Universal power module
    1.
    发明授权
    Universal power module 有权
    通用电源模块

    公开(公告)号:US6031749A

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-29

    申请号:US283141

    申请日:1999-03-31

    CPC classification number: H02M7/2176 H02M5/458 H05B37/02

    Abstract: A switch-mode power converter uses a digital signal processor (DSP) to control operation of power semiconductors through gate drive amplifiers, further using the DSP's internal analog-to-digital converters to measure necessary currents, voltages and timings within the main power circuit. Using values captured by the A-to-D converters, software controlling the DSP manipulates duty cycle and timing parameters of the main semiconductor switches to provide at least three different modes of operation for serving a wide range of lighting loads. This power system reduces the size, cost, and weight, of circuitry needed to operate stage lighting equipment. The DSP's microprocessor eliminates most of the complex and dedicated analog circuitry commonly used for electronic power conversion, and a common power circuit topology provides an identical hardware platform for each luminaire circuit. Overall reliability is enhanced because of the reduction in circuit complexity.

    Abstract translation: 开关模式电源转换器使用数字信号处理器(DSP)通过栅极驱动放大器来控制功率半导体的操作,进一步使用DSP的内部模数转换器来测量主电源电路内的必要电流,电压和时序。 使用由A到D转换器捕获的数值,控制DSP的软件操纵主半导体开关的占空比和定时参数,以提供至少三种不同的操作模式,用于服务各种各样的照明负载。 该电力系统降低了操作舞台照明设备所需的电路的尺寸,成本和重量。 DSP的微处理器消除了通常用于电子功率转换的大多数复杂和专用的模拟电路,并且通用电源电路拓扑为每个灯具电路提供了相同的硬件平台。 由于电路复杂性的降低,总体可靠性得到提高。

    Computer controlled lighting system with distributed control resources
    3.
    发明授权
    Computer controlled lighting system with distributed control resources 失效
    具有分布式控制资源的计算机控制照明系统

    公开(公告)号:US5769527A

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-23

    申请号:US473150

    申请日:1995-06-07

    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。

    Techniques for controlling remote lamp loads
    8.
    发明授权
    Techniques for controlling remote lamp loads 失效
    控制远程灯负载的技术

    公开(公告)号:US5798619A

    公开(公告)日:1998-08-25

    申请号:US666106

    申请日:1996-06-19

    Abstract: For energizing remote lamp loads subjected to indeterminate transmission losses, a current regulating power supply is described which delivers a regulated current to the load using for example, a full wave rectifier supplying an unfiltered pulsating voltage to a switching regulator controlled by a feedback loop incorporating a current sensing resistor and pulse width modulator. The supply has a substantially unity power factor, a self-quenching characteristic in the presence of circuit interruptions, and can deliver regulated current to a variety of lamp types.

    Abstract translation: 为了对受到不确定的传输损耗的远程灯负载进行通电,描述了一种电流调节电源,其使用例如提供未滤波的脉动电压的全波整流器将调节电流传送到负载,该开关稳压器由包含 电流检测电阻和脉宽调制器。 电源具有基本上一致的功率因数,存在电路中断时的自熄特性,并且可以将调节的电流传送到各种灯类型。

    Variable light modifier
    9.
    发明授权
    Variable light modifier 失效
    可变光改性剂

    公开(公告)号:US5590955A

    公开(公告)日:1997-01-07

    申请号:US113432

    申请日:1993-08-27

    CPC classification number: F21V17/02 F21S10/06 F21W2131/406 Y10T74/2036

    Abstract: A variable light modifier provides rapid beam deflection and flipping with a minimum of noise, power consumption and heat generation. In one embodiment of the invention, a dual-sided reflector is pivotable along orthogonal axes by pan and tilt mechanisms. The pan and tilt mechanisms are driven by pan and tilt motors, one or both of which remain stationary with respect to the yoke. The variable light modifier can be used to deflect light beams generated by one or more light sources and can reflect the light from one or both reflective surfaces of the reflector.

    Abstract translation: 可变光调节器提供快速的光束偏转和翻转,具有最小的噪声,功耗和发热。 在本发明的一个实施例中,双面反射器可通过摇摄和倾斜机构沿正交轴线枢转。 摇摄和倾斜机构由平移和倾斜电机驱动,其中一个或两个相对于磁轭保持静止。 可变光调节器可以用于偏转由一个或多个光源产生的光束并且可以反射来自反射器的一个或两个反射表面的光。

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