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Control system for lighting assembly

US9320112B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 21, 2034

Classification

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

Abstract

A lighting system includes a light emitting element operable to emit light at a level between zero and 100 percent, a light level sensor positioned to detect a total level of light, and a motion detector positioned to detect a motion in a predefined space. A controller is coupled to the light emitting element, the light level sensor, and the motion detector and is operable to compare a measured total level of light to a set point and to activate the light emitting element in response to the measured total light level being below the setpoint. The controller is further operable to activate the light emitting element in response to the detection of motion within the space.

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