g., but not limited to 0.1 to 0.5 psi) is applied to the styluses 138a, 138b in a direction toward the inside of the housing 102. Once the styluses 138a, 138b are released, the user may use the styluses 138a, 138b to slide them outward through openings 134a, 136a to provide input to the touchscreen input device 106, or to support the device 100 against the styluses 138a, 138b on a surface (e.g., the ground). The styluses 138a and 138b may be inserted into and returned to the housing 102 through openings 134a and 134b by sliding the styluses 138a and 138b through openings 134a and 136b. The user may apply a predetermined amount of pressure (e.g., 0.1 to 0.5 psi, but not limited to this) to the styluses 138a and 138b in the direction toward the inside of the housing 102 to click and lock them back into the housing 102. A locking mechanism and / or spring mechanism configured to release and lock the styluses 138a and 138b is not shown in this figure for clarity as an example.Any suitable mechanism configurable by those skilled in the art may be used to extend, lock, and release the styluses 138a and 138b. In one embodiment, the styluses 138a and 138b may be released and extended from the housing 102 via an electrical mechanism. For example, one or more switches, or buttons, or a combination of switches 108, 109, 110, 112a, 112b, 122a, and 122b may be used to send an electrical signal to release the styluses 138a and 138b when activated. For example, when buttons 122a and 122b are pressed simultaneously, an electrical signal may be generated to activate a motor or spring mechanism inside the housing 102, releasing and extending the styluses 138a and 138b.

[0035] Figure 1G shows another perspective view of the lighting device 100 of Figure 1F, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The lighting device 100 shown in Figure 1G includes substantially the same characteristics as the device 100 shown in Figure 1B. Therefore, for brevity, a description of substantially similar elements is 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, recesses, or depressions 124a and 124b (hereinafter, grooves 124a, 124b). The grooves 124a, 124b may be configured to engage with styluses 138a, 138b to fix the device 100 vertically at an angle on a surface. As shown in Figure 1H, the styluses 138a, 138b may be inserted into a surface (e.g., the ground). Next, as shown in Figure 1H, the device 100 may be supported against the styluses 138a, 138b by engaging grooves 124a, 124b with the ends of the styluses 138a, 138b. The grooves 124a, 124b may be molded to coincide with the ends of the styluses 138a, 138b in order to firmly support the device 100 against the styluses 138a, 138b. As shown in Figure 1H, the device 100 may be fixed vertically or at an appropriate angle on a surface (e.g., the ground) to project illumination or light substantially vertically upward onto the sky, clouds, or surface. The device 100 may be fixed vertically at any appropriate angle based on the method or angle at which the rods 138b, 138b are inserted into the ground. The angle of insertion of the rods 138a, 138b may be adjusted as desired by the user. In one embodiment, the device 100, supported vertically on a surface, may generate illumination of a beam, pattern, shape, or image, and may project the illumination onto the sky, clouds, or surface. Such illumination may function as a beacon to indicate the user's location. For example, if a hiker is lost or distressed in a forest at night, the illumination generated from the device 100 may help guide responders or rescuers to find the distressed hiker. Furthermore, the device 100 may generate alarms or other sounds that function as audio beacons to further assist responders or rescuers in finding the distressed or distressed hiker.Alternatively, the device 100 may project images or videos onto a surface for entertainment purposes. For example, a camper may project images or videos onto the inside surface of a tent to view photographs or movies. In this case, the device 100 may function similarly to a portable projector.

[0036] Figure 1I shows another perspective view of the lighting device 100 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The lighting device 100 shown in Figure 1I has substantially the same characteristics as the device 100 shown in Figure 1B. Therefore, for brevity, a description of substantially similar elements is 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 and 127b may be configured to house rods or bars 123a, 123b (hereinafter, rods 123a, 123b) for fixing the device 100 perpendicular to or at a certain angle on a surface, as shown in Figures 1I and 1J. The device 100 may include rotating mechanisms 125a, 125b for facilitating the rotation of the rods 123a, 123b. For example, the rotating mechanisms 125a, 125b may include metal bars that pass through the rods 123a, 123b. Therefore, the rods 123a and 123b may rotate about the axis of the metal bar. The metal bar is not shown in these figures for clarity of the illustration. The rotating mechanisms 125a and 125b may be any other suitable mechanisms known to those skilled in the art to facilitate the rotation of the rods 123a and 123b.

[0037] Referring to Figure 1J, the rods 123a and 123b may rotate around the rotating mechanism 125a and 125b, causing the rods 123a and 123b to protrude from the bottom surface 113 (the bottom surface is not shown for clarity of the illustration). The rotating mechanism 125a and 125b may be configured to lock the rods 123a and 123b when fully rotated, as shown in Figure 1J. Furthermore, the rotating mechanism 125a and 125b may be configured to lock the rods 123a and 123b at predetermined rotation angles. For example, the rods 123a and 123b may be locked every 15 degrees of rotation (e.g., via a click-lock mechanism), but are not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the device 100 may be inserted into a surface (e.g., the ground) when the rods 123a and 123b have fully rotated and locked in place so that they extend from the bottom surface 113, as shown in Figure 1J. As shown in Figure 1J, the device 100 may be fixed vertically to a surface (e.g., the ground) to project illumination or light vertically upward into the sky or clouds. For example, locked rods 123a, 123b may be inserted into the surface (e.g., soil, rock, pebble, etc.) by applying appropriate downward pressure to the surface. Rods 125a, 125b may include spikes (not shown) that can facilitate insertion into the surface. The spikes may be integrated as part of the rod, or they may 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 may create a beam of light (e.g., a white beam) that is projected into the sky or clouds. Such a beam of light can function as a beacon to indicate the user's location. For example, if a hiker is lost or in distress in the woods at night, the vertical beam of light generated from the device 100 inserted into the surface may help guide responders or rescuers to find the lost hiker. Furthermore, the device 100 may generate alarms or other sounds that function as audio beacons to further assist responders or rescuers in finding hikers in distress or distress.

