Showing posts with label LED lights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label LED lights. Show all posts

Notti Smart Light: "Strange" Look, but Intelligent Design

What do you think is the coolest light? The answer would be smart light. This kind of light should be intelligent enough to be powered up or off via only a set of apps.




Today, I'm going to introduce a new lighting equipment, Notti. It is a new type of smart lamp which can emit light of different colors. Notti will show one color when the clock alarms, while shines another if receiving new message.
Notti Smart Light
Notti Smart Light

Notti smart lamp was designed by Hong Kong design company, Witti Design, which also launched another smart light Dotti recently. Notti function almost the same as Dotti, but its exterior design is more "strange" somehow. Notti look like a strange polygons, or a giant ice crystals. When it's dark, Dotti lights white. It has up to 16 million kinds of different colors for choice. Do not worry excessively high power consumption of such smart light for it only need a power for light up a 3W LED lamp.
Smart Notti
Smart Notti

Notti can be connected through applications with Android or iOS devices in a low-energy Bluetooth 4.0 connection mode. Its built-in battery is good enough for five-hour use; and it can last for more than one month, equivalent to 720 hours, if used only for message notification.

The biggest feature of Notti is the lighting display definition. Users could define the light by setting calls, messages, calendar, mail, and others via applications. In addition, it could change the light in accordance with music rhythm from phone. Notti also could be used as an alarm. The light will become brighter as the alarm sound goes louder.

Now this smart light sells for $30, maybe $40 sometime later.


Witti Design said it expects Notti smart light will be officially for sale in March 2015. But the premise is that the project could realize a $5,000 fundraising goal first.




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LED Facial Mask: A Fashion and Science Revolution

Recently, a new type of facial mask, LED facial mask, catches the public's attention.




As reported, the LED facial mask is no like traditional cosmetics which could be applied to skin directly. Functioning via a mask like fencing mask, the mask helps human skin to generate collagen protein for a good cosmetic effect. It shows a nice performance to relieve sunburn, get rid of freckles, as well as improve skin conditions. Besides, this LED facial mask encourages the form of vitamin D and serotonin which make people feel happy and energetic.
LED Facial Mask
LED Facial Mask

It is said, LED light can enhance the potential energy of skin cells, which acts directly on the mitochondria, so that every cell has an "energy factories." LED blue light can play a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect to improve the surface of the skin, for a better treatment of acne and rosacea. LED red light can promote the growth of skin collagen for a deep level of skin care.

LED facial mask works like photosynthesis. It is heal wrinkles by changing LED red light's energy. It can not only heal the skin, but also to prevent the growth of bacteria inside the skin. No claustrophobic feeling would occur when using LED facial mask. LED red light can make people feel very comfortable. Wearing LED facial mask 25 minutes a day helps gradually improve your skin condition.




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New Car Design Concept: LED Engine Hood

During the past 2 years, TOYOTA has been developing a new and unique concept car. In Tokyo Toy Show 2012 and 2013, it exhibited a toy car named Camatte, aiming to offer kids a better understanding on car. Now this year, TOYOTA enables Camatte a new function, digital LED engine hood for personalized patterns.



Camatte with LED Engine Hood at Tokyo Toy Show
Camatte with LED Engine Hood at Tokyo Toy Show
TOYOTA Concept Car with LED Engine Hood
TOYOTA Concept Car with LED Engine Hood

The appearance of Camatte57 has no big difference from that of last year one, except one aspect, LED engine hood. This design reminds us Toyota full-size concept car, Fun-Vii at NAIAS 2013. Fun-Vii enables users to change car color and pattern via tablet. Camatte allows kids to scan their paintings and display on LED engine hood.
LED Engine Hood



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Philips Smart LED Bulb Supports iOS 8

Philips, smart LED bulb manufacturer, recently announced, they're going to design a new function, which helps to control Philips smart LED bulbs Hue series, to iOS 8.



