#Philips hue ambient light tv movie#

This concept was selected for the Philips Ambilight TVs that had its first retail launch in 2004. Introduction of this concept was less complicated because it only affects the TV itself. The concept does not require light-scripts, and is backwards compatible with existing video content. This development resulted in a TV lighting system (based on RGB LED) that reproduces the color and brightness of the content displayed on the TV screen. These light units, lighting the wall around the TV, had to replace the table lamp often placed on top of the bulky CRT TVs. At first the wish was only to add (white) light units to the cabinet of the flat TV. The system was demonstrated using multiple light units, spread over the room.

#Philips hue ambient light tv movie#

Movie directors could use a script to add special effects. This development resulted in a lighting system that displayed light according to a program (script) that has to be generated for all displayed video content, and which should be translated to the used lamp configuration.

Philips investigated the application of LED in the home environment. When the television is not on, the unit becomes a lamp, capable of displaying dynamic light patterns.Īmbilight as a feature was first invented in 2002 by the Philips at the same research and development departments responsible for developing flat televisions.

Viewers can choose to have Ambilight follow the color and brightness of the programme content – automatically changing with the colors on the screen – or alternatively the light levels and color can be set to match the interior decor or mood in the room. Ambilight technology works by projecting light from the rear of the TV cabinet in a very wide range of colors, shades and intensities.