公开(公告)号：US20210029891A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-04

申请号：US16981596

申请日：2019-03-22

Applicant: Suntracker Technologies Ltd.

Inventor： Ian Edward Ashdown ,  Wallace Jay Scott

IPC: A01G7/04 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G02B5/02 ,  F21V23/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US20200344858A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-29

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 ,  F21K9/66 ,  F21K9/64

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.

公开(公告)号：US10785849B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-22

申请号：US16387329

申请日：2019-04-17

Applicant: Suntracker Technologies Ltd.

Inventor： Ian Ashdown ,  Wallace Jay Scott

IPC: H05B47/105 ,  H05B47/155 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F17/11 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US20190246478A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-08

申请号：US16387329

申请日：2019-04-17

Applicant: Suntracker Technologies Ltd.

Inventor： Ian Ashdown ,  Wallace Jay Scott

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F17/11 ,  G06F17/50 ,  H05B33/08

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.

公开(公告)号：US20170185057A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15407176

申请日：2017-01-16

Applicant: Suntracker Technologies Ltd.

Inventor： Ian Ashdown ,  Wallace Jay Scott

IPC: G05B19/042 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F17/11

CPC classification number: G05B19/042 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2130/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06F17/11 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/42 ,  Y02B20/46

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.

公开(公告)号：US20160007426A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14792590

申请日：2015-07-06

Applicant: SUNTRACKER TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

Inventor： IAN ASHDOWN ,  WALLACE JAY SCOTT

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  G05B13/04

CPC classification number: H05B37/0227 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2130/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G05B13/048 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/42 ,  Y02B20/46

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.

Abstract translation: 在一个例子中，根据数学模型计算出地理位置，时间和日期的预期天空条件。 基于预期的天空条件计算环境中直接和反射的太阳辐射的预测分布。 获得来自一个或多个光电传感器的测量数据，其提供环境中的直接和反射辐射的初始分布的测量，包括来自太阳能和电光源的辐射。 基于测量数据和直接和反射太阳辐射的预测分布，确定电气照明产生的直接和反射人造电磁辐射的目标分布，以实现环境中直接和反射辐射的目标分布。 输出参数设置为一个或多个设备以修改初始分布，以实现环境内直接和反射辐射的目标分布。