Television – Camera – system and detail – Camera connected to computer
Reexamination Certificate
2009-03-26
2011-12-20
Tan, Vibol (Department: 2819)
Television
Camera, system and detail
Camera connected to computer
C348S143000, C340S541000, C340S552000, C340S565000, C340S567000, C315S149000, C315S156000, C315S158000, C315S159000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08081216
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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International Searching Authority, Notification of Transmittal of the International Search Report and the Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority, or the Declaration for the corresponding PCT Application No. PCT/CN2009/071028 mailed Jul. 23, 2009.
Cheung Chi Hang
Lu Ming
Wan Shan Mei
Wu Kai Chiu
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Hong Kong Science and Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Tan Vibol
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