MODULAR LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
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1. A modular gateway for controlling illumination of a luminaire, comprising:
- a power module;
a communication module; and
,a control module, whereinthe modular gateway is configured to control at least one of a dimming level and a dimming protocol of the luminaire,each of the power module, the communication module, and the control module is replaceable in the modular gateway,the power module includes a first recognition unit in data communication with the communication module and the control module includes a second recognition unit in data communication with the communication module, andthe power module and the control module are configured to recognize each other via the communication module.
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Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods for exchanging information between a plurality of lighting devices and a gateway supporting a variety of dimming control protocols is described herein. Regardless of the specific native control protocol used by each of the lighting devices, the gateway is able to control the plurality of lighting devices. The gateway is assembled from modular components that enable a plurality of dimming protocols to be used simultaneously at a low overall system cost.
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1. A modular gateway for controlling illumination of a luminaire, comprising:
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a power module; a communication module; and
,a control module, wherein the modular gateway is configured to control at least one of a dimming level and a dimming protocol of the luminaire, each of the power module, the communication module, and the control module is replaceable in the modular gateway, the power module includes a first recognition unit in data communication with the communication module and the control module includes a second recognition unit in data communication with the communication module, and the power module and the control module are configured to recognize each other via the communication module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A system for configuring and maintaining a lighting system, comprising:
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a modular gateway configured to control at least one of a dimming level and dimming protocol of a luminaire, wherein the modular gateway includes a power module, a communication module, and a control module, wherein each of the power module, the communication module, and the control module is replaceable in the modular gateway, the power module includes a first recognition unit in data communication with the communication module and the control module includes a second recognition unit in data communication with the communication module, and the power module and the control module are configured to recognize each other via the communication module; and
,a sensor subsystem, wherein the sensor subsystem is configured to measure at least one aspect of the light emitted by the luminaire and transmit data regarding the aspect of the light emitted by the luminaire to the modular gateway. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for configuring and maintaining a lighting system, comprising:
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determining with a server a current dimming protocol of at least one luminaire; and
,configuring a modular gateway with at least one of a power module, a communication module, and a control module, wherein the at least one of the power module, the communication module, and the control module is compatible with the current dimming protocol. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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