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Method and system for illumination management

  • US 9,215,775 B1
  • Filed: 05/21/2014
  • Issued: 12/15/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • a sensor comprising a first output configured to emit a first signal indicative of light level in an area;

    a processor that comprises;

    an input connected to the first output of the light sensor;

    a second output configured to emit a second signal that controls light produced by a light source; and

    memory; and

    processor executable instructions stored in the memory for performing the steps of;

    determining whether a difference between the light level and a target is due to a change in the target or due to a change in the light level;

    setting the second signal to adjust the produced light according to the determination;

    if the difference is due to a change in the light level, determining whether the difference continues for a period of time;

    if the difference is determined to continue for the period of time, then setting the second signal to adjust the produced light; and

    if the difference is determined to cease during the period of time, then not setting the second signal to adjust the produced light.

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