U.S. patent application number 14/797034 was filed with the patent office on 2016-10-27 for substrate with lighting effect.
The applicant listed for this patent is Michael Wein. Invention is credited to Michael Wein.
Application Number | 20160316542 14/797034 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 57120344 |
Filed Date | 2016-10-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160316542 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Wein; Michael |
October 27, 2016 |
SUBSTRATE WITH LIGHTING EFFECT
Abstract
A networked collaborative lighting effect system for an event at
a venue, having a plurality of portable collaborative lighting
devices in communication with the network. Each portable
collaborative lighting device can be configured to be attached to
at least one of: a member of the audience an object, a fixture or
combinations thereof. Each portable collaborative lighting devices
comprising an active or passive RFID chip for encoding wearer
information including financial information. Each collaborative
lighting effect system having a plurality of lights connected to a
power supply and the collaborative lighting effect system further
having a processor connected to the network to receive commands
from the network, which can include commands from a DJ connected to
the network at the venue.
Inventors: |
Wein; Michael; (Houston,
TX) |
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Applicant: |
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Wein; Michael |
Houston |
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US |
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Family ID: |
57120344 |
Appl. No.: |
14/797034 |
Filed: |
July 10, 2015 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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G06K 19/0702 20130101;
G06Q 20/3278 20130101; G06K 19/07762 20130101; A63H 37/00 20130101;
G06Q 20/401 20130101; H05B 47/12 20200101; G07C 9/29 20200101; G06K
19/0717 20130101; G06K 19/07705 20130101; G06K 19/0707 20130101;
G06K 19/07758 20130101; G09F 3/005 20130101; G09F 27/005 20130101;
G09F 27/00 20130101; G06K 19/04 20130101; G06Q 20/10 20130101; G09F
21/02 20130101; H05B 47/155 20200101; H05B 47/19 20200101; G09F
3/0297 20130101; H04B 1/385 20130101 |
International
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H05B 37/02 20060101
H05B037/02; G06Q 20/32 20060101 G06Q020/32; G06Q 20/40 20060101
G06Q020/40; G06K 19/07 20060101 G06K019/07; G06Q 20/10 20060101
G06Q020/10 |
Claims
1. A collaborative lighting effect system for an event at a venue,
comprising: a. a network; and b. a plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices in communication with the network,
each portable collaborative lighting device of the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices configured to be attached
to at least one of: a member of the audience, an object at the
event, and a fixture at the event, wherein each portable
collaborative lighting device of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices comprising: (i) a substrate; (ii) a
power source attached to the substrate; (iii) at least one sensor
connected to the power source and connected to the substrate; (iv)
a plurality of lighting devices, wherein the plurality of lighting
devices are at least one of: a light connected to the power source,
a thermal based illumination device, and a chemical based
illumination device; (v) a programmable logic circuit having a
device processor with a device data storage connected to the power
source, the at least one sensor, and at least one of the plurality
of lighting devices, wherein the device data storage comprises
computer instructions to instruct the device processor to do at
least one of: 1. operate the at least one lighting device in a
predetermined sequence; 2. detect the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices within a preset distance; and 3.
synchronize the detected plurality of portable collaborative
lighting device into crowd maps, wherein at least one crowd map of
the crowd maps comprising at least one of: a. a plurality of static
graphic patterns which are deconstructed into individual portable
collaborative lighting devices as pixels using at least one of:
individual portable collaborative lighting devices on the member of
the audience, individual portable collaborative lighting devices on
the object at the event, and individual portable collaborative
lighting devices on the fixture at the event; b. a plurality of
static text messages which are deconstructed into individual
portable collaborative lighting devices as pixels using at least
one of: individual portable collaborative lighting devices on the
member of the audience, individual portable collaborative lighting
devices on the object at the event, and individual portable
collaborative lighting devices on the fixture at the event; c. a
plurality of moving graphic patterns which are deconstructed into
individual portable collaborative lighting devices as pixels using
at least one of: individual portable collaborative lighting devices
on the member of the audience, individual portable collaborative
lighting devices on the object at the event, and individual
portable collaborative lighting devices on the fixture at the
event; d. a plurality of moving text messages which are
deconstructed into individual portable collaborative lighting
devices as using at least one of: individual portable collaborative
lighting devices on the member of the audience, individual portable
collaborative lighting devices on the object at the event, and
individual portable collaborative lighting devices on the fixture
at the event; and e. a plurality videos, each video when
deconstructed into individual portable collaborative lighting
devices is presented as pixels using at least one of: individual
portable collaborative lighting devices on the member of the
audience, individual portable collaborative lighting devices on the
object at the event, and individual portable collaborative lighting
devices on the fixture at the event; (vi) pulse at least one
lighting device of the plurality of lighting devices using a real
time light pulsing sequence created during the collaborative
lighting effect system for the event provided from an event
processor with an event data storage connected to the network; and
(vii) detect frequency sequences emitted from another portable
collaborative lighting device for the event using the at least one
sensor.
2. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, wherein the
event data storage further comprises at least one of: a. a
designated zone at the collaborative lighting effect system for the
event; b. the preset distance from at least one of: the member of
the audience, the object at the event, and the fixture at the
event; c. a geographic direction selected from at least one of: a
compass bearing of North, South, East or West or a compass bearing
between pairs of compass bearings, from at least one of: the member
of the audience, the object at the event, and the fixture at the
event; d. an altitude from at least one of: the member of the
audience, the object at the event, and the fixture at the event;
and e. a random number generator to produce a random distance from
at least one of: the member of the audience, the object at the
event, and the fixture at the event.
3. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, wherein
each of the portable collaborative lighting devices of the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices is a cellular
phone, a smart phone, a tablet, a wearable computer, a smart watch
with a watch processor and a watch data storage, a smart bracelet
with a bracelet processor and a bracelet data storage, or a
personal digital assistant.
4. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, wherein the
substrate is at least one of: a wristband, a ball, a beach ball, an
eyeglass frame, a balloon, a flag, a sticker, a lantern, a
flashlight, a non-powered flying device, a parachute attached to a
translucent material, a kite, a self-propelled flying vehicle, a
remote controlled land based or water based vehicle, a sprinkler
system, a watch, earplugs, ear phones, ear buds, an umbrella, a
raincoat, a bottle, a can, a cup, cutlery, a lanyard, a scarf, a
towel, a handkerchief, a stuffed animal, a bubble blowing device, a
shirt, a jersey, a sweater, a hoodie, a pair of pajamas, a hat, a
belt, a vest, socks, a headband, sandals, gloves, mittens, shoes,
shoe laces, a pompom, a jump rope, a musical instrument, a foam
stick, an inflatable stick, jewelry, a key chain, a luggage tag,
suspenders, an eyeglass lens, and a translucent silicone
object.
5. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 2, comprising
the crowd maps in the device data storage and the event data
storage and computer instructions in the device data storage
enabling a graphic image, a text message, or a video to move from a
first location to a second location on the crowd maps.
6. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 5, wherein the
device data storage comprises computer instructions providing
different preprogrammed lighting sequences to the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices simultaneously.
7. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, wherein
each individual portable collaborative lighting device of the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices further
comprise: a. a GPS sensor mounted to the substrate and connected to
the programmable logic circuit for identifying a geographic
location of the individual portable collaborative lighting device
at the event; and b. computer instructions in the device data
storage to instruct the device processor to determine a location of
an individual portable collaborative lighting device in measurable
units to other individual portable collaborative lighting devices
at the event; and c. computer instructions in the device data
storage to instruct the device processor to adjust pixels of at
least one of the plurality of lighting devices changing a color or
a light intensity an individual portable collaborative lighting
device is moved at an event.
8. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, wherein the
power source is at least one of: a kinetic energy powered battery,
a fuel cell, a thermal power source, a lithium-ion battery, a solar
panel connected to a battery, a zinc air battery, a button cell
battery, a Tesla coil, a printed battery, a battery made of organic
matter, and an alkaline battery.
9. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, wherein the
plurality of lighting devices is at least one of: a liquid crystal
display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED), an organic
light-emitting diode (OLED), a polymer light emitting diode,
bioluminescence, radioluminescene, triboluminescence,
sonoluminescence, a light emitting electrochemical cell, electro
luminescent sheets and wires, neon lamps, electro luminescence
(EL), an electro luminescent panel (ELP), a thin film electro
luminescent panel (TFELP), and a plasma based lighting device.
10. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, wherein
the event processor with the event data storage connected to the
network further communicates with a light board for controlling the
plurality of lighting devices of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices at the event.
11. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, further
comprising a radio frequency indicator device (RFID) connected to
the programmable logic circuit of each of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices configured to transmit a signal to a
second portable collaborative lighting device at an event thereby
activating computer instructions in the device data storage of the
second portable collaborative lighting device to turn on or off the
second collaborative lighting device in real time at the event.
12. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, wherein
the crowd maps are transmitted from the event data storage by the
event processor to the plurality of portable collaborative lighting
devices simultaneously using at least one of: a. computer
instructions in the event data storage that produces a shimmer
effect using at least a portion of the portable collaborative
lighting devices at the event; b. computer instructions in the
event data storage that produces a cross fade effect using at least
a portion of the portable collaborative lighting devices at the
event; c. computer instructions in the event data storage that
produces a wave effect using at least a portion of the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices at the event; d. computer
instructions in the event data storage that produces a flicker
effect using at least a portion of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices at the event; and e. computer
instructions in the event data storage that produces a strobe
effect using at least a portion of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices at the event.
13. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, comprising
computer instructions in the event data storage, generating at
least 8 bit, full color video at 30 frames per second and transmit
the video to at least a portion of the plurality of the portable
lighting devices at the event.
14. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, wherein at
least one of: the event processor and the individual portable
lighting device are in communication with at least one of a tablet,
a smart watch, and another smart device, wherein each individual
portable lighting device is configured to receive graphic images,
text, video or color pulsating sequences from a smart device for
use at the event in real time.
15. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, wherein
the fixture at the event is on a stage at the venue, in a store at
the venue, mounted in a restaurant at the venue, mounted to a
liquor station at the venue, mounted to a beer station at the
venue, positioned in a lounge at the venue, located at entry gates
at the venue, located adjacent turnstiles at the venue, located
within ceiling fans at the venue, positioned in lamp posts at the
venue, located on scoreboards at the venue, mounted to goal posts
at the venue, and positioned at entrance ways at the venue.
16. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, wherein
the object at the event is movable beer stations, movable liquor
stations, portable toilets, shoes, sandals, shirts, hats, clothing,
flying discs, movable stages, balls, beach balls, orbs, lanyards,
apparel, signage, drones, blimps, movable seats, banners and or
earplugs.
17. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, wherein
the at least one sensor is at least one of: the at least one sensor
comprising at least one of: a motion sensor, a frequency sensor, a
thermal sensor, an orientation sensor, a velocity sensor, a time
sensor, a location sensor, a pressure sensor, a rotation sensor, a
proximity sensor, an ambient light sensor, and a contact sensor,
and wherein the at least one sensor is at least one of: a passive
radio frequency identification (RFID) chip or tag and an active
radio frequency identification (RFID) chip or tag.
18. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 1, wherein a
DJ processor provides commands to the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices.
19. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 17, wherein
the GPS location is transmitted by the active radio frequency
identification (RFID) chip or tag.
20. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 17, wherein
the passive radio frequency identification (RFID) chip or tag and
the active radio frequency identification (RFID) chip or tag are
configured to transfer money units from a financial institution
processor on the network to other plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices using encryption technology.
21. The collaborative lighting effect system of claim 17, wherein
the passive radio frequency identification (RFID) chip or tag and
the active radio frequency identification (RFID) chip or tag are
configured to transfer money and configured to perform as a credit
card, a debit card, or a credit storage device holding money
equivalent units from the venue in exchange of actual cash.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application is a Continuation in Part of
co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/250,074, filed on
Apr. 10, 2014, entitled "ENTRANCE TICKET WITH LIGHTING EFFECT",
which is a Continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser.
No. 13/366,243, filed on Feb. 3, 2012, entitled "ENTRANCE TICKET
WITH LIGHTING EFFECT", which is a Continuation in Part of
International Application No. PCT/US2010/043839, filed on Jul. 30,
2010, entitled "ENTRANCE TICKET WITH LIGHTING EFFECT," which claims
priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/534,813 filed on
Aug. 3, 2009 entitled, "ENTRANCE TICKET WITH LIGHTING EFFECT,"
which is now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,006,899." These references
are hereby incorporated in their entirety.
FIELD
[0002] The present embodiments generally relate to a plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices and a method of using the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices.
BACKGROUND
[0003] A need exists for a plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices that can provide tracking of admissions,
controlling access of admissions, as well as enabling an attendee
to interact with an event at a venue, thereby enabling the attendee
to become more fully involved in an event.
[0004] A need exists for a method of using a dual purpose portable
collaborative lighting device that can provide tracking of
admissions, controlling access of admissions, as well as enabling a
portable collaborative lighting device holder to interact with an
event at the venue, thereby enabling the portable collaborative
lighting device holder to become more fully involved in an
event.
[0005] The present embodiments meet these needs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] The detailed description will be better understood in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings as follows:
[0007] FIG. 1A depicts a venue with a plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices for the lighting effect contained in
it.
[0008] FIG. 1B depicts an alternative embodiment of the venue with
the plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices for the
lighting effect contained in it.
[0009] FIG. 2 depicts a front view of one of the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices.
[0010] FIG. 3 depicts a back view of one of the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices.
[0011] FIGS. 4A and 4B depict the device processor with the device
data storage of the plurality of portable collaborative lighting
devices.
[0012] FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the portable collaborative
lighting device, wherein the portable collaborative lighting device
is a wristband.
[0013] FIG. 6 depicts a diagram of an event processor and an event
data storage.
[0014] FIG. 7 depicts crowd maps located in the device processor
and/or the event processor.
[0015] FIG. 8 depicts a map of the venue showing the first location
and the second location in the crowd maps.
[0016] FIG. 9 depicts the system usable with the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices for the lighting
effect.
[0017] The present embodiments are detailed below with reference to
the listed Figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0018] Before explaining the apparatus and method in detail, it is
to be understood that the apparatus and method are not limited to
the particular embodiments and that the invention can be practiced
or carried out in various ways.
[0019] The present embodiments relate to a plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices and method for creating a lighting
effect in a venue.
