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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2003
Kevin J. Dowling, Westford, MA (US);
Frederick M. Morgan, Quincy, MA (US);
Ihor A. Lys, Milton, MA (US);
Michael K. Blackwell, Milton, MA (US);
Kevin J. Dowling, Westford, MA (US);
Frederick M. Morgan, Quincy, MA (US);
Ihor A. Lys, Milton, MA (US);
Michael K. Blackwell, Milton, MA (US);
Color Kinetics Incorporated, Boston, MA (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to smart lighting devices bearing processors, and networks comprising smart lighting devices, capable of providing illumination, and detecting stimuli with sensors and/or sending signals. Sensors and emitters can, in some embodiments, be removed and added in a modular fashion. Smart lighting devices and smart lighting networks can be used for communication purposes, building automation, systems monitoring, and a variety of other functions.