Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system is provided for commissioning improved intelligent, LED-based lighting systems. The LED based lighting systems may include fixtures with one or more LED light bars, integrated sensors, onboard intelligence to send and receive signals and control the LED light bars, and network connectivity to other fixtures.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating and previewing a lighting effect, such as displaying an array of colors across a number of lighting fixtures are provided. A user may specify some of the colors for the array, as well as relative positions of the colors. A lighting management system determines transitional or intermediary colors and assigns the colors specified by the user, as well as the intermediary colors to the lighting fixtures. The resulting lighting effect may be displayed in a preview bar. The colors and the order of the colors may be edited to obtain a desired lighting effect.

Abstract: A load control system may include a load control device for providing power to an electrical load and a control device that may send instructions to the load control device for providing the power to the electrical load. The control device may communicate with the load control device using a link address assigned to the load control device. The load control device may provide power to the electrical load in a manner that causes the electrical load to indicate the link address assigned to the load control device. The link address may be identified by a user or a user device. The identified link address may be associated with a load control device identifier that may identify a physical location of a load control device that is assigned the link address. A user may control a load control device at a physical location by sending instructions via the link address.

Abstract: A lighting management system for managing a light show displayed by at least one lighting fixture. The lighting management system includes a controller configured to receive at least one input related to a light show via one or more input devices coupled to the controller. The controller generates a light show based on the at least one input and renders a preview of the light show in a preview bar on a display device associated with the controller.

Abstract: A control method according to the present disclosure causes a computer of an information apparatus to: display a display screen representing a floor plan for one floor including at least two or more rooms; display device icons representing the one or more target devices on the display screen representing the floor plan, an illumination icon representing an illumination device being used in common in one or more rooms included in the floor plan; and output to the network a first control command, when selection of the illumination icon is sensed, and when selection of any region within a first room among the at least two or more rooms included in the floor plan is sensed after the selection of the illumination icon is sensed, the first control command controlling on/off of power for an illumination device corresponding to the first room in which the selection is sensed.

Abstract: The lighting control apparatus has a memory unit, an operation input unit and a control unit. The memory unit stores an outer frame and addresses of luminaires and operating devices. The operation input unit inputs to designate a position where a small area is provided in a predetermined area on a layout drawing. The control unit provides, based on the outer frame and the addresses, a layout drawing that illustrates positions where luminaires and operating devices are arranged in the predetermined range within the outer frame. The control unit determines the luminaire and the operating device arranged in the small area. The control unit gives an operation right of the luminaire arranged in the small area to the operating device arranged in the same small area.

Abstract: A dimmer switch for controlling the amount of power delivered to and thus the intensity of a lighting load comprises a visual display operable to provide a visual indication representative of energy savings and usage information. The dimmer switch comprises an intensity adjustment actuator, such as a slider knob or a rotary knob, which may be coupled to a potentiometer for adjusting the amount of power delivered to the lighting load. The potentiometer may comprise a dual potentiometer including a resistive element and a conductive element having a cut. The visual display may comprise a single visual indicator, which may be illuminated a first color, such as green, when the intensity of the lighting load is less than or equal to the eco-level intensity, and illuminated a second different color, such as red, when the intensity of the lighting load is greater than the eco-level intensity.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method, computer-readable medium and apparatus for monitoring a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) light banks for each one of a plurality of LED beacon lights. In one embodiment, the method includes determining an amount of ambient light, selecting an operating mode for each one of the plurality of LED beacon lights based upon the amount of ambient light, determining a value of a threshold for the operating mode that is selected, receiving a light output value of each one of the plurality of LED beacon lights, comparing the light output value of each one of the plurality of LED beacon lights to the predetermined value of the dynamic threshold and generating an alarm when the light output value of any one of the plurality of LED beacon lights falls below the predetermined value of the dynamic threshold.

Abstract: A light source device includes a light source unit configured to emit primary light and an illumination unit configured to optically convert the primary light to secondary light and then emit the secondary light. The light source device further includes a connector configured to allow the light source unit and the illumination unit to be attached to and detached from each other. Furthermore, the light source device includes an information transmitter configured to transmit illumination unit information to the light source unit, the illumination unit information being information regarding the illumination unit.