[0020] In embodiments, at least one of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can be used to provide admission to
a venue and to create a lighting effect synchronized with other
audience members, enabling the holder to gain admission to the
venue and to participate with an event at the venue.
[0021] The method can include providing at least one of the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices for creating a
lighting effect in the venue. The plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can include a substrate. The
substrate can be any material. The plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can have a power source embedded in
the substrate.
[0022] At least one of a plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can be configured to provide a lighting effect.
The lighting effect can have a steady glow at a fixed intensity, a
variably intensity, a flicker on and off, a change of colors, a
smooth flow, or other predetermined lighting effects.
[0023] Accordingly, the method can include causing manipulation of
the plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices to create
the lighting effect. The manipulation of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can be caused by telemetry, of any
kind known in the art, interacting with a processor configured to
control the plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices.
The manipulation of the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can cause the lighting effect. For example, a
signal can be sent to the processor in communication with the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices to cause the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices to alternate
between a first color and a second color. In the illustration, the
signal can interact with the processor causing manipulation of the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices to produce an
image. The manipulation of the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can cause any desired lighting effect.
[0024] In one or more embodiments, the causing of the manipulation
of the lighting effect can be configuring a processor in
communication with the plurality of portable collaborative lighting
devices to manipulate the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices to provide a predetermined lighting effect in
accordance with a specific instrument being played. For example,
the processor can manipulate the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices to provide a lighting effect of a
flashing light that flashes in correlation to beats of a drum.
[0025] In one or more embodiments, the method can include providing
a first set of portable collaborative lighting devices to a first
set of attendees, and providing a second set of portable
collaborative lighting devices to a second set of attendees. The
method can also include manipulating the lighting effect of the
first set of portable collaborative lighting devices according to
sound emitted from a first instrument, and manipulating the
lighting effect of the second set of portable collaborative
lighting devices according to sound emitted from a second
instrument.
[0026] The term "event" as used herein can refer to a controlled
access event or some other type of event, such as a concert or a
festival, but is not limited to any such event, and can include a
political gathering, a sporting event, or an athletic meet.
[0027] The term "event venue" as used herein can refer to the
location that an event is occurring including the parking lots
associated with the event venue.
[0028] The term "fixture" as used herein can refer to a non-moving
element at the performance/event venue. A fixture can be a stage
wall, another wall at the venue, a fixed light, a door, a curtain,
or even the ground at the event venue. Fixtures can include a store
at the venue, a restaurant at the venue, liquor stations at the
venue, beer stations at the venue, lounges at the venue, entry
gates, turnstiles, and entrance ways. Fixtures can also include
ceiling fans, lamp posts, scoreboards, and goal posts.
[0029] The term "object at an event" as used herein can refer to a
movable object at an event venue. The object can be a movable
stage, movable seats and chairs, movable bar carts or similar
objects. Objects at the event can include movable beer stations,
movable liquor stations, portable toilets, shoes, sandals, shirts,
hats, clothing, and banner. Objects can also include safety
equipment such as earplugs, safety vests, safety cones, and
barricades. Other objects can include balls, beach balls, balloons,
flying discs, orbs, lanyards, apparel, signage, drones, and
blimps.
[0030] The term "proximity sensor" as used herein can refer to a
device that is able to detect the presence of nearby objects
without any physical contact. A proximity sensor often emits an
electromagnetic field or a beam of electromagnetic radiation
(infrared, for instance), and looks for changes in the field or
return signal. The object being sensed is often referred to as the
proximity sensor's target. An example of a proximity sensor working
is a hotel card key that you wave in front of the reader to unlock
your room's door.
[0031] The term "telemetry sensor" as used herein can refer to a
component used to remotely measure any quantity, allowing you to
monitor and record performance data.
[0032] The term "contact sensor" as used herein can refer to an
electromagnetic device that detects change through direct physical
contact with the target object. Contact sensors typically do not
require power.
[0033] The term "orientation sensor" as used herein can refer to a
component used to determine spatial orientation by reporting yaw
(azimuth), pitch and roll.
[0034] The plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices can
be an item passed out at the venue, a ticket to the venue, or the
like.
[0035] In one or more embodiments, the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can be a sticker passed out at the
venue that can be attached to a substrate that was provided with
the ticket and configured to connect with the power source in the
substrate.
[0036] In one or more embodiments, the power source can be a
sticker passed out at the venue and configured to connect with the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices on the
substrate. The substrate can be the ticket or the like.
[0037] The plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices can
create a synchronously presented lighting effect from an audience
in the venue, such as a music theater or a concert hall, during an
event.
[0038] In embodiments, each of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can have a substrate with a first
side for supporting a readable identification code and a second
side for supporting a marketing message such as "don't smoke" or
"danger high decibels expected." In embodiments, the substrate can
have a thickness less than about 0.4 inches, can weigh less than
about 2 ounces, and can be flexible.
[0039] The identification code can be a bar code, a numerical code,
an alphanumeric code, a radio frequency identification "RFID" tag,
or a series of "check digits" used to verify an identification
code, which is known in the warehouse packing industry.
[0040] A power source can be disposed or embedded within the
substrate, such as a small camera battery or other battery. The
power source can be from about 1 volt to about 9 volts and can
originate from a battery such as a hearing aid battery, a printable
battery, a watch battery, a lithium ion battery, a rechargeable
battery, a solar battery, or any other commercially available
battery.
[0041] Any number of the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can be electrically connected to the power source
for use during an event. At least one of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can be anything capable of emitting
light. For example, the at least one plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can be a light emitting diode "LED",
an organic light-emitting diode "OLED", a luminescent, or the like.
The plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices can have a
plurality of pixels, lines, or any intensity.
[0042] A controller with a processor and a data storage can be
disposed in the substrate. The processor can be in communication
with the data storage and can further be in electrical
communication with the power source and at least one of the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices.
[0043] The term "data storage" refers to a non-transitory computer
readable medium, such as a hard disk drive, solid state drive,
flash drive, tape drive, and the like. The term "non-transitory
computer readable medium" excludes any transitory signals but
includes any non-transitory data storage circuitry, e.g., buffers,
cache, and queues, within transceivers of transitory signals.
[0044] In embodiments, a plurality of computer instructions can be
stored in the data storage, which can be used to instruct the
processor to do various tasks.
[0045] In embodiments, computer instructions can be stored in the
data storage, which can be used to instruct the processor to
operate the lights in a predetermined sequence. The processor can
be activated by a musical beat, a melody, a pitch line, or the
processor can activate as a reaction to an event on the stage of
the venue. The data storage can be a flash memory. The processor
can be a microprocessor.
[0046] In embodiments, at least one of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can have an actuator associated with
the substrate, which can be embedded in the substrate for
initiating flashing of the lights based on a predetermined set of
computer instructions which determine how the lights flash,
including the sequence of the flashing.
[0047] The actuator can be in direct communication with the
processor. The actuator can be a sound receiver which can receive a
sound from the stage or a signal from an event transmitter and can
then initiate the lighting effect. The signal from an event
transmitter can be referred to herein as a first signal.
[0048] The sound receiver can be a microphone or any other
commercially available sound receiver.
[0049] In embodiments, at least one of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can have an actuator that is a pull
tab or a button, which can be disposed at least partially in the
substrate acting as a separator between the power source and the
processor, so that when the pull tab is removed a connection
between the processor and the power source is formed such that the
processor can receive power and can utilize the computer
instructions in the data storage, which can determine the sequence
of the lighting effect.
