Abstract: The invention relates to a luminaire network, comprising a plurality of luminaires comprising a lighting apparatus, wherein a plurality of the luminaires comprise a communication unit configured to enable communication of data between said plurality of luminaires and/or with a central unit; a processing unit; a control unit configured to control the lighting apparatus as well as the communication and processing units and at least one first sensor configured to output first sensed data. The processing unit of the luminaire is configured to process the first sensed data to produce first processed data, and the luminaire network is further configured such that the first processed data of at least two luminaires is further processed to produce second processed data. The invention further relates to a method of processing sensor data in a luminaire network.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to luminaire systems with converted movements. The luminaire system includes a first support. The luminaire system also includes a second support movable with respect to the first support. Additionally, the luminaire system includes a moving means configured for moving the second support relative to the first support in a movement plane substantially parallel to the first support. The moving means includes a rotatable element provided to one of the first support or second support and configured for rotating around a rotation axis perpendicular to the movement plane. The rotatable element includes a first conversion portion cooperating with a second conversion portion. The first and second conversion portion are configured for converting a rotational movement of the rotatable element into a movement of the second support with respect to the first support in said movement plane.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to decentralised data storage. One embodiment includes a method of storing data within an external light network. The external light network includes a plurality of decentralised EDP units. Each of the decentralised EDP units belongs to a light. Each EDP unit has a communication means. There is at least one sensor arrangement respectively assigned to at least one of the EDP units. The method includes arranging a first EDP unit recording data. The method also includes storing a data set that includes the data recorded by the sensor arrangement of the first EDP unit or that has been generated from these data, distributed over a number of the decentralised EDP units. Further, the method includes at least partially deleting the data set after the distribution of the data set on the first EDP unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminaire with a light source comprising: a functional unit; a power supply and control unit configured for converting power from a main power source into a power signal for powering the functional unit; wherein the power supply and control unit is configured to generate a power supply failure signal when the power supply from the main power source fails and to communicate the power supply failure signal to the functional unit.

Abstract: An angle adjustment and rotation system comprising a first element attachable to a luminaire stand, and a second element configured to be attachable to a luminaire head, the first element and second element comprising substantially complementary shapes, and an attaching element configured to have a first state in which it tightly attaches the first element to the second element and a second state in which it movably attaches the first element to the second element. In the second state, the attaching element enables a rotation over substantially 180 degrees of the second element with respect to the first element. A method of controlling the orientation of a luminaire head connected to a luminaire stand is also proposed, preferably using the proposed system.

Abstract: A luminaire control system comprising a plurality of luminaire heads and a remote device; wherein each luminaire head comprises: a sensor assembly for measuring at least one tilt angle for an angular positioning of the luminaire head, and a control module for controlling the sensor assembly to perform measurements during a first period upon activation of the luminaire head after installation thereof on a mounting base, and for controlling communication such that measurement data from said first period and an identification of the luminaire head is communicated to the remote device; wherein the remote device is configured to determine position information data for each luminaire head, based on the received measurement data, indicating whether the luminaire head is positioned correctly; and the luminaire control system further comprising at least one notification module for receiving the position information data from the remote device and for notifying a field operator accordingly.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to controllable modular luminaire drivers. One embodiment includes a luminaire driver. The luminaire driver includes a driver housing provided with input connector elements for connection to a power supply and output connector elements for connection to at least one light source. The input connector elements and output connector elements being accessible from outside of the driver housing. The luminaire driver also includes a driver circuitry in the driver housing between the input connector elements and the output connector elements, and configured to perform a driver function of the at least one light source. Additionally, the luminaire driver includes a receiving means configured for receiving at least one pluggable module. The at least one pluggable module includes a first circuitry associated with a first protocol and a second circuitry associated with a second protocol. The second protocol being different from the first protocol.

Abstract: A receptacle socket assembly for lighting equipment comprising: a receptacle having a front side for receiving contacts of a control module, said receptacle housing a plurality of receptacle contacts, each receptacle contact being provided, at a front end, with a front contact portion for being electrically connected with a contact of a control module, and, at a rear end, with a rear contact portion; a wire connector having a front side and a rear side, said wire connector housing a plurality of connector contacts, each connector contact being provided, at a rear end, with a wire receiving contact for receiving and fixing a wire end and, at a front end, with a front contact portion; wherein the rear side of the receptacle and the front side of the wire connector are configured such that the wire connector is removably pluggable in the rear side of the receptacle.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to light emitting devices with adaptable glare classes. One embodiment includes a light emitting device. The light emitting device includes a carrier. The light emitting device also includes a plurality of light sources disposed on the carrier. Additionally, the light emitting device includes a lens plate disposed on the carrier. The lens plate includes a flat portion and a plurality of lenses covering the plurality of light sources. Further, the light emitting device includes a light shielding structure that includes a plurality of reflective barriers, each including a base surface disposed on the flat portion, a top edge at a height above the base surface, and a first reflective sloping surface connecting the base surface and the top edge. The first reflective sloping surface is configured for reflecting light rays emitted through one or more associated first lenses of the plurality of lenses.

