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Universal sensor interface system for luminaires

A sensor interface and sensor technology, applied in the field of sensor systems, can solve the problems of limited sensors, time-consuming, cost, and complexity

Pending Publication Date: 2021-01-22
SIGNIFY HLDG BV
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Therefore, replacing only obsolete sensors without replacing the entire luminaire can be complex, time-consuming and costly
[0005] Furthermore, even if obsolete sensors integrated into luminaires can be removed, the luminaire and / or the lighting control system to which the luminaire is connected may not be communicatively compatible with new sensors with upgraded technology, limiting the The type of sensor the luminaire operates with

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[0017] The present disclosure describes a universal sensor interface system for luminaires. The Universal Sensor Interface System provides a modular sensor design that allows sensors to be field installed, replaced and / or repaired by the end user without the need for licensed professionals and / or extensive light fixture removal. In other words, the universal sensor interface system of the present disclosure allows an end user to replace a sensor coupled to a light fixture in a manner substantially similar to changing a light bulb in a light fixture, ie, without replacing or disassembling the light fixture. Furthermore, the universal sensor interface system of the present disclosure allows any suitable sensor (ie, a sensor that is both communicatively compatible with the luminaire or a lighting control system associated with the luminaire, and a sensor that is not communicatively compatible) to be coupled to the luminaire and communicate with it.

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A universal sensor interface system for a luminaire includes a sensor receiving cavity that is formed in the luminaire and defined by a sensor receiving receptacle. Further, the universal sensor interface system includes a sensor device that is configured to be removably coupled to the sensor receiving receptacle of the luminaire and disposed in the sensor receiving cavity. The sensor device receives electrical energy from the luminaire and establishes data communication with the luminaire when the sensor device is disposed in the sensor receiving cavity. The transfer of electrical energy anddata communication between the luminaire and the sensor device are enabled either wirelessly or using connector systems such as a pogo connector system. The luminaire includes a translation engine that is configured to transform data received from the sensor device to a format that is compatible with the luminaire and / or a light control system of the luminaire and vice-versa.

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technical field [0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to sensor systems, and more particularly, to universal sensor interface systems for light fixtures. Background technique [0002] Most existing luminaires include one or more sensors built into them to increase the efficiency of the luminaire and / or make the luminaire smarter. For example, the sensor can be attached to the light fixture using fasteners. Additionally, the sensor may be connected to a cable (eg, RJ-11) in the light fixture to supply power to the sensor and / or enable data communication with the sensor. While luminaires typically last a decade or more, rapid changes in technology cause sensors integrated into luminaires to become obsolete within a few years. [0003] A method of upgrading an outdated sensor integrated into a luminaire may include replacing the entire luminaire with a new luminaire with a new sensor of upgraded technology. However, this method of replacing the entire...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H05B47/105H05B47/19H01F38/14F21V23/06
CPCF21V23/0442F21V23/045H05B47/105Y02B20/40H02J50/10F21V15/01G01D11/245H05B47/18
Inventor V·U·帕特尔L·E·马图特
Owner SIGNIFY HLDG BV
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