Systems and methods for integrating monitoring and communications into lighting equipment

Abstract

A system includes a first illuminator housing, a second illuminator housing, and a controller. The first illuminator housing includes a first light source configured to provide illumination to a first location; and a first I / O device configured to sense a first data set corresponding to the first location. The second illuminator housing is separate from the first illuminator housing and includes a second light source configured to provide illumination to a second location; and a second I / O device configured to sense a second data set corresponding to the second location. The controller is configured to receive a portion of the first data set and a portion of the second data set, combine a portion of the first data set and a portion of the second data set to form a third data set corresponding to the first location and the second location, and output the third data set.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 838,028, filed on April 24, 2019, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 933,657, filed on November 11, 2019, the disclosures of both of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] Embodiments relate to monitoring and communication systems, including such systems incorporated into lighting and control devices. Summary of the invention

[0004] One embodiment provides a system comprising a first illuminator housing, a second illuminator housing, and a controller having an electronic processor and a memory. The first illuminator housing comprises: a first light source configured to provide illumination to a first location; and a first input / output device (I / O) configured to sense a first data set corresponding to the first location. The second illuminator housing is separate from the first illuminator housing. The second housing comprises: a second light source configured to provide illumination to a second location; and a second I / O device configured to sense a second data set corresponding to the second location. The controller is configured to: receive a portion of the first data set and a portion of the second data set via the first and second I / O devices; combine a portion of the first data set and a portion of the second data set to form a third data set corresponding to the first location and the second location; and output the third data set.

[0005] Other aspects of the application will become apparent by consideration of the detailed description and accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating a system according to some embodiments.

[0007] Figure 2 is a diagram showing a method according to some embodiments Figure 1 A perspective view of the device of the system.

[0008] Figure 3 is a diagram showing a method according to some embodiments Figure 1 Block diagram of the main computer and devices in the system.

[0009] Figure 4A and 4B According to some embodiments Figure 2 The image captured by the camera in the device.

[0010] Figure 5 According to some embodiments Figure 2 The image captured by the camera in the device.

[0011] Figure 6 According to some embodiments Figure 1 Images captured by one or more cameras of one or more devices in the system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0012] Before describing any embodiments of the present application in detail, it should be understood that the present application is not limited in its application to the details of the construction and arrangement of components set forth in the following description or shown in the following drawings. The present application is capable of other embodiments and can be practiced or implemented in various ways.

[0013] Figure 1 1 is a block diagram of a system 100 according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the system 100 is a monitoring system configured to provide monitoring. The system 100 includes: a host computer 105; and one or more devices 110, such as monitoring devices (e.g., 110a-110c), which are configured to provide monitoring of one or more areas 115 (e.g., areas 115a-115c). For example, the area 115 can be a classroom in a school or an office in an office building. As shown, in some embodiments, the areas 115 monitored by the devices 110 can overlap, thereby forming one or more overlapping areas 120 (e.g., 120a, 120b).

[0014] Figure 2 1 is a perspective view of device 110 according to some embodiments. Device 110 may include housing 200. Housing 200 may be formed of a variety of materials, including, but not limited to, plastic, metal, and glass. In the illustrated embodiment, housing 200 is a luminaire housing configured to include or contain one or more light sources 205. Light source 205 is configured to provide illumination to area 115. Light source 205 may be, but is not limited to, an incandescent lamp, a fluorescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a metal halide lamp, an organic light emitting diode (OLED), and a light emitting diode (LED).

