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Console/lamp unit coordination and communication in lighting systems

  • US 5,010,459 A
  • Filed: 07/18/1990
  • Issued: 04/23/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/17/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A lighting system having a plurality of multiple parameter lamp units each with respective control means for adjusting parameters of the associated lamp, a remote console control system for exercising control over said lamp units, a communication link between said console control system and said units, and a communication control system for coordinating the exchange of information between said console system and said lamps comprising:

  • (1) in said lamp units,i. a processor including a communication controller coupled to said link for receiving signals from, and transmitting signals to said console control system;

    ii. lamp identification means associated with the respective lamp processor for identifying each lamp to the console control system;

    iii. said processor including means for recognizing calls from said console control system which require a reply by the respective lamp unit;

    iv. said processor also including means for generating said replies;

    (2) in said console control system;

    i. a processor including(1) a communication controller coupled to said link for receiving signals from, and transmitting signals to said lamp units; and

    (2) means for selectively and coordinately exercising communication control over said lamp units.

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