Charles H Cella

US Patent:

7303300, Dec 4, 2007

Filed:

Sep 5, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/656807

Inventors:

Kevin J. Dowling - Westford MA, US
Charles H. Cella - Pembroke MA, US
Josh Strauss - Evanston IL, US
Michael K. Blackwell - Milton MA, US

Assignee:

Color Kinetics Incorporated - Boston MA

International Classification:

F21V 33/00

US Classification:

362101, 362231

Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided herein for illuminating a variety of household products and other items using color-controlled illumination systems that include lights under the control of processors.

US Patent:

7358929, Apr 15, 2008

Filed:

Apr 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/828933

Inventors:

George G. Mueller - Boston MA, US
Ihor A. Lys - Milton MA, US
Frederick M. Morgan - Quincy MA, US
Colin Piepgras - Swampscott MA, US
Brian Roberge - Franklin MA, US
Hern Kim - Allston MA, US
Kevin J. Dowling - Westford MA, US
Derek Logan - Sanford ME, US
Charles H. Cella - Pembroke MA, US

Assignee:

Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc. - Burlington MA

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345 13, 345 11, 345 33, 345903

Abstract:

A tile lighting system is provided in which an interior space of a tile is lit by LEDs, such as in a grid or edge-lit formation, and a light diffusing panel is disposed over the interior space. The tile lighting system can be combined with others to tile any surface, such as a floor, ceiling, wall, or building exterior. Lighting control signals can be supplied to generate a wide range of effects on the tile lighting units, including effects coordinated among different tile lighting units. Two- and three-dimensional embodiments are contemplated.

US Patent:

7572028, Aug 11, 2009

Filed:

Jan 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/625622

Inventors:

George G. Mueller - Boston MA, US
Alfred D. Ducharme - Orlando FL, US
Kevin J. Dowling - Westford MA, US
Ihor A. Lys - Milton MA, US
Frederick M. Morgan - Quincy MA, US
Charles H. Cella - Pembroke MA, US

Assignee:

Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc. - Burlington MA

International Classification:

F21V 9/00
A47F 11/10
A47B 23/06

US Classification:

362227, 362230, 362231, 362293, 362127, 362125

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for generating and modulating white light illumination conditions. Examples of applications in which such methods and apparatus may be implemented include retail environments (e. g. , food, clothing, jewelry, paint, furniture, fabrics, etc. ) or service environments (e. g. , cosmetics, hair and beauty salons and spas, photography, etc. ) where visible aspects of the products/services being offered are significant in attracting sales of the products/services. Other applications include theatre and cinema, medical and dental implementations, as well as vehicle-based (automotive) implementations. In another example, a personal grooming apparatus includes one or more light sources disposed in proximity to a mirror and configured to generate variable color light, including essentially white light, whose color temperature may be controlled by a user.

US Patent:

7610220, Oct 27, 2009

Filed:

Oct 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/875473

Inventors:

Charles H. Cella - Pembroke MA, US
Edward J. Kelly - Wellesley MA, US
Matthew P. Vincent - Georgetown MA, US

Assignee:

The Ticket RESERVE, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 26

Abstract:

A system for allowing a remote user to purchase, over a distributed computer network (e. g. , the Internet), an option for a ticket and/or accommodations for a “contingent event,”i. e. , an event which is certain to occur but for which the participants, content and/or location(s) are not predetermined. For instance, the subject system can be used to sell options for the purchase of tickets to contingent events such as playoff games on the basis of what individuals qualify for the game.

US Patent:

7610221, Oct 27, 2009

Filed:

Oct 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/875487

Inventors:

Charles H. Cella - Pembroke MA, US
Edward J. Kelly - Wellesley MA, US
Matthew P. Vincent - Georgetown MA, US

Assignee:

The Ticket RESERVE, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 26

Abstract:

Methods and systems of establishing a network-based system for purchase and sale of at least one of an option contract and a futures contract to acquire an item or to attend an event, wherein the contract is exercisable upon the occurrence of a contingency. The contingency may relate to the presence of a particular team in a game and the location of the game. In some instances, the contingency may relate to the position of a participant in the event in the standings at a time proximate to the occurrence of the event.

US Patent:

7660751, Feb 9, 2010

Filed:

Oct 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/875504

Inventors:

Charles H. Cella - Pembroke MA, US
Edward J. Kelly - Wellesley MA, US
Matthew P. Vincent - Georgetown MA, US

Assignee:

The Ticket RESERVE, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 26

Abstract:

A system for allowing a remote user to purchase and trade, over a distributed computer network (e. g. , the Internet), an option for a ticket and/or accommodations for a “contingent event,” i. e. , an event which is certain to occur but for which the participants, content and/or location(s) are not predetermined. For instance, the subject system can be used to sell and trade options for the purchase of tickets to such contingent events such as playoff games on the basis of what teams qualify.

US Patent:

7660752, Feb 9, 2010

Filed:

Oct 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/875675

Inventors:

Charles H. Cella - Pembroke MA, US
Edward J. Kelly - Wellesley MA, US
Matthew P. Vincent - Georgetown MA, US

Assignee:

The Ticket RESERVE, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 26

Abstract:

A system for allowing a remote user to purchase and trade, over a distributed computer network (e. g. , the Internet), an option for a ticket and/or accommodations for a “contingent event,” i. e. , an event which is certain to occur but for which the participants, content and/or location(s) are not predetermined. For instance, the subject system can be used to sell and trade options for the purchase of tickets to such contingent events such as playoff games on the basis of what teams qualify.

US Patent:

7845823, Dec 7, 2010

Filed:

Sep 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/954334

Inventors:

George G. Mueller - Boston MA, US
Ihor A. Lys - Milton MA, US
Kevin J. Dowling - Westford MA, US
Charles H. Cella - Pembroke MA, US
Frederick M. Morgan - Quincy MA, US

Assignee:

Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, Inc. - Burlington MA

International Classification:

F21V 9/00

US Classification:

362231, 315291, 315294, 315312

Abstract:

Provided herein are methods and systems for providing controlled lighting, including methods and systems for providing both white and non-white colored lighting, including color temperature controlled lighting. Such methods and systems include optical facilities for modifying light from a lighting unit, such as an LED-based lighting unit, including variable optical facilities and fixed optical facilities. Also provided are methods and systems for using multi-color lighting units in a variety of commercial applications. Also provided are methods and systems for lighting control, including methods to assist lighting designers and installers to improve the quality of lighting in environments. Also provided are intelligent dimmers, switches, sockets and fixtures, as well as facilities for programming and using them. Also provided are various sensor-feedback applications of lighting technology, including sensor-feedback involving light sensors and forward voltage sensors. Also provided are lighting methods and systems that operate on time-based parameters.