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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLANNING AND MONITORING A LIGHT SENSORY NETWORK

  • US 20140297227A1
  • Filed: 03/25/2014
  • Published: 10/02/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for designing a light sensory network (LSN) in a specified area, the method comprising:

  • selecting luminaires, sensors, and network devices with known characteristics from a product library;

    calculating an illumination over the specified area for the selected luminaires, wherein the selected luminaires are installed at specific mounting locations within the specified area;

    adjusting dimming levels of the selected luminaires to meet specified requirements for a maximum illumination and a minimum illumination based on the calculated illumination;

    calculating a range of the selected sensors over the specified area;

    adjusting one or more of the selected sensors such that the adjusted sensors are capable of detecting specified events or parameters at a specified set of points within the specified area, wherein adjusting the one or more of the selected sensors includes adjusting orientations of the selected sensors;

    calculating a range of wireless network devices integrated with the selected luminaires and the selected sensors;

    adjusting one or more network elements, antenna gains, and locations of the selected network devices such that the network devices have sufficient margin to communicate with control software on a remote computer;

    displaying, on a display, an image of the specified area with wireless network locations, ranges, and signal strengths for the selected luminaires, the selected sensors, and the selected network devices; and

    tabulating at least one of the selected devices, equipment settings, power consumption, and locations.

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