Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.v.

Koninklijkle Philips N.v.

Martijn Santbergen

Elmo M A Diederiks

Gerard Hollemans

A multi-dimensional controller () controls the multiple parameters of a lighting system (). A track-ball () that provides three axes of rotation (-), 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 () is optionally provided to indicate divergence from established presets () or recommended operating conditions. Switches () and other control elements are also provided to store or recall preset parameters (), override scheduled lighting settings, and so on.

Multi-dimensional control of lighting parameters

A multi-dimensional controller () controls the multiple parameters of a lighting system (). A track-ball () that provides three axes of rotation (-), 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 () is optionally provided to indicate divergence from established presets () or recommended operating conditions. Switches () and other control elements are also provided to store or recall pre-set parameters (), override scheduled lighting settings, and so on.

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Martijn Santbergen