The present disclosure relates generally to a display device. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a display device with improved viewing angles.
One implementation of the present disclosure is a display device, according to some embodiments. The display device includes a front portion, a rear portion, sides extending between the front portion and the rear portion. In some embodiments, the front portion, the rear portion, and the sides form an enclosure. In some embodiments, the display device includes a halo. The halo includes a rim and an internal structure, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the rim is positioned between the front portion and the rear portion. In some embodiments, the internal structure is at least partially within the enclosure and includes a sweep portion and a receiving post. In some embodiments, the receiving post and the sweep portion are configured to receive light emitted by one or more light emitting devices and at least one of guide, direct, diffuse, focus, and scatter light emitted by the one or more light emitting devices out of the display device.
In some embodiments, the halo is configured to at least one of guide, direct, diffuse, focus, and scatter the light emitted by the one or more light emitting devices along or outwards from at least one of the sides of the display device.
In some embodiments, the display device includes a controller configured to adjust at least one of a brightness and a color of at least one of the one or more light emitting devices.
In some embodiments, the sweep portion is generally S-shaped and protrudes at a first end from the rim.
In some embodiments, the receiving post extends from a second end of the sweep portion.
In some embodiments, a width of the sweep portion varies along a path of the sweep portion.
In some embodiments, the width of the sweep portion decreases from the first end of the sweep portion to the second end of the sweep portion. In some embodiments, a final width of the sweep portion is substantially equal to a width of the receiving post.
In some embodiments, the halo is at least one of a translucent and a transparent material and is configured to allow light to pass through.
In some embodiments, the internal structure is positioned within the enclosure formed by the sides, the rear portion, and the front portion. In some embodiments, the rim is positioned between the front portion and the rear portion.
In some embodiments, the front portion includes a display device configured to display information.
In some embodiments, the halo is configured to direct light outwards from the display device such that the light is viewable from a side of the display device.
Another implementation of the present disclosure is an alert system for a monitored condition, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the system includes at least one of a sensor, a controller, equipment, and a network, configured to at least one of detect, receive, or transmit information regarding the monitored condition. In some embodiments, the system includes a display device including a front portion and a rear portion. In some embodiments, the display device includes a halo device configured to allow light emitted by one or more light emitting devices to pass through and to direct the light outwards from the display device. In some embodiments, the halo device includes a rim positioned between the front portion and the rear portion, and one or more light guides configured to receive light emitted by the one or more light emitting devices and guide the light out of the display device through the rim. In some embodiments, the system includes a controller configured to receive the information regarding the monitored condition from the at least one of sensor, controller, equipment, or network and adjust one or more operations of one or more of the one or more light emitting devices based on the information regarding the monitored condition. In some embodiments, the light guides include a sweep portion and a receiving post.
In some embodiments, one or more of the light emitting devices are a single color LED, a multi-color LED, a dimmable single color LED, and a dimmable multi-color LED.
In some embodiments, the controller is configured to patterningly adjust at least one of a brightness and a color of one of more of the one or more light emitting devices based the information received.
In some embodiments, the controller is configured to determine if one or more of the variables of the information exceed a threshold value and patterningly adjust one of more of the one or more light emitting devices in response to the one or more variables exceeding the threshold value.
In some embodiments, the light guides are generally S-shaped and include a first end and a second end. In some embodiments, the light guides protrude at the first end from the rim and the second end is proximate one of the one or more light emitting devices.
In some embodiments, the light guides are configured to receive light emitted by one of the light emitting devices at the second end, and guide the light along the light guide and outwards from the display device.
In some embodiments, the halo is configured to diffuse light along one or more surfaces of at least one of the front portion and the rear portion of the display device.
Another implementation of the present disclosure is a side-viewable thermostat for a conditioned space, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the thermostat includes one or more light emitting devices, a sensor configured to measure a temperature of the conditioned space, and a light diffusing device. In some embodiments, the light diffusing device includes a rim and a light guiding portion. In some embodiments, the rim is configured to diffuse light emitted by the one or more light emitting devices along one or more sides of the thermostat. In some embodiments, the light guiding portion is configured to guide light emitted by the one or more light emitting devices to the rim. In some embodiments, the thermostat includes a controller. In some embodiments, the controller is configured to receive the temperature of the conditioned space and patterningly adjust at least one of a brightness and a color of one or more of the light emitting devices based on the temperature being greater than or less than a threshold temperature. In some embodiments, the light guiding portion includes a sweep portion and a receiving portion.
In some embodiments, the light guiding portion has a width. In some embodiments, the width varies along a path of the light guiding portion. In some embodiments, the light guiding portion is configured to direct and diffuse light outwards from the thermostat through the rim.
