Patent Publication Number: US-2019186704-A1

Title: Solar-powered decorative light system, decorative light apparatus, and a method of controlling a decorative light apparatus

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Publication No. 62/510,543 (filed on May 24, 2017), which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     Embodiments relate to a solar-powered decorative light system, a decorative light apparatus, and a method of controlling a decorative light apparatus. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Solar-powered decor enhances outdoor spaces and eliminates the need for plugging the item in to a separate electrical source, such as a power outlet. Existing solar powered outdoor decor comes in a variety of forms, from garden stakes to lanterns to hanging mobiles. Garden stakes specifically also come in a variety of forms, and often include solar powered illuminating features and/or kinetic features that move in response to wind or someone touching the moving feature of the stake. The decorative garden stakes that feature both solar powered lighting and a kinetic feature do not combine the two elements in a way that permits the elements to work together. Rather, the illuminating feature is independent of the movement of the kinetic feature of the garden stake. 
     There are existing solar-powered outdoor decor that have moveable functionality. There is a need, however, for a kinetic, solar powered outdoor decor piece with an illuminating feature that is automatically activated by and moves in response to the movement of the decorative luminaries. 
     SUMMARY 
     Embodiments provides for a solar-powered decorative light system, a decorative light apparatus, and a method of controlling a decorative light apparatus. The solar-powered light system comprises kinetic, balancing decorative items having controllable light sources that illuminate to give a “chasing light” visual effect that is automatically illuminated in response to movement of the decorative items. The illumination of the light sources is configured to correlate or is otherwise synchronized in relation to movement of the decorative items. 
    
    
     
       DRAWINGS 
       Embodiments will be illustrated by way of example in the drawings and explained in the description hereinbelow. 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a perspective view of a decorative light system, in which a light apparatus is in a balanced operating state, in accordance with embodiments. 
         FIG. 2  illustrates a side view of the decorative light system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 3  illustrates a side view of the decorative light system of  FIG. 1 , with the light apparatus is in an off-balanced operating state. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates a top view of the power module assembly for the decorative light system, in accordance with embodiments. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates an exploded view of the decorative light system, in accordance with embodiments. 
         FIG. 6  illustrates a side view of the power module assembly for the decorative light system, in accordance with embodiments. 
         FIG. 7  illustrates a bottom view of the power module assembly for the decorative light system, in accordance with embodiments. 
         FIG. 8  illustrates a side view of the decorative light system of  FIG. 1 , with the light apparatus in an off-balanced operating state and the illumination of light emitted therefrom. 
         FIG. 9  illustrates a diagram of a light apparatus for the decorative light system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 10  illustrates a diagram of a power module for the decorative light system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 11  illustrates a diagram of a decorative light module for the decorative light system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 12  illustrates a diagram of a control module for the decorative light system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 13  illustrates a block diagram of a method of controlling a light apparatus, in accordance with embodiments. 
         FIG. 14  illustrates a diagram of a light apparatus, in accordance with embodiments. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION 
     In the example illustrated in  FIGS. 1 through 14 , embodiments relate to a kinetic solar-powered balancer in the form of a decorative light system  10 . The decorative light system  10  may comprise a support member  20  and a light apparatus  30  supported by the support member  20 . 
     In the example illustrated in  FIG. 9 , the light apparatus  30  comprises a power module  40  supported by the support member  20 , and decorative light module  50  powered by the power module to emit light, and a control module  60  to selectively control the decorative light module  50  via the power module  40 . 
     In the example illustrated in  FIGS. 1 through 3 , the support member  20  has a proximal end  21  configured to support the power module  40 , and a distal end  22  configured to support and permit the light system  10  in order that it stands upright on a support surface. For example, the distal end  22  may be inserted into the support surface (e.g., the ground outdoors) or otherwise rest on the support surface (e.g., the ground outdoors, flag pole, or stand, a table top, etc.). The distal end  22 , for example, may include a base or anchor such as, for example, a two-point ground spike that may be driven into the support surface. Embodiments are not limited to such a spike, and thus, may encompass other anchoring devices such as, for example, other types of anchoring devices, such as a weighted base, anchor, four-point spike, and any other device that permits practice of the embodiments. The support surface may be a natural one that includes the ground of a lawn, garden or the like, or an artificial one that is to be placed on and/or over the lawn, garden or the like. Embodiments are not limited to support of the light system  10  on a support surface, and thus, may encompass other designs in which the kinetic solar balancer is suspended at a support point that lies above a ground surface. 
