LED lighting methods, apparatus, and systems including rules-based sensor data logging
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1. A lighting fixture to provide variable sensor-based lighting, the lighting fixture comprising:
- at least one sensor to provide sensor data representing at least one measurement of at least one parameter relating to an environment illuminated by the lighting fixture;
a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) light bars to provide the variable sensor-based lighting at a plurality of light levels and/or a plurality of foot-candle patterns; and
a power management module, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and the plurality of LED light bars, to adjust the variable sensor-based lighting based at least in part on the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor;
a memory, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and/or to the power management module, to log at least some of the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to measure the at least one parameter relating to the environment illuminated by the lighting fixture according to at least one rule; and
a wired or wireless network interface, operably coupled to the power management module, to transmit at least some of the sensor data to at least one external source,wherein the at least one external source includes a management system configured to make predictive decisions based on past patterns of the sensor data,the wired or wireless network interface is further configured to receive indications of the predictive decisions made by the management system, andthe power management module is configured to control the plurality of LED light bars so as to reduce overall energy consumption by the lighting fixture based at least in part on the received indications of the predictive decisions.
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Abstract
In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system is provided for designing improved intelligent, LED-based lighting systems. The LED based lighting systems may include fixtures with one or more of rotatable LED light bars, integrated sensors, onboard intelligence to receive signals from the LED light bars and control the LED light bars, and a mesh network connectivity to other fixtures.
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1. A lighting fixture to provide variable sensor-based lighting, the lighting fixture comprising:
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at least one sensor to provide sensor data representing at least one measurement of at least one parameter relating to an environment illuminated by the lighting fixture; a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) light bars to provide the variable sensor-based lighting at a plurality of light levels and/or a plurality of foot-candle patterns; and a power management module, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and the plurality of LED light bars, to adjust the variable sensor-based lighting based at least in part on the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor; a memory, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and/or to the power management module, to log at least some of the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to measure the at least one parameter relating to the environment illuminated by the lighting fixture according to at least one rule; and a wired or wireless network interface, operably coupled to the power management module, to transmit at least some of the sensor data to at least one external source, wherein the at least one external source includes a management system configured to make predictive decisions based on past patterns of the sensor data, the wired or wireless network interface is further configured to receive indications of the predictive decisions made by the management system, and the power management module is configured to control the plurality of LED light bars so as to reduce overall energy consumption by the lighting fixture based at least in part on the received indications of the predictive decisions. - 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, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44)
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31. A system comprising:
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at least one external source; and a lighting fixture to provide variable sensor-based lighting, the lighting fixture comprising; at least one sensor to provide sensor data representing at least one measurement of at least one parameter relating to an environment illuminated by the lighting fixture; a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) light bars to provide the variable sensor-based lighting at a plurality of light levels and/or a plurality of foot-candle patterns; and a power management module, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and the plurality of LED light bars, to adjust the variable sensor-based lighting based at least in part on the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor; a memory, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and/or to the power management module, to log at least some of the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to measure the at least one parameter relating to the environment illuminated by the lighting fixture according to at least one rule; and a wired or wireless network interface operably coupled to the power management module, to transmit at least some of the sensor data to the at least one external source, wherein the at least one external source includes a management system communicatively coupled to the lighting fixture via the wired or wireless network interface, the management system further communicatively coupled to at least one other lighting fixture and/or at least one other device to communicate with and/or control the at least one other lighting fixture and/or the at least one other device, and wherein the management system is further configured to change a sensor delay within which signals from the at least one sensor are monitored and relayed to the power management module.
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32. A system comprising:
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at least one external source; and a lighting fixture to provide variable sensor-based lighting, the lighting fixture comprising; at least one sensor to provide sensor data representing at least one measurement of at least one parameter relating to an environment illuminated by the lighting fixture; a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) light bars to provide the variable sensor-based lighting at a plurality of light levels and/or a plurality of foot-candle patterns; and a power management module, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and the plurality of LED light bars, to adjust the variable sensor-based lighting based at least in part on the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor; a memory, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and/or to the power management module, to log at least some of the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to measure the at least one parameter relating to the environment illuminated by the lighting fixture according to at least one rule; and a wired or wireless network interface operably coupled to the power management module, to transmit at least some of the sensor data to at least one external source, wherein; the at least one external source includes a management system communicatively coupled to the lighting fixture via the wired or wireless network interface, the management system further communicatively coupled to at least one other lighting fixture and/or at least one other device to communicate with and/or control the at least one other lighting fixture and/or the at least one other device; a lighting environment in which the variable sensor-based lighting is generated includes a warehouse or industrial space; and the management system is configured to compile the sensor data from the lighting fixture, and additional sensor data from the at least one other lighting fixture, to determine an optimal layout of the warehouse or industrial space.
