Patent Publication Number: US-2023164897-A1

Title: Apparatus, method, and system for producing led fireworks and theatrical effects

Description:
This application is related to and claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/281,839, filed Nov. 22, 2021, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The disclosure generally relates to emulating fireworks using a light source rather than traditional pyrotechnic materials. More specifically, the disclosure relates to producing fireworks and other theatrical effects from a mobile LED lighting system which (i) does not pose the same flammability issue as traditional fireworks, (ii) can be used in a variety of settings and/or producing a variety of effects, and (iii) can be used multiple times. 
     BACKGROUND 
     It is well known that fireworks are a fundamental theatrical experience for many people. However, there are individuals and certain settings that cannot experience traditional fireworks—concerns with flammability from traditional pyrotechnic materials often leads to a ban on fireworks in areas prone to drought, for example. As another example, densely populated residential areas often lack the space to safely execute a fireworks show. While there are options available to some individuals—such as traveling to a fireworks show—and some settings that can routinely host fireworks shows—such as stadiums and racetracks—fireworks shows are often relegated to a single performance once a year. However, the desire for theatrical experiences is year-round for many. 
     The art lacks safe, portable, multi-use alternatives to traditional fireworks, and while the proliferation of homegrown LED lightshows has approximated fireworks on a very small scale and in some regards, much more can be done to emulate the look and feel of a true fireworks show—and further, enhance the overall performance to create a more theatrical experience. 
     SUMMARY 
     For areas that cannot make use of traditional fireworks, there is a need for a suitable replacement—ideally, something that does not pose a burning hazard, can be used in residential areas (as well as more traditional areas), and can emulate the look and feel of traditional fireworks. And while a direct replacement for traditional fireworks is desirable, it would be advantageous if such a replacement was also multi-use so that a major deficiency in the art—namely, a very small window when fireworks shows are available for viewing—is overcome. 
     With the advent of LED lighting (e.g., because of the ability to color tune to closely match those which are naturally produced by elements used in the fireworks industry) there is an opportunity to produce lighting effects which emulate fireworks—to the point that an entire fireworks show in an array of colors and effects (e.g., sparkle, starburst) can be produced with no traditional pyrotechnic materials. However, the use of LED lighting for this purpose has been, to date, for small scale, individual use and enjoyment. 
     It is therefore a principle object, feature, advantage, or aspect of the present disclosure to improve over the state of the art and/or address problems, issues, or deficiencies in the art. 
     Envisioned is an LED lighting system with additional features and advantages which improve over the state of the art. For example, envisioned is an enhanced theatrical experience via coordinating control of the LEDs with sound and/or smoke effects. Also envisioned are apparatus and methods for making the aforementioned mobile so to reach a variety of individuals and settings. Still further, the theatrical experience can be enhanced via objects (whether stationary or mobile) temporarily highlighted against a dark sky using ultraviolet light or phosphorescent coating, and by transient sensory-type effects such as fog, bubbles, music, other sounds. Also, different kinds of lighting effects such as lasers and cold spark machines could provide additional theatrical effects. 
     Further objects, features, advantages, or aspects of the present disclosure may include one or more of the following: apparatus and methods for creating a variety of fireworks lighting effects (including, but not limited to, one or more of center burst effect, end burst effect, starburst effect, tail effect, sparkle effect, pinwheel effect, and fountain/waterfall effect), apparatus and methods for synchronizing sound and/or smoke effects with said fireworks lighting effects, and apparatus and methods for providing supplemental or standalone theatrical effects (including, but not limited to, one or more of ultraviolet or phosphorescent object effects, smoke, bubble, or other non-lighting effects, laser effects, and additional sound or music effects). 
     The details of one or more examples of the disclosure are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, objects, and advantages of the disclosure will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
       The following drawings are illustrative of particular examples of the present disclosure and therefore do not limit the scope of the disclosure. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, though examples can include the scale illustrated, and are intended for use in conjunction with the explanations in the following detailed description wherein like reference characters denote like elements. Examples of the present disclosure will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings. 
         FIG.  1    illustrates a state-of-the-art mobile lighting system, here fully extended and positioned at a site to provide temporary lighting. 
         FIG.  2    illustrates  FIG.  1    as modified according to aspects of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  3    illustrates a first embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure; here an LED fireworks apparatus with a center burst LED lighting fixture and radially extending arms, each of which includes some number of LEDs generally in a linear array. 
         FIG.  4    illustrates a second embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure; here an LED fireworks apparatus with a center burst LED lighting fixture, radially extending arms with no LEDs thereupon, and one or more LED lighting fixtures affixed at a distal end and/or intermediate length of said arms for additional theatrical bursts. 
         FIG.  5    illustrates a third embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure; here an LED fireworks apparatus with a center burst LED lighting fixture, radially extending arms with no LEDs thereupon, with perforations in said arms such that light from one or more laser devices contained in said arms extends outwardly from the apparatus. 
         FIG.  6    illustrates a fourth embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure; here an LED fireworks apparatus with a center UV LED lighting fixture (i.e., light emitted is at least significantly in the UV range rather than significantly in the visible range as in other embodiments) and radially extending arms, each of which includes some manner of UV-activated material (e.g., decals, paint) designed to provide theatrical effects when the center fixture is energized. 
         FIG.  7    illustrates a fifth embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure; here an LED fireworks apparatus with no center fixture (instead including apparatus for positionally affixing and directionally orienting one or more devices to provide transient sensory-type effects) and radially extending arms, each of which includes some number of LEDs generally in a linear array. 
         FIG.  8    illustrates a support structure assembly which could be used with any of the aforementioned embodiments according to aspects of the present disclosure. 
         FIGS.  9 A-E  illustrate various views of a center support subassembly of the support structure assembly of  FIG.  8   .  FIG.  9 A  illustrates a back perspective view,  FIG.  9 B  illustrates a top view of  FIG.  9 A ,  FIG.  9 C  illustrates a back view of  FIG.  9 A ,  FIG.  9 D  illustrates a right-side view of  FIG.  9 A , and  FIG.  9 E  illustrates a front view of  FIG.  9 A . 
         FIGS.  10 A-D  illustrate various views of a resilient member subassembly of the support structure assembly of  FIG.  8   .  FIG.  10 A  illustrates a perspective view,  FIG.  10 B  illustrates a front view, and  FIG.  10 C  illustrates a side view.  FIG.  10 D  illustrates a greatly enlarged, partial perspective view detailing the interaction of the resilient member subassembly with the center support subassembly of the support structure assembly of  FIG.  8   . 
         FIGS.  11 A  and B illustrate how the various apparatuses of the aforementioned embodiments are wired, positionally affixed in situ, and directionally oriented in the manner illustrated in  FIG.  2   .  FIG.  11 A  illustrates in detail the interaction of the wiring with a crane jib (note the rest of the crane assembly is omitted for brevity).  FIG.  11 B  illustrates Detail B of  FIG.  11 A . 
         FIG.  12    illustrates one possible method of assembling the mobile lighting system of  FIGS.  2 - 11 B  and preparing such for performing a fireworks show according to aspects of the present disclosure. 
         FIGS.  13 A-J  illustrate images of various, non-limiting lighting effects which may be produced at a fireworks show in accordance with the method of  FIG.  12   .  FIG.  13 A  illustrates a center burst effect,  FIG.  13 B  illustrates a sparkle effect coupled with an end burst effect,  FIG.  13 C  illustrates a center burst effect coupled with a starburst effect,  FIG.  13 D  illustrates a multi-color starburst effect,  FIG.  13 E  illustrates a solid-color starburst effect coupled with a multi-color tail effect,  FIG.  13 F  illustrates a traveling multi-color tail effect,  FIG.  13 G  illustrates a sparkle effect,  FIG.  13 H  illustrates a sparkle effect coupled with a multi-color starburst effect,  FIG.  131    illustrates a pinwheel effect with travel indicated in the direction of the white arrow, and  FIG.  13 J  illustrates a fountain or waterfall effect (depending on directional orientation of apparatuses when positioned by the crane jib of  FIG.  11 A ). 
         FIG.  14    illustrates Detail A of  FIG.  3    and including optional roller assembly  1500 . 
         FIGS.  15 A  and B illustrate installation of an optional air cannon with objects adapted to provide a transient sensory-type effect as can be seen in  FIG.  15 C . 
         FIG.  16    illustrates  FIG.  1    as modified according to aspects of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  17    illustrates a sixth embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure that is similarly or identically configured as the embodiment of  FIG.  3    except that the sixth embodiment includes a radially intermediate ring of stabilizers and a radially outer ring of stabilizers. 
         FIG.  18    illustrates a seventh embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure that is similarly or identically configured as the embodiment of  FIG.  4    except that the seventh embodiment includes a radially intermediate ring of stabilizers. 
         FIG.  19    illustrates an eighth embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure that is similarly or identically configured as the embodiment of  FIG.  5    except that the eighth embodiment includes a radially outer ring of stabilizers. 
         FIG.  20    illustrates a ninth embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure that is similarly or identically configured as that of  FIG.  6    except that the ninth embodiment includes a radially inner intermediate ring of stabilizers, a radially outer intermediate ring of stabilizers, and a radially outermost ring of stabilizers. 
         FIG.  21    illustrates a tenth embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure that is similarly or identically configured as that of  FIG.  7    except that the tenth embodiment includes a radially inner intermediate ring of stabilizers, a radially outer intermediate ring of stabilizers, and a radially outermost ring of stabilizers. 
         FIG.  22    illustrates an eleventh embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure that is similarly or identically configured as that of  FIG.  8    except that the eleventh embodiment includes a radially intermediate ring of stabilizers, and a radially outermost ring of stabilizers. 
         FIG.  23    illustrates a connector structure assembly and a ring support structure, which could be used with any of the aforementioned embodiments according to aspects of the present disclosure. More specifically, the interplay between the stabilizers and the arm of the fireworks apparatus provided by a slop joint is shown that allows a small amount of movement of the arm and the stabilizers. 
         FIG.  24    illustrates an arm portion with an attached support structure which could be used with any of the aforementioned embodiments according to aspects of the present disclosure. More specifically, the stabilizers are shown in a detached stated and folded down to each transport. 
         FIG.  25    illustrates a hinge structure assembly as part of a ring support structure, which could be used with any of the aforementioned embodiments according to aspects of the present disclosure. More specifically, an adjustable joint is shown for adjusting the effective length of the stabilizer ring. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The following detailed description is exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the techniques or systems described herein in any way. Rather, the following description provides some practical illustrations for implementing examples of the techniques or systems described herein. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many of the noted examples have a variety of suitable alternatives. 
     To further an understanding of the present disclosure, specific exemplary embodiments according to the present disclosure will be described in detail. Frequent mention will be made in this description to the drawings. Reference numbers will be used to indicate certain parts in the drawings. Unless otherwise stated, the same reference numbers will be used to indicate the same parts throughout the drawings. Further, similar reference numbers (e.g.,  702 ,  802 ,  902 ,  1002 ,  1102 ) will be used to indicate similar parts or functionality between embodiments. 
     Regarding terminology, terms such as “means”, “devices”, “elements”, “parts”, “portions”, “structure”, “components”, and “members” may be used interchangeably herein, in the singular or plural, by way of convenience and not depart from aspects of the present disclosure, nor place limiting effects on aspects of the present disclosure unless explicitly stated otherwise. 
     Also, terms such as “having”, “including”, “with”, etc. or forms thereof are to be interpreted as being open, not limiting the parts of a structure that may be added to that structure. The term “generally linear”, “linear array” or forms thereof are to be interpreted to include arrays of items such as LEDs that follow a sweep path that is at least partially straight or is slightly curved so that a tangent at one end of the array forms an angle with a tangent at another end of the array that is less than 40 degrees. 
     Further regarding terminology, terms such as “show”, “emulate”, “theatrical effects”, and “theatrical experience” have been used to describe an experience, a feeling, or the like in response to the present disclosure (particularly when compared to fireworks of a traditional pyrotechnic nature). It is important to note that experiences are subjective, and that use of any of the aforementioned terms should not be considered limiting in terms of feelings evoked, accuracy in simulating or emulating traditional fireworks, or generally how the disclosure might be practiced or who might benefit from the present disclosure. Still further regarding terminology, the terms “lighting effects” and “transient sensory-type effects” have been used to differentiate between theatrical effects which are more or less both stationary and lighting-based—for example, even with pinwheel lighting effects the lights themselves do not physically move to achieve the effect—and theatrical effects which are not stationary or derive a desired effect from movement or ephemera (even if lighting-based)—for example, objects shot from an air cannon that provide a temporary, traveling effect and are later physically removed from the ground at a site. These terms are used by way of convenience to better describe both the variety of effects and the multi-use benefit of the present disclosure and should not be considered limiting in terms of what sort of theatrical experience could be provided by the present disclosure. 
     An example embodiment envisions a state-of-the-art mobile lighting system—for example, a 15-ton crane with outriggers installed on a vehicle or as may otherwise be described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,423,471, incorporated by reference herein in its entirety—wherein the mobile lighting is replaced with any of a variety of apparatuses later discussed, said apparatuses installed or otherwise mounted to a customized support structure assembly which is gripped, positionally affixed in situ, and directionally oriented by a custom crane jib; see  FIG.  1   . As can be seen, a state-of-the-art mobile lighting system  10  generally includes: mobility means  200  which generally includes a combination of vehicle, stabilizing elements, and bed for electronics, generator for powering devices, controls, and storage; a crane assembly  100  which typically includes a combination of boom and jib (and oftentimes cooling lines, hydraulics, and other elements); and a lighting assembly  300  which typically includes some number of light-producing elements, light directing devices, light redirecting devices, knuckles, crossarms, and power regulating devices (if not already on the bed of mobility means  200 ). In practice, mobility means  200  are situated near a venue  400  (here, a stadium), crane assembly  100  is raised, and lighting assembly  300  is aimed such that state-of-the-art mobile lighting system  10  provides temporary or more permanent supplemental lighting for the venue. This same approach can be taken for a mobile lighting system  11  designed according to the present disclosure; see  FIG.  2   . Here, mobility means  200  and crane assembly  100  are predominantly the same as in  FIG.  1   , but lighting assembly  300  has been replaced with an assembly  600  of any number or combination of apparatuses together with said customized support structure assembly, which is gripped, positionally affixed in situ, and directionally oriented by a custom crane jib assembly  500 . Several non-limiting, specific examples of apparatuses which can be used in mobile lighting system  11  are presently discussed. 
     A first embodiment (hereinafter “Embodiment 1”) in accordance with at least one aspect of the present disclosure envisions an LED fireworks apparatus  700  with a center burst LED lighting fixture and radially extending arms, each of which includes some number of LEDs generally in a linear array; see  FIG.  3   . As can be seen, center fixture  701  is affixed to a portion  702  of the aforementioned customized support structure assembly ( FIGS.  8 - 11 B , later discussed) and generally comprises a plurality of LEDs with a single light directing device (here, a secondary lens) so to produce a generally intense, concentrated at the center of the apparatus which is controllable in terms of intensity and color wirelessly—for example, model SMART+ WIFI Flood 30W available from LEDVANCE GmbH, Garching, Germany—though a diffuser material could be added to provide a more diffuse light, if desired. Also affixed to the customized support structure assembly and extending radially and outwardly from center fixture  701  are a plurality (here, nine) of arms  703  (e.g., ASTM A519 grade 1026 carbon steel, ⅛ inch thick, 1 inch ID tubing creating a lit diameter of roughly 6 feet across apparatus  700 ); the finish is chosen so arms  703  do not compete with the lighting effects, the material is chosen for its resistance to wind load and ability to support LED lighting fixtures (discussed in other embodiments), and the length is chosen because it is long enough to cause an arching or draping of arms  703  in situ (e.g., when lifted 100+ feet) which more closely emulates a traditional fireworks show than if arms  703  were rigid and essentially linear when elevated, though, of course, this could differ. 
     Affixed (e.g., via cable tie) to arms  703  are positioning members  704  (e.g., blackened polycarbonate sheet) with holes sized to resiliently restrain, positional affix in situ, and directionally orient LEDs  705  (here, each having an internal driver to reduce the amount of wiring  706  traveling back down to mobility means  200 ); for example, any model of Smart Pixel LEDs available from Wire Watts, LLC, Alpharetta, Ga., USA. As illustrated, wiring  706  connecting different runs of LEDs  705  is free hanging, but depending on the final size of apparatus  700 , wind conditions, fully extended length of crane assembly  100 , and the like, it may be preferable to run wiring (if such is sufficiently isolation from physical and electrical interference) inside of generally hollow arms  703 . 
     An alternative embodiment (hereinafter “Embodiment 2”) in accordance with at least one aspect of the present disclosure envisions an LED fireworks apparatus  800  with a center burst LED lighting fixture, radially extending arms with no LEDs thereupon, and one or more LED lighting fixtures affixed at a distal end and/or intermediate length of said arms for additional theatrical effects. Here, center fixture  801  is affixed to portion  802  of the aforementioned customized support structure assembly ( FIGS.  8 - 11 B , later discussed) and generally comprises a plurality of RGB LEDs (here, approximately 300 model XM-L color LEDs available from CreeLED, Inc., Durham, N.C., USA) each of which includes a light directing device (here, narrow beam secondary lenses produced in-house, though there are many commercially available optics vendors). The same or similar LED lighting fixtures  805  are installed at one or more intermediate or distal positions on arms  803 A/ 803 B; by way of example and not by way of limitation, one arm  803 A/ 803 B is illustrated with both an intermediate fixture  805 D and a distal fixture  805 A, one arm  803 A/ 803 B is illustrated with only an intermediate fixture  805 C, and several arms  803 A/ 803 B are illustrated with only a distal fixture  805 B. In practice, because there are more total arms (here, sixteen) and LED fixtures  805  are much larger and heavier than individual LEDs  705  of Embodiment 1, and because the total lit diameter is greater than in Embodiment 1 (here, approximately 60 feet across apparatus  800 ), it is likely at least a portion of the radially extending arms (here, portion  803 A) needs to be more substantial or rigid than portion  803 B; for example, portion  803 A may be ¾ inch thick ASTM A519 grade 1026 carbon steel tubing as opposed to ⅛ inch thick tubing in portion  803 B (which is comparable to part  703  of Embodiment 1, but much longer). 
