Abstract: An electronic component includes a housing, a heat-generating component, a heat sink, and a sealing element. The housing is made of a first metallic material. The heat-generating component is disposed in the housing. The heat sink, which is made of a second metallic material, is disposed adjacent the heat-generating component and configured to dissipate heat from the heat-generating component. The sealing element is disposed between the housing and the heat sink and insulates the second metallic material from the first metallic material.

Abstract: A luminaire with various sensing and communication capabilities is provided. According to one aspect, the luminaire can include a housing, a light source disposed in the housing, a support element coupled to and extending downward from the housing, one or more communication modules disposed within the support element, and a motion sensor coupled to the support element. The one or more communication modules facilitate communication with a local controller disposed in the luminaire, a control system, and/or other luminaires. The motion sensor is configured to detect motion within a pre-determined range of the luminaire. The light source is configured to emit light responsive to the motion sensor detecting motion within the pre-determined range.

Abstract: A light fixture and a housing thereof for managing thermal energy includes multiple cavities separated by a partition wall and each configured to house components of the light fixture, in particular an LED array and LED drivers to power the LED array. The housing further includes a heat transfer flow path radially defined between the first cavity and the partition wall, and a fin in fluid communication with the cavity housing the LED drivers. The heat transfer flow path is positioned for dissipation of heat from the LED array and the fin is positioned for dissipation of heat from the LED drivers.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a lighting control system layout for a site. The site includes a plurality of floors and a plurality of lighting control system components. In response to a request from a user for the lighting control system layout, a user interface may be provided. The user interface includes a three-dimensional representation of the site. The three-dimensional representation includes a plurality of layers representative of the plurality of floors and a plurality of icons representative of the plurality of lighting control system components. The user may, in turn, perform one or more actions in connection with the provided interface. In response, different and/or additional information about the site, particularly the lighting control system, may be provided in the user interface. The provided lighting control system layout allows users, such as, for example, site managers, to easily navigate, maintain, and mange a lighting control system for a site.

Abstract: A lighting assembly comprises a base having a pair of sides and at least one light source coupled to the base, the at least one light source having a longitudinal axis. A diffuser cover is removably secured to the base and has an inside surface and an outside surface, the inside surface defining a volume in which the at least one light source is disposed. A substrate is disposed along an inside surface of the diffuser cover, such that each ray of light emitted from the at least one light source contacts the substrate. Upon contact with the substrate, diffusion of the at least one ray of light emitted from the at least one light source is increased, creating a wider distribution of light about the outside surface of the diffuser cover.

Abstract: Embodiments are provided for configuring luminaires with transmitters that are capable of broadcasting signals via various short range communication protocols. According to aspects, the signals may uniquely identify the luminaires and may also be detectable by various electronic devices. Upon detecting a signal, an electronic device may identify the luminaire and retrieve data associated with the location of the luminaire. The electronic device may further enable various location-based features and services that improve a user's experience with the electronic device and the associated environment. By leveraging a lighting system setup for the transmitter network, costs associated with installing and modifying the transmitter are reduced.

Abstract: An electronic component includes a housing, a heat-generating component, a heat sink, and a sealing element. The housing is made of a first metallic material. The heat-generating component is disposed in the housing. The heat sink, which is made of a second metallic material, is disposed adjacent the heat-generating component and configured to dissipate heat from the heat-generating component. The sealing element is disposed between the housing and the heat sink and insulates the second metallic material from the first metallic material.

Abstract: Embodiments are provided for a lighting system and a method of installing a lighting system. According to certain aspects, a driver box is configured with a plurality of drivers secured therein. A series of wired connections can couple the plurality of drivers to a plurality of luminaires and can conduct electric power from the plurality of drivers to power the plurality of luminaires. According to aspects, the driver box and its plurality of drivers are located remote from the plurality of luminaires to enable efficient maintenance of the lighting system.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a housing defined by a pair of sidewalls, a bottom wall, and a first end wall. The first end wall has a first open-ended slot adapted to receive one or more wires. The luminaire also includes a first bracket removably coupled to the first wall to partially close the open-end of the first slot such that a hole remains. The hole is adapted to securely retain the one or more wires. The luminaire further includes a closure coupled to the housing and configured to close the housing. The closure is configured to include one or more light-emitting components.

Abstract: Embodiments are provided for commissioning a lighting system that includes a plurality of luminaires. According to certain aspects, an electronic device can, for each of the plurality of luminaires, connect to a luminaire and retrieve an identification of the luminaire. The electronic device can associate its location as the location of the luminaire, as well as prompt a user to associate a layout tag of existing layout data for the lighting system with the luminaire. The electronic device can transmit the commissioning data for the lighting system to a server for remote storage. The server enables remote access to the commissioning data by various electronic devices and users thereof.

Abstract: A thermal management and heat transfer system for light fixtures. And in particular, light fixtures comprising LED lights requiring lower temperatures than those required by incandescent of neon based light fixtures. The heat transfer includes taking advantage of the thermal updrafts caused by free convection of waste heat to cool the fixture.

Abstract: A driver box includes a housing and a connection mechanism disposed in the housing. The housing is adapted to removably receive a driver adapted to supply electric power to at least one luminaire. The connection mechanism includes an actuator, a first electrical connector configured to be connected to the driver, and a second electrical connector configured to be electrically connected to the at least one luminaire. The actuator is operatively coupled to the second electrical connector. The actuator is movable between an unlocked position, in which the second electrical connector is disengaged from the first electrical connector, and a locked position in which the second electrical connector is in mating engagement with the first electrical connector.

Abstract: A modular, linear-type lighting fixture may include an elongate housing having lengthwise ends, and a pair of endplates adapted for sealing attachment to either lengthwise end of the housing, each of the endplates having respective perimeter surfaces adapted for attachment to any one of a bridge adapted for angularly-directable extension of the housing, a bridge adapted for linear extension of the housing, and an endcap. A modular lighting fixture may include first and second elongate housings each having ends, pairs of endplates for being respectively mated with the first and second ends of the first and second elongate housings, the endplates each having a rim, and a bridge adapted for joining one of the endplates of the first elongate housing with one of the endplates of the second elongate housing by sealing cooperation with the respective rims thereof. A lighting fixture may have one or more isolated raceways therein.

Abstract: A modular, linear-type lighting fixture may include an elongate housing having lengthwise ends, and a pair of endplates adapted for sealing attachment to either lengthwise end of the housing, each of the endplates having respective perimeter surfaces adapted for attachment to any one of a bridge adapted for angularly-directable extension of the housing, a bridge adapted for linear extension of the housing, and an endcap. A modular lighting fixture may include first and second elongate housings each having ends, pairs of endplates for being respectively mated with the first and second ends of the first and second elongate housings, the endplates each having a rim, and a bridge adapted for joining one of the endplates of the first elongate housing with one of the endplates of the second elongate housing by sealing cooperation with the respective rims thereof. A lighting fixture may have one or more isolated raceways therein.