     In the example illustrated in  FIGS. 4 through 7 and 10 , the power module  40  comprises a housing  41  that includes a power source having a solar circuit module with one or more solar panels  42 , a circuit board  43 , and a battery  44  such as, for example, a rechargeable battery, and a power switch  45  to activate and deactivate the light system  10 . The solar panels  42  are configured to collect solar energy and power the decorative light module  50 . Although the illustrated embodiments provide for a power source comprising a solar-circuit, embodiments are not limited thereto, and thus, may encompass other types of power sources that permit practice of the embodiments, such as for example, battery power source, and electrical power source, or an AC adapter. 
     Additionally or alternatively, the housing  41  may include a photosensor to detect ambient light. Such a photosensor may automatically trigger illumination of the light sources  53 ,  54  of the decorative light module  50  when ambient light falls below a predetermined level. The photosensor may trigger the illumination to cease when light levels are high. The power switch  45  may be used to start or intermittently halt the passage of electricity to the light sources  53 ,  54 . 
     The power module  40  may be releasably connected to the support member  20  via a support sleeve  46 . In accordance with embodiments, the support sleeve  46  may be removeably connected to the housing  41  at a connection point  47  defining a pivot axis that thereby facilitates movement of the power module  40  (and thus, the decorative light module  50 ) about the pivot axis between a stationary position ( FIGS. 1 and 2 ) and a plurality of pivoting positions ( FIGS. 3 and 8 ) relative to the support member  20 . Such movement may occur, for example, when an outside force F (e.g., wind, touch of a person, etc.) is exerted on any relative component of the light system  10 . Embodiments, however, are not limited to such a connection between the housing  41  and the support sleeve  46 , and thus, may encompass other connections that permit practice of the embodiments. 
     The support sleeve  46  may be sized and shaped to receive the proximal end  21  of the support member  20  in an interference fit connection to permanently or removably attach the power module  40  to the support member  20 . Embodiments, however, are not limited to such a connection via connection sleeve  46 , and thus, may encompass other types of connections that permit practice of the embodiments. For example, the connection may be formed by threaded attachment between the proximal end  21  of the support member  20  and the support sleeve  46 . 
     In the example illustrated in  FIGS. 2, 3, 5, and 11 , the decorative light module  50  comprises a first decorative luminary  51  that may be connected to a second decorative luminary  52 . The first decorative luminary  52  may have one or more light sources  53  to emit light, and the second decorative luminary  52  may have one or more light sources  54  to emit light. In accordance with embodiments, each light source  53 ,  54  may comprise, for example, light emitting diodes (LED), a reflective bulb, an incandescent bulb, or a combination thereof. 
     In the example illustrated in  FIG. 5 , the first decorative luminary  51  may comprise one or more support arms  55  that extend outwardly from a corresponding connection interface  48  of the housing  41 . The shape and size of each support arm  55  may vary, so long as the weight of the support arms  55  are distributed in a manner that permit the support arms  55  to balance about the connection point  47 . For example, in one embodiment, the weight of the support arms  55  balances evenly atop the connection point  47  when the support arms  55  are respectively received by an electrical interface connector  49  at the connection interface  48  of the housing  41 . 
     A proximal end  58  of the support arm  55  may mechanically connect the support arm  55  at the connection interface  48  of the housing  41  to thereby establish an electrical connection between the light sources  53 ,  54  and the power module  40 . The connection interface  48  is sized and shaped to receive the proximal end  43  of the support member  20  in an interference fit connection to permanently or removably attach the support arm  55  to the power module  40 . Embodiments, however, are not limited to such a connection, and thus, may encompass other types of connections that permit practice of the embodiments. 
