Industry Patents

Patent: 8044769

Multi-Dimensional Control of Lighting Parameters

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Patent Number:	8044769
Title:	Multi-Dimensional Control of Lighting Parameters
Abstract:	A multi-dimensional controller (150) controls the multiple parameters of a lighting system (250). A track-ball (100) that provides three axes of rotation (101-103), for example, is used to control each of three lighting parameters, such as chrominance, luminance, and saturation. In like manner, intensity, direction, and diffusion control may be controlled by a device with three degrees of freedom/control. Force-feedback (120) is optionally provided to indicate divergence from established presets (220) or recommended operating conditions. Switches (130) and other control elements are also provided to store or recall pre-set parameters (220), override scheduled lighting settings, and so on.
Country of Issue:	US
First Named Inventor:	Diederiks, Santbergen, Hollemans
Assignee:	Philips Electronics
Continuation or Divisional of:
International Classification:	G05B 19/00
US Classification:	340/5.64
Issue Date:	10-25-2011
Filing Date:	11-18-2005
Application :	11/719691
Notes:
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com:	8044769 at Freepatentsonline
Link to World Patent Family¹:	World Patent Family at European Patent Office
Link to Google Patents¹:	8044769 at Google Patents

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