Abstract: A method of commissioning a lighting system includes: receiving a photometric plan for a group of light fixtures; receiving a digital image of a first luminaire of a first light fixture of the group, wherein the digital image is received from a camera that is connected to a second light fixture of the group; receiving LiDAR data that represents a LiDAR image of the first luminaire, wherein the LiDAR data is received from a LiDAR sensor that is connected to the second or another light fixture of the group; processing the digital image and LiDAR data to determine a position and an orientation of the luminaire; comparing the determined position and orientation to the position metrics to assess whether the luminaire is positioned and oriented in accordance with the photometric plan; and indicating whether the luminaire is positioned and oriented in accordance with the photometric plan.

Abstract: A virtual umpire system operates using data captured from one or more fixtures positioned proximate to a playing surface. Each fixture includes: a support; a radar system positioned to capture radar data for an area that includes the playing surface; and a local controller stack. The stack includes control circuitry for controlling the radar system and will, in response to receiving a command to provide a virtual umpire service: (a) cause the radar system to capture the radar data for the area during a time period; (b) process the radar data to identify, in the radar data, a specified object; (c) determine whether the object is within or outside of a boundary of the playing surface; and (d) send a result of the determining to another device of the system. Systems and methods for processing the data captured by the system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for controlling lighting modules at an outdoor facility includes a server that will receive a service request from a mobile device. The request is triggered when the mobile device captures a barcode that is displayed at the facility. The mobile device will send user-selected operational parameters and payment information. In response, the server will generate a command to activate the lighting modules according to the operational parameters, and it will send the command to lighting modules. The lighting modules will operate according to the selected parameters. The server does not need to require any prior authorization from a user of the mobile device.

Abstract: A visible light communication system for use in a stadium may include a control system, a stadium light configured to generate a visible light emission, the visible light emission is configured to illuminate at least a portion of a field within the stadium, the stadium light is communicatively coupled to the control system, the control system is configured to modulate the stadium light such that the visible light emission includes an encoded light signal, a light receiver configured to generate a receiver output in response to the visible light emission being incident thereon, the receiver output including a representation of the encoded light signal, and a user interface communicatively coupled to the light receiver and configured to receive the receiver output.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure provided herein, is a lighting layout system for executing instructions comprising: receiving an input layout having a project identifier, field information, field luminosity information; a field layout associated with the field information; processing the input layout using the processor; creating an output having a field type, the quantity of poles and pole locations, a pole label, a fixture count per pole, a total fixture count per type, a total wattage, an achieved average light level and uniformity result, a point-by-point overlay of the field, an aiming diagram showing the aiming point on the field for each pole, and a rack diagram showing each fixture and its aiming for each pole; and displaying the output by the output device.

Abstract: An electrical vehicle charging system having a lighting system having a controller stack connected to a lighting module, an auxiliary lighting module by wiring, an alternating current power supply, a switching circuit, a local power storage device, and a wireless communication gateway. The electrical vehicle charging system further having a plurality of electrical vehicle chargers each having an electrical vehicle charging cable configured for connection to an electrical vehicle; a connection to an existing power grid; an internet of things module configured for two-way, wireless communication with the wireless gateway; a feedback system; and a control system connected to and configured for communication with the internet of things module, the existing power grid, and the electrical vehicle charging cable.

Abstract: A lighting system, having a lighting module; an auxiliary lighting module connected to a pole, the auxiliary lighting module having a coupler; a housing extending along a longitudinal axis and having an elongated opening, the housing containing an illumination source therein extending along the longitudinal axis; a battery; and a controller stack connected to the lighting module and the auxiliary lighting module by wiring. The controller stack has an alternating current power supply and a switching circuit having a voltage monitor connecting the alternating current power.

Abstract: An illumination system, having a luminaire having an illumination source positioned in a housing and having a plurality of columns of laser diodes, each column of laser diodes is coupled to one of a corresponding plurality of independent electrical power pathways; a power supply enclosure independent from and positioned separately from the luminaire and enclosing a plurality of laser diode drivers, each interconnected to a corresponding one of the plurality of independent electrical power pathways so that each of the plurality of laser diode drivers can output an amount of power to each of the plurality of columns of laser diodes; and a microprocessor positioned in the power supply enclosure and coupled to the plurality of laser diode drivers to set an amount of power that is output from each of the plurality of laser diode drivers to the corresponding one of the plurality of columns of laser diodes.

Abstract: A lighting system, having a lighting module; an auxiliary lighting module connected to a pole, the auxiliary lighting module having a coupler; a housing extending along a longitudinal axis and having an elongated opening, the housing containing an illumination source therein extending along the longitudinal axis; a battery; and a controller stack connected to the lighting module and the auxiliary lighting module by wiring.

Abstract: An illumination system has a controller stack that includes multiple power conversion and LED driver assemblies and a pole-mounted backplane that provides power and communication connections. The pole-mounted backplane further acts as a heat-sink and efficiently transmits excess heat to the pole on which the controller stack is mounted. The controller stack and its components include weathertight housings and connectors for outdoor applications, and it includes a master, which monitors the system operation and can switch to a backup LED driver based upon its monitoring of system operation.

