Precipitation sensing luminaire
US10405401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21W2131/103
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A luminaire comprising: at least one light source arranged to emit light to illuminate an outdoor environment of the luminaire; at least one sensor, each of the at least one sensor arranged to provide a sensor output signal; a control module arranged to receive the sensor output signal from each of the at least one sensor and configured to communicate with a component of the luminaire based on the at least one sensor output signal; and a precipitation detection module arranged to receive the at least one sensor output signal and configured to detect occurrence of precipitation in the outdoor environment based on the at least one sensor output signal and control the light emitted from the at least one light source based on said detection.
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