Systems and methods for authoring lighting sequences
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1. An apparatus for controlling at least one lighting unit, comprising:
- a data interface for receiving processor executable instructions for controlling the at least one lighting unit to generate at least one lighting sequence;
a signal interface for receiving at least one external signal generated by at least one external device disposed remotely from the apparatus;
a processor for processing said processor executable instructions to provide a data stream representing the at least one lighting sequence, the processor altering the processor executable instructions based on the at least one external signal to change at least one parameter or effect of the lighting sequence as the at least one lighting unit continues to generate the at least one lighting sequence, wherein the at least one external signal encodes the measurement of one or more of;
volume, pitch, and inclination; and
a data output for transmitting the data stream to the at least one lighting unit.
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Abstract
The systems and methods descried herein relate in part to intuitive methods for creation and design of lighting sequences, e.g., for theatrical, entertainment or advertising purposes, using a software interface. Additionally, the lighting sequences can be coordinated with control of additional devices. Also described herein is a controller capable of executing programs for lighting sequences and modifying the output and/or execution of the program based on external signals. In this way, the final output can be made responsive to external stimuli, or even interactive.
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1. An apparatus for controlling at least one lighting unit, comprising:
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a data interface for receiving processor executable instructions for controlling the at least one lighting unit to generate at least one lighting sequence; a signal interface for receiving at least one external signal generated by at least one external device disposed remotely from the apparatus; a processor for processing said processor executable instructions to provide a data stream representing the at least one lighting sequence, the processor altering the processor executable instructions based on the at least one external signal to change at least one parameter or effect of the lighting sequence as the at least one lighting unit continues to generate the at least one lighting sequence, wherein the at least one external signal encodes the measurement of one or more of;
volume, pitch, and inclination; anda data output for transmitting the data stream to the at least one lighting unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method for controlling at least one lighting unit, comprising acts of:
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receiving, from a remote location, processor executable instructions for controlling the at least one lighting unit to generate at least one lighting sequence; monitoring at least one input for at least one external signal; processing said processor executable instructions to provide a data stream representing the at least one lighting sequence; altering the processor executable instructions based on the at least one external signal to change at least one parameter or effect of the at least one lighting sequence as the at least one lighting unit continues to generate the at least one lighting sequence, wherein the at least one external signal encodes the measurement of one or more of;
volume, pitch and inclination; andtransmitting the data stream to the at least one lighting unit. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57)
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