     An alternative embodiment (hereinafter “Embodiment 3”) in accordance with at least one aspect of the present disclosure envisions an LED fireworks apparatus  900  with a center burst LED lighting fixture, radially extending arms with no LEDs thereupon, with perforations in said arms such that light from one or more laser devices contained in said arms extends outwardly from the apparatus for additional theatrical effects. Here, center fixture  901  is of the same or similar design to that of center fixture  801  in Embodiment 2; likewise, portion  902  is the same or similar to portion  802  of Embodiment 2, and substantial/rigid arm portion  903 A is similar to portion  803 A of Embodiment 2. As previously described for parts  703  and  803 A/B, parts  903 A are predominantly hollow—which allows for insertion of a laser device visible to persons dozens or more feet away yet not so intense as to be dangerous (see, for example, laser devices used in U.S. Pat. No. 7,500,764 incorporated by reference herein) such that laser light  905  projects through perforations in portion  903 B to create a safely viewed lighting effect. 
     An alternative embodiment (hereinafter “Embodiment 4”) in accordance with at least one aspect of the present disclosure envisions an LED fireworks apparatus  1000  with a center ultraviolet (UV) LED lighting fixture  1001  (i.e., light emitted is at least significantly in the UV range rather than significantly in the visible range as in other embodiments) and radially extending arms, each of which includes some manner of UV-activated material (e.g., decals, paint) designed to provide theatrical effects when the center fixture is energized. Here center fixture  1001  (e.g., DragonX model YR-P0354SUV available from Lighting Geek Entertainment Inc., Richmond, Canada) is affixed to portion  1002  (which is the same or similar to portions  702 ,  802 , and  902  of the previous embodiments) and provides an enhanced theatrical experience when parts  1005  of arm portions  1003 A and/or  1003 B (which are the same or similar to arm portions  803 A/B of Embodiment 2) fluoresce when center fixture  1001  is energized. 
     An alternative embodiment (hereinafter “Embodiment 5”) in accordance with at least one aspect of the present disclosure envisions an LED fireworks apparatus  1100  with no center fixture (instead including apparatus for positionally affixing and directionally orienting one or more devices to provide transient sensory-type effects) and radially extending arms, each of which includes some number of LEDs generally in a linear array. Here, LED fireworks apparatus  1100  is affixed to portion  1102  (which is the same or similar to portions  702 ,  802 ,  902 , and  1002  of the previous embodiments) but instead of a center fixture, the center space of the apparatus has additional structure (e.g., steel brackets) for mounting a smoke machine  1101 A (e.g., model Fog Fury Jett available from ADJ Products, LLC, Los Angeles, Calif., USA) and a bubble machine  1101 B (e.g., model Fobbles F4 available from Froggy&#39;s Fog, Columbia, Tenn., USA) adapted to produce transient sensory-type effects. If desired, smoke  1106 A from part  1101 A could be synced with LEDs  1105  so to better emulate a traditional fireworks show. Alternatively, or additionally, bubble solution used for bubbles  1106 B from part  1101 B could include a phosphorescent or UV dye (e.g., model Tekno Bubbles also available from Froggy&#39;s Fog) to provide an enhanced theatrical experience; though it is of note this might require a different set or subset of LEDs  1105  emitting in a different range (e.g., 400 nm) to yield the greatest impact. Other parts  1103 ,  1104 , and  1105  are the same or similar to parts  703 ,  704 , and  705 , respectively, of Embodiment 1—with the exception that wiring is shielded and run internal to arm  1103 , and arm  1103  is much longer (here, a lit diameter similar to Embodiment 2). 
     All of the aforementioned exemplary embodiments make use of a support structure assembly  1200  ( FIG.  8   ) which provides (i) gripping surfaces for custom crane jib assembly  500  (see  FIGS.  11 A  and B), (ii) means for mounting LED fireworks apparatus components (see  FIGS.  9 A-E ), and (iii) means for resiliently restraining radially extending arms (and any part contained therein or affixed thereto) yet allowing for the more naturally looking arching/draping (see  FIGS.  10 A-D ). 
     As can be seen from  FIGS.  8 ,  22 , and  9 A -E, center support subassembly  1210  generally comprises an outer perimeter portion  1212  on the order of 8 feet in diameter—which correlates to parts  802 ,  902 ,  1002 , and  1102  of Embodiments 2-5—and an inner perimeter portion  1218  on the order of 2 feet in diameter—which correlates to part  702  of Embodiment 1—with strengthening ribs  1217  therebetween; as envisioned, parts  1212 ,  1213 ,  1217 , and  1218  are formed from 1×1×0.12 P&amp;O ASTM A513 grade square tubing available from a number of commercially available sources, though this could differ. Center support subassembly  1210  further comprises a number of annular members  1214  on outer perimeter portion  1212  and annular members  1215  on inner perimeter portion  1218  each of which positionally affixes a radially extending arm when a threaded bolt is tightened against said arm (see  FIG.  10 D ). Center support subassembly  1210  further comprises members  1213  each of which (i) interposes annular member pairs  1214 / 1215 , (ii) is run in a perpendicular direction to pairs  1214 / 1215 , and (iii) is adapted with double eyelets on both ends for said resilient restraining means (later discussed). 
     As can also be seen from  FIGS.  8 ,  22 , and  9 A , center support subassembly  1210  further comprises some number of mounting interfaces  1219 A-D any of which may be better suited than another for the various apparatuses and devices needed to produce the lighting and transient sensory-type effects previously described and later illustrated; note that for clarity only part  1219 D is illustrated in  FIGS.  9 B-E . For example, mounting interface  1219 D is a round aluminum plate-type interface—which is well suited for center LED fixtures (and would serve as an effective heat sink). Shelf-like mounting interface  1219 A may be best suited for oddly shaped devices such as bubble machines, smoke/fog machines, cold spark machines, or air cannons (later discussed). Bracket-like mounting interfaces  1219 B may be well suited for heavy parts—for example, enclosures which house controllers (e.g., any model of pixel controller available from HolidayCoro, Houston, Tex., USA), power supplies (e.g., 12V power supplies also available from HolidayCoro), fans (as are available from a number of commercial sources), and associated wiring and connectors for control and programming of any of the aforementioned (e.g., any model of XConnect connector from aforementioned Wired Watts and any model of DMX wiring, Ethernet wiring, or other wiring capable of carrying e.g., SPI data using WS2811 pixel protocol). Mounting interface type  1219 C may be best suited for apparatuses that need to rotate freely or are mounted in a non-standard orientation (e.g., via clamps). 
     Lastly, center support subassembly  1210  further comprises a portion  1211  and a portion  1216  which are adapted for being gripped and pivoted by custom jib assembly  500 , respectively. As can be seen from  FIG.  11 A , custom jib assembly  500  includes a hydraulically operated portion  502  which, in response to a control (e.g., at the bed of mobility means  200 ), pivots subassembly  1210  (e.g., on the order of  20  degrees upward or downward with respect to an axis extending along the length of part  1211 ) when part  502  is pivotably secured (e.g., via bolt and nut combination) to part  1216 . A main jib body  501  includes hooks  504  at the distal end to grip and clamp down on part  1211  so to positionally affix and orient subassembly  1210  when lifted without pinching or interfering with what will be referred to as an umbilical cord  503 , so called since it may employ one or more cords to supply power, communication, etc. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, these cords may not be inside a single umbilical cord but may be separate cords. 
     While the precise composition of umbilical cord  503  will differ depending on the needs of the application, devices mounted to support structure assembly  1200 , need for electrical shielding to avoid impacting control signals, or anticipated wind loading, for example, umbilical cord  503  will generally comprise in one or more bundles (i) wiring for Ethernet, DMX, E1.31, or any combination thereof; (ii) power supply wiring for one or more strings of LEDs and/or LED lighting fixtures; and (iii) a lightweight support line or cable (e.g., ½ inch DYNEEMA® performance rope available from Koninklijke DSM N.V., Heerlen, Netherlands) to better ensure safe operation, correct orientation in situ, and prevent twisting of parts when elevated. 
     It is also of note that the presence of an umbilical cord  503  presents a unique opportunity for additional lighting effects; this is illustrated in  FIG.  11 B . Here, LEDs  505  (which may be the same or similar to integral driver LEDs  705  and  1105 ) together with their wiring  507  are spiral-wrapped and secured via cable tie  506  at approximately 1 inch increments across the total length of umbilical cord  503 ; here, approximately 160 feet, though this depends on both the total extended length capacity of crane assembly  100  and limitations on data communication using the aforementioned means and protocol. Having LEDs leading from the ground up to any of Embodiments 1-5 (and vice versa) allows for an enhanced theatrical experience that more closely emulates a traditional fireworks show insomuch that tail effects can be produced (later discussed). 
     The other important subassembly which forms a part of support structure assembly  1200  is a resilient member subassembly  1220 ; see  FIGS.  8 ,  22 , and  10 A -D. Here, resilient member subassembly  1220  includes a plurality of cables  1221  (e.g., stainless steel, 1×7 strand, 1/16 inch aircraft cable available from Fortune Rope, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA) with associated fastening devices;  FIGS.  10 A-C  shows cables  1221  as they exist in situ with parts  1212  and  1218  (not labeled) overlaid for context. Each cable is secured to center support subassembly  1210  at a proximate end  1225  via a removable fastening device  1226  (here, a threaded nut and bolt combination) inserted through an eyelet of part  1213 . This type of connection is repeated for one or two locations at each radially extending arm, at an intermediate connection point  1223 , at a distal connection point  1224 , or at both an intermediate and distal connection points  1223 / 1224 . In this sense, radial extending arms  703 ,  803 A/B,  903 A/B,  1003 A/B, and  1103  may have one or two sets of double eyelets along their length to establish the connection illustrated at point  1225  in  FIG.  10 D , though it is of note that eyelets are not illustrated in  FIGS.  3 - 7   . Lastly, to achieve a desired level of tension, support, and/or natural drape, an adjustable device  1222  (e.g., any model of stainless steel jaw &amp; jaw turnbuckle available from US Cargo Control, Urbana, Iowa, USA) is included at least at proximate connection point  1225 . 
