公开(公告)号：US5769527A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-23

申请号：US473150

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: Brooks W. Taylor ,  Thomas E. Walsh ,  Mikell D. Nelson ,  Charles H. Reese

Inventor： Brooks W. Taylor ,  Thomas E. Walsh ,  Mikell D. Nelson ,  Charles H. Reese

IPC: F21V33/00 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G06F9/06 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/0421 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  H05B37/029 ,  G05B2219/21023 ,  G05B2219/21046 ,  G05B2219/21047 ,  G05B2219/21081 ,  G05B2219/21092 ,  G05B2219/2206 ,  G05B2219/23043 ,  G05B2219/23045 ,  G05B2219/23089 ,  G05B2219/23091 ,  G05B2219/23135 ,  G05B2219/23157 ,  G05B2219/23182 ,  G05B2219/23183 ,  G05B2219/23205 ,  G05B2219/23253 ,  G05B2219/23272 ,  G05B2219/23386 ,  G05B2219/23452 ,  G05B2219/24148 ,  G05B2219/25157 ,  G05B2219/25164 ,  G05B2219/25172 ,  G05B2219/25174 ,  G05B2219/25181 ,  G05B2219/25211 ,  G05B2219/25232 ,  G05B2219/25274 ,  G05B2219/25411 ,  G05B2219/2664

Abstract: A stage lighting system is comprised of a plurality of lamp units which may have diverse communication protocols, functions and data parameters. The stage lighting system is controlled by a modular control system comprised of a modular controller mainframe interconnected with a plurality of control devices which may have diverse communications protocols and data formats. The modular controller mainframe consists of a plurality of input and output modules, mass storage devices and a main processor kernel, all interconnected by a number of data buses. The input modules serve as an interface between the modular controller mainframe and the diverse protocols of the various control devices. Similarly, the output modules serve as an interface between the modular controller mainframe and the diverse protocols of the various types of lamp units. The modular controller mainframe serves as an interface system by providing one or more of said input or output modules with the capability of translating parameter commands, where necessary, to accommodate control devices having diverse communications protocols and output devices having diverse communications protocols, functions and data formats. The system may also include a distributed control system for a lighting system in which two or more fully-functional control devices are online simultaneously to control any function of any of a plurality of luminaries from the control devices. Various methods for arbitrating and resolving conflicts between or among plural control consoles are also used.

Abstract translation: 舞台照明系统由可以具有不同通信协议，功能和数据参数的多个灯单元组成。 舞台照明系统由模块化控制系统控制，该模块化控制系统包括与可以具有不同通信协议和数据格式的多个控制设备互连的模块化控制器主机。 模块化控制器主机由多个输入和输出模块，大容量存储设备和主处理器内核组成，全部由多个数据总线互连。 输入模块用作模块化控制器主机和各种控制设备的各种协议之间的接口。 类似地，输出模块用作模块化控制器主机和各种类型的灯单元的多种协议之间的接口。 模块化控制器主机通过提供一个或多个所述输入或输出模块具有转换参数命令的能力，作为接口系统，必要时能够容纳具有不同通信协议的控制设备和具有不同通信协议，功能和数据的输出设备 格式。 该系统还可以包括用于照明系统的分布式控制系统，其中两个或更多个全功能控制装置在线同时控制来自控制装置的多个发光体中的任一个的任何功能。 还使用用于仲裁和解决多个控制台之间或之间的冲突的各种方法。

公开(公告)号：US5329431A

公开(公告)日：1994-07-12

申请号：US122355

申请日：1993-09-14

Applicant: Brooks W. Taylor ,  Thomas E. Walsh

Inventor： Brooks W. Taylor ,  Thomas E. Walsh

IPC: G05B19/042 ,  H05B37/02 ,  F21V33/00

CPC classification number: G10H1/0075 ,  G05B19/0421 ,  H05B37/029 ,  G10H2240/311

Abstract: A stage lighting system is comprised of a plurality of lamp units which may have diverse communication protocols, functions and data parameters. The stage lighting system is controlled by a modular control system comprised of a modular controller mainframe interconnected with a plurality of control devices which may have diverse communications protocols and data formats. The modular controller mainframe consists of a plurality of input and output modules, mass storage devices and a main processor kernel, all interconnected by a number of data buses. The input modules serve as an interface between the modular controller mainframe and the diverse protocols of the various control devices. Similarly, the output modules serve as an interface between the modular controller mainframe and the diverse protocols of the various types of lamp units. The modular controller mainframe serves as an interface system by providing one or more of said input or output modules with the capability of translating parameter commands, where necessary, to accommodate control devices having diverse communications protocols and output devices having diverse communications protocols, functions and data formats.