[0038] Additionally or alternatively, the device 100 may be fixed vertically to a surface (e.g., the ground) at a certain angle (e.g., 150 degrees) to project illumination or light vertically upward onto the sky, clouds, or surface. In this embodiment, the angle of the device 100 may be adjusted to an angle desired by the user. The illumination produced by the surface-fixed device 100 may produce illumination in the form of beams, patterns, shapes, or images, and the illumination may also be projected onto the sky, clouds, or surface. Such illumination may function as a beacon to indicate the user's location. For example, if a hiker is lost or distressed in the woods at night, the illumination produced by the device 100 may help guide responders or rescuers to find the distressed hiker. Furthermore, the device 100 may produce alarms or other sounds that function as audio beacons to further assist responders or rescuers in finding the distressed or distressed hiker. Alternatively, the device 100 may project images or videos onto a surface for entertainment purposes. For example, a camper may project an image or video onto the inner surface of the tent to view a photograph or movie. In this case, the device 100 may function similarly to a portable projector.

[0039] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of an exemplary lighting device 200 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The lighting device 200 may be a flashlight or any other suitable light-emitting device configured to operate according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The lighting device 200 may include a housing 202 and a touchscreen input device 206 on the front surface 203 of the housing 202, as shown in Figure 2. The housing 202 may be water-resistant or waterproof. One or more means may be employed to seal the housing 202 and prevent water from entering the inside of the housing 202. One or more means may be rubber, sealant, adhesive, or any other suitable material applied to the joints or other areas of the housing 202 to provide the device 200 with water-resistant or waterproof properties. The lighting device 200 may also include a light-emitting device 204 located at the proximal end of the housing 202 and a battery inside the housing 202 (not shown in this figure for clarity as an example) configured to provide sufficient power to the light-emitting device 204. In this disclosure, the battery may provide sufficient power to all components of the power-requiring device 200. In one embodiment, the battery may be a rechargeable battery, but is not limited thereto. The lighting device 200 may also include a number 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 location of the control buttons 208, 209, 210 is not limited thereto. In this disclosure, the terms button and switch are used interchangeably. The lighting device 200 may also include intensity control buttons 212a, 212b on the first side near the proximal end of the housing 202, as shown in Figure 2, but the location of the intensity control buttons 212a, 212b is not limited thereto. The lighting device 200 may also include beam control buttons 222a, 222b on a second side near the proximal end of the housing 202, as shown in Figure 2, but the location of the beam control buttons 222a, 222b is not limited thereto. In this disclosure, the control buttons 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a, and / or 222b may be mechanically or electrically actuated.For example, control buttons 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a, and / or 222b may include a spring mechanism for providing tactile feedback to the user when pressed. Alternatively, control buttons 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a, and / or 222b may include capacitive or resistive touch sensors and / or piezoelectric switches. Furthermore, control buttons 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a, and / or 222b may include an integrated tactile or vibration generator for providing a tactile signal or vibration upon activation.

[0040] The apparatus 200 shown in Figure 2 has substantially the same characteristics as the apparatus 100 shown in Figures 1A and 1B. Therefore, the apparatus 200 may include a solar panel (not shown in Figure 2 for clarity as an example) on the surface opposite the touchscreen input device 206. In this embodiment, the apparatus 200 includes a cylindrical shape. Therefore, 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.

[0041] Figure 3 shows an exemplary lighting system 300 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. System 300 may facilitate the operation of the device 100 or 200 disclosed in relation to Figures 1A to 2 according to embodiments of the present disclosure by utilizing one or more components shown in Figure 3. System 300, and the processes, methods, and functions implemented by System 300, solve technical problems arising in conventional flashlight technology. That is, System 300, processes, and methods of the present disclosure described herein are intended to improve the conventional flashlight field and are practically applicable to the field of multifunctional interactive lighting devices by utilizing the lighting device 100 or 200, and the methods, processes, and functions disclosed in relation to Figures 1A to 7 of the present disclosure.

[0042] In one embodiment, the lighting system 300 may comprise an input device 302, a light source 310, and a battery 318. The input device 302 may comprise a touchscreen device 106 disclosed in relation to one or more embodiments of Figures 1A to 7, or any other suitable input means for receiving input from a user. The light source 310 may comprise light-emitting devices 104, 112, 116 disclosed in relation to one or more embodiments of Figures 1A to 7. The battery 318 may comprise a battery located inside the device 100 or 200 to provide sufficient power to the various components of the system 300. Alternatively, the battery 318 may comprise 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 comprise a charging device 306. The charging device may comprise a solar panel 120 or other external charging device (e.g., an external battery).

