SpellBrite is a light-emitting diode (LED) signage system that looks like neon but uses LEDs as its light source.[1] The SpellBrite system consists of 47 letters, numbers and symbols that click together and are interchangeable,[2][3] which allows a user to create a custom sign message and later reconfigure the sign to a different message.[4]
| Product Type | Changeable LED Signage |
|---|---|
| Owner | Optiva Technologies, Inc |
| Markets | Worldwide |
| Website | www.spellbrite.com |
| Country | USA |
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SpellBrite was developed by Optiva Technologies based on its Plexineon technology (that was developed by Optiva Technologies under the name iLight Technologies).[1] SpellBrite signs are intended to simulate the look of neon signs, but use LEDs for longer life, more durability, lower energy usage, and lighter weight.[2][5]
SpellBrite was named Best New Product at the ISA International Sign Expo[1] which is organized by the International Sign Association, selected as Retailer Top Pick at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show[2] which is run by the Association for Convenience Stores & Fuel Retailing, and was one of ten companies out of 562 to win at the Chicago Innovation Awards in 2013.[6][7][8] The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued six patents for the SpellBrite signage system to Optiva Technologies.[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]
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- ^ a b c "ILight sees neon-bright future in LED illumination" Crain's Chicago Business. August 6, 2012
- ^ a b c "Optiva intros restaurants to 'breakthrough LED signage'" Fast Casual. June 7, 2013
- ^ "The Writing on the Wall: LED signs point to increased sales" Stores Magazine, National Retail Federation. December 31, 2013
- ^ "SpellBrite LED Signage System Helps Nightclubs and Bars Attract More Customers" Nightclub & Bar. June 16, 2014
- ^ "Optiva Signs Launches SpellBrite LED Signage System for Retail" Digital Signage Connection. November 15, 2012
- ^ "Spellbrite, of iLight Technologies, receives their innovation award at the 12th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards on Wednesday" ChicagoTribune.com. October 30, 2013
- ^ "Chicago Innovation Awards: iLight Technologies, Inc. Winner in 2013" ChicagoInnovationAwards.com
- ^ "Meet the Winners of the 2013 Chicago Innovation Awards" Reuters. October 31, 2013
- ^ "United States Patent: 8,839,537"
- ^ "United States Patent: 8,887,422"
- ^ "United States Patent: 9,038,295"
- ^ "United States Patent: 9,111,468"
- ^ "United States Patent: 9,530,334"
- ^ "United States Design Patent: D726,258"