279results about "Signalling for vessel indication" patented technology

The method and system described herein is designed to illuminate, control, and network LEDs lights used onboard marine platforms. Disclosed is a method and system for illuminating a portion of a marine vessel or platform. A lighting system is controlled by generating a lighting signal for controlling plurality of LED lights placed in a plurality of positions within the vessel. An LED space is designed to illuminate LEDs (or other lighting fixtures) by providing a controller for providing constant current source via a switching regulator configuration.

A high-intensity light comprising a side-emitting optoelectronic device adapted to emit light of a desired color. A heat sink is positioned adjacent the optoelectronic device and a reflector at least partially surrounds the optoelectronic device. The reflector is spaced a distance from the optoelectronic device. A window portion is sized to output the light in a desired arc.

The present invention relates to a power riding apparatus with electronic options, a wireless user interface for control such apparatus, and a wave-information-system. One embodiment of the power riding apparatus is a surf board configured with a booster system. The booster system is electrically associated with an onboard controller. The onboard controller is in wireless communication with a user interface associated with a user. The user activates the user interface as desired to control the booster system and activate other board features such as: lighting system, repellant system, anti-theft system, entertainment system, recording system, and communication system. Embodiments of the invention include surf boards, water boards of all types, as wells as boards with wheels such as skate boards.

A boat running light and emergency light apparatus and method comprising a plurality of radially projecting lights, at least one axially upward projecting light and at least one photometer, wherein the at least one photometer senses the amount of illumination from the plurality of radially projecting lights. Upon a reduction or cessation of illumination caused by failure of one or more of the plurality of radially projecting lights, the plurality of radially projecting lights are turned off and the axially upward projecting lights are illuminated to notify boaters of a faulty light while still providing redundant lighting. Additionally, the boat light is capable of flashing SOS in Morse code during an emergency situation. The lights are preferably high intensity directional light emitting diodes.

The present invention relates to a power riding apparatus with electronic options, a wireless user interface for control such apparatus, and a wave-information-system. One embodiment of the power riding apparatus is a surfboard configured with a booster system. An alternative embodiment is a motorized land board, such as a skateboard with a motor.

The booster system or land board motor is electrically associated with an onboard controller. The onboard controller is in wireless communication with a user interface associated with a user. The user activates the user interface as desired to control the booster system and activate other board features such as: lighting system, repellant system, anti-theft system, entertainment system, recording system, and communication system.

A flotation device includes a pocket formed within its hollow body in open communication with an exterior surface thereof and a hollow housing mounted in the pocket. Illuminatable fiber optic strands are disposed in a predetermined pattern within the hollow body each having a light receiving end thereof protruding into the pocket through a wall thereof in an air impermeable manner and further into the housing. An illumination source is mounted inside the housing in close proximity to the light receiving ends of the fiber optic strands and a power source is also disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the illumination source. A multi-colored filter pane is mounted within the housing intermediate the illumination source and the receiving end of the each illuminatable fiber optic strand. A switch is provided and is manually operable by a user to operate the illumination source causing the strands to emit light.

A lighted holder for holding a container having therein an individual serving of a liquid, such as a beverage. In one application, the cup holder is installed in a hull of a boat.

A light emitting diode (LED) signaling apparatus for navigational aids is provided. The signaling apparatus comprises a plurality of high intensity LEDs with their output beams individually controlled by high precision optical beam transformers. The transformed LED beams are mixed in a predetermined manner by controlling the relative position, angular orientation, and other parameters of the LEDs to produce a desired illumination pattern.

A lighting device having a dual LED point-source assembly containing two high flux LEDs mounted facing each other with LED lenses positioned between the LEDs. At least one heat sink is attached to one of the LEDs. The heat sinks serve to transfer heat from the LEDs to the outside environment. In one embodiment the lighting device is positioned within a fresnel lens to produce a horizontally uniform distribution of light.

The present invention relates to a universal wireless controller configured to generate control signals for controlling a plurality of devices. Such controller comprises a plurality of stretch sensors and switch sensors associated with at least one glove or similar structure configured for being associated with a users' hand. The controller detects finger and hand movements and generates the appropriate communication signal based on values contained in a configuration table. The same wireless controller can control a plurality of devices without the need for reprogramming or mode selections.

An improved running light fixture that includes a user aimable flood light attached to the convention running like support shaft and plug. The flood light is provided with strobe mechanism for providing a strobe effect that may be used by the boater to attract the attention of other boaters who could then come to provide assistance.

A light for multi-color indication, for example, as navigation light, has a light source with a plurality of LEDs on a common substrate, within a common package and a common package lens. The LEDs may be of different colors. A reflector may be mounted opposite the light source to direct “mixed-color” light through differently colored portions of a casing lens. A reflective surface of the reflector may be shaped substantially as a surface of rotation. A reflective material such as a film may be positioned on the casing lens to extend over at least part of an angular range of any of the lens portion(s) corresponding to an unneeded light color, so as to reflect incident light towards a selected one of the lens portions corresponding to a needed light color.

The invention provides conspicuity devices and methods. A first embodiment includes a tool band and an electroluminescent lamp adapted and configured to admit light having an advantageous spectral energy distribution. The device can have many additional and/or alternative passive and/or active conspicuity features, such as lasers, lamps, photoluminescent and retroreflective materials, among others.

A marine warning sign, in the shape of a right prism, having a frame forming a square of other polygonal shaped enclosure with straight sides and open front and rear faces. In the front face is positioned an assembly comprised of a transparent panel under which is a graphics panel. On the obverse face of the graphics panel is printed some desired warning indicia. A rear panel enclosed the rear face of the frame. A border, in the same shape as the frame, surrounds the indicia. The border is formed of electroluminescent tape. The electroluminescent tape illuminates when energized by an electrical power control located within the sign. The electrical power control is powered by a rechargeable battery which powers an a/c to d/c inverter. The electrical power control is switched on and off during night and day, respectively, by a circuit in the electrical power control comprised of a comparator having a bridge circuit with a photoresistor as one input. Mercury level switches also are provided to disable the electrical power control if the sign is tilted from its desired level attitude. The inverter provides alternating current to two leads of the electroluminescent tape, causing the electroluminescent tape to illuminate.