EP3216319A1 - Système d'éclairage modulaire - Google Patents

Système d'éclairage modulaire

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EP3216319A1
EP3216319A1 EP15857109.1A EP15857109A EP3216319A1 EP 3216319 A1 EP3216319 A1 EP 3216319A1 EP 15857109 A EP15857109 A EP 15857109A EP 3216319 A1 EP3216319 A1 EP 3216319A1
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illumination
controller
nodes
illumination nodes
signal
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EP3216319A4 (fr
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Wayne Russell
Joshua CARTON
David Barden
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Power Probe Tek LLC
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Priority claimed from PCT/US2015/059612 external-priority patent/WO2016073948A1/fr
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V14/00—Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements
    • F21V14/02—Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B45/00—Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED]
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00—Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
    • H05B47/10—Controlling the light source
    • H05B47/105—Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
    • H05B47/115—Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/08—Devices for easy attachment to any desired place, e.g. clip, clamp, magnet
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/04—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
    • F21V23/0442—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors
    • F21V23/0464—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors the sensor sensing the level of ambient illumination, e.g. dawn or dusk sensors
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/04—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
    • F21V23/0442—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors
    • F21V23/0471—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors the sensor detecting the proximity, the presence or the movement of an object or a person
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2115/00—Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources
    • F21Y2115/10—Light-emitting diodes [LED]
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B20/00—Energy efficient lighting technologies, e.g. halogen lamps or gas discharge lamps
    • Y02B20/40—Control techniques providing energy savings, e.g. smart controller or presence detection

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  • the field of the present disclosure generally relates to lighting. More particularly, the field of the present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for smart motion detection lighting.
  • related art indoor lighting fixtures may include motion detector light bulbs, lamps, and the like. While the related art indoor lighting fixtures may automatically turn- on a light when motion is detected and turn-off the light when motion is no longer detected, these related art outdoor lighting fixtures are, likewise, static or require manual actuation to redispose the orientation of the lighting fixture.
  • An apparatus and a method are provided for a smart modular illumination system comprising a controller configured to signal a plurality of illumination nodes to cast light on a moving object within a target area.
  • a motion detector is configured to detect movement of the object within the target area and signal the controller when the movement is detected.
  • a dusk-to- dawn sensor is configured to detect a degree of ambient lighting within the target area. When the ambient lighting is greater than a predetermined level, such as during daylight conditions, the controller refrains from signaling the illumination nodes regardless of signals received from the motion detector.
  • An adjustable mounting member coupled with each of the illumination nodes is configured to orient the illumination nodes toward the moving object in response to signals received from the controller.
  • the smart modular illumination system is configured to adjust the orientation and illumination of the illumination nodes so as to cast light on the moving object from a variety of angles, thereby reducing an occurrence of shadows.
  • a smart modular illumination system comprises a controller configured to receive, transmit, and process at least one signal; at least one motion detector, operably coupled with the controller, configured to detect at least one motion and to transmit and receive at least one signal; a plurality of illumination nodes, operably coupled with the controller, configured to transmit and receive at least one signal and to adjustably illuminate; a plurality of adjustable mounting members, operably coupled with the controller, configured to correspondingly couple the plurality of illumination nodes with a surface, the plurality of adjustable mounting members configured to transmit and receive at least one signal and to adjustably dispose the plurality of illumination nodes; and a housing is configured to accommodate at least one of the controller, the at least one motion detector, the plurality of illumination nodes, the plurality of adjustable mounting members, and a dusk-to-dawn sensor.
  • the housing is configured to store, control, charge, and manage the plurality of modular lighting nodes.
  • the controller is operable by way of a set of executable instruction stored in a non-transitory computer- readable medium, and wherein the plurality of illumination nodes is adapted to illuminate a target area from a plurality of angles for reducing shadows and increasing visibility in response to the at least one motion.
