公开(公告)号：US08975827B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US13782040

申请日：2013-03-01

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph P. Chobot ,  Michael James Harris

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  H05B33/08

CPC classification number: H05B37/02 ,  H05B33/0842 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0254 ,  H05B37/0272

Abstract: A lighting network where control of the lighting fixtures in the network may be distributed among the lighting fixtures. The lighting fixtures may be broken into groups that are associated with different lighting zones. Certain lighting fixtures will have or be associated with one or more sensors, such as occupancy sensors, ambient light sensors, and the like. Within the lighting network or the various lighting zones, lighting fixtures may share sensor data. Each lighting fixture may process sensor data provided by its own sensor, a remote standalone sensor, or lighting fixture, and process the sensor data according to the lighting fixture's own internal logic to control operation. The lighting fixtures may also receive control input from other lighting fixtures, control nodes, light switches, and commissioning tools. The control input may be processed along with the sensor data according to the internal logic to further enhance control of the lighting fixture.

Abstract translation: 照明网络中的照明网络中的照明装置的控制可以在照明装置之间分配。 照明设备可以被分成与不同照明区域相关联的组。 某些照明灯具将具有或与一个或多个传感器相关联，例如占用传感器，环境光传感器等。 在照明网络或各种照明区域内，照明灯具可以共享传感器数据。 每个照明灯具可以处理由其自己的传感器，远程独立传感器或照明灯具提供的传感器数据，并且根据照明器具的内部逻辑处理传感器数据以控制操作。 照明灯具还可以从其他照明灯具，控制节点，灯开关和调试工具接收控制输入。 可以根据内部逻辑与传感器数据一起处理控制输入，以进一步增强照明器具的控制。

公开(公告)号：US20150048758A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-19

申请号：US14498168

申请日：2014-09-26

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Carrigan ,  John J. Trainor ,  Joseph P. Chobot ,  Matthew Deese ,  Keith Bryan

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  H05B33/0842 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0254

Abstract: A handheld device for grouping a plurality of lighting fixtures is disclosed. In one embodiment, the handheld device includes a communication interface configured to wirelessly communicate with the plurality of lighting fixtures and control circuitry. The circuitry is configured to: effect selection of at least two lighting fixtures of the plurality of lighting fixtures via the communication interface; determine a first group for the at least two lighting fixtures; create first group assignment information for the first group; and send the first group assignment information to each of the at least two lighting fixtures via the communication interface.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于分组多个照明器具的手持设备。 在一个实施例中，手持设备包括被配置为与多个照明器具和控制电路无线通信的通信接口。 电路被配置为：经由通信接口对多个照明器具中的至少两个照明器具进行选择; 确定所述至少两个照明装置的第一组; 为第一组创建第一组分配信息; 并且经由所述通信接口将所述第一组分配信息发送到所述至少两个照明装置中的每一个。

公开(公告)号：US20150008831A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-08

申请号：US14498147

申请日：2014-09-26

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Carrigan ,  John J. Trainor ,  Joseph P. Chobot ,  Matthew Deese ,  Keith Bryan

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  H05B33/08

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H05B33/0842 ,  H05B33/0872 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0254 ,  Y02B20/46 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: A lighting fixture having a light source, a light sensor, a communication interface, and circuitry is described. In addition to controlling the light source, the circuitry is adapted to monitor for a light signal provided from a handheld device via the light sensor; upon receiving the light signal, measure a signal level associated with the light signal; and effect transmission of the signal level to the handheld device via the communication interface. In one embodiment, the circuitry is further configured to receive an instruction to monitor for the light signal from the handheld device via the communication interface such that the circuitry begins monitoring for the light signal upon receiving the instruction.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有光源，光传感器，通信接口和电路的照明器具。 除了控制光源之外，电路还适用于经由光传感器监测从手持设备提供的光信号; 在接收到光信号时，测量与光信号相关联的信号电平; 并且通过通信接口将信号电平传输到手持设备。 在一个实施例中，电路还被配置为经由通信接口接收监视来自手持设备的光信号的指令，使得电路在接收到指令时开始监视光信号。

公开(公告)号：US08912735B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US13782131

申请日：2013-03-01

Applicant: Cree, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph P. Chobot ,  John J. Trainor

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0209 ,  F21S8/026 ,  F21V7/0008 ,  F21V13/04 ,  F21V23/008 ,  F21V23/0435 ,  F21V23/0464 ,  F21W2131/40 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2113/13 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01L2224/32257 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48247 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H05B33/0806 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  H05B37/029 ,  Y02B20/46 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to lighting fixtures for use in a lighting network where the lighting fixtures and other elements are able to communicate with each other via wired or wireless communication techniques. When the lighting network is being formed or modified, a lighting fixture is selected to act as a coordinator for forming the lighting network. For example, a user may employ a commissioning tool to select a particular lighting fixture as the coordinator. The coordinator will send out one or more ‘join my network’ messages toward the other elements of the lighting network. The elements that receive the ‘join my network’ message may respond in order to make the coordinator aware of their presence and join them to a lighting network.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及在照明网络中使用的照明器具，其中照明灯具和其他元件能够经由有线或无线通信技术彼此通信。 当照明网络正在形成或修改时，选择照明灯具作为形成照明网络的协调器。 例如，用户可以使用调试工具来选择特定的照明器具作为协调器。 协调员将向照明网络的其他元件发送一个或多个“加入我的网络”消息。 接收“加入我的网络”消息的元素可能会响应，以使协调器了解它们的存在并将它们连接到照明网络。

公开(公告)号：US20140167653A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13782053

申请日：2013-03-01

Applicant: CREE, INC.