[0015] The device 110 may also include one or more input / output (I / O) devices, such as, but not limited to, a camera 210 and / or a microphone 215. The camera 210 is configured to capture one or more images of the area 115. In some embodiments, the camera 210 includes a lens setting (e.g., via a fixed lens or an electronically set lens) configured according to the spacing and / or mounting height of the device 110 so as to adequately capture the area 115. For example, the camera 210 may be a narrow lens camera or a wide angle camera. For example, the camera 210 may use digital zoom technology and / or digital optimization technology (such as, but not limited to, digital focus technology). In some embodiments, the camera 210 is configured to capture the area 115 under various lighting conditions. In some embodiments, the camera 210 may be a camera configured to capture reflected and / or radiated, visible and invisible light spectrums. In some embodiments, the camera 210 is configured to detect thermal radiation. The microphone 215 is configured to sense one or more sound characteristics of the area 115. In some embodiments, housing 200 is configured to be mounted on a ceiling in an indoor space corresponding to area 115 (e.g., in a manner substantially similar to a luminaire device). In other embodiments, housing 200 is configured to be mounted in an outdoor environment (e.g., for use with: outdoor road lighting, outdoor parking lot lighting, parking garage lighting, path lighting, commercial indoor lighting, and industrial indoor lighting). In some embodiments, device 110 further includes: a controller having an electronic processor and a memory; and an input / output (I / O) device configured to provide communication between device 110 and host computer 105. In some embodiments, the I / O device may be a housing separate from the housing of light source 205. In some embodiments, device 110 may not include light source 205.

[0016] In some embodiments, the I / O devices also include a sound transducer, such as, but not limited to, a speaker 217. In such an embodiment, the speaker 217 can output data from the host computer 105. In other embodiments, the I / O devices also include: a moisture sensor, a global positioning system (GPS), a human-machine interface (HMI), a temperature sensor (e.g., a thermocouple), an air sensor (e.g., an O2 sensor, an ozone sensor, etc.), an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a humidity sensor, a barometer, a light sensor, a UV sensor, an air quality sensor, an occupancy sensor, an anemometer, a LIDAR / time of flight sensor, a microwave sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a radio frequency (RF) sensor, a surface acoustic wave (SWA) sensor, and / or a radar sensor.

[0017] In some embodiments, one or more I / O devices may be in a dormant state before being activated. For example, one or more I / O devices may be activated via manual activation (e.g., via a user) and / or via input from another I / O device.

[0018] In some embodiments, one or more I / O devices (including camera 210 and / or microphone 215) may incorporate partial or complete masking techniques. For example, partial or complete masking techniques may include masking techniques for masking the identities of one or more individuals located in one or more areas 115. In such embodiments, the unmasking of one or more individuals may be performed based on the activities of the one or more individuals. Additionally, in some embodiments, partial or complete masking techniques may be based on configurations and / or policy settings set by a user.

[0019] In some embodiments, the device 110 also includes a power supply. The power supply is configured to provide power to one or more light sources 205 and I / O devices (including but not limited to camera 210 and / or microphone 215). In some embodiments, the I / O device receives power from the power supply parasitically (e.g., inductively and / or via a wire). In some embodiments, the light source 205 is an LED that receives power from an LED driver. In such an embodiment, the light source 205 and the I / O device receive power via the LED driver. In other embodiments, the power supply may include an energy storage device (e.g., a battery, one or more capacitors, etc.) and a charging device. In such an embodiment, the charging device receives power from the power supply and charges the energy storage device. The I / O device can receive power from the energy storage device. In yet another embodiment, the I / O device can receive power via Power over Ethernet. In such an embodiment, the I / O device can communicate with the host computer 105 via Ethernet. In yet another embodiment, the I / O device receives power via an independent power supply, such as, but not limited to, the I / O device receives low-voltage power via a low-voltage power supply separated from the high-voltage power supply.

[0020] Figure 3 is a block diagram of a host computer 105 according to some embodiments. The host computer 105 may include, among other things, a controller 300 electrically and / or communicatively coupled to an input / output (I / O) interface 305 and a user interface 310 .

[0021] In some implementations, the controller 300 includes a plurality of electrical and electronic components that provide power, operational control, and protection to the components and modules within the controller 300 and / or the system 100. For example, the controller 300 includes, among other aspects, an electronic processor 315 (e.g., a microprocessor or another suitable programmable device) and a memory 320. The memory 320 includes, for example, a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area and the data storage area may include a combination of different types of memory, such as a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM). Various non-transitory computer-readable media may be used, such as magnetic, optical, physical, or electronic memory. The electronic processor 315 is communicatively coupled to the memory 320 and executes software instructions stored in the memory 320 or stored on another non-transitory computer-readable medium (such as another memory or disk). The software may include one or more applications, program data, filters, rules, one or more program modules, and other executable instructions.

