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Lighting including integral communication apparatus

US7938562B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Altair Engineering, Inc. · US

Inventors

John Ivey · Farmington Hills, US
David L. Simon · Mansfield Center, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 24, 2008
Grant date	May 10, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 15, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lighting and communication system for use in a standardized light fixture is provided. The lighting and communication system includes a light source and a communication apparatus including at least one of an audio device and a camera. At least one electrical connector configured for physical and electrical connection to the standardized light fixture is included, and the at least one electrical connector is electrically connected to the light source and the communication apparatus.

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