Inventor： Joseph P. Chobot

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0209 ,  F21S8/026 ,  F21V7/0008 ,  F21V13/04 ,  F21V23/008 ,  F21V23/0435 ,  F21V23/0464 ,  F21W2131/40 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2113/13 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01L2224/32257 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48247 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H05B33/0806 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  H05B37/029 ,  Y02B20/46 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: Control of lighting fixtures in a lighting network may be distributed among the lighting fixtures. The lighting fixtures may be broken into groups that are associated with different lighting zones. At least some of the lighting fixtures will have or be associated with one or more sensors. Within the overall lighting network or the various lighting zones, the lighting fixtures may share sensor data from their sensors. Each lighting fixture may process sensor data provided by its own sensor, a remote standalone sensor, or lighting fixture, and process the sensor data according to the lighting fixture's own internal logic to control operation of the lighting fixture. The lighting fixtures may also receive control input from other lighting fixtures, control nodes, light switches, and commissioning tools. The control input may be processed along with the sensor data according to the internal logic to further enhance control of the lighting fixture.

Abstract translation: 照明网络中的照明灯具的控制可以分布在照明灯具中。 照明设备可以被分成与不同照明区域相关联的组。 至少一些照明灯具将具有或者与一个或多个传感器相关联。 在整个照明网络或各种照明区域内，照明设备可以从其传感器共享传感器数据。 每个照明灯具可以处理由其自己的传感器，远程独立传感器或照明灯具提供的传感器数据，并且根据照明器具的内部逻辑处理传感器数据以控制照明器具的操作。 照明灯具还可以从其他照明灯具，控制节点，灯开关和调试工具接收控制输入。 可以根据内部逻辑与传感器数据一起处理控制输入，以进一步增强照明器具的控制。

公开(公告)号：US20140001963A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13782040

申请日：2013-03-01

Applicant: CREE, INC.

Inventor： Joseph P. Chobot ,  Michael James Harris

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/02 ,  H05B33/0842 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0254 ,  H05B37/0272

Abstract: A lighting network where control of the lighting fixtures in the network may be distributed among the lighting fixtures. The lighting fixtures may be broken into groups that are associated with different lighting zones. Certain lighting fixtures will have or be associated with one or more sensors, such as occupancy sensors, ambient light sensors, and the like. Within the lighting network or the various lighting zones, lighting fixtures may share sensor data. Each lighting fixture may process sensor data provided by its own sensor, a remote standalone sensor, or lighting fixture, and process the sensor data according to the lighting fixture's own internal logic to control operation. The lighting fixtures may also receive control input from other lighting fixtures, control nodes, light switches, and commissioning tools. The control input may be processed along with the sensor data according to the internal logic to further enhance control of the lighting fixture.

Abstract translation: 照明网络中的照明网络中的照明装置的控制可以在照明装置之间分配。 照明设备可以被分成与不同照明区域相关联的组。 某些照明灯具将具有或与一个或多个传感器相关联，例如占用传感器，环境光传感器等。 在照明网络或各种照明区域内，照明灯具可以共享传感器数据。 每个照明灯具可以处理由其自己的传感器，远程独立传感器或照明灯具提供的传感器数据，并且根据照明器具的内部逻辑处理传感器数据以控制操作。 照明灯具还可以从其他照明灯具，控制节点，灯开关和调试工具接收控制输入。 可以根据内部逻辑与传感器数据一起处理控制输入，以进一步增强照明器具的控制。

公开(公告)号：US20140001959A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13782096

申请日：2013-03-01

Applicant: CREE, INC.

Inventor： Arnold Motley ,  Joseph P. Chobot ,  Daniel J. Pope ,  John J. Trainor ,  Michael James Harris

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  F21K9/62 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V7/00 ,  F21V29/70 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H05B33/0809 ,  H05B33/0842 ,  H05B33/0854 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0245 ,  H05B37/0254

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lighting fixture that includes a driver module and at least one other module that provides a lighting fixture function, such as a sensor function, lighting network communication function, gateway function, and the like. The driver module communicates with the other modules in a master/slave scheme over a communication bus. The driver module is configured as a slave communication device, and the other modules are configured as master communication devices. As such, the other modules may initiate communications with the driver to send information to or retrieve information from the driver module.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种照明器具，其包括驱动器模块和提供诸如传感器功能，照明网络通信功能，网关功能等的照明器具功能的至少一个其他模块。 驱动器模块通过通信总线以主/从方案与其他模块通信。 驱动器模块被配置为从通信设备，其他模块被配置为主通信设备。 因此，其他模块可以启动与驾驶员的通信以向驱动器模块发送信息或从驱动器模块检索信息。