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Lighting including integral communication apparatus

US8251544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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681References

24Claims

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Assignee

iLumisys, Inc. · US

Inventors

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

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 5, 2011
Grant date	Aug 28, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 5, 2031

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, and the communication apparatus is at least one of an audio device or 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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