Abstract: A luminaire (100) for controlling a light output of a lighting module (106) comprising at least one light source is disclosed. The luminaire (100) comprises a housing (102) and a plurality of connectors (104, 105) for interfacing with the lighting module (106). Each connector (104, 105) has a position defined by a location relative to the housing (102) and an orientation relative to the gravitational field, wherein at least two connectors (104, 105) have different orientations. The luminaire (100) further comprises a processor (108) for detecting the lighting module (106) at a connector (104) and for accessing information indicative of the position of the connector (104). The processor (108) is further arranged for identifying the lighting module (106) based on a signal received from the lighting module (106), and for controlling 104 the light output of the lighting module (106) based on the identification of the lighting module (106) and the position of the connector (104).

Abstract: Presented are concepts for controlling cove lighting. Once such concept provides cove lighting adapted to output decorative light for illuminating the ceiling of an architectural space. The cove lighting comprises a control unit adapted to individually control each of the primary light sources in response to a lighting control signal so that the output decorative light mimics an outdoor lighting condition.

Abstract: A controller 100 for controlling a light source 110 is disclosed. The controller 100 comprises a communication unit 102 for communicating with the light source 100. The controller 100 further comprises an input unit 104 for receiving a first input indicative of a selection of a first color in a first image, and for receiving a second input indicative of a selection of a second color in a second image. The controller 100 further comprises a processor 106 for morphing the first image into the second image after the first and second user input have been received, whereby at least one intermediate image in between the first image and the second image is generated, the at least one intermediate image being a mixture of the first image and the second image, and for determining at least one intermediate color based on color information of the at least one intermediate image.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described herein for lighting control. A lighting unit (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) may include a base (104, 204, 304, 404) adapted to be inserted into a socket (106, 206, 306) of a luminaire/lighting fixture. The lighting unit may include one or more light sources (108, 208, 308, 408, 508) to emit light at least in a first direction and one or more reflective elements (110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610) arranged to define an aperture (112, 212, 312, 412, 512, 612) through which a first spatial portion (114, 214, 314, 414, 514) of the emitted light continues in the first direction, prevent a second spatial portion (116, 216, 316, 416, 516) of the emitted light from continuing in the first direction, and reflect at least part of the second spatial portion of the light in a second direction different than the first direction.

Abstract: An apparatus generates an image signal in which pixels are encoded in N-bit words which encode at least a luma per pixel. A receiver (201) obtains high dynamic range pixel values in accordance with a first color representation in M-bitwords. A first generator (203) includes the high dynamic range pixel values in the image signal in the N-bit words according to a second color representation. A second generator (205) includes in the image signal an indicator that high dynamic range pixel values are encoded. In some examples, the high dynamic range pixel values may be provided in a segment that can alternatively contain high or low dynamic range pixel values, and the indicator may indicate which type of data is included. The approach may e.g. facilitate introduction of high dynamic range capability into e.g. HDMI systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of encoding a video data signal for use with a multi-view rendering device, a method of decoding the video data signal, the video data signal, an encoder of the video data signal, a decoder of the video data signal, a computer program product comprising instructions for encoding the video data signal and a computer program product comprising instructions for decoding a video data signal. The method of encoding provides (401) a first image (10) of a scene associated with a first viewpoint, a depth map (20) associated with the first image, metadata (30) for use in depth map processing or rendering one or more views for further viewpoints by the multi-view rendering device, and generates (404) the video data signal. The video data signal comprises video frames partitioned in sub-images comprising a sub-image based on the first image and a depth sub-image based on the depth map, and metadata encoded in a color component of the depth sub-image.

Abstract: A computer implemented method (500) of generating a virtual representation (110) of a linear lighting device (120) is disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for preventing a viewer from switching from a channel when an advertisement is being displayed on the channel. The apparatus and method comprises an advertisement controller in a video playback device that (1) prevents a viewer of a direct (non-recorded) broadcast from switching channels when an advertisement is displayed, and (2) prevents a viewer of a recorded program from fast forwarding the recorded program in order to skip past advertisements that were recorded with the program. A viewer may either watch the advertisements or pay a fee in order to be able to change channels or fast forward when the advertisements are being displayed.

