Patents by Inventor Kenneth Walma

Kenneth Walma has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220163375
    Abstract: An augmented reality-based acoustic analysis method includes identifying structural elements of a space and determining structural parameters of the structural elements and a structural parameter of the space. The method further includes displaying, by an augmented reality (AR) device, a virtual lighting fixture model on a viewport of the AR device, where the virtual lighting fixture model is overlaid on a real-time image of the space. The method also includes determining, by the AR device, a sound reverberation time of the space based on at least a sound absorption parameter associated with the virtual lighting fixture model and a sound absorption parameter of the space determined based on the structural parameters of the structural elements and the structural parameter of the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: SOHANA KARIM ARNI, PARTH JOSHI, NAM CHIN CHO, ADAM MOORE FOY, KENNETH WALMA
  • Patent number: 10955124
    Abstract: A linkable linear light emitting diode (LED) system provides apparatus and methods for mechanically, optically, and electrically linking multiple LED modules disposed over a wide and separated area of a ceiling system. Openings can be cut in ceiling tiles of a drop ceiling system and the LED lighting modules are coupled to the tile through the opening, with the tile being sandwiched between different portions of the module. A remote driver system is placed within the drop ceiling above the tiles and provides multiple connectors for powering a multitude of lighting modules. Certain of the LED lighting modules include both input and output connectors for both receiving power or data and providing power or data to other modules. In this manner, some of the modules act as master LED lighting modules and those receiving power and/or data therefrom are act as slave modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Anthony James Carney, Chun Wah Chan, Jerold Alan Tickner, Christopher Lee Bohler, Kenneth Walma
  • Publication number: 20200263861
    Abstract: A linkable linear light emitting diode (LED) system provides apparatus and methods for mechanically, optically, and electrically linking multiple LED modules disposed over a wide and separated area of a ceiling system. Openings can be cut in ceiling tiles of a drop ceiling system and the LED lighting modules are coupled to the tile through the opening, with the tile being sandwiched between different portions of the module. A remote driver system is placed within the drop ceiling above the tiles and provides multiple connectors for powering a multitude of lighting modules. Certain of the LED lighting modules include both input and output connectors for both receiving power or data and providing power or data to other modules. In this manner, some of the modules act as master LED lighting modules and those receiving power and/or data therefrom are act as slave modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony James CARNEY, Chun Wah CHAN, Jerold Alan TICKNER, Christopher Lee BOHLER, Kenneth WALMA
  • Patent number: 10648652
    Abstract: A linkable linear light emitting diode (LED) system provides apparatus and methods for mechanically, optically, and electrically linking multiple LED modules disposed over a wide and separated area of a ceiling system. Openings can be cut in ceiling tiles of a drop ceiling system and the LED lighting modules are coupled to the tile through the opening, with the tile being sandwiched between different portions of the module. A remote driver system is placed within the drop ceiling above the tiles and provides multiple connectors for powering a multitude of lighting modules. Certain of the LED lighting modules include both input and output connectors for both receiving power or data and providing power or data to other modules. In this manner, some of the modules act as master LED lighting modules and those receiving power and/or data therefrom are act as slave modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Anthony James Carney, Chun Wah Chan, Jerold Alan Tickner, Christopher Lee Bohler, Kenneth Walma
  • Publication number: 20180306422
    Abstract: A linkable linear light emitting diode (LED) system provides apparatus and methods for mechanically, optically, and electrically linking multiple LED modules disposed over a wide and separated area of a ceiling system. Openings can be cut in ceiling tiles of a drop ceiling system and the LED lighting modules are coupled to the tile through the opening, with the tile being sandwiched between different portions of the module. A remote driver system is placed within the drop ceiling above the tiles and provides multiple connectors for powering a multitude of lighting modules. Certain of the LED lighting modules include both input and output connectors for both receiving power or data and providing power or data to other modules. In this manner, some of the modules act as master LED lighting modules and those receiving power and/or data therefrom are act as slave modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Anthony James Carney, Chun Wah Chan, Jerold Alan Tickner, Christopher Lee Bohler, Kenneth Walma
  • Patent number: 10006592
    Abstract: A linkable linear light emitting diode (LED) system provides apparatus and method for mechanically, optically, and electrically linking multiple LED modules disposed over a wide and separated area of a ceiling system. Openings can be cut in ceiling tiles of a drop ceiling system and the LED lighting modules are coupled to the tile through the opening, with the tile being sandwiched between different portions of the module. A remote driver system is placed within the drop ceiling above the tiles and provide multiple connectors for powering a multitude of lighting modules. Certain of the LED lighting modules include both input and output connectors for both receiving power or data and providing power or data to other modules. In this manner, some of the modules act as master LED lighting modules and those receiving power and/or data therefrom are act as slave modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Anthony James Carney, Chun Wah Chan, Jerold Alan Tickner, Christopher Lee Bohler, Kenneth Walma
  • Patent number: 9560723