[0043] In one embodiment, the system 300 may include an actuator 314. The actuator 314 may include control buttons 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a, and / or 222b disclosed in relation to one or more embodiments of Figures 1A to 7 to facilitate the generation of user input signals for performing one or more functions of the device 100 or 200. Furthermore, the actuator 314 may include an integrated tactile or vibration generator for providing tactile signals or vibrations at startup, in relation to embodiments of the present disclosure. The system 300 may also include a microphone 308 and a speaker 312. The microphone 308 and speaker 312 may be separate components or may be provided as a single integrated component. The microphone 308 and speaker 312 may also include a microphone / speaker unit 118 disclosed in connection with one or more embodiments of Figures 1A to 7 to facilitate the generation of audio signals based on user voice input and / or to generate alarms or other sounds according to the various functions disclosed herein.

[0044] In one embodiment, the system may include a sensing device 316. Although not shown in the apparatus 100 or 200 shown in relation to Figures 1A to 7, the sensing device 316 may be located within the housing 102 or 202 of the apparatus 100 or 200 to perform various functions related to the sensing device 316 in relation to embodiments of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the sensing device 316 may comprise one or more sensors (e.g., accelerometers) for determining the relative position of the apparatus 100 or 200 (e.g., three coordinates) and the relative orientation of the apparatus 100 or 200 to the user (e.g., three angles). This tracking information may comprise six degrees of freedom of the apparatus 100 or 200 that can determine how illumination may be generated (further details are described later in Figure 6B). The sensing device 316 may also comprise a GPS and a digital compass sensor configured to detect the direction and magnitude of an external magnetic field.

[0045] In one embodiment, the system, controller 304, and memory 320 facilitate the operation of the system 300 and / or device 100 or 200 according to the Disclosure. In one embodiment, the controller 304 may comprise a computer processing unit or system (e.g., a processor). Unless otherwise specified, as will be apparent from the following description, any description using terms such as “process,” “calculate,” “calculate,” “determine,” and “analyze” throughout this Specification is understood to refer to the operation and / or process of a computer or computing system or similar electronic computing device that manipulates and / or converts data expressed as physical quantities, such as electron quantities, into other data similarly expressed as physical quantities. Similarly, the term “processor” may refer to any device or part of a device that processes electronic data from, for example, registers and / or memory 320 and converts that electronic data into other electronic data that can be stored, for example, registers and / or memory. The controller 304 may comprise one or more processors. For example, the controller 304 may comprise a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or both. The controller 302 may comprise 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 future-developed devices for analyzing and processing data. The controller 302 may implement software programs, such as manually generated (i.e., programmed) code. Furthermore, the controller 302 may be configured to facilitate cellular and / or satellite phone radio communications.

[0046] In one embodiment, memory 320 may store a set of instructions that can be executed to cause controller 302 to perform one or more methods or processes based on the functions disclosed herein. Memory 320 may communicate via one or more wires or buses. Similarly, components shown in Figure 3, although not shown, may be coupled to one or more wires and buses in any suitable manner known to those skilled in the art to facilitate signal or data communication and operation of system 300 according to this disclosure. Memory 320 may be main memory, static memory, or dynamic memory. Memory 320 may 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, and flash memory. In one embodiment, memory 320 may include a cache or random access memory for controller 304. Memory 320 may be a processor cache memory, system memory, or other memory. The memory 320 may be operable to store instructions that can be executed by the controller 304. Functions, operations, or tasks shown in the figures or described herein may be performed by the controller 302, which executes instructions stored in the memory 320. Functions, operations, or tasks may be independent of a particular type of instruction set, storage medium, processor, or processing strategy, and may be performed by software, hardware, integrated circuits, firmware, microcode, etc., operating alone or in combination. Similarly, processing strategies may include multiprocessing, multitasking, light source control, etc. The computer-readable storage medium described in relation to the memory 320 in this disclosure may be non-transient and may be tangible.

[0047] The lighting device 100 or 200 and system 300 disclosed in relation to the embodiments and various elements contained therein in Figures 1A to 7, which enable the implementation of the methods and processes according to this disclosure, may be implemented by a controller 304 using multiple microprocessors that run software or firmware, or by using one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and associated software. In other examples, the system 300 and the various elements contained therein, which enable the implementation of the methods and processes related to the embodiments in Figures 1A to 7, may be implemented using a combination of ASICs, individual electronic components (e.g., transistors), and microprocessors. In some embodiments, components shown separately may be replaced by a single component. Furthermore, some of the components shown may be added or replaced by other components.

[0048] Also described are computer-readable media containing instructions configured to cause one or more computers to perform any of the methods described herein. Computer-readable media may include volatile or non-volatile, removable or non-removable media implemented in any way or technique 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 may be implemented by computing logic embodied in hardware or software instructions that can be written in programming languages ​​such as C, C++, COBOL, JAVA®, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, VBScript, ASPX, C#, and other Microsoft .NET® languages. The computing logic may be compiled into an executable program or written in an interpreted programming language. Generally, the functions described herein may be implemented as logical modules that can be duplicated, integrated with other modules, or divided into submodules to provide greater processing power. Computing logic can be stored in any type of computer-readable medium (e.g., non-temporary media such as memory or storage media) or computer storage device, and can be stored in one or more general-purpose or dedicated processors, thereby executing on a dedicated computing device configured to provide the functions described herein.

