ANTHROPOMORPHIC CONTROL OF LIGHTING AND OTHER OUTPUT CONDITIONS
First Claim
1. A system, comprising:
- a processor;
a source of light, the source of light being configured to output visible light in a manner permitting control of a plurality of parameters of the visible light output, responsive to control by the processor;
at least one other controllable feature configured to provide a humanly perceptible output, responsive to control by the processor;
a sensor configured to detect a condition in a space illuminated by the system, the condition relating to an activity of an occupant when within the space, and to provide a condition responsive input to the processor;
a storage device accessible by the processor;
an anthropomorphic object related to a persona; and
a program in the storage device, wherein execution of the program by the processor configures the system to implement functions, including functions to;
control operation of the light source to illuminate the space while the occupant is in the space, including control of at least one of the plurality of parameters of the visible light output;
control operation of the at least one other controllable feature;
process the condition responsive signal from the sensor to determine an activity status of the occupant while in the space; and
manipulate the control functions responsive to the determined activity status based on the anthropomorphic object, in such a manner that the light output and operation of the at least one other controllable feature together provide a presentation for the occupant as a perceptible instance of the persona.
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Abstract
An example of an intelligent lighting device or system is configured to control one or more parameters of light output, such as intensity, shape or distribution, color characteristics and position or orientation of light output (e.g. via a motorized luminaire control). The device or system may have other controllable output capability, e.g. display projection or audio. Sensors or other input devices are responsive to the user. Responsive to user input, the device or system, controls its light and any other output capabilities so as to present a defined persona to the user or other occupant(s) of a space illuminated by the intelligent lighting device or system.
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Citations
23 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
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a processor; a source of light, the source of light being configured to output visible light in a manner permitting control of a plurality of parameters of the visible light output, responsive to control by the processor; at least one other controllable feature configured to provide a humanly perceptible output, responsive to control by the processor; a sensor configured to detect a condition in a space illuminated by the system, the condition relating to an activity of an occupant when within the space, and to provide a condition responsive input to the processor; a storage device accessible by the processor; an anthropomorphic object related to a persona; and a program in the storage device, wherein execution of the program by the processor configures the system to implement functions, including functions to; control operation of the light source to illuminate the space while the occupant is in the space, including control of at least one of the plurality of parameters of the visible light output; control operation of the at least one other controllable feature; process the condition responsive signal from the sensor to determine an activity status of the occupant while in the space; and manipulate the control functions responsive to the determined activity status based on the anthropomorphic object, in such a manner that the light output and operation of the at least one other controllable feature together provide a presentation for the occupant as a perceptible instance of the persona. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system, comprising:
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a processor; a source of light, the source of light being configured to output visible light in a manner permitting control of a plurality of parameters of the visible light output, responsive to control by the processor; at least one other controllable feature configured to provide a humanly perceptible output, responsive to control by the processor; a sensor configured to detect a condition in a space illuminated by the system, the condition relating to an activity of an occupant when within the space, and to provide a condition responsive input to the processor; a storage device accessible by the processor; an anthropomorphic object related to a persona; and a program in the storage device, wherein execution of the program by the processor configures the system to implement functions, including functions to; identify the occupant; retrieve a profile of the identified occupant, the profile including modifications to the anthropomorphic object corresponding to the identified occupant; control operation of the light source to illuminate the space while the occupant is in the space, including control of at least one of the plurality of parameters of the visible light output; control operation of the at least one other controllable feature; process the condition responsive signal from the sensor to determine an activity status of the identified occupant while in the space; and manipulate the control functions responsive to the determined activity status based on the modified anthropomorphic object, in such a manner that the light output and operation of the at least one other controllable feature together provide a presentation for the occupant as a perceptible instance of the persona. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system, comprising:
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a processor; a source of light, the source of light being configured to output visible light in a manner permitting control of a plurality of parameters of the visible light output, responsive to control by the processor; at least one other controllable feature configured to provide a humanly perceptible output, responsive to control by the processor; a sensor configured to detect a condition in a space illuminated by the system, the condition relating to an activity of an occupant when within the space, and to provide a condition responsive input to the processor; a user input element, for providing user input for processing to the processor; a storage device accessible by the processor; an anthropomorphic object related to a persona; and a program in the storage device, wherein execution of the program by the processor configures the system to implement functions, including functions to; control operation of the light source to illuminate the space while the occupant is in the space, including control of at least one of the plurality of parameters of the visible light output; control operation of the at least one other controllable feature; while controlling operation of the light source and the at least one other controllable feature, receive an input from at least one of; the occupant representing a desired change of at least one of the parameters of the visible light output via the user input element; and the sensor representing an activity status of the occupant while in the space based upon the condition responsive input to the processor; and manipulate the control functions responsive to the received input based on the anthropomorphic object, in such a manner that the light output and operation of the at least one other controllable feature together provide a presentation for the occupant as a perceptible instance of the persona. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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