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Sunset, also known as sundown, is the daily disappearance of the Sun below the horizon due to Earth's rotation. As viewed from the Equator, the equinox Sun sets exactly due west in both Spring and Autumn. As viewed from the middle latitudes, the local summer Sun sets to the northwest for the Northern Hemisphere, but to the southwest for the Southern Hemisphere.
Automated shade control method and system
ActiveUS7417397B2Keep brightnessReduce brightnessLight dependant control systemsDC motor speed/torque controlRadiometerSolar angle
This invention generally relates to automated shade systems that employ one or more algorithms to provide appropriate solar protection from direct solar penetration; reduce solar heat gain; reduce radiant surface temperatures; control penetration of the solar ray, optimize the interior natural daylighting of a structure and optimize the efficiency of interior lighting systems. The invention additionally comprises a motorized window covering, radiometers, and a central control system that uses algorithms to optimize the interior lighting of a structure. These algorithms include information such as: geodesic coordinates of a building; solar position; solar angle solar radiation; solar penetration angles; solar intensity; the measured brightness and veiling glare across a surface; time, solar altitude, solar azimuth, detected sky conditions, ASHRAE sky models, sunrise and sunset times, surface orientations of windows, incidence angles of the sun striking windows, window covering positions, minimum BTU load and solar heat gain.
Owner:MECHOSHADE SYST LLC
Automated shade control method and system
ActiveUS20060207730A1Reduce brightnessKeep brightnessScreensLight dependant control systemsRadiometerSolar angle
This invention generally relates to automated shade systems that employ one or more algorithms to provide appropriate solar protection from direct solar penetration; reduce solar heat gain; reduce radiant surface temperatures; control penetration of the solar ray, optimize the interior natural daylighting of a structure and optimize the efficiency of interior lighting systems. The invention additionally comprises a motorized window covering, radiometers, and a central control system that uses algorithms to optimize the interior lighting of a structure. These algorithms include information such as: geodesic coordinates of a building; solar position; solar angle solar radiation; solar penetration angles; solar intensity; the measured brightness and veiling glare across a surface; time, solar altitude, solar azimuth, detected sky conditions, ASHRAE sky models, sunrise and sunset times, surface orientations of windows, incidence angles of the sun striking windows, window covering positions, minimum BTU load and solar heat gain.
Owner:MECHOSHADE SYST LLC
Marine lantern controlled by GPS signals
InactiveUS20090129067A1Optimize its energy collectionElectrical apparatusElectric circuit arrangementsAutomatic controlLight equipment
A remotely adjustable lighting device configured to an operational mode customized for the geographic location of the device. The lighting device is powered by a battery provided with solar charging. The lighting device, under control of an integral controller, is turned off and on for an illumination period as a function of both local sunrise and sunset times determined by a combination of time and date information and GPS positioning. The luminosity of the lighting device is autonomously controlled as a function of battery charge and the determined required illumination period. The solar charging system is oriented by the controller to optimize its energy collection by periodical adjustments.
Owner:AUTOMATIC POWER
Sunset timer
InactiveUS20060146652A1Easy to set upEasy to useElectrical apparatusVisual indicationsAutomatic controlLongitude
The present invention generally relates to an electrical timer which automatically controls the activation and deactivation of electrical devices, such as light fixtures, appliances and the like based on the time of sunrise and / or sunset for a particular geographic location. In this regard, the sunrise and / or sunset times for a multitude of different geographic locations is collected and stored in the timer's memory in association with the relevant geographic location. Each geographic location is specified in memory by geographic indicia, such as postal zip code or telephone area code, of its location (e.g., latitude and longitude). The timer of the present invention is programmed to automatically activate and / or deactivate the device to which it is coupled (e.g., lights, appliances, etc.) at the sunset and / or sunrise times stored in memory for each date that is specified in memory.
