METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING ILLUMINATION CHARACTERISTICS OF A LUMINAIRE

    公开(公告)号:US20170336253A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-23

    申请号:US15673793

    申请日:2017-08-10

    Inventor: Chris Barnard

    Abstract: A method and associated apparatus are disclosed for measuring illumination characteristics of a luminaire having unknown characteristics. The method includes steps of providing an array of calibrated photodetectors in known locations in proximity to a mounting location, and then illuminating the array with a luminaire having unknown illumination properties. The resulting data is used to calculate the luminous intensity vs. angle from the luminaire and the luminous flux of the luminaire. Methods of calibrating the measurement with a known luminaire are presented along with methods of determining the angular position of the detectors in the array. Color-sensitive detectors can be used to determine the angular distribution and average value of the luminaire's correlated color temperature.

    Interactive applications using data from light sensory networks
    3.
    发明授权
    Interactive applications using data from light sensory networks 有权
    使用光感觉网络数据的互动应用

    公开(公告)号:US09441979B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-13

    申请号:US14743743

    申请日:2015-06-18

    Abstract: In various example embodiments, a system and method for interactive applications that use location-based information from a light sensor network are presented. In example embodiments, data indicating a destination location inside a geofence is received. The geofence represents a boundary around multiple private beacon nodes, which are associated with a light sensor network, and their associated beacon communications ranges. Navigation and tracking outside the geofence is based on at least one of global positioning system (GPS) signals and beacon signals received by the mobile device from at least one public beacon device within a beacon communications range of the mobile device located outside the geofence. Navigation and tracking inside the geofence is based on the beacon signals received by the mobile device from at least one private beacon node within the beacon communications range of the mobile device located inside the geofence and a virtual map including an area within the geofence.

    Abstract translation: 在各种示例实施例中,呈现了使用来自光传感器网络的基于位置的信息的用于交互式应用的系统和方法。 在示例实施例中,接收指示地理围栏内的目的地位置的数据。 地理围栏表示与光传感器网络相关联的多个私有信标节点周围的边界及其相关联的信标通信范围。 地理围栏之外的导航和跟踪基于移动设备从位于地理围栏之外的移动设备的信标通信范围内的至少一个公共信标设备接收的全球定位系统(GPS)信号和信标信号中的至少一个。 地理围栏内的导航和跟踪基于移动设备从位于地理围栏内的移动设备的信标通信范围内的至少一个私人信标节点接收的信标信号和包括地理围栏内的区域的虚拟地图。

    System and method for planning and monitoring a light sensory network

    公开(公告)号:US09933297B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-03

    申请号:US14224435

    申请日:2014-03-25

    Inventor: Chris Barnard

    CPC classification number: G01J1/42 G01J2001/4247 H05B37/0227 H05B37/0272

    Abstract: A method of determining the position of an array of sensors, an array of solid-state lamps, or other devices which sense or emit electromagnetic waves includes first determining a sensing or emitting distribution for one of the devices, then integrating that distribution over the area to be covered by the sensors or emitters. In response to the integrated distribution, the sensors or emitters may be repositioned, reconfigured, or reoriented to provide desired coverage. Wireless access points that communicate to wireless end points associated with the lights and/or sensors are designed and positioned to provide adequate signal strength. All elements, light distribution, sensor range, and wireless signal strength may be plotted in contour plots within the same user interface that enables users to place the devices in a specified area.

    INTERACTIVE APPLICATIONS USING DATA FROM LIGHT SENSORY NETWORKS
    6.
    发明申请
    INTERACTIVE APPLICATIONS USING DATA FROM LIGHT SENSORY NETWORKS 有权
    使用光传感网络数据的交互式应用

    公开(公告)号:US20170003136A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-05

    申请号:US15263054

    申请日:2016-09-12

    Abstract: In various example embodiments, a system and method for interactive applications that use location-based information from a light sensor network are presented. In example embodiments, data indicating a destination location inside a geofence is received. The geofence represents a boundary around multiple private beacon nodes, which are associated with a light sensor network, and their associated beacon communications ranges. Navigation and tracking outside the geofence is based on at least one of global positioning system (GPS) signals and beacon signals received by the mobile device from at least one public beacon device within a beacon communications range of the mobile device located outside the geofence. Navigation and tracking inside the geofence is based on the beacon signals received by the mobile device from at least one private beacon node within the beacon communications range of the mobile device located inside the geofence and a virtual map including an area within the geofence.

