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公开(公告)号：US20200178473A1
公开(公告)日：2020-06-11
申请号：US16615321
申请日：2018-08-01
Applicant: SUNTRACKER TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
Inventor： Ian Edward Ashdown , Wallace Jay Scott
Abstract: A biological lighting system to provide temporally- and spatially-modulated photon flux output and spectral power distributions to plants on a circadian and circannual basis, or circadian and life cycle basis, to maximize effective and efficient growth in a horticultural setting. The photon flux or irradiance output and the spectral power distribution are modulated to match circadian and circannual rhythms, with individual or multiple luminaires controlled through one or more controllers. Different lighting spectra can be employed depending on the direction of illumination. The photon flux or irradiance output and the spectral power distribution may be set as best suited for any particular plant species, and the system is also useful for raising animals.
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12.发明授权公开(公告)号：US10514671B2
公开(公告)日：2019-12-24
申请号：US16243699
申请日：2019-01-09
Applicant: Suntracker Technologies Ltd.
Inventor： Ian Ashdown , Wallace Jay Scott
IPC: G05B19/042 , G06F17/50 , G06F17/11 , H05B37/02 , G05B15/02 , F24F11/47 , F24F11/30 , F24F120/10 , F24F130/20
Abstract: In an example, an expected sky condition is calculated for a geographic location, a time of day, and a date based on a mathematical model. A predicted distribution of direct and interreflected solar radiation within the environment is calculated based on the expected sky condition. Measurement data from one or more photosensors is obtained that provides measurements of an initial distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment, including radiation from solar and electrical lighting sources. A target distribution of direct and interreflected artificial electromagnetic radiation produced by electrical lighting is determined, based on the measurement data and the predicted distribution of direct and interreflected solar radiation, to achieve the target distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment. Output parameters are set to one or more devices to modify the initial distribution to achieve the target distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment.
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公开(公告)号：US10448483B2
公开(公告)日：2019-10-15
申请号：US15960448
申请日：2018-04-23
Applicant: SUNTRACKER TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
Inventor： Ian Ashdown , Wallace Jay Scott
IPC: H05B37/02 , G05B13/04 , F24F11/30 , F24F120/10 , F24F130/20 , F24F11/47
Abstract: A predictive system and method thereof for indoor horticulture are disclosed. The method includes obtaining a set of input values identifying a geographic position of a physical structure enclosing an interior environment and a target distribution for environmental parameters for a selected plant occupant. The method further includes obtaining a virtual representation of the physical structure, and iteratively over time, updating the virtual representation based on actual plant growth or a predicted plant growth model for the selected plant occupant. The method further includes running a computational model to obtain a predicted distribution of the environmental parameters for the virtual representation, and determining a target distribution of artificially modulated environmental parameters. Based on the target distribution of the artificially modulated environmental parameters, the method includes setting output parameters for control devices to collectively control the actual distribution of the set of environmental parameters.
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公开(公告)号：US20190114376A1
公开(公告)日：2019-04-18
申请号：US16158267
申请日：2018-10-11
Applicant: Suntracker Technologies Ltd.
Inventor： Ian Edward Ashdown , Wallace Jay Scott , Callum Thomas
Abstract: A dense array of sensors positioned in a virtual environment is reduced to a sparse array of sensors in a physical environment, which provides sufficient information to a controller that responds to environmental conditions and parameters in the physical environment in substantially the same manner as it would to the same environmental conditions and parameters in the equivalent virtual environment. Data from a sparse array of virtual sensors is correlated with data from a dense array of virtual sensors and is used for generating control signals for hardware devices that influence a real or virtual interior environment. The correlated data and the control signals are used to train an artificial intelligence based controller that then controls the values of the parameters of the interior environment. A model of the interior environment is created using basic parameters in a computer-aided design application.
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公开(公告)号：US20170295727A1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-19
申请号：US15491166
申请日：2017-04-19
Applicant: Suntracker Technologies Ltd.
Inventor： Ian Edward Ashdown , Wallace Jay Scott
CPC classification number: A01G7/045 , A01G22/00 , A01K63/06 , H05B33/0857 , H05B37/0227
Abstract: Electric light sources typically exhibit temporal variations in luminous flux output, commonly referred to as “flicker.” Flicker, or temporal modulation, is known to influence the growth, health and behavior patterns of humans, and is also linked to growth, health and behavior patterns throughout the growth cycle of plants and animals. Control of peak radiant flux emitted by a light source to temporally modulate a light source will allow for the control of plants and animals for sustainable farming including but not limited to horticultural, agricultural, or aquacultural endeavors.
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公开(公告)号：US20220007479A1
公开(公告)日：2022-01-06
申请号：US17478088
申请日：2021-09-17
Applicant: Suntracker Technologies Ltd.