  • each of the plurality of illumination nodes is configured for use in at least one of a hand-held mode and a work-light mode.
  • the controller and the plurality of illumination nodes are powerable by at: least one of an internal power source and an external power source, the internal power source comprising at least one of a rechargeable power source and a static power source.
  • the controller is configured to operate the plurality of illumination nodes in at least one mode of individually operated and group-wise operated, whereby a degree of illumination directed into a target area is adjustable.
  • the plurality of illumination nodes is powerable by at least one of an internal power source and an external power source, the internal power source being rechargeable by way of the external power source.
  • the plurality of illumination nodes is configured to removably and adjustably couple with the housing by at least one feature of a magnet, a clip, and any other adjustable coupling structure.
  • the plurality of illumination nodes each comprises at least one of a light- emitting diode (LEDs) and any other illuminating device.
  • LEDs light- emitting diode
  • the plurality of adjustable mounting members comprises a plurality of adjustable bases for directing illumination at a desired angle.
  • any of the controller, the at least one motion detector, the plurality of illumination nodes, and the plurality of adjustable mounting members are configured to transmit and receive at least one signal in at least one manner of by-wire and wirclessly.
  • a method of fabricating a smart modular illumination system comprises providing a controller configured to receive, transmit, and process at least one signal: providing at least one motion detector, operably coupled with the controller, configured to detect at least one motion and to transmit and receive at least one signal; providing a plurality of illumination nodes, operably coupled with the controller, configured to transmit and receive at least one signal and to adjustably illuminate; and providing a plurality of adjustable mounting members, operably coupled with the controller, configured to correspondingly couple the plurality of illumination nodes with a surface, the plurality of adjustable mounting members configured to transmit and receive at least one signal and to adjustably dispose the plurality of illumination nodes.
  • the method further comprises providing a housing for accommodating at least one of the controller, the at least one motion detector, the plurality of illumination nodes, the plurality of adjustable mounting members; and providing a dusk-to-dawn sensor, operably coupled with the controller, configured to detect at least one motion and to transmit and receive at least one signal.
  • a method of illuminating a target area by way of a smart modular illumination system comprises providing the smart modular illumination system comprising a plurality of illumination nodes, each of which illumination nodes being adjustably supported by way of an adjustable mounting member; powering the smart modular illumination system; detecting at least one motion within the target area; adjusting an illumination o at least one of the plurality of illumination nodes; and adjusting an orientation of the at least one of the plurality of illumination nodes by way of the adjustable mounting member; thereby reducing shadows and increasing visibility in the target area in response to the at least one motion.
  • providing the smart modular illumination system further comprises providing a controller configured to receive, transmit, and process at least one signal; providing at least one motion detector, operably coupled with the controller, configured to detect the at least one motion and to transmit and receive at least one signal; providing the plurality of illumination nodes, operably coupled with the controller, configured to transmit and receive at least one signal and to adjustably illuminate; providing a plurality of adjustable mounting members, operably coupled with the controller, configured to correspondingly couple the plurality of illumination nodes with a surface, the plurality of adjustable mounting members configured to transmit and receive at least one signal and to adjustably orient the plurality of illumination nodes; providing a housing configured to accommodate at least one of the controller, the at least one motion detector, the plurality of illumination nodes, and the plurality of adjustable mounting members; and providing a dusk-to-dawn sensor, operably coupled with the controller, configured to detect a degree of ambient light within the target area; wherein the controller is operable by way of a set of executable instruction
  • Figure 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a smart modular illumination system, in accordance with the present disclosure
  • Figure 2 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method of fabricating a smart modular illumination system, in accordance with the present disclosure.
  • Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method o illuminating a target area by way of a smart modular illumination system, according to the present disclosure.
  • the terms “about,” “approximately, “ or “substantially” for any numerical values or ranges indicate a suitable dimensional tolerance that allows the part or collection of components to function for its intended purpose as described herein.
