Patent attributes
A portable lighting device comprises at least one light source arranged to emit light to illuminate an environment of the portable lighting device; at least one sensor arranged to provide a sensor output signal; and a control module arranged to receive the sensor output signal from the at least one sensor. The control module is configured to: detect user manipulation of the portable lighting device; control the light emitted based on the detected user manipulation; detect translational movement of the portable lighting device; and control the light emitted from the at least one light source based on the translational movement.