Lighting control system and method

Television – Camera – system and detail – Camera connected to computer

Reexamination Certificate

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C348S143000, C340S541000, C340S552000, C340S565000, C340S567000, C315S149000, C315S156000, C315S158000, C315S159000

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ABSTRACT:
A lighting control system for controlling the lighting of a predetermined area is provided. According to one embodiment, the lighting control system comprises one or more light sources positioned in the predetermined area, the light source configured to include adjustable light intensity; a camera positioned and configured to capture an image of the predetermined area; and a controller in operable communication with the one or more light sources and the camera, the controller configured to control the one or more light sources and adjust the light intensity of the light source. The controller is configured to operate in a closed control loop to automatically adjust the lighting conditions of a predetermined area or environment. A false alarm checking process checks for temporary or localized events to prevent unnecessary lighting adjustments.

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