Lighting control protocol
    1.
    发明授权
    Lighting control protocol 有权
    照明控制协议

    公开(公告)号:US08312347B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-13

    申请号:US12108184

    申请日:2008-04-23

    IPC分类号: H03M13/00

    摘要: A digital lighting control network protocol with forward and backward frames, each of the frames including an error check code. A no-acknowledgment (NAK) signal is sent from a receiving node to a transmitting node responsive to the error check code. An interface circuit of the receiving node may include an energy storage section to store at least some energy from the network while receiving digital signals, and an output section to transmit digital signals to the network using the stored energy. The interface circuit may also include a high voltage buffer circuit. The transmitting node may send forward frames to receiving nodes based on device type.

    摘要翻译: 具有前向和后向帧的数字照明控制网络协议,每个帧包括错误校验码。 响应于错误检查码,从接收节点向发送节点发送无应答(NAK)信号。 接收节点的接口电路可以包括能量存储部分,以在接收数字信号的同时存储来自网络的至少一些能量;以及输出部分,用于使用所存储的能量将数字信号发送到网络。 接口电路还可以包括高电压缓冲电路。 发送节点可以基于设备类型向接收节点发送前向帧。

    LIGHTING CONTROL PROTOCOL
    2.
    发明申请
    LIGHTING CONTROL PROTOCOL 有权
    照明控制协议

    公开(公告)号:US20080276154A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-06

    申请号:US12108184

    申请日:2008-04-23

    摘要: A digital lighting control network protocol with forward and backward frames, each of the frames including an error check code. A no-acknowledgment (NAK) signal is sent from a receiving node to a transmitting node responsive to the error check code. An interface circuit of the receiving node may include an energy storage section to store at least some energy from the network while receiving digital signals, and an output section to transmit digital signals to the network using the stored energy. The interface circuit may also include a high voltage buffer circuit. The transmitting node may send forward frames to receiving nodes based on device type.

    摘要翻译: 具有前向和后向帧的数字照明控制网络协议,每个帧包括错误校验码。 响应于错误检查码,从接收节点向发送节点发送无应答(NAK)信号。 接收节点的接口电路可以包括能量存储部分,以在接收数字信号的同时存储来自网络的至少一些能量;以及输出部分,用于使用所存储的能量将数字信号发送到网络。 接口电路还可以包括高电压缓冲电路。 发送节点可以基于设备类型向接收节点发送前向帧。

    LIGHTING CONTROL PROTOCOL
    3.
    发明申请
    LIGHTING CONTROL PROTOCOL 审中-公开
    照明控制协议

    公开(公告)号:US20130132787A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-23

    申请号:US13744858

    申请日:2013-01-18

    IPC分类号: G06F11/00 H04L1/08

    摘要: A digital lighting control network protocol with forward and backward frames, each of the frames including an error check code. A no-acknowledgment (NAK) signal is sent from a receiving node to a transmitting node responsive to the error check code. An interface circuit of the receiving node may include an energy storage section to store at least some energy from the network while receiving digital signals, and an output section to transmit digital signals to the network using the stored energy. The interface circuit may also include a high voltage buffer circuit. The transmitting node may send forward frames to receiving nodes based on device type.

    摘要翻译: 具有前向和后向帧的数字照明控制网络协议,每个帧包括错误校验码。 响应于错误检查码,从接收节点向发送节点发送无应答(NAK)信号。 接收节点的接口电路可以包括能量存储部分,以在接收数字信号的同时存储来自网络的至少一些能量;以及输出部分,用于使用所存储的能量将数字信号发送到网络。 接口电路还可以包括高电压缓冲电路。 发送节点可以基于设备类型向接收节点发送前向帧。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEFINING AN AREA OF INTEREST FOR IMAGE SENSING
    4.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEFINING AN AREA OF INTEREST FOR IMAGE SENSING 审中-公开
    用于定义感兴趣区域的装置和方法用于图像感测