     Each support arm  55  has one or more light sources  53  arranged thereon or therein to thereby illuminate the support arm  55  with light L ( FIG. 8 ). The light source(s)  53  may be arranged to extend along, for example, a partial or full length of a corresponding support arm  55 . In order to facilitate the illumination of light by the light sources  53  through the support arm  55 , the support arm  55  may be composed, at least partially, of a transparent material such as, for example, plastic or a composite. In accordance with embodiments, the overall number of support arms  55  may numerically correspond to the number of connection interfaces  48  located at the housing  41 . In the illustrated embodiment, although the support arms  55  are symmetrical to each other, embodiments are not limited thereto, and thus, the support arms  55  may be arranged to be asymmetrical with respect to each other. Although the illustrated embodiment features the first decorative luminary  51  as a support arm  55 , embodiments are not limited thereto, and may have any decorative configuration or design that will fall within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure. Alternatively, embodiments may include support arm(s)  55  that do not support any decorative elements thereon. 
     The second decorative luminary  52  may comprise one or more spherical member(s)  56  supported by a corresponding support arm  55  at a distal end thereof. The second decorative luminary  50  may be connected (either removeably or permanently) at one or more connection regions via a mechanical connector  57 . In that way, the spherical member(s)  56  may be supported on a corresponding support arm  55 . The connection of the spherical member  56  may also occur, for example, via adhesive, weld, etc. Alternatively, the spherical member  56  may be affixed to a corresponding support arm  55  via screw, clip, etc. 
     Each spherical member  56  has one or more light sources  54  arranged thereon or therein to thereby illuminate the spherical member  56  with light L ( FIG. 8 ). To facilitate the illumination of light by the light sources  54  through the spherical member  56 , the spherical member  56  may be composed, at least partially, of a transparent material such as, for example, plastic or a composite. The light source(s)  54  may comprise, for example, light emitting diodes (LED), a reflective bulb, an incandescent bulb, or combinations thereof. Although the illustrated embodiment features the second decorative luminaries  52  as spherical members  56 , embodiments are not limited thereto, and thus, the second decorative luminaries  52  may have any decorative configuration or design that will fall within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure. 
     The second decorative luminary  52  may be incorporated anywhere along the length of a corresponding support arm  55 . The second decorative luminary  52  may be composed of a transparent material so that the light emitted by the light sources  54  illuminates through the second decorative luminary  52 . Examples of such decorative elements include, orbs, figurines, dangling emblems, and/or decorative weights made of any number of materials. The decorative elements are not limited to the examples provided herein, (for purposes of are illustrative only), and thus, may include an unlimited number of second decorative luminaries  52 . 
     In the example illustrated in  FIG. 12 , the control module  60  may be in electric communication, via wired communication or wireless communication (e.g., Ethernet, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, WiMAX, LTE, etc.), with the power module  40  and/or the decorative light module  50  to selectively control the light sources  53 ,  54 . For example, the control module  60  may selectively control the light sources  53 ,  54  in response to the detected spatial positioning of the housing  41  relative to a reference point. Such a reference point may comprise, for example, the support member  20 , the support surface of the light system  10 , an elevated support point of the light system  10 , etc. 
     In this regard, the control module  60  may comprise sensor architecture  61  (e.g., gravity, tilting, etc.) configured to detect pivoting of the housing  41  relative to the reference point when the housing  41  moves between a stationary positon and a pivoting position. Movement of the housing  41  via a force F may occur selectively via a user (e.g., manually touch or remote control via a controller) or involuntary, such as, for example, by receipt of an outside force (e.g., wind, etc.) by any relative component of the light system  10  that causes pivoting of the housing  41 . 
     The sensing architecture  61  may comprise, for example, one or more sensor devices such as, for example, tilt sensors. Embodiments, however, are not limited thereto, and may reasonably encompass any sensor device that permits practice of the embodiments. To detect pivoting of the housing  41 , the sensor devices may be arranged locally within the housing  41 . Embodiments, however, are not limited thereto, and may reasonably encompass arranging the sensor devices at any location outside of the housing  41  that permits practice of the embodiments. 
