Method and apparatus for controlling a multi-colored LED light string
US8860328B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B47/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for controlling a light string is provided. A controller is coupled to the light string and is used to bias one or more of the multicolor LEDs within each bulb on the light string. Using a prearranged determination of 1) the multicolor LEDs within each bulb, 2) the placement of the bulbs within the light string, and 3) the proper biasing of the plurality of leads within the light string, the controller can be used to change the entire light string from one complex holiday color scheme to another using a simple switching mechanism to select from one a of a plurality of desired color schemes.
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