Gene A Rogers

US Patent:

8192039, Jun 5, 2012

Filed:

Dec 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/970715

Inventors:

Thomas Alan Moe - Lucas TX, US
John Michael Killmeyer - Lucas TX, US
Gene Wesley Rogers - Frisco TX, US
Virgil Raymond Bodensteiner - Lowry Crossing TX, US

Assignee:

MOCO Enterprises LLC - Plano TX

International Classification:

F21V 19/04

US Classification:

362 20, 362800

Abstract:

Systems and methods for backing up LEDs are provided. In one embodiment, an LED backup system includes an LED backup controller operable to select from a plurality of power sources to supply electrical energy to a set of LEDs. The plurality of power sources includes a primary power source and a battery. The LED backup controller is adapted to be in selective electrical communication with the primary power source via a first electrical path. The LED backup controller is also adapted to be in electrical communication with the primary power source via a second electrical path. The LED backup controller is operable to select the battery to supply electrical energy to the set of LEDs in response to a failure of the LED backup controller to electrically communicate with the primary power source via the second electrical path.