Smartphone Controlled Philips Hue Smart LED Bulbs
Smartphone Controlled Philips Hue Smart LED Bulbs

Although the picture released on Philips' Twitter is only a concept one, it shows that the company is going to develop a new widget for future iOS 8 mobile operation system. The picture also shows 4 buttons for LED bulb control, including "All off" and 3 lighting choices, "Sunset""Deep sea""Kathy".
iOS 8 widget for smart LED bulb control
iOS 8 widget for smart LED bulb control

This smart function helps with a quick switch on or off light, or color-changing for people who own advanced illumination system at home. You don't have to download a specific APP, or unlock your cellphone for this operation.
Philips Smart LED Bulb Hue Series
Philips Smart LED Bulb Hue Series

Customization is the key part of iOS 8 update. Last week at WWDC for iOS 8 release, Apple revealed 2 widgets, ESPN ScoreCenter and eBay.


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NI LED Parasol: No Darkness at Beach Night Any Longer

It's absolutely terrific to enjoy vocation under a parasol at beach. But happiness always ends when the night's coming. What if you wanna extend the happy time till the night? Well, lighting could be a big problem. Now, designer Terry Chow and his team help solve such a problem.




NI LED Parasol
NI LED Parasol

Terry Chow encountered the same problem we discussed just now. He and his team combined a parasol with a 12V LED strip light to make a NI LED parasol for people who wanna continue their activities at night.
NI LED Parasol for Beach
NI LED Parasol for Beach

There is one OCT(one-touch dimmer) for each parasol, which makes users easily switch on or off, and control the light intensity. Considering that this LED parasol might be used at resort or restaurant, Terry also designs a remote control for the LED parasol.

NI LED Parasol OTC
NI LED Parasol OTC

Garden LED Parasol
Garden LED Parasol
Besides, the team also made an effort on wires and water-proof function. This Ni LED parasol was recognized by A'''' Design Award with win a silver award.




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Removable LED Flashlight Door Handle

You might encounter the same situation as I do. When there's a power failure, you could not find the right key or keyhole in darkness; and it's really inconvenient to get yourself slippers at the door.




Any solutions? Yes. Designer Kun-hee Kim invented LED flashlight door handle for emergency lighting or night light purpose.
LED flashlight door handle
LED flashlight door handle

This LED door handle would switch on or off automatically upon the change of light intensity. It will light up at night, and function as a nightlight.
LED door handle with emergency led flashlight
LED door handle with emergency led flashlight

Moreover, this design of LED door handle can be separated from the door and function as a flashlight for emergency use.
LED door handle
LED door handle
LED door handle for emergency lighting purpose
LED door handle for emergency lighting purpose



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Creative 3D LED Wall Lights





Check the picture below and tell me your idea about it? Is this a real basketball smashed into wall accidentally? No. It's from a designer's new idea, 3D LED wall lights, for home decoration lighting.
3D basketball LED wall light
3D basketball LED wall light

This 3D basketball LED light is specifically designed for home nightlight system. It's not only for home lighting but also for artistic decoration. This 3D light is equipped with high-efficiency energy-saving LED lighting source. The unique design achieves a warm and nice night lighting environment.
3D led basketbal lamp
3D led basketbal lamp
3D wall art nightlight
3D wall art nightlight

The LED wall lamp's height is 11cm, and the diameter is 22cm. Except the basketball design, the designer also releases other types of 3D lamps, like 3D Spider Man mask wall lamp, and Iron Man mask wall lamp. There're also 3D crack stickers and screws along with the lamps for sale.



led basketball light
led basketball light
3D Spider Man Mask Wall Lamps
3D Spider Man Mask Wall Lamps
Iron Man wall lamps
Iron Man wall lamps




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Hammerhead LED Navigation for Cyclists

Recently, Hammerhead company launches LED navigation for cyclists.



The LED navigation is designed with sophisticated electronic device, but its easy-operation function helps users in navigation. With a T-shaped design, the navigation direct cyclists with a number of flashing LED lights.
Hammerhead LED Navigation
Hammerhead LED Navigation

The LED navigation is equipped with a specific APP that supports Apple iOS and Android system. It does not have a built-in GPS. It connects with cellphone via Bluetooth, and guides directions by controlling the LED lights and other visual information. The APP is equipped with a map for cyclists in route-planning. You can set the route upon your preferences so as to experience various degrees of cycling.
LED Navigation & Cellphone APP
LED Navigation & Cellphone APP

In addition, Hammerhead LED navigation can also serve as a special bicycle lamp. When driving at night, the navigation would power up led lights in different positions to show different guide information, like a turn, distance to the turn or destination, U-shape turn, speed, compass, etc.