[0049] Figure 4A shows a block diagram of an exemplary illumination generation system 400 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The illumination generation system 400 may include a light source 310 and a light mask 404. Furthermore, the system 400 may include a controller 304 for controlling the light source 310 and the light mask 404 according to embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, the controller 304 may receive one or more instructions from a memory 320 or other components of the system 300 or device 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 the light generated from the light source 310 projected onto the mask 404. The controller 304 may control the mask 404, for example, synchronously or asynchronously, to generate the desired illumination 406. The illumination 406 may include, for example, a cone-shaped light beam, but is not limited to any other shape. Furthermore, the illumination 406 may include other patterns or shapes of light, for example, text, images, videos, etc., in one or more colors.

[0050] In one embodiment, the controller 304 may be configured to control the mask 404 to operate synchronously or asynchronously with the input device 302. For example, if the input device 302 (e.g., a 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 so that most of the light generated by the light source 310 can pass through the mask 404 to produce light or illumination of, for example, white or other desired solid color. Alternatively, when the touchscreen input device 106 or 206 detects a write or draw input on the touchscreen, one or more pixels on the mask 404 may be masked or shaded to produce illumination 406 including the write or draw. As described above, the light source 310 may include one or more LEDs or LEPs (details are described later in Figures 4A and 4B). In one embodiment, the mask 404 may comprise a liquid crystal panel (e.g., a transparent liquid crystal panel) that can be controlled by the controller 304 to change the opacity of the pixels of the liquid crystal panel to produce desired illumination in the form of grayscale (or black and white) or color images, videos, shapes, text, etc. Alternatively, the mask 404 may comprise an electrophoretic panel (e.g., a transparent E-ink display panel) that can be controlled by the controller 304 to produce desired illumination in the form of grayscale (or black and white) or color images, videos, shapes, text, etc. Alternatively, the mask 404 may contain powder in each pixel of the mask that may be movable when a magnetic signal is applied. Thus, the controller 204 may control the magnetic signal to cover one or more pixels of the mask with powder (e.g., metallic black powder) to produce the desired illumination.

[0051] Figure 4B shows a block diagram of an illumination generation system 400 according to one or more embodiments 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 phosphor element 416 and a metal element 418. Although not shown in this figure, the system 400 may include a controller 304 connected to one or more components within 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 (the blue laser on the opposite side of the lens 420 and the blue laser beam are not shown in this figure for clarity of the example) which can be focused by a lens 420, to excite the phosphor element 416 and generate visible light 422 which can be focused through a lens 410, and to focus the light which is a distinctly bright, white, and long-range LEP beam. In another embodiment, the lens 410 may be located between the mask 404 and the phosphor element 416 instead of in front of the mask 404, as shown in Figure 4B. As described above, System 400 employing LEP may generate high-intensity, highly focused beams and long-range beams exceeding one mile. Therefore, System 400 may be useful for camping in wilderness, exploring caves, working in low-light conditions, or creating light beams projected onto the sky or clouds. Such light beams may also function as beacons to signal the location of hikers who may be in distress.

[0052] In one embodiment, the lens 410 may be controlled to amplify brightness or change the projection field of the light beam. For example, when switches 112a, 112b, 122a, and / or 122b are pressed, the controller 404 may generate signals to control one or more angles and positions of the lens 410 to modify the brightness intensity or projection area (e.g., change the beam width or focus).

[0053] In one embodiment, the system 400 may include ventilation devices 412, 414 for cooling the heat generated by the laser and phosphor elements 416 of the system 400. As shown in Figure 4B, the location of the ventilation devices 412, 414 is not limited thereto.

[0054] Figure 4C shows a block diagram of a lighting generation system 400 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, the system 400 may include a plurality of LEDs 430. The intensity of the light 432 generated by the LEDs 430 may be multiplied based on the number of LEDs 430 provided. The LEDs 430 may comprise white and / or color LEDs for generating the light 432. The system 400 may include substantially similar components to the system 400 shown in Figure 4B, and the light 432 generated by the LEDs 430 may be controlled to amplify the luminance or change the projection area (e.g., change the beam width or focus), substantially similar to the system 400 shown in Figure 4B. Therefore, for brevity, a description of substantially similar components is omitted.

[0055] The system 400 shown in Figures 4B and 4C employs LEDs and LEPs. However, in one embodiment, the system 400 may additionally or alternatively include a suitable light-emitting device used in portable projector devices. Thus, the lighting system 400 or device 100 or 200 can also function as a portable projector for displaying images and videos.

