LED-based light source having decorative and illumination functions

摘要

A light source that generally includes multiple light emitting diode (LED) sources emitting light at different colors. A controller energizes the LED sources for establishing a changing pattern of the light colors to provide a decorative effect while simultaneously establishing white light illumination of a target area.

主权项

1. A light source system comprising:
a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) sources, said plurality of LED sources comprising at least one LED source configured to emit an associated light output at an associated one of each of a plurality of colors; and a controller configured for selectively energizing said LED sources for establishing a changing pattern of said associated light outputs and a corresponding changing pattern of light emitted at said plurality of colors that is visible to an observer, said changing pattern of associated light outputs comprising changing combinations of said associated light outputs configured to combine at a distance from said light source for establishing a white light illumination of a target area.