  • the plurality o illumination nodes may comprise light emitting diodes (LEDs), as well as any other suitable source of lighting.
  • the system comprises a controller that signals the illumination nodes when a motion detector observes movement within the target area. The controller refrains from signaling the illumination nodes when ambient light within the target area exceeds a predetermined level.
  • An adjustable mounting member coupled with each of the illumination nodes orients the illumination nodes according to signals received from the controller.
  • the illumination nodes and the adjustable mounting members may be coupled with the controller by way of either by-wire connections or wireless connections.
  • the smart modular illumination system is configured to adjust the orientation and brightness of all of the illumination nodes so as to cast light on the moving object from a variety of angles with a reduced occurrence of shadows.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a smart modular illumination system 100, in accordance with the present disclosure.
  • the system 100 generally comprises a controller 104 that is operably coupled with at least one motion detector 108 and a plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 so as to control a degree of illumination of a targeted area.
  • the illumination nodes 1 12 preferably are comprised of one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs), or any other illuminating device suitable for lighting the target area.
  • LEDs light-emitting diodes
  • the controller 104 is configured to send one or more signals to operate the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 in response to one or more signals received from the motion detector 108.
  • the controller 104 generally comprises one or more microprocessors configured to execute instructions, stored on a non-transitory machine readable medium (i.e., a memory), that cause the controller to operate the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12, as described herein.
  • the controller 104 directs the illumination nodes 1 12 to adjustably illuminate the target area when movement of an object is detected within the area by the motion detector 108.
  • each of the plurality of illuminat ion nodes 1 12 is coupled with an adjustable mounting member 1 16 whereby the controller 104 may adjust an orientation of each of the illumination nodes 1 12.
  • the controller 104 may direct the illumination nodes 1 12 toward the object by way of the adjustable mounting members 1 16.
  • the controller 1 04 may adjust the degree of illumination by operating the illumination nodes 1 12 in at least one of an individually operated mode and a group- wise operated mode so as to adjustably illuminate the target area.
  • the controller 104 may change the orientation of individual illumination nodes 1 12 so as to adjust the degree of illumination within the target area.
  • the controller 104 may change the orientations of the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12. It is envisioned that, in some embodiments, the controller 104 may adjust the orientations of the illumination nodes 1 12 in unison, such that the illumination nodes move simultaneously in the same direction. For example, the controller 1 04 may cause all of the illumination nodes 1 12 to be panned rightward or leftward to illuminate an area where motion is detected.
  • the controller 1 04 may simultaneously adjust the orientations of the illumination nodes 112 in different directions.
  • the controller 104 may cause the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 to cooperatively illuminate a speci ic location where movement is detected within the target area.
  • the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 cast light on the specific location from a plurality of different angles.
  • directing the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 to the speci ic location at a plurality of angles reduces an instance of shadows that would otherwise occur with the illumination nodes 1 12 oriented in the same direction. Further, orienting the illumination nodes toward the speci ic location increases visibility, as well as improving movement detection accuracy.
  • the smart modular illumination system 100 comprises a dusk-to-dawn sensor 120 that is operably coupled with the controller 1 04 and the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12.
  • the dusk-to-dawn sensor 120 is configured to detect a degree of ambient lighting in the proximity of the system 1 00 and send at least one corresponding signal to the controller.
  • the dusk-to-dawn sensor 1 20 may signal the controller 1 04 to ignore signals received from the motion detector 108 when the ambient lighting is found to be greater than a predetermined level, such as during daylight hours.
  • the dusk-to-dawn sensor 120 may operate as a switch that remains open in response to ambient lighting greater than the predetermined level, thereby preventing signals from the controller 1 04 reaching the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12.
  • the dusk-to-dawn sensor 120 prevents activation of the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 during times when illumination of the target area is unnecessary, thereby reducing electricity costs associated with operating the smart modular illumination system 100.