Currently, this bike LED navigation could provide navigation for six hours or so. Besides,  the navigation has front lights, offering around 15-hour illumination for cyclists. The price is about $75 (about 470 RMB).



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5 Unique LED Inventions to Check

Here are 5 unique LED inventions you would never miss.



Google Smart LED Contact Lens;

Google is working on a smart LED contact lens which is capable of measuring a diabetic's blood sugar levels with tiny sensors. This smart contact lens transmits the information to a smartphone with antenna the width of a human hair. Diabetics will not have to check blood sugar with traditional ways in future.
Google Smart Contact Lenses
Google Smart Contact Lenses

“We're testing prototypes that can generate a reading once per second,” Google said, “We’re also investigating the potential for this to serve as an early warning for the wearer, so we’re exploring integrating tiny LED lights that could light up to indicate that glucose levels have crossed above or below certain thresholds.”
Inside Google smart contact lens
Inside Google Smart Contact Lens
Google LED Contact Lens Structure
Google LED Contact Lens Structure

The smart LED contact lens is still under research and development. We might buy it after Google's future 5-year improvement.

Text-display LED Traffic Baton

I've already mentioned this invention in older post "LED Traffic Baton Able to Display Text Information". This traffic baton works like sparklers. It shows tangible words "slow" or "fast" if it's moved fast enough. It's better than traditional traffic batons to attract the driver's attention from a far distance, a great help indeed for police in rush hours.
Text-display LED Traffic Baton
Text-display LED Traffic Baton

LED built-in Nail Sticker

Japan Takara Tomy Arts recently releases LED built-in nail stickers that become luminous in response to electric waves. If it's exposure to a smartphone, the nail sticker will light up.
LED Nail Sticker
LED Nail Sticker

Only one nail sticker in a set has a LED light. The led light do not need built-in battery, capacitor, or other powered devices.
Takara Tomy Arts LED Built-in Nail Stickers
Takara Tomy Arts LED Built-in Nail Stickers

Different from other nail stickers, the LED nail sticker is designed with an Android App, allowing users to set when to light up the built-in LED light. This product sells for about $12, cheaper than doing a manicure.



Artificial LED Daylight

I referred this type of LED products in my older post "New LED Technology: Enjoy Sunbath at Home Day or Night" which you may check for more information.
Nanoparticle LED Panel Light
Nanoparticle LED Panel Light

Paolo di Trapani, from Ys Boulia University, Italy, developed this new technology, "artificial daylight". This technology uses LED panel, and the light emits through transparent plastic panels. The major breakthrough is titania nanoparticles, which is invisible to eyes, are applied for this design. These particles are used for scattering light, which is similar to the principle of sunlight through the Earth's atmosphere.
LED Panel Mimics Daylight
LED Panel Mimics Daylight

3D LED Lamps

These innovative LED lamps, designed by Checha studio, are made of LED, acrylic glass, and wooden base. The unique design and amazing use of visual illusion achieve 3D visual effects. There are currently five types of 3D LED lamps, including light bulb, skull, balloons, spiral, and stars.
3D LED Lights
3D LED Lights

These 3D LED lamps can be used up to 50,000 hours. The studio is now raising fund at Kickstarter, and the lamps are is expected to start mass production and selling in September 2014.


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Wood Night Vision LED Watch

Back in 2011, Tokyoflash launched a new type of LED watch, "kisai night vision", which is made of stainless steel. Recently, it releases all-wood ones. LED is hidden under the wooden dial. The outer ring, divided into 12, identifies 12 hours; and numbers in the middle shows exact minutes. This wood LED watch is made of either ebony or maple. There're 3 colors, red, green, and blue, for choices. The price of this wood LED watch is $109 USD.