Inventor： Ian Edward Ashdown , Wallace Jay Scott
IPC: H05B45/335 , A01G7/04 , F21K9/64 , F21K9/66
Abstract: Electric light sources typically exhibit temporal variations in luminous flux output, commonly referred to as “flicker.” Flicker, or temporal modulation, is known to influence the growth, health and behavior patterns of humans, and is also linked to growth, health and behavior patterns throughout the growth cycle of plants and animals. Control of peak radiant flux emitted by a light source to temporally modulate a light source will allow for the control of plants and animals for sustainable farming including but not limited to horticultural, agricultural, or aquacultural endeavors. The light source allows the transmission of daylight, which is combined with the flicker.
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公开(公告)号：US11129253B2
公开(公告)日：2021-09-21
申请号：US16926677
申请日：2020-07-11
Applicant: Suntracker Technologies Ltd.
Inventor： Ian Edward Ashdown , Wallace Jay Scott
IPC: H05B45/335 , A01G7/04 , F21K9/64 , F21K9/66 , F21Y115/10
Abstract: Electric light sources typically exhibit temporal variations in luminous flux output, commonly referred to as “flicker.” Flicker, or temporal modulation, is known to influence the growth, health and behavior patterns of humans, and is also linked to growth, health and behavior patterns throughout the growth cycle of plants and animals. Control of peak radiant flux emitted by a light source to temporally modulate a light source will allow for the control of plants and animals for sustainable farming including but not limited to horticultural, agricultural, or aquacultural endeavors. The light source allows the transmission of daylight, which is combined with the flicker.
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公开(公告)号：US11080441B2
公开(公告)日：2021-08-03
申请号：US16158267
申请日：2018-10-11
Applicant: Suntracker Technologies Ltd.
Inventor： Ian Edward Ashdown , Wallace Jay Scott , Callum Thomas
IPC: G06F30/20 , G06N3/02 , G06N5/04 , G06K9/62 , G06N20/00 , G06F30/17 , G06N3/08 , G06N3/04 , G06N5/02 , G05B13/04 , G06K9/00
Abstract: A dense array of sensors positioned in a virtual environment is reduced to a sparse array of sensors in a physical environment, which provides sufficient information to a controller that responds to environmental conditions and parameters in the physical environment in substantially the same manner as it would to the same environmental conditions and parameters in the equivalent virtual environment. Data from a sparse array of virtual sensors is correlated with data from a dense array of virtual sensors and is used for generating control signals for hardware devices that influence a real or virtual interior environment. The correlated data and the control signals are used to train an artificial intelligence based controller that then controls the values of the parameters of the interior environment. A model of the interior environment is created using basic parameters in a computer-aided design application.
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公开(公告)号：US20210185937A1
公开(公告)日：2021-06-24
申请号：US17177579
申请日：2021-02-17
Applicant: Suntracker Technologies Ltd.
Inventor： Ian Edward Ashdown , Wallace Jay Scott
Abstract: Laser light emanates from optical components that are mounted on a substrate, each optical component being coupled to an optical fiber that delivers laser radiation combined from multiple lasers. A linear or elliptical holographic diffuser is located to diffuse the light emanating from the optical components. The laser wavelengths excite plant photopigments for predetermined physiological responses, and the light source intensities may be temporally modulated to maximize photosynthesis and control photomorphogenesis responses. Each laser is independently controlled.
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20.发明授权公开(公告)号：US10952302B2
公开(公告)日：2021-03-16
申请号：US16354476
申请日：2019-03-15
Applicant: Suntracker Technologies Ltd.
Inventor： Ian Ashdown , Wallace Jay Scott
IPC: G05B15/02 , G06F17/11 , H05B33/08 , H05B47/105 , H05B45/20 , H05B47/11 , H05B47/16 , G06F30/13 , G06F30/20 , G05B19/042 , G05B19/048 , F24F11/30 , F24F120/10 , F24F130/20 , F24F11/47 , G06F119/06
Abstract: In an example, an expected sky condition is calculated for a geographic location, a time of day, and a date based on a mathematical model. A predicted distribution of direct and interreflected solar radiation within the environment is calculated based on the expected sky condition. Measurement data from one or more photosensors is obtained that provides measurements of an initial distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment, including radiation from solar and electrical lighting sources. A target distribution of direct and interreflected artificial electromagnetic radiation produced by electrical lighting is determined, based on the measurement data and the predicted distribution of direct and interreflected solar radiation, to achieve the target distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment. Output parameters are set to one or more devices to modify the initial distribution to achieve the target distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment, including diffusion characteristics of the materials between environments.
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