COLOR KINETICS EXPANDS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS
Two newly issued patents reflect company's broad expertise in areas of
intuitive control and system design
Boston, MA - March 31, 2003 -
Color Kinetics Incorporated, the pioneer of intelligent LED-based illumination technologies, today announced the expansion of its intellectual property holdings with the issuance of two U.S. patents, bringing the company's total to 15 issued U.S. and international patents. The new patents encompass methods pertaining to the control of solid-state illumination products as well as lighting fixture design.
"These latest achievements are a testament to both the engineering talent and system design expertise of the Color Kinetics team, and we're thrilled with the continued recognition of these inventions by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office," said George Mueller, chairman and CEO, Color Kinetics. "The company is committed to building a solid intellectual property portfolio that strengthens our position in the fast growing market for solid-state illumination and opens up entirely new applications for digitally controlled light."
U.S. Patent number 6,528,954 is a utility patent called "Smart Light Bulb" that covers retrofit LED-based lamps that have a user interface to control color-changing effects, including full-spectrum color-changing effects as well as color temperature change in white light. The lights may also be configured to control other external systems.
U.S. Patent number D468,035 is a design patent called "Lighting Fixture" that covers a linear, architectural lighting system in various lengths with a housing for indoor and outdoor applications.
Color Kinetics designs, manufactures and markets an expansive line of intelligent LED illumination systems that surpass the limitations of conventional light sources for use in professional lighting, consumer, and OEM and licensing applications. Leveraging the strengths of the company's intellectual property portfolio, Color Kinetics aligns with strategic partners in industries such as aerospace, gaming, pool & spa, and others to extend its pioneering technology and expertise to diverse market opportunities.
About Color Kinetics
Color Kinetics Incorporated is the pioneer of intelligent solid-state illumination technologies. The company designs, manufactures and markets an award-winning line of products that apply the practical and aesthetic benefits of LEDs to transcend the limits of traditional light sources for use in professional, consumer, and OEM and licensing applications. Its flagship line of technologies leverage a patented layer of digital intelligence, called Chromacore®, to generate and control millions of colors and dynamic lighting effects. Color Kinetics leads the industry in solid-state lighting innovation, including the custom engineered Chromasic® microchip, and holds a growing patent portfolio encompassing a number of emerging digital technologies. Founded in 1997, the company is privately held and is headquartered in Boston, MA with offices in the UK, China, and a joint venture in Japan. More information can be found at http://www.colorkinetics.com.
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