Abstract: A lighting system for providing a lighting scene in an environment occupied by a user, the system comprising:—a plurality of illumination sources, each source having a respective location sensor arranged to detect a location of the respective source relative to at least one point defined independently of the lighting scene and at least one of the sources further having at least one of an orientation sensor arranged to detect an orientation of the at least one source and a luminaire type sensor arranged to detect a type of the at least one source; and—a controller arranged to provide control signals to the plurality of sources in order to control the sources to render the lighting scene; wherein the controller is arranged to—determine an effect location of an illumination effect from the at least one source based on the detected location and at least one of the detected orientation and detected luminaire type of said at least one source and—adapt the control commands based on the detected source locations and

Abstract: A lighting control apparatus (106) may include an accelerometer (118), a wireless communication interface (112), and a secure connection (125) for securing the lighting control apparatus to a surface. The secure connection may be configured to transfer motion imparted on the surface to the accelerometer. A controller (108) may be coupled with the accelerometer and the wireless communication interface. The controller may be configured to: receive, from the accelerometer, a signal representative of motion sensed by the accelerometer; determine, based on the signal from the accelerometer, that the sensed motion satisfies a motion criterion; and transmit, over the wireless communication interface to a lighting unit (104) or a lighting system bridge (102), data configured to cause one or more lighting units to emit light having one or more selected properties.

Abstract: A lighting device (100) arranged for rendering a light output is disclosed. The lighting device (100) comprises at least one light source (102) arranged for emitting light. The lighting device (100) further comprises a receiver (104) arranged for receiving at least one signal from at least one further device (110), which at least one signal is representative of a current location of the lighting device (100). The lighting device (100) further comprises a processor 106 arranged for controlling the light output of the at least one light source (102). The processor (106) is further arranged for determining the current location of the lighting device (100) based on the received at least one signal and for accessing a memory (108) storing associations between locations and light settings.

Abstract: A prolonged release system having a locking member pivotally mounted on a post within a hand brake and having an arm that contacts a clutch assembly to prevent the clutch assembly of the handbrake from engaging after it has been manually released. Rotation of the hand brake wheel causes a pawl on a ratchet gear to move into contact with a cam of the locking member so that the arm of the locking member moves out of contact with the clutch assembly. By maintaining the clutch assembly in a released position, the prolonged release system ensures that the brake chain drum is decoupled from the driveshaft of the hand brake and prevents the inadvertent application of the brakes. When a user turns the hand brake wheel, the locking member is disengaged from the clutch assembly and the hand brake can be set by a user.

Abstract: In various embodiments, one or more signals indicative of a shape formed by a flexible lighting strip (100) may be obtained, e.g., from one or more sensors (110) secured to the flexible lighting strip. One or more deformations in the flexible lighting strip may be detected based on the one or more signals. One or more light sources (102) may be selectively energized based on the one or more detected deformations. In some embodiments, one or more light sources contained in a first logical partition of the flexible lighting strip bound by at least one deformation may be energized to emit light having a first property. One or more light sources contained in a second logical partition of the flexible lighting strip separated from the first logical partition by at least one deformation may be energized to emit light having a second property different than the first property.

Abstract: A lighting network (110) includes at least one lighting unit (120, 200, 300, 600, 700, 800, 900). The lighting unit includes: a serial data input (121) receiving serial input data including at least first lighting data; first and second demultiplexed serial data outputs (123, 125); one or more individually addressable light sources (222, 322); one or more lighting drivers (250, 460, 650) receiving the first lighting data and in response thereto driving the individually addressable light source(s) to emit light; and a demultiplexer (124, 224, 324, 624). The demultiplexer demultiplexes at least a portion of the serial input data into first and second serial output data, and supplies the first serial output data to the first demultiplexed serial data output to be output from the first lighting unit, and the second serial output data to the second demultiplexed serial data output to be output from the first lighting unit.

