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CA2777482A1
CA2777482A1 CA2777482A CA2777482A CA2777482A1 CA 2777482 A1 CA2777482 A1 CA 2777482A1 CA 2777482 A CA2777482 A CA 2777482A CA 2777482 A CA2777482 A CA 2777482A CA 2777482 A1 CA2777482 A1 CA 2777482A1
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Darren G. Delorey
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    • G09EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
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    • G09G3/20Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix no fixed position being assigned to or needed to be assigned to the individual characters or partial characters
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    • G09G3/20Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix no fixed position being assigned to or needed to be assigned to the individual characters or partial characters
    • G09G3/22Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix no fixed position being assigned to or needed to be assigned to the individual characters or partial characters using controlled light sources
    • G09G3/30Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix no fixed position being assigned to or needed to be assigned to the individual characters or partial characters using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels
    • G09G3/32Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix no fixed position being assigned to or needed to be assigned to the individual characters or partial characters using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED]
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
    • H05B47/10Controlling the light source
    • H05B47/155Coordinated control of two or more light sources
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
    • H05B47/10Controlling the light source
    • H05B47/175Controlling the light source by remote control
    • H05B47/19Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
    • H05B47/10Controlling the light source
    • H05B47/175Controlling the light source by remote control
    • H05B47/196Controlling the light source by remote control characterised by user interface arrangements
    • H05B47/1975Gesture control
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Abstract

A system for the simultaneous remote control of one or more individual light sources in real time is described herein. The system can be used in all entertainment environments including music concerts, night clubs, sporting events, festivals, conferences, and the like. The system consists of two different units, a first transceiver unit which communicates with one or more second transceiver units over a wireless network in order to control a remote light source related to the second transceiver unit(s). Both the first and second transceivers communicate with each other using a signal which may be ultra-sonic, sub-sonic, audio or optic, but preferably radio frequency in nature. The control signal that is generated by the first transceiver will simultaneously and individually control the colour, intensity and on time and off time of multiple individual second transceivers and their related light sources in real time in order to produce a visual effect over a large area. The second transceiver(s) will individually communicate their current position and other relevant data gathered from onboard sensors to the first transceiver which issues appropriate signal commands back to the second transceiver(s) and their related remote light source(s) in order to produce visual lighting effects including images, patterns, animations and other such lighting effects. One or more of the second transceiver units will be placed on or attached to one or more audience members or alternatively, be placed on or attached to one or more structures located throughout the entertainment venue.

Description

Technical Field:
This invention relates to remote control applications and entertainment lighting effects.
Background Art:
Lighting effects are used at entertainment venues and activities to engage the audience and influence the overall mood of the experience.
The available patent literature contains a number of patents for devices, which generate and control visual effect displays. Prior art Canadian Patent include CA

(MUELLER, GEORGE G., 2006).
Disclosure of the invention:
The summary of the invention is provided as a guide to understanding the invention. It does not necessarily describe the most generic embodiment of the invention or all species of the invention disclosed herein.
The object of the invention is a system for the simultaneous remote control of one or more individual light sources in real time. This invention advances the current art and addresses the shortcomings of the prior art patents.
Characteristics which demonstrate the advancement of the art include the ability of the system to remotely control multiple individual light sources though out the audience where previously, lighting effects are typically located on or near the stage area of the performers. This allows for a more engaging experience by the audience as they feel they become part of the lighting effects. Additionally, the ability of the system to remotely control the lighting sources removes the need for wired connection to and from the controller and light source.

Brief Description of Drawings:
Fig. 1 is a view of a laptop computer transmitting control signals to remote light sources comprised of personal communication devices in order to produce a large are lighting effect and pattern Fig. 2 is a view of a laptop computer transmitting control signals to remote light sources comprised of wristbands incorporating one or more LEDs Modes for carrying out the invention:
The following detailed description discloses various embodiments and features of the invention. These embodiments and features are meant to be exemplary and not limiting.
Figures 1 to 2 illustrate an exemplary system for the simultaneous remote control of one or more individual light sources in real time at a music concert setting.
Similar systems can be applied to all entertainment environments such as night clubs, festivals, sporting events, conferences and the like.
System for the simultaneous remote control of one or more individual light sources in real time Referring to Fig. 1, a laptop computer 101 incorporating a wireless network circuit runs a software program 102 to design, produce and control multiple remote light sources in order to generate a large area visual lighting effect including images and animations. The laptop computer communicates wirelessly with one more wireless routers 103 which support the wireless communication network over a large area. The wireless routers 103 then transfer the control signals from the laptop computer to the individual light sources 104 which are comprised of one or more personal communication devices running a software application 105 to facilitate the control of the personal communication device's display screen. The laptop computer in conjunction with the wireless routers assigns an individual network address to each of the personal communications devices held by audience members so that each personal communications device can be individually controlled by the laptop computer in real time. The personal communication devices send the laptop computer their current position utilizing an onboard global positioning circuit.
The laptop computer then maps these coordinates to a map of the entertainment venue and in this way generates and transmits individual control signals for each personal communications device in order to produce an image or animation using the display screens of the personal communication devices which corresponds to the image or animation which is generated on the laptop screen. The personal communications device also incorporates an onboard accelerometer circuit and the data from this circuit is transmitted back to the laptop computer for use as audience member motion input to lighting effect schemes such as group gaming animation effects, audience participation meter graphic effects or the like.
Referring to Fig. 2, another embodiment of the system utilizes a wristband 201 incorporating a Bluetooth transceiver circuit or similar means of wireless communication in communication with a personal communications device 202 also incorporating a Bluetooth transceiver or similar means of wireless communication. The personal communication device receives commands from the laptop 203 via the wireless router 204 and transfers these commands to the wristband incorporating one or more LEDs capable of producing multiple colours and varying light intensity. The wristband also incorporates an onboard accelerometer circuit whose motion data is transferred back to the laptop computer via the wireless network.
Conclusion While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Any of the aspects of the invention of the present invention found to offer advantages over the state of the art may be used separately or in any suitable combination to achieve some or all of the benefits of the invention disclosed herein.

