Large area illumination and projection apparatus

摘要

The present invention is directed to lighting systems capable of projecting images. A lighting system with high-lumens, which can be at least 10,000 lumens, is configured to project images onto a large area. The lighting system uses plasma lamp as its light source. The small bulb of the plasma lamp enables projection of images over a large area. The lighting system includes a display module for generating images, which can be received over a communication interface or stored in a storage module. The lighting system may a part of roadway lamps, area lights, architectural lights, and other types of large area lighting.

主权项

1. A lighting apparatus comprising:
an enclosure having an aperture surface, the enclosure having an interface for attaching to a supporting structure; a bulb characterized by an internal volume of less than three cubic centimeters, the bulb being characterized by a maximum output level of at least 9000 lumens, the bulb being positioned inside the enclosure at a predetermined distance from the aperture surface; a power module electrically coupled to the bulb, the power module being configured to supply power to the bulb, the power module being configured to generate RF signals; a communication interface for receiving images; and a display module positioned within the aperture surface, the display module being configured to generate the images received by the communication interface; wherein the images are illuminated by the bulb and projected on a region of the ground.