LED-based Lighting System Research Articles

Intelligent Lighting System Using Color-Based Image Processing for Object Detection in Robotic Handling Applications

In applications reliant on image processing, the management of lighting holds significance for both precise object detection and efficient energy utilization. Conventionally, lighting control involves manual switching, timed activation or automated adjustment based on illuminance sensor readings. This research introduces an embedded system employing image processing methodologies for intelligent ambient lighting, focusing specifically on reference-color-based illumination for object detection and positioning within robotic handling scenarios. Evaluating the system’s efficacy entails analyzing the illuminance levels and power consumption through a tailored experimental setup. To minimize illuminance, the LED-based lighting system, controlled via pulse-width modulation (PWM), is calibrated using predetermined red, green, blue and yellow (RGBY) reference objects, obviating the need for external sensors. Experimental findings underscore the significance of color choice in detection accuracy, highlighting yellow as the optimal color requiring minimal illumination. Successful object detection based on color is demonstrated at an illuminance level of approximately 50 lx, accompanied by energy savings contingent upon ambient lighting conditions.

Estimate the Meaning-Time-To-Failure of LED driver using Numerical simulation

The Meaning-Time-To-Failure (MTTP), also known as Electromigration Analysis is an estimation of product life. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are usually driven by constant current switched-mode power supplies, which are invented early than LEDs for lighting applications. While LEDs themselves are extremely reliable and have a long lifetime, the electronic LED drivers in experiment usually fail due to overheating causing Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) explosion, inability provide current/voltage input to the LEDs over their whole lifetime. This paper proposes a numerical simulation method to predict fault location on PCB of LED driver based on 2-way coupling electro-thermal multiphysic analysis, then applies the analytic models to calculate the time to failure of the points on PCB of LED drivers. The procedures can be applied to assist managers in assessing risk and making LED-based lighting system reliability decisions.

A Smartphone-Based Chemosensor to Evaluate Antioxidants in Agri-Food Matrices by In Situ AuNP Formation.

In recent years, there has been a continuously growing interest in antioxidants by both customers and food industry. The beneficial health effects of antioxidants led to their widespread use in fortified functional foods, as dietary supplements and as preservatives. A variety of analytical methods are available to evaluate the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of food extracts and beverages. However, most of them are expensive, time-consuming, and require laboratory instrumentation. Therefore, simple, cheap, and fast portable sensors for point-of-need measurement of antioxidants in food samples are needed. Here, we describe a smartphone-based chemosensor for on-site assessment of TAC of aqueous matrices, relying on the antioxidant-induced formation of gold nanoparticles. The reaction takes place in ready-to-use analytical cartridges containing an hydrogel reaction medium preloaded with Au(III) and is monitored by using the smartphone’s CMOS camera. An analytical device including an LED-based lighting system was developed to ensure uniform and reproducible illumination of the analytical cartridge. The chemosensor permitted rapid TAC measurements of aqueous samples, including teas, herbal infusions, beverages, and extra virgin olive oil extracts, providing results that correlated with those of the reference methods for TAC assessment, e.g., oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC).

Design of a phosphor-converted LED based lighting system considering both the lighting and color uniformity

In this work, a scheme of combining an aspheric reflector and a primary packaging freeform lens in phosphor-converted lighting-emitting diode (pc-LED) based lighting system design was developed. In contrast to most of previous works in which the color and illumination uniformity of the pc-LED lighting systems were improved one by one, the developed scheme can improve both indicators simultaneously. To demonstrate the feasibility of the developed design scheme, an initially designed pc-LED optical model, with an average correlated color temperature (CCT) of about 5000 K, was constructed as the light source of the illumination system. The key ingredient to the color uniformity of the illumination system was investigated at first, and then several instances with the cut-off angle ranging from 40 to 60 degrees were further discussed. Detailed analysis shows: for each case, the CCT variation decreases from over 4000 K to smaller than 300 K and the illumination uniformity increases from a very low level to better than 80% on the target region.