     In accordance with embodiments, the control module  60  is in electric communication with the sensor architecture  61 . The control module  60  comprises a computing system  62  that includes a processor and at least one computer readable storage medium to store a set of instructions which, when executed by the computing system  62 , causes the control module  60  to selectively control the light sources  53 ,  54  in response to the detected pivot position of the housing  41 . 
     In accordance with embodiments, control of the light sources  53 ,  54  by the control module  60  may include one or more of the following: (i) activating and deactivating each individual light source  53 ,  54 , (ii) controlling an illumination intensity or color of each individual light source  53 ,  54 , and (iii) controlling a sequence of illumination of each individual light source  53 ,  54 , (iv) activating and deactivating a selective group of light sources  53 ,  54 , (v) controlling an illumination intensity or color of a selective group of light sources  53 ,  54 , and (vi) controlling a sequence of illumination of a selective group of light sources  53 ,  54 . The control module  60  may also be in electrical communication with a remote controller that permits a user to selectively control the light sources  53 ,  54  from a remote distance to the light system  10 . Although the control module  60  may be arranged within the housing  41 , embodiments are not limited thereto, and may reasonably encompass locating the control module  70  at any location outside of the housing  41  that permits practice of the embodiments. Alternatively, in accordance with embodiments, the control module  70  may itself encompass the sensing function of the sensor architecture  61 . 
     In the example illustrated in  FIG. 8 , in operation, upon a detected pivoting of the housing  41  (and thus, the decorative light module  50 ) by the sensing device(s), an electric signal is transmitted by the sensor architecture  61  to the control module  60 . The control module  60  may then selectively activate and/or deactivate the light sources  53 ,  54  contemporaneously with the pivoting of the housing  41 . The light sources  53 ,  54  may be controlled by the control module  60  to illuminate light L in a predetermined pattern, or a random pattern that correlates with the respective movement of the support arm(s)  55 . When the respective support arm  55  moves in response to a force F exerted on either one of the housing  41 , a support arm  55 , or a spherical member  56 , the light sources  53 ,  54  are selectively controlled to give the visual appearance that the illuminated light L travels, flows, or moves along each support arm  55  to a corresponding spherical member  56 . 
     For example, if a force F is applied to the left spherical member  56  so as to pivot the housing  41  towards the left, the light sources  53 ,  54  are then controlled to give the visual appearance of traveling, flowing, or moving from right to left, beginning at the right spherical member  56 , then to the right support arm  55 , to the left support arm  55 , and terminating at the left spherical member  56 . Then, as the housing  41  pivots towards the right, the light sources  53 ,  54  are controlled to give the visual appearance of traveling, flowing, or moving from left to right, beginning at the left spherical member  56 , then to the left support arm  55 , to the right support arm  55 , and terminating at the right spherical member  56 . This controlled lighting effect continues until the support arm  55  have come to a complete rest and have resumed a balanced position. 
     Alternatively or additionally, as the left support arm  55  moves downwardly and the right support arm  55  moves upwardly, the light sources  53 ,  54  are controlled to give the visual appearance of traveling, flowing, or moving from right to left, beginning at the housing  41  towards the distal end of the left support arm  55 , whereas the illuminated light from the upwardly-moving right support arm  55  may appear to travel, flow, or move from the distal end of the right support arm  55  towards the housing  41 . The reverse effect happens upon transition of the left support arm  55  to an upward movement and a downward movement of the right support arm  55 . This controlled lighting effect continues until the support arm  55  have come to a complete rest and have resumed a balanced position. 
     Although the light may be selectively controlled to travel, flow, or move simultaneously through each support arm  55 , embodiments are not limited thereto. For example, alternatively, in response to a detected pivoting of the housing  41 , the control module  60  may selectively control the light sources  53 ,  54  through one support arm  55  at a time and/or permit continued illumination in one or more parts of the support arm  55  after the support arm  55  comes to a complete rest. 