[0022] The I / O interface 305 may be configured, for example, to input and output data between the host computer 105 and one or more external devices via a network 325. The network 325 may be, for example, a wide area network (WAN) (e.g., a TCP / IP-based network, a cellular network such as, for example, a global system for mobile communications (GSM) network, a general packet radio service (GPRS) network, a code division multiple access (CDMA) network, an evolution-data optimized (EV-DO) network, an enhanced data rate for GSM evolution (EDGE) network, a 3GSM network, a 4GSM network, a 5G network, a digital enhanced cordless telecommunications (DECT) network, a digital AMPS (IS-136 / TDMA) network, or an integrated digital enhanced (iDEN) network, etc.). In other embodiments, the network is, for example, a local area network (LAN), a neighborhood area network (NAN), a home area network (HAN), or a personal area network (PAN) using any of a variety of communication protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, etc.

[0023] The user interface 310 may be configured to output information to the user and / or receive information from the user. In some embodiments, the user interface 310 includes a display (e.g., a master display, a slave display, etc.), an indicator (e.g., a light emitting diode (LED)), and / or an input device (e.g., a touch screen display, a plurality of knobs, a dial, a switch, a button, etc.). The display may be, for example, a liquid crystal display ("LCD"), a light emitting diode ("LED") display, an organic LED ("OLED") display, an electroluminescent display ("ELD"), a surface conduction electron emission display ("SED"), a field emission display ("FED"), a thin film transistor ("TFT") LCD, etc. Although the user interface 310 is shown as being included in or with the host computer 105, in other embodiments, the user interface 310 may be included in or as part of one or more devices 110.

[0024] In general operation, the host computer 105 receives information from one or more devices 110 (e.g., through the I / O interface 305 and the network 325). In some embodiments, the host computer 105 receives image / video data via the camera 210, and / or receives sound data via the microphone 215. The host computer 105 processes the information and outputs the information to the user via the user interface 310. In some embodiments, the host computer 105 outputs the information to other systems (e.g., other host computers, host servers, external computers, tablet computers, smart phones, etc.). In some embodiments, the host computer 105 outputs the information via a short message service (SMS) and / or push notifications.

[0025] In some embodiments, system 100 includes one or more alarm interfaces 312. In some embodiments, alarm interface 312 is positioned adjacent to and in communication with device 110. For example, alarm interface 312 may be located within area 115 monitored by device 110.

[0026] The alarm interface 312 may be configured to receive user input and alert the host computer 105 (e.g., via the device 110). In some embodiments, upon receiving the alarm, the host computer 105 will provide a second user (e.g., a user monitoring the host computer 105) that the alarm interface 312 has been activated. In other embodiments, upon receiving the alarm, the host computer 105 may alert an external agency (e.g., security, police, etc.). In yet other embodiments, upon receiving the alarm, the host computer 105 may record image / video data and sound data from the area 115 where the alarm was received and store it in the memory 320 (e.g., via the device 110). In such embodiments, the host computer may mark the recording to alert the user that the event was recorded.

[0027] The alarm interface 312 may be configured to output an alarm received from the host computer 105. For example, the alarm interface 312 may output an alarm (e.g., an audible alarm and / or a visual alarm) to one or more individuals proximate to the device 110. In some embodiments, the alarm may be a silent alarm that is configured to alert one or more specific individuals proximate to the device 110 while alerting other individuals.