       FIG.  16    illustrates  FIG.  1    as modified according to aspects of the present disclosure. The example of  FIG.  16    is similar to the example of  FIG.  2   , with the inclusion of support ring  1610 A (may also be referred to a stabilizer ring) and support ring  1610 B (may also be referred to as a stabilizer ring, which each include support beams connected by one or more of hinges  1608 . Otherwise, mobility means  200  and crane assembly  100  are predominantly the same as in  FIG.  1   , but lighting assembly  300  has been replaced with an assembly or LED fireworks apparatus  1700 ,  1800 ,  1900 , etc. of any number or combination of apparatuses together with said customized support structure assembly is gripped, positionally affixed in situ, and directionally oriented by a custom crane jib assembly  500 . Several non-limiting, specific examples of apparatuses which can be used in mobile lighting system  11  are presently discussed. However, it should be noted that no extended arm may be needed in some embodiments of the present disclosure. In fact, a custom crane jib or a crane in general may not be needed in various embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, the fireworks apparatus may be permanently installed on top of the roof of a stadium or a ballpark, etc. 
     A sixth embodiment (hereinafter “Embodiment 6”) in accordance with at least one aspect of the present disclosure envisions an LED fireworks apparatus  1700  with a center burst LED lighting fixture and radially extending arms, each of which includes some number of LEDs generally in a linear array; see  FIG.  17   .  FIG.  17    illustrates a sixth embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure; here an LED fireworks apparatus with a center burst LED lighting fixture and radially extending arms, each of which includes some number of LEDs generally in a linear array. As can be seen, center fixture  701  is affixed to a portion  702  of the aforementioned customized support structure assembly ( FIGS.  8 - 11 B and  22   , later discussed) and generally comprises a plurality of LEDs with a single light directing device (here, a secondary lens) so to produce a generally intense, concentrated at the center of the apparatus which is controllable in terms of intensity and color wirelessly—for example, model SMART+ WIFI Flood 30W available from LEDVANCE GmbH, Garching, Germany—though a diffuser material could be added to provide a more diffuse light, if desired. Also affixed to the customized support structure assembly and extending radially and outwardly from center fixture  701  are a plurality (here, nine) of arms  703  (e.g., ASTM A519 grade 1026 carbon steel, ⅛ inch thick, 1 inch ID tubing creating a lit diameter of roughly 6 feet across apparatus  700 ); the finish is chosen so arms  703  do not compete with the lighting effects, the material is chosen for its resistance to wind load and ability to support LED lighting fixtures (discussed in other embodiments), and the length is chosen because it is long enough to cause an arching or draping of arms  703  in situ (e.g., when lifted 100+ feet) which more closely emulates a traditional fireworks show than if arms  703  were rigid and essentially linear when elevated, though, of course, this could differ. 
     Affixed (e.g., via cable tie) to arms  703  are positioning members  704  (e.g., blackened polycarbonate sheet) with holes sized to resiliently restrain, positional affix in situ, and directionally orient LEDs  705  (here, each having an internal driver to reduce the amount of wiring  706  traveling back down to mobility means  200 ); for example, any model of Smart Pixel LEDs available from Wire Watts, LLC, Alpharetta, Ga., USA. As illustrated, wiring  706  connecting different runs of LEDs  705  is free hanging, but depending on the final size of apparatus  700 , wind conditions, fully extended length of crane assembly  100 , and the like, it may be preferable to run wiring (if such is sufficiently isolation from physical and electrical interference) inside of generally hollow arms  703 . 
     Additionally, Embodiment 6 includes additional support structures for each of arms  703 . These support structures include outer support ring  1610 A and inner support ring  1610 B. Outer support ring  1610 A includes a number of support beam portions, including support beam portion  1710 A and  1710 B (collectively, support beam portions  1710 ). Support beam structures  1710  may be connected to one another via one or more hinges, such as hinge  1712 . This may enable outer support ring  1610 A to have more rigid support structures for the relatively unstable arms  703 , while still allowing the system to collapse for transportation. The long, light nature of arms  703 , along with their placement high in the air, may lead to swaying or general instability of structure  1700 . Additionally, the further away from the center of the structure arms  703  are, the more susceptible that portion of arms  703  are for swaying and instability. Placing outer support ring  1610 A and support beam structures  1710 , which may be made of steel, plastic, aluminum, fiberglass, or any other rigid and lightweight material that effectively provides support to arms  703 , with support beam structures  1710  being either solid or hollow beams. 
     In some instances, in addition to being connected by hinge  1712 , one of support beam structure  1710 A or  1710 B may disconnect from the one or arms  703  that the respective support beam structure  1710  is connected to in order to further provide ease of storage. For instance, connector  1718  may be a releasable connection structure attaching one of support beam structures  1710  to one of arms  703 . While connected, support beam structure  1710  may hinge around connector  1718  and hinge  1712  to allow for rotational movement of the support beam structure around connector  1718  and hinge  1712 . When being deconstructed, connector  1718  may release, such as by removing a pin or unscrewing a nut-and-bolt connector, allowing support beams structures  1710  to either be completely removed or to fold down by arms  703  for easier storage. 
     In some instances, it may further be beneficial to include a second support ring structure to provide further stability to arms  703 . In such instances, structure  1700  may additionally include inner support ring  1610 B. Inner support ring  1610 B may be made of a number of support beam structures  1716 , which may be constructed in a similar manner and composition as support beam structures  1710  of outer support ring  1610 A. Given the shorter length of the space between arms  703  closer to the center, support beam structures  1716  may attach directly to multiple of arms  703  via connectors  1718 , which may be structurally and functionally similar to connectors  1718  for support beam structures  1710  but located closer to the middle of arms  703 . When being deconstructed, connector  1718  may release, such as by removing a pin or unscrewing a nut-and-bolt connector, allowing support beams structures  1716  to either be completely removed or to fold down by arms  703  for easier storage. Given the direct connection to multiple of arms  703 , inner support ring  1610 B may provide a more rigid system of support to structure  1700  as opposed to outer support ring  1610 A. 
     In some instances, support rings  1610 , including support rings  1610 A,  1610 B,  1610 C (e.g., of  FIG.  20   ), and  1610 D (e.g., of  FIG.  21   ) may also contribute to the various lighting effects provided by the fireworks systems. For instance, the various support beam structures may additionally include LED lights along the body to provide additional lighting effects as described elsewhere throughout this disclosure. 
     An alternative embodiment (hereinafter “Embodiment 7”) in accordance with at least one aspect of the present disclosure envisions an LED fireworks apparatus  1800  with a center burst LED lighting fixture, radially extending arms with no LEDs thereupon, and one or more LED lighting fixtures affixed at a distal end and/or intermediate length of said arms for additional theatrical effects; see  FIG.  18   .  FIG.  18    illustrates a seventh embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure; here an LED fireworks apparatus with a center burst LED lighting fixture, radially extending arms with no LEDs thereupon, and one or more LED lighting fixtures affixed at a distal end and/or intermediate length of said arms for additional theatrical bursts. Here, center fixture  801  is affixed to portion  802  of the aforementioned customized support structure assembly ( FIGS.  8 - 11 B and  22   , later discussed) and generally comprises a plurality of RGB LEDs (here, approximately 300 model XM-L color LEDs available from CreeLED, Inc., Durham, N.C., USA) each of which includes a light directing device (here, narrow beam secondary lenses produced in-house, though there are many commercially available optics vendors). The same or similar LED lighting fixtures  805  are installed at one or more intermediate or distal positions on arms  803 A/ 803 B; by way of example and not by way of limitation, one arm  803 A/ 803 B is illustrated with both an intermediate fixture  805 D and a distal fixture  805 A, one arm  803 A/ 803 B is illustrated with only an intermediate fixture  805 C, and several arms  803 A/ 803 B are illustrated with only a distal fixture  805 B. In practice, because there are more total arms (here, sixteen) and LED fixtures  805  are much larger and heavier than individual LEDs  705  of Embodiment 1, and because the total lit diameter is greater than in Embodiment 1 (here, approximately  60  feet across apparatus  800 ), it is likely at least a portion of the radially extending arms (here, portion  803 A) needs to be more substantial or rigid than portion  803 B; for example, portion  803 A may be ¾ inch thick ASTM A519 grade 1026 carbon steel tubing as opposed to ⅛ inch thick tubing in portion  803 B (which is comparable to part  703  of Embodiment 6, but much longer). In other embodiments, aluminum tubing may be employed that may have a rectangular or square profile as shown in  FIGS.  23  and  24   . 
     In some examples, such as the depicted Embodiment 7, LED fireworks apparatus  1800  may only include inner support ring  1610 B and not include outer support ring  1610 A. In any of the Embodiments 1-10, the respective LED fireworks systems may include any combination of support rings  1610 A- 1610 D, including any one or more of support rings  1610 A- 1610 D alone or in any combination with one another. 
