公开(公告)号：US10085328B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-25

申请号：US15357900

申请日：2016-11-21

Applicant: RAB Lighting Inc.

Inventor： Ross A. Barna ,  Michael Theodore Case-Hayes ,  Ankit Sanghvi ,  Jason Lawrence Oliver

IPC: H01J1/60 ,  H01J7/42 ,  H05B37/04 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W88/16 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04W4/70 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W12/06

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  H04L12/2827 ,  H04L12/2832 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04W4/70 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/16 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  Y02B20/445

Abstract: Wireless lighting control systems and methods for controlling the illumination of one or more light fixtures are disclosed. Embodiments include a server connected to a wide area network and having software for configuring, monitoring, and controlling lighting fixtures at a site. The control system also includes a wireless gateway at the site communicating with the server via cellular. Wireless devices communicate with the wireless gateway via a mesh network and each wireless device is wired to control at least one lighting fixture. A user interface can connect to the wide area network and enable a user to access server control software. Control instructions entered on the server by the user interface are communicated from the server to the wireless gateway and to the wireless devices. A user site device may be connected to the site mesh network enabling a user to configure, monitor, and control lighting fixtures at the site.

公开(公告)号：US09860948B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US15486541

申请日：2017-04-13

Applicant: ABL IP Holding LLC

Inventor： Robert Bell ,  Garrett Douglas ,  Kevin D. Loewen

IPC: H01J7/42 ,  H05B33/08 ,  H04L12/10

CPC classification number: H05B33/0842 ,  H04L12/10 ,  H05B33/0815

Abstract: A network switch and luminaire provide environmental lighting via network infrastructure. The network switch operates in a communication mode that communicates, via a network interface, data with the luminaire over a network. Some portion of the data may be lighting control information for the luminaire that is produced by a control device. The network uses a network protocol that provides power to the luminaire using a network cable, where the luminaire uses the power to illuminate a lighting element. In response to a signal received by an emergency control input on the network switch, the emergency circuitry switches the network switch from the communication mode to an emergency lighting mode. The emergency lighting mode bypasses the processor used for communicating data via the network interface, and provides, via the network cable attached to the network interface, only power to the luminaire.

公开(公告)号：US09642219B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US15184225

申请日：2016-06-16

Applicant: Steelcase Inc.

Inventor： Karl Mead ,  Hyun Yoo ,  Cherie Johnson

IPC: H01J1/60 ,  H01J7/42 ,  H05B37/04 ,  H05B37/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H05B33/08

CPC classification number: H05B37/0227 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/2664 ,  H05B33/0854 ,  H05B33/0872 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  H05B37/029

Abstract: A method for facilitating space experiences for at least a first space user and for at least first and second different spaces, the method comprising the steps of storing first and second space experience specifications for the first and second different spaces, respectively, wherein the first and second space experience specifications indicate space affordance settings for the first and second spaces, respectively, sensing a trigger event associated with at least one of the first and second different spaces, where the sensed trigger event is associated with the first space, using the first space experience specification to control the first space affordances and where the sensed trigger event is associated with the second space, using the second space experience specification to control the second space affordances.

公开(公告)号：US09288880B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US14509143

申请日：2014-10-08

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Young-Hoon Cho ,  Tae-Hyeun Ha ,  Tae-Hoon Kim ,  Chang-Won Son ,  Tae-Je Park

IPC: H01J1/60 ,  H01J7/42 ,  H05B37/04 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  Y02B20/48

Abstract: A network apparatus is provided. The network apparatus includes a communication unit configured to perform communication with at least one device. The apparatus also includes a storage unit configured to store information for an illumination device located within a preset distance range from the at least one device. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to control a light-emitting state of the illumination device located within the preset distance range from the at least one device based on the information stored in the storage unit when a preset event occurs in the at least one device.