[0056] Figures 5A to 5C show block diagrams illustrating the touchscreen input device 106 and switches 108, 109, 110 (the touchscreen input device and switches are numbered with reference to device 100 for clarity in illustration and description) of the apparatus 100 or apparatus 200 or system 300 disclosed in relation to the embodiments in Figures 1A to 7. Figures 5A to 5C show a user interface 501 including a plurality of graphical dots 509 indicating the state of the user interface 501. For example, if the first dot of the plurality of dots 509 is solid, the user interface 501 may be in a mode or page as shown in Figure 5A; if the second dot is solid, the user interface 501 may be in a mode or page as shown in Figure 5B; and if the third dot is solid, the user interface 501 may be in a mode or page as shown in Figure 5C. The modes or pages of the user interface 501 may be switched by swiping the screen of the input device 106 with one or more fingers or a stylus. For example, if a user swipes the touchscreen from the right side to the left side with one or more fingers, the mode or page of the user interface 501 may change from the interface 501 shown in Figure 5A to the interface 501 shown in Figure 5B. When the interface 501 shown in Figure 5A changes to the interface shown in Figure 5B, as shown in Figure 5B, the first dot among the multiple dots 509 changes from solid to empty, and the second dot changes from empty to solid. If the user swipes the touchscreen again from the right side to the left side with one or more fingers, the mode or page of the user interface 501 may change from the interface 501 shown in Figure 5B to the interface 501 shown in Figure 5C. Also, when the interface 501 shown in Figure 5B changes to the interface shown in Figure 5C, as shown in Figure 5B, the second dot among the multiple dots 509 changes from solid to empty, and the third dot changes from empty to solid.When the user swipes the touchscreen in the opposite direction, the user interface 501 changes from the interface shown in Figure 5C to the interface shown in Figure 5B, and then from the interface shown in Figure 5B to the interface shown in Figure 5A. The dot 509 changes similarly, but in the opposite direction, from solid to empty.

[0057] Figure 5A shows a user interface 501 in a mode or page containing a plurality of graphic elements 502-508. Graphic elements 502-508 may be programmed to activate one or more functions of the device 100 or 200 or system 300 disclosed in relation to the embodiments of Figures 1A-7. For example, graphic element 502 may be programmed so that when a user touches element 502, the device 100 or 200 or system 300 can generate illumination containing a first message (e.g., "Help!"). As shown in Figure 6A, the device 100 may project illumination containing message 604 containing the first message (e.g., "Help!"). In one embodiment, after pressing element 502, the touchscreen input device 106 may also display message 602 (e.g., "Help!") as shown in Figure 6A. Naturally, elements 502-508 may be programmed with any message the user desires. Furthermore, although elements 502–508 are referred to herein using ordinal numbers such as “first,” “second,” etc., to distinguish them from one another, the terminology is not intended to limit their location and / or function, as is the case with other elements described herein using such naming conventions.

[0058] In one embodiment, element 508 may include an icon 508A (e.g., a speaker icon). Icon 508A may indicate that an alarm or sound corresponding to a programmed message of element 508 may be generated upon activation. Thus, when a user touches element 508, device 100 or 200 or system 300 may generate, for example, a light containing a fourth message (e.g., "SOS") and an alarm or siren to warn a responder or rescuer near the user. In one embodiment, the alarm, siren, or other sound may be loud enough to be heard within, for example, a radius of at least 20 meters, but is not limited to this. Thus, a responder or rescuer may find the user by following the alarm, siren, or other sound, as well as the light with the message. Thus, the light and sound generated by device 100 or 200 or system 300 may function as a beacon for finding the user.

[0059] Figure 5B shows a user interface 501 in a mode or page configured to receive touch or gesture input from a user via one or more fingers or a stylus. In this embodiment, the user may write a message or draw a figure or shape. For example, a message, figure, or shape written or drawn on the touchscreen input device 106 may be generated in the form of illumination by the device 100, as shown in Figure 6A. In this example, the user may write "Help!" 602 on the touchscreen input device 106, and the message 602 may be displayed on the illumination 604 synchronously (e.g., in real time) or asynchronously. In one embodiment, the interface 501 may include one or more graphic icons (e.g., "Typn") that can be activated by the user to confirm that a message is displayed on the illumination 604. In this case, the message, figure, or shape drawn on the touchscreen input device 106 may be displayed on the illumination 604 asynchronously. In one embodiment, the touchscreen input device 106 may have a color touchscreen. Therefore, any color drawing generated by the user on the touchscreen input device 106 may be synchronized with the light-emitting device to generate color illumination that reproduces the user-generated color drawing. Thus, when the illumination is projected in real time and in sync, the dynamic projection of the illumination may be facilitated by the device 100. Conversely, when the illumination is projected asynchronously, as described above, the static projection of the illumination may also be facilitated by the device 100. For example, in dynamic projection mode, the device 100 may project illumination similar to Roman candle fireworks that write names in the air, but instead use the device 100. One or more dynamic shapes, patterns, images, text, etc., may be stored in memory 320 and later played back when activated via the device 100. The device 100 may be activated by selecting an image or text provided by the user interface, or by selection via voice input. Furthermore, the user interface may include a text editor.Therefore, selected or drawn images or text may be further styled or decorated via the user interface (for example, some characters may be highlighted, bolded, italicized, or colored, or some characters may blink while others do not). Dynamic shapes or patterns may be projected or displayed one at a time, or projected or displayed in a loop. These features may be for entertainment purposes, but may also be useful for business purposes, such as projecting or displaying advertisements via the lighting generated by the device 100 (for example, dynamically writing or projecting Coca-Cola text or images into the sky). Additionally or alternatively, in dynamic projection mode, sound output may be synchronized with the lighting generated by the device 100. For example, sound may be added to dynamic projection when the device 100 projects or draws images or text in the air via the lighting.