Another implementation of the present disclosure is a display device, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the display device includes a front portion and a rear portion. In some embodiments, the display device includes sides extending between the front portion and the rear portion. In some embodiments, the sides, the front portion, and the rear portion form an enclosure. In some embodiments, the display device includes a halo having a rim and an internal structure. In some embodiments, the rim is positioned between the front portion and the rear portion and the internal structure of the halo is at least partially within the enclosure and comprises a sweep portion and a receiving post. In some embodiments, the halo tracks a gradient color of a status bar for consistency with the rest of the display. In some embodiments, the receiving post and the sweep portion are configured to receive light emitted by one or more light emitting devices and at least one of guide, direct, diffuse, focus, and scatter light emitted by the one or more light emitting devices out of the display device.
Overview
A display device includes a housing having a front portion, a rear portion, and a halo having a rim which is disposed between the front portion and the rear portion, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the halo receives light emitted by one or more LEDs and diffuses the light along sides of the display device. The halo includes multiple light guiding portions which each have a receiving post and a sweep portion, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, each of the light guiding portions protrude from a rim of the halo which is positioned between the front portion and rear portion of the display device. In some embodiments, the halo is made of or includes a translucent material and/or a transparent material. In some embodiments, the LEDs are disposed along a path of an LED board and are each configured to emit light received by a corresponding light guiding portion. In some embodiments, the light guiding portions are cantilever portions, having an overall S-shape, protruding at one end from the rim. In some embodiments, the light guiding portions include exterior surfaces coated (e.g., cladded) with an opaque material which does not allow light to pass through along substantially an entire length of the light guiding portions. In some embodiments, a surface of the receiving posts and an exterior surface of the rim does not include the opaque material, such that light may enter and exit the light guiding portions only at the receiving post and exterior surface of the rim, respectively.
In some embodiments, the halo facilitates notification of a user regarding any of information, a message, an event, etc., at a wider viewing angle. For example, if the user is not positioned directly in front of the display device, the user may be unable to view a front display panel of the display device, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the halo directs light outwards from sides of the display device, so that the light emitted by the LEDs can be viewed by a user at a generally side angle.
In some embodiments, the display device is a thermostat. In some embodiments, the display device is configured to receive information from any of a sensor, another controller, a network, etc. In some embodiments, the display device is configured to patterningly adjust an operation of one or more of the LEDs (e.g., which LEDs switch on/off, when certain LEDs switch on/off, a brightness of one or more of the LEDs, a color of one or more of the LEDs, etc.) to provide unique visual notifications to the user. In some embodiments, the display device includes a controller configured to determine patterned operations of the LEDs to produce the unique visual notifications. In some embodiments, the display device is a general display device and may be used for a variety of applications (e.g., building systems, security systems, reminder systems, emergency exit systems, fire alarm systems, indoor air quality systems, automotive systems, alarm systems, intrusion detection systems, etc.).
Advantageously, the display device facilitates visual notification regarding a variable, an event, a change in a variable, etc., to a user at a wider viewing angle, according to some embodiments.
Display Device
Overview
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In some embodiments, user interface 106 transitions between a set of predetermined messages/alerts/information. For example, user interface 106 may iteratively display an indoor air temperature, an indoor air quality, an outdoor air temperature, a time of day, an alert, etc. In some embodiments, user interface 106 transitions from displaying one message/information/alert at an end of a predetermined time period. For example, user interface 106 may display a different message/information/alert every 1 second, every 5 seconds, etc., upon a request received from the user through user interface 106, or upon an event (e.g., an alert), according to some embodiments.
Display device 100 includes a front portion 102 and a rear portion 104, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, front portion 102 and rear portion 104 are coupled (e.g., removably coupled, fixedly coupled, selectively coupled, fastened, integrally formed, etc.) to each other. In some embodiments, front portion 102 and rear portion 104 are removably coupled (e.g., by fasteners). In some embodiments, front portion 102 and rear portion 104 are configured to interface with each other (e.g., a slip fit, a frictional fit, a snap fit, etc.). In some embodiments, front portion 102 and rear portion 104 use a combination of fasteners and an interfaced fit (e.g., a slip fit, a frictional fit, a snap fit, etc.).
In some embodiments, front portion 102 includes user interface 106. In some embodiments, front portion 102 includes an aperture (e.g., an opening, a hole, a recess, etc.) configured to receive user interface 106 therein. In some embodiments, front portion 102 includes a covering 110 configured to interface with front portion 102. In some embodiments, covering 110 is a protective covering configured to protect user interface 106 from damage. In some embodiments, covering 110 is disposed in front of user interface 106. Covering 110 may be any of a glass material, a plastic material, etc. In some embodiments, covering 110 is translucent. In some embodiments, covering 110 is transparent. In some embodiments, covering 110 is configured to allow light emitted by user interface 106 to pass through.