[0050] In operation, the pull tab can be torn off of the substrate,
thereby establishing a circuit between the power source and the
processor and sending a signal to initiate the processor. The pull
tab can initially be disposed between the power source and the
processor, thereby disrupting any electronic signal from
communicating between the power source and the processor. Upon
removal of the pull tab from the substrate, the pull tab will no
longer be disrupting any electronic signal between the power source
and the processor, allowing the processor to be initiated.
[0051] In an embodiment, the pull tab can be created on a tear tab,
such as a perforated ticket stub. The tear tab can be removed from
each of the plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices or
substrate by tearing the tear tab from each of the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices or substrate along the
perforation. As the tear tab is removed from the substrate, the
pull tab is simultaneously removed from the substrate, thereby
establishing electrical communication between the power source and
the processor. In this manner, the tear tab cannot be reattached to
the substrate, thereby ensuring that each of the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices is only usable for one
event.
[0052] In an embodiment, the actuator can initiate the processor
when it receives a second signal from a network transmitter
connected to a network to start the lighting sequence or to change
a lighting sequence that has been started.
[0053] Alternatively, a switch, such as an electronic on/off
switch, can be embedded in the substrate or attached to the surface
of the substrate. The switch can mechanically initiate the light
individually or can initiate the flashing light sequence.
[0054] In embodiments, combinations of actuators can be usable in
the plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices.
[0055] In another embodiment, the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can be actuated by passing the
device in front of a magnet mounted at the entry gates. This action
can cause the ferromagnetic material in each plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices to shift on or shift off as the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices enters or
exits the controlled access venue.
[0056] The processor of each of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can operate synchronously to create
a lighting effect such as three short flashing lights, followed by
two long flashing lights, followed by three short light flashes to
interact and send a marketing message with music being performed on
stage.
[0057] Other members or a second group of members of the audience
can have different computer instructions, which can flash lights in
a counterpoint beat to the first group of members of the audience.
Similarly, there can be a third group of members of the audience,
which can all have green lights that flash as a group in between
the other flashing lights, which can have different colored lights.
Additional colors or multicolored lights, such as RGB LED, can be
useable with the embodiments.
[0058] Simultaneously, the processors for the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can synchronously operate during an
event while serving the dual purpose of controlling access to the
venue. This unique plurality of portable collaborative lighting
devices can allow each member of the audience to interactively
participate with an event as a member of the audience with the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices.
[0059] In embodiments, each of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can have a flexible substrate, which
can be reusable. In an embodiment, the flexible substrate can have
a thickness of less than about 1 inch and a weight of less than
about 5 ounces.
[0060] The substrate can be at least one of: a ticket, a wristband,
a ball, eyeglass frames, a balloon, a beach ball, a flag, a
sticker, a lantern, a flashlight, a non-powered flying device, a
parachute attached to a translucent material, a kite, a
self-propelled flying vehicle, a remote controlled land based or
water based vehicle, a sprinkler system, a watch, earplugs, ear
phones, ear buds, an umbrella, a raincoat, a bottle, a can, a cup,
cutlery, a lanyard, a scarf, a towel, a handkerchief, a stuffed
animal, a bubble blowing device, a shirt, a jersey, a sweater, a
hoodie, pajamas, a hat, a belt, a vest, socks, a headband, sandals,
gloves, mittens, shoes, shoe laces, a pompom, a jump rope, a
musical instrument, a foam stick, an inflatable stick, jewelry, a
key chain, a luggage tag, suspenders, an eyeglass lens, a
translucent silicone object, and various other items, and
combinations thereof.
[0061] The first signal can be an audio signal or a wireless
signal. In an embodiment, the audio signal can have a preset
frequency limit that represents a bass frequency range, a treble
frequency range, a sequence of pitches, or a drum beat sequence to
initiate the actuator on each of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices.
[0062] In embodiments, the audio signal and the wireless signal can
come from the network, which can be initiated at a predetermined
time.
[0063] In an embodiment, the auto signal and the wireless signal
can be generated by a user, such as by a disc jockey "DJ", an
operator, a sound technician, or similar user, by tapping a beat
using a mouse, an IPOD.TM., an IPHONE, a tablet computer, a
handheld communication device, or another similar device, which can
be in communication with the network, such as with a computer, a
laptop, a personal digital assistant, a cellular phone, or
combinations thereof.
[0064] For example, Errin is a DJ that loves being able to share
his art with the world, especially at live events. As his set
opens, he taps `shimmer` on his tablet computer that sits alongside
his regular DJ setup. The tablet computer can be used to control
the lighting effects in real time via preprogrammed lighting
sequences. The audience shimmers in blue lights until he drops the
beat and taps `Red Wave` on the tablet computer. Instantly a wave
of red lights starts on the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices nearest the stage and rolls out across the
audience, invoking a sense of excitement in the members of the
audience and triggering a massive dance party. When Errin's first
track ends, he taps the `sponsor` button on his tablet computer and
the audience cheers and claps as the logo of the main festival
sponsor, MATE.TM., is written in lights across the members of the
audience. As Errin progresses through his set, he deploys other
lighting effects in real time. He seamlessly transitions from an
intense flicker to a rainbow of lights chasing themselves across
the audience. He finishes his set with everyone wanting more. What
an amazing show! It becomes obvious to everyone in attendance that
the show is over and that it is time to leave the premises when an
arrow pointing to the exit is made by a plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices across the members of the audience,
guiding the members of the audience as they safely exit the
premises.
[0065] In another embodiment, DJ Free Willy uses prerecorded
electromagnetic signals to control the lighting effects in real
time. Before the show, Willy records 240 different electromagnetic
sound bites. Each prerecorded electromagnetic signal can correspond
to a different lighting effect, such as a fade, a wave, a blue
wash, a red wash, a shimmer, etc. Free Willy has a piece of paper
with all the signals printed on them. As he points to each effect
on the piece of paper, the instructions for the electromagnetic
signal are sent from the smart paper to a controller which causes
the electromagnetic sound bites to be played over the speaker
system. The members of the audience cannot hear these inaudible
electromagnetic frequencies, but the plurality of collaborative
lighting effects can hear the sounds, can distinguish between the
sounds and can interpret the smart sounds into instructions for a
collaborative lighting effect in real time.
[0066] In embodiments, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can additionally have an expiration date
programmed into the computer instructions in the data storage for
deactivating the processor, so that a plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices used for the Beach Boys in New
Jersey, on Jun. 22, 2009 cannot be used again to see the Beach Boys
in Chicago on Jun. 23, 2009.
[0067] In embodiments, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can have a light, such as a light emitting diode
(LED), a fluorescent light, a halogen light, a neon light, any
commercially available light, or combinations thereof in the
substrate.
[0068] In embodiments, an electroluminescence coating can be
printed on the substrate and can also act as the lighting effect,
replacing the light for some uses, and acting in conjunction to the
light in other uses. In addition, electroluminescent wire can be
used, which can also act as the lighting effect.
[0069] If lights are used, the lights can be connected together on
the plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices in series,
in parallel, or combinations thereof, to the power source.
