Patent ID: 9328881
Filing Date: 2016-05-03
CPC Classification: F21L,F21S,F21V,F21Y,H05B,Y02B

Claim Text:
1. A rapidly deployable portable lighting system comprising: a low voltage rechargeable power source; a plurality of lights, each including: a wiring harness having a first end portion configured for being communicably coupled to the power source, and a second end portion having a plurality of second quick-release connector portions disposed in spaced relation thereon, the second quick-release connector portions configured for quick-release engagement with the first quick-release connector portions to supply power from the power source to the lights; a controller configured to communicate with the lights via the communication modules and to control status of the lights by selectively switching individual ones of the LEDs on and off, independently of one another, to control illumination within the field of illumination, and by selectively varying power consumption and level of illumination to optimize charge status of the power source; and a smart case having the power source and controller integrally disposed therein, the smart case being further configured to receive the lights and wiring harness therein for storage and transport, and to selectively permit the lights and wiring harness to be removed from the case for deployment, wherein the first end portion is communicably coupled to the power source and the second end portion is extended to the lights disposed in spaced relation within a tent or other area to be illuminated; wherein the power source further includes local rechargeable power sources disposed within, and in communication with the LEDs and the communication modules of, each of the lights; and wherein the controller is configured to communicate information on said status during said storage and transport, as well as when the lights are deployed, said information including the charge status for the power sources.