Abstract translation: 提供一种网络装置。 网络设备包括被配置为执行与至少一个设备的通信的通信单元。 该装置还包括存储单元，其被配置为存储位于距离至少一个装置的预设距离范围内的照明装置的信息。 该装置还包括控制器，其被配置为当在至少一个设备中发生预设事件时，基于存储在存储单元中的信息来控制位于距离至少一个设备的预设距离范围内的照明设备的发光状态 。

公开(公告)号：US08594976B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US12395234

申请日：2009-02-27

Applicant: Michael Dorogi ,  James English ,  Jeff Walters

Inventor： Michael Dorogi ,  James English ,  Jeff Walters

IPC: G01R21/00 ,  G06F11/30 ,  H01J7/42

CPC classification number: H05B37/034 ,  G01R31/44 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  Y02B20/48

Abstract: One or more example diagnostics may be performed by a network server for a network of intelligent luminaire managers or other radio frequency (RF) devices. The network server may receive messages or information from one or more of the plurality of networked intelligent luminaire managers or RF devices. The network server may perform diagnostics based upon the received messages or information from one or more of the plurality of networked intelligent luminaire managers or RF devices. The network server may also leverage knowledge of respective statuses of at least a portion of the plurality of the networked intelligent luminaire managers or RF devices to determine a system-level status.

Abstract translation: 一个或多个示例诊断可以由网络服务器执行用于智能照明管理器或其他射频（RF）设备的网络。 网络服务器可以从多个联网的智能照明管理器或RF设备中的一个或多个接收消息或信息。 网络服务器可以基于所接收的消息或来自多个联网智能照明管理器或RF设备中的一个或多个的信息来执行诊断。 网络服务器还可以利用多个联网智能照明管理器或RF设备的至少一部分的相应状态的知识来确定系统级状态。

公开(公告)号：US20120169237A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US12982749

申请日：2010-12-30

Applicant: Sunita Carrasco ,  David Hager ,  Tack-Boon Yee

Inventor： Sunita Carrasco ,  David Hager ,  Tack-Boon Yee

IPC: H01J7/42 ,  H01J99/00

CPC classification number: H01J61/78 ,  G01N21/3103 ,  G01N2021/3118 ,  G07C3/08 ,  H01J61/09 ,  H01J61/56

Abstract: A hollow cathode lamp is described with an end cap, an anode, and a cathode. A data storage device is part of the end cap and communicates data to and from a computing device. The data communicated with the computing device may include identification information and usage information corresponding to the hollow cathode lamp. Additionally, a method is described that includes activating a power supply to a hollow cathode lamp and communicating data with a memory device located in the hollow cathode lamp. The data communicated with the memory device includes usage information about an amount of time the hollow cathode lamp has been in use.

Abstract translation: 用端盖，阳极和阴极描述空心阴极灯。 数据存储设备是端盖的一部分，并将数据传送到计算设备和从计算设备传送数据。 与计算设备通信的数据可以包括与空心阴极灯对应的识别信息和使用信息。 此外，描述了一种方法，其包括激活到空心阴极灯的电源并且与位于中空阴极灯中的存储器件通信数据。 与存储装置通信的数据包括关于中空阴极灯已经使用的时间量的使用信息。

公开(公告)号：US08072223B1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US13194959

申请日：2011-07-31

Applicant: Edward M. Sioma

Inventor： Edward M. Sioma

IPC: G01R31/00 ,  H01J7/42

CPC classification number: H05B37/03 ,  B60Q11/005 ,  G01R31/44

Abstract: A circuit for monitoring the functionality of an electrical element. A primary power supply provides direct current to the electrical element at a current sufficient for the electrical element to operate. A Schottky diode is disposed between the primary power supply and the electrical element, wherein the electrical element draws its operational current through the Schottky diode when in operation. A reverse bias power supply is provided. An opto-isolator is disposed between the reverse bias power supply and the electrical element. The electrical element draws a secondary current from the reverse bias power supply through the opto-isolator. The opto-isolator creates an output signal that is indicative of the secondary current. The output signal is used to control a remote failure indicator. When the electrical element fails, the current flowing through the opto-isolator stops. This triggers the failure indicator and informs a user as to the failed status.

