Industry Patents

Patent: 8963682

Multi-Dimensional Control of Lighting Parameters

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Patent Number:	8963682
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 preset parameters (220), override scheduled lighting settings, and so on.
Country of Issue:	US
First Named Inventor:	Diederiks, Santbergen, Hollemans
Assignee:	Philips
Continuation or Divisional of:	8044769
International Classification:	H05B 37/02
US Classification:	340/5.64
Issue Date:	02-24-2015
Filing Date:	09-28-2011
Application :	13/247329
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Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com:	8963682 at Freepatentsonline
Link to World Patent Family¹:	World Patent Family at European Patent Office
Link to Google Patents¹:	8963682 at Google Patents

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