[0060] Figure 5C shows the user interface 501 in digital compass mode. The user may use digital compass mode to find direction as needed. The device may utilize a sensing device 316 comprising GPS and a digital compass sensor configured to detect the direction and magnitude of an external magnetic field. When the device 100 is facing a different direction, the graphic needle on the digital compass shown in Figure 5C may change its direction. In one embodiment, the user may pair a smartphone application with the device 100 or 200 or system 300 via Bluetooth communication and use the smartphone application to share content (e.g., photos, text, drawings, etc.), remotely activate emergency signals, and / or check the location of hikers. For example, a smartphone application that can be paired with device 100 may be used by other users, such as hikers. Once paired, the application may be accessed via a touchscreen input device 106. Once paired, the application from the smartphone may share content with the device 100 to project lights and / or sounds. Furthermore, the device 100 may activate an emergency signal that can be triggered, for example, via a user interface shown in Figure 5A. Alternatively, the device 100 may display a map with GPS coordinates showing the locations of other hikers also using the smartphone application, so that the user can find other hikers when they are lost. Furthermore, the application may access a social network for hikers that can enable communication between them (for example, via a user interface shown on the device 100 or the smartphone).

[0061] As described above, Figure 6A shows a perspective view of a lighting device 100 that projects a message based on user input, according to an aspect of the present disclosure.

[0062] Figure 6B shows a perspective view of an illumination device 100 that projects a message based on a change in the orientation or position of the device 100, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the device 100 or 200 or system 300 may generate different messages when the orientation or position of the device 100 changes, for example, while light or illumination from the device 100 is being generated. For example, the device 100 may generate illumination 606 containing a first message (or shape, image, etc.) according to embodiments corresponding to Figures 1A to 7. Illumination 606 may change to illumination 608 containing a second message, as indicated by the arrow 608 shown in Figure 6B, for example, when the device 100 changes its orientation or position. Thus, the position and / or orientation of the device may be tracked by one or more sensing devices 316 as disclosed in the above disclosure. For example, one or more sensors (e.g., an accelerometer, a gyroscope, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), a Global Positioning System (GPS)) may be used to determine the (e.g., spatial) relative position (e.g., three coordinates) of device 100 or 200 and the relative orientation of device 100 or 200 to the user (e.g., three angles). This tracking information can represent six degrees of freedom for device 100 or 200, which can determine how the illumination may be generated.

[0063] In one embodiment, various functions and applications may be achieved by utilizing tracking information of the device 100. For example, the lighting generated by the device 100 may be projected onto one or more real objects to generate an image that can function as a merged or augmented reality object. For example, in a dark room, the device 100 may generate a first three-dimensional (3D) object by lighting when the device is facing a first direction (e.g., left), and a second 3D object by lighting when the device is facing a second direction (e.g., right). For example, the first 3D object may be a dinosaur and the second 3D object may be a dog. The 3D object generated by the lighting of the device 100 may be programmed to be any desired object, character, animal, etc. Alternatively, when the device 100 is facing a first direction, the first 3D object may be generated by the device's lighting. However, when the device 100 is facing a second direction, the first 3D object may disappear. Thus, many variations of the application may be programmed and implemented by the device 100. In some embodiments, the device 100 may function as an entertainment, game, advertising, or other suitable device. In one embodiment, the device 100 may be used in a museum. For example, a user may enter a museum room with the device 100, and when the device 100 is directed in a particular direction or position (e.g., a particular position on a wall), the lighting produced by the device 100 may illuminate objects related to the theme of the museum room.

[0064] In another embodiment, the device 100 may be programmed to turn on or off based on its orientation or position. For example, if a user is in a room holding the device 100 and the user is pointing the device 100 to a particular location, the device 100 may automatically turn on and illuminate an object in the direction that the device 100 may be pointed. The object may be, for example, a dinosaur's head. If the user points the device 100 in a different direction, the device 100 may turn off the illumination. In some cases, multiple users may each use the device 100 simultaneously. Thus, multiple devices 100 may illuminate a dinosaur's head simultaneously.

[0065] Figure 6C shows a perspective view of an exemplary lighting device 100 that generates a message based on user audio input, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, a user can speak into the microphone 118 or 308 of the device 100, according to embodiments corresponding to Figures 1A to 7, to generate an alarm or other sound, and lighting. For example, if a user speaks a command 702 into the microphone 118 or 308, the device 100 generates lighting 704 having a message or image corresponding to the command 702. 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 audio output 706 may function, for example, as visual and / or audio beacons to help a responder or rescuer locate the user.

[0066] In one embodiment, a voice command 702 may be detected when one or more switches 108, 109, 110, 112a, and 112b of the device 100 are activated. Alternatively, a voice command 702 may be detected without activating switches 108, 109, 110, 112a, and 112b. That is, the device 100 may be in listening mode to listen for user commands while the device 100 is operating. The voice detection function of this embodiment can be useful in operating the device 100 when the user is unable to operate the device 100, for example, in an emergency situation where the device 100 is inaccessible or the user is unable to move. In some embodiments, the voice detection function implements speech recognition, so that only the voice of one or more authorized users is allowed to execute a voice command. In other embodiments, the voice detection function is configured to execute a voice command only when a specific word or phrase is uttered by the user (e.g., "Project the flashlight now"). In other embodiments, the voice detection function is configured to detect the tone, volume, prosody, or other voice characteristics of the user's voice to determine whether the user is in distress and to activate one or more functions by current disclosure, such as light or sound output, emergency call or message transmission over a network by connecting to a smart device. In one embodiment, the voice command 702 may be translated using a natural language processor to implement voice-to-text, voice-to-lighting, or voice-to-audio output functions.

