Electric Lighting Devices Having a Non-Homologous Projection Screen
Various embodiments of electric lighting devices having projection screens are described. Some embodiments include a housing, a projection screen coupled to the housing and comprising a first region that is translucent or transparent and a set of light sources configured to emit light onto a surface of the projection screen and include a projection screen having a laminate structure, while other embodiments include a video screen that is embedded within the projection screen.
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143 . An electric lighting device that simulates an appearance of a flame, comprising:
a candle-shaped housing;
a screen coupled to and extending from an upper surface of the housing, wherein the screen has an on state and an off state;
a set of light sources disposed on the screen; and
a microprocessor disposed within the housing and coupled to the set of light sources.
144 . The device of claim 143 , further comprising a memory configured to store a file, and wherein the microprocessor is configured to cause the screen to present the file using the set of light sources.
145 . The device of claim 144 , further comprising a wireless transceiver configured to receive a command signal, and wherein the microprocessor is configured to cause the screen to project the video as a function of the command signal.
146 . The device of claim 145 , wherein the command signal comprises an instruction to change the video screen to the on state.
147 . The device of claim 145 , wherein the command signal comprises an instruction to change the video screen to the off state.
148 . The device of claim 143 , wherein the screen comprises a flexible film and the set of light sources, and wherein the set of light sources comprises LEDs.
149 . The device of claim 143 , wherein the screen has a surface area of no more than 9 cm 2 .
150 . The device of claim 143 , wherein the screen is embedded within a plastic projection screen.
151 . The device of claim 143 , wherein the screen is affixed to the housing.
152 . The device of claim 143 , wherein the screen is pivotally coupled to the housing, and further comprising a drive mechanism configured to cause movement of the screen with respect to the housing, and wherein the drive mechanism is selected from the list consisting of an electromagnet, a fan, and a motor.
153 . The device of claim 143 , wherein the screen has a concave surface.
154 . The device of claim 143 , wherein the screen is transparent when in the off state.
155 . An electric lighting device, comprising:
an outer housing;
a flame-shaped screen extending from the outer housing, wherein the screen comprises LEDs configured to simulate an appearance of a flame;
a memory configured to store one or more files; and
a microprocessor disposed within the outer housing and coupled to the LEDs, wherein the microprocessor is configured to present the one or more files on the screen.
156 . The device of claim 155 , wherein the screen is shaped to resemble a candle flame.
157 . The device of claim 155 , further comprising a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly receive a file.
158 . The device of claim 155 , wherein the microprocessor is disposed apart from the screen and within the outer housing.
159 . The device of claim 155 , wherein the screen includes a clear periphery composed of plastic.
160 . The device of claim 155 , wherein the screen comprises a laminate having first and second layers.
161 . The device of claim 155 , wherein the screen is affixed to the outer housing.
162 . The device of claim 155 , wherein the screen is movably coupled to the outer housing.