Abstract: A first lighting assembly receives a lighting profile that instructs the first lighting assembly to operate according to the lighting profile over a first period of time. The received lighting profile is implemented, including causing a light of the first lighting assembly to illuminate at a first intensity. An input acquired in proximity to the first lighting assembly and indicating activity in a region proximate the first lighting assembly is received. The received lighting profile is then deviated from, in response to the received input, by increasing the intensity of the light to illuminate at a second intensity for a predetermined period of time. A message is transmitted for receipt by the control center, the message including an indication of the increased light intensity and an identifier associated with the first lighting assembly.

Abstract: A lighting system has lighting apparatuses and a controller for the lighting apparatuses. The controller includes a display unit and a storage unit that stores attribute information. The storage unit stores, as attribute information, area information including a target area where the lighting apparatuses are installed, identification information of the lighting apparatuses in the target area, and lighting information on lighting conditions of the lighting apparatuses. The display unit displays a first operation screen that includes a first graphic generated from the area information and the identification information, and a second operation screen that includes a second graphic generated from the lighting information. The second operation screen is displayed as a dialog, so as to be superposed on the first operation screen, and the first graphic indicating the selected lighting apparatus and the peripheral area thereof is highlighted on the first operation screen.

Abstract: Disclosed are a lighting control apparatus, a lighting control method, and a lighting control system. The lighting control apparatus makes communication with lighting devices, registers at least one of the lighting devices according to received signal strengths of the lighting devices, and controls the registered lighting device. The lighting control apparatus easily registers and controls the lighting devices.

Abstract: A lighting system which may provide supplemental lighting for the stairs of a vehicle under conditions of low ambient lighting. Supplemental lighting may be provided for at least a period of time desired for ingress and/or egress of the operator.

Abstract: A first lighting assembly receives a lighting profile that instructs the first lighting assembly to operate according to the lighting profile over a first period of time. The received lighting profile is implemented, including causing a light of the first lighting assembly to illuminate at a first intensity. An input acquired in proximity to the first lighting assembly and indicating activity in a region proximate the first lighting assembly is received. The received lighting profile is then deviated from, in response to the received input, by increasing the intensity of the light to illuminate at a second intensity for a predetermined period of time. A message is transmitted for receipt by the control center, the message including an indication of the increased light intensity and an identifier associated with the first lighting assembly.

Abstract: An emergency supply circuit for an electronic ballast may include: an output line to feed a supply input of the ballast; a first line to receive a mains supply signal; a second line to receive an emergency supply signal from a battery, with a converter interposed in said second line to boost said supply signal, a switch to alternatively connect said output line to said first or said second line; a controller sensitive to the absence of said mains supply signal and to the charge level of said battery, said controller to produce switching of said switch to connect said output line to said second line in the absence of said mains supply signal on said first line, whereby said output line receives said supply signal, and dimming interface circuitry to drive said dimming control input of said ballast when said output line is connected to said second feed line.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a remotely adjustable lighting system. The lighting system includes a luminaire including one or more solid-state light systems and a non-line-of-sight wireless transceiver. The output intensity of the solid-state light systems is adjustable. The non-line-of-sight transceiver in the luminaire can receive one or more non-line-of-sight wireless signals transmitted by a transceiver in a general purpose handheld computing device. Instructions and data including configuration and output intensity adjustments may be communicated between the general purpose handheld computing device and the luminaire via one or more non-line-of-sight wireless signals.

Abstract: Radio frequency-enabled lighting-fixture management systems, apparatus, and methods are described. One implementation includes a wireless communication component and a controller that is integrated into the radio frequency-enabled lighting-fixture management unit. The controller is configured to obtain operational values of a luminaire driver or a luminaire. The controller is further configured to provide the obtained operational values to the wireless communication component for transmission.

