H05B47/19

Emergency notification system
11570872 · 2023-01-31 · ·

An emergency notification system for a building is provided. The emergency notification system includes one or more inputs devices mounted throughout the building. The one or more input devices can be configured to receive a manual user-input. The emergency notification system can include one or more output devices mounted throughout the building. The one or more output devices can include a plurality of LED arrays. Each of the plurality of LED arrays can be configured to emit light of a different color to indicate a different type of emergency. The emergency notification system can include one or more control devices configured determine a type of emergency occurring within the building based on the manual user-input. Furthermore, in response to determining the type of emergency, the one or more control devices can activate one of the LED arrays to emit light of a color indicative of the type of emergency.

Solar battery unit and wireless transmitter including solar battery unit

A solar battery unit (100) is provided that includes: a substrate (120); a solar battery (110) attached to a back face of the substrate (120); and a communications module (130) attached to the substrate (120). The communications module (130) includes an antenna (132) disposed so as not to overlap solar cells (115) in the solar battery (110) in a front view.

Solar battery unit and wireless transmitter including solar battery unit

A solar battery unit (100) is provided that includes: a substrate (120); a solar battery (110) attached to a back face of the substrate (120); and a communications module (130) attached to the substrate (120). The communications module (130) includes an antenna (132) disposed so as not to overlap solar cells (115) in the solar battery (110) in a front view.

Visible light sensor configured for detection of glare conditions

A device may be configured to detect a glare condition and may comprise a photo sensing circuit and a visible light sensing circuit. The photo sensing circuit may be configured to periodically generate an illuminance signal that indicates an illuminance value. The visible light sensing circuit may be configured to periodically record images of the space at an exposure time. The device may receive an illuminance signal from the photo sensing circuit and determine a present illuminance based on the illuminance signal. The device may adjust the frequency at which the visible light sensing circuit records images based on the present illuminance. The exposure time may be determined based on the present illuminance and a glare condition type. An image recorded at a respective exposure time may wash out pixels above a certain illuminance value. The device may detect a glare condition at the location of washed out pixels.

Visible light sensor configured for detection of glare conditions

A device may be configured to detect a glare condition and may comprise a photo sensing circuit and a visible light sensing circuit. The photo sensing circuit may be configured to periodically generate an illuminance signal that indicates an illuminance value. The visible light sensing circuit may be configured to periodically record images of the space at an exposure time. The device may receive an illuminance signal from the photo sensing circuit and determine a present illuminance based on the illuminance signal. The device may adjust the frequency at which the visible light sensing circuit records images based on the present illuminance. The exposure time may be determined based on the present illuminance and a glare condition type. An image recorded at a respective exposure time may wash out pixels above a certain illuminance value. The device may detect a glare condition at the location of washed out pixels.

Base for a retrofit remote control device

A remote control device may control electrical loads and/or load control devices of a load control system without accessing electrical wiring. The remote control device may include a control unit and a base that may be configured to be mounted over a paddle actuator of an installed mechanical switch. The base may include a frame, a biasing member, and/or a ribbon portion. The frame may be configured to secure the remote control device thereto. The frame may define a rear surface that is configured to abut a bezel of the mechanical switch. The biasing member may be configured to engage a rear surface of a faceplate of the mechanical switch. The ribbon portion may be configured to attach the biasing member to the frame. The ribbon portion may be configured to extend through a gap between the bezel and the faceplate.

Base for a retrofit remote control device

A remote control device may control electrical loads and/or load control devices of a load control system without accessing electrical wiring. The remote control device may include a control unit and a base that may be configured to be mounted over a paddle actuator of an installed mechanical switch. The base may include a frame, a biasing member, and/or a ribbon portion. The frame may be configured to secure the remote control device thereto. The frame may define a rear surface that is configured to abut a bezel of the mechanical switch. The biasing member may be configured to engage a rear surface of a faceplate of the mechanical switch. The ribbon portion may be configured to attach the biasing member to the frame. The ribbon portion may be configured to extend through a gap between the bezel and the faceplate.

Lighting device having moveable, non-incandescent lamp sticks and a method of operating the lighting device
11713869 · 2023-08-01 · ·

The disclosure provides a lighting device that provides light via one or more non-incandescent lamps that can be moved and arranged while operating. The lighting device includes a non-opaque shroud, or casing, that sits upon a base to create a volume within which the non-incandescent lamps rest and can be moved while still providing light. The non-incandescent lamp can use one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The non-incandescent lamps can provide illumination with minimal heat and low power consumption that contributes to user interaction and can be battery powered. In addition to a non-incandescent lamp, a lighting device having at least one of the non-incandescent lamps is disclosed. Additionally, a lighting system having at least one of the lighting devices and a lighting control application is provided herein.

Lighting device having moveable, non-incandescent lamp sticks and a method of operating the lighting device
11713869 · 2023-08-01 · ·

The disclosure provides a lighting device that provides light via one or more non-incandescent lamps that can be moved and arranged while operating. The lighting device includes a non-opaque shroud, or casing, that sits upon a base to create a volume within which the non-incandescent lamps rest and can be moved while still providing light. The non-incandescent lamp can use one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The non-incandescent lamps can provide illumination with minimal heat and low power consumption that contributes to user interaction and can be battery powered. In addition to a non-incandescent lamp, a lighting device having at least one of the non-incandescent lamps is disclosed. Additionally, a lighting system having at least one of the lighting devices and a lighting control application is provided herein.

Wireless controllable lighting device
11713867 · 2023-08-01 · ·

A lighting device may include a lens, an emitter configured to emit light through the lens, and a reflector. The reflector may define a cavity that extends from a first end to a second end of the reflector. The emitter may be received in the first end of the reflector, and the lens may be attached to the second end of the reflector. The lens may include teeth that extend from a rear surface of a rim of the lens. The reflector may include a collar at the second end, and the collar may include attachment clips that are configured to lock the teeth in place and retain the lens in attachment to the reflector.