Covering 110 is disposed outside of front portion 102, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, covering 110 is disposed adjacent an inner surface of front portion 102. In some embodiments, covering 110 covers at least part of or an entire area of the aperture of front portion 102 which receives user interface 106. In some embodiments, covering 110 is received in an aperture (e.g., an opening, a hole, a recess, etc.) of front portion 102. In some embodiments, covering 110 is received within the aperture within which user interface 106 is received.
In some embodiments, sides 108 (e.g., walls, borders, faces, surfaces, panels, etc.) are disposed between front portion 102 and rear portion 104. In some embodiments, sides 108 extend between rear portion 104 and front portion 102. In some embodiments, any of sides 108 are integrally formed with at one of front portion 102 and rear portion 104. For example, in some embodiments, sides 108 are integrally formed with front portion 102. In some embodiments, sides 108 are integrally formed with rear portion 104. In some embodiments, one or more of sides 108 are integrally formed with one of front portion 102 or rear portion 104, while one or more other sides 108 are integrally formed with another of front portion 102 or rear portion 104. For example, left side 108a and right side 108b are integrally formed with front portion 102 and upper side 108c and bottom side 108d are integrally formed with rear portion 104 (or vice versa), according to some embodiments.
In some embodiments, sides 108 are coupled (e.g., removably coupled, attached, fastened, fixed, slip fit, frictionally fit, snap fit, etc.) to at least one of front portion 102 and rear portion 104. In some embodiments, sides 108, front portion 102, and rear portion 104 define an enclosure having an inner volume therein. In some embodiments, any of user interface 106, a controller, a power circuit, etc., or any other components, subcomponents or devices (e.g., LEDs) are disposed within the inner volume defined by front portion 102, rear portion 104 and sides 108.
In some embodiments, sides 108 are generally planar. For example, as shown in
Opposite sides 108 are substantially parallel to each other, according to some embodiments. For example, left side 108a is shown generally parallel to right side 108b and upper side 108c is generally parallel to bottom side 108d, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, opposite sides 108 are not parallel to each other. For example, in some embodiments, left side 108a non-parallel with right side 108b. In some embodiments, adjacent sides 108 are substantially perpendicular to each other. For example, as shown in
In some embodiments, a halo 112 is positioned between front portion 102 and rear portion 104. In some embodiments, halo 112 is positioned between sides 108 and one of front portion 102 and rear portion 104. For example, as shown in
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Rear portion 104 is shown to include a first modular portion 214 and a second modular portion 216, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, first modular portion 214 and second modular portion 216 are integrally formed. In some embodiments, first modular portion 214 and second modular portion 216 define rear portion 104. First modular portion 214 is shown to have an overall height substantially equal to height 202, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, first modular portion 214 includes and/or is sides 108. In some embodiments, first modular portion 214 is configured to interface with one or more of sides 108 and front portion 102. For example, first modular portion 214 is configured to interface with sides 108 and/or front portion 102 with at least one of a slip fit, a frictional fit, a snap fit, fasteners, etc., according to some embodiments.
In some embodiments, second modular portion 216 has a height 210 and depth 208. Height 210 is shown less than overall height 202 of display device 100, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, height 210 is substantially equal to or greater than overall height 202. In some embodiments, second modular portion 216 protrudes (e.g., extends, juts from, extrudes from, etc.), surface 306 of first modular portion 214. In some embodiments, second modular portion 216 protrudes a distance from surface 306 substantially equal to depth 208. Advantageously, if display device 100 is a wall-mounted display device, second modular portion 216 is configured to extend within and be received by an aperture of the wall, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, second modular portion 216 extends at least partially within an aperture of a wall. In some embodiments, first modular portion 214 extends at least partially within an aperture of a wall. For example, in some embodiments, the aperture (e.g., of the wall) is a recess (e.g., cavity, indent) which is stepped to both receive first modular portion 214 and at least partially receive second modular portion 216. In some embodiments, second modular portion 216 extends from surface 306 of first modular portion 214 which is disposed sub-flush a rim 402 of first modular portion 214. In some embodiments, rim 402 is cooperatively formed by sides 108. In some embodiments, rim 402 extends along an entire perimeter of first modular portion 214. In some embodiments, rim 402, surface 306, and sides 312 of second modular portion define a recess 404 having a width 406 which runs along an entire perimeter of display device first modular portion 214. In some embodiments, recess 404 is configured to interface with a protrusion of a mounting plate (e.g., a wall mounting plate, a wall, etc.).
