Lutron Technology Company LLC (20240334578). COMMISSIONING AND CONTROLLING LOAD CONTROL DEVICES simplified abstract

COMMISSIONING AND CONTROLLING LOAD CONTROL DEVICES

Organization Name

Lutron Technology Company LLC

Inventor(s)

Rhodes B. Baker of Bethlehem PA (US)

Kyle Thomas Barco of Bethlehem PA (US)

Bryan Robert Barnes of Lansdale PA (US)

John H. Bull of Slatington PA (US)

Richard S. Camden of Coopersburg PA (US)

Jordan H. Crafts of Bethlehem PA (US)

David J. Dolan of Coopersburg PA (US)

Jason Groller of Allentown PA (US)

Sanjeev Kumar of Harleysville PA (US)

Jonathan T. Lenz of Emmaus PA (US)

Miguel Aguado Pelaez of London (GB)

Daniel L. Twaddell of Allentown PA (US)

COMMISSIONING AND CONTROLLING LOAD CONTROL DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240334578 titled 'COMMISSIONING AND CONTROLLING LOAD CONTROL DEVICES

The abstract describes a load control system that utilizes control devices associated with each other at different locations to manage load control. These devices include control-source and/or control-target devices. A location beacon is discovered and linked to unique identifiers of control devices, allowing for subsequent control of these devices upon beacon discovery. Communication of beacons can occur through radio frequency signals, visible light communication, and/or audio signals. Visible light communication is used to transmit various types of information to devices in the system, such as link addresses, control instructions, configuration instructions, and network communication details. This information aids in commissioning and controlling the load control system.

• Load control system with control devices at various locations
• Utilization of control-source and control-target devices
• Discovery and association of location beacons with unique identifiers of control devices
• Control of devices upon subsequent discovery of location beacons
• Communication of beacons through radio frequency, visible light, and audio signals
• Visible light communication for transmitting different types of information to devices
• Information in beacons used for commissioning and controlling the load control system

Potential Applications: - Smart home automation - Industrial control systems - Energy management systems

Problems Solved: - Efficient load control in various locations - Seamless communication between control devices - Simplified commissioning and control processes

Benefits: - Enhanced energy efficiency - Streamlined control of devices - Improved system reliability

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Load Control System for Enhanced Energy Management" This technology can be applied in smart homes, industrial settings, and energy management systems to optimize load control and improve overall efficiency. The market implications include increased demand for smart automation solutions and energy-saving technologies.

Questions about Load Control Systems: 1. How does the visible light communication technology enhance the load control system? Visible light communication facilitates the transmission of various types of information to devices in the system, enabling efficient control and management of the load control system.

2. What are the key benefits of using a location beacon in the load control system? The use of a location beacon allows for the discovery and association of control devices, simplifying the control and commissioning processes in the system.

Original Abstract Submitted

a load control system may include control devices capable of being associated with each other at one or more locations for performing load control. control devices may include control-source devices and/or control-target devices. a location beacon may be discovered and a unique identifier in the location beacon may be associated with a unique identifier of one or more control devices. upon subsequent discovery of the location beacon, the associated load control devices may be controlled. the beacons may be communicated via radio frequency signals, visible light communication, and/or audio signals. the visible light communication may be used to communicate other types of information to devices in the load control system. the visible light communication may be used to identify link addresses for communicating with load control devices, load control instructions, load control configuration instructions, network communication information, and/or the like. the information in the beacons may be used to commission and/or control the load control system.