CA2172190A1 - Dispositif de commande individuelle a distance d'appareils d'eclairage separes - Google Patents

Dispositif de commande individuelle a distance d'appareils d'eclairage separes

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Publication number
CA2172190A1
CA2172190A1 CA002172190A CA2172190A CA2172190A1 CA 2172190 A1 CA2172190 A1 CA 2172190A1 CA 002172190 A CA002172190 A CA 002172190A CA 2172190 A CA2172190 A CA 2172190A CA 2172190 A1 CA2172190 A1 CA 2172190A1
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Prior art keywords
radiation
infrared
fixture
receiver
housing
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
Application number
CA002172190A
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Adam T. Lansing
Russell L. Macadam
Noel Mayo
Scott C. Miller
Robert A. Reiss
Ian Rowbottom
Joel S. Spira
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Lutron Electronics Co Inc
Original Assignee
Lutron Electronics Co Inc
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Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from US08/407,696 external-priority patent/US5637964A/en
Priority claimed from US08/585,111 external-priority patent/US6037721A/en
Application filed by Lutron Electronics Co Inc filed Critical Lutron Electronics Co Inc
Publication of CA2172190A1 publication Critical patent/CA2172190A1/fr
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B41/00Circuit arrangements or apparatus for igniting or operating discharge lamps
    • H05B41/14Circuit arrangements
    • H05B41/36Controlling
    • H05B41/38Controlling the intensity of light
    • H05B41/39Controlling the intensity of light continuously
    • H05B41/392Controlling the intensity of light continuously using semiconductor devices, e.g. thyristor
    • H05B41/3921Controlling the intensity of light continuously using semiconductor devices, e.g. thyristor with possibility of light intensity variations
    • H05B41/3922Controlling the intensity of light continuously using semiconductor devices, e.g. thyristor with possibility of light intensity variations and measurement of the incident light
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21SNON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/02Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters
    • F21S8/026Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters intended to be recessed in a ceiling or like overhead structure, e.g. suspended ceiling
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21SNON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/04Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or the like overhead structures
    • F21S8/06Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or the like overhead structures by suspension
    • F21S8/061Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or the like overhead structures by suspension with a non-rigid pendant, i.e. a cable, wire or chain
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/04Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
    • F21V23/0435Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by remote control means
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B39/00Circuit arrangements or apparatus for operating incandescent light sources
    • H05B39/04Controlling
    • H05B39/08Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices
    • H05B39/083Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices by the variation-rate of light intensity
    • H05B39/085Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices by the variation-rate of light intensity by touch control
    • H05B39/086Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices by the variation-rate of light intensity by touch control with possibility of remote control
    • H05B39/088Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices by the variation-rate of light intensity by touch control with possibility of remote control by wireless means, e.g. infrared transmitting means
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B41/00Circuit arrangements or apparatus for igniting or operating discharge lamps
    • H05B41/14Circuit arrangements
    • H05B41/36Controlling
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
    • H05B47/10Controlling the light source
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
    • H05B47/10Controlling the light source
    • H05B47/175Controlling the light source by remote control
    • H05B47/19Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
    • H05B47/195Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission the transmission using visible or infrared light
    • GPHYSICS
    • G08SIGNALLING
    • G08CTRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C2201/00Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
    • G08C2201/70Device selection
    • G08C2201/71Directional beams

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • Arrangement Of Elements, Cooling, Sealing, Or The Like Of Lighting Devices (AREA)
  • Non-Portable Lighting Devices Or Systems Thereof (AREA)
  • Circuit Arrangement For Electric Light Sources In General (AREA)
CA002172190A 1995-03-21 1996-03-20 Dispositif de commande individuelle a distance d'appareils d'eclairage separes Abandoned CA2172190A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US08/407,696 US5637964A (en) 1995-03-21 1995-03-21 Remote control system for individual control of spaced lighting fixtures
US08/407,696 1995-03-21
US08/585,111 US6037721A (en) 1996-01-11 1996-01-11 System for individual and remote control of spaced lighting fixtures
US08/585,111 1996-01-11

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
CA2172190A1 true CA2172190A1 (fr) 1996-09-22

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CA002172190A Abandoned CA2172190A1 (fr) 1995-03-21 1996-03-20 Dispositif de commande individuelle a distance d'appareils d'eclairage separes

Country Status (5)

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EP (1) EP0734196A1 (fr)
JP (2) JP3955339B2 (fr)
KR (1) KR960036860A (fr)
AU (1) AU701880B2 (fr)
CA (1) CA2172190A1 (fr)

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US6636005B2 (en) * 2001-11-14 2003-10-21 Koninklijke Philips Eletronics N.V. Architecture of ballast with integrated RF interface
ATE438825T1 (de) * 2002-10-09 2009-08-15 Manfred Kluth Beleuchtungseinrichtung mit sensoren
CA2611589C (fr) * 2005-06-06 2014-08-12 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Commutateur de code destine a etre utilise avec des circuits d'eclairage comprenant des commutateurs a trois intensites
US20080231464A1 (en) * 2007-03-24 2008-09-25 Lewis Mark E Targeted switching of electrical appliances and method
US8201965B2 (en) 2009-03-19 2012-06-19 Jose Luiz Yamada Modular light fixtures
TW201230868A (en) * 2011-01-13 2012-07-16 Yantouch Corp Lamp device with sensor control

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US4236101A (en) * 1978-08-18 1980-11-25 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Light control system
EP0062004B1 (fr) * 1981-03-31 1986-07-02 Giuseppe Baccanelli Dispositif permettant d'économiser l'énergie lumineuse électrique
US5404080A (en) * 1989-09-21 1995-04-04 Etta Industries, Inc. Lamp brightness control circuit with ambient light compensation
EP0482680A1 (fr) * 1991-02-27 1992-04-29 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Système d'illumination programmable
DE4124794C2 (de) * 1991-07-26 1993-11-11 Werner Mielke Beleuchtungsanlage mit verfahrbaren, eine Dimm- und Schalteinheit enthaltenden Leuchtkörpern
US5637964A (en) * 1995-03-21 1997-06-10 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Remote control system for individual control of spaced lighting fixtures

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AU4820196A (en) 1996-10-03
AU701880B2 (en) 1999-02-11
JP2006066403A (ja) 2006-03-09
EP0734196A1 (fr) 1996-09-25
JPH08321209A (ja) 1996-12-03
JP3955339B2 (ja) 2007-08-08
KR960036860A (ko) 1996-10-28

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FZDE Discontinued