     An alternative embodiment (hereinafter “Embodiment 8”) in accordance with at least one aspect of the present disclosure envisions an LED fireworks apparatus  1900  with a center burst LED lighting fixture, radially extending arms with no LEDs thereupon, with perforations in said arms such that light from one or more laser devices contained in said arms extends outwardly from the apparatus for additional theatrical effects; see  FIG.  19   .  FIG.  19    illustrates a third embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure; here an LED fireworks apparatus with a center burst LED lighting fixture, radially extending arms with no LEDs thereupon, with perforations in said arms such that light from one or more laser devices contained in said arms extends outwardly from the apparatus. Here, center fixture  901  is of the same or similar design to that of center fixture  801  in Embodiment 2; likewise, portion  902  is the same or similar to portion  802  of Embodiment 2, and substantial/rigid arm portion  903 A is similar to portion  803 A of Embodiment 2. As previously described for parts  703  and  803 A/B, parts  903 A are predominantly hollow—which allows for insertion of a laser device visible to persons dozens or more feet away yet not so intense as to be dangerous (see, for example, laser devices used in U.S. Pat. No. 7,500,764 incorporated by reference herein) such that laser light  905  projects through perforations in portion  903 B to create a safely viewed lighting effect. 
     In some examples, such as the depicted Embodiment 7, LED fireworks apparatus  1900  may only include outer support ring  1610 A and not include inner support ring  1610 B. In any of the Embodiments 1-10, the respective LED fireworks systems may include any combination of support rings  1610 A- 1610 D, including any one or more of support rings  1610 A- 1610 D alone or in any combination with one another. 
     An alternative embodiment (hereinafter “Embodiment 9”) in accordance with at least one aspect of the present disclosure envisions an LED fireworks apparatus  2000  with a center ultraviolet (UV) LED lighting fixture  1001  (i.e., light emitted is at least significantly in the UV range rather than significantly in the visible range as in other embodiments) and radially extending arms, each of which includes some manner of UV-activated material (e.g., decals, paint) designed to provide theatrical effects when the center fixture is energized; see  FIG.  20   .  FIG.  20    illustrates a fourth embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure; here an LED fireworks apparatus with a center UV LED lighting fixture (i.e., light emitted is at least significantly in the UV range rather than significantly in the visible range as in other embodiments) and radially extending arms, each of which includes some manner of UV-activated material (e.g., decals, paint) designed to provide theatrical effects when the center fixture is energized. Here center fixture  1001  (e.g., DragonX model YR-P0354SUV available from Lighting Geek Entertainment Inc., Richmond, Canada) is affixed to portion  1002  (which is the same or similar to portions  702 ,  802 , and  902  of the previous embodiments) and provides an enhanced theatrical experience when parts  1005  of arm portions  1003 A and/or  1003 B (which are the same or similar to arm portions  803 A/B of Embodiment 2) fluoresce when center fixture  1001  is energized. 
     In the example of Embodiment 9, LED fireworks system  2000  may include an additional support ring structure, e.g., center support ring  1610 C. Center support ring  1610 C may be similar in structure to inner support ring  1610 B, with support beam structures  1716  connecting to arms  1003 B via connectors  1718 . In any of the Embodiments 1-10, the respective LED fireworks systems may include any combination of support rings  1610 A- 1610 D, including any one or more of support rings  1610 A- 1610 D alone or in any combination with one another. 
     An alternative embodiment (hereinafter “Embodiment 10”) in accordance with at least one aspect of the present disclosure envisions an LED fireworks apparatus  2100  with no center fixture (instead including apparatus for positionally affixing and directionally orienting one or more devices to provide transient sensory-type effects) and radially extending arms, each of which includes some number of LEDs generally in a linear array; see  FIG.  21   .  FIG.  21    illustrates a fifth embodiment according to aspects of the present disclosure; here an LED fireworks apparatus with no center fixture (instead including apparatus for positionally affixing and directionally orienting one or more devices to provide transient sensory-type effects) and radially extending arms, each of which includes some number of LEDs generally in a linear array. Here, LED fireworks apparatus  2100  is affixed to portion  1102  (which is the same or similar to portions  702 ,  802 ,  902 , and  1002  of the previous embodiments) but instead of a center fixture, the center space of the apparatus has additional structure (e.g., steel brackets) for mounting a smoke machine  1101 A (e.g., model Fog Fury Jett available from ADJ Products, LLC, Los Angeles, Calif., USA) and a bubble machine  1101 B (e.g., model Fobbles F 4  available from Froggy&#39;s Fog, Columbia, Tenn., USA) adapted to produce transient sensory-type effects. If desired, smoke  1106 A from part  1101 A could be synced with LEDs  1105  so to better emulate a traditional fireworks show. It should be noted that smoke and bubbles can also be used with the center fixture. 
     Alternatively, or additionally, bubble solution used for bubbles  1106 B from part  1101 B could include a phosphorescent or UV dye (e.g., model Tekno Bubbles also available from Froggy&#39;s Fog) to provide an enhanced theatrical experience; though it is of note this might require a different set or subset of LEDs  1105  emitting in a different range (e.g., 400 nm) to yield the greatest impact. Other parts  1103 ,  1104 , and  1105  are the same or similar to parts  703 ,  704 , and  705 , respectively, of Embodiment 1—with the exception that wiring is shielded and run internal to arm  1103 , and arm  1103  is much longer (here, a lit diameter similar to Embodiment 7). 
     In the example of Embodiment 9, LED fireworks system  2000  may include an additional support ring structure, e.g., middle support ring  1610 B. Middle support ring  1610 B may be similar in structure to inner support ring  1610 C, with support beam structures  1716  connecting to arms  1003 A and  1003 B via connectors  1718 . In any of the Embodiments 1-10, the respective LED fireworks systems may include any combination of support rings  1610 A- 1610 C, including any one or more of support rings  1610 A- 1610 C alone or in any combination with one another. 
     All of the aforementioned exemplary embodiments make use of a support structure assembly  1200  ( FIGS.  8  and  22   ) which provides (i) gripping surfaces for custom crane jib assembly  500  (see  FIGS.  11 A  and B), (ii) means for mounting LED fireworks apparatus components (see  FIGS.  9 A-E ), and (iii) means for resiliently restraining radially extending arms (and any part contained therein or affixed thereto) yet allowing for the more naturally looking arching/draping (see  FIGS.  10 A-D ). 
     As can be seen from  FIGS.  8 ,  22 , and  9 A -E, center support subassembly  1210  generally comprises an outer perimeter portion  1212  on the order of 8 feet in diameter—which correlates to parts  802 ,  902 ,  1002 , and  1102  of Embodiments 2-5 and 7-10—and an inner perimeter portion  1218  on the order of 2 feet in diameter—which correlates to part  702  of Embodiments 1 and 6—with strengthening ribs  1217  therebetween; as envisioned, parts  1212 ,  1213 ,  1217 , and  1218  are formed from 1×1×0.12 P&amp;O ASTM A513 grade square tubing available from a number of commercially available sources, though this could differ. Center support subassembly  1210  further comprises a number of annular members  1214  on outer perimeter portion  1212  and annular members  1215  on inner perimeter portion  1218  each of which positionally affixes a radially extending arm when a threaded bolt is tightened against said arm (see  FIG.  10 D ). Center support subassembly  1210  further comprises members  1213  each of which (i) interposes annular member pairs  1214 / 1215 , (ii) is run in a perpendicular direction to pairs  1214 / 1215 , and (iii) is adapted with double eyelets on both ends for said resilient restraining means (later discussed). 
     As can also be seen from  FIGS.  8 ,  22 , and  9 A , center support subassembly  1210  further comprises some number of mounting interfaces  1219 A-D any of which may be better suited than another for the various apparatuses and devices needed to produce the lighting and transient sensory-type effects previously described and later illustrated; note that for clarity only part  1219 D is illustrated in  FIGS.  9 B-E . For example, mounting interface  1219 D is a round aluminum plate-type interface—which is well suited for center LED fixtures (and would serve as an effective heat sink). Shelf-like mounting interface  1219 A may be best suited for oddly shaped devices such as bubble machines, smoke/fog machines, cold spark machines, or air cannons (later discussed). Bracket-like mounting interfaces  1219 B may be well suited for heavy parts—for example, enclosures which house controllers (e.g., any model of pixel controller available from HolidayCoro, Houston, Tex., USA), power supplies (e.g., 12V power supplies also available from HolidayCoro), fans (as are available from a number of commercial sources), and associated wiring and connectors for control and programming of any of the aforementioned (e.g., any model of XConnect connector from aforementioned Wired Watts and any model of DMX wiring, Ethernet wiring, or other wiring capable of carrying e.g., SPI data using WS2811 pixel protocol). Mounting interface type 1219C may be best suited for apparatuses that need to rotate freely or are mounted in a non-standard orientation (e.g., via clamps). 
     Lastly, center support subassembly  1210  further comprises a portion  1211  and a portion  1216  which are adapted for being gripped and pivoted by custom jib assembly  500 , respectively. As can be seen from  FIG.  11 A , custom jib assembly  500  includes a hydraulically operated portion  502  which, in response to a control (e.g., at the bed of mobility means  200 ), pivots subassembly  1210  (e.g., on the order of 20 degrees upward or downward with respect to an axis extending along the length of part  1211 ) when part  502  is pivotably secured (e.g., via bolt and nut combination) to part  1216 . A main jib body  501  includes hooks  504  at the distal end to grip and clamp down on part  1211  so to positionally affix and orient subassembly  1210  when lifted without pinching or interfering with what will be referred to as an umbilical cord  503 . As alluded to earlier herein, a crane or jib including a hydraulically operating portion may not be needed or used, etc. 
