Methods and systems for illuminating environments

Details Methods and systems for illuminating environments Methods and systems for illuminating environments

2007-04-17

2007-04-17

O'Shea, Sandra (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

Aircraft

C362S800000, C362S545000, C362S147000, C362S153000, C362S227000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10650476

ABSTRACT:
Provided herein are methods and systems for illuminating environments, including aircraft environments. The methods and systems include facilities for providing both white and non-white illumination, with color and color temperature control, in programmed response to inputs. Methods and systems are also provided for improving the addressing of light systems in a network lighting configuration.

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