Owner:HARDWARE INNOVATIONS
Night mode
A device that provides a map and / or navigation application that displays items on the map and / or navigation instructions differently in different modes. The applications of some embodiments provide a day mode and a night mode. In some embodiments the application uses the day mode as a default and activates the night mode when the time is after sunset at the location of the device. Some embodiments activate night mode when multiple conditions are satisfied (for example, when (1) the time is after sunset at the location of the device and (2) the ambient light level is below a threshold brightness).
Owner:APPLE INC
System and method for a clock using a time standard where global time works cooperatively with all local time zones
InactiveUS20050105397A1Clear and easy conversionVisual indicationRadio transmissionTime of useSolstice
A global time reckoning system simultaneously indicates local time and global time. The global time reckoning system can be practiced with standard clock timer drivers, including electromechanical and digital clock motors, in combination with a novel global time system clock face to allow a user to reckon time locally or anywhere on the globe without time zone conversion calculations. The global time system clock face has multiple time scales, at least one of which is driven by the clock drive in cooperation with an hour indicator (e.g., an hour hand). The global time system clock face simultaneously displays global time (relative to any location on the globe) and local time. Additionally, the global time reckoning system, with the appropriate clock timer driver is adaptable to indicate a number of other global time related information, including sunrise / sunset, days of the week, lunar phase and solstices / equinoxes.
Owner:TUASON CHRISTOPHER
Method and system for controlling one or more apparatus based on a geographic location
A method and device that controls one or more apparatus in relation to the expected time of sunrise and sunset at the location of the apparatus. The operator enters a geographic location identifier, such as a zip code or telephone area code, and the controller computes the expected time of sunrise and sunset at the corresponding geographic location. The controller is configured to translate the entered geographic location code into the offset times, based upon the latitude and longitude of the location. The controller is able to either directly retrieve stored time offsets or it retrieves the latitude and longitude that corresponds to the entered geographic location code and determines the time offset from that latitude and longitude.
Owner:HALL CHRISTOPHER R
Plant growing system
InactiveUS20150128489A1Promote effectiveIncrease awarenessRoot feedersElectrical apparatusGrowth plantLength wave
In a plant growing system, a first light source irradiates a plant with light having a peak wavelength in a range from 380 to 560 nm and a peak wavelength in a range from 560 to 680 nm and a second light source irradiates the plant with far-red light having a peak wavelength in a range from 685 to 780 nm. Further, a control unit controls the first and the second light source to perform respective irradiation operations and a time setting unit sets a first and a second time zone in which the control unit controls the first and the second light source to perform the respective irradiation operations. The first time zone ranges from a first predetermined time before sunset to a second predetermined time after sunset, and the second time zone starts after the first light source completes its irradiation operation.
Owner:PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD
Apparatus and method of operating a luminaire
ActiveUS20140028198A1Improve performanceMinimize impactElectrical apparatusElectroluminescent light sourcesMicrocontrollerTransducer
An illumination system verifies whether one or more aspects of an output signal provided by a photosensitive transducer fall within a threshold of an expected value for the aspect. The aspect may include a sunrise time, a sunset time, a dawn time, a dusk time, a solar noon time, a solar midnight time, or similar. Upon verification the illumination system uses a microcontroller to adjust one or more output parameters of a solid-state light source responsive to the output signal provided by the photosensitive transducer. Where verification is not possible, the illumination system uses the microcontroller to adjust one or more output parameters of the solid-state light source responsive to a schedule.