    Abstract translation: 在各种示例实施例中,呈现了使用来自光传感器网络的基于位置的信息的用于交互式应用的系统和方法。 在示例实施例中,接收指示地理围栏内的目的地位置的数据。 地理围栏表示与光传感器网络相关联的多个私有信标节点周围的边界及其相关联的信标通信范围。 地理围栏之外的导航和跟踪基于移动设备从位于地理围栏之外的移动设备的信标通信范围内的至少一个公共信标设备接收的全球定位系统(GPS)信号和信标信号中的至少一个。 地理围栏内的导航和跟踪基于移动设备从位于地理围栏内的移动设备的信标通信范围内的至少一个专用信标节点接收的信标信号和包括地理围栏内的区域的虚拟地图。

    Method and apparatus for measuring illumination characteristics of a luminaire

    公开(公告)号:US09746370B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-29

    申请号:US14190538

    申请日:2014-02-26

    Inventor: Chris Barnard

    CPC classification number: G01J1/4228 G01J1/0223 G01J1/0242 G01J2001/4247

    Abstract: A method and associated apparatus are disclosed for measuring illumination characteristics of a luminaire having unknown characteristics. The method includes steps of providing an array of calibrated photodetectors in known locations in proximity to a mounting location, and then illuminating the array with a luminaire having unknown illumination properties. The resulting data is used to calculate the luminous intensity vs. angle from the luminaire and the luminous flux of the luminaire. Methods of calibrating the measurement with a known luminaire are presented along with methods of determining the angular position of the detectors in the array. Color-sensitive detectors can be used to determine the angular distribution and average value of the luminaire's correlated color temperature.

    Method and Apparatus for Luminaire Characterization
    9.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Luminaire Characterization 有权
    灯具表征的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150241274A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-27

    申请号:US14190538

    申请日:2014-02-26

    Inventor: Chris Barnard

    CPC classification number: G01J1/4228 G01J1/0223 G01J1/0242 G01J2001/4247

    Abstract: A method and associated apparatus are disclosed for measuring illumination characteristics of a luminaire having unknown characteristics. The method includes steps of providing an array of calibrated photodetectors in known locations in proximity to a mounting location, and then illuminating the array with a luminaire having unknown illumination properties. The resulting data is used to calculate the luminous intensity vs. angle from the luminaire and the luminous flux of the luminaire. Methods of calibrating the measurement with a known luminaire are presented along with methods of determining the angular position of the detectors in the array. Color-sensitive detectors can be used to determine the angular distribution and average value of the luminaire's correlated color temperature.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测量具有未知特性的照明器的照明特性的方法和相关装置。 该方法包括在靠近安装位置的已知位置提供校准光电检测器阵列的步骤,然后用具有未知照明特性的照明器照亮阵列。 所得数据用于计算照明器的发光强度与角度的关系以及照明器的光通量。 与已知照明器一起校准测量的方法与确定阵列中的检测器的角位置的方法一起呈现。 颜色敏感检测器可用于确定灯具相关色温的角度分布和平均值。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLANNING AND MONITORING A LIGHT SENSORY NETWORK
    10.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLANNING AND MONITORING A LIGHT SENSORY NETWORK 有权
    用于规划和监测光感知网络的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140297227A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-02

    申请号:US14224435

    申请日:2014-03-25

    Inventor: Chris Barnard

    CPC classification number: G01J1/42 G01J2001/4247 H05B37/0227 H05B37/0272

    Abstract: A method of determining the position of an array of sensors, an array of solid-state lamps, or other devices which sense or emit electromagnetic waves includes first determining a sensing or emitting distribution for one of the devices, then integrating that distribution over the area to be covered by the sensors or emitters. In response to the integrated distribution, the sensors or emitters may be repositioned, reconfigured, or reoriented to provide desired coverage. Wireless access points that communicate to wireless end points associated with the lights and/or sensors are designed and positioned to provide adequate signal strength. All elements, light distribution, sensor range, and wireless signal strength may be plotted in contour plots within the same user interface that enables users to place the devices in a specified area.

    Abstract translation: 确定传感器阵列的位置的方法,固态灯阵列或感测或发射电磁波的其它装置包括首先确定一个装置的感测或发射分布,然后在该区域上积分该分布 被传感器或发射器覆盖。 响应于集成分布,传感器或发射器可以重新定位,重新配置或重新定向以提供期望的覆盖。 通信到与光和/或传感器相关联的无线端点的无线接入点被设计和定位以提供足够的信号强度。 所有元素,光分布,传感器范围和无线信号强度可以在同一用户界面中的等高线图中绘制,使用户能够将设备放置在指定区域。

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