  • the smart modular illumination system 100 further comprises a housing 124 that serves as a mechanical envelope for at least the controller 1 04, the motion detector 108, the dusk-to-dawn sensor 120, and associated circuitry. It will be recognized that the housing 124 provides a protective envelope for those certain components and circuitry comprising the smart modular illumination system 100.
  • the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 are coupled with the housing 124 by way of the adjustable mounting members 1 1 6.
  • each of the adjustable mounting members 1 1 6 comprises essentially an adjustable base for directing light from each of the illumination nodes 1 12 at a desired angle.
  • each of the adjustable mounting members 1 16 may be removably coupled with the housing 124 by way of any of a magnet, a clip, as well as any other adjustable coupling structure.
  • each of the illumination nodes 1 12 may be removable from the surface of the housing 124.
  • each of the illumination nodes 1 12 may be configured to operate in at least one of a hand-held mode and a work- light mode.
  • any of the illumination nodes 1 12 may be removed from the surface of the housing 124 by hand so as to manually direct illumination toward the target area.
  • the work-light mode one or more of the illumination nodes 1 12 may be manually positioned at different locations around a work site, as desired, so as to provide illumination to the work site from a plurality of angles. It is envisioned that in the work-site mode, the modular illumination system 100 may direct illumination to a speci fic location within the work site where movement is taking place, thereby reducing an instance of shadows that may otherwise occur.
  • an internal power source 128 is disposed within the housing 124 and configured to supply electrical power to the components and circuitry comprising the smart modular illumination system 100.
  • the system 100 may be coupled with an external power source 132, such as an AC wall socket or other similar source of electrical power.
  • the housing 124 preferably comprises a socket configured to receive a power cord extending from the external power source 1 32. as well as internal electrical circuitry configured to receive electrical power from the external power source 1 32.
  • the internal power supply 128 may comprise an internal rechargeable battery that may be charged by way of the external power source 132.
  • the external power source 132 may provide electrical power to the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 while the internal rechargeable battery provides electrical power to one or more of the controller 104. the motion detector 108. the adjustable mounting members 1 1 6, and the dusk-to-dawn sensor 1 20.
  • the external power source 1 32 may simultaneously charge the internal rechargeable battery and supply electrical power to one or more of the controller 1 04, the motion detector 1 08, the illumination nodes 1 12, the adjustable mounting members 1 16, and the dusk-to-dawn sensor 1 20.
  • Other techniques for coupling the internal power source and the external power source with the smart modular illumination system 100 will be apparent to those skilled in the art without deviating beyond the scope and spirit of the present disclosure.
  • electrical wires are disposed within the housing 124 to convey electric signals among at least the motion detector 108, the dusk-to-dawn sensor 1 20, the controller 104, the illumination nodes 1 12, and the adjustable mounting members 1 16. It is contemplated, however, that in some embodiments one or more of the motion detector 108, the dusk-to-dawn sensor 1 20, the controller 1 04, the illumination nodes 1 12. and the adjustable mounting members 1 16 may be configured to transmit and receive at least one signal by way of wireless connections, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other similar wireless connections.
  • wireless connections such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other similar wireless connections.
  • the controller 104 and the plurality of adjustable mounting members may be configured to communicate wirelessly so as to facilitate positioning of the illumination nodes 1 12 at various remote distances from the controller 104 without any need for considering the lengths of electrical wires.
  • each of the illumination nodes 1 12 may comprise an internal power source, such as a rechargeable battery, so as to facilitate placing individual illumination nodes 1 12 in various remote locations without any need for routing wires from the individual illumination nodes to either the controller 1 04 or the internal power source 128.
  • the rechargeable batteries may be recharged upon returning the individual illumination nodes 1 12 to default locations on the surface of the housing 124. It should be understood that communications between at least a portion of all those certain components comprising the smart modular illumination system 100 ma be implemented by way of various by-wire or wireless connections, without limitation, and without deviating beyond the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method 200 for fabricating a smart modular illumination system 100, in accordance with the present disclosure.
