Abstract: A lighting system comprising multiple illumination sources is operable to vary a first and second light attribute over an array of locations. A user selects a first layer comprising an image having different values of the first attribute at different positions within the image, and at least one further layer representing motion. The first attribute at different locations in the array is mapped to the values of the first attribute at different positions in the first layer image, and the second attribute is varied based on the further layer so as to create an appearance of motion. The further layer comprises an algorithm selected by the user from amongst a plurality of predetermined algorithms, each configured so as to create the appearance of motion of a plurality of discrete, virtual lighting objects across the array, the motion of each of the virtual lighting objects being related but not coincident.

Abstract: A method of controlling a lighting system comprising one or more illumination sources to render a dynamic lighting scene, the method comprising: receiving a first user input to select one or more colours for the lighting scene; receiving a second user input to select a dynamic effect for the lighting scene; and rendering the lighting scene with the one or more colours and the dynamic effect based on the first and second user inputs respectively; wherein the second user input comprises the user performing a motion with a mobile user terminal, and the receiving of the second user input comprises detecting the motion of the mobile user terminal.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to inventive methods, systems and apparatus for lighting control. For example, light output of a lighting system (100) that illuminates a play area (101) may be altered, e.g., by a lighting system controller (102, 302), based on characteristics of toys (104) one or more children is playing with in the area, as well as alterations of the toys or relationships between the toys that the one or more children are effecting.

Abstract: The invention is directed at a method of obtaining gesture zone definition data for a control system based on user input, wherein said user input is obtained through a mobile communication device external to said control system, the method comprising: receiving, by an image capture device, images of a space, and determining from the images, by a controller, a location data of the mobile communication device; providing, through the mobile communication device, a feedback signal in response to said determining of the location data, the feedback signal providing feedback information on said location data; receiving, via an input unit of the mobile communication device, an input signal indicative of an instruction command, and determining, by the controller, based on said instruction command, the gesture zone definition data. The invention is further directed at a method of operating a mobile communication device, to a computer program product, and to a control system.

Abstract: A method of operating a control system for controlling a device, the control system comprising a motion capture equipment, and a controller for providing control signals for controlling one or more device functions of the device, the method comprising the steps of: capturing, by the motion capture equipment, motion picture images of a space and providing the motion picture images to the controller; analyzing, by the controller, the motion picture images for detecting user input from a user in the space, and detecting by the controller a gesture performed by the user; and providing, by the controller in response to said detecting of the gesture, a control signal to the device for controlling a selected device functions of said one or more device functions; wherein said analyzing is performed by the controller by monitoring one or more gesture zones in said motion picture images, each gesture zone being associated with one respective device function of said plurality of device functions, and wherein for providi

Abstract: An oral cavity apparatus (100) includes a body portion (102) having first and second ends (120, 122) and a grip portion (118); an oral tool (108) coupled to the first end (120) of the body portion (102); and a touch-sensitive (TS) sensor (104) which is located on the body portion (102) and outputs a sensor value indicative of a force applied thereto by a user. In addition, a controller (107) is configured to compare the sensor value with at least one threshold value, and to actuate the oral tool (108) based upon the results of the comparison.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to inventive methods, systems and apparatus for lighting control. For example, light output of a lighting system (100) that illuminates a play area (101) may be altered, e.g., by a lighting system controller (102, 302), based on characteristics of toys (104) one or more children is playing with in the area, as well as alterations of the toys or relationships between the toys that the one or more children are effecting.

Abstract: An oral cavity apparatus includes a body portion (802) having first and second ends (820, 822) and a grip portion situated between the first and second ends; an oral cleaning tool (808) coupled to the first end and including a toothbrush head (814) having a first and second groups of bristles (850, 852) of different firmness. The second group of bristles has an adjustable extension. An actuator (862) is coupled to the second group of bristle (852) and is configured to control an extension of the second group of bristles (852) relative to the first group of bristles (850). At least one touch-sensitive (TS) sensor (104, 106) is mounted upon the body portion and outputs a sensor value indicative of a force applied thereto. In addition, a controller (807) may be configured to compare the sensor value with a threshold value and actuate the actuator (862) to extend the second group of bristles relative to the first group of bristles based upon the results of the determination.

Abstract: Various methods and apparatus disclosed herein relate to selectively illuminating an illuminated textile (100) based on a physical context of the illuminated textile. For example, in some embodiments, data from one or more sensors (104) embedded in or otherwise associated with an illuminated textile may be utilized by a controller (108) to implement lighting property adjustments for one or more selected light sources (106) embedded in or associated with the textile, based on the data. The data may be indicative of a physical context of the illuminated textile.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting unit (10) that utilizes sensor data to select a fade-in or fade-out profile for one or more light sources (12). The lighting unit includes a clock module (20), an ambient light level sensor (18), and a controller (16). The controller receives ambient light level data from the ambient light level sensor and time of day data from the clock module, and utilizes the received information to automatically select a fade-in or fade-out profile. The controller can also use the received ambient light level data to calibrate the clock module.

Abstract: The invention provides a light management information system for an outdoor lighting network system, having a plurality of outdoor light units each including at least one sensor type, where each of the light units communicates with at least one other light unit, at least one user input/output device in communication with at one or more of said outdoor light units, a central management system in communication with light units, said central management system sends control commands and/or information to one or more of said outdoor light units, in response to received outdoor light unit status/sensor information from one or more of said outdoor light units or received user information requests from said user input/output device, a resource server in communication with said central management system, wherein the central management system uses the light unit status/sensor information and resources from the resource server to provide information to the user input/output device and/or reconfigure one or more of the l

Abstract: Various methods and apparatus disclosed herein relate to selectively illuminating an illuminated textile (100) based on a physical context of the illuminated textile. For example, in some embodiments, data from one or more sensors (104) embedded in or otherwise associated with an illuminated textile may be utilized by a controller (108) to implement lighting property adjustments for one or more selected light sources (106) embedded in or associated with the textile, based on the data. The data may be indicative of a physical context of the illuminated textile.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising: a transmitter for controlling one or more luminaires which illuminate at least part of an environment occupied by a user; and a controller configured to provide control functionality for controlling the luminaires via the transmitter; wherein the controller is configured to receive an altitude measurement from an altimeter disposed about the user's person, and based thereon to provide said control functionality in dependence on an altitude of the user relative to an altitude of each of the luminaires.

Abstract: (EN)Devices (1) cooperate with apparatuses (2) in cooperation modes such as docking modes and smart desk modes and comprise interfaces (11) for receiving first signals from the apparatuses (2) comprising indications linked with profiles of the apparatuses (2) for indicating the cooperation modes. Sensors (12) sense in the cooperation modes user signals generated by users via the apparatuses (2) and controllers (13) analyze sensing results from the sensors in NO view of the profiles of the apparatuses (2) and control operations of the devices (1) In response to analysis results. The profiles of the apparatuses (2) may be pre-stored In the devices (1) or may be provided by the apparatuses (2) or may be retrieved from servers. The operations of the devices (1) may be controlled in dependence of parameters defining states of the devices (1) or of the apparatuses (2) or of the environment. The user. signals may be generated by the users through touching surfaces (22) of the apparatuses (2).

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for adjusting at least one lighting parameter based on user action. For example, methods and apparatus adjust one of a minimum set point and a maximum set point in response to a user manipulation of a component of a light management system (10, 110). The adjusted at least one of the minimum set point and the maximum set point are adjusted based on a measured interior illuminance value after the user manipulation. The set points may be indicative of user desired levels of interior illuminance.