Abstract: A method for testing a luminaire system, and in particular for testing whether a controller (10) of the luminaire system has been correctly installed, said controller (10) being configured to control a light source, wherein, the controller is connected through a first connection interface (11; 11a, 11b) to a driver (20), the method comprising automatically controlling by the controller (10) the following step: a) applying a light output control profile for controlling a light output of the light source during a time period, and determining at least one measure representative for the light output of the light source during said time period.

Abstract: A luminaire system comprising: a light module with at least one light source; a first peripheral interface device and a second peripheral interface device; a first interface configured to receive first signals from the first peripheral interface device using a first protocol; a second interface configured to send second signals to the second peripheral interface device using a second protocol; wherein the first protocol and the second protocol are different; a transfer module configured to transfer first data content included in a first input signal received at the first interface and/or first processed data based on said first data content, to the second interface; a control means configured to control the signaling between the first interface, the transfer module and the second interface.

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 multi-protocol luminaire systems. One embodiment includes a luminaire system. The luminaire system includes a light module with at least one light source. The luminaire system also includes a first peripheral interface device and a second peripheral interface device. Additionally, the luminaire system includes a first interface configured to receive first signals from the first peripheral interface device using a first protocol. Further, the luminaire system includes a second interface configured to send second signals to the second peripheral interface device using a second protocol. The first protocol and the second protocol are different. In addition, the luminaire system includes a transfer module configured to transfer first data content included in a first input signal received at the first interface and/or first processed data based on the first data content, to the second interface. Still further, the luminaire system includes a control means.

Abstract: A method for obtaining information about a luminaire of a plurality of luminaires, using a mobile device with a display, a camera, a localization unit and a wireless communication means, said method comprising the following steps performed by the mobile device: capturing an image of the luminaire using the camera and displaying said image of the luminaire on the display; obtaining localization information of the mobile device using the localization unit; transmitting the localization information to a remote device storing information of the plurality of luminaires; receiving from said remote device information related to one or more luminaires selected by the remote device based on the localization information; displaying on the display of the mobile device luminaire data of the luminaire in the captured image based on the received information.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to light systems with controllable branches of light elements. One example light system includes at least two parallel branches, each branch including a series connection of a plurality of light elements and a switching element. The at least two parallel branches are intended to share a common regulated current source configured for feeding the at least two parallel branches. The light system also includes a control module having a supply input line and at least two control output lights. The at least two control output lines are connected for controlling the switching elements of the at least two parallel branches. The control module optionally includes a galvanic isolation. The control module is configured for controlling the switching elements of the at least two parallel branches according to at least two different control schemes: a first control scheme and a second control scheme.

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: A method of performing management in a luminaire network comprising a plurality of luminaires and control system, each luminaire being configured to operate in accordance with at least one profile which defines one or more settings of luminaire in function of time, said method comprising performing by said control system: retrieving traffic data from traffic database and weather data; predicting for each luminaire motion related conditions for a future period of time based on the retrieved traffic and weather data, preferably motion related conditions influencing the motion behavior of vehicles and/or pedestrians in the vicinity of the luminaire; based on predicted conditions, determining whether the at least one profile needs to be changed for said future period and/or at least one profile to be used for said future period and/or at least one value representative for at least one profile to be used for said future period.

Abstract: A method of performing management in a luminaire network comprising a plurality of luminaires and a control system, each luminaire of said plurality of luminaires being configured to operate in accordance with at least one profile which defines one or ore settings of the luminaire in function of time, said method comprising performing by said control system the steps of: retrieving a position of one or more luminaires of the plurality of luminaires from a luminaire network database; based on the retrieved position, electing an infrastructure use and/or feature from an infrastructure database, said infrastructure database storing a plurality of different infrastructure uses and/or features; determining, for each of the one or more luminaires, at least one profile based on the selected infrastructure use and/or feature.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to systems for checking a luminaire status and methods thereof. One embodiment includes a method for checking a status of a luminaire using a mobile terminal in a vicinity of the luminaire. The mobile terminal includes a sensing means, a memory, and a communication means. The method includes obtaining, by the mobile terminal, an identifier of the luminaire. The method also includes determining, based on the obtained identifier of the luminaire, a measure of the status of the luminaire to be acquired. Additionally, the method includes acquiring, by the sensing means of the mobile terminal, the measure of the luminaire status. Further, the method includes storing, in the memory of the mobile terminal, data about the acquired measure of the luminaire status. The data is associated to the identifier of the luminaire.

Abstract: A luminaire control device (100) for a luminaire (1000) comprising a light source (200) and a functional circuitry (300, 310, 330) for performing at least one task, said luminaire control device comprising: a power input (101) connectable to a power source (400), an energy storage element (110), a power control circuitry (120) connected to the power input (101), to the energy storage element (110) and connectable to the functional circuitry (300, 310, 330), said power control circuitry (120) being configured to control the supply of power from the power input (101) and/or from the energy storage element (110) to the functional circuitry (300, 310, 330), in an operational condition where both power from the power input (101) and power from the energy storage element (110) are available.

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: 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 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 a communication device. One example communication device includes a communication module, an energy storage module, a power cutoff detection module, a processor, and a memory. The communication device is adapted to connect to a power grid for receiving power. The processor is adapted to operate the communication device in a normal mode when connected to the power grid. The power cutoff detection module is adapted to signal to the processor a cutoff from the power grid. The processor is adapted to operate the communication device in power cutoff mode using energy in the energy storage module after receipt of the signal of the power cutoff detection module. The processor is adapted, in power cutoff mode, to determine an amount of energy in the energy storage module and to store a value indicative of the amount in the memory.

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: Example embodiments relate to light systems with controllable branches of light elements. One example light system includes at least two parallel branches, each branch including a series connection of a plurality of light elements and a switching element. The at least two parallel branches are intended to share a common regulated current source configured for feeding the at least two parallel branches. The light system also includes a control module having a supply input line and at least two control output lights. The at least two control output lines are connected for controlling the switching elements of the at least two parallel branches. The control module optionally includes a galvanic isolation. The control module is configured for controlling the switching elements of the at least two parallel branches according to at least two different control schemes: a first control scheme and a second control scheme.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to connection modules for luminaires. One example connection module for a luminaire with a light module includes a support. The connection module also includes a surge protection circuitry arranged on the support. Additionally, the connection module includes a first and second supply terminal for connection to a power supply. The first and second supply terminal are connected to the surge protection circuitry. Further, the connection module includes a first and second load terminal for connection to a drive means of the light module. The first and second load terminal are connected to the surge protection circuitry. In addition, the connection module includes at least a first and second control terminal. A connection line for electrically connecting the first and second control terminals is arranged on the support.

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: 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.