In some embodiments, first modular portion 214 includes one or more fastener elements (e.g., posts, apertures, threaded bores, clips, latches, etc. configured to fasten display device 100 to a wall), shown as fastener elements 308. Fastener elements 308 are shown as bores configured to receive a fastener to removably couple display device 100 to a surface. In some embodiments, fastener elements 308 are threaded bores. In some embodiments, fastener elements 308 are bores configured to receive self-tapping screws. In some embodiments, fastener elements 308 are disposed along a patterned path. In some embodiments, fastener elements 308 are disposed proximate corners of display device 100. In some embodiments, fastener elements 308 are evenly spaced a distance apart.
In some embodiments, second modular portion 216 is generally rectangular having sides (e.g., walls, panels, sidewalls, etc.), shown as sides 312. In some embodiments, second modular portion 216 is a generally rectangular shape having a length 304 and a height 210. In some embodiments, adjacent sides 312 form a rounded intersection point. For example, side 312c and side 312a are adjacent each other, and intersect to form a fillet. In some embodiments, second modular portion 216 is a generally rectangular shape having filleted (e.g., rounded) corners. In some embodiments, second modular portion 216 is a generally rectangular shape having chamfered corners. In some embodiments, first modular portion 214 is generally rectangular shaped having height 202 and length 302. In some embodiments, first modular portion 214 is generally rectangular shaped having filleted corners (e.g., corners 310). In some embodiments, first modular portion 214 is generally rectangular shaped having chamfered corners. In some embodiments, a center of a cross section of first modular portion 214 is substantially coincident with a center of a cross section of second modular portion 216.
In some embodiments, second modular portion 216 includes a surface (e.g., a back surface, a back plate, a back panel, a back wall, etc.), shown as rear surface 314. In some embodiments, rear surface 314 includes any of fastener elements 308. In some embodiments, rear surface 314 includes one or more apertures (e.g., bores, openings, through-holes, rectangular openings, etc.), configured to facilitate wired connections to a controller (e.g., a processing circuit, a power board, etc.) disposed within display device 100. In some embodiments, rear surface 314 is removably connected to sides 312, facilitating easy access to internal components of display device 100. In some embodiments, rear surface 314 is removably connected to sides 312 with any one of or a combination of fasteners, a slip fit, a frictional fit, a snap fit, etc. In some embodiments, rear surface 314 is configured to be received by an aperture cooperatively formed by sides 312.
In some embodiments, surface 306 of first modular portion 214 includes a rectangular aperture (e.g., opening, recess, hole, etc.), shown as rectangular opening 316. In some embodiments, rectangular opening 316 is configured to receive a protrusion of another member (e.g., a mounting plate, a wall, etc.) to connect display device 100 to the other member. In some embodiments, rectangular opening 316 is configured to allow a wired connection (e.g., a USB connection, a power connection, etc.) to a controller disposed within display device 100. In some embodiments, one or more rectangular openings 316 are included on rear surface 314.
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In some embodiments, recess 1014 is generally rectangular. Recess 1014 is shown to include an aperture (e.g., opening, hole, etc.), shown as vertical aperture 1006, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, vertical aperture 1006 is a notch and extends partially along a height of second surface 1010. In some embodiments, front portion 102 includes one or more apertures, shown as apertures 1003. In some embodiments, apertures 1003 are rectangular and extend at least partially into first surface 1012.
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In some embodiments, halo 112 is or includes translucent and/or transparent material. In some embodiments, halo 112 is configured to allow light to pass through. In some embodiments, one or more exterior surfaces of halo 112 are coated with a material which does not allow light to pass through. For example, in some embodiments, all exterior surfaces of halo 112 are coated with a material (e.g., a coating, a paint, etc.)
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In some embodiments, wave guides 1504 are a substantially translucent and/or transparent material. In some embodiments, wave guides 1504 are cladded with an opaque material. In some embodiments, exterior surfaces of wave guide 1504 which do not either facilitate an entry or an egress of light into/out of wave guides 1504 is cladded with the opaque material. In some embodiments, the opaque material is painted onto exterior surfaces of wave guides 1504.
In some embodiments, wave guides 1504 include a sweep portion 1508 and a receiving post 1506. In some embodiments, sweep portions 1508 of wave guides 1504 protrude from a rim 1502 (e.g., bezel, surrounding edge, etc.) of halo 112. In some embodiments, wave guides 1504 protrude from rim 1502 along a curved path. In some embodiments, a width of sweep portion 1508 of wave guides 1504 varies (e.g., decreases) along the curved path. In some embodiments, wave guides 1504 include a receiving post (e.g., a square receiving post, a rectangular receiving post, a square receiving post, etc.) which protrudes from an end point of sweep portion 1508. In some embodiments, any or all of rim 1502, sweep portions 1508 and receiving posts 1506 are integrally formed.
