公开(公告)号：US11026302B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-01

申请号：US16908213

申请日：2020-06-22

Applicant: ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Neal R. Verfuerth ,  Daniel J. Czaja, Jr. ,  Michael J. Potts ,  Ryan M. Franzen ,  Eric A. Smasal

IPC: H05B41/38 ,  H05B47/16 ,  H05B47/19 ,  H05B47/105

Abstract: A system for controlling lighting includes a control module coupled to a driver, a light source coupled to the driver, a first sensor configured to cooperate with the control module to detect occupancy and control the power delivered to the light source according to a signal provided by the first sensor, and a second sensor configured to cooperate with the control module to detect ambient light and control the power delivered according to a signal provided by the second sensor. A GUI executing on a controller device wirelessly coupled to the control module communicates with the control module to configure the operation thereof, executes on a touch-sensitive display configured to facilitate user interaction with the controller, and creates one or more control groups. The GUI is also operable to control the driver to control the state of the light source. The control module is programmable to cause the driver to control the light source according to the detection by the first sensor of occupancy, turning it on upon detecting that an area is occupied and turning it off after a configurable delay period. The control module is programmable to cause the driver to control the light source according to the detection by the second sensor of ambient light. The system is configurable to include a switch to cause the light source to be turned on without regard to occupancy detected by the first sensor or ambient light detected by the second sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20200323055A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-08

申请号：US16908213

申请日：2020-06-22

Applicant: ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Neal R. Verfuerth ,  Daniel J. Czaja, JR. ,  Michael J. Potts ,  Ryan M. Franzen ,  Eric A. Smasal

IPC: H05B41/38 ,  H05B47/16 ,  H05B47/19 ,  H05B47/105

Abstract: A system for controlling lighting includes a control module coupled to a driver, a light source coupled to the driver, a first sensor configured to cooperate with the control module to detect occupancy and control the power delivered to the light source according to a signal provided by the first sensor, and a second sensor configured to cooperate with the control module to detect ambient light and control the power delivered according to a signal provided by the second sensor. A GUI executing on a controller device wirelessly coupled to the control module communicates with the control module to configure the operation thereof, executes on a touch-sensitive display configured to facilitate user interaction with the controller, and creates one or more control groups. The GUI is also operable to control the driver to control the state of the light source. The control module is programmable to cause the driver to control the light source according to the detection by the first sensor of occupancy, turning it on upon detecting that an area is occupied and turning it off after a configurable delay period. The control module is programmable to cause the driver to control the light source according to the detection by the second sensor of ambient light. The system is configurable to include a switch to cause the light source to be turned on without regard to occupancy detected by the first sensor or ambient light detected by the second sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20190045610A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：US16154322

申请日：2018-10-08

Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Neal R. Verfuerth ,  Daniel J. Czaja, JR. ,  Michael J. Potts ,  Ryan M. Franzen ,  Eric A. Smasal

IPC: H05B41/38 ,  H05B37/02

Abstract: A system for controlling lighting includes a control module coupled to a driver, a light source coupled to the driver, a first sensor configured to cooperate with the control module to detect occupancy and control the power delivered to the light source according to a signal provided by the first sensor, and a second sensor configured to cooperate with the control module to detect ambient light and control the power delivered according to a signal provided by the second sensor. A GUI executing on a controller device wirelessly coupled to the control module communicates with the control module to configure the operation thereof, executes on a touch-sensitive display configured to facilitate user interaction with the controller, and creates one or more control groups. The GUI is also operable to control the driver to control the state of the light source. The control module is programmable to cause the driver to control the light source according to the detection by the first sensor of occupancy, turning it on upon detecting that an area is occupied and turning it off after a configurable delay period. The control module is programmable to cause the driver to control the light source according to the detection by the second sensor of ambient light. The system is configurable to include a switch to cause the light source to be turned on without regard to occupancy detected by the first sensor or ambient light detected by the second sensor.

公开(公告)号：US09351381B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US13732077

申请日：2012-12-31

Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Neal R. Verfuerth ,  Michael J. Potts ,  Jun Wang ,  Anthony J. Bartol

IPC: G05G5/00 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/42

Abstract: A controller for controlling a plurality of lighting devices configured for wireless communications in a facility includes a data communications interface communicating with at least one of the devices. The controller further includes a control module configured to provide a control signal to the data communications interface for communicating to a transceiver associated with the device and for turning off the device according to an algorithm wherein the control signal is provided based on a time of day and/or a sensed condition relating to use of the facility. The transceiver reports device data to the control module to quantify a reduction in power obtained by controlling the devices according to the algorithm.