[0028] In operation, one or more I / O devices are configured to sense or determine one or more features of the area 115. Then, the I / O device can be configured to output the one or more features as a data set corresponding to the one or more areas 115. For example, the first device 110a can output a first data set corresponding to the first area 115a (or one or more features of the first area 115a), and the second device 110b can output a second data set corresponding to the second area 115b (or one or more features of the second area 115b). In some embodiments, the host computer 105 receives the first and second data sets and forms a third data set based on the first and second data sets. In some embodiments, the third data set is a combination of the first and second data sets. In such embodiments, the combination can be algorithmically interpolated. For example, the third data set can be interpolated based on the location of the object (or individual). In such an example, an area outside the first area 115a and the second area 115b can exist, which is not monitored via the I / O device. One or more features of the area outside the first area 115a and the second area 115b can be interpolated based on the first and second data sets and additional information (e.g., geometric information) of the area.

[0029] Back to Figure 1 As described above, in some embodiments, the areas 115 monitored by the devices 110 may overlap, thereby forming one or more overlapping areas 120 (e.g., 120a, 120b). In such embodiments, the devices 110 may output data sets (e.g., video / image data and / or sound data) to the host computer 105. In some embodiments, the device 110a outputs a data set corresponding to the area 115a and the overlapping area 120a; the device 110b outputs a data set corresponding to the area 115b, the overlapping area 120a, and the overlapping area 120b; and the device 110c outputs a data set corresponding to the area 115c, the overlapping area 120b. In some embodiments, bandwidth may be reduced by removing data redundancy corresponding to overlapping areas. For example, in some embodiments, the device 110a outputs a data set corresponding to the area 115a and the overlapping area 120a; the device 110b outputs a data set corresponding to the area 115b and the overlapping area 120b; and the device 110c outputs a data set corresponding to the area 115c.

[0030] like Figure 4A and 4B As shown, in an operational embodiment, the host computer 105 receives a plurality of images 400a, 400b from one or more cameras 210 of one or more devices 110. In such an embodiment, each image 400a, 400b may include a plurality of pixels 405a, 405b. In some embodiments, the host computer 105 may receive only pixels indicating motion in each image. For example, exemplary image 400a shows an object 410 (e.g., a person) at a first location, while exemplary image 400b shows an object 410 at a second location. Although each image 400a, 400b includes a plurality of pixels 405, only pixels 415a, 415b may indicate motion. For example, pixel 415 may be determined by comparing pixels 405a and 405b. Static pixels indicate no motion, whereas pixels with changes (e.g., changes in brightness levels) may indicate motion. As described above, in some embodiments, the host computer 105 may receive only pixels indicating motion. Such an embodiment may reduce the bandwidth necessary to transfer image data from the one or more cameras 210 to the host computer 105, thereby increasing transfer speeds.

[0031] In some embodiments, the host computer 105 receives data from the I / O devices based on a time period. For example, the host computer 105 may receive video / image data from one or more I / O devices based on a predetermined or variable frequency (e.g., variable based on the available bandwidth used by the system 100, variable based on activity (e.g., fast motion, loud noise, etc.), etc.). In some embodiments, the time period may be based on the speed of movement of the object 410. For example, when the speed of movement of the object 410 is slower, the time period may be longer, and when the speed of movement of the object 410 is faster, the time period may be shorter. In some embodiments, during periods of low bandwidth availability, data may be cached by one or more devices 110 (e.g., in memory) and output to the host computer 105 when the bandwidth increases.

[0032] Figure 5 An image 500 is shown that shows a motion track 505 of an object 410 according to some embodiments. The motion track 505 shows the motion of the object 410. In some embodiments, the motion track 505 corresponds to one or more pixels associated with a reduced time period. In such embodiments, the motion track 505 shows the motion of the object based on any activity within the image 500 (e.g., the object's motion speed is above a threshold).

[0033] Figure 6An image 600 according to some embodiments is shown. Image 600 is a grid image that includes multiple images 605 (including but not limited to images 605a, 605b, 605c, 605d) interwoven together to show multiple areas 115 (including but not limited to areas 115a, 115b, 115c, 115d). In some embodiments, the host computer 105 receives multiple images 605, analyzes the images 605, and grids the analyzed images 605 to form image 600. In some embodiments, the host computer 105 uses a multiplexer to analyze the images 605 and form image 600. In some embodiments, the host computer 105 uses an algorithm to analyze the images 605 and form image 600.