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques for a self-commissioning and locating lighting system. The system includes a group of light fixtures, each emitting a unique optical data signal. A remote control device detects the unique optical data signal from the light fixtures when the light fixture is within a visual field of the remote control device. A central controller receives a signal from the remote control device, wherein the signal comprises data regarding the GPS location of the remote control device and the digital identities of the light fixture within the visual field of the remote control, wherein the signal further comprises a control command for operation of the light fixtures, and wherein the central controller sends a control signal to the light fixture implementing the control command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Walma, James Moan
  • Publication number: 20160195225
    Abstract: A linkable linear light emitting diode (LED) system provides apparatus and method for mechanically, optically, and electrically linking multiple LED modules disposed over a wide and separated area of a ceiling system. Openings can be cut in ceiling tiles of a drop ceiling system and the LED lighting modules are coupled to the tile through the opening, with the tile being sandwiched between different portions of the module. A remote driver system is placed within the drop ceiling above the tiles and provide multiple connectors for powering a multitude of lighting modules. Certain of the LED lighting modules include both input and output connectors for both receiving power or data and providing power or data to other modules. In this manner, some of the modules act as master LED lighting modules and those receiving power and/or data therefrom are act as slave modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony James Carney, Chun Wah Chan, Jerold Alan Tickner, Christopher Lee Bohler, Kenneth Walma
  • Patent number: 9285085
    Abstract: A linkable linear light emitting diode (LED) system provides apparatus and method for mechanically, optically, and electrically linking multiple LED modules disposed over a wide and separated area of a ceiling system. Openings can be cut in ceiling tiles of a drop ceiling system and the LED lighting modules are coupled to the tile through the opening, with the tile being sandwiched between different portions of the module. A remote driver system is placed within the drop ceiling above the tiles and provide multiple connectors for powering a multitude of lighting modules. Certain of the LED lighting modules include both input and output connectors for both receiving power or data and providing power or data to other modules. In this manner, some of the modules act as master LED lighting modules and those receiving power and/or data therefrom are act as slave modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Anthony James Carney, Chun Wah Chan, Jerold Alan Tickner, Christopher Lee Bohler, Kenneth Walma
  • Publication number: 20160073478
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques for a self-commissioning and locating lighting system. The system includes a group of light fixtures, each emitting a unique optical data signal. A remote control device detects the unique optical data signal from the light fixtures when the light fixture is within a visual field of the remote control device. A central controller receives a signal from the remote control device, wherein the signal comprises data regarding the GPS location of the remote control device and the digital identities of the light fixture within the visual field of the remote control, wherein the signal further comprises a control command for operation of the light fixtures, and wherein the central controller sends a control signal to the light fixture implementing the control command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth Walma, James Moan
  • Patent number: 9236737
    Abstract: A method is described herein for adjusting energy consumption of a pre-programmed device operating at a first energy level. The method includes receiving a first signal from a first utility signal that includes first instructions to adjust the energy consumption of the pre-programmed device to a second energy level. The pre-programmed device is programmed during manufacturing to operate at the first energy level and the second energy level. The method further includes processing the first signal to retrieve the instructions. The method also includes adjusting an energy source from the first energy level to the second energy level based on the first instructions. The method also includes sending a first notification to the first utility confirming that the pre-programmed device is operating at the second energy level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: James Moan, Kenneth Walma
  • Patent number: 9192028
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques for a self-commissioning and locating lighting system. The system includes a group of light fixtures, each emitting a unique optical data signal. A remote control device detects the unique optical data signal from the light fixtures when the light fixture is within a visual field of the remote control device. A central controller receives a signal from the remote control device, wherein the signal comprises data regarding the GPS location of the remote control device and the digital identities of the light fixture within the visual field of the remote control, wherein the signal further comprises a control command for operation of the light fixtures, and wherein the central controller sends a control signal to the light fixture implementing the control command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Walma, James Moan
  • Patent number: 9110449
    Abstract: An occupancy sensing and energy indicating load control device includes an occupancy sensor, an energy savings feedback indicator, and a manual controller. The occupancy sensor detects occupancy within a monitored area. The device is electrically coupled to at least one load positioned within the monitored area and controls the energy consumption of the load. The energy savings feedback indicator provides awareness to an end user regarding energy savings and provides the end user with opportunities for additional energy savings. The device optionally includes a demand response indicator for providing awareness to the end user regarding when a demand response condition exists, its severity, and opportunities for additional energy savings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Walma, Matthew Conger, Angela Maddox
  • Publication number: 20140265870
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques for a self-commissioning and locating lighting system. The system includes a group of light fixtures, each emitting a unique optical data signal. A remote control device detects the unique optical data signal from the light fixtures when the light fixture is within a visual field of the remote control device. A central controller receives a signal from the remote control device, wherein the signal comprises data regarding the GPS location of the remote control device and the digital identities of the light fixture within the visual field of the remote control, wherein the signal further comprises a control command for operation of the light fixtures, and wherein the central controller sends a control signal to the light fixture implementing the control command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Kenneth Walma, James Moan
  • Publication number: 20140177209
    Abstract: A linkable linear light emitting diode (LED) system provides apparatus and method for mechanically, optically, and electrically linking multiple LED modules disposed over a wide and separated area of a ceiling system. Openings can be cut in ceiling tiles of a drop ceiling system and the LED lighting modules are coupled to the tile through the opening, with the tile being sandwiched between different portions of the module. A remote driver system is placed within the drop ceiling above the tiles and provide multiple connectors for powering a multitude of lighting modules. Certain of the LED lighting modules include both input and output connectors for both receiving power or data and providing power or data to other modules. In this manner, some of the modules act as master LED lighting modules and those receiving power and/or data therefrom are act as slave modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Anthony James Carney, Chun Wah Chan, Jerold Alan Tickner, Christopher Lee Bohler, Kenneth Walma
  • Patent number: 8649882
    Abstract: A universal lighting source controller including integral power metering for use with substantially all light source types including fluorescent, incandescent, magnetic low voltage, electronic low voltage, light emitting diode (“LED”), high density discharge (“HID”), neon, and cold cathode. The lighting source controller includes a line voltage dimming circuit that can control the intensity of light sources in a lighting circuit and measures the actual amount of power consumed by the light sources. The line voltage dimming circuit includes a triac circuit for controlling this intensity and current and voltage detection circuits for measuring the power consumption. The lighting source controller can also include low voltage dimming circuits to provide a control signal to light sources having electronic or magnetic dimming ballasts to set the intensity of these light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Joe Stelzer, Kenneth Walma, James Moan
  • Patent number: 8616720
    Abstract: A linkable linear light emitting diode (LED) system provides apparatus and method for mechanically, optically, and electrically linking multiple LED modules disposed over a wide and separated area of a ceiling system. Openings can be cut in ceiling tiles of a drop ceiling system and the LED lighting modules are coupled to the tile through the opening, with the tile being sandwiched between different portions of the module. A remote driver system is placed within the drop ceiling above the tiles and provide multiple connectors for powering a multitude of lighting modules. Certain of the LED lighting modules include both input and output connectors for both receiving power or data and providing power or data to other modules. In this manner, some of the modules act as master LED lighting modules and those receiving power and/or data therefrom are act as slave modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Anthony James Carney, Chun Wah Chan, Jerold Alan Tickner, Christopher Lee Bohler, Kenneth Walma
  • Publication number: 20130154511
    Abstract: A universal lighting source controller including integral power metering for use with substantially all light source types including fluorescent, incandescent, magnetic low voltage, electronic low voltage, light emitting diode (“LED”), high density discharge (“HID”), neon, and cold cathode. The lighting source controller includes a line voltage dimming circuit that can control the intensity of light sources in a lighting circuit and measures the actual amount of power consumed by the light sources. The line voltage dimming circuit includes a triac circuit for controlling this intensity and current and voltage detection circuits for measuring the power consumption. The lighting source controller can also include low voltage dimming circuits to provide a control signal to light sources having electronic or magnetic dimming ballasts to set the intensity of these light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Joe Stelzer, Kenneth Walma, James Moan
  • Patent number: 8340834
    Abstract: An occupancy sensing and energy indicating load control device includes an occupancy sensor, an energy savings feedback indicator, and a manual controller. The occupancy sensor detects occupancy within a monitored area. The device is electrically coupled to at least one load positioned within the monitored area and controls the energy consumption of the load. The energy savings feedback indicator provides awareness to an end user regarding energy savings and provides the end user with opportunities for additional energy savings. The device optionally includes a demand response indicator for providing awareness to the end user regarding when a demand response condition exists, its severity, and opportunities for additional energy savings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Walma, Matthew Conger, Angela Maddox
  • Publication number: 20120153870
    Abstract: A lighting control desk having a removable touch screen device is provided. The lighting control desk includes a multitude of surface mounted control devices for adjusting attributes of lights and other devices. The touch screen device enables a user to configure, control, and monitor information associated with the lights and other devices controlled by the lighting control desk when attached to and when detached from the lighting control desk. The lighting control desk includes a receptacle for receiving the touch screen device in the form of a cavity in the lighting desk's control surface or in the form of a docking station. The touch screen device can communicate with the lighting control desk via multiple wireless technologies and via a wired connection, such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Peter Kirkup, Kenneth Walma