[0067] The applications and functions disclosed in the embodiments described above and below may be achieved, for example, by programming the device 100 or 200 or system 300 in accordance with the description provided in relation to system 300 shown in Figure 3. That is, the device 100 or 200 or system 300 in the embodiments described above and below may utilize, for example, a computer-readable medium storing instructions configured to cause one or more computers or processors to perform any of the methods described herein. The functions of the computing devices described herein may be implemented by computing logic embodied in hardware or software instructions that can be written in programming languages ​​such as C, C++, COBOL, JAVA®, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, VBScript, ASPX, C#, and other Microsoft .NET® languages. The computing logic may be compiled into an executable program or written in an interpreted programming language.

[0068] Figure 7 shows a flowchart of an exemplary process 700 for performing the functions of multifunctional lighting based on the apparatus 100 or 200 or system 300 disclosed in relation to Figures 1A to 6C, according to aspects of this disclosure.

[0069] In one embodiment, the method may be performed by apparatus 100 or 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 at least one of control buttons 108, 109, 110, 112a, 112b, 122a, 122b, 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a, or 222b. In step 704, when controller 304 receives the first input signal, it may generate a first illumination signal. In step 706, first illumination may be generated based on the first illumination signal. For example, the first illumination may be generated by at least one of light-emitting devices 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 at least one of the control buttons 108, 109, 110, 112a, 112b, 122a, 122b, 208, 209, 210, 212a, 212b, 222a, or 222b. In step 710, when the controller 304 receives the second input signal, it 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 of the light-emitting devices 104, 114, 116, 204, the light source 310, or the illumination generation system 400. In one embodiment, the first and second illuminations may include different or the same illumination shapes, patterns, and / or sizes. In one embodiment, the controller 304 may receive a second input signal over a first period (e.g., 3 seconds), and upon receiving the second input signal over the first period, one or more vibrations may be transmitted via a vibration device. For example, the vibration device may include an actuation device 314, which includes an integrated tactile or vibration generator for providing a tactile signal or vibration at startup, in relation to embodiments of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the controller 304 may be configured to transmit a cell phone call or satellite phone call to a first number upon receiving the second input signal during the first period.The first number may be an emergency number (e.g., 911) or another emergency service or response entity. In one embodiment, after receiving the second input signal over a first period, the controller 304 may receive an additional input signal from the second button over a second period (e.g., 3 to 5 seconds). Upon receiving the additional input signal over the second period, at least one of the speakers 118, 218, or 312 may produce an audio output. The audio output may be an alarm, siren, or other sound.

[0070] Referring further 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 touchscreen input device 106, 206 or input device 302. In step 716, upon receiving the third input signal, a third illumination signal may be generated. In step 718, 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.

[0071] In one embodiment, the controller 304 may receive a third input signal from a third button, and upon receiving the third input signal, the controller 304 activates the touch input device. In one embodiment, the controller 304 may determine a first orientation of the interactive lighting device. The first orientation may be detected by a sensing device 316 (e.g., an accelerometer or a 6-degree-of-freedom sensor). Once the first orientation is determined, a fourth illumination may be generated based on a fourth illumination signal. Furthermore, the controller 304 may determine a second orientation of the interactive lighting device, and once the second orientation is determined, a fifth illumination may be generated based on a fifth illumination signal. In one embodiment, once the second orientation is determined, 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 to fifth lights may include different or the same lighting shapes, patterns, and / or sizes.

[0072] 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. Upon receiving the fourth input signal, the controller 304 may modify the intensity or size of the first illumination based on the fourth input signal. That is, the intensity and size of the first illumination may be increased or decreased.

[0073] In the above description of exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that, for the purpose of simplifying the disclosure and aiding in the understanding of one or more of the various aspects of the invention, various features of the embodiments may be summarized in a single embodiment, drawing, or description thereof. However, this method of disclosure should not be construed as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly described in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the following claims, the aspects of the invention are fewer than all the features of a single, aforementioned disclosed embodiment. Accordingly, the claims following the detailed description are expressly incorporated into this detailed description, and each claim stands independently as a separate embodiment.

[0074] Furthermore, while some embodiments described herein include some features included in other embodiments but do not include others, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, combinations of features of different embodiments are within the scope of this disclosure and constitute different embodiments. For example, any of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination within the following claims.

[0075] Furthermore, some embodiments are described herein as methods or combinations of elements of methods that can be carried out by a processor of a computer system or by other means that perform the function. Thus, a processor having instructions necessary to carry out such a method or element of a method forms means for carrying out the method or element of a method. Furthermore, the elements of apparatus embodiments described herein are examples of means for carrying out a function that is carried out by the element for the purpose of performing the function.

[0076] Numerous specific details are provided in the description herein. However, it is understood that embodiments of this disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In other examples, well-known methods, structures, and techniques are not described in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this description.