[0034] As described above, the host computer 105 also receives sound data (e.g., but not limited to, sound data corresponding to sound attributes including, but not limited to, amplitude, frequency, and waveform) from one or more devices 110. Figure 6 As shown, the host computer 105 can display the source 610 of the sound (e.g., the first source 610a and the second source 610b) in the image 600. The host computer 105 can further determine one or more characteristics of the area 115 and / or the source 610 of the sound based on the received sound data. In some embodiments, the host computer 105 determines the location of the source 610 of the sound within one or more of the areas 115 based on the sound data. In some embodiments, the host computer 105 can determine the location based on the amplitude and / or direction of the source 610 of the sound. For example, a larger amplitude may mean that the source 610 of the sound is closer to the microphone 215, while a lower amplitude may mean that the source 610 of the sound is farther away from the microphone 215 of the device 110.

[0035] In some embodiments, host computer 105 determines the event type associated with a data source based on the data received from device 110. For example, Figure 6 , the host computer 105 determines the type of sound associated with the source 610 of the sound within the one or more areas 115 based on the sound data. For example, the host computer 105 can determine based on the sound data whether the source 610 of the sound is a textbook dropped on the ground or a gun. In some embodiments, the host computer 105 determines the type of sound based on an analysis of the sound waveform.

[0036] In some embodiments, host computer 105 receives sound data from one or more microphones 215 in a manner similar to that described above for image / video data received from one or more cameras 210. For example, duplicate sound data, such as sound data generated within overlap region 120, may be output via single device 110.

[0037] In some embodiments, the host computer 105 uses machine learning. In such embodiments, the host computer can use machine learning to improve the accuracy of the analysis. For example, the host computer 105 can use machine learning to improve the accuracy of the analysis of one or more features sensed by the camera 210 and / or the microphone 215. For example, the host computer 105 can use machine learning to continuously improve the waveform analysis of the sound generated. Machine learning can be used to better determine the type of sound generated.

[0038] In some embodiments, the host computer 105 may also communicate with other computers and / or servers (e.g., via the I / O interface 305 and the network 325). In such embodiments, a host computer 105 located at a first location (e.g., a first school, a first office, etc.) may communicate with a host computer located at a second location (e.g., a second school, a second office, etc.). Such communication may be performed to improve the accuracy of the analysis of one or more features sensed by the cameras and / or microphones located at the first and second locations.

[0039] The system 100 can be a stand-alone system and / or integrated into or communicate with other systems. In some embodiments, the other systems may include, but are not limited to, security systems, building management systems (e.g., via BACnet, Modbus, LonTalk NX, EnOcean, SNMP, etc.), fire alarm systems, infrastructure (e.g., via ICCP, NDP 3.0, UCA2.0, SCADA, IP, etc.). In some embodiments, the system 100 can be integrated into or communicate with other systems using an application programming interface (API). In some embodiments, the system can include or use physical outputs such as, but not limited to, relays, actuators, and dimmers.

[0040] The system 100 may be integrated into or communicate with lighting control systems, including but not limited to wireless lighting control systems, energy optimization systems, presence sensing systems, human-centric ecosystems, and component (e.g., TVSS) failure alarms. The system may also be integrated into or communicate with imaging applications, such as object detection systems, traffic monitoring systems, general surveillance systems, infrared thermal imaging systems, parking space monitoring systems, license plate recognition systems, and vehicle and pedestrian counting systems. The system 100 may also be integrated into or communicate with microphone applications, such as trajectory detection systems, ambient noise level systems, crowd detection systems, and instrument failure detection systems.

[0041] The system 100 may also be integrated into or communicate with external sensor applications, such as snow height monitoring systems, rainwater and sewer monitoring systems, sewer height monitoring, and waste management asset monitoring systems. The system 100 may also be integrated into or communicate with environmental sensing systems, such as air quality / chemical monitoring systems. The system 100 may also be integrated into or communicate with peripheral support systems, such as shared bicycle services, vehicle charging stations, seasonal, venue and hot spot power. The system 100 may also be integrated into or communicate with location and route finding services, such as BLE asset tracking / management, location and advertising beacons, digital signage, route finding, marketing, and emergency call buttons. The system 100 may also be integrated into or communicate with DRAS, BAS / BMS, facility floor plans, work order management systems, access control and security systems, facility AMI, third-party sensors, third-party wireless systems, and public service vehicles.