[0070] The substrate of the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can be one or more of the following types of
items: a stiff paper, a non-forming flexible crystalline plastic, a
silicone material, a cardboard sheet, a thin aluminum plate, a
flexible metal plate, a rubberized plate, a 2 millimeter thin plate
of another flexible shape supporting synthetic material, and
combinations thereof.
[0071] The power source can be an AAA battery, a DC battery, an AA
battery, a lithium ion battery, a solar cell, a watch battery, a
hearing aid battery, any other commercially available battery, and
combinations thereof. In embodiments, the power source can be
rechargeable. In embodiments, the power source can be
replaceable.
[0072] In embodiments, the power source can be a printable battery,
such as one from the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Electronic
Nano Systems ENAS, of Germany. This embodiment is environmentally
friendly, as the printable battery contains to no mercury.
[0073] The substrate can be a wristband, a neck band, head gear, a
neck lanyard, a brooch, a T-shirt, sunglasses, earplugs, or another
wearable plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices with
a lighting device.
[0074] In embodiments, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can have a "no reentry" code, which can prohibit
reentry of the plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices
to the venue.
[0075] In embodiments, multiple location access can control
capabilities. In this embodiment, the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can leave the event and have a
"reentry" code allowing for reentry at another venue.
[0076] In order to more fully understand the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices, the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can be used as follows: the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices can be used
for gaining access to a venue. In this embodiment, the user can
actuate at least one lighting device on the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices by pulling on a pull tab to complete
the circuit allowing power to flow to the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices. The plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can receive a first signal from an
event transmitter. The first signal can be received by the
programmable logic circuit in the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices and the signal can be matched to
computer instructions in the programmable logic circuit to initiate
a first sequence of lighting device illumination patterns. The
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices can receive a
second signal from a network transmitter connected to a network and
actuate a second sequence of lighting patterns. The plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices can synchronously operate
with other devices at an event creating a synchronous lighting
effect with all devices in an audience of an event.
[0077] Turning now to the Figures, FIG. 1A depicts a venue with a
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices for the
lighting effect contained in it.
[0078] A plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices, 5a,
5b, 5c, and 5d are shown during an event 9 at a venue 11.
[0079] The plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices 5a
and 5d are shown as wristbands. The plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices 5b and 5c are shown as plastic
substrate that looks like a ticket.
[0080] In embodiments, each of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can be secured to members of the
audience 6a, 6b, 6c, and 6d.
[0081] The event 9 can be any kind of performance which can occur
on a stage in front of members of the audience 6a, 6b, 6c, and 6d
or can be viewable by the members of the audience.
[0082] In embodiments, the event can be remote or can be
electronically connected to the audience in the manner of live aid
concerts. These remote audiences to the show are connected to the
live show through a network, such as the internet, much like the
academy awards were connected to the massive audience using social
networks during the 2014 Academy Awards.
[0083] An event transmitter 23 is depicted for transmitting a first
signal 26 to the plurality of portable collaborative lighting
devices 5a-5d at the venue 11.
[0084] In embodiments, the venue can have a designated zone 140 of
members of the audience, such as a VIP section based on a preset
area, a zone of seats, or a preset list of individual seats.
[0085] FIG. 1B depicts an alternative embodiment of the venue with
the plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices for the
lighting effect contained in it.
[0086] A network 34 is shown in communication with a network
transmitter 33 for transmitting a second signal 32 to the plurality
of portable collaborative lighting devices 5a, 5b, 5e, 5f, and
5g.
[0087] In this embodiment, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can be attached to fixtures, or portions of the
stage, or moveable objects.
[0088] In this embodiment, one of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices 5e is attached to an object 7, which
is a ball. The portable collaborative light device is shown secured
inside the ball, illuminating the ball.
[0089] In embodiments, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices, such as portable collaborative lighting devices
5f and 5g are shown secured to a fixture 8 which is shown as the
light support frame used to hold lights that illuminate the
performers at the venue 11.
[0090] Additionally the network transmitter 33 can be a preset
distance 142 from the plurality of portable collaborative lighting
devices, such as 1 foot to 300 feet. The preset distance 142 can be
stored in an event data storage, shown in FIG. 6.
[0091] FIG. 2 depicts a front view of one of the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices. FIG. 3 shows an opposite
side of the portable collaborative lighting device of FIG. 2.
[0092] In this embodiment, one of the plurality of portable
collaborative light devices 5a can have a substrate 13, which can
be flexible and can be made of a plastic. The plastic can be clear
and transparent. The plastic can also be a crystalline
polypropylene or homopolymer of polyethylene that can withstand
temperatures up to about 112 Fahrenheit without deforming or
melting.
[0093] The substrate 13 can have a first side 14, which can have an
identification code 15, which can be non-removable. The
identification code 15 can be intended to not only be readable by a
scanner, such as a bar code, but can be readable or scanned by a
human.
[0094] The substrate 13 can have a power source 16, such as a
battery.
[0095] The power source 16 can be a kinetic energy powered battery,
a fuel cell, a thermal power source, a lithium-ion battery, a solar
panel connected to a battery, a zinc air battery, a button cell
battery, a Tesla coil, a printed battery, a battery made of organic
matter, an alkaline battery, similar batteries known in the art,
and combinations thereof.
[0096] A plurality of lighting devices 18a-18d can be disposed on
the first side 14, the second side 17, or both sides of the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices.
[0097] In embodiments, the plurality of lighting devices can
include but are not limited to a light 18a, a chemi-luminescent
lighting device 18b, a thermal based illumination device 18c, and a
chemical based illumination device 18d.
[0098] The plurality of lighting devices 18a-18d can be the same
color, different colors, or multicolored.
[0099] If one of the plurality of lighting devices is a light, the
light can be connected to the power source 16. The light or
plurality of lighting devices can be connected in series, in
parallel, or in combinations thereof.
[0100] The lighting effect can be pulsed based on the beat or tempo
of the music. The plurality of lighting devices can be individually
preprogrammed lighting devices with flashing sequences. The
plurality of lighting devices can be operated based on a seat
location and can be based on the audio sequence of the event.
[0101] In an embodiment, certain lighting devices on certain
portable collaborative lighting devices can operate based on the
performer, such as group A can operate during the drumbeat
sequence, provided by a drummer of the event and group B can
operate during the bass music frequency, provided by a bassist of
the event.
[0102] The plurality of lighting devices can change in intensity,
color, pulsation, on/off signaling based on the mood of the music,
the tempo of the music and the dynamic of the music.
[0103] The colors of the plurality of lighting devices can further
be operated based on sponsorships of the venue.
[0104] A sensor 27 is depicted, which can be connected to the power
source 16 and the programmable logic circuit 19.
[0105] The sensor 27 can be a motion sensor, a frequency sensor, a
thermal sensor, an orientation sensor, a velocity sensor, a time
sensor, a location sensor, pressure sensor, a rotation sensor, a
proximity sensor, an ambient light sensor, a contact sensor and
combinations thereof.
[0106] In embodiments, each of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices 5a can have a switch 35 for
actuating the lighting effect using the lights.
[0107] In embodiments, each of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can also have an expiration date 45
and a no re-entry code 50 printed on the substrate 13.
[0108] A programmable logic circuit 19 can also be connected to the
plurality of lighting devices. The programmable logic circuit 19
can be in communication with the power source 16.
[0109] The programmable logic circuit 19 can also include a device
processor 20 and a device data storage 21.