Abstract: A lighting system includes a plurality of LED lights having at least two different color LED lights. A controller is coupled to the LED lights for independently controlling the intensity of sets of different color LED lights. A program stored on a storage device is operable on the controller to control the intensity of each of the different sets of different color LED lights to produce light representative of color and intensity changes of outdoor daylight conditions.

Abstract: A control device includes a plurality of LED arrays connected to a ground and connected in parallel to one another, each of the plurality of LED arrays including one or more LEDs connected in series and a resistance element connected in series to the LEDs, a first switching circuit disposed between each of the plurality of LED arrays and a power source, a second switching circuit disposed between each of the plurality of LED arrays and the power source, a capacitor having one end connected to the first switching circuit and another end connected to the plurality of LED arrays, a voltage detection circuit having an end connected to the other end of the capacitor, and a control circuit that controls switching of conduction states of each of the first and second switching circuits, and reads a voltage from the voltage detection circuit.

Abstract: A mobile application is disclosed that allows a user to configure an LED-based lamp. The LED-based lamp has the capability of color matching color spectrums and calibrating its correlated color temperatures, brightness, and hue based on a color model. The mobile application can send or schedule commands actively or passively to activate the color matching and calibration process on the LED-based lamp. The mobile application can further receive status information regarding the LED-based lamp including fault detection, estimated life time, temperature, power consumption, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided that comprises a communication unit; an output unit; and a controller configured to output at least one of a first user interface and a second user interface through the output unit, in a case of entering a high rate time slot determined based on electricity rate information received through the communication unit while outputting contents through the output unit, wherein the first user interface queries whether to continuously output the contents through the output unit and wherein the second user interface is to receive a selection associated with a replacement electronic device for outputting the contents.

Abstract: A system of LED-based lights comprises first and second LED-based light having respective first and second electrical connectors configured for engagement with first and second conventional fluorescent fixtures, first and second LEDs configured to produce light in an area when the first and second electrical connectors are engaged with the first and second fixtures and first and second controllers electrically coupled to the first and second LEDs; and one or more sensors operable to detect a brightness level in the area and output respectively one or more signals indicative of the brightness level, wherein: the first and second controllers are configured to control an amount of power provided to the respective first and second LEDs at least partially based on a signal to adjust the light produced in the area towards a desired brightness level.

Abstract: A first lighting assembly receives a lighting profile that instructs the first lighting assembly to operate according to the lighting profile over a first period of time. The received lighting profile is implemented, including causing a light of the first lighting assembly to illuminate at a first intensity. An input acquired in proximity to the first lighting assembly and indicating activity in a region proximate the first lighting assembly is received. The received lighting profile is then deviated from, in response to the received input, by increasing the intensity of the light to illuminate at a second intensity for a predetermined period of time. A message is transmitted for receipt by the control center, the message including an indication of the increased light intensity and an identifier associated with the first lighting assembly.

Abstract: The subject matter included in this disclosure can be embodied in a method that includes receiving information representative of a location and status of a streetlight included in a network of streetlights, and detecting, using a computing device, a fault condition of the streetlight, based on the status information. The method also includes determining, using the computing device, a corrective action to resolve the fault condition, and transmitting information related to the corrective action, including instructions for a human personnel to follow, for resolving the fault condition.

Abstract: A utility light is provided. The utility light comprises a first array of light sources having a first color facing in a first direction, a second array of light sources having a second color facing in a second direction that substantially opposes the first direction, a motion sensor, and an electronic controller to receive a rotation motion input from the motion sensor, wherein the rotation motion input provides an indication of rotation of the utility light about an axis substantially vertical to the surface of the earth, to determine a first state based on the rotation motion input, to operate the first array of light sources in the first state, to determine a second state based on the rotation motion input, and to operate the second array of light sources in the second state.