[0042] In some embodiments, the system 100 is configured to receive gesture control (e.g., human gesture control) and / or interpret human motion / activity. In such embodiments, the system 100 may use one or more cameras 210 and / or one or more microphones 215 in one or more monitoring devices 110. In addition, in such embodiments, gesture control may be used to control / aim one or more cameras 210 and / or light sources 205. Gestures may also include emergency gestures (e.g., humans waving their arms quickly and / or humans shouting "HELP"). In some embodiments, such emergency gestures may be used in a hospital environment to determine that a patient is in need of help. In some embodiments, the system 100 may be configured to read and interpret a quick response (QR) code. In some embodiments, one or more microphones 215 may be configured to receive voice control for operating the system 100.

[0043] In addition, the system 100 can be configured to recognize human motion / activity. For example, the system 100 can be configured to recognize aggressive human behavior such as, but not limited to, drawing a weapon, fighting, etc. In addition, in some embodiments, the system 100 can be configured to recognize specific objects such as, but not limited to, weapons.

[0044] In some embodiments, the system 100 can be controlled via an external device (e.g., a touch screen, a tablet computer, an external computer, a smart phone, etc.). In such embodiments, the system 100 can be controlled by touch screen input. Additionally, in such embodiments, the system 100 can be controlled via gyroscope / accelerometer input. For example, the position and orientation of the external device can be used to enable / disable one or more features (e.g., one or more light sources 205, one or more cameras 210, and / or one or more microphones 215).

[0045] In some embodiments, the system 100 can be configured to sense / determine the presence of one or more persons and / or objects. In such embodiments, the system 100 can use radio frequency (RF), Bluetooth, and / or WiFi. Based on the detection of specific persons and / or objects, the system 100 can control various room settings. For example, when a specific person enters the room, the room settings can be controlled to the preferred settings of the specific person (e.g., heating, lighting, etc.).

[0046] In some embodiments, the monitoring device 110 may be wall-mounted, pole-mounted, pendant-mounted, free-standing, etc., rather than ceiling-mounted.

[0047] In further embodiments, the system 100 may be used in a horticultural environment. In such an embodiment, the system may be used to detect the color of a plant (e.g., grass) and control an irrigation and / or fertilization system based on the detected color. Additionally, the system 100 may take into account various other factors, such as, but not limited to, historical, real-time, and / or predicted factors of the sensed and / or derived environment, such as, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, wind speed, sunlight, air pressure, etc.

[0048] In such an embodiment, the system 100 can be further configured to detect the growth stage of the plant via one or more cameras 210 (and / or color sensors). For example, the system 100 can be determined to detect the germination stage, the general growth stage, and / or the flowering stage. The system 100 can then activate an irrigation or fertilization system based on the one or more stages. Historical, real-time, and / or predicted factors about the sensed or derived environment can also be considered, such as, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, wind speed, daylight, air pressure, etc.

[0049] Embodiments provide, among other things, an improved monitoring system. Various features and advantages of the present application are set forth in the following claims.

Claims

1. A monitoring system, comprising: The first illuminator housing comprises a first light source configured to provide illumination to a first location, a first input / output (I / O) device configured to sense a first data set corresponding to the first location, and A second illuminator housing separated from the first illuminator housing, the second housing comprising: a second light source configured to provide illumination to a second location, a second I / O device configured to sense a second data set corresponding to the second location; an alert interface configured to receive user input, and A controller having an electronic processor and a memory, the controller being configured to receiving, via a first I / O device and a second I / O device, a portion of the first data set and a portion of the second data set according to a time period, combining a portion of the first data set and a portion of the second data set to form a third data set corresponding to the first location and the second location, and outputting the third data set; wherein the first I / O device is a first camera and the second I / O device is a second camera, and a portion of the first data set and a portion of the second data set include pixels indicating motion, wherein the time period varies based on activities of objects within the surveillance area corresponding to the first location and the second location, wherein the alarm interface is located in the monitoring area and outputs an alarm to the controller, and Wherein, the controller is further configured to record and store image / video data from the monitored area in response to receiving the alarm.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein: The first position overlaps with the second position to form an overlapping position.