[0110] An on/off button 29 is also depicted for the substrate 13.
In embodiments, once the on/off button 29 is actuated, the power
source 16 will power the programmable logic circuit 19 and the
circuit will initiate the lighting effect.
[0111] In embodiments, a GPS sensor 160 can be mounted to the
substrate 13 and connected to the programmable logic circuit 19 for
identifying a geographic location of each of the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting device 5a at the event.
[0112] In embodiments, the GPS sensor 160 can be mounted to the
substrate 13 and connected to the programmable logic circuit 19 for
identifying a geographic location of the individual portable
collaborative lighting device at the event.
[0113] In embodiments, a radio frequency identification device
(RFID) 180 can be connected to the programmable logic circuit 19
and configured to transmit a signal from a first portable
collaborative lighting device to a second portable collaborative
lighting device at an event.
[0114] In embodiments, the second side 17 can support a marketing
message 12, such as "PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY".
[0115] FIGS. 4A and 4B depict the device processor with the device
data storage of the plurality of portable collaborative lighting
devices.
[0116] The device processor 20 can contain the device data storage
21.
[0117] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
22 to instruct the device processor to operate at least one
lighting device in a predetermined sequence.
[0118] In embodiments, a predetermined sequence can be a bass music
frequency, a treble music frequency, a sequence of pitches, a
drumbeat sequence, or combinations thereof.
[0119] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
37 to instruct the device processor to operate at least one
lighting device using a base music frequency.
[0120] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
39 to instruct the device processor to operate at least one
lighting device using a treble music frequency.
[0121] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
41 to instruct the device processor to operate at least one of
lighting device using a sequence of pitches.
[0122] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
43 to instruct the device processor to operate at least one
lighting device using a drumbeat sequence.
[0123] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
100 to detect a plurality of portable collaborative lighting
devices within a preset distance 142.
[0124] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
102 to synchronize the detected plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices into a crowd map.
[0125] The device data storage 21 can include crowd maps 105, a
plurality of static graphic patterns 120, a plurality of static
text messages 121, a plurality of moving graphic patterns 122, a
plurality of moving text messages 123, and a plurality of videos
124 stored therein.
[0126] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
126 to instruct the device processor to pulse at least one lighting
device using a real time light pulsing sequence created during an
event provided from an event processor with event data storage
connected to the network.
[0127] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
134 to detect frequency sequences emitted from another portable
collaborative lighting device using at least one sensor.
[0128] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
154 to provide different preprogrammed lighting sequences to the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices
simultaneously.
[0129] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
156 to enable a graphic image, text message, or video to move from
a first location on the crowd maps to a second location on at least
one of the crowd maps.
[0130] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
162 to determine the location of an individual portable
collaborative lighting device to other individual portable
collaborative lighting devices at an event.
[0131] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
164 to adjust pixels of at least one lighting device changing a
color or a light intensity of the individual portable collaborative
lighting device when the individual portable collaborative lighting
device is moved at an event.
[0132] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
170 to turn on or off lighting devices of the second portable
collaborative lighting device in real time at an event.
[0133] In embodiments, the device data storage can include a first
location, a second location or both the first location and the
second location.
[0134] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
201 for enabling a user to create a manual override of the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices at the
event.
[0135] The device data storage 21 can include computer instructions
202 to perform data checking of frequencies to eliminate
interferences from other transmitters which are not part of the
collaborative lighting effect system.
[0136] FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the portable collaborative
lighting device, wherein the portable collaborative lighting device
is a wristband.
[0137] The wristband version of at least one of the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices 5a is further shown with a
first lighting device 18a and a second lighting device 18b in
communication with the programmable logic circuit 19.
[0138] Also shown are the sensor 27, which can be a motion sensor,
the expiration date 45 the no re-entry code 50, and the
identification code 15.
[0139] The first lighting device 18a can be connected to the power
source 16. In embodiments, the first lighting device can be a
thermal based illumination device or a chemical based illumination
device.
[0140] FIG. 6 depicts a diagram of an event processor and an event
data storage.
[0141] An event processor 130 can be connected to an event data
storage 132 and a light board 175.
[0142] An event processor 130 and the light board 175 can be
connected to or in communication with the network transmitter 33
that can communicate to the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices. The light board 175 can control the plurality of
lighting devices of the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices at the event.
[0143] In embodiments, the event processor, which can be a
computer, can be connected to or in communication with the
network.
[0144] The event data storage 132 can include crowd maps 105.
[0145] The event data storage 132 can include a designated zone 140
of members of the audience, such as a VIP section based on a preset
area, a zone of seats, or a preset list of individual seats.
[0146] The event data storage 132 can include the preset distance
142 from at least one of: a member of the audience, an object, and
a fixture, such as 60 feet.
[0147] The event data storage 132 can include a geographic
direction 144 selected from at least one of: an orientation on or
between North, South, East and West, from at least one of: a member
of the audience, an object, and a fixture.
[0148] The event data storage 132 can include an altitude 146 from
at least one of: a member of the audience, an object, and a
fixture, such as at the height of balloon drop.
[0149] The event data storage 132 can include a random number
generator 147.
[0150] The event data storage 132 can include an event processor
generated random distance 148 from at least one of: a member of the
audience, an object, and a fixture, based on the random number
generator 147.
[0151] The event data storage 132 contains computer instructions,
such as a random generator that creates random numbers. The random
generator can be used to create random distances from the event
processor 130. A random distance 148 can be a range, such as from 1
foot to 300 feet from the event processor 130 or other defined
object or fixture at the venue.
[0152] The event data storage 132 can include computer instructions
190 for producing a shimmer effect using at least a portion of the
portable collaborative lighting devices at the event.
[0153] The event data storage 132 can include computer instructions
192 for producing a cross fade effect using at least a portion of
the portable collaborative lighting devices at the event.
[0154] The event data storage 132 can include computer instructions
194 for producing a wave effect using at least a portion of the
portable collaborative lighting devices at the event.
[0155] The event data storage 132 can include computer instructions
196 for producing a flicker effect using at least a portion of the
portable collaborative lighting devices at the event.
[0156] The event data storage 132 can include computer instructions
198 for producing a strobe effect using at least a portion of the
portable collaborative lighting devices at the event.
[0157] The event data storage 132 can include computer instructions
203 for generating at least 8 bit, full color video at 30 frames
per second and transmit the video to at least a portion of the
portable collaborative lighting devices at the event.
[0158] The event data storage 132 can include computer instructions
204 to transfer money units from a financial institution on the
network to other portable collaborative lighting devices using
encryption technology with an RFID tag, whether active or passive,
provides commands.
[0159] The event data storage 132 can include computer instructions
205 to activate when an RFID tag, whether active or passive, is
configured to transfer money, the RFID tag configured to perform as
a credit card, a debit card, or a credit storage device holding
money equivalent units from a venue, in exchange of actual
cash.
[0160] FIG. 7 depicts the crowd maps.
[0161] The crowd maps 105 can include the plurality of static
graphic patterns 120, which can be deconstructed into individual
portable collaborative lighting devices as pixels to create at
least one static image using at least one of: a member of the
audience, an object, and a fixture.
[0162] The crowd maps 105 can include a plurality of static text
messages 121, which can be deconstructed into individual portable
collaborative lighting devices as pixels to create at least one
static image using at least one of: a member of the audience, an
object, and a fixture.