Abstract: Disclosed is an end-of-life detector for gas discharge lamp and the ballast incorporating the same. The end-of-life detector includes a lamp state signal detecting circuit for detecting the lamp state signal of at least one first gas discharge lamp and generating a positive voltage signal and a negative voltage signal accordingly; a comparing circuit for comparing the positive voltage signal with a positive selecting voltage and comparing the negative voltage signal with a negative selecting voltage, and in response thereto generating a positive control signal and a negative control signal; and a positive/negative duty time interval detecting circuit for generating a lamp life state signal which is generated by a difference between a positive duty time interval and a negative duty time interval. The lamp life state signal is varied along with the difference between the positive duty time interval and the negative duty time interval.

Abstract: End-of-life indicators for lamps, and methods for indicating the end-of-life for lamps, are provided. A solid state light source end-of-life indicator is located on the exterior of a housing of a lamp, and includes at least one light emitting diode. The solid state light source end-of-life indicator emits light at the end of the life of the lamp. The solid state light source end-of-life indicator may emit light upon receiving an end-of-life signal from an end-of-life detection circuit, which detects when the lamp is at an end of its life.

Abstract: A circuit is disclosed for determining which of a multiplicity of LED strings in an illumination system has a fault. A group of circuits determines the maximum, minimum, midpoint between maximum and minimum, and average voltage of the group of LED string voltages in use, and examines the statistical properties of the LED string voltages. Comparators are used to find the strings which have the highest and lowest operating voltages, and to compare the midpoint and average voltages to determine whether the highest or lowest voltage string is responsible for causing a fault in the illumination system operation. Memory means are used to keep the said determined string turned off to prevent faulty operation.

Abstract: A dimmer switch for controlling the amount of power delivered to and thus the intensity of a lighting load comprises a visual display operable to provide a visual indication representative of energy savings and usage information. The dimmer switch comprises an intensity adjustment actuator, such as a slider knob or a rotary knob, which may be coupled to a potentiometer for adjusting the amount of power delivered to the lighting load. The potentiometer may comprise a dual potentiometer including a resistive element and a conductive element having a cut. The visual display may comprise a single visual indicator, which may be illuminated a first color, such as green, when the intensity of the lighting load is less than or equal to the eco-level intensity, and illuminated a second different color, such as red, when the intensity of the lighting load is greater than the eco-level intensity.

Abstract: An LED lighting circuit mounted in a lighting device having LEDs as a light source, the circuit including: a light emitting unit that includes a plurality of LED circuits for supplying drive currents to a plurality of LEDs connected in series or parallel; a failure detection unit that detects whether each of the drive currents flowing through the plurality of LED circuits is equal to or larger than a predetermined fault current value for those LED circuits as a whole; and a failure alert unit that performs a predetermined alert operation if the failure alert unit detects that at least one of the drive currents is equal to or larger than the predetermined fault current value.

Abstract: An illumination system and an operation method thereof are provided. The illumination system includes a first controller and a first lighting device. The first controller is capable of emitting a wireless control signal. The first lighting device is capable of receiving the wireless control signal, adjusting a light emitting state thereof according to the wireless control signal, and accordingly emitting a wireless feedback signal. When the first controller does not receive the wireless feedback signal within a predetermined time or receives a wrong wireless feedback signal after the first controller emitted the wireless control signal to the first lighting device, the first controller emits the wireless control signal again.

Abstract: A solid state lighting apparatus includes a plurality of light emitting diodes, a sensor configured to output a sensor signal indicative of at least one operating condition of the solid state lighting apparatus, and a control circuit coupled to the sensor. The control circuit is configured to temporarily interrupt electrical current to ones of the plurality of light emitting diodes at respective intervals responsive to the sensor signal indicating that the operating condition does not meet a desired operating threshold to provide a visible indicator thereof in light emitted by the apparatus. Related devices and methods of operation are also discussed.

Abstract: A network operation center for a light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.

Abstract: A system involves a plurality of RF-enabled occupancy detectors. Each occupancy detector communicates with and controls an associated plurality of RF-enabled fluorescent lamp starter units. A network master has an RF transceiver used to communicate with the occupancy detectors using a first protocol, thereby retrieving status information from the starter units. The network master also has a second RF transceiver for communicating directly with a cellular telephone using a second protocol. A user can use the cellular telephone to control and interact with the lighting system through the network master, and/or to retrieve status information from the network master. The network master automatically generates and sends email alerts to the user by sending the alerts to an email server. The email server forwards the emails to the cellular telephone via a cellular telephone network. Alerts may, for example, indicate a low battery voltage condition or that a lamp needs replacement.