Owner:EXPRESS IMAGING SYST
Photovoltaic system
InactiveCN107294483AExtend your lifePromote repairPhotovoltaic supportsPhotovoltaic monitoringNatural disasterSolar cell
The present invention relates to a photovoltaic system which is expandable and collapsible according to the sensing of an illumination sensor, thereby maximizing space utilization; prevents the failure of a solar cell panel due to natural disasters such as strong winds, heavy rain and heavy snow, thereby significantly increasing the lifespan of the solar cell panel; allows a main box cover to be automatically closed and completely sealed when the solar cell panel is lowered after sunset, such that it is possible to easily accommodate and store the solar panel, and thus it is easy to remove, move and install the photovoltaic system when necessary; has an effect in which use efficiency can be further improved as an installation site may be changed and thus a place of use is not limited; accommodates all components in a main box, such that it is easy to repair and replace a part; and enables a user to easily maintain and manage the photovoltaic system remotely by automatic and manual operations via wireless communication.
Owner:辛东律
Plant growing system
ActiveUS20120075848A1Promote plant growthElectrical apparatusSaving energy measuresGrowth plantLight irradiation
A plant growing system of the present invention includes: a first light source for irradiating red light to a plant; a second light source for irradiating far-red light to the plant; a control part that controls irradiation operations of the first light source and the second light source; and a time setting part that sets a time zone in which the control part operates the irradiation of the first light source and the second light source. The time setting part is designed such that the first light source starts red light irradiation before sunset; and the second light source starts far-red light irradiation after the red light irradiation.
Owner:PANASONIC CORP
Marine lantern controlled by GPS signals
InactiveUS7798669B2Electrical apparatusElectric circuit arrangementsLight equipmentAutomatic control
A remotely adjustable lighting device configured to an operational mode customized for the geographic location of the device. The lighting device is powered by a battery provided with solar charging. The lighting device, under control of an integral controller, is turned off and on for an illumination period as a function of both local sunrise and sunset times determined by a combination of time and date information and GPS positioning. The luminosity of the lighting device is autonomously controlled as a function of battery charge and the determined required illumination period. The solar charging system is oriented by the controller to optimize its energy collection by periodical adjustments.
Owner:AUTOMATIC POWER
Lighting System Using Gps Receiver
InactiveUS20080278100A1Reduce manufacturing costReduce component countElectric/electromagnetic visible signallingElectric light circuit arrangementGps receiverEngineering
A lighting system using a GPS receiver is provided. The lighting system includes: a GPS receiver for calculating sunrise time and sunset time from an inputted GPS signal and outputting an on / off signal and a satellite detection indicating signal according to the calculated sunrise time and sunset time; a security light configured to be turned on / off in response to the on / off signal; and an LED configured to be turned on / off in response to the satellite detection indicating signal. Accordingly, the GPS receiver itself receives GPS satellite signal, sunrise time and sunset time are automatically calculated from the received position information and reception information by using a baseband processor, and a security light is turned on / off at the calculated sunrise and sunset time, so that the number of components is greatly reduced.
Owner:STWOL CO LTD
Angular twilight clock
Owner:SKYCLOCK
Apparatus and method for controlling keypad backlight of mobile phone
InactiveUS20070173297A1Saving powerSave battery powerPower managementEnergy efficient ICTEngineeringSunset
The present invention controls the keypad backlight of the mobile phone so as to avoid the waste of battery power, resulting in increases of the operation use time and user convenience. The method for controlling keypad backlight of a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes determining whether or to turn on the keypad backlight by comparing a present time with a sunrise time and a sunset time of a present country and season when an event requiring to turn on or off the keypad backlight occurs, and controlling the keypad backlight to be turned on or off based on the determination.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Method and system for controlling one or more apparatus based on a geographic location
A method and device that controls one or more apparatus in relation to the expected time of sunrise and sunset at the location of the apparatus. The operator enters a geographic location identifier, such as a zip code or telephone area code, and the controller computes the expected time of sunrise and sunset at the corresponding geographic location. The controller is configured to translate the entered geographic location code into the offset times, based upon the latitude and longitude of the location. The controller is able to either directly retrieve stored time offsets or it retrieves the latitude and longitude that corresponds to the entered geographic location code and determines the time offset from that latitude and longitude.