Tokyoflash Kisai Night Vision Wood LED Watch
Tokyoflash Kisai Night Vision Wood LED Watch
Nightvision Wood Green-LED Watch
Nightvision Wood Green-LED Watch
Ebony Blue-LED Watch
Ebony Blue-LED Watch
Maple Blue-LED Watch
Maple Blue-LED Watch
Tokyoflash Red-LED Wood Watch
Tokyoflash Red-LED Wood Watch


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Driving on Solar-powered LED Glass Road?

Could you imagine driving on glass road in future? This idea may sound crazy, but inventors are quite sure about it. They use a high-durability glass for road-paving which offers the same grip to vehicles as ordinary roads. Under the glass road, it will be equipped with LED lights, providing illumination for drivers at night.




Solar-powered LED Glass Road
Solar-powered LED Glass Road

Even more, the LED glass road could melt snow automatically because of its solar power system. The inventors said that the road is very eco-friendly. It's able to absorb solar energy.
Solar LED Glass Road
Solar LED Glass Road
LED Lighting Glass Road
LED Lighting Glass Road

It is said that this solar-powered LED glass road have been put in use in some areas for test. Inventors now are looking forward for more investment and fund for a large-scale practice. Perhaps sometime in future, we will drive or walk on this solar-powered LED glass road.




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Saffron Drift Light: LED Bulb Promotes Better Sleep

Times Magazine reported last January, people now undergo a more serious sleeplessness problem than ever before. The annual sleep-related cost increases 8.8% every year since 2008; and it has been up to $32 billion USD in 2012. 73% American netizen searched online for health information, and 43% looked for sleep remedy. According to National Sleep Foundation, only 56% people in U.S. could sleep well on weekdays.


Therefore, Saffron launched new smart LED bulb "Drift Light " on May 7th, claiming that the bulb could gradually dim off like sunset to promote people's sleep.
Saffron Drift Light
Saffron Drift Light

Gizmodo and CNET reported, Drift Light bulb is designed with a built-in "Midnight Mode". Double press the switch, the bulb will mimics evening sunset and slowly extinguished within 37 minutes. This LED bulb is designed to help people go back to the time when there is no invention of artificial light, and find the body's natural sleep patterns. The company said, Drift Light can make people relax, and increase the production of melatonin.
Saffron Drift Light Bulb
Saffron Drift Light Bulb

The light bulb also has "Moonlight mode". It slowly dims until it's at night-light brightness. It's designed for children who are afraid of the dark, or who need some light on. The bulbs has built-in microprocessor, and does not emit blue light which is an obstacle to melatonin secretion.

Drift Light bulbs also have "daylight mode" like other ordinary bulbs. The price goes to $29 or more.

Saffron's LED bulb, Drift Light, will be a good help for people's sleep.



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Cree Smart LED Bulb Saves Over 70% Energy

CREE announced on May 6th that they will start selling TW Series LED bulbs in U.S. Home Depots. The company claims that this series of LED bulbs have 25 times service life than that of incandescent bulbs, and the CRI is up to 93.



The higher the CRI, the more real and brighter the object color(closer to that under sunlight). Light source with over 90 CRI is usually the favorite of photographers, designers, and art lovers.
Cree LED Lighting Bulb for Home Illumination
Cree LED Lighting Bulb for Home Illumination
Ceiling Lighting with 3 Cree TW Series Bulbs
Ceiling Lighting with 3 Cree TW Series Bulbs

There're 2 types of Cree TW Series LED bulbs, 40W and 60W. The price is $13.97, and $15.97 respectively. Despite it's more expensive than incandescent bulbs, the company emphasized that TW series LED bulbs can save up to 78% energy, and work well for 10 years.

New Cree TW Series LED Bulb
New Cree TW Series LED Bulb

Cree released "SmartCast technology" at March this year. Smart LED bulbs, compared with the traditional energy-saving fluorescent bulbs, save more than 70% energy. LED lighting products reduce power consumption by 50% if compared with traditional lighting products; while SmartCast saves even 40% more than ordinary led lighting products. When the sunlight shines into room, SmartCast will immediately lower its brightness.




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