Abstract translation: 舞台照明系统由可以具有不同通信协议，功能和数据参数的多个灯单元组成。 舞台照明系统由模块化控制系统控制，该模块化控制系统包括与可以具有不同通信协议和数据格式的多个控制设备互连的模块化控制器主机。 模块化控制器主机由多个输入和输出模块，大容量存储设备和主处理器内核组成，全部由多个数据总线互连。 输入模块用作模块化控制器主机和各种控制设备的各种协议之间的接口。 类似地，输出模块用作模块化控制器主机和各种类型的灯单元的多种协议之间的接口。 模块化控制器主机通过提供一个或多个所述输入或输出模块具有转换参数命令的能力，作为接口系统，必要时能够容纳具有不同通信协议的控制设备和具有不同通信协议，功能和数据的输出设备 格式。

公开(公告)号：US5307295A

公开(公告)日：1994-04-26

申请号：US641031

申请日：1991-01-14

Applicant: Brooks W. Taylor ,  Andrew J. P. Meldrum

Inventor： Brooks W. Taylor ,  Andrew J. P. Meldrum

IPC: F21S10/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  H05B37/02 ,  G06F15/20

CPC classification number: G06F17/5009 ,  H05B37/029 ,  G06F2217/74

Abstract: A modelling and control system for creating lighting designs off-line and for controlling on-line the operation of the actual lighting systems producing those designs. Using a programmable computer, the modelling system prompts inputs by the designer/programmer describing model objects and their parameters including stage dimensions, set pieces and their locations, performers and their positions, trusses, lamps and their parameters such as color, focus, intensity, beam edge, and the relations among the objects. The sytem computes the resutant lighting scenes, organized as cues and arranged and formatted to be compatible with actual lighting controller usage. The system displays the model environment in such a way as to facilitate the modelling operation and its results. It also also generates a variety of spreadsheets for use by the designer.

Abstract translation: 一种建模和控制系统，用于离线创建照明设计，并控制在线生产这些设计的实际照明系统的运行。 使用可编程计算机，建模系统提示设计者/程序员描述模型对象及其参数的输入，包括舞台尺寸，组件及其位置，表演者及其位置，桁架，灯及其参数，如颜色，焦点，强度， 光束边缘，以及对象之间的关系。 系统计算不规则照明场景，组织为提示，并进行排列和格式化，以与实际照明控制器的使用兼容。 系统显示模型环境，以便于建模操作及其结果。 它还生成设计人员使用的各种电子表格。

公开(公告)号：US5010459A

公开(公告)日：1991-04-23

申请号：US555121

申请日：1990-07-18

Applicant: Brooks W. Taylor ,  Thomas E. Walsh

Inventor： Brooks W. Taylor ,  Thomas E. Walsh

IPC: G05B19/042 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/029 ,  G05B19/0421 ,  F21W2131/406

Abstract: A stage lighting system has a plurality of automated lamp units which can vary the parameters of a light beam for pan, tilt, brightness, intensity and size. A control console is connected to each of the lamp units via a bidirectional data link. A communication system provides for the exchange of information between the lamps and the console control system, permitting the console controller to selectively and coordinately test and control the individual lamps. To this end, each of the lamp units includes a microprocessor and a memory where lighting cues may be stored for recall and execution. Control programs for driving each of the lamp parameters are also stored in the memory as are various routines for initializing, testing and diagnosing the lamps. The console includes a microprocessor as well as memory. Commands entered at the console to change the lighting effect produce signals broadcast to all of the lamp units, each of which responds individually and independently to change the light parameters based upon its own operating programs and current state. Programs in the console controller provide for lamp polling and the execution of comprehensive testing regimes to insure a trouble free performance.

