Daisy-chained LEDs and controller connected to internet
First Claim
1. A system for powering and controlling a light-emitting diode (LED) lighting network, the system comprising:
- at least one router operably connected to the Internet and a local network;
at least one controller operably connected to the at least one router;
at least one non-standard Power-over Ethernet (PoE) power supply;
at least one line card operably connected to the at least one controller;
at least one structured cabling network operably connected to the at least one router, the at least one controller, and the at least one non-standard Power-over Ethernet (PoE) power supply; and
at least one daisy chain of LED fixtures connected together electrically in series operably connected to the at least one line card;
wherein the at least one controller provides control signals to set a light output of the at least one daisy chain of LED fixtures; and
wherein the at least one controller provides control signals to the at least one line card for managing power that is distributed to the at least one daisy chain of LED fixtures.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a system, method, and apparatus for powering intelligent lighting networks. The power for the intelligent lighting network is supplied by Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switches and/or Mid-Spans, which are conditioned by a powered device to distribute power tuned specifically for each, at least one light emitting diode (LED) fixture. The Power-over-Ethernet switch and/or Mid-Span with associated router and wireless access point is used to communicate with and power a sensor network that collects data relevant to the intelligent lighting network. Optionally, the Power-over-Ethernet switch and/or Mid-Span is used to communicate with and power a network of sensors that collects data relevant to the space the intelligent lighting network is operating in or is used to communicate with and power a network of AC wall plugs that is turned on and off and various switches, relays, and PLCs, RFID systems, USB hubs, etc.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for powering and controlling a light-emitting diode (LED) lighting network, the system comprising:
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at least one router operably connected to the Internet and a local network; at least one controller operably connected to the at least one router; at least one non-standard Power-over Ethernet (PoE) power supply; at least one line card operably connected to the at least one controller; at least one structured cabling network operably connected to the at least one router, the at least one controller, and the at least one non-standard Power-over Ethernet (PoE) power supply; and at least one daisy chain of LED fixtures connected together electrically in series operably connected to the at least one line card; wherein the at least one controller provides control signals to set a light output of the at least one daisy chain of LED fixtures; and wherein the at least one controller provides control signals to the at least one line card for managing power that is distributed to the at least one daisy chain of LED fixtures. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for powering and controlling a light-emitting diode (LED) lighting network, comprising:
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connecting at least one router to the Internet and a local network; providing with at least one controller control signals capable of setting a light output of an LED fixture; powering with at least one non-standard Power-over Ethernet (PoE) power supply having a plurality of Power-over Ethernet (PoE) ports and a sensor network; maintaining operable connections between at least one structured cabling network, the at least one router, at least one line card, the at least one controller, the at least one non-standard Power-over Ethernet (PoE) power supply, and at least one daisy chain of LED fixtures; and managing through control signals provided by the at least one controller power that is distributed to the at least one daisy chain of LED fixtures. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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