Abstract translation: 用于监测电气元件功能的电路。 主电源以足以使电元件工作的电流向电气元件提供直流电流。 肖特基二极管设置在主电源和电气元件之间，其中电元件在操作时通过肖特基二极管吸引其工作电流。 提供反向偏置电源。 光隔离器设置在反向偏压电源和电气元件之间。 电气元件通过光隔离器从反向偏置电源提取次级电流。 光隔离器产生指示次级电流的输出信号。 输出信号用于控制远程故障指示器。 当电气元件故障时，流过光隔离器的电流停止。 这会触发故障指示器，并通知用户有关故障状态。

公开(公告)号：US20110234104A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

申请号：US13071762

申请日：2011-03-25

Applicant: Masanori MISHIMA ,  Hiroshi Kido ,  Shohei Yamamoto ,  Masanao Okawa ,  Hirofumi Konishi ,  Katunobu Hamamoto

Inventor： Masanori MISHIMA ,  Hiroshi Kido ,  Shohei Yamamoto ,  Masanao Okawa ,  Hirofumi Konishi ,  Katunobu Hamamoto

IPC: H01J7/42

CPC classification number: H05B33/0848 ,  H05B33/08 ,  H05B33/0896 ,  Y02B20/32

Abstract: An illumination load determination device includes an illumination load; a voltage applying unit for applying a voltage to the illumination load; a connection unit for connecting the illumination load and the voltage applying unit; a detection unit for detecting at least one of a current flowing through the illumination load and a voltage across the illumination load when the voltage is applied to the illumination load from the voltage applying unit via the connection unit; and a determination unit for determining a type of the illumination load based on an output from the detection unit. The determination unit has a comparator for comparing a detection value detected by the detection unit to a predetermined threshold, and determines that the illumination load has a capacitance based on an output of the comparator. The voltage applying unit lights on the determined illumination load with a rated driving voltage.

Abstract translation: 照明负载确定装置包括照明负载; 电压施加单元，用于向照明负载施加电压; 用于连接照明负载和电压施加单元的连接单元; 检测单元，用于当电压经由连接单元从电压施加单元施加到照明负载时，检测流过照明负载的电流和照明负载两端的电压中的至少一个; 以及确定单元，用于基于来自检测单元的输出来确定照明负载的类型。 确定单元具有用于将由检测单元检测的检测值与预定阈值进行比较的比较器，并且基于比较器的输出确定照明负载具有电容。 电压施加单元以额定驱动电压对确定的照明负载点亮。

公开(公告)号：US20110101868A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12611703

申请日：2009-11-03

Applicant: William J. Weiss

Inventor： William J. Weiss

IPC: H01J7/42 ,  H05B41/36 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B41/24

CPC classification number: H05B37/0245

Abstract: A lighting unit includes a power supply, a light source, a controller, and an output intensity adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism is configured to allow a user to set an output intensity of a plurality of non-zero intensities generatable by the light source. The controller is operable to control a supply of electrical power from the power supply to the light source such that the light source illuminates in accordance with the intensity set by the user. The lighting unit is also operable to optionally report usage information for the lighting unit (e.g., cumulative on time) using the light source to produce a visually undetectable information signal. The controller is further optionally operable to adjust (e.g., increase) the electrical power supplied to the light source when the cumulative on time for the light source corresponds to a point on a lumen depreciation curve indicating a reduction in light source intensity.

Abstract translation: 照明单元包括电源，光源，控制器和输出强度调节机构。 调整机构被配置为允许用户设置由光源产生的多个非零强度的输出强度。 控制器可操作地控制从电源到光源的电力供应，使得光源根据用户设置的强度照亮。 照明单元还可操作地使用光源可选地报告照明单元的使用信息（例如，累积在线），以产生视觉上不可检测的信息信号。 当光源的累积启动时间对应于指示光源强度降低的流明折旧曲线上的点时，控制器还可选地可操作地调节（例如，增加）提供给光源的电功率。

公开(公告)号：US20090322230A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12198336

申请日：2008-08-26

Applicant: KUO-HUA WANG ,  LI-PING CHEN

Inventor： KUO-HUA WANG ,  LI-PING CHEN

IPC: H01J7/42

CPC classification number: H01C10/14 ,  H01C10/36 ,  H01H13/023

Abstract: A button assembly includes a button, an indicating lamp, a rheostat and a switch. The button includes a transparent pressing portion. The indicating lamp is positioned in the pressing portion. The rheostat includes a base and an adjuster rotatably attached to the base. The adjuster is rotated by rotation of the button. The switch is capable of being triggered by downwardly movement of the button.

Abstract translation: 按钮组件包括按钮，指示灯，变阻器和开关。 按钮包括透明按压部。 指示灯位于按压部分中。 变阻器包括可旋转地附接到基座的基座和调节器。 调节器通过按钮旋转而旋转。 该开关能够通过按钮的向下移动来触发。