Design, Development and Practical Realization of a VLC Supportive Indoor Lighting System

In an office space, an LED-based lighting system allows you to perform the function of a data transmitter. This article discusses the cost-effective design and development of a data-enabled LED driver that can transmit data along with its receiving part. In addition, this paper clearly outlines the application of the proposed VLC system in an office environment where ambient light interference is a severe issue of concern. The result shows satisfactory lighting characteristics in general for this area in terms of average horizontal illuminance and illuminance uniformity. At the same time, to evaluate real-time and static communication performance, Arduino interfaced MATLAB Simulink model is developed, which shows good communication performance in terms of BER (10–7) even in presence of ambient light noise with 6 dB signal to interference plus noise ratio. Our designed system is also flexible to work as a standalone lighting system, whenever data communication is not required.

Generating a Lighting System by Using Pico Hydro System

The main aim of this research is to design and develop LED based lighting system by using Pico hydro power. The proposed system is to use renewable energy to generate power in remote areas. The system is designed in a small scale which capable of lighting up a LED and sustain power when turbine stop to rotate. Reaction turbine is selected to be the suitable model for this Pico Hydro System (PHS). The performance of the system is tested by changing the materials for the blades and determines the suitable number of blades for the system to perform at maximum efficiency. Additional features, such as displaying generated voltage and flow rate has been implemented. It is observed that, the system could generate maximum voltage of 5.46V at the head height of 65 cm with flow rate of 5.51 L/Min. A total of 4.62 watt of net electrical power generated from this PHS, the value is obtained by using theoretical calculation. Finally, the system proves to be efficient in terms of generated voltage and cost, as compared to the journals which is reviewed in the literature. The scale of the design has to be remodified to be implemented in river areas.

Hospital Lighting System Using Energy Efficient Light Sources

Lighting in hospital facilities should support the visual performance of hospital workers such as doctors and nurses who need to examine and observe patients, dispense medication, perform as per clinical procedures, and view displays and papers clearly. Proper Light effect and colour should also provide comfortable, pleasant and natural visual environment for patients in healthcare facilities and their families, and support natural rhythms of sleeping and wakefulness. All the while the maintenance costs and energy use of hospital lighting should be minimized. For that, use of LED based lighting system using smart lighting technology is more valuable to provide desired illuminance value and uniformity as per the standards depending on the situation throughout the day. The objective of the journal paper is to study and design implementation of modern energy efficient lighting technology in hospital using smart lighting system depending on the situation throughout the day. Also, aim is to provide desired illuminance value and uniformity as per the standards. The new intelligent lighting control system should be designed to maximize the utilization of daylight with energy efficient light source.

An Introduction to Light-emitting Diodes

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are semiconductor devices that produce noncoherent, narrow-spectrum light when forward voltage is applied. LEDs range in wavelength from the UVC band to infrared (IR) and are available in packages ranging from milliwatts to more than 10 W. The first LED was an IR-emitting device and was patented in 1961. In 1962, the first practical visible spectrum LED was developed. The first high-power (1-W) LEDs were developed in the late 1990s. LEDs create light through a semiconductor process rather than with a superheated element, ionized gas, or an arc discharge as in traditional light sources. The wavelength of the light emitted is determined by the materials used to form the semiconductor junction. LEDs produce more light per electrical watt than incandescent lamps with the latest devices rivaling fluorescent tubes in energy efficiency. They are solid-state devices, which are much more robust than any glass-envelope lamp and contain no hazardous materials like fluorescent lamps. LEDs also have a much longer lifetime than incandescent, fluorescent, and high-density discharge lamps (U.S. Dept. of Energy). Although LEDs possess many advantages over traditional light sources, a total system approach must be considered when designing an LED-based lighting system. LEDs do not radiate heat directly, but do produce heat that must be removed to ensure maximum performance and lifetime. LEDs require a constant-current DC power source rather than a standard AC line voltage. Finally, because LEDs are directional light sources, external optics may be necessary to produce the desired light distribution. A properly designed LED light system is capable of providing performance and a lifetime well beyond any traditional lighting source.

Highly Efficient Low Power Consumption Tracking Solar Cells for White LED-Based Lighting System

Highly Efficient Low Power Consumption Tracking Solar Cells for White LED-Based Lighting System

Palomar upgrades ball bonders with LED-based lighting system and light calibration software

Palomar upgrades ball bonders with LED-based lighting system and light calibration software

Palomar upgrades ball bonders with LED-based lighting system and light calibration software

Palomar upgrades ball bonders with LED-based lighting system and light calibration software