In some embodiments, receiving posts 1506 are configured to facilitate entry of light into wave guides 1504. In some embodiments, receiving posts 1506 include a surface which is not covered with an opaque material (e.g., not cladded) configured to facilitate entry of light emitted by one or more of LEDs 1104 into wave guide 1504. In some embodiments, receiving posts 1506 protrude such that an end of receiving posts 1506 is substantially adjacent to the corresponding LED 1104. In some embodiments, the end of receiving posts 1506 contacts an exterior surface of a corresponding LED 1104.
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In some embodiments, rim 1502 is coated with the opaque material. In some embodiments, first surface 1706, second surface 1708 and interior surface 1728 are coated with the opaque material. In some embodiments, if sweep portion 1508 protrudes from interior surface 1728, at least part of an area of interior surface 1728 which sweep portion 1508 protrudes from is configured to allow light to pass through. In some embodiments, exterior surface 1710 is configured to facilitate egress of light from wave guide 1504. In some embodiments, exterior surface 1710 is configured to diffuse light which passes through wave guide 1504 along at least part of exterior surface 1710.
In some embodiments, sweep portion 1508 includes one or more exterior surfaces which are coated (e.g., cladded) with an opaque material configured to restrict the exit of light from wave guide 1504. In some embodiments, sweep portion 1508 includes first surface 1702 and second surface 1704. In some embodiments, first surface 1702 and second surface 1704 are opposite each other and are each offset an equal distance from path 1722 in opposite directions. In some embodiments, first surface 1702 and second surface 1704 substantially follow path 1722 at an offset distance. In some embodiments, first surface 1702 and second surface 1704 are coated (e.g., cladded) with the opaque material.
In some embodiments, an axis 1732 extends tangent to a starting point 1738 of path 1722. In some embodiments, an axis 1734 extends tangent to an end point of path 1722. In some embodiments, axis 1734 is a central axis of receiving post 1506. In some embodiments, axis 1734 extends tangent to the end point of path 1722 and is the central axis of receiving post 1506. In some embodiments, axis 1732 and axis 1734 are substantially parallel to each other. In some embodiments, axis 1732 and axis 1734 are substantially parallel to each other and are offset a distance 1736 from each other. In some embodiments, distance 1736 is a distance which is perpendicular to both axis 1732 and axis 1734. In some embodiments, distance 1726 is parallel to the Z-axis of coordinate system 1700. In some embodiments, axis 1732 extends tangentially outwards from starting point 1738 of path 1722 and starting point 1738 of path 1722 is disposed at a center point of initial width 1740 of sweep portion 1508. In some embodiments, axis 1732 and axis 1734 are offset relative to each other along the X-axis of coordinate system 1700 (e.g., laterally). For example, as shown in
In some embodiments, sweep portion 1508 has a width 1714. Width 1714 varies (e.g., decreases) along path 1722, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, width 1714 decreases along path 1722 until it is substantially equal to thickness 1730 of receiving post 1506. In some embodiments, width 1714 decreases non-linearly. In some embodiments, sweep portion 1508 has initial width 1740 proximate the interface (e.g., connection) between rim 1502 and sweep portion 1508. In some embodiments, width 1714 decreases linearly. In some embodiments, width 1714 decreases (e.g., either linearly or non-linearly) along part of path 1722 and increases (e.g., either linearly or non-linearly) along another part of path 1722.
In some embodiments, receiving post 1506 protrudes from an end of sweep portion 1508. In some embodiments, receiving post 1506 protrudes tangentially outwards from an endpoint of path 1722. In some embodiments, receiving post 1506 extends in a direction substantially parallel to the Y-axis. In some embodiments, receiving post 1506 includes a receiving surface 1720, configured to facilitate entry of light emitted by one of LEDs 1004. In some embodiments, all other surfaces of receiving post 1506 are coated (e.g., cladded) with the opaque material to prevent light from exiting through the other surfaces.
In some embodiments, sweep portion 1508 has a constant thickness 1712 along an entire length of path 1722. In some embodiments, sweep portion 1508 has a variable thickness 1712 with respect to path 1722. For example, in some embodiments thickness 1712 increases, decreases, or a combination of both, along path 1722. In some embodiments, thickness 1712 is substantially equal to thickness 1730 of receiving post 1506. In some embodiments, thickness 1712 changes (e.g., increases, decreases, or a combination of both) along path 1722 and is substantially equal to thickness 1730 of receiving post 1506 at an end of path 1722 which receiving post 1506 protrudes from.
