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Method and apparatus for lighting in an office environment

US11844163B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2020
Grant dateDec 12, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In some embodiments, devices, systems, and methods herein may be used to operate an environmental control system in order to improve environmental satisfaction and/or cognitive function for one or more occupants or groups of occupants of an indoor environment. By some approaches, the devices, systems, and methods described herein may be employed by occupants, managers or owners of indoor environments to improve satisfaction with lighting and/or improve the performance of various executive functions for one or more occupants of an indoor environment. In some embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods described herein may be used to adjust various lighting parameters in an indoor environment, for example, lighting parameters that are indicative of access to natural light in the indoor environment.

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