公开(公告)号：US20150061507A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14537675

申请日：2014-11-10

Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Neal R. Verfuerth ,  Michael J. Potts

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/42

Abstract: A lighting system for displacing energy is provided. The lighting system includes a light sensor to measure an amount of light provided from the natural lighting fixture to a building environment. The lighting system further includes processing electronics to receive information from the light sensor and to use the received information to determine when the amount of light provided from the natural lighting fixture is sufficient to allow one or more electric lighting fixtures to be turned off or dimmed, the processing electronics causing the one or more electric lighting fixtures to turn off or dim in response to the determination. The processing electronics are further configured to calculate the energy saved from turning off or dimming the one or more lighting fixtures. The lighting system further includes a communications interface configured to transmit the results of the calculation of energy saved from the processing electronics to a second party.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于移动能量的照明系统。 照明系统包括光传感器，用于测量从自然照明灯具提供给建筑环境的光量。 照明系统还包括处理电子设备以从光传感器接收信息并且使用所接收的信息来确定从自然照明器具提供的光量何时足以允许一个或多个电照明器具被关闭或变暗， 所述处理电子设备使所述一个或多个电照明器具响应于所述确定而关闭或变暗。 处理电子设备还被配置为计算从关闭或调光一个或多个照明器具所节省的能量。 照明系统还包括被配置为将从处理电子器件节省的能量的计算结果传送给第二方的通信接口。

公开(公告)号：US20140195405A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US14148570

申请日：2014-01-06

Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Neal R. Verfuerth ,  Michael J. Potts

IPC: G06Q20/14

CPC classification number: G06Q20/145 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q50/06

Abstract: A method includes obtaining, at a metering device, power usage information associated with operation of a second technology; calculating, at a processor and based on the power usage information obtained from the metering device, a power base load capacity relief of an electrical system to a utility provider resulting from change from a first technology to the second technology; receiving, at the processor, a technology cost including fixed and variable costs to install and maintain the second technology; calculating, at the processor, a return needed for repayment of the technology cost; determining, by the processor, a new utility rate by apportioning the return needed for repayment of the technology cost as a function of the power base load capacity relief and calculating; and providing a utility invoice to the utility consumer for a power reduction over time at the new utility rate.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括在计量装置处获得与第二技术的操作相关联的功率使用信息; 在处理器处，并且基于从所述计量装置获得的功率使用信息，根据从第一技术到第二技术的变化，计算电力系统对公用事业提供者的电力负荷能力的减轻; 在处理器处接收包括固定和可变成本的技术成本来安装和维护第二技术; 在处理器处计算还原技术成本所需的回报; 由处理器确定作为功率基础负荷能力减轻和计算的函数的分配用于偿还技术成本所需的回报的新的利用率; 并向公用事业消费者提供实用发票，以便以新的效用率随着时间的推移降低功率。

公开(公告)号：US09504133B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US13648933

申请日：2012-10-10

Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Neal R. Verfuerth ,  Michael J. Potts ,  Jun Wang ,  Anthony J. Bartol

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/42

Abstract: A controller for controlling a plurality of lighting devices configured for wireless communications in a facility includes a data communications interface communicating with at least one of the devices. The controller further includes a control module configured to provide a control signal to the data communications interface for communicating to a transceiver associated with the device and for turning off the device according to an algorithm wherein the control signal is provided based on a time of day and/or a sensed condition relating to use of the facility. The transceiver reports device data to the control module to quantify a reduction in power obtained by controlling the devices according to the algorithm.

