The present invention relates to a dual function light controller for a lighting system comprising a number of light emitting devices. The dual function light controller acts in a stand-alone mode of operation as an independent light controller controlling the lighting system and acts in a peripheral mode of operation act as a peripheral device which at least partially is controlled by a main controller controlling the lighting system. The dual function light controller comprises user switching means enabling a user to switch between the stand-alone mode of operation and the peripheral mode of operation. The present invention relates also to a lighting system comprising such dual function light control device.

A lighting control system is provided which accepts user lightning commands, generates controls in accordance with predetermined operating policies and directs light fixtures to produce brightness, color, or directional pattern of the light emitted by the light fixtures. The lighting control system determines whether the light emitted by the light fixtures complies with government regulations, and building policies, and insures that controls are adjusted such that all regulations regarding lighting safety and working conditions, as well as building policy and energy management targets are adhered to. In addition, a way to reconcile conflicting user requests for lighting settings is provided.

A system for controlling a plurality of LED lighting fixtures includes a Power over Ethernet (PoE) LED driver coupleable to a PoE switch via a first power and communication link. The PoE LED driver includes a microcontroller for receiving first power and control signals from the PoE switch and for controlling a first LED driver chip to operate an LED lighting fixture in response thereto. An LED slave controller is connected to the PoE LED driver via a second power and communication link. The LED slave controller includes a second LED driver chip for receiving second power and control signals from the microcontroller to operate an LED lighting fixture in response. The first power and control signals are different from the second power and control signals. The first power and communication link is a CAT5/CAT6 cable. The second power and communication link is a CAT5/CAT6 or other cable type.

The communication adaptor (1) comprises a housing configured to be inserted in a profiled track (12) of the light trunking system (11), the housing comprising outer walls, electrical contacts arranged to be exposed onto at least one of the outer walls, the electrical contacts being configured to contact different electrical lines (14) arranged in the profiled track (12), a Power Line Communication interface configured to receive and/or transmit PLC data, the PLC data being conveyed on one or more of the electrical lines (14), an additional interface configured to receive and/or transmit non-PLC data, preferably IP protocol data, and a data converter configured to convert i) PLC data from the Power Line Communication interface into non-PLC data for the additional interface, and/or ii) non-PLC data from the additional interface into PLC data for the Power Line Communication interface.

The invention relates to a method for controlling the operation of an LED luminaire (1) which has a plurality of LEDs (5, 6) as light sources. The method has the following steps: evaluation, by a control unit (3) for the LED luminaire (1), of an electrical signal which is produced by a switch, pushbutton or dimming switch (10) which can be operated by a user (11) and is connected to the control unit (3) and supplied with voltage via an interface (23) of the LED luminaire (1), and variation of the color spectrum of the LED luminaire (1) as a function of the evaluated signal.

Example embodiments relate to a node and a method of controlling devices connected to the node. In example embodiments the devices may be, but are not required to be, lights.

An improved hardware light switch and a system comprising at least one of the light switches and control/monitoring means is disclosed. The improved light switch and system provide a more flexible, convenient and economical means to reduce energy consumption both at the switch and remotely. In a first configuration, the improved light switch comprises an electronic switch, a broadband powerline communication (PLC) transceiver that includes processing ability, a unique MAC address and a TCP/IP stack.

The present invention relates to a system, method, and apparatus for powering intelligent lighting networks. The power for the intelligent lighting network is supplied by Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switches and/or Mid-Spans, which are conditioned by a powered device to distribute power tuned specifically for each, at least one light emitting diode (LED) fixture. The Power-over-Ethernet switch and/or Mid-Span with associated router and wireless access point can be used to communicate with, and power a sensor network that collects data relevant to the intelligent lighting network. Optionally, the Power-over-Ethernet switch and/or Mid-Span can be used to communicate with, and power a network of sensors that collects data relevant to the space the intelligent lighting network is operating in, or can be used to communicate with and power a network of AC wall plugs that can be turned on and off, and various switches, relays, and PLCs, RFID systems, USB hubs, etc.

The techniques described herein relate to methods and apparatus for a power over Ethernet (PoE) light for media applications. The PoE light includes a light, wherein the light requires a wattage of at least 30 watts for proper operation. The PoE light includes a processor configured to control the light. The PoE light includes a port in electrical communication with the processor, wherein the port is configured to receive an Ethernet cable that provides communication with a router, wherein the router provides over the Ethernet cable both: power for the PoE light to operate at the wattage, and data communications for the PoE light so that the processor can transmit and receive data communications according to DMX (Digital Multiplex) protocol so the light can be remotely controlled by a user.

A power sourcing device measures a resistance between the A pairs of an Ethernet cable to determine a first signature resistance value and uses the first signature resistance value to determine whether the device is able to receive power over the Ethernet cable in a manner compliant with the IEEE Power over Ethernet standard. In response to determining that the device can receive power over the Ethernet cable compliant with the standard, the power sourcing device provides power to the device over the Ethernet cable as specified by the standard. In response to determining that the device is not able to receive power over the Ethernet cable as specified by the standard, the power sourcing device uses the first signature resistance to determine a power request for the device and then provides a power signal over the Ethernet cable to the device that is consistent with the power request.