     While the precise composition of umbilical cord  503  will differ depending on the needs of the application, devices mounted to support structure assembly  1200 , need for electrical shielding to avoid impacting control signals, or anticipated wind loading, for example, umbilical cord  503  will generally comprise in one or more bundles (i) wiring for Ethernet, DMX, E1.31, or any combination thereof; (ii) power supply wiring for one or more strings of LEDs and/or LED lighting fixtures; and (iii) a lightweight support line or cable (e.g., 1/16 inch to ⅛ inch DYNEEMA® performance rope available from Koninklijke DSM N.V., Heerlen, Netherlands) to better ensure safe operation, correct orientation in situ, and prevent twisting of parts when elevated. 
     It is also of note that the presence of an umbilical cord  503  presents a unique opportunity for additional lighting effects; this is illustrated in  FIG.  11 B . Here, LEDs  505  (which may be the same or similar to integral driver LEDs  705  and  1105 ) together with their wiring  507  are spiral-wrapped and secured via cable tie  506  at predetermined increments across the total length of umbilical cord  503 ; here, approximately 160 feet, though this depends on both the total extended length capacity of crane assembly  100  and limitations on data communication using the aforementioned means and protocol. Having LEDs leading from the ground up to any of Embodiments 1-5 (and vice versa) allows for an enhanced theatrical experience that more closely emulates a traditional fireworks show insomuch that tail effects can be produced (later discussed). 
     The other important subassembly which forms a part of support structure assembly  1200  is a resilient member subassembly  1220 ; see  FIGS.  8 ,  22 , and  10 A -D. Here, resilient member subassembly  1220  includes a plurality of cables  1221  (e.g., stainless steel, 1×7 strand, 1/16-inch aircraft cable available from Fortune Rope, Bristol, R.I., USA) with associated fastening devices;  FIGS.  10 A-C  shows cables  1221  as they exist in situ with parts  1212  and  1218  (not labeled) overlaid for context. Each cable is secured to center support subassembly  1210  at a proximate end  1225  via a removable fastening device  1226  (here, a threaded nut and bolt combination) inserted through an eyelet of part  1213 . This type of connection is repeated for one or two locations at each radially extending arm, at an intermediate connection point  1223 , at a distal connection point  1224 , or at both an intermediate and distal connection points  1223 / 1224 . In this sense, radial extending arms  703 ,  803 A/B,  903 A/B,  1003 A/B, and  1103  may have one or two sets of double eyelets along their length to establish the connection illustrated at point  1225  in  FIG.  10 D , though it is of note that eyelets are not illustrated in  FIGS.  3 - 7   . Lastly, to achieve a desired level of tension, support, and/or natural drape, an adjustable device  1222  (e.g., any model of stainless steel jaw &amp; jaw turnbuckle available from US Cargo Control, Urbana, Iowa, USA) is included at least at proximate connection point  1225 . 
     Additionally, as shown in  FIG.  22   , the overall support structure  2200  can include any number of support rings  1610 , such as support rings  1610 A and  1610 B. Outer support ring  1610 A includes a number of support beam portions, including support beam portion  1710 A and  1710 B (collectively, support beam portions  1710 ). Support beam structures  1710  may be connected to one another via one or more hinges, such as hinge  1712 . This may enable outer support ring  1610 A to have more rigid support structures for the relatively unstable arms, while still allowing the system to collapse for transportation. The long, light nature of the arms, along with their placement high in the air, may lead to swaying or general instability of structure  1700 . Additionally, the further away from the center of the structure the arms are, the more susceptible that portion of the arms are for swaying and instability. Placing outer support ring  1610 A and support beam structures  1710 , which may be made of steel, plastic, aluminum, fiberglass, or any other rigid and lightweight material that effectively provides support to the arms, with support beam structures  1710  being either solid or hollow beams. 
     In some instances, in addition to being connected by hinge  1712 , one of support beam structure  1710 A or  1710 B may disconnect from the one or of the arms that the respective support beam structure  1710  is connected to in order to further provide ease of storage. For instance, connector  1718  may be a releasable connection structure attaching one of support beam structures  1710  to one of the arms. While connected, support beam structure  1710  may hinge around connector  1718  and hinge  1712  to allow for rotational movement of the support beam structure around connector  1718  and hinge  1712 . When being deconstructed, connector  1718  may release, such as by removing a pin or unscrewing a nut-and-bolt connector, allowing support beams structures  1710  to either be completely removed or to fold down by the arms for easier storage. 
     In some instances, it may further be beneficial to include a second support ring structure to provide further stability to the arms. In such instances, structure  1700  may additionally include inner support ring  1610 B. Inner support ring  1610 B may be made of a number of support beam structures  1716 , which may be constructed in a similar manner and composition as support beam structures  1710  of outer support ring  1610 A. Given the shorter length of the space between the arms closer to the center, support beam structures  1716  may attach directly to multiple of the arms via connectors  1718 , which may be structurally and functionally similar to connectors  1718  for support beam structures  1710  but located closer to the middle of the arms. When being deconstructed, connector  1718  may release, such as by removing a pin or unscrewing a nut-and-bolt connector, allowing support beams structures  1716  to either be completely removed or to fold down by the arms for easier storage. Given the direct connection to multiple arms, inner support ring  1610 B may provide a more rigid system of support to structure  1700  as opposed to outer support ring  1610 A. 
     Looking at  FIG.  23   , the connector  1718  provides for movement between an arm (e.g.,  1003 B) and the stabilizers (referred to earlier herein as support beams  1710 A and  1710 B). As a result, in windy conditions some flexing of the apparatus is allowed but dampened to reduce the likelihood of the arms fatiguing, etc. 
     In some instances, support rings  1610 , including support rings  1610 A,  1610 B,  1610 C (e.g., of  FIG.  20   ), and  1610 D (e.g., of  FIG.  21   ) may also contribute to the various lighting effects provided by the fireworks systems. For instance, the various support beam structures may additionally include LED lights along the body to provide additional lighting effects as described elsewhere throughout this disclosure. 
       FIG.  23    illustrates a connector assembly  1718  and a ring support structure, which could be used with any of the aforementioned embodiments according to aspects of the present disclosure. Connector  1718  may be the overall structure that enables any of the support beam structures  1710  or  1716  to connect to arms of the LED fireworks system, such as arm  1003 B. 
     Connector  1718  may include fasteners  1720 A and  1720 B (collectively, fasteners  1720 ). Fastener  1720 A may be a nut-and-bolt fastener, may be used in more permanent structures that are not taken down routinely, or may be used to connect support beam structures that are left attached for storage (e.g., support beam structure  1710 B, when deconstructed, may simply fold down alongside arm  1003 B for storage). Fastener  1720 B may be a pin fastener, and may be used in more temporary structures, or may be used to connect support beam structures that are not left attached for storage (e.g., support beam structure  1710 A, when deconstructed, may fold down alongside an arm other than arm  1003 B for storage). However, in other systems, fastener  1720 B may be used in more permanent structures or left attached for storage, or fastener  1720 A may be used in more temporary structures or removed for storage. Any combination of fasteners  1720 A and  1720 B may be used in any of the embodiments presented herein. 
     Fasteners  1720 A and  1720 B may protrude through arm extension  1722  and support beam structures  1710 , locking in place on an opposite side of arm extension  1722 . Arm extension  1722  may be permanently or temporarily affixed to arm  1003 B, such as by being welded, clipped, or otherwise attached to arm  1003 B. 
       FIG.  24    illustrates an arm portion with an attached support structure in a folded position which could be used with any of the aforementioned embodiments according to aspects of the present disclosure. When deconstructed for storage, as shown in  FIG.  24   , support beam structures  1710 A and  1716  may disconnect from a second one of arms  1003  and fold down alongside arm  1003 B. 
       FIG.  25    illustrates a hinge structure assembly as part of a ring support structure, which could be used with any of the aforementioned embodiments according to aspects of the present disclosure. Hinge  1712  may be any hinge structure that enables support beam structures  1710 A and  1710 B to rotate relative to one another. 
     Support structure assembly  1200  and/or  2200 , as envisioned, forms the backbone and common infrastructure for mobile lighting system  11  irrespective of the particular apparatuses, features, or effects. While some specific embodiments of such have been discussed, there are a large number of options and alternatives—some of which are later discussed. That being said, in each instance where mobile lighting system  11  could be temporarily (or permanently) installed so to provide a theatrical experience that (i) does not pose a burning hazard, (ii) can be used in a wide variety of settings and areas (including residential areas), (iii) can not only emulate the look and feel of traditional fireworks but add additional theatrical effects, and (iv) is multi-use, a common approach to installation can be followed; this is illustrated in  FIG.  12   . 