Owner:HALL CHRISTOPHER R
Lighting system using GPS receiver
InactiveUS7659676B2Reduce manufacturing costReduce component countElectric/electromagnetic visible signallingElectric light circuit arrangementGps receiverEngineering
Owner:STWOL CO LTD
Sunset Timer with Random Automatic Mode
InactiveUS20090190443A1Easy to set upEasy to useMechanical clocksVisual indicationsAutomatic controlLongitude
Owner:JG DIGITAL TECH
Photovoltaic power station super short term power prediction method based on least square method
ActiveCN103390902AMeet needsCalculations are reliableClimate change adaptationSingle network parallel feeding arrangementsEngineeringPredicting performance
Owner:STATE GRID CORP OF CHINA +2
Sun tracking solar panels
A system is provided for maximizing solar energy utilization by moving a solar panel to track movement of the sun from sunrise to sunset. Preferably, the solar panel is inclined from the horizontal plane by a fixed angle of about ten degrees. And, movements of the solar panel are accomplished, daily, in accordance with a programmed schedule of consecutive cycles. In this schedule, each cycle has a start time (i.e. sunrise) and a start point that is determined by the sun's direction from the solar panel.
Owner:BEAM GLOBAL
Method and device for regulating screen brightness of intelligent electronic device
InactiveCN103347247AAutomatically adjust the brightness effectSubstation equipmentLocation information based serviceTime informationUser needs
The invention discloses a method and device for regulating screen brightness of an intelligent electronic device. The method can include the steps that latitude and longitude information and time information are extracted from current position information of the intelligent electronic device; by the utilization of the latitude and longitude information, sunrise and sunset situations of the current position and the current weather situation of the current position are acquired; the screen brightness of the intelligent electronic device is regulated according to the sunrise and sunset situations and the current weather situation. The method and device for regulating screen brightness of the intelligent electronic device can solve the problem that inconvenience is caused when a user needs to repeatedly regulate the screen brightness outdoors because of influences of different time conditions and different weather conditions.
Owner:SHENZHEN LINGHUA DATA INFORMATION CO LTD
Solar Cell Design and Methods of Manufacture
A solar cell has a first surface and the second surface areas. The first surface is a semi-cylindrical area or modified semi-cylindrical area. The first surface is a flattened area. Sunlight strikes the semi-cylindrical area of the solar cell surface with a maximum incident angle from sunrise to sunset. A mirror may be attached on the top surface of the solar cell to further improve the efficiency.
Owner:SOLTRIUM TECH LTD SHENZHEN
Cyclical, aquarium and terrarium light
Owner:LEVINE MATTHEW B
Timepiece from which sunrise and sunset time can be determined
Disclosed is a timepiece from which a sunrise and sunset time along with the position of the sun can be determined. The sunrise time and the sunset time are changed according to the season and the latitude of the place where one man the time. People acquire the sunrise and sunset time from the news of a television or a newspaper. According to the enlargement of cities, underground activities and the degree of building closure are increased to shield the sun. The timepiece of the present invention comprises a circular hour plate which rotates once per 24 hours. Also included is a sunrise and sunset time designating section (21) for indicating the sunrise time and the sunset time for each month. Through the timepiece of the present invention, the present time, the position of the sun at the present time, the sunrise and sunset time can be appreciated. In particular, the external state of the day or night can be easily distinguished by the people in the underground and in a closed building, through using the timepiece of the present invention.
Owner:TIMESPACE SYST
Astronomical calculations in lighting control panel with pre-populated cities
An electrical distribution system for selectively connecting an electrical power source to a load device uses astronomical calculations. The system comprises a switching device electrically connected between an electrical power source and a load device for selectively delivering electrical power to the load device. A control system controls operation of the switching device. The control system comprises a programmed controller for commanding operation of the switching device in accordance with a scheduling routine stored in a memory. The scheduling routine enables control of the switching device based on sunrise and sunset time. The memory further comprises a database of a plurality of geographic locations and coordinate information for the plurality of geographic locations. The control system further comprises a setup routine comprising a user interface enabling a user to select one of the plurality of geographic locations and a manager routine automatically determining sunrise and sunset times using the coordinate information for the selected geographic location and providing the sunrise and sunset times to the scheduling routine.