Abstract: A luminaire driver system comprising: a package with input connections for connection to a power supply and output connections for connection to a light emitting device; a predetermined set of circuits arranged in said package; said predetermined set of circuits being adapted to perform a driving functionality of the light emitting device; a receiving means configured for receiving a pluggable module comprising a further circuit, such that the pluggable module can be received from outside of the package, wherein the further circuit is connected to the predetermined set of circuits when the pluggable module is plugged in the receiving means; and connections which are connected to the further circuit when the pluggable module is plugged in the receiving means; wherein the connections are accessible by a user from outside of the package.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to luminaire systems with improved support structures. One example luminaire system includes a first support having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a peripheral edge connecting the first surface to the second surface. The luminaire system also includes a plurality of light sources arranged on the first support. Further, the luminaire system includes a second support movable with respect to the first support and provided with one or more optical elements. Additionally, the luminaire system includes a moving means configured to move the second support relative to the first support, such that a position of the second support with respect to the first support is changed. The first support is provided with at least one cut-out region extending through the first surface and the second surface of the first support. The second support is provided with at least one cut-out region.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp post comprising a support pole, and a plurality of pole modules arranged one above the other along a vertical axis of the support pole, and supported by the support pole; said plurality of pole modules comprising: a light pole module and a functional pole module; said light pole module comprising a light source; said functional pole module comprising a tubular portion configured for being aligned with the vertical axis of the support pole, a bracket protruding outwardly of said tubular portion, and a functional unit fixed to said bracket; wherein preferably the functional unit is a camera unit.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to improved luminaire drivers. One embodiment includes a luminaire driver for driving a light module of a luminaire. The luminaire driver includes a driver housing. The driver housing includes a first and second power supply input connector element, for connection to an electrical distribution grid. The driver housing also includes output connector elements for connection to the light module. The luminaire driver also includes a driver circuitry arranged inside the driver housing, between the first and second power supply input connector elements and the output connector elements. The driver housing is provided with an equipotential connecting part available at an external surface of said driver housing and intended for being connected to an equipotential part of the luminaire. The luminaire driver further includes a resistive circuitry arranged inside the driver housing and connected between the equipotential connecting part and the first power supply input connector element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminaire network comprising a plurality of luminaires as well as a central unit, and comprising a central communication unit. A plurality of luminaires in the network comprises a communication unit configured to make it possible for the luminaires to communicate with each other and/or with the central communication unit, as well as a control unit configured to control the luminaire as well as the communication unit. The central unit comprises information about the location of the luminaires. A plurality of the luminaires in the luminaire network further comprise at least one sensor which can sense information relating to the environment of the luminaire, wherein the communication unit of said luminaires is configured to send messages relating to the sensed information to the central communication unit, and the central unit is configured to analyze the received messages and to output the results of the analysis.

Abstract: A luminaire head comprising: a thermally conductive metal body comprising a plate like portion, a tube portion and at least one cooling fin; said plate like portion extending in a longitudinal direction (L) of the metal body and having a flat first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface, said tube portion extending in said longitudinal direction at said second surface; said at least one cooling fin extending away from said second surface adjacent to the tube portion; and at least one support substrate with a plurality of light emitting elements, said at least one support substrate being arranged against the first surface, at least in an area opposite the tube portion.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprising: a mounting substrate being arranged in the lighting apparatus at an angle below 45° with respect to a vertical direction; a plurality of light sources mounted on a lower or vertical surface of the mounting substrate such that at least two light sources are at a different height; a plurality of lens elements provided to the mounting substrate such that each of the light sources is provided with a corresponding lens element; at least two reflector elements provided to the at least two light sources, such that each of the at least two reflector elements has a reflective surface facing the mounting substrate; wherein each of the at least two reflector elements extends between a first edge, located above a corresponding light source as seen in a vertical direction, and a second edge, located below a corresponding light source as seen in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A luminaire head comprising: a first support comprising a plurality of light sources; a second support comprising a plurality of lens elements associated with the plurality of light sources; a moving means configured to move the second support with respect to the first support, such that the position of the plurality of lens elements geometrically projected on a surface of the first support is changed.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to lighting devices with adjustable light distribution. One embodiment includes a lighting device. The lighting device includes a support with a first light source arranged on the support. The lighting device also includes a lens assembly that includes a flexible solid first lens element extending over the first light source. The first lens element includes a lens portion and an edge portion surrounding the lens portion. Further, the lighting device includes a retaining and adjustment means configured to change a shape of the lens portion while the edge portion is retained in a fixed position with respect to the support. The first light source and the first lens element are configured to generate a first light beam. The retaining and adjustment means is configured to adjust the shape of the first light beam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminaire comprising a housing comprising an electrically nonconductive portion; a light source arranged in the housing; a light drive and control assembly and configured for driving said light source; a communication assembly arranged in the housing.