Patent ID: 8256935
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: F21S

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for electronically simulating flame comprising: a holder base; an electronic illumination source secured to the holder base; a microprocessor mounted in the holder base to control the brightness, color and activity duration of the electronic illumination source; a receiver mounted in the holder base to receive control signals and to communicate the signals to the microprocessor for controlling the illumination source; a transmitter for transmitting control signals to the receiver; and, a combination of ambient condition detectors comprising at least three piezo disc air movement sensors attached to an external surface of the holder base and spaced about the base to sense air movement in three axes and at least one light sensor photocell secured to the holder base to sense ambient light conditions, wherein the sensors detect ambient conditions and send corresponding signals to the microprocessor, and wherein the microprocessor coordinates and processes the signals.