Abstract: One or more example diagnostics may be implemented as part of an intelligent luminaire manager or other radio frequency (RF) device that is in communication with an equipment or fixture such as a luminaire. Example diagnostics can determine a status such as a fixture malfunction, a cycling condition, a miswiring configuration, or another condition. The determined status can be wirelessly transmitted from the intelligent luminaire manager or other radio frequency device to a network server via a network. The network may be a network of intelligent luminaire managers and/or RF devices.

Abstract: A first lighting assembly receives a lighting profile that instructs the first lighting assembly to operate according to the lighting profile over a first period of time. The received lighting profile is implemented, including causing a light of the first lighting assembly to illuminate at a first intensity. An input acquired in proximity to the first lighting assembly and indicating activity in a region proximate the first lighting assembly is received. The received lighting profile is then deviated from, in response to the received input, by increasing the intensity of the light to illuminate at a second intensity for a predetermined period of time. A message is transmitted for receipt by the control center, the message including an indication of the increased light intensity and an identifier associated with the first lighting assembly.

Abstract: An emergency sign power supply with battery charger is provided. In some embodiments the battery charging circuit is formed by a single diode and a single resistor.

Abstract: A thermally compensated End-of-Life (EoL) timer and method. An example method determines if a light emitting diode (LED) is in an ON state. If the LED is determined to be in the ON state, sensing junction temperature or a temperature proximate to the LED that can be correlated back to the LED junction temperature, a fixed frequency clock signal is gated based on the sensed temperature and an accumulative counter value is recorded based on the gated clock signal. An end-of-life signal is generated if the accumulative counter value is at least one of equal to or greater than a predefined threshold value. In one embodiment, the LED is shut off when the end-of-life signal has been generated. In another embodiment, an indication that the LED is at its end of life is provided when the end-of-life signal has been generated.

Abstract: A system involves a plurality of RF-enabled occupancy detectors. Each occupancy detector communicates with and controls an associated plurality of RF-enabled fluorescent lamp starter units. A network master has an RF transceiver used to communicate with the occupancy detectors using a first protocol, thereby retrieving status information from the starter units. The network master also has a second RF transceiver for communicating directly with a cellular telephone using a second protocol. A user can use the cellular telephone to control and interact with the lighting system through the network master, and/or to retrieve status information from the network master. The network master automatically generates and sends email alerts to the user by sending the alerts to an email server. The email server forwards the emails to the cellular telephone via a cellular telephone network. Alerts may, for example, indicate a low battery voltage condition or that a lamp needs replacement.

Abstract: A system and method for variably programming a plurality of utilitarian devices such as, but not limited to, LED light assemblies, motions detectors, etc. which may be associated with each of a plurality of control points. The control points are electrically interconnected to one another and to a power source to define a network, wherein an identifying code is assigned to each of the control points. One or more control facilities in the form of touch pads are cooperatively structured with a master control for programmed operations of separate predetermined numbers or arrays of said plurality of control points and the one or more utilitarian devices associated with each control point.

Abstract: A network operation center for a light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The network server forwards the received status information from the networked luminaire managers to a computer of an owner/operator of the plurality of luminaires and/or a third-party user. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.

Abstract: A method for activation of an electrical device, for example, in case of power loss. The method may include sensing an effect associated with activity of the electrical device, detecting an electrical power interruption, and activating the electrical device if a change in the effect of the device is sensed in proximity to the power interruption. The invention also provides an activation circuit for activation of an electrical device. The activation circuit may include a device operation detector for sensing an effect associated with activity of the electrical device, a power supply detector for detecting an electrical power interruption, and a driver for activating the electrical device if a change in operation of the device if the change is sensed in proximity to the power interruption.