3. The system according to claim 2, wherein: A portion of the first data set does not include the overlapping location.

4. The system according to claim 1, wherein: The third data set includes a motion trajectory of an object moving within at least one position selected from the group consisting of the first position and the second position.

5. The system according to claim 1, wherein: The first I / O device includes a microphone configured to sense a property of sound at the first location.

6. The system according to claim 5, wherein: The sound attribute includes at least one selected from the group consisting of amplitude, frequency, and waveform.

7. The system according to claim 5, wherein: The controller is also configured to receive data corresponding to the sound attribute via a microphone.

8. The system according to claim 7, wherein: The controller is also configured to Based on the data, a location of a source of the sound within the first location is determined.

9. The system according to claim 7, wherein: The controller is also configured to Based on the data, a type of sound associated with a source of the sound is determined.

10. The system according to claim 7, wherein: The controller is also configured to comparing the first sound attribute to the second sound attribute; and Based on the comparison, a type of sound associated with a source of the sound is determined.

11. The system according to claim 1, wherein: The first luminaire housing is configured to be mounted on a ceiling.

12. The system of claim 1, wherein: The I / O device includes at least one selected from the following group: a microphone, a speaker, a transducer, a moisture sensor, a global positioning system (GPS), a human-machine interface (HMI), a temperature sensor, an air sensor, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a humidity sensor, a barometer, a light sensor, an ultraviolet light sensor, an air quality sensor, an occupancy sensor, an anemometer, a time-of-flight sensor, a microwave sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a radio frequency (RF) sensor, a surface acoustic wave (SWA) sensor, and a radar sensor.

13. The system of claim 1, wherein: The first I / O device parasitically receives power from the first illuminator.

14. The system of claim 1, wherein: The first I / O device receives power from a driver.

15. The system of claim 1, wherein: The first I / O device receives power from an energy storage device.

16. The system of claim 1, wherein: The first I / O device receives low voltage power.

17. The system of claim 1, wherein: The first I / O device receives power over Ethernet.

18. The system of claim 1, wherein: At least a portion of the third data set is interpolated.

19. The system of claim 1, wherein: The controller is located remote from the first luminaire housing and the second luminaire housing.

20. The system of claim 1, wherein: The controller is positioned within at least one selected from the group consisting of the first luminaire housing and the second luminaire housing.

21. The system of claim 1, wherein: The controller is integrated into at least one selected from the group consisting of: a building management system, a fire alarm system, an infrastructure system, a lighting control system, an imaging application, a microphone application, a sensor application, an environmental sensing system, and a location and / or route finding system.

22. The system of claim 1, wherein: The first data set relates to human movement at the first location.

23. The system of claim 22, wherein: The human movement is a gesture control for controlling the system.

24. The system of claim 22, wherein: The human movement is an emergency gesture.

25. The system of claim 22, wherein: The human movements are associated with aggressive human behavior.

26. The system of claim 1, further comprising an external device communicatively coupled to the controller.

27. The system of claim 26, wherein: The external device is configured to provide a control signal to the system.

28. The system of claim 1, wherein: The controller is further configured to determine the presence of a person based on at least one of the first data set and the second data set.

29. The system of claim 2, wherein: One or more room settings are controlled based on the presence of a person.

30. The system of claim 1, wherein: The first data set relates to one or more plant characteristics.

31. The system of claim 30, wherein: The controller is further configured to control at least one selected from the group consisting of an irrigation system and a fertilization system based on the characteristic.

32. The system of claim 30, wherein: The characteristic is at least one selected from the group consisting of color and growth stage.

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