In some embodiments, receiving post 1506 has a height 1716. In some embodiments, receiving post 1506 protrudes from the end of sweep portion 1508 such that surface 1720 of receiving post is adjacent LED 1004. In some embodiments, receiving post 1506 protrudes from the end of sweep portion 1508 such that surface 1720 is distance 1742 from LED 1004. In some embodiments, distance 1742 is negligible.
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Halo 112 facilitates a wider off-axis viewing angle of light emitted by LED 1004, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, halo 112 facilitates notifying a user regarding information received by or determined by display device 100. In some embodiments, halo 112 enables the notification to be visible by an observer generally facing any of sides 108. In some embodiments, halo 112 enables notifications to an observer when the observer cannot view user interface 106.
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In some embodiments interfaces 2022 and 2024 can be joined as one interface rather than two separate interfaces. For example, output interface 2022 and input interface 2024 can be combined as one Ethernet interface configured to receive network communications from controller 2034 or a network. In some embodiments, controller 2034 provides both a setpoint and feedback via an Ethernet network. In some embodiments, output interface 2022 can be another standardized communications interface for communicating data or control signals (e.g., analog or digital). Interfaces 2024 and 2022 can include communications electronics (e.g., receivers, transmitters, transceivers, modulators, demodulators, filters, communications processors, communication logic modules, buffers, decoders, encoders, encryptors, amplifiers, etc.) configured to provide or facilitate the communication of the signals described herein.
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Memory 2006 can include one or more devices (e.g., memory units, memory devices, storage devices, etc.) for storing data and/or computer code for completing and/or facilitating the various processes described in the present disclosure. Memory 2006 can include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), hard drive storage, temporary storage, non-volatile memory, flash memory, optical memory, or any other suitable memory for storing software objects and/or computer instructions. Memory 542 can include database components, object code components, script components, or any other type of information structure for supporting the various activities and information structures described in the present disclosure. Memory 542 can be communicably connected to processor 540 via processing circuit 538 and can include computer code for executing (e.g., by processor 540) one or more processes described herein.
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Controller 2000 is shown receiving information from sensor/equipment 2036 through input interface 2024. In some embodiments, sensor/equipment module 2010 receives the information from sensor/equipment 2036. In some embodiments, sensor/equipment module 2010 receives the information from sensor/equipment 2036 and determines an event based on the received information. For example, in some embodiments, sensor/equipment module 2010 periodically receives temperature information from a temperature sensor and determines if the received temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold value. In another example, sensor/equipment 2036 receives information from an indoor air quality sensor (e.g., a carbon monoxide detector) and determines if the received indoor air quality information is less than a predetermined threshold value. In some embodiments, controller 2000 receives information from any of one or more controller, one or more equipment devices, one or more sensors, a network, etc., and determines an operation of user interface 2032 and/or LEDs 2026 based on the received information. Controller 2000 may receive information through a wired connection at input interface 2024, a wireless connection at input interface 2024, or a combination of both.
In some embodiments, sensor/equipment module 2010 determines an event based on the received information and provides the event to LED module 2008. For example, if sensor/equipment module 2010 determines that the indoor air quality has dropped below a predetermined value, sensor/equipment module 2010 provides the determined event to LED module 2008. In some embodiments, sensor/equipment module 2010 provides the information received from sensor/equipment 2036 to user interface module 2020. For example, in some embodiments, if sensor/equipment module 2010 receives temperature information from sensor/equipment 2036, sensor/equipment module 2010 provides the temperature information to user interface module 2020. In some embodiments, user interface module 2020 is configured to determine control signals for user interface 2032 to display the information received from sensor/equipment module 2010 to a user. In some embodiments, sensor/equipment module 2010 is configured to provide LED module 2008 with at least one of information received through input interface (from at least one of controller 2034 and sensor/equipment 2036) and the determined or received event.
In some embodiments, user interface module 2020 is configured to determine control signals for user interface 2032. In some embodiments, user interface 2032 is user interface 106. In some embodiments, user interface module 2020 is configured to determine control signals for user interface 2032 to display messages, information, graphical representations of information, data, etc. In some embodiments, user interface module 2020 also receives information from user interface 2032 through input interface 2024. In some embodiments, user interface module 2020 receives commands, directives, requests, etc., from user interface 2032 and adjusts an operation (e.g., a displayed message) of user interface 2032 based on the command, request, etc., received from user interface 2032. In some embodiments, user interface module 2020 receives a request from user interface 2032 to display certain data, and user interface module 2020 adjusts an operation of user interface 2032 to display the requested data.
