A frame is obtained from an image sensor. The frame may include a number of zones, each of which in turn includes a number of pixels. Each one of the pixels may be associated with a pixel value. A pixel change value for each one of the pixels in the frame may be determined based on an average pixel value of the pixel over a number of frames. The pixel change value for each pixel may then be normalized based on an average zone change value for the zone in which the pixel is located. The average zone change value may be based on the pixel change value for each one of the pixels in the zone. By using the average zone change value to normalize the pixel change value, an image frame may be analyzed in an efficient and fast manner.

A method includes the steps of obtaining distance measurements between a device and a number of lighting fixtures, processing the distance measurements to assign coordinates to each one of the lighting fixtures, and facilitating registration of the coordinates of a subset of the lighting fixtures to obtain registered coordinates for all of the lighting fixtures. The coordinates indicate a relative location of each one of the lighting fixtures with respect to one another. The registered coordinates indicate a location of each lighting fixture in a desired coordinate space. Accordingly, a location of a lighting fixture within a desired coordinate space can be easily obtained, which may enable significant additional functionality of the lighting fixture.

Solar powered lamp posts are described. One post includes one or more solar panel assemblies located in an inverted pyramid cavity. The solar panel assemblies are configured to generate energy, for example, by collecting sun light. One or more drone charging stations are also provided which can charge a drone using the energy generated. The post also feature one or more light emitters powered by the energy generated. The post may also include a pyramid structure which supports the solar panel assemblies and the drone charging stations. The pyramid structure can include the solar panel assemblies on outward facing sides and open up to expose the drone charging stations. The solar panel assemblies may include a broom panel array. The array has a multiple power generating panels and a socket which secures each of the power generating panels in a radial direction from a central focal point.

A lighting device system includes light emitters where a battery powers the light emitters. A battery supplies the power for powering the light emitters and a driver is arranged to selectively power the light emitters to adjust an operating parameter of the at least one light emitter based on the charge status of the battery. The driver may be in communication with a GNSS receiver that provides geospatial information used to adjust the at least one parameter. The driver may power the light emitters according to a non-adaptive light level profile and an adaptive light level profile where the light emitters consume less energy when operated under the adaptive light level profile than when operated under the non-adaptive light level profile. A processing device operatively coupled to memory determines, based on a state of charge of the battery, which profile to run.

Provided is a hybrid street light in which an effect of facilitating use, by people, of a space under illumination is obtained. The hybrid street light includes: a support column; a power generation device main unit including, at an upper portion of the support column, a vertical-axis wind turbine power generation device and a solar photovoltaic power generation device; a lighting device installed around the support column and powered by either or both of the power generation devices; and a seat attached to the support column. In the daytime, power is generated by the solar photovoltaic power generation device. The wind turbine power generation device generates power by day and night as long as wind is available. Since the seat is attached to the support column, an effect of facilitating use, by people, of a space under illumination is obtained.

A lighting fixture includes a solid-state light source, a fixture common bus, a driver module, and a control module. The fixture common bus is configured to receive at least one functional module and provide an input signal from the at least one functional module to one or more other modules. The driver module is coupled to the fixture common bus and the solid-state light source, and is configured to receive a power supply signal and provide a drive signal to the solid-state light source based on a driver control signal. The control module is coupled to the fixture common bus and configured to provide the driver control signal via the fixture common bus based on the input signal from the at least one functional module.

A green energy electrical charging station including a support pole; a bench for connecting to and extending from the support pole; a canopy for connecting to the support pole and shading at least a portion of the bench; at least one solar collector on at least a portion of the canopy; at least one wind turbine supported by the pole above the canopy; a battery for electrical association with the at least one solar collector and the at least one wind turbine; a first electrical circuit for delivering electrical power from the at least one wind turbine and solar collector to the battery; at least one electrical outlet located in proximity to the bench; and a second electrical circuit for delivering electrical power from the battery to the electrical outlet.

The invention relates to a portable, skid mounted, wheeled and/or collapsible hybrid-power lighting and energy management system for harsh, remote and/or high latitude locations. The system combines an internal combustion engine (ICE) power source with a direct current power generator and a battery storage system for providing power to light system. The system may also include an ICE heating system and/or renewable solar and/or wind power systems in a manner that improves efficiency and reliability of operation in such locations, while preserving and improving functionality of operation and significantly reducing operator interaction during set-up and operation.

A distributed energy storage system is provided for a total integrated network environment. The system includes: a power server platform; and solid state low voltage lighting panels. The power server provides functions to LED panel lighting. The server works an intelligent gateway between the lighting and a variety of power sources, including conventional grid power. A modular server cabinet provides a grid tie point. Each server element provides a plurality of PCB mounted RJ45 connectors for electrical connection with low voltage panel lighting through network patch cables. The cables terminate between the power server rack and a low voltage panel light to provide 24 VDC power. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

A street light has a hollow standard having a lower end and an upper end. The standard is root mounted at its lower end and supports a lamp and a solar panel. An illumination circuit is mounted in the base compartment and connects a battery to the lamp for control of the lamp. A charging circuit connects the battery to the solar panel and to an electricity connection for charging. A control circuit inside the base compartment controls the brightness. The electricity connection extends from the root portion of the standard for connection of the light to an AC electricity supply. The charging circuit is programmed to connect the battery to the electricity supply at low electricity tariff times and to disconnect the battery from the mains before high electricity tariff times. The charging circuit is programmed to connect the battery to the solar panel for charging during daylight.