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Anthropomorphic control of lighting and other output conditions

  • US 9,477,215 B2
  • Filed: 04/14/2014
  • Issued: 10/25/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/14/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system, comprising:

  • a processor;

    a source of light, the source of light being configured to output visible light in a manner permitting control of a plurality of parameters of the visible light output, responsive to control by the processor;

    at least one other controllable feature configured to provide a humanly perceptible output, responsive to control by the processor;

    a sensor configured to detect a condition in a space illuminated by the system, the condition relating to an activity of an occupant when within the space, and to provide a condition responsive input to the processor;

    a storage device accessible by the processor;

    an anthropomorphic object related to a persona; and

    a program in the storage device, wherein execution of the program by the processor configures the system to implement functions, including functions to;

    control operation of the light source to illuminate the space while the occupant is in the space, including control of at least one of the plurality of parameters of the visible light output;

    control operation of the at least one other controllable feature;

    process the condition responsive signal from the sensor to determine an activity status of the occupant while in the space; and

    manipulate the control functions responsive to the determined activity status based on the anthropomorphic object, in such a manner that the light output and operation of the at least one other controllable feature together provide a presentation for the occupant as a perceptible instance of the persona.

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