In some embodiments, controller 2000 receives any of information and an event from controller 2034. For example, in some embodiments, controller 2034 is communicably connected with sensor/equipment 2036 and is configured to analyze, process, group, etc., information form sensor/equipment 2036 and determine if an event has occurred. In some embodiments, controller 2034 provides the information and/or event data to at least one of user interface module 2020 and LED module 2008.
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LED module 2008 is shown to include an LED database 2012, a color module 2014, a pattern module 2016, and an intensity module 2018. In some embodiments, LED database 2012 stores information regarding a patterned operation of one or more LEDs based on a received event and/or received information. For example, if LED module 2008 receives an event from sensor/equipment module 2010, controller 2034, sensor/equipment 2036, etc., indicating that the indoor air quality has dropped below a predetermined value, LED module 2008 may retrieve a set of instructions from LED database 2012 regarding an operation of LEDs based on the event. In some embodiments, LED database 2012 includes information regarding an operation of LEDs for a variety of events, including but not limited to, an increased temperature event, a decreased temperature event, a low indoor air quality event, an emergency event, a fire detection event, an equipment failure event, a calendar date event, a time of day, etc. In some embodiments, LED database 2012 includes a set of predetermined instructions regarding an operation of LEDs for each of these events.
In some embodiments, LED database 2012 includes a set of predetermined instructions for each of a set of predefined events. In some embodiments, LED database 2012 can be updated and/or customized. For example, in some embodiments, LED database 2012 can receive directives from user interface 2032 to change an operation of one or more of the LEDs (e.g., color, on-off pattern, intensity, timing, etc.) to modify the predetermined instructions for one or more of the predefined events. In some embodiments, additional events can be added to LED database 2012 along with corresponding LED operation instructions for the additional events. In some embodiments, for example, controller 2000 includes a wireless radio (e.g., a Bluetooth wireless radio) configured to interface with a user device (e.g., a smartphone). The LED database 2012 is configured to be updated or modified based on directives received from the user device. For example, if a user wants to be notified/reminded of an event on a certain date at a specific time, the user may add an event to LED database 2012 to adjust an operation of one or more LEDs according to a predetermined pattern, set of rules, etc., on the certain date at the specific time.
In some embodiments, upon receiving an event and/or information, LED database 2012 provides the instructions to color module 2014, pattern module 2016, and intensity module 2018. For example, if LED database 2012 receives a night-time event (e.g., from a clock or from a light detector), LED database 2012 may retrieve a specific set of instructions (e.g., dim all LEDs by 50%, turn off several LEDs, adjust a color of one or more LEDs to blue, etc.) for the LEDs (e.g., LEDs 2026, LEDs 1004, etc.) corresponding to the night-time event.
In some embodiments, LED database 2012 includes instructions for various events to adjust a color of one or more of the LEDs (e.g., red, blue, green, etc.), adjust an intensity of one or more of the LEDs, turn one or more of the LEDs on or off, patterningly adjust a color of one or more of the LEDs, patterningly adjust an intensity of one or more of the LEDs, patterningly turn one or more of the LEDs on or off, etc. In some embodiments, any of the color, intensity, on/off state, etc., of the one or more LEDs is patterned over time (e.g., all LEDs are turned on for 5 seconds, then turned off for 5 seconds, and this is repeated), or patterned based on a predetermined position of the one or more LEDs (e.g., turn a first LED on, then turn a second LED on, then turn a third LED on and turn the first LED off, then turn a fourth LED on and turn the second LED off, then turn a fifth LED on and turn the third LED off, etc.), or patterned based on both time and position of the one or more LEDs.
In some embodiments, one or more of the set of instructions stored in LED database 2012 extend for a time duration, and are repeated. For example, some of the sets of instructions may last for five seconds (e.g., a patterned operation of the LEDs for five seconds) and be repeated a predetermined number of times, while other sets of instruction may last only two seconds (e.g., increase intensity from 0% to 100% for all LEDs over a 1 second time duration, then decrease intensity from 100% to 0% for all LEDs over a 1 second time duration), and repeated.
In some embodiments, sets of instructions are combined. For example, in some embodiments, all events which indicate an increase in temperature include a same patterned intensity operation of LEDs (e.g., linearly increase intensity of all LEDs from 0% to 100% over a five second time window). However, within the set of all events which indicate an increase in temperature, other operations of the LEDs (e.g., color) may vary based on other factors (e.g., which temperature from a set of temperatures is increasing, how fast the temperature increases, etc.).
Any of the color, pattern, intensity, etc., of the one or more LEDs may be adjusted over a time window linearly (e.g., increase intensity from 0% to 100% linearly over a 5 second time window) or may be adjusted over a time window non-linearly (e.g., increase intensity from 0% to 100% according to an exponential function, a polynomial, etc.).