Abstract: An apparatus and method adapted to detect a failure in at least one lamphead of an emergency lighting system includes a signal generator and a failure sensor. The lamphead receives power from a power connection. The signal generator generates a monitoring signal having a voltage, which is operatively coupled to the power connection. The failure sensor detects a failure in the lamphead and modifies the voltage of the monitoring signal. The emergency lighting system may also include a plurality of lampheads. In this case, the failure sensor may detect a failure in at least one of the lampheads, and identify which of the plurality of lampheads has failed. The failure sensor may also be adapted to reduce the voltage of the monitoring signal in response to detection of the failure.

Abstract: A light performance monitoring device and optionally integrated controller includes a monitor module that directly monitors energy usage of at least one energy load to generate at least one measurement of energy usage; a storage module stores a series of baseline values of energy usage of the energy load, a comparator module compares energy measurements made at predetermined intervals with the baseline values, and a notification module notifies a designated recipient that there is a deviation from the baseline values consistent with a burned out or non-operational light fixture, including but not limited to light bulbs or ballast devices. A control module optionally integrated with the light performance monitoring device can be operatively coupled to the monitor module to control energy usage by the at least one energy load via a data link in a pre-determined manner that is based on the at least one measurement of energy usage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light fixture assembly having a ballast substantially maintaining a consistent current and further includes an indicator for indicating a problem with the light fixture assembly. A switch remote from the ballast may be provided where a circuit in cooperation with the switch impedes the flow of electricity through the ballast when the switch is in an off position. The light fixture assembly may be assembled and disassembled, namely the lamp head, post, base, ballast, and electrical cord, without use of a tool.

Abstract: A lighting commissioning device and method including a lighting commissioning device for commissioning of a lighting device in a lighting system, the lighting commissioning device including an indication detector 142 responsive to indication from the lighting device and generating a lighting device indication signal 148, a change detector 144 responsive to the lighting device indication signal 148 and generating an indication detected signal 150, and a control unit 146 receiving the indication detected signal 150 and being operably connected to the lighting system.

Abstract: A smart dual load control device is operable to control the amount of power delivered from an AC power source to a first electrical load and to switch the power delivered from the AC power source to a second electrical load between an on state and an off state, while providing an advanced set of control features and feedback options to an end user. A control circuit is coupled to first and second controllably conductive devices for controlling the amount of power delivered to the first and second electrical loads, respectively. A power supply generates a DC voltage to power the control circuit and is coupled in parallel electrical connection with the first controllably conductive device such that the power supply is operable to draw current through the first electrical load. The second controllably conductive device is operable to provide substantially zero current through the second electrical load when the second electrical load is in the off state.

Abstract: A network operation center for a light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The network server forwards the received status information from the networked luminaire managers to a computer of an owner/operator of the plurality of luminaires and/or a third-party user. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.

Abstract: A user interface for a load control device allows a user to control an operating characteristic of a load to a plurality of discrete levels. The user interface comprises an adjustment member for allowing the user to select one of the discrete levels and a linear array of status indicators for displaying the discrete level. The number of discrete levels is greater than the number of status indicators. According to a first embodiment of the present invention, either one status indicator or two consecutive status indicators are illuminated to indicate the presently selected discrete level. According to a second embodiment, a fully illuminated status indicator is surrounded by two dimly illuminated status indicators to indicate the presently selected discrete level. According to a third embodiment, a single status indicator may be illuminated to indicate one or more of the discrete levels.

Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle is arranged such that a driving force of an engine and a driving force of an electric motor can be transmitted to driving wheels through an automatic transmission having a plurality of forward gears. When it is detected that the vehicle is in a predetermined state in which it is difficult for the electric motor to output an upper limit torque predetermined as a generable maximum torque, a vehicle ECU controls the automatic transmission using a gear shift map configured such that the automatic transmission is downshifted earlier in accordance with a change in the operating state of the vehicle and upshifted later in accordance with a change in the operating state of the vehicle in comparison with a gear shift map that is used when it is not detected that the vehicle is in the predetermined state.