US Patent 10514141 Light engine and method of simulating a flame

A system and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame, is disclosed. One or multiple three dimensional substrates include one or multiple arrays of light sources, such as LED, mounted on or into them. A control circuit actuates the light sources in a manner to simulate different light effects including flickering flames of different types of flame fuel and the bending of flames in the wind. This system can include a light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture.