Control modules having integral antenna components for luminaires and wireless intelligent lighting systems containing the same
US10080274B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B20/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A sensor and control module is provided that includes an antenna formed as an integral component of a lens fastener or a housing of the module. A lens may be attached to the housing by the lens fastener. The module may further include a light responsive detector located in the housing so as to receive light through the lens, circuitry configured to generate a control signal dependent on the light sensed by the light responsive detector, and a wireless radio-frequency transmitter coupled to the antenna and configured to wirelessly transmit the control signal via the antenna. The sensor and control module may be incorporated in a luminaire within a wireless lighting control system.
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