Abstract: An elongated lighting module having an asymmetric illumination source formed from at least two rows of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that extend along the long axis of the module and are independently controllable. The lighting modules are powered via a wiring harness that extends down a support pole to a power converter stack having LED drivers to control the modules. The power supply for lighting module includes a power enclosure having individual light emitting drivers for powering the rows of light emitting diodes that can adjust the power level to compensate for the loss of power from another of the light emitting drivers. The power supply may also include a backup that can be switched over to power the rows of light emitting diodes in the event of a failure.

Abstract: An elongated lighting module having an asymmetric illumination source formed from at least two rows of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that extend along the long axis of the module and are independently controllable. The illumination source is rectangular and oriented so that the rows of LEDs extend along the long axis of the module. The module has couplings at each end that allow additional modules to be interconnected therewith using a linking member and a clamp. The lighting modules are powered via a wiring harness that extends down a support pole to a power converter stack having LED drivers to control the modules.

Abstract: An elongated lighting module having an asymmetric illumination source formed from at least two rows of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that extend along the long axis of the module and are independently controllable. The lighting modules are powered via a wiring harness that extends down a support pole to a power converter stack having LED drivers to control the modules. The power supply for lighting module includes a power enclosure having individual light emitting drivers for powering the rows of light emitting diodes that can adjust the power level to compensate for the loss of power from another of the light emitting drivers. The power supply may also include a backup that can be switched over to power the rows of light emitting diodes in the event of a failure.

Abstract: An elongated lighting module having an asymmetric illumination source formed from at least two rows of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that extend along the long axis of the module and are independently controllable. The illumination source is rectangular and oriented so that the rows of LEDs extend along the long axis of the module. The lighting modules are powered via a wiring harness that extends down a support pole to a power supply having LED drivers to control the power to the modules. The power supply is divided between a core enclosure housing the LED drivers and a master enclosure that commands and controls the core enclosure. Multiple core enclosures may be used to power multiple luminaires under the control of a single master enclosure.

Abstract: A method for providing assistance in aiming of one or more illumination devices in an area may include, by a processor, receiving photometric data for an area, and using the photometric data to determine an aiming vector for the illumination device. The area may include the illumination device. the method may further include receiving, from an orientation sensor module of the illumination device, orientation data for the illumination device, and using the orientation data and the aiming vector to determine if there is an error in the aiming of the illumination device. The response to determining that there is an error in the aiming of the illumination device, the method further includes causing a controller associated with a driving means of the illumination device for correcting the error in the aiming of the illumination device.

Abstract: A lighting system that can thermally balance the usage of elements of the system to manage the wear rates of lifetime limiting components. The lighting system includes multiple light emitting diode illumination sources, each of which driven by a light emitting diode driver positioned in a separate housing remotely from a luminaire. A controller supervises all of the light emitting diode drivers and can adjust the power out of any of the light emitting diode drivers that are experiencing a faster loss of lifespan due to local conditions. The controller may also activate a thermal cooling device positioned in the housing of the light emitting diode driver to stabilize the temperature of a light emitting diode driver with an out of balance temperature, thereby reducing the loss of lifetime relative other drivers operating at lower temperatures.

Abstract: A luminaire that can resist the shock associated with a ballistics event and continue to operate. The luminaire has a base formed from high ductility aluminum. An illumination source, such as a light emitting diode array, is secured to a support of the base. A lens having a gasket is positioned over the illumination source and secured thereto with a clamp. A ballistic shield having a dual gasket is coupled to the clamp by a bezel positioned over the ballistic shield and secured to the clamp. The gaskets extending around the peripheral edges of the lens and the shield cooperate with the highly ductile aluminum base to reduce the transmission of any shock associated with a ballistic event to the illumination source and associated electronics.

Abstract: An elongated lighting module having an asymmetric illumination source formed from at least two rows of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that extend along the long axis of the module and are independently controllable. The illumination source is rectangular and oriented so that the rows of LEDs extend along the long axis of the module. The module has couplings at each end that allow additional modules to be interconnected therewith using a linking member and a clamp. The lighting modules are powered via a wiring harness that extends down a support pole to a power converter stack having LED drivers to control the modules. The asymmetric illumination source may be driven to change the beam angle and cutoff of illumination by independently adjusting the rows of light emitting diodes of the lighting module.

Abstract: An elongated lighting module having an asymmetric illumination source formed from at least two rows of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that extend along the long axis of the module and are independently controllable. The illumination source is rectangular and oriented so that the rows of LEDs extend along the long axis of the module. The module has couplings at each end that allow additional modules to be interconnected to each other and to a central mount, thereby avoiding the need for a support pole having cross-arms. The lighting modules are powered via a wiring harness that extends down a support pole to a power converter stack having LED drivers to control the modules.

Abstract: An elongated lighting module having an asymmetric illumination source formed from at least two rows of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that extend along the long axis of the module and are independently controllable. The lighting modules are powered via a wiring harness that extends down a support pole to a power converter stack having LED drivers to control the modules. The power supply for lighting module includes a power enclosure having individual light emitting drivers for powering the rows of light emitting diodes that can adjust the power level to compensate for the loss of power from another of the light emitting drivers. The power supply may also include a backup that can be switched over to power the rows of light emitting diodes in the event of a failure.