Abstract: The invention relates to automatically integrating a device in a networked system so that a user does not have to set-up or configure the new device. A basic idea of the invention is to provide an automatic copying procedure of the functionality of a device of a networked system to a new device, which is integrated in the networked system. An embodiment of the invention provides a method for copying the functionality of a device of a networked system to a new device, comprising the automatically performed steps of detecting a new device to be integrated in the networked system, determining a reference device of the networked system, and copying the functionality of the reference device to the new device.

Abstract: The invention relates to automatically integrating a device in a networked system so that a user does not have to set-up or configure the new device. A basic idea of the invention is to provide an automatic copying procedure of the functionality of a device of a networked system to a new device, which is integrated in the networked system. An embodiment of the invention provides a method for copying the functionality of a device of a networked system to a new device, comprising the automatically performed steps of detecting a new device to be integrated in the networked system, determining a reference device of the networked system, and copying the functionality of the reference device to the new device.

Abstract: The invention relates to automatically integrating a device in a networked system so that a user does not have to set-up or configure the new device. A basic idea of the invention is to provide an automatic copying procedure of the functionality of a device of a networked system to a new device, which is integrated in the networked system. An embodiment of the invention provides a method for copying the functionality of a device (10; 12) of a networked system to a new device (14), comprising the automatically performed steps of: detecting a new device (14) to be integrated in the networked system (S10), determining a reference device (10; 12) of the networked system (S12; S13), and copying the functionality of the reference device to the new device (S14).

Abstract: A lighting tool for setting lighting parameters of a plurality of light sources (1). A processor (2) is provided which is connectable to the plurality of light sources (1), and arranged to control lighting parameters of each of the plurality of light sources (1). A position storage unit (3) is connected to the processor (2) for storing spatial positions of the plurality of light sources (1). A camera arrangement (4) is connected to the processor (2) for providing a view of at least part of a scene illuminated by the plurality of light sources (1). The processor (2) is arranged to correlate a viewing area of the camera arrangement (4) and a retrieved spatial position of one or more of the plurality of light sources (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to copying of settings of a device to another device so that a user does not have to set up each device of a network of devices, such as to set up each lamp of a lighting system with a network of lamps. A basic idea of the invention is to equip a device such as a lamp with a network transmitter and receiver with a form of proximity detection in order to enable a user to easily copy the settings of one device to another device within their proximity.

Abstract: The invention relates to altering the behavior of a networked control system such as the integrating of a device such as a light unit or a light switch in a networked control system such as a networked lighting system.

Abstract: A lighting tool for setting lighting parameters of a plurality of light sources (1). A processor (2) is provided which is connectable to the plurality of light sources (1), and arranged to control lighting parameters of each of the plurality of light sources (1). A position storage unit (3) is connected to the processor (2) for storing spatial positions of the plurality of light sources (1). A camera arrangement (4) is connected to the processor (2) for providing a view of at least part of a scene illuminated by the plurality of light sources (1). The processor (2) is arranged to correlate a viewing area of the camera arrangement (4) and a retrieved spatial position of one or more of the plurality of light sources (1).

Abstract: Networked control systems and methods include a plurality of devices connected to a network. At least one device has a logical address that includes a device type and a device location in an environment of the device in a user readable and understandable format, such as English or other languages. The system further includes a processor connectable to the network and configured to execute control logic using the logical addresses. A memory is provided for storing a mapping from the logical address to a physical network address of the device.

Abstract: The invention relates to copying of settings of a device to another device so that a user does not have to set up each device of a network of devices, such as to set up each lamp of a lighting system with a network of lamps. A basic idea of the invention is to equip a device such as a lamp with a network transmitter and receiver with a form of proximity detection in order to enable a user to easily copy the settings of one device to another device within their proximity.

Abstract: The invention relates to automatically integrating a device in a networked system so that a user does not have to set-up or configure the new device. A basic idea of the invention is to provide an automatic copying procedure of the functionality of a device of a networked system to a new device, which is integrated in the networked system. An embodiment of the invention provides a method for copying the functionality of a device (10; 12) of a networked system to a new device (14), comprising the automatically performed steps of: detecting a new device (14) to be integrated in the networked system (S10), determining a reference device (10; 12) of the networked system (S12; S13), and copying the functionality of the reference device to the new device (S14).

Abstract: The invention relates to altering the behavior of a networked control system such as the integrating of a device such as a light unit or a light switch in a networked control system such as a networked lighting system.

Abstract: An apparatus for transmitting an emotion or action to a remote party is described, which is implemented as a photo-frame. Radio frequency identifier tags (200) each represent an emotion/action. When a tag is held near or placed on a photo, the respective action or emotion is identified based on the tags identifier and the destination is identified based on the location (112) of the tag on the photo-frame, which provides the network address to which the emotion/action should be transmitted.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) is described for enabling the creation of a message by placing tangible objects (120) on a Scrabble® like detection grid. Each of the objects represents one or more symbols, such as a letter. The user creates the message by writing words on the grid. The apparatus (100) composes the message based on the detected identifiers of the objects (120) and their position of the grid. The user may address and send the message by placing a further tangible object (130) representing a message destination on the grid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a networked control system, comprising a plurality of devices (100a, 100b, 100c), wherein each device (100a, 100b, 100c) is specified by a corresponding device logic and means (332) for collecting the device logics of the plurality of devices (100a, 100b, 100c) and for specifying a runtime behaviour of at least one device (100b) of the plurality of devices (100a, 100b, 100c) based on a device logic corresponding to the at least one device (100b). The networked control system further comprises means (334) for generating at least one device independent control logic program which defines the runtime behaviour of the at least one device (100b) and an apparatus for translating the at least one device independent control logic program into a device specific control logic code which is assigned to a selected device (100c).

Abstract: A networked control system (100) includes a plurality of devices connected to a network. At least one device (120) has a logical address that includes a device type, a device owner, an intended device function and a device feature and/or a device location in an environment of the device. The control logic for the at least one device (120) is designed and executed using the logical address, whereby the execution is performed by processor (110), either in distributed fashion by an embedded processor (110) of the at least one device (120) or centrally by a central processor (110) connectable to the network (100). A memory (130), which may be centralized and/or distributed, is provided for storing a mapping from the logical address to a physical network address of the device (120).