  • the method 200 begins with a step 204 comprising configuring a controller 104 to receive, process, and transmit one or more signals that are suitable for operating the smart modular illumination system 100, as described herein.
  • Step 204 may further comprise storing instructions on a non-transitory machine- readable medium (i.e., a memory) that, when executed by one or more microprocessors comprising the controller, cause the controller to transmit one or more signals suitable for operating a plurality of illumination nodes 1 12, as described herein.
  • step 204 further comprises disposing the controller 1 04 within a housing 124 that serves as a protective mechanical envelope.
  • a step 208 comprises configuring a motion detector 1 08 to detect movement within a detection field, or a target area, and to transmit at least one signal in response to detected movement.
  • Step 208 further comprises forming a connection between the motion detector 108 and the controller 104, such that the motion detector transmits at least one signal to the controller 1 04 when movement is observed within the target area.
  • step 208 may comprise forming a connection between the controller 104 and a dusk-to-dawn sensor 120, such that the dusk-to- dawn sensor 1 20 may signal the controller 104 to ignore signals received from the motion detector 1 08 when the ambient lighting is greater than a predetermined level, such as during daylight hours.
  • the connection may be implemented by way of various by- wire or wireless connections, without limitation.
  • a step 212 comprises configuring a plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 to receive and transmit at least one signal and to adjustably illuminate.
  • Step 212 further comprises establishing a connection between each of the plurality of illumination nodes 1 1 2 and the controller 104, such that the illumination nodes 1 12 adjustably illuminate in response to one or more signals received from the controller 104.
  • step 21 2 may comprise configuring the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 to be removably supported by the housing 124 and usable in at least one of a hand-held mode and a work-light mode, as described above.
  • step 212 comprises installing an internal power source, such as a rechargeable battery, within each of the illumination nodes and configuring a wireless connection between the illumination nodes and the controller, such that the illumination nodes 1 12 may be positioned remotely from the controller 104. Further still, step 212 may comprise configuring default locations for the illumination nodes 1 12 on a surface of the housing 124 whereby the internal power sources of the illumination nodes may be recharged.
  • an internal power source such as a rechargeable battery
  • step 21 6 comprising configuring a plurality of adjustable mounting members 1 16 to receive and transmit at least one signal and to adjustably orient each of the illumination nodes 1 12.
  • Step 21 6 further comprises establishing a connection between the plurality of adjustable mounting members 1 16 and the controller 104, such that each of the adjustable mounting members orients a corresponding illumination node 1 12 according to signals received from the controller 1 04.
  • step 216 may comprise configuring each of the adjustable mounting members 1 16 to be coupled with the housing 124 by way of any of a magnet, a clip, as well as any other adjustable coupling structure.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method 300 of illuminating a target area by way of a smart modular illumination system 100, according to the present disclosure.
  • the method 300 begins at a step 304 comprising providing the smart modular illumination system 100.
  • the step 304 may comprise the method 200 discussed with respect of Fig. 2, or may comprise any substantially equivalent method for fabricating the smart modular illumination system 100.
  • the smart modular illumination system 100 may comprise wired connections between at least the controller 104 and the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12, whereas in some embodiments the smart modular illumination system 100 may comprise wireless connections between at least the controller 104 and the plurality of illumination nodes 1 1 2.
  • Other equivalent methods for fabricating the smart modular illumination system 100 will be apparent to those skilled in the art without deviating from the present disclosure.
  • a step 308 comprises positioning the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 in locations near the target area. It is contemplated that the illumination nodes 1 12 may be advantageously positioned so as to illuminate the target area from a variety of different angles, thereby substantially reducing an occurrence of shadows within the target area. In some embodiments, the illumination nodes 1 12 may be coupled with the housing 124 so as to illuminate the target area from a relatively centralized location. In some embodiments, wherein the smart modular illumination system 100 comprises wired connections between the controller 104 and the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12, the illumination nodes may be disposed in various locations around and within the target area, as permitted by the lengths of the wires. In some embodiments, wherein the illumination nodes 1 12 are wirelessly connected to the controller 104, the illumination nodes may be positioned remotely from the controller so as to substantially surround the target area.