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37. A system comprising:
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at least one external source; and a lighting fixture to provide variable sensor-based lighting, the lighting fixture comprising; at least one sensor to provide sensor data representing at least one measurement of at least one parameter relating to an environment illuminated by the lighting fixture; a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) light bars to provide the variable sensor-based lighting at a plurality of light levels and/or a plurality of foot-candle patterns; and a power management module, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and the plurality of LED light bars, to adjust the variable sensor-based lighting based at least in part on the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor; a memory, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and/or to the power management module, to log at least some of the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to measure the at least one parameter relating to the environment illuminated by the lighting fixture according to at least one rule; and a wired or wireless network interface operably coupled to the power management module, to transmit at least some of the sensor data to at least one external source, and wherein the at least one external source includes a management system communicatively coupled to the lighting fixture via the wired or wireless network interface, the management system further communicatively coupled to at least one other lighting fixture and/or at least one other device to communicate with and/or control the at least one other lighting fixture and/or the at least one other device, and the management system comprises a security system to limit access to authorized personnel based on at least some of the sensor data logged in the memory. - View Dependent Claims (38)
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42. A lighting fixture to provide variable sensor-based lighting, the lighting fixture comprising:
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at least one sensor to provide sensor data representing at least one measurement of at least one parameter relating to an environment illuminated by the lighting fixture; a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) light bars to provide the variable sensor-based lighting at a plurality of light levels and/or a plurality of foot-candle patterns; a power management module, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and the plurality of LED light bars, to adjust the variable sensor-based lighting based at least in part on the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor; a memory, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and/or to the power management module, to log at least some of the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to measure the at least one parameter relating to the environment illuminated by the lighting fixture according to at least one rule; and a control panel operably coupled to the power management module for setting various states of operations performed by the power management module, wherein the control panel enables a user to set a sensor delay within which signals from the at least one sensor are monitored and relayed to the power management module.
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45. A lighting fixture to provide variable sensor-based lighting, the lighting fixture comprising:
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at least one sensor to provide sensor data representing at least one measurement of at least one parameter relating to an environment illuminated by the lighting fixture; a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) light bars to provide the variable sensor-based lighting at a plurality of light levels and/or a plurality of foot-candle patterns; a power management module, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and the plurality of LED light bars, to adjust the variable sensor-based lighting based at least in part on the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor; a memory, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and/or to the power management module, to log at least some of the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to measure the at least one parameter relating to the environment illuminated by the lighting fixture according to at least one rule; and a housing formed as a frame with the plurality of LED light bars and the power management module disposed therein, the housing further includes an integral sensor bay, and wherein the at least one sensor is disposed in the integral sensor bay, wherein the at least one sensor is disposed within a sensor module in the integral sensor bay, and wherein the sensor module comprises; a sensor module lens disposed along a bottom plane of the fixture to achieve a maximum of sensor input angles.
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46. A lighting fixture to provide variable sensor-based lighting, the lighting fixture comprising:
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at least one sensor to provide sensor data representing at least one measurement of at least one parameter relating to an environment illuminated by the lighting fixture; a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) light bars to provide the variable sensor-based lighting at a plurality of light levels and/or a plurality of foot-candle patterns; a power management module, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and the plurality of LED light bars, to adjust the variable sensor-based lighting based at least in part on the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor; a memory, operatively coupled to the at least one sensor and/or to the power management module, to log at least some of the sensor data provided by the at least one sensor, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to measure the at least one parameter relating to the environment illuminated by the lighting fixture according to at least one rule; and a housing formed as a frame with the plurality of LED light bars and the power management module disposed therein, the housing further includes an integral sensor bay, and wherein the at least one sensor is disposed in the integral sensor bay, wherein each LED light bar is arranged to rotate in the frame around a corresponding rotational axis to emit light in a specific direction.
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