    公开(公告)号:US20080273754A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-06

    申请号:US12113890

    申请日:2008-05-01

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00

    摘要: A method for defining an area of interest or a trip line using a camera by tracking the movement of a person within a field of view of the camera. The area of interest is defined by a path or boundary indicated by the person's movement. Alternatively, a trip line comprising a path between a starting point and a stopping point may be defined by tracking the movement of the person within the camera's field of view. An occupancy sensor may be structured to sense the movement of an occupant within an area, and to adjust the lighting in the area accordingly if the occupant enters the area of interest or crosses the trip line. The occupancy sensor includes an image sensor coupled to a processor, an input facility such as a pushbutton to receive input, and an output facility such as an electronic beeper to provide feedback to the person defining the area of interest or the trip line.

    摘要翻译: 一种通过跟踪摄像机视野内的人的移动来定义感兴趣区域或使用照相机的跳闸线的方法。 感兴趣的区域由人的运动指示的路径或边界定义。 或者,可以通过跟踪在相机的视野内的人的移动来定义包括起始点和停止点之间的路径的跳闸线。 占用传感器可以被构造为感测乘员在区域内的移动,并且如果乘客进入感兴趣区域或越过行程线,则相应地调整该区域中的照明。 占用传感器包括耦合到处理器的图像传感器,诸如用于接收输入的按钮的输入设备,以及诸如电子蜂鸣器的输出设备,以向定义感兴趣区域的人或跳闸线提供反馈。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FAIL SAFE OPERATION OF LOW VOLTAGE OCCUPANCY SENSORS
    5.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FAIL SAFE OPERATION OF LOW VOLTAGE OCCUPANCY SENSORS 审中-公开
    低电压传感器故障安全运行的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140039713A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-06

    申请号:US13564190

    申请日:2012-08-01

    IPC分类号: G06F1/26

    CPC分类号: H05B37/0227

    摘要: A system and method are disclosed for providing fail-safe operation of an occupancy sensor so that a load associated with the sensor will be energized in the event that the sensor malfunctions. Short voltage pulses are applied to a signal line by an occupancy sensor. A load control device recognizes the pulses as an indication that the sensor is in a healthy condition. If the load control device does not recognize the voltage pulses, it assumes the sensor is faulty and energizes the load (light) associated with the monitored space. The voltage pulses are different from the normal signals sent by the sensor to the load control device that indicate an “occupied” condition of the space. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于提供占用传感器的故障安全操作的系统和方法,使得在传感器发生故障的情况下,与传感器相关联的负载将被通电。 短路电压脉冲由占用传感器施加到信号线。 负载控制装置将脉冲识别为传感器处于健康状态的指示。 如果负载控制装置无法识别电压脉冲,则假设传感器发生故障,并为与监视的空间相关联的负载(光)通电。 电压脉冲不同于传感器发送到负载控制装置的正常信号,指示空间的“占用”状态。 描述和要求保护其他实施例。

    Multi-zone closed loop daylight harvesting having at least one light sensor
    6.
    发明授权
    Multi-zone closed loop daylight harvesting having at least one light sensor 有权
    具有至少一个光传感器的多区闭环日光捕获

    公开(公告)号:US08110994B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-07

    申请号:US12432066

    申请日:2009-04-29

    IPC分类号: H05B37/00

    摘要: A multi-zone daylight harvesting method and apparatus having a closed loop system utilizing a single light sensor is disclosed herein. This light control system includes an ambient light sensor connected to a detection circuit for detecting the amount of ambient light within a given zone and converting the light signal to an digital one. A control device couples to receive a predetermined rate of change for each respective zone from a storage unit along with the converted digital signal. The control device connects each zone of a plurality of electrical loads to control the power supplied to the electrical load at the predetermined corresponding rate of change and responsive to the amount of ambient light detected.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了具有利用单个光传感器的闭环系统的多区域采光方法和装置。 该光控制系统包括连接到检测电路的环境光传感器,用于检测给定区域内的环境光的量并将光信号转换为数字光信号。 控制装置耦合以从转换的数字信号与存储单元接收每个相应区域的预定变化率。 控制装置连接多个电负载的每个区域,以响应于检测到的环境光的量来控制以预定的相应变化率提供给电负载的功率。

