Localized Control Method and Apparatus
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1. A system, comprising:
- a plurality of devices, wherein;
each device has a sensor;
each device has a transmitter for transmitting information derived from its own sensor;
each device has a receiver for receiving information from the transmitters of other devices;
each device has control apparatus for controlling that device based on input both from its own sensor and from at least one sensor of another device.
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Abstract
A zoned interactive control area (10) wherein an architectural space is divided into a plurality of zones (16), each having its own sensor(s) and zone lights (18). The zone lights (18) are controlled by a controller (20) such that there are different lighting levels (55, 57, 59) depending upon whether a zone (16) is occupied, whether an adjacent zone (16)is occupied, whether some other zone (16)is occupied, and the like. A variable control method (50) is adaptable such that fine control and adaptation for special circumstances can be achieved. Other types of devices can also be controlled according to the present inventive method and apparatus.
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1. A system, comprising:
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a plurality of devices, wherein; each device has a sensor; each device has a transmitter for transmitting information derived from its own sensor; each device has a receiver for receiving information from the transmitters of other devices; each device has control apparatus for controlling that device based on input both from its own sensor and from at least one sensor of another device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for controlling a plurality of devices, wherein:
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each device receives input from an associated sensor; at least some of the devices receive input from at least some of the other devices; and at least some of the devices provide an output based on input both from the associated sensor and form the other devices. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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