[0163] The crowd maps 105 can include a plurality of moving graphic
patterns 122, which are deconstructed into individual portable
collaborative lighting devices as pixels to create at least one
moving image using at least one of: a member of the audience, an
object, and a fixture.
[0164] The crowd maps 105 can include a plurality of moving text
messages 123, which can be deconstructed into individual portable
collaborative lighting devices as pixels to create at least one
moving image using at least one of: a member of the audience, an
object, and a fixture.
[0165] The crowd maps 105 can include a plurality of videos 124,
wherein each video can be deconstructed into individual portable
collaborative lighting devices and presented as pixels to create a
video using at least one of: a member of the audience, an object,
and a fixture.
[0166] The crowd maps 105 can also have a first location 200 and a
second location 300.
[0167] FIG. 8 depicts a map of the venue showing the first location
and the second location in the crowd maps.
[0168] The first location 200, in Section B, and a plurality of
second locations 300a, 300b, 300c and 300d are shown on the crowd
map of the venue.
[0169] In embodiments, a video, a graphic or a text can move from
the first location 200 to the second locations 300a, 300b, 300c,
and 300d, or the can all be moved to simultaneously.
[0170] A plurality of preset distances 142a, 142b, 142c, 142d and
142e are shown. Each preset distance can be different from another
preset distance.
[0171] Geographic directions 144a and 144b selected from at least
one of: a compass bearing of North, South, East or West or a
compass bearing between pairs of compass bearings, from at least
one of: a member of the audience at the event, an object at the
event, and a fixture at the event.
[0172] FIG. 9 depicts the system usable with the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices for the lighting
effect.
[0173] The system can include the event processor 130 with the
event data storage 132, a financial institution 179, a DJ processor
177 and the light board 175 in communication with the network 34
relay the lighting effect to the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d and 5e of the members
of the audience 6a, 6b, and 6c, the object 7 and the fixture 8.
[0174] For example, Rick and a group of friends have very different
tastes in music. They'll be at the same music festival but are
listening to different bands throughout the day. They decide to
meet up to watch Jonny Gray for his show that evening because he is
everyone's favorite. The day before the show, Rick used the
festival App and organized his schedule. Thirty minutes before each
show, his wristband flashes three times reminding him that his next
show is coming up. Because the group predetermined that they wanted
to meet up together to see Jonny Gray, the circle of LEDs on each
friend's wristband begins to flash prior to the show. Rick is
facing north and his friends are south of him, so the LED closest
to his friends lights up signaling for Rick to turn around. Because
Rick is more than 100 meters from his closest friend, the signaling
LED that is closest to his group is flashing blue. As he gets
closer, the LED changes to green, then yellow. Rick missed the meet
up time and the group begins to move towards the stage without him.
This is not a problem for Rick as his wristband vibrates gently to
let him know his trajectory has changed. The LEDs now instruct him
to make a slight left turn. As he approaches the group his
wristband begins flashing red as do the earplugs he is still
wearing from the last show. He has arrived. In this way, the
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices can serve as a
guiding compass, directing individuals through the crowd map.
[0175] In another embodiment, the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can function using an inertial
navigation system (INS). An inertial navigation system is a
navigation aid that uses a computer, motion sensors, such as
accelerometers, and rotational sensors, such as gyroscopes to
continuously calculate via dead reckoning the position,
orientation, and velocity of a moving object without the need of
external references. It is used on vehicles such as ships,
aircraft, submarines, guided missiles and spacecraft, as well as on
the Lamborghini Huracan. Other terms used to refer to inertial
navigation systems or closely related devices include inertial
guidance system, inertial reference platform, inertial instrument,
inertial measurement units (IMU) and many other variations.
[0176] The corresponding term for inertial navigation systems in
biology, used to describe the processes by which animals update
their estimates of position or heading, is path integration. Many
animals, such as ants, rodents and geese, use path integration to
continuously track their current location based on their movements
from a starting point or their last known location.
[0177] For example, Mettie Faye is a blind woman that loves
attending live music events because she can feel the music through
vibrations. In this embodiment, Mettie receives two earbuds in
association with her ticket to the event. She places one wearable
device in her right ear and one wearable device in her left ear and
proceeds through the entry gate, which records her entry time and
position and then begins to use dead reckoning to track her
position. Using dead reckoning, the portable collaborative lighting
device uses the entry gate as the first position and then
calculates positioning using the previously determined position, or
fix, and advancing that position based upon known or estimated
speeds over elapsed time and course. Because Mettie is blind, her
earbuds also provide her navigational instructions using
vibrations. When Mettie's grandson purchased her event ticket using
an App on his phone, he selected `blind` from the list of device
features and activated the built in logic instructions for guiding
an individual through a crowd map using accurate directional
information. In Mettie's case, a faint vibration indicates to walk
forward and as she walks forward, two quick vibrations on either
side indicate to the wearer that she is to turn either right or
left. Varying vibrational intensities determine the speed, degree
or urgency of the required turn for the device wearer. The portable
collaborative lighting device calculates directional information
using accurate real time data from the other portable collaborative
lighting devices. This is similar to the way the Waze App
collaborates real time data from devices in vehicles to determine
the fastest route to a specified location. In the same way, Mettie
is able to navigate around the event and be guided to preselected
shows on different stages throughout the day as directed by the
portable collaborative lighting device.
[0178] The invention includes an embodiment wherein the substrate
to enhance the performance, would provide other sensory simulation
including but not limited to taste, touch, smell, sound and feel.
An example would be a lighting device that vibrates to the beat of
the music, or a drone that hovers above the audience with a
reservoir of chemical smell and then mists a popcorn smell during a
song about popcorn. Another example is a wristband wherein the
substrate talks to the wearer, like a "Siri" talks to an owner of a
smart cell phone.
[0179] As the term is used herein, the word "tag" can also refer to
a "chip".
[0180] In embodiments, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices have either a passive RFID tag or an active RFID
tag which can be used to automatically identify and capture data
about a venue, about paying for a ticket, and about the wearer of
the plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices.
[0181] In embodiments, individuals can upload personal
identification information onto an RFID tag attached or embedded in
the plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices, such as
automatically, which enables the individual user to notify a drink
counter automatically that the wearer is over/under age to acquire
the drink.
[0182] With RFID tags, individuals can upload bank data onto the
RFID tag so that the plurality of portable collaborative lighting
devices can be used to make purchases at the venue, such as to pay
for food at the venue.
[0183] For example, Betsy gets her portable collaborative lighting
device as a wristband in the mail ahead of an event. By simply
taking the unique code associated with this wristband, she can
upload her payment data onto the wristband using any of the
following methods: a website, an app, or through a call center. (If
she had waited to get her wristband on the day of an event, she
could also do this in real time). Depending upon which method she
selects, she can get payment ability onto her wristband by
uploading debit/credit card info directly (photo/scan or manual
entry) or by connecting her wristband to a third party payment
platform such as APPLEPAY.TM. or PAYPAL.RTM.. Single step device
activation is possible by registration with social integration or
social media sites.
[0184] After uploading payment info, her identity can be confirmed
by scanning her photo ID with her phone. This means that she is
automatically age qualified for purchases such as alcohol, etc.