    WIRELESS OCCUPANCY SENSING WITH ACCESSIBLE LOCATION POWER SWITCHING
    7.
    发明申请
    WIRELESS OCCUPANCY SENSING WITH ACCESSIBLE LOCATION POWER SWITCHING 审中-公开
    无障碍感测与可靠的位置电源切换

    公开(公告)号:US20100277306A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-04

    申请号:US12434543

    申请日:2009-05-01

    IPC分类号: G08B1/08

    摘要: A system including an accessible electrical box; a wireless receiver to receive a wireless signal from an occupancy sensor; a power switch to control power to a load; and a controller to control the power switch in response to the wireless signal. The wireless receiver, controller, and power switch are included in the accessible electrical box.

    摘要翻译: 一种包括可触及的电气箱的系统; 无线接收器,用于从占用传感器接收无线信号; 用于控制负载电力的电源开关; 以及控制器,用于响应于所述无线信号来控制所述电源开关。 无线接收器,控制器和电源开关包括在可访问的电气箱中。

    Dimming and control arrangement and method for solid state lamps
    8.
    发明授权
    Dimming and control arrangement and method for solid state lamps 有权
    固态灯的调光和控制布置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09370068B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-14

    申请号:US13328707

    申请日:2011-12-16

    IPC分类号: H05B37/02 H05B33/08

    CPC分类号: H05B33/0845 H05B37/0245

    摘要: A system and method are disclosed for dimming light emitting diode (LED) lamps. A control unit is coupled to a dimmer and LED lamp. The dimmer receives power from an AC source and determines a phase angle of the AC power. The dimmer provides DC power to the lamp based on the phase angle. The control unit sends a control signal to the dimmer during a first portion of each half sine-wave of the received AC power. The control signal causes the dimmer to modify at least one function of the lamp. A plurality of LED lamps may be associated with a single dimmer, and the dimmer may individually instruct the lamps to modify their operational characteristics. The dimmer may send an operational signal back to the control unit. The operational signal may represent end of life information for the associated LED lamp. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于调光发光二极管(LED)灯的系统和方法。 控制单元耦合到调光器和LED灯。 调光器从AC电源接收电力,并确定交流电源的相位角。 调光器基于相位角为灯提供直流电源。 控制单元在所接收的交流电源的每个半正弦波的第一部分期间向调光器发送控制信号。 控制信号使调光器修改灯的至少一个功能。 多个LED灯可以与单个调光器相关联,并且调光器可以单独指示灯改变其操作特性。 调光器可以将操作信号发送回控制单元。 操作信号可以表示相关LED灯的寿命终止信息。 描述和要求保护其他实施例。

    Lighting control failsafe circuit
    10.
    发明授权
    Lighting control failsafe circuit 有权
    照明控制故障安全电路

    公开(公告)号:US08446102B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-21

    申请号:US12786306

    申请日:2010-05-24

    申请人: Richard A. Leinen

    发明人: Richard A. Leinen

    IPC分类号: H05B37/02

    CPC分类号: H05B37/02 H05B37/04

    摘要: A system may include a switch arranged to control a lighting load, a processor arranged to control the switch, and a failsafe circuit arranged to monitor the processor and actuate the switch if the processor fails. The failsafe circuit may have a time constant, and may be arranged to actuate the switch if the monitor signal does not include a pulse during a period of time equal to the time constant.

    摘要翻译: 系统可以包括布置成控制照明负载的开关,布置成控制开关的处理器,以及布置成如果处理器故障则监视处理器并致动开关的故障保护电路。 故障保护电路可以具有时间常数,并且如果监视信号在等于时间常数的时间段期间不包括脉冲,则可以布置成致动开关。