     According to a first step  1301  of method  1300 , all components of mobile lighting system  11  are transported to a site by mobility means  200 . An over-the-road vehicle can be enabled with a crane (e.g., model National Crane 800D available from The Manitowoc Company, Inc., Milwaukee, Wis., USA) and as along as outer perimeter portion  1212  does not exceed the width of the bed (or height above the bed as allowed in transit), and as long as the length of arms  703 ,  803 A/B,  903 A/B,  1003 A/B, and  1103  do not exceed the length of the bed, it is anticipated mobility means  200  can navigate nearly any setting (including residential areas). Of course, in practice, arms  703 ,  803 A/B,  903 A/B,  1003 A/B, and  1103  may have to be produced in portions which slip fit or are otherwise operably connected once on site (see step  1305 ). It is further contemplated that there could be a trailer mounted crane embodiment that is pulled by a truck cab or the like, etc. 
     Once on site, components are unloaded and assembled according to steps  1302 - 1305 . First, center support subassembly  1210  is unloaded and placed on the ground with center fixture  701 ,  801 ,  901 , or  1001  facing downward towards the ground such that parts  1211  and  1216  are facing upward for attachment to customized jib assembly  500 . In practice, it is likely that any center fixture will be pre-installed at mounting interface  1219 D prior to shipping so to (i) reduce onsite setup time, (ii) reliably establish a heat transfer path, and (iii) reduce onsite connection and routing of wiring—though this is by way of example and not by way of limitation. 
     According to step  1303  crane assembly  100  is lowered so that customized jib assembly  500 —which is positionally affixed to crane assembly  100  and operated by control means at mobility means  200 —can be attached to center support subassembly  1210  (see again  FIG.  11 A  and related discussion). At this point, center support subassembly  1210  with mounted center LED fixture can be lifted off the ground some nominal amount so other apparatuses can be mounted (see again  FIG.  9 A  and related discussion) according to step  1304 , including any mounted enclosures with power providing/regulating devices. 
     Of course, not all devices are installed at or near the center of center support subassembly  1210 ; as is discussed in the embodiments, a number of theatrical effects (lighting and/or transient sensory type) are produced from devices along the length, at an intermediate point, and/or at a distal end of one or more radially extending arms. Again, in practice it is likely LEDs  705  or  1105 , LED fixtures  805 A-D, laser devices, and UV or phosphorescent paint or texture or objects  1005  are all installed on arms or arm portions prior to shipping such that step  1305  only requires (if needed) (i) slip-fitting arm portions, (ii) connecting wiring portions (see reference no.  706 ), and (iii) securing arms at paired annular members  1214 / 1215  (see again  FIG.  10 D  and related discussion). 
     Once apparatuses are installed, resilient member subassembly  1220  is installed and tightened as needed to produce a desired level of support, strain relief or arching of arms (step  1306 ). Following this, all remaining electrical connections are completed according to step  1307 , including unloading, laying out, and connecting umbilical cord  503 ; again, the number of wires in the bundle, number of bundles, and overall length will depend on such things as needs of the application, devices mounted to support structure assembly  1200 , need for electrical shielding to avoid impacting control signals, or anticipated wind loading. Of course, it is wise to establish and verify power (step  1308 ) before fully lifting, positionally affixing, and directionally orienting LED fireworks apparatus  600  (see again  FIG.  2   ), step  1309 —though this could differ. The last step in method  1300  comprises performing a fireworks show ( 1310 ); this of course will vary in time, complexity, programming, and the like from application to application. However, in an attempt to illustrate what is possible according to aspects of the present disclosure, a few non-limiting theatrical effects are illustrated in  FIGS.  13 A-J  and are presently discussed. 
     As can be seen,  FIG.  13 A  illustrates a center burst lighting effect  1400 A in a red color.  FIG.  13 B  illustrates an end burst lighting effect coupled with a sparkle effect  1400 B in an array of blue, yellow, and white.  FIG.  13 C  illustrates a center burst effect coupled with a starburst effect  1400 C whereas  FIG.  13 D  illustrates a starburst effect with no center burst  1400 D; note that (i) the center burst of  FIG.  13 C  is not as intense as that in  FIG.  13 A , and (ii) the starburst effect of  FIG.  13 D  is a solid two-color (orange and white) which extends the full length of radially extending arms (unlike in  FIG.  13 C  in which the starburst effect is multi-colored and extends over only a portion of radially extending arms).  FIG.  13 E  illustrates a solid color starburst effect (in green) with a solid two-color tail effect  1400 E (in green and blue).  FIG.  13 F  illustrates the same umbilical cord as  13 E but having a timed (i.e., programmed), multi-color, traveling tail effect  1400 F.  FIG.  13 G  illustrates a sparkle effect  1400 G in an array of whites, yellows, and blues, and  FIG.  13 H  illustrates this same sparkle effect when coupled with a solid two-color starburst effect  1400 H (here, in yellow and orange).  FIG.  13 I  captures a single moment in a timed (i.e., programmed), traveling pinwheel effect  14001 ; here the arrow indicates the rotation of the pinwheel. In practice, some subset of radially extending arms illuminate, then another arm following the direction of the arrow illuminates and an arm that was previously illuminated dims or power is removed to create a sense of motion—much like an actual pinwheel turning.  FIG.  13 J  illustrates a waterfall effect  1400 J which is achieved via a programmable, reusable cold spark machine (e.g., model Sparkular available from Eventtec Veranstaltungstechnik e.U., Rankweil, Austria) mounted at support structure assembly  1200  in a downward (relative to the site) orientation; a fountain effect could be likewise achieved by mounting in a generally opposite direction. It is important to note that currently cold spark machines may be considered pyrotechnic devices, but experimentation has found them to not be akin to traditional pyrotechnic materials (i.e., they do not pose a burning hazard and are multi-use). 
     The disclosure may take many forms and embodiments. The foregoing examples are but a few of those. To give some sense of some additional options and alternatives, a few examples are given below. 
     At a high level, it can be appreciated that mobile lighting system  11  can be used in a wide variety of settings without posing a burning hazard while still emulating the look and feel of a traditional fireworks show, and while many non-limiting examples of apparatus, method, and effects have been described and illustrated, more could be done (additionally or in lieu of) to provide an enhanced theatrical experience. For example, persons viewing traditional fireworks shows expect to hear a squeal as fireworks launch and a loud booming just before seeing the fireworks—as such, a sound machine (a variety of which are available from commercial vendors) or a laptop device with external speakers could be installed on the bed of mobility means  200  and synched with the LED fireworks show using traditional fireworks sounds (e.g., any fireworks sound effect available from Fesliyan Studios Inc., Rancho Cordova, Calif., USA) so to provide such a transient sensory-type experience. As another example, persons viewing fireworks at large venues (e.g., stadium  400 ,  FIGS.  1  and  2   ) sometimes have an expectation of additional theatrics; as such, so-called LED flames (e.g., model VFE-L together with model VF8c available from Vapor Flame, San Diego, Calif., USA), commercially available pitching machines with objects (e.g., keepsake, promotional, or designed for theatrical effect), or devices to produce music (e.g., using the aforementioned sound machine or laptop with music from Fesliyan Studios, Inc.) could be installed on the bed of mobility means  200 , or on the ground. As yet another general example, perforations in arms  903 B could be designed such that laser light  905  projects a particular image against a surface at the venue (e.g., to simulate an animation), colors could be coordinated with seasons or teams or events, or the LEDs themselves could serve additional purposes (e.g., after the LED fireworks show, LEDs could be programmed to show a thank you message, or exits, or how traffic should flow). All of the aforementioned are possible, and envisioned. 
     With more specific reference to the apparatuses described and illustrated herein, a number of options and alternatives are possible. For example, if mobile LED lighting system  11  is being raised and lowered in a grassy, wet, or soft environment, it may be desirable to include some manner of roller assembly  1500  to prevent damage to the ground; see  FIG.  14   . As another example, while not illustrated as such, umbilical cord  503  might include multiple bundles either bound or wound together; umbilical cord  503  might also include flexible conduit or shielding means, or even strain relief means such as is described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/303,243 incorporated by reference herein. As yet another example, additional apparatuses could be installed on or at support structure assembly  1200  to provide additional theatrical effects—and in some instances, LEDs could be omitted altogether (to create a unique theatrical performance).  FIGS.  15 A  and B illustrate an air cannon assembly  1600  (e.g., Tour Boss professional air cannon as available from Theatre Effects, Erlanger, Ky., USA) which generally includes an air tank portion  1601  mounted to one of mounting interfaces  1219 A-D, aimable cannon  1602 , and any number of objects  1603  which can be shot (e.g., via controls on the bed of mobility means  200 , or even programmed via DMX if additional structure is added) to produce a transient sensory-type effect (see the area indicated by a white arrow in  FIG.  15 C ). In practice, objects  1603  can be glowing golf balls (e.g., any model available from Night Flyer Golf, Vernon Hills, Ill., USA), light activated balls or objects (e.g., model Night Eagle golf ball available from The Glow Store, Inc., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada), or even more traditional materials such as ping pong balls with attached parachutes that have a fluorescent coating. All of the aforementioned are possible, and envisioned—whether as a supplement to, or a replacement for, LED lighting effects. 
