Abstract:
A line-of-sight optical detection system comprises: a plurality of dimmable light sources (11, 12, 13, 14); a controller (30) for controlling the light sources to emit coded light; a detector (21, 22, 23, 24), receiving light from two or more of said light sources. The controller decodes the detector output signal, determines which light source contributes to the light received by the detector and, on the basis of the outcome, determines a location of an object (2). A communication system (100) comprises: - a plurality of dimmable light sources (111, 112, 113, 114); a controller (130) for controlling the light sources to emit coded light; a receiver (200) comprising a CPU (230) and a light detector (211), receiving light from at least one of said light sources. The CPU (230) decodes the detector output signal and, on the basis of the outcome, decides on an action to be taken.
Abstract:
A vehicle position measurement system (100) and method to determine the (relative) position of a vehicle (110) and an object (120) are proposed. The system comprises at least two light sources (131, 132) capable of emitting light and positioned at a predetermined distance (140) to each other. Furthermore the system comprises at least one detector (150 / 151, 152) capable of measuring the light emitted. The light emitted by the light sources comprises synchronized light source identification codes. The detector is arranged to determine the position of the vehicle (110) and object (120) on the basis of a phase-difference measurement between the light originating from the individual light sources (131, 132) and a comparison phase. The vehicle (110) may comprise the at least two light sources (131, 132) and the detector (151, 152), while the phase-difference is measured between light reflected from the object (120) and the comparison phase. Alternatively, the vehicle (110) may comprise the at least two light sources (131, 132) while the object (120) comprises the detector (150) and the detector is arranged to obtain the comparison phase from the light received from one of the light sources (131, 132). The object may be a vehicle.
Abstract:
A vehicle position measurement system (100) and method to determine the (relative) position of a vehicle (110) and an object (120) are proposed. The system comprises at least two light sources (131, 132) capable of emitting light and positioned at a predetermined distance (140) to each other. Furthermore the system comprises at least one detector (150 / 151, 152) capable of measuring the light emitted. The light emitted by the light sources comprises synchronized light source identification codes. The detector is arranged to determine the position of the vehicle (110) and object (120) on the basis of a phase-difference measurement between the light originating from the individual light sources (131, 132) and a comparison phase. The vehicle (110) may comprise the at least two light sources (131, 132) and the detector (151, 152), while the phase-difference is measured between light reflected from the object (120) and the comparison phase. Alternatively, the vehicle (110) may comprise the at least two light sources (131, 132) while the object (120) comprises the detector (150) and the detector is arranged to obtain the comparison phase from the light received from one of the light sources (131, 132). The object may be a vehicle.
Abstract:
Methods for exchanging signals via a network with nodes (11-15) improve the performance of the network by letting a destination node (12) s receive the signals originating from a source node (11) via different first and second signal routes, and by processing and correlating these signals in the destination node (12). In dependence of a correlation result, a process for processing a signal in a node (11-15) is adjusted. This process may be situated in the destination node (12), or in the source node (11) or an io intermediate node (13-15), in which case a control signal is to be exchanged. A learning algorithm for the adjusting of the process can be run in the nodes (11-15).. Label switched routing can be introduced, whereby the label signal is sent from the source node (11) to the destination node via a third signal route different from the first and second signal route, to improve the efficiency of the nodes (11-15).
Abstract:
A communication system (1) comprises a plurality of at least three transmitters (11, 12, 13, 14). A data signal (S) is provided to all transmitters. Each transmitter transmits data signal fragments (31, 32, 33, 34). The data transmissions by the various transmitters are accurately synchronised, such that, on arrival in a target space (2), the various data signal fragments (31, 32, 33, 34) have an accurate timing relationship. Only a receiver (100) located at the target location will receive the various data signal fragments (31, 32, 33, 34) with the correct mutual timings.
Abstract:
A method for driving a lamp (2) comprises the steps of: generating a lamp current (I CONST ) having a constant magnitude; defining a commutation period having a duration T COMM ; defining a time base of original commutation moments, having fixed mutual intervals of 0.5 *T COMM ; receiving data to be embedded in the light output; commutating the lamp current at commutation moments; wherein individual commutations are time-modulated in order to encode said received data. Preferably, a commutation moment is: either equal to an original commutation moment if there are no data to embed; or advanced over a modulation distance (Δ) with respect to the corresponding original commutation moment in order to encode data having a first value ("0"); or delayed over said modulation distance (Δ) with respect to the corresponding original commutation moment in order to encode data having a second value ("1").
Abstract:
This invention relates to aluminaire comprising a light source emitting output light, and a detector unit, which is arranged to detect received light emanating from a remote reflection of said output light, wherein the detector unit comprises a first identifier, which is arranged to identify a remotely introduced reflector identifying light coding of the received light. The invention also relates to a method for determining a property of light at a remote position.
Abstract:
Proposed is a remote control device (100) operable in an illumination system (1). This system comprises a plurality of light arrangements (10) capable of creating a light effect. The remote control device comprises communication means (200) allowing interaction with the illumination system (1) by pointing to a location (40) around which the light effect is to be controlled. The communication means (200) comprises an assembly (300) allowing adjustment of a light effect control area (50) around the location (40) over which the light effect is controlled. For this purpose the assembly may comprise an optical tool (310), such as for instance an adjustable beam stop, an adjustable lens, or a cylinder with a controllable length. This is especially advantageous as a user may, for instance, select an adjustable group of light arrangements simultaneously.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method for processing light in a structure, such as a room or a part thereof, a vehicle, etc., where several light sources are arranged in the structure. The light sources emit light carrying individual codes. A camera is arranged in a. camera position of the structure and registers images of spots of the light. The spots can be, " for instance, illuminated areas of a floor or the direct light images of the light sources. The individual codes are derived from the registered images and one or more properties, such as for instance light source position or light intensity, related to the associated light source, is determined. The method is performed by means of a lighting system having several light sources, a camera, and a signal processing apparatus. Typical applications for the invention are light source commissioning and real time foot-print measurements.
Abstract:
In an interrogation system (100) with a station (101) and a passive device (102), the station (101) interrogates the passive device (102) for a quantity (103) by transmitting an electromagnetic pulse (105). The passive device (102) has a cavity (109) that influences an ultrawideband reflection of the electromagnetic pulse (105) by the passive device (102). The quantity (103) of the passive device (102) influences a physical property (110) of the cavity (109). The station ((101) receives and analyses the reflection to obtain the quantity (103).