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Computer controlled lighting system with distributed control resources

  • US 5,769,527 A
  • Filed: 06/07/1995
  • Issued: 06/23/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/17/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A distributed control system for a lighting system, comprising:

  • A. at least two control devices for entering parameter-controlling inputs according to a specified format, said parameter-controlling inputs directing operation of said lighting system, each said control devices including a data processor coupled to said parameter-controlling inputs, a memory coupled to said processor, and a data link transceiver coupled to said processor;

    B. one or more computing devices for storing, editing, and displaying data related to said parameter-controlling inputs, said computing devices comprising at least a data processor, a memory coupled to said processor, a data display device coupled to said processor, and a data link transceiver coupled to said processor;

    C. one or more load interface modules each including a data processor for controlling said respective interface module, and at least one data link transceiver couple to said processor, said processor configured to monitor said data link signals, each of said load interface modules supporting at least one device-control data link network;

    D. a control-resources data link network connecting said control devices, said computing devices, and said load interface modules;

    E. at least one said device-control data link network having a common path for connecting said load interface module to a plurality of multiple-parameter lamp units each having means for producing a light beam having a plurality of adjustable parameters relating to beam characteristics and drive means for controlling a plurality of said parameters in response to said parameter-controlling inputs.

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