Owner:SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION INC
Sun tracking solar panels
A system is provided for maximizing solar energy utilization by moving a solar panel to track movement of the sun from sunrise to sunset. Preferably, the solar panel is inclined from the horizontal plane by a fixed angle of about ten degrees. And, movements of the solar panel are accomplished, daily, in accordance with a programmed schedule of consecutive cycles. In this schedule, each cycle has a start time (i.e. sunrise) and a start point that is determined by the sun's direction from the solar panel.
Owner:BEAM GLOBAL
Apparatus and method for plant metabolism manipulation using spectral output
An array or multiple arrays of energy efficient LEDs are configured in proximity to plant life to emit light energy in a variety of photosynthetic promoting frequencies and power outputs. Specific light frequencies are selected after analyzing the photosynthetic properties of the plant of interest. The LEDs are remotely controlled and can be remotely controlled through a handheld device using a GUI adapted for that purpose. A variety of LEDs emitting a variety of photosynthetically useful wavelengths are arrayed together. The array can be controlled to emit pre-dawn and after-sunset glows. The array can also be used to inhibit plant growth by adjusting frequencies.
Owner:BUCOVE JEFFERY +1
Quality control method of sunset abelmoschus root medicinal material as well as extract and preparation of sunset abelmoschus root
ActiveCN103018371AHigh detection sensitivityImprove stabilityComponent separationChromatographic separationMedicine
The invention discloses a quality control method of a sunset abelmoschus root medicinal material, as well as an extract and a preparation of a sunset abelmoschus root. With the adoption of a liquid chromatographic separation technique, the contents of seven flavone components in the sunset abelmoschus root are calculated with the aid of a one-detection multi-evaluation method by calculating a correction factor. The method is high in detection sensitivity and good in stability, can evaluate the quality of the sunset abelmoschus root medicinal material, the extract thereof and the preparation of the sunset abelmoschus root objectively, comprehensively and accurately, can solve the problem that the quality of the medicinal material and the preparation thereof cannot be controlled objectively and reasonably due to the lack of a control, and has a great significance in controlling the quality and ensuring the curative effect.
Owner:JIANGSU SUZHONG PHARM GRP CO LTD +1
Method and device for determining screen display mode
InactiveCN101859554AInstruments for road network navigationCathode-ray tube indicatorsLongitudeComputer science
The embodiment of the invention provides a method and a device for determining a screen display mode, and solves the problems of an inconvenient manual switching mode and an automatic switching mode in the prior art. The method comprises the following steps of: determining local longitude and latitude and current date; determining a sunrise time and a sunset time according to the local longitude and latitude and the current date; and then determining the screen display mode according to the sunrise time, the sunset time and the present time. According to the embodiment of the invention, the screen display mode is determined by determining the sunrise time and the sunset time according to the local longitude and latitude and the present date, so that the screen display mode basically accords with the actual situation.
Owner:厦门高德软件有限公司
Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture for providing a timing apparatus with an almanac memory
Methods, systems and articles of manufacture consistent with certain principles related to the present invention allow a timing unit to control power to one or more electrical circuits based on the geographic location of the timing unit and / or the one or more electrical circuits. The timing unit may receive a code form a user, or other source. The timing unit may determine the geographic location of the timing unit or electrical circuits based on the code, and obtain almanac information associated with the determined geographic location. In an embodiment, the almanac information includes estimated times for a sunrise and sunset at the geographic location. The timing unit may then determine whether a current date and time of day related to such sunrise and sunset times is a trigger time, and control power to electrical circuits accordingly.
Owner:POLLIN ROBERT E
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