Abstract translation: 用于控制配置用于设施中的无线通信的多个照明装置的控制器包括与至少一个装置通信的数据通信接口。 所述控制器还包括控制模块，所述控制模块被配置为向所述数据通信接口提供控制信号，用于与与所述设备相关联的收发器通信并根据其中所述控制信号是基于一天中的时间提供的算法来关闭所述设备， /或与使用设施有关的感测条件。 收发器将设备数据报告给控制模块，以量化根据算法控制设备所获得的功率的降低。

公开(公告)号：US09215780B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US14195587

申请日：2014-03-03

Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Neal R. Verfuerth ,  Michael J. Potts ,  Jun Wang

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H02J3/00

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05F1/66 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H04W4/70 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0209 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/42

Abstract: A method of reducing electricity usage during peak demand periods includes the steps of establishing predetermined load reduction criteria representative of a desire by a power provider to reduce loading on an electricity supply grid, and coordinating with a facility having lighting equipment to permit the power provider to turn-off one or more of the lighting equipment by sending instructions to a master controller at the facility in response to the predetermined load reduction criteria, and establishing a list of lighting equipment to be turned-off in response to the instructions, and configuring the master controller to send an override control signal to the lighting equipment to implement the instructions, and configuring the lighting equipment to send a response signal to the master controller providing a status of the lighting equipment.

Abstract translation: 在峰值需求期间减少电力使用的方法包括以下步骤：建立代表电力供应商希望减少供电电网的负荷的预定负载降低标准，以及与具有照明设备的设施协调以允许电力供应商 通过响应于预定的负载降低准则向设备上的主控制器发送指令来关闭一个或多个照明设备，以及响应于指令建立关闭的照明设备的列表，并且配置 主控制器向照明设备发送覆盖控制信号以实现指令，并且配置照明设备以向提供照明设备状态的主控制器发送响应信号。

公开(公告)号：US08779340B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US13902449

申请日：2013-05-24

Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Neal R. Verfuerth ,  Daniel J. Czaja, Jr. ,  Michael J. Potts ,  Ryan M. Franzen ,  Eric A. Smasal

IPC: G01J1/32 ,  H05B37/02 ,  F21V23/04

CPC classification number: H05B41/38 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/42

Abstract: A lighting fixture system for fluorescent lamps includes one or more fluorescent lamps and one or more ballasts configured to provide controlled power to the one or more fluorescent lamps. The lighting fixture further includes a controller wired to the fluorescent lighting fixture. The controller includes one or more relays configured to turn power provided to the one or more ballasts on and off such that the one or more fluorescent lamps turn on and off with the switching of the one or more relays. The controller further includes a logic circuit configured to control the switching of the one or more relays, wherein the logic circuit is configured to log usage information for the fluorescent lighting fixture in memory. The controller yet further includes communications electronics configured to output the logged usage information.

Abstract translation: 用于荧光灯的照明器具系统包括一个或多个荧光灯和一个或多个镇流器，其被配置为向一个或多个荧光灯提供受控电力。 照明器具还包括连接到荧光灯具的控制器。 控制器包括一个或多个继电器，其被配置为使得提供给一个或多个镇流器的功率开启和关闭，使得一个或多个荧光灯通过一个或多个继电器的切换而导通和关断。 所述控制器还包括配置成控制所述一个或多个继电器的切换的逻辑电路，其中所述逻辑电路被配置为记录所述荧光灯具在存储器中的使用信息。 控制器还包括被配置为输出记录的使用信息的通信电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US10694594B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US16154322

申请日：2018-10-08

Applicant: ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Neal R. Verfuerth ,  Daniel J. Czaja, Jr. ,  Michael J. Potts ,  Ryan M. Franzen ,  Eric A. Smasal

IPC: H05B41/38 ,  H05B47/16 ,  H05B47/19 ,  H05B47/105

Abstract: A system for controlling lighting includes a control module coupled to a driver, a light source coupled to the driver, a first sensor configured to cooperate with the control module to detect occupancy and control the power delivered to the light source according to a signal provided by the first sensor, and a second sensor configured to cooperate with the control module to detect ambient light and control the power delivered according to a signal provided by the second sensor. A GUI executing on a controller device wirelessly coupled to the control module communicates with the control module to configure the operation thereof, executes on a touch-sensitive display configured to facilitate user interaction with the controller, and creates one or more control groups. The GUI is also operable to control the driver to control the state of the light source. The control module is programmable to cause the driver to control the light source according to the detection by the first sensor of occupancy, turning it on upon detecting that an area is occupied and turning it off after a configurable delay period. The control module is programmable to cause the driver to control the light source according to the detection by the second sensor of ambient light. The system is configurable to include a switch to cause the light source to be turned on without regard to occupancy detected by the first sensor or ambient light detected by the second sensor.