     Lastly, there are a number of options and alternatives which are envisioned to lend maximum flexibility to the disclosure as described and illustrated herein. For example, any means of fastening devices (e.g., slip fitting, threading) could differ (e.g., instead be glued or welded). Parts can be shaped of sized differently; for example, radial extending arms  703 ,  803 A/B,  903 A/B,  1003 A/B, and  1103  may be square instead of round, and pre-bent to achieve the desired arching/draping instead of making use of resilient member subassembly  1220 . In that same vein, parts making up any assembly or subassembly could be more, fewer, or different; for example, resilient member subassembly  1220  could actually include more cables  1221  and additional connection points for high wind applications, or resilient member subassembly  1220  could include an anchoring system for anchoring to the ground for a permanent installation of LED mobile lighting system  11 . This is likewise true for methods of programming and operation; for example, controls in general could be hard wired, wireless, optical, infrared, deliver control commands or receive data packets in a different manner, or use a different protocol, for example. As another example, batteries (e.g., mounted at interfaces  1219 A-D) might be used to power devices instead of power lines running down to a generator on the bed of mobility means  200 . Also, different materials could be used; for example, phosphorescent materials could be used instead of UV activated or other fluorescent materials, UV lights that emit in the 365 nm range or a range more typical of true UV lights might be used instead of 400 nm range UV lights (as used herein), OLEDs might be used instead of more traditional LEDs, any number of parts could be painted black (if desired) rather than be produced as black (as in parts  704  and  1104 ), and radial extending arms  703 ,  803 A/B,  903 A/B,  1003 A/B, and  1103  might be formed from stainless steel instead of  1026  carbon steel. Lastly, while the aforementioned has been described as a mobile lighting system, it is important to note that the system may not be mobile (i.e., a permanent installation) or may be designed as a plurality of kits which are stored in one or more locations and are only mobile in the sense that a crane is rented for use with said kit. Again, all of the aforementioned are possible, and envisioned. 
     Any of the fireworks or theatrical apparatuses disclosed herein may be provided as a substitutable or retrofittable assembly for existing lighting assemblies already in the field. That is to say, they may be attached to a portable apparatus or a permanent structure and then swapped out for another style or as a replacement, etc. Moreover, these apparatuses may be configured in a manner to limit their projected area so as to limit aerodynamic forces exerted on the apparatus. 
     Looking at  FIGS.  17    thru  22 , various embodiments of a substitutable fireworks or theatrical apparatus may comprise a central hub (e.g., see  702  in  FIG.  17 ,  802    in  FIG.  18   , etc.), a plurality of arms (e.g., see  703  in  FIG.  17 ,  803    in  FIG.  18   , etc.) extending away from the central hub, and a plurality of light sources (e.g., see  705  in  FIG.  17 ,  805    in  FIG.  18   ) attached to the plurality of arms. 
     Turning to  FIG.  24   , at least one of the plurality of arms  1003 B extends along an at least partially arcuate sweep path  2300 . This arcuate shape may be caused by the weight of the arm, and/or the physical construction of the arm. For example, at least one of the plurality of arms includes a bent portion  2302  such as when aluminum tubing or the like is bent into a desired shape to mimic the path of a falling firework. This arcuate shape may not be present if the arm extends purely downwardly or if otherwise is undesired. Also, at least one of the plurality of arms may comprise tube members (e.g., outer tube member  2304 , inner tube member  2306 ) that are telescopically connected to each other. 
     As seen in  FIG.  23    and alluded to earlier herein, the substitutable apparatus may further comprise a stabilizer assembly  2400  that includes a first stabilizer member (e.g., see  1710 A) disposed proximate a first arm  1003 B of the plurality of arms on a first side  2402  of the first arm, a second stabilizer member (e.g., see  1710 B) disposed proximate a second side  2404  of the first arm, and a slop joint connector  2406  that surrounds the first arm  1003 B, joining the first stabilizer member (e.g., see  1710 A) to the second stabilizer member (e.g., see  1710 B). 
     More specifically, the slop joint connector  2406  may include a first plate  2408  extending from the first stabilizer member (e.g., see  1710 A) to the second stabilizer member (e.g., see  1710 B), and a second plate  2410  extending from the extending from the first stabilizer member to the second stabilizer member, forming a slot  2412 . The first arm  1003 B extends into the slot  2412  and is free to sway therein at least initially during assembly. As shown in  FIG.  23   , the slot  2412  defines a clearance  2414  between the first stabilizer member (e.g., see  1710 A), and the first arm  1003 B. A similar clearance may be provided between the second stabilizer member, and the first arm. 
     In addition, the slop joint connector  2406  may include a nut and bolt fastener combination (e.g., see  1720 A) connecting the first plate, the second plate, and the first stabilizer member (e.g., see  1710 A) together. This may provide a pivot point during assembly and disassembly. Also, the slop joint connector  2406  may include a pull pin  2416  connecting the first plate  2408 , the second plate  2410 , and the second stabilizer member (e.g., see  1710 B) together. This may allow quick disassembly and assembly since the user can quickly insert or retract the pin. If desired to provide some rigidity and support, the first plate  2408 , and the second plate  2410  may be attached to the first arm  1003 B via a fastener, a weld, etc. 
     As seen in  FIG.  25   , the stabilizer assembly  2400  may also include an adjustable joint  2418  having a first bracket  2420 , and a second bracket  2422  rotatably connected to the first bracket  2420  via a bushing  2424 . The first bracket  2420  defines a first free end  2426  that is configured to rotate until the first free end  2426  is adjacent the second stabilizer member (e.g., see  1710 B), and the second bracket  2422  includes a second free end  2428  that is configured to rotate until the second free end  2428  is adjacent the first stabilizer member (e.g., see  1710 A). The first free end  2426  may be attached to the second stabilizer member (e.g., see  1710 B), and the second free end  2428  is attached to the first stabilizer member (e.g., see  1710 A). These attachments may include fasteners, welds, etc. The radially outermost stabilizer ring or assembly may employ such joints so that this ring or assembly has the appropriate circumferential or perimeter length. 
     The number and placement of these flexible, adjustable, or slop joints may be varied depending on the application. The number and placement of such joints that are fastened, welded, etc. may also be varied. For example, one slop joint may be welded or fastened while another slop joint that is in close proximity either radially along the arm or circumferentially proximate another arm may not be welded or fastened, etc. Similarly, one adjustable joint that is welded or fastened to an arm may be in close proximity to another adjustable joint either radially along the arm or circumferentially proximate another arm that is not welded or fastened. 
     The fireworks or the apparatus may be large having an outer diameter of about 60 feet and an inner diameter of the inner hub of about 10 feet. The stabilizer assembly may help reduce the risk of fatigue due to weight and wind induced vibration. Due to the large size, the length of the stabilizer rings or assemblies may need to be adjusted. So, the slop joints and the adjustable joints just described may be used adjust the length of these rings or assemblies, accommodating manufacturing tolerances. Also, the stabilizer rings or assemblies may employ straight or curved stabilizer members that are rotatably attached to each other and/or the arms to allow some flexing of the apparatus without causing fatigue, etc. 
     It is to be recognized that depending on the example, certain acts or events of any of the techniques described herein can be performed in a different sequence, may be added, merged, or left out altogether (e.g., not all described acts or events are necessary for the practice of the techniques). Moreover, in certain examples, acts or events may be performed concurrently, e.g., through multi-threaded processing, interrupt processing, or multiple processors, rather than sequentially. 
     In one or more examples, the functions described may be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software, the functions may be stored on or transmitted over as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium and executed by a hardware-based processing unit. Computer-readable media may include computer-readable storage media, which corresponds to a tangible medium such as data storage media, or communication media including any medium that facilitates transfer of a computer program from one place to another, e.g., according to a communication protocol. In this manner, computer-readable media generally may correspond to (1) tangible computer-readable storage media which is non-transitory or (2) a communication medium such as a signal or carrier wave. Data storage media may be any available media that can be accessed by one or more computers or one or more processors to retrieve instructions, code and/or data structures for implementation of the techniques described in this disclosure. A computer program product may include a computer-readable medium. 
     By way of example, and not limitation, such computer-readable storage media can comprise RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage, or other magnetic storage devices, flash memory, or any other medium that can be used to store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and that can be accessed by a computer. Also, any connection is properly termed a computer-readable medium. For example, if instructions are transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using a coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, then the coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included in the definition of medium. It should be understood, however, that computer-readable storage media and data storage media do not include connections, carrier waves, signals, or other transitory media, but are instead directed to non-transitory, tangible storage media. Disk and disc, as used herein, includes compact disc (CD), laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc (DVD), floppy disk and Blu-ray disc, where disks usually reproduce data magnetically, while discs reproduce data optically with lasers. Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media. 
     Instructions may be executed by one or more processors, such as one or more digital signal processors (DSPs), general purpose microprocessors, application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field programmable logic arrays (FPGAs), or other equivalent integrated or discrete logic circuitry. Accordingly, the term “processor,” as used herein may refer to any of the foregoing structure or any other structure suitable for implementation of the techniques described herein. In addition, in some aspects, the functionality described herein may be provided within dedicated hardware and/or software modules configured for encoding and decoding, or incorporated in a combined codec. Also, the techniques could be fully implemented in one or more circuits or logic elements. 
     The techniques of this disclosure may be implemented in a wide variety of devices or apparatuses, including a wireless handset, an integrated circuit (IC) or a set of ICs (e.g., a chip set). Various components, modules, or units are described in this disclosure to emphasize functional aspects of devices configured to perform the disclosed techniques, but do not necessarily require realization by different hardware units. Rather, as described above, various units may be combined in a codec hardware unit or provided by a collection of interoperative hardware units, including one or more processors as described above, in conjunction with suitable software and/or firmware. 
     Various examples of the disclosure have been described. Any combination of the described systems, operations, or functions is contemplated. These and other examples are within the scope of the following claims.