     Accordingly, the light sources  53 ,  54  give the visual appearance of traveling, flowing, or moving from end-to-end of the light system  10  during the pivoting back-and-forth of the housing  41 . This “chasing light” effect continues up and down each support arm  55  until the housing  41  is at rest, i.e., discontinues its pivoting movement. When an external force F is exerted on the light system  10 , such as, for example, on a support arm  55 , the support arms  55  are thrown off balance, like a scale, causing the light apparatus to pivot back and forth. The pivoting incrementally decreases when the force is removed until the support arms  55  rest and resume their balanced position. 
     In the example illustrated in  FIG. 13 , a method  100  for controlling a light apparatus is provided. The method  100  may generally be implemented in the computing system  62  of the control module  60  illustrated in  FIG. 12 , and which is described herein. In particular, the method  100  may be implemented as one or more modules in a set of logic instructions stored in a non-transitory machine- or computer-readable storage medium such as random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), firmware, flash memory, etc., in configurable logic such as, for example, programmable logic arrays (PLAs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs), in fixed-functionality hardware logic using circuit technology such as, for example, application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) or transistor-transistor logic (TTL) technology, or any combination thereof. 
     For example, computer program code to carry out operations shown in the method  100  may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages, including an object-oriented programming language such as JAVA, SMALLTALK, C++ or the like and conventional procedural programming languages, such as the “C” programming language or similar programming languages. Additionally, logic instructions might include assembler instructions, instruction set architecture (ISA) instructions, machine instructions, machine dependent instructions, microcode, state-setting data, configuration data for integrated circuitry, state information that personalizes electronic circuitry and/or other structural components that are native to hardware (e.g., host processor, central processing unit/CPU, microcontroller, etc.). 
     As illustrated in the method  100 , illustrated processing block  101  provides for starting or activating the light system  10  via, for example, activating the power switch  45  or automatically via the photosensor described herein. 
     Illustrated processing block  102  provides for detecting movement or spatial positioning of any component of the light system  10  relative to a reference point. This may occur, for example, by detecting the pivoting (about a pivot axis) of the housing  41  relative to the support member  20 , the support surface of the light system  10 , an elevated support point of the light system  10 , etc. 
     Illustrated processing block  103  provides for controlling, in response to the detecting movement or spatial positioning, the light sources  53 ,  54 . Such control may occur for example, via the power module  40 . 
     In accordance with processing block  103 , selectively controlling the one or more light sources comprises controlling at least one of: (i) an illumination intensity or color of the one or more light sources, (ii) a sequence of illumination of the one or more light sources, (iii) an illumination intensity or color of a selective group of the one or more light sources, and (iv) a sequence of illumination of a selective group of the one or more light sources. 
     In accordance with processing block  103 , selectively controlling the one or more light sources comprises activating and deactivating at least one of: (i) the one or more light sources in a predetermined, synchronized manner relative to each other, and (ii) a selective group of the one or more light sources. 
     In accordance with processing block  103 , selectively controlling the one or more light sources comprises at least one of: (i) controlling an illumination intensity or color of the one or more light sources, (ii) controlling a sequence of illumination of the one or more light sources, (iii) controlling an illumination intensity or color of a selective group of the one or more light sources, (iv) controlling a sequence of illumination of a selective group of the one or more light sources, (v) activating and deactivating the one or more light sources in a predetermined, synchronized manner relative to each other, and (vi) activating and deactivating a selective group of the one or more light sources. 
     Illustrated processing block  104  provides for stopping control of the light sources  53 ,  54 . This may occur, for example, when the housing  41  is at rest, i.e., is no longer pivoting about a pivot axis. 