Abstract translation: 舞台照明系统具有多个自动化灯单元，其可以改变用于摇摄，倾斜，亮度，强度和尺寸的光束的参数。 控制台通过双向数据链路连接到每个灯单元。 通信系统提供灯和控制台控制系统之间的信息交换，允许控制台控制器选择性地并协调地测试和控制各个灯。 为此，每个灯单元包括微处理器和存储器，其中可以存储照明线索用于调用和执行。 用于驱动每个灯参数的控制程序也像用于初始化，测试和诊断灯的各种例程一样存储在存储器中。 控制台包括微处理器以及内存。 在控制台输入的更改照明效果的命令产生广播到所有灯具单元的信号，每个灯具单独响应并独立响应，以根据自己的操作程序和当前状态更改灯光参数。 控制台控制器中的程序提供灯投票和执行综合测试方案，以确保无故障性能。

公开(公告)号：US4980806A

公开(公告)日：1990-12-25

申请号：US249225

申请日：1988-09-22

Applicant: Brooks W. Taylor ,  Thomas E. Walsh

Inventor： Brooks W. Taylor ,  Thomas E. Walsh

IPC: G05B19/042 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/0421 ,  H05B37/029

Abstract: A stage lighting system has a plurality of automated lamp units which can vary the parameters of a light beam for pan, tilt, brightness, intensity and size. A control console is connected to each of the lamp units via a data link. Each of the lamp units includes a microprocessor and a memory. Control programs for driving each of the lamp parameters are stored in the memory and are executed by the lamp microprocessor. The console includes a microprocessor as well as memory. Commands are input through the console to change the effect produced by the lighting system. Each of these changes is directed to all of the lamp units. Each lamp unit responds individually and independently to change the light parameters based upon its own operating programs and the data condition of the lamp at the time that the change was made. Each of the lamps further stores a unique lamp cue which corresponds to a system cue that is stored in the memory of the console. When a new system cue is selected at the console, this system cue is directed to each of the lamp units which then recall their independent corresponding lamp cues and set the lighting parameters of each individual lamp.

Abstract translation: 舞台照明系统具有多个自动化灯单元，其可以改变用于摇摄，倾斜，亮度，强度和尺寸的光束的参数。 控制台通过数据链路连接到每个灯单元。 每个灯单元包括微处理器和存储器。 用于驱动每个灯参数的控制程序被存储在存储器中并由灯微处理器执行。 控制台包括微处理器以及内存。 命令通过控制台输入，以改变照明系统产生的效果。 这些更改中的每一个都针对所有的灯单元。 每个灯单元单独和独立地进行响应，以根据其自己的操作程序和在进行改变时的灯的数据条件来改变光参数。 每个灯还存储与存储在控制台的存储器中的系统提示相对应的唯一灯提示。 当在控制台上选择新的系统提示时，该系统提示被引导到每个灯单元，然后调用其独立的相应灯提示并设置每个单独灯的照明参数。

公开(公告)号：US5209560A

公开(公告)日：1993-05-11

申请号：US898385

申请日：1992-06-09

Applicant: Brooks W. Taylor ,  Thomas E. Walsh

Inventor： Brooks W. Taylor ,  Thomas E. Walsh

IPC: G05B19/042 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/0421 ,  H05B37/029 ,  Y02B20/48

Abstract: A stage lighting system has a plurality of automated lamp units which can vary the parameters of a light beam for pan, tilt, brightness, intensity and size. A remote console controller system is connected to each of the lamp units via an intelligent data link system. Each of the lamp units includes a microprocessor and a memory. Control programs for driving each of the lamp parameters are stored in the memory and are executed by the lamp microprocessor. The console controller system includes a plurality of controllers, each of which can alternatively or additionally control the operations of the lighting system. The intelligent data link system includes a plurality of signal repeaters, each of which includes a microprocessor and an associated memory for controlling the communication of data and for cooperating in error detection and correction.

Abstract translation: 舞台照明系统具有多个自动化灯单元，其可以改变用于摇摄，倾斜，亮度，强度和尺寸的光束的参数。 远程控制台控制器系统通过智能数据链路系统连接到每个灯单元。 每个灯单元包括微处理器和存储器。 用于驱动每个灯参数的控制程序被存储在存储器中并由灯微处理器执行。 控制台控制器系统包括多个控制器，每个控制器可以替代地或附加地控制照明系统的操作。 智能数据链路系统包括多个信号转发器，每个信号中继器包括微处理器和相关联的存储器，用于控制数据的通信并用于在错误检测和校正中协作。