In some embodiments, the instructions stored in LED database 2012 depend on the particular types of LEDs used. For example, some LEDs may not be multi-color LEDs and may only actuate between an on state and an off state, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, LED database 2012 stores a map of positions of the LEDs and abilities of each of the LEDs (e.g., dimming abilities, maximum light intensity, etc.).
In some embodiments, controller 2000 does not include LED database 2012, and receives instructions from any of controller 2034 and/or a network to adjust an operation of any of a color, a pattern, an intensity (e.g., dimming), etc., of any of the LEDs.
Referring still to
In some embodiments, LED module 2008 is connected to one or more LEDs (e.g., LEDs 2026, LEDs 1004, etc.). In some embodiments, LED module 2008 adjusts an operation of the one or more LEDs to produce the desired effect (e.g., dimming, changing color, patterned dimming, patterned change in color, etc.). In some embodiments, the one or more LEDs each correspond to one or more wave guide 1504 to any of diffuse, direct, scatter, focus, etc., light emitted by the one or more LEDs along sides 108 of display device 100.
Referring now to
Configuration of Exemplary Embodiments
The construction and arrangement of the systems and methods as shown in the various exemplary embodiments are illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.). For example, the position of elements can be reversed or otherwise varied and the nature or number of discrete elements or positions can be altered or varied. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be varied or re-sequenced according to alternative embodiments. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions can be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
The present disclosure contemplates methods, systems and program products on any machine-readable media for accomplishing various operations. The embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented using existing computer processors, or by a special purpose computer processor for an appropriate system, incorporated for this or another purpose, or by a hardwired system. Embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure include program products comprising machine-readable media for carrying or having machine-executable instructions or data structures stored thereon. Such machine-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer or other machine with a processor. By way of example, such machine-readable media can comprise RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of machine-executable instructions or data structures and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer or other machine with a processor. Combinations of the above are also included within the scope of machine-readable media. Machine-executable instructions include, for example, instructions and data which cause a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or special purpose processing machines to perform a certain function or group of functions.
Although the figures show a specific order of method steps, the order of the steps may differ from what is depicted. Also two or more steps can be performed concurrently or with partial concurrence. Such variation will depend on the software and hardware systems chosen and on designer choice. All such variations are within the scope of the disclosure. Likewise, software implementations could be accomplished with standard programming techniques with rule based logic and other logic to accomplish the various connection steps, processing steps, comparison steps and decision steps.
As utilized herein, the terms “approximately,” “about,” “substantially”, and similar terms are intended to have a broad meaning in harmony with the common and accepted usage by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the subject matter of this disclosure pertains. It should be understood by those of skill in the art who review this disclosure that these terms are intended to allow a description of certain features described and claimed without restricting the scope of these features to the precise numerical ranges provided. Accordingly, these terms should be interpreted as indicating that insubstantial or inconsequential modifications or alterations of the subject matter described and claimed are considered to be within the scope of the disclosure as recited in the appended claims.
It should be noted that the term “exemplary” and variations thereof, as used herein to describe various embodiments, are intended to indicate that such embodiments are possible examples, representations, or illustrations of possible embodiments (and such terms are not intended to connote that such embodiments are necessarily extraordinary or superlative examples).
The term “coupled” and variations thereof, as used herein, means the joining of two members directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary (e.g., permanent or fixed) or moveable (e.g., removable or releasable). Such joining may be achieved with the two members coupled directly to each other, with the two members coupled to each other using a separate intervening member and any additional intermediate members coupled with one another, or with the two members coupled to each other using an intervening member that is integrally formed as a single unitary body with one of the two members. If “coupled” or variations thereof are modified by an additional term (e.g., directly coupled), the generic definition of “coupled” provided above is modified by the plain language meaning of the additional term (e.g., “directly coupled” means the joining of two members without any separate intervening member), resulting in a narrower definition than the generic definition of “coupled” provided above. Such coupling may be mechanical, electrical, or fluidic.
The term “or,” as used herein, is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used to connect a list of elements, the term “or” means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. Conjunctive language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, and Z,” unless specifically stated otherwise, is understood to convey that an element may be either X, Y, Z; X and Y; X and Z; Y and Z; or X, Y, and Z (i.e., any combination of X, Y, and Z). Thus, such conjunctive language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z to each be present, unless otherwise indicated.
References herein to the positions of elements (e.g., “top,” “bottom,” “above,” “below”) are merely used to describe the orientation of various elements in the FIGURES. It should be noted that the orientation of various elements may differ according to other exemplary embodiments, and that such variations are intended to be encompassed by the present disclosure.
This application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/246,447, filed Jan. 11, 2019, which claims the benefit and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/783,580, filed Dec. 21, 2018, both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
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