Detector Controlled Illuminating System
First Claim
1. An illuminating device which produces light to meet an illumination requirement of an illuminated area, comprising:
- a light fixture including a multiplicity of directional light sources including at least two light sources pointing in different directions, the light sources having at least one of controllable light intensity and spectral light distribution;
a controller for adjusting at least one of a light intensity and light spectrum of the directional light sources;
one or more detectors for sensing at least one of objects, surfaces and people within the illuminated area and of passing the sensed information to the controller;
a processor for processing the sensed information and determining illumination requirements of the at least one of objects and people using at least one of artificial intelligence, pattern recognition, video analytics, and look-up tables and for directing the controller to adjust the directional light sources to meet the illumination requirement.
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Abstract
An illuminating device coupled with sensors or an image acquisition device and a logical controller allows illumination intensity and spectrum to be varied according to changing user needs. The system provides illumination to areas according to the principles of correct lighting practice for the optimal performance of visual tasks in the most efficient, cost effective manner. Aspects of the invention include: lighting fixtures which adapt to ambient lighting, movement, visual tasks being performed, and environmental and personal conditions affecting illumination requirements at any given instant. Lighting fixtures having spatial distribution of spectrum and intensity, providing both “background” room lighting, and “task” lighting.
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26 Claims
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1. An illuminating device which produces light to meet an illumination requirement of an illuminated area, comprising:
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a light fixture including a multiplicity of directional light sources including at least two light sources pointing in different directions, the light sources having at least one of controllable light intensity and spectral light distribution; a controller for adjusting at least one of a light intensity and light spectrum of the directional light sources; one or more detectors for sensing at least one of objects, surfaces and people within the illuminated area and of passing the sensed information to the controller; a processor for processing the sensed information and determining illumination requirements of the at least one of objects and people using at least one of artificial intelligence, pattern recognition, video analytics, and look-up tables and for directing the controller to adjust the directional light sources to meet the illumination requirement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An illuminating device having automatic control of the light provided to an illuminated area comprising:
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a structure for incorporating illuminating device elements; one or more light sources incorporated in the structure and in communication with a power source; electronic circuitry apparatus for the controlled powering of the light source and other illuminating device elements; one or more cameras placed on the structure for detecting information about the illuminated area, said camera in communication with power and control device elements; a controller integrated with the structure, in communication with the light source controlling power circuitry, said controller arranged to processes the information communicated from the camera and automatically control the light provided to the illuminated area. - View Dependent Claims (7)
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8. An illuminating device which provides light to meet an illumination requirement of an illuminated area in which visual activities are performed, comprising:
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a light fixture including a multiplicity of directional light sources including at least two directional light sources pointing in different directions, the light fixture having movable structure for aiming the directional light sources mounted thereon in a defined direction; a camera for obtaining images of the illuminated area functioning as a detector for at least one of (i) a light detector (ii) a spectrum detector, (iii) a motion detector, (iv) a measuring detector for sensing a geometry of the illuminated area, and (v) a detector for sensing at least one of work surfaces and road objects and at least one of vehicles and people; a controller for adjusting a light intensity and a direction of each of the directional light sources; a processor with stored algorithms and data for identifying at least one of (i) tasks being carried out by people, (ii) location of people, (iii) frequency of area usage by people, (iv) traffic density in the illuminated area from the sensed geometry, (v) work surfaces, (vi) road objects, people and/or vehicles, and (vii) roadway surface luminance any of which is used by said processor for determining illumination within the illuminated area using at least one of artificial intelligence, pattern recognition, video analytics, and look-up tables wherein said processer, upon calculating the required illumination parameters, directs the controller to adjust the directional light sources to meet the illumination requirements of the visual activities. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An automated irradiating device for providing radiation to individuals within an area intended to provide a desired radiation in a sub-area proximate to the individuals, comprising:
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an irradiation fixture including one or more directional radiation sources where the radiation is in a defined direction; at least one detector for sensing a location of individuals in the area and feeding that information to a controller; a controller for adjusting at least one of (i) a radiation intensity, and (ii) a direction of the irradiation based on sensed location, whereby the desired radiation is provided proximate to individuals in the area. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
whereby the desired radiation is provided in a sub-area substantially proximate to the individuals.
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23. The irradiation device of claim 21, further comprising;
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the detector being a camera capable of providing images of different parts of the body of individuals to the controller for image processing; the radiation sources being able to direct radiation to different parts of the body; and the controller further programmed to run the image recognition algorithms to identify different parts of the body, to compute the desired radiation level to the different parts of the body and to adjust the radiation from sources directed at the different parts of the body.
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24. The irradiation device of claim 21, further comprising the controller programmed to control the irradiation in time and intensity on the individual to maintain comfortable heating based on at least one of (i) best practices, (ii) feedback from the heat detector configured to detect body temperature of different parts of a body, (iii) personal preferences input to the controller and stored in memory and (iv) commands input from an input device.
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25. The irradiation device of claim 21 where the irradiation instead of for heat is for therapeutic purposes and the radiation may be any of (i) UV radiation, (ii) red light therapy in the 620-660 nm range, and (iii) light therapy for SAD and other disorders, where the controller aims the radiation sources to the location where the individual is located and controls the time and intensity of the radiation.
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26. The automated irradiating device of claim 20 further comprising where one or more of the irradiating sources is radiating visible light and one or more of the irradiating sources is designed to substantially radiate heat whereby the device is capable of providing both a desired light and heat radiation to the individuals.
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