     In the example illustrated in  FIG. 14 , an embodiment of a light apparatus  200  comprises a decorative light module  201  that is to include a power module  220  including a housing configured for movement about a pivot axis between a stationary position and a pivot position, at least one decorative luminary  230  (e.g., the decorative luminary described hereinabove) having one or more light sources to emit light, and a control module  210  in electric communication with the power module  220  and/or the at least one decorative luminary  230 . The at least one decorative luminary  230  is configured for connection to the housing at an interface which is to establish electric communication between the power module  220  and the one or more light sources. The control module  210  comprises at least one sensor device to detect a spatial position of the housing relative to the support member. The control module  210  also comprises a computing system in electric communication with the at least one sensor device. The computing system includes a processor, and at least one computer readable storage medium to store a set of instructions which, when executed by the computing system, cause the control module to selectively control, in response to the detected spatial position, the one or more light sources. 
     Additional Notes and Examples 
     Example One may include a light system, comprising: a support member; a power module supported on the support member, the power module including a housing configured for movement about a pivot axis between a stationary position and a pivot position; at least one decorative luminary having one or more light sources to emit light, the at least one decorative luminary being configured for connection to the housing at an interface to establish electric communication between the one or more light sources and the power module; and a control module in electric communication with the power module, the control module including at least one sensor device to detect a spatial position of the housing relative to the support member, and a computing system in electric communication with the at least one sensor device, the computing system having a processor, and at least one computer readable storage medium to store a set of instructions which, when executed by the computing system, cause the control module to selectively control, in response to the detected spatial position, the one or more light sources. 
     Example 2 may include the light system of Example 1, wherein the power module comprises a solar circuit module with one or more solar panels to collect sunlight energy. 
     Example 3 may include the light system of Example 1, wherein the at least one decorative luminary is composed at least partially of a transparent material to be illuminated by the one or more light sources. 
     Example 4 may include the light system of Example 1, further comprising a support sleeve configured to support the housing on the support member at a connection point defining a pivot axis that facilitates movement of the power module about the pivot axis between a stationary position and one or more pivoting positions relative to the support member. 
     Example 5 may include the light system of Example 1, wherein selectively controlling the one or more light sources comprises activating and deactivating at least one of: the one or more light sources in a predetermined, synchronized manner relative to each other, and a selective group of the one or more light sources. 
     Example 6 may include the light system of Example 1, wherein selectively controlling the one or more light sources comprises controlling at least one of: an illumination intensity or color of the one or more light sources, a sequence of illumination of the one or more light sources, an illumination intensity or color of a selective group of the one or more light sources, and a sequence of illumination of a selective group of the one or more light sources. 
     Example 7 may include the light system of Example 1, wherein selectively controlling the one or more light sources comprises at least one of: activating and deactivating the one or more light sources in a predetermined, synchronized manner relative to each other, activating and deactivating a selective group of the one or more light sources, controlling an illumination intensity or color of the one or more light sources, controlling a sequence of illumination of the one or more light sources, controlling an illumination intensity or color of a selective group of the one or more light sources, and controlling a sequence of illumination of a selective group of the one or more light sources. 
     Example 8 may include the light system of Example 1, wherein the at least one decorative luminary comprises a first decorative luminary extending from the housing and a decorative luminary supported by the first decorative luminary. 
     Example 9 may include a light apparatus, comprising: a decorative light module including: a power module including a housing configured for movement about a pivot axis between a stationary position and a pivot position, at least one decorative luminary having one or more light sources to emit light, the at least one decorative luminary being configured for connection to the housing at an interface to establish electric communication between the power module and the one or more light sources, and a control module in electric communication with the power module, the control module including at least one sensor device to detect a spatial position of the housing relative to the support member, and a computing system in electric communication with the at least one sensor device, the computing system having a processor, and at least one computer readable storage medium to store a set of instructions which, when executed by the computing system, cause the control module to selectively control, in response to the detected spatial position, the one or more light sources. 
     Example 10 may include the light apparatus of Example 9, wherein the power module comprises a solar circuit module with one or more solar panels to collect solar energy. 
     Example 11 may include the light apparatus of Example 9, wherein the at least one decorative luminary is composed at least partially of a transparent material to be illuminated by the one or more light sources. 
