One aspect of the patent relates to a variety of illumination applications where features of a material - such as a design within an object, or a colour in a sign or graphic - are highlighted by a colour or colours of light. This technique may also be applied to distinguish specific elements in amaterial from their surroundings, such as in machine vision or medical applications. Another aspect of the patent involves providing a positioning system to remotely align LED illumination systems to light a material, much like the function of a theatrical light.
Regarding the significance of the patent, Color Kinetics co-founder, chairman and CEO George Mueller explains: "This is a fundamental patent in the area of LED illumination, given the range of applications and systems covered. It reinforces the abundance of new opportunities for solid-state lighting, and we look forward to continuing our exploration of these opportunities in the marketplace, through our own offerings as well as with partners."
(Lee Baldock)
