FLOW COOLED SOLID STATE LIGHTING WITH PREFERRED OPTICAL AND ADVANCED SENSING FEATURES

Problem:

Prior LED lamps and heat sinks have not had sufficient capacity that allow for high luminous flux and that perform the cooling required for LED lamps generating high heat.

Technology:

The present invention addresses some problems by providing a highly efficient lighting apparatus and controlled lighting system and method that enables air to efficiently flow and perform the cooling process, and in particular to perform the cooling process for the LEDs, phosphor, and the driver circuit. The lighting apparatus, system, and method can be combined with the preferred optical features and sensing, data collection and data sharing features.

Advantages:

•Highly efficient manner for increased lumen extraction and cooling 

efficiency while maintaining weight and size constraints of a bulb.

•Lighting apparatus of the present invention is thermally and optically 

optimized.

•Sound and/or motion sensors, humidity and temperature sensors can 

be integrated. 

Related Publications:

Inan M. N., Arık M., “A multi-functional design approach and proposed figure of merits for solid state lighting systems”, Journal of Solid State Lighting 20141:8 DOI: 10.1186/2196-1107-1-8© Inan and Arik; licensee Springer, 2014

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