Abstract: A configuration system (100) for configuring a first device (130) in a lighting system is disclosed. The configuration system (100) comprises a memory (102) arranged for storing one or more light settings (110), which light settings (110) are defined by one or more light setting rules (112). The configuration system (100) further comprises a communication unit (104) arranged for communicating with the first device (130). The configuration system (100) further comprises a processor (106) arranged for identifying a device property (132) of the first device (130) based on information received from the first device (130) via the communication unit (104).

Abstract: A three dimensional [3D] video signal (41) is provided for transferring to a 3D destination device (50). Depth metadata is determined indicative of depths occurring in the 3D video data, which depth metadata includes a near value indicative of depths of video data nearest to a user. The 3D video signal, which comprises the 3D video data, now also includes the depth metadata. The 3D destination device (50) is enabled to retrieve the depth metadata, to provide auxiliary data, and to position the auxiliary data at an auxiliary depth in dependence of the retrieved metadata for displaying the auxiliary data in combination with the 3D video data such that obscuring the auxiliary data by said nearest video data, and/or disturbing effects at the boundary of the auxiliary data, is avoided.

Abstract: A three dimensional [3D] video signal is processed in a video device (50). The device has generating means (52) for generating an output signal for transferring the video data via a high-speed digital interface like HDMI to a 3D display, which selectively generate a 3D display signal for displaying the 3D video data on a 3D display operative in a 3D mode, a 2D display signal for displaying 2D video data on the 3D display operative in a 2D mode, or a pseudo 2D display signal by including 2D video data in the output signal for displaying the 2D video data on the 3D display operative in the 3D mode. Processing means (53) detect a request to display 2D video data on the 3D display, while the 3D display is operative in the 3D mode, and, in response to the detection, the generating means are set to generate the pseudo 2D display signal for maintaining the 3D mode of the 3D display.

Abstract: A device and method process graphics to be overlayed over video for three-dimensional display. The video includes a series of video frames updated at a video rate, including main video frames and additional video frames. A first buffer buffers a first part of the overlay information to be overlayed over the main video frames. A second buffer buffers a second part of the overlay information to be overlayed over the additional video frames. For each video frame, the first part of the overlay information or the second part of the overlay information is copied to a frame-accurate area copier. The first part of the overlay information or the second part of the overlay information is output according to whether a current video frame is a main video frame or an additional video frame. The first part of the overlay information and the second part of the overlay information are updated at an overlay rate. The overlay rate is different than the video rate.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for lighting control. For example, a user may commission a touch-controlled luminaire (106) to emit light output having various lighting properties dependent on a manner in which the touch-controlled luminaire is touched subsequently. In particular, a user may use an electronic mobile device (102) such as a smart phone, tablet computer, or a wearable computing device (e.g., computing glasses, smart watches) to associate a touch event profile indicative of a manner in which a touch-controlled luminaire was touched (e.g., tapped, swiped, etc.) with a lighting control action. The user may then provide that association to the touch-controlled luminaire. When the touch-controlled luminaire is later touched in the same manner, it may adjust its light output in accordance with the lighting control action. Operation and commission of gesture-controlled luminaires (706) is also described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are lighting devices (102), luminaires, lighting systems, lighting modules (104), and methods of controlling the same are taught herein. In various embodiments, a lighting device (102) may include a light source such as an LED (118) configured to emit light towards a targeted portion (106) of a surface (108). An LED driver (120) may be configured energize the LED in response to a compensated signal (132). A light sensor (122) may be configured to measure light reflected from the targeted portion of the surface and to generate a reflected light signal (128) that represents one or more properties of the reflected light. A controller (116) may be operably coupled with the LED driver and the light sensor. The controller may be configured to generate the compensated signal based on the reflected light signal and an input signal (130) that represents one or more desired properties of light to be reflected from the targeted portion of the surface.