  • a step 312 comprises positioning the motion detector 108 in a location suitable for observing movement o objects within the target area.
  • Step 3 12 further comprises positioning the dusk-to-dawn sensor 120 in a location suitable for detecting an ambient lighting of the target area.
  • the motion detector 108 and the dusk-to-dawn sensor 120 may be positioned remotely from the controller 104 so as to advantageously detect movement and ambient lighting within the target area without a burden of routing wires around or within the target area.
  • step 3 16 comprising supplying electrical power to the system 100.
  • the system 100 may be coupled with an external power source 132, such as an AC wall socket or other similar source of electrical power.
  • step 3 1 6 may comprise charging an internal power source 128 of the system 100.
  • step 3 16 may comprise charging the internal batteries by way of either or both of the internal power source 128 and the external power source 132, as needed.
  • the method 300 advances to a step 320 comprising detecting movement of at least one object within the target area. Once movement is observed, the motion detector 108 transmits at least one signal to the controller 104. So long as the ambient lighting is below a predetermined level, as detected by way of the dusk-to-dawn sensor 120, the controller 104 processes signals received from the motion detector 108 and then transmits at least one signal to each of the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 and at least one signal to each of the adjustable mounting members 1 16, as described above.
  • a step 324 comprises receiving at least one signal from the controller 104 and adjusting the illumination, or brightness, of at least one o the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 in response to the signal.
  • the illumination may be adjusted to a predetermined degree so as to cast a desired level of light on the object moving within the target area.
  • the illumination may be switched from an initial off-state to an on-state so as to cast light on the moving object.
  • the controller 104 signals all of the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 is such a manner to desirably illuminate the moving object from a variety of different angles.
  • the method 300 concludes with a step 328 comprising receiving at least one signal from the controller 104 and adjusting the orientation of at least: one of the plurality of illumination nodes 112 by way of the adjustable mounting member 1 16 coupled therewith.
  • the controller 104 signals a portion of the plurality of adj ustable mounting members 1 16 while not signaling a remaining portion of the adjustable mounting members.
  • the system 100 may orient a portion of the illumination nodes 1 12 directly toward the moving object while leaving the remaining portion of the illumination nodes in a previous orientation.
  • the controller 104 signals all of the plurality of adjustable mounting members 1 1 6 so as to orient all of the illumination nodes 1 12 toward the moving object so as to cast light on the object with a reduced occurrence of shadows.
  • the step 328 may further comprise the controller 104 transmitting at least one signal to all or a portion of the plurality of illumination nodes 1 12 so as to turn off the illumination nodes after a predetermined time period has elapsed.

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L'invention concerne un appareil et un procédé destinés à un système d'éclairage modulaire intelligent conçu de façon à orienter et à éclairer une pluralité de nœuds d'éclairage vers un objet mobile à l'intérieur d'une zone cible. Le système comprend un contrôleur qui signale les nœuds d'éclairage lorsqu'un détecteur de mouvement observe le mouvement à l'intérieur de la zone cible. Le contrôleur recycle à partir de la signalisation les nœuds d'éclairage lorsque la lumière ambiante à l'intérieur de la zone cible dépasse une valeur prédéterminée. Un élément de montage réglable couplé avec chacun des nœuds d'éclairage oriente les nœuds d'éclairage selon les signaux reçus en provenance du contrôleur. Le système d'éclairage modulaire intelligent est conçu pour ajuster l'orientation et la luminosité de la totalité des nœuds d'éclairage de façon à projeter de la lumière sur l'objet mobile à partir d'une variété d'angles avec une apparition réduite d'ombres.
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