Method and apparatus for distributed lighting control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8860561
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13360072

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In one aspect, the present invention provides control for a distributed lighting network, for selectively reducing an aggregate electrical load of the distributed lighting network according to a defined lighting reduction pattern. Among the several advantages of the provided control is the ability to define via the pattern which lamps are involved in load shedding, and how they are controlled to shed load. In another aspect, the present invention provides control for a distributed lighting network, for visibly signaling persons within sight of one or more lamps within the distributed lighting network. Among the several advantages of the provided control is the ability to provide emergency or other public safety signaling to persons that might not otherwise be alerted to an existing or impending danger.

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SENSUS USA INC8537 SIX FORKS ROAD SUITE 400 RALEIGH NC 27615

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Atkins, Christopher Wake Forest, US 3 15
Cantrell, Bobby Staunton, US 1 9
Ellis, Todd Morrisville, US 10 354

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