Elgin, Illinois Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Lynk Labs Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its pioneering work in adaptive LED lighting. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11953167, titled ‘Devices and systems having AC LED circuits and methods of driving the same’, introduces a versatile lighting system that seamlessly operates on both AC and DC power sources, enhancing energy efficiency and reliability.
This innovative design features LED circuits configured in series, parallel, or anti-parallel arrangements, integrated with current-limiting diodes. Such configurations allow the system to emit light during both positive and negative phases of AC power, maximizing illumination efficiency. Additionally, when powered by DC sources, the system employs sensors and polarity-switching circuits to ensure all LEDs function optimally, regardless of their orientation.
By accommodating various power inputs and dynamically adjusting to ensure consistent lighting output, this technology addresses common challenges in LED lighting systems, such as flickering and uneven illumination. Its adaptability makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, from residential lighting to commercial and industrial environments.
Lynk Labs Inc.’s achievement marks a significant advancement in LED technology, offering a more resilient and efficient lighting solution that aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and adaptable energy systems.