Because the device has location and proximity sensors, Betsy can be
enjoying a show at a festival without having to go to the
concession stand and leave the blanket she and her friends have
spread out on the grass, she can place an order for a cold beer on
her phone, verify her identity/age, pay for it in real time using
the payment data attached to her wristband's RFID sensor and then
have the beverage delivered via drone to her exact location
(identified via the location and/or proximity sensors embedded in
the wristband).
[0185] After Betsy orders her beverage of choice, the concert has
to accept payment and deliver the goods. If Betsy is ordering at
the concession stand, she can simply wave her wristband in front of
the proximity sensor to verify payment. Because her ID is also
scanned, her age verification pops up along with a photo image that
can be confirmed by the concession attendant. There are various
encrypted ways that payment can be taken, including the use of a
number of smart device mobile scanners.
[0186] In other embodiments, a wearer can obtain the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices at the door of the venue in
the form of ear buds, a hat, a T-shirt, a foam stick, a towel, a
neck land yard.
[0187] The RFID tag embodiment enables individuals at the venue to
order food and/or drinks via their phone and have the items
delivered based on an active RFID tag transmitting the location of
the wearer, such as a GPS location at the venue.
[0188] In embodiments, the RFID tag, whether active or passive, can
be configured to transfer money units to other portable
collaborative lighting device, such as wristbands using encryption
technology. Credit card information can be uploaded into the RFID
tag enabling the RFID tag to act as a credit card. In another
embodiment, the RFID tag can hold money, like a debit card with a
pin code. The RFID tag can hold credits from a venue, instead of
actual cash.
[0189] For example, a parent at the venue can have a first portable
collaborative lighting device and a child at the same venue can
have a second portable collaborative lighting device, computer
instructions in the portable collaborative lighting devices can
enable the first user or parent to provide money credits to the
second user, or child.
[0190] In embodiments, each of the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can be any device that completes a
circuit, and when the circuit is disconnected, all financial
information and private information can be automatically
erased.
[0191] In embodiments, the RFID tag, whether active or passive can
be used to confirm the wearer identity at a security gate and allow
entrance by the wearer into restricted areas, such as a Hotel room,
a VIP section, or a back stage area, based on a priority code
embedded in the RFID tag.
[0192] In embodiments, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can configure lighting changes depending on where
the user is positioned in the venue. For example, the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices can identify with the RFID
tag a location on a grid created by an administrative processor at
the venue. By knowing where the user is located on the grid in the
venue enables different lighting changes in the plurality of
portable collaborative lighting devices to be created and
performed.
[0193] In embodiments, computer instructions can enable the RFID
tag to identify the tag's location with respect to other plurality
of portable collaborative lighting devices with the RFID tag. For
example, a portable collaborative lighting device proximity sensor
could detect another portable collaborative lighting device in
range and to locate other user known by a first user at the venue.
This proximity sensor detection can be linked to an application,
such as a mobile application, which can have a compass and allow a
user to map a location of a nearby user enabling the wearer to walk
towards the other user given the compass direction.
[0194] In embodiments, computer instructions can enable RFID tags
to know where a user is located in a venue in order to track and
change traffic patterns in the venue.
[0195] For example, Sam is at a music festival and feeling very
thirsty. He also needs to use the restroom, so he decides to go
find the nearest portable toilet and then get a drink at the
concession stand. On his way to the restroom, he notices that the
drink line is looking very long. He arrives at the row of portable
toilets and quickly identifies an empty one by the green light
shining on the door. The portable toilets that are occupied are
showing a red light and those that are unlocked, but still have
someone in them, are showing a yellow light. Sam just has to
urinate, so he does not lock the door meaning the light on the
port-a-potty he is using never turns red, but it still notifies
others that it is occupied because the light turns yellow when he
is inside. When he is done relieving himself, he decides to go to
the concession stand, but instead of going to the one with the long
line he saw before, he consults his wristband for directions. The
wristband, which is attached to the whole network and understands
traffic patterns, informs him that there is a concession stand
around the corner with no line. He follows the directions his
wristband gives him and does not have to wait at all. Once the
concert is over at the end of the day, the same wristband helps the
flow of traffic when exiting the venue by redirecting Sam through a
second exit that is closer to his car. In this way, the portable
collaborative lighting device can help save time by understanding
traffic patterns and interpreting that into individual direction
sets for the event goers.
[0196] In embodiments, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices receive commands from the DJ processor, such as a
DJ with an auxiliary computer or computer instructions that act
like a DJ stored in the auxiliary computer connected to the
network.
[0197] In embodiments, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices are sound controlled, that is at least one of the
portable collaborative lighting devices contains a sound receiver,
such as a microphone, with processor and computer instructions to
receive ambient sounds, and change color relative to the ambient
sounds. For example, the wristband lights can pulse to the sound of
the music. In embodiments, some individuals can have a plurality of
lighting devices connected to bass sounds, other individuals can
have a plurality of lighting devices connected to treble sounds,
making the device a self-listening device. This plurality of
lighting devices enables a deaf person to enjoy a rock concert
better.
[0198] In embodiments, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can be a cellular phone, a smartphone, a tablet, a
wearable computer, a smart watch with watch processor and watch
data storage, a smart bracelet with bracelet processor and bracelet
data storage, or a personal digital assistant.
[0199] In embodiments, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can provide pre-programmed lighting sequences
which are pre-programmed before being obtained by the wearer. The
pre-programmed lighting sequences can be programmed into a
microprocessor on the substrate that is connected to the lights of
the plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices.
[0200] In embodiments, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can provide sensations to the wearer which control
the directions of movement of the wearer, such as certain
vibrations are generated and the wearer is to turn left. Different
vibrations generated cause the wearer to turn right. The vibrations
can be generated by a vibrator mounted to the substrate like a
smart phone vibrates, or an alarm clock vibrates, and connected to
the power supply and computer instructions that actuate the
vibrator. The vibrator can be one like a beeper or a pager.
[0201] In embodiments, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can include a light that projects light in
patterns onto an arm of the wearer. Computer instructions to
project light patterns can originate as preprogrammed into the
processor of the device, or from a DJ processor with an auxiliary
computer, or from a central computer having the patterns stored in
the data storage. The patterns geometric image, still or moving
images, or color sequence or an array of colors presented
simultaneously.
[0202] In embodiments, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can include a micro-dose administering device to
provide a drug like caffeine to the skin of the wearer, akin to a
transdermal patch that is triggered to release a drug by a time of
day or the dropping vital signs that fall below preprogrammed
limits.
[0203] In other embodiments, the plurality of portable
collaborative lighting devices can monitor state of health of a
user and administer sugar if heart rate drops.
[0204] In embodiments, the plurality of portable collaborative
lighting devices can be kinetic powered devices without the need
for a battery, fuel cell or solar cell.
[0205] In embodiments, the lighting device is at least one of: a
liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED), organic
plurality of portable collaborative lighting devices (OLED),
polymer light emitting diodes, bioluminescence, radioluminescene,
triboluminescence, sonoluminescense, light emitting electrochemical
cells, electro luminesecent sheets and wires, neon lamps, electro
luminescene, (EL), an electro luminescent panel (ELP), Thin Film
Electro Luminescent Panel (TFELP), and a plasma based lighting
device.
[0206] While these embodiments have been described with emphasis on
the embodiments, it should be understood that within the scope of
the appended claims, the embodiments might be practiced other than
as specifically described herein.
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