Lighting load classification and dimmer configuration based thereon

    公开(公告)号:US10856395B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-01

    申请号:US16444788

    申请日:2019-06-18

    IPC分类号: H05B47/175 G06N20/00

    摘要: A machine learning model for classifying different lighting loads based on properties of electrical current through the loads is built. The model is applied to electrical data gathered based on powering a target lighting load in order to classify the load. Based on load classification, operating parameter(s) to control operation of a dimmer to control power to the load are selected and the dimmer is configured with the selected parameter(s) to achieve desired dimmer operation in dimming the load.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) POWER DELIVERY WITH MULTIPLE CHARGING PORTS

    公开(公告)号:US20200091758A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-19

    申请号:US16134288

    申请日:2018-09-18

    IPC分类号: H02J7/04 H02J7/00

    摘要: Systems and methods for universal serial bus (USB) power delivery with multiple charging ports or connectors to charge multiple electronic devices. The systems include a power supply having converter(s) that converts an input voltage to different output voltages and outputs; charging ports electrically coupled to the power supply outputs; and a controller electrically coupled to the power supply and the charging ports or connectors. Each of the charging ports is configured to connect to and provide an output voltage selected from the different output voltages to an electronic device. The controller communicates or publishes information regarding the different output voltage levels that can be provided by the power supply to the electronic devices; receives voltage levels selected by the electronic devices via the charging ports; and controls the power supply to provide the selected voltages to the first and second device, respectively.

    SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING EXCESSIVE CABLE HEATING IN POWER OVER ETHERNET-BASED LIGHTING SYSTEMS

    公开(公告)号:US20180063928A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-01

    申请号:US15670721

    申请日:2017-08-07

    发明人: Robert L. Hick

    IPC分类号: H05B37/02 H05B33/08

    摘要: A system is disclosed for controlling operation of an LED lighting system, including a Power over Ethernet (PoE) LED driver couplable to a PoE switch via a power and communication link. The PoE LED driver includes a microcontroller for controlling an LED driver chip to operate an associated LED lighting fixture. A voltage and current measurement unit is coupled to the microcontroller to receive power from the power and communication link, and to provide signals to the microcontroller. The provided signals can be representative of an input electrical parameter of the power and communication link. The microcontroller is programmed to compare the signals representative of the input electrical parameter against a predetermined value, and command operation of the LED driver chip based on the comparison.

    System and method for occupancy sensing with enhanced functionality
    6.
    发明授权
    System and method for occupancy sensing with enhanced functionality 有权
    具有增强功能的占用感测系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09271375B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-23

    申请号:US13775534

    申请日:2013-02-25

    IPC分类号: H05B37/02

    摘要: A system and method are disclosed for providing fail-safe operation of a lighting system. A lighting level detector is used to obtain a baseline lighting level for a low-intensity light. If the detector measures less than the baseline level when an occupancy sensor determines the space is unoccupied, a high-intensity light is energized and an indication is provided to a user that the low-intensity light has failed. A method is also disclosed for daylighting operation of a lighting system. An occupancy sensor can have Wi-Fi functionality to enable remote configuration of the sensor. A line voltage occupancy sensor can include an interface with low voltage devices. An occupancy sensor can include an integral interface to enable an external control system to override the sensor's normal logic under emergency conditions. An occupancy sensor can include an active temperature compensation feature. An occupancy sensor can also incorporate an automatically adjustable coverage area.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于提供照明系统的故障安全操作的系统和方法。 照明电平检测器用于获得低强度光的基线照明水平。 如果当占用传感器确定空间未被占用时,检测器测量小于基准电平,则高强度光被激发,并且向用户提供低强度光已经失败的指示。 还公开了一种用于照明系统的采光操作的方法。 占用传感器可以具有Wi-Fi功能,可以远程配置传感器。 线路电压占用传感器可以包括具有低电压装置的接口。 占用传感器可以包括集成接口,以使得外部控制系统可以在紧急情况下覆盖传感器的正常逻辑。 占用传感器可以包括有源温度补偿特征。 占用传感器还可以包括自动调整的覆盖区域。

    System and Method for Occupancy Sensing with Enhanced Functionality
    7.
    发明申请
    System and Method for Occupancy Sensing with Enhanced Functionality 有权
    具有增强功能的占用感知系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140239817A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-28

    申请号:US13775534

    申请日:2013-02-25

    IPC分类号: H05B37/02

    摘要: A system and method are disclosed for providing fail-safe operation of a lighting system. A lighting level detector is used to obtain a baseline lighting level for a low-intensity light. If the detector measures less than the baseline level when an occupancy sensor determines the space is unoccupied, a high-intensity light is energized and an indication is provided to a user that the low-intensity light has failed. A method is also disclosed for daylighting operation of a lighting system. An occupancy sensor can have Wi-Fi functionality to enable remote configuration of the sensor. A line voltage occupancy sensor can include an interface with low voltage devices. An occupancy sensor can include an integral interface to enable an external control system to override the sensor's normal logic under emergency conditions. An occupancy sensor can include an active temperature compensation feature. An occupancy sensor can also incorporate an automatically adjustable coverage area.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于提供照明系统的故障安全操作的系统和方法。 照明电平检测器用于获得低强度光的基线照明水平。 如果当占用传感器确定空间未被占用时,检测器测量小于基准电平,则高强度光被激发,并且向用户提供低强度光已经失败的指示。 还公开了一种用于照明系统的采光操作的方法。 占用传感器可以具有Wi-Fi功能,可以远程配置传感器。 线路电压占用传感器可以包括具有低电压器件的接口。 占用传感器可以包括集成接口,以使得外部控制系统可以在紧急情况下覆盖传感器的正常逻辑。 占用传感器可以包括有源温度补偿特征。 占用传感器还可以包括自动调整的覆盖区域。

    Two-wire dimmer operation
    8.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10568185B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-18

    申请号:US16515222

    申请日:2019-07-18

    IPC分类号: H05B37/02 H05B33/08

    摘要: Two-wire dimmer operation includes applying first and second control pulses to a switching circuit controlled between ON and OFF states, the first control pulse beginning at a first starting time and extending for a first duration of time that ends at a first ending time, and the second control pulse beginning at a second starting time, after the first ending time, and extending for a second duration of time that ends at a second ending time, detecting levels of current provided to a lighting load during the first duration of time and during the second duration of time, comparing current levels determined based on applying the first and second control pulses, based on the comparing, ascertaining a load type of the lighting load, and selecting, based on the ascertained load type, parameters that control dimming operation of the dimmer.

    GROUND FAULT DETECTOR
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190383871A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-19

    申请号:US16557455

    申请日:2019-08-30

    摘要: An apparatus includes an interruption circuit in a power delivery path, and a fault detection circuit configured to provide a fault signal to selectively cause the interruption circuit to interrupt power delivery, wherein the fault detection circuit includes a fault detection integrated circuit and a sensing coil configured to sense a differential current between a phase conductive path and a neutral conductive path in the power delivery path. A processor is configured to selectively control a fault simulation circuit to simulate a fault in the power delivery path, detect a response of the fault detection circuit to the simulated fault, and determine if the response of the fault detection circuit is an expected response. The processor provides an override signal to the interruption circuit to prevent the interruption circuit from receiving a fault signal from the fault detection circuit during, and for a predetermined time after, the simulated fault.