     Example 12 may include the light apparatus of Example 9, further comprising a support sleeve configured to support the housing at a connection point defining a pivot axis that facilitates movement of the power module about the pivot axis between a stationary position and one or more pivoting positions. 
     Example 13 may include the light apparatus of Example 9, wherein selectively controlling the one or more light sources comprises activating and deactivating at least one of: the one or more light sources in a predetermined, synchronized manner relative to each other, and a selective group of the one or more light sources. 
     Example 14 may include the light apparatus of Example 9, wherein selectively controlling the one or more light sources comprises controlling at least one of: an illumination intensity or color of the one or more light sources, a sequence of illumination of the one or more light sources, an illumination intensity or color of a selective group of the one or more light sources, and a sequence of illumination of a selective group of the one or more light sources. 
     Example 15 may include the light apparatus of Example 9, wherein selectively controlling the one or more light sources comprises at least one of: activating and deactivating the one or more light sources in a predetermined, synchronized manner relative to each other, activating and deactivating a selective group of the one or more light sources, controlling an illumination intensity or color of the one or more light sources, controlling a sequence of illumination of the one or more light sources, controlling an illumination intensity or color of a selective group of the one or more light sources, and controlling a sequence of illumination of a selective group of the one or more light sources. 
     Example 16 may include the light apparatus of Example 9, wherein the at least one decorative luminary comprises a first decorative luminary extending from the housing and a decorative luminary supported by the first decorative luminary. 
     Example 17 may include a method of controlling a light apparatus, comprising: detecting a spatial positioning of a housing of the light apparatus relative to a reference point; and selectively controlling, in response to the detecting spatial positioning, one or more light sources of the light apparatus. 
     Example 18 may include the method of Example 17, wherein selectively controlling the one or more light sources comprises activating and deactivating at least one of: the one or more light sources in a predetermined, synchronized manner relative to each other, and a selective group of the one or more light sources. 
     Example 19 may include the method of Example 17, wherein selectively controlling the one or more light sources comprises controlling at least one of: an illumination intensity or color of the one or more light sources, a sequence of illumination of the one or more light sources, an illumination intensity or color of a selective group of the one or more light sources, and a sequence of illumination of a selective group of the one or more light sources. 
     Example 20 may include the method of Example 17, wherein selectively controlling the one or more light sources comprises at least one of: activating and deactivating the one or more light sources in a predetermined, synchronized manner relative to each other, activating and deactivating a selective group of the one or more light sources, controlling an illumination intensity or color of the one or more light sources, controlling a sequence of illumination of the one or more light sources, controlling an illumination intensity or color of a selective group of the one or more light sources, and controlling a sequence of illumination of a selective group of the one or more light sources. 
     The term “coupled” or “connected” may be used herein to refer to any type of relationship, direct or indirect, between the components in question, and may apply to electrical, mechanical, fluid, optical, electromagnetic, electromechanical or other connections. In addition, the terms “first,” “second,” etc. are used herein only to facilitate discussion, and carry no particular temporal or chronological significance unless otherwise indicated. 
     This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the preferred embodiments, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of embodiments is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. Aspects from the various embodiments described, as well as other known equivalents for each such aspects, may be mixed and matched by one of ordinary skill in the art to construct additional embodiments and techniques in accordance with principles of this application. 
     LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS 
       10  Light System 
       20  Support member 
       21  Proximal end of support member 
       22  Distal end of support member 
       30  Light apparatus 
       40  Power module 
       41  Power module housing 
       42  Solar panel(s) 
       43  Circuit Board 
       44  Battery 
       45  Power switch 
       46  Support Sleeve 
       47  Connection point 
       48  Connection interface 
       49  Electrical interface connector 
       50  Decorative Light Module 
       51  1 st  decorative luminary 
       52  2 nd  decorative luminary 
       53  Light source(s) (1 st  decorative luminary) 
       54  Light source(s) (2 nd  decorative luminary) 
       55  Support arms 
       56  Spherical member 
       57  Connector 
       58  Proximal end of support arm 
       60  Control module 
       61  Sensor architecture 
       62  Computing system