[0077] Similarly, it should be noted that the term "combined" should not be interpreted as being limited only to direct connections when used in patent claims. The terms "combined" and "connected" may be used together with their derivatives. It should be understood that these terms are not intended to be synonymous with each other. Therefore, the expression "device A coupled to device B" should not be limited to a device or system in which the output of device A is directly connected to the input of device B. This means that there may be a path between the output of A and the input of B that may involve other devices or means. "Combined" 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 with each other but still cooperate or interact with each other.

[0078] Therefore, while we have described what we consider to be preferred embodiments of this disclosure, those skilled in the art will recognize that other and further modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of this disclosure, and we intend to claim that all such changes and modifications are within the scope of this disclosure. For example, functions may be added to or removed from the block diagram, and operations may be exchanged between function blocks. Steps may be added to or removed in the manner described within the scope of this disclosure.

[0079] The subject matter disclosed above should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive, and the attached claims are intended to encompass all such modifications, enhancements, and other embodiments that fall within the true spirit and scope of this disclosure. Therefore, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the scope of this disclosure should be determined by the broadest permissible interpretation of the following claims and their equivalents, and should not be limited or restricted by the foregoing detailed description. While various embodiments of this disclosure have been described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more embodiments and forms are possible within the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure should not be limited except in view of the attached claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of Symbols]

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Claims

1. Housing and A light-emitting device is disposed at the 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 detect write or draw input from the user, The battery inside the housing and The light-emitting device is configured to generate a first illumination based on the first input, and An interactive lighting device in which the light-emitting device is configured to generate a second illumination based on the write or draw input.

2. The housing is further equipped with solar panels, The interactive lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the solar panel is configured to generate power for charging the battery.

3. The interactive lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting device comprises a plurality of light-emitting diodes or laser-excited phosphors.

4. Further comprising a second button configured to detect a second input, The interactive lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting device is configured to generate a third illumination based on the second input.

5. The interactive lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the second lighting includes at least one of an image, text, shape, or a combination thereof.

6. The aforementioned touch input device includes a touchscreen display, The interactive lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the touchscreen display is configured to display a user interface including graphical input elements.

7. A second button configured to detect a second input, The speaker and microphone inside the housing The microphone is further configured to detect the user's audio commands, and The interactive lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting device is configured to generate the third lighting based on the audio command, or the speaker is configured to generate the first sound based on the audio command.

8. The housing further comprises a sensing device configured to detect the position of the interactive lighting device, The light-emitting device is configured to generate the first illumination based on the first position of the interactive lighting device, and The interactive lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting device is configured to generate a third illumination based on the second position of the interactive lighting device.

9. The light-emitting device includes a programmable mask, and The interactive lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the mask is configured to change shape based on the first input or the touch input.

10. The housing further comprises a third button configured to detect a third input, The interactive lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the touch input device is configured to be activated based on the third input.

11. The housing further comprises a fourth button configured to detect a fourth input, The interactive lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the intensity of the first lighting is modified or the size of the first lighting is modified based on the fourth input.

12. The steps include receiving a first input signal from a first button, Upon receiving the first input signal, the process involves generating a first illumination signal, A step of generating a first illumination based on the first illumination signal, A step of detecting write or drawing input in a touch input device, A step of generating a third illumination based on the aforementioned write or draw input. A method for performing the functions of an interactive lighting device, including [specific details omitted].

13. The steps include receiving a third input signal from a third button, Upon receiving the third input signal, the touch input device is activated. A method for performing the functions of the interactive lighting device according to claim 12, further comprising:

14. The steps include receiving the second input signal over a first period of time, The steps include: receiving the second input signal over the first period, generating one or more vibrations via a vibration device; Upon receiving the second input signal over the first period, the steps include: transmitting a mobile phone call or satellite phone call to the first number; A method for performing the functions of the interactive lighting device according to claim 12, further comprising:

15. The steps include receiving the second input signal over the first period, and then receiving an additional input signal from the second button over the second period, Upon receiving the additional input signal over the second period, the steps include generating an audio output and A method for performing the functions of the interactive lighting device according to claim 14, further comprising:

16. The steps include determining the first orientation of the interactive lighting device, Once the first orientation is determined, the process involves generating a fourth illumination based on a fourth illumination signal, The steps include determining the second orientation of the interactive lighting device, Once the second orientation is determined, the steps include generating a fifth illumination based on a fifth illumination signal and A method for performing the functions of the interactive lighting device according to claim 12, further comprising:

17. The steps include determining the first orientation of the interactive lighting device, Once the first orientation is determined, the process involves generating a fourth illumination based on a fourth illumination signal, The steps include determining the second orientation of the interactive lighting device, Once the second orientation is determined, the steps include turning off the fourth light and A method for performing the functions of the interactive lighting device according to claim 12, further comprising:

18. The steps include receiving a fourth input signal from a fourth button, Upon receiving the fourth input signal, the steps include changing the intensity of the first illumination or changing the size of the first illumination. A method for performing the functions of the interactive lighting device according to claim 12, further comprising:

19. A non-temporary computer-readable medium for storing instructions for performing the functions of an interactive lighting device, wherein when the instructions are executed by one or more processors, the one or more processors... Receiving a first input signal from the first button, Upon receiving the first input signal, a first illumination signal is generated, To generate a first illumination based on the first illumination signal, Detecting write or drawing input in a touch input device, To generate a third illumination based on the aforementioned write or draw input and A non-temporary computer-readable medium that enables the execution of operations including [specific actions].

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