Abstract: A system for controlling output of a dynamic lighting scene by a first and a second lighting unit within a common lighting area, the system comprising: at least one memory store module for storing a data code sequence representing pre-defined lighting characteristics associated with a plurality of sequential steps of the dynamic lighting scene; at least one processor module configured for processing the data code sequence to determine from the data code sequence the lighting characteristics associated with the plurality of steps; and each of said first and second lighting units comprising an illumination module configured for outputting the lighting characteristics associated with the plurality of steps of the dynamic lighting scene as determined by the at least one processor module, and wherein, the illumination modules of the first and second lighting units are configured for outputting the lighting characteristics of the plurality of steps of the dynamic lighting scene in a substantially non-synchronous ma

Abstract: A system for controlling a plurality of lighting units that are located in spaces of a building, each of said plurality of lighting units including an illumination module via which a respective lighting characteristic is able to be output therefrom; the system including at least one lighting settings module configured for storing predefined settings indicative of default lighting characteristics for output by illumination modules of lighting units that are associated with each of the spaces or types of spaces; a user input unit via which a user is able to selectably associate at least one of the plurality of lighting units with any one of the spaces or types of spaces in which it is located; and at least one control module whereby, responsive to the user associating at least one of the plurality of lighting units with the space or type of space in which it is located, the at least one control module is configured to operate the illumination module of the at least one lighting unit so as to output the default

Abstract: A configurable lighting system including a lighting unit having an illumination module and a programmable control module; a light switch configured for electrical communication with the lighting unit via an electrical circuit and being operable in a first and a second operational position such that the illumination module, in response to operation of the light switch in the first and the second operational positions, is able to output a first set of illumination modes; and, a programming unit configured for wireless communication with the programmable control module of the lighting unit via a wireless communication link wherein the programming unit includes a programming interface via which the programmable control module of the lighting unit is able to be programmed such that, in response to different patterns of movement of the light switch between the first and second operational positions, the illumination module is controlled by the programmable control module to output a second set of illumination modes

Abstract: A system for controlling output of a dynamic lighting scene by a first and a second lighting unit within a common lighting area, the system comprising: at least one memory store module for storing a data code sequence representing pre-defined lighting characteristics associated with a plurality of sequential steps of the dynamic lighting scene; at least one processor module configured for processing the data code sequence to determine from the data code sequence the lighting characteristics associated with the plurality of steps; and each of said first and second lighting units comprising an illumination module configured for outputting the lighting characteristics associated with the plurality of steps of the dynamic lighting scene as determined by the at least one processor module, and wherein, the illumination modules of the first and second lighting units are configured for outputting the lighting characteristics of the plurality of steps of the dynamic lighting scene in a substantially non-synchronous ma

Abstract: A system for controlling operation of a lighting unit including a lighting unit having a communication module and an illumination module for producing an output lighting emission within a target environment. Also included is a data store module for storing at least one predefined lighting condition data indicative of a predefined lighting condition. A mobile electronic device is also included with a communication module for communicating with the communication module of the lighting unit via a communication link; a sensor module for sensing lighting data indicative of a lighting condition within the target environment; and a processor module configured for comparing the sensed data indicative of the lighting condition within the target environment against the at least one predefined lighting condition data indicative of the predefined lighting condition. A controller module is also included and configured for communicating with the lighting unit via the communication link.

Abstract: A device for controlling operation of lighting units including: an image capture module for capturing image data representing an output lighting characteristic of at least a first lighting unit; at least one data store module operably connected with the image capture module for storing the captured image data and an associated lighting unit settings data, said associated lighting unit settings data being indicative of lighting unit settings of the first lighting unit for producing the output lighting characteristic of the first lighting unit represented by the captured image data; an electronic display module for displaying an image of the output lighting characteristic of the at least one first lighting unit represented by the captured image data; an input module for receiving an input indicative of a selection relating to the image of the output lighting characteristic of the at least one first lighting unit displayed on the electronic display module, whereby responsive to the selection, a controller module

Abstract: A system for controlling a group of lighting units, the system including a narrow-beam infrared remote control unit configured for communicating a first control signal to a first lighting unit of the group of lighting units via an infrared frequency communication link, wherein the first lighting unit is configured to: (a) perform an operational mode in response to the received first control signal; and (b) communicate a second control signal from the first lighting unit to at least a second lighting unit of the group of lighting units via a first radio frequency communication link whereby said second lighting unit is configured to perform an operational mode in response to the received second control signal.

Abstract: A system for controlling a plurality of lighting units that are located in spaces of a building, each of said plurality of lighting units including an illumination module via which a respective lighting characteristic is able to be output therefrom; the system including at least one lighting settings module configured for storing predefined settings indicative of default lighting characteristics for output by illumination modules of lighting units that are associated with each of the spaces or types of spaces; a user input unit via which a user is able to selectably associate at least one of the plurality of lighting units with any one of the spaces or types of spaces in which it is located; and at least one control module whereby, responsive to the user associating at least one of the plurality of lighting units with the space or type of space in which it is located, the at least one control module is configured to operate the illumination module of the at least one lighting unit so as to output the default

Abstract: A configurable lighting system including a lighting unit having an illumination module and a programmable control module; a light switch configured for electrical communication with the lighting unit via an electrical circuit and being operable in a first and a second operational position such that the illumination module, in response to operation of the light switch in the first and the second operational positions, is able to output a first set of illumination modes; and, a programming unit configured for wireless communication with the programmable control module of the lighting unit via a wireless communication link wherein the programming unit includes a programming interface via which the programmable control module of the lighting unit is able to be programmed such that, in response to different patterns of movement of the light switch between the first and second operational positions, the illumination module is controlled by the programmable control module to output a second set of illumination modes

Abstract: A system for controlling a group of lighting units, the system including a narrow-beam infrared remote control unit configured for communicating a first control signal to a first lighting unit of the group of lighting units via an infrared frequency communication link, wherein the first lighting unit is configured to: (a) perform an operational mode in response to the received first control signal; and (b) communicate a second control signal from the first lighting unit to at least a second lighting unit of the group of lighting units via a first radio frequency communication link whereby said second lighting unit is configured to perform an operational mode in response to the received second control signal.