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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 29, 2011
David L. Blanchard, Oskalooska, IA (US);
Andrew J. Schembs, Des Moines, IA (US);
Alan W. Sheldon, Pella, IA (US);
David L. Blanchard, Oskalooska, IA (US);
Andrew J. Schembs, Des Moines, IA (US);
Alan W. Sheldon, Pella, IA (US);
Musco Corporation, Oskaloosa, IA (US);
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to the field of large area lighting, such as lighting for sport venues. More specifically, some embodiments of the present invention relate to controlling solid state illumination for various applications including sports lighting, architectural lighting, security lighting, parking, general area, interior, larger area and others. Embodiments according to aspects of the current invention monitor lighting circuits with regard to voltage and current, compare readings with stored models, characterize lighting circuits with regard to stored models for voltage and current, and control lighting circuits in accordance with desirable outcomes.