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Claims:

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:
1. A system for the simultaneous remote control of one or more individual light sources in real time comprising:
a. a first transceiver unit comprising a means for:
i. encoding, transmitting, receiving and decoding a radio frequency signal, said radio frequency signal comprising of encoded information able to simultaneously control multiple individual remote lighting sources;
ii. producing and controlling a wireless network between said first transceiver unit and one or more second transceiver unit(s) iii. determining the current position of said second transceiver unit(s) iv. producing and controlling visual effect schemes made up of individually remotely controlled light sources b. one or more second transceiver units comprising a means for:
i. encoding, transmitting, receiving and decoding a radio frequency signal, said radio frequency signal comprising encoded information used to control the state of the individually related remote light source(s);
ii. determining the current position of said second transceiver unit(s);
and iii. producing a colour and intensity variable light source(s)
2. The system of claim 1 where in said first transceiver unit comprises of a transmitter/receiver capable of sending command signals to said second transceiver unit(s) and receiving relevant data from said second transceiver unit(s)
3. The system of claim 1 where in said first transceiver unit comprises of a computer or an embedded microprocessor circuit running software to design and produce a lighting effect scheme
4. The system of claim 1 where in said first transceiver unit comprises of a computer or an embedded microprocessor circuit running software to control the overall remote light effect through communication with said first transmitter/receiver
5. The system of claim 1 where in said first transceiver unit comprises of a computer or an embedded microcomputer processor circuit for producing and controlling a wireless network for communication between said first transceiver unit and one or more of said second transceiver unit(s)
6. The system of claim 1 where in said first transceiver unit comprises of one or more remote wireless routers located through out the entertainment venue;
supporting the network communication between said first transceiver unit and said second transceiver unit(s)
7. The system of claim 1 where in said first transceiver unit comprises of a computer or an embedded microprocessor circuit running software to calculate and triangulate the position of said second transceiver unit(s) by analysing their respective signal strengths through out the wireless network
8. The system of claim 1 where in said second transceiver unit(s) comprises of a receiver/transmitter circuit capable of receiving signal commands from said first transceiver unit and transmitting relevant data to said first transceiver unit
9. The system of claim 1 where in said second transceiver unit(s) comprises of an electronic circuit capable of discerning it's current position using a global positioning circuit
10. The system of claim 1 where in said second transceiver unit(s) comprises of an electronic circuit capable of discerning it's movements using an accelerometer sensor and related circuitry
11. The system of claim 1 where in said second transceiver unit(s) comprises an electronic circuit capable of producing and controlling a wireless network for communication between said first transceiver unit and one or more of said second transceiver unit(s)
12. The system of claim 1 where in said second transceiver unit(s) comprises of a circuit capable of controlling the colour and intensity of a light source such as a RGB (red, green, blue) LED (light emitting diode)
13. The system of claim 1 where in said first transceiver unit comprises of a personal communication device incorporating the function of wireless network communications between said first transceiver unit and one or more of said second transceiver unit(s)
14. The system of claim 1 where in said first transceiver unit comprises of a personal communication device running a software application capable of designing and controlling a visual effect made up of said second transceiver unit(s) and their related light source(s)
15. The system of claim 1 where in said second transceiver unit(s) comprises of a personal communication device incorporating the function of wireless network communications between said first transceiver unit and one or more of said second transceiver unit(s)
16. The system of claim 1 where in said second transceiver unit comprises of a personal communication device running a software application capable of decoding commands from said first transceiver units and controlling the onboard visual display of said second transceiver unit
17. The system of claim 1 where in said second transceiver unit comprises of a personal communication device which incorporates a global positioning circuit and a means of communicating data from said circuit to said first transceiver unit
18. The system of claim 1 where in said second transceiver unit comprises of a personal communication device which incorporates an accelerometer circuit and a means of communicating data from said circuit to said first transceiver unit
19. The system of claim 1 where in said second transceiver unit comprises of a personal communication device which incorporates a microphone circuit and a means of communicating data from said circuit to said first transceiver unit
20. The system of claim 1 where in said light source comprises of a wrist band incorporating one or more LEDs capable of producing multiple colours of varying light intensity
21. The system of claim 1 where in said light source comprises of a wrist band incorporating a blue tooth transceiver circuit for communication to said second transmitter/receiver circuit
22. The system of claim 1 where in said light source comprises of a wrist band incorporating an accelerometer circuit whose output data can be transferred wirelessly to said first transceiver unit for use as audience member input
23. The system of claim 1 where in said light source comprises of a wrist band incorporating a microcontroller CPU to produce stand alone lighting effects when control signals from said first transceiver unit are not present
24. The system of claim 1 where in said light source comprises of a wrist band incorporating a microcontroller CPU which runs a software program in conjunction with related circuitry to light up said LEDs to the rhythm of music in a stand alone operation when control signals from said first transceiver unit are not present
25. The system of claim 1 where in said light source comprises of a wrist band incorporating a microcontroller CPU which runs a software program in conjunction with an accelerometer sensor and circuit to light up said LEDs based on the motion of said wristband in a stand alone operation when control signals from said first transceiver unit are not present
26. The system of claim 1 where in said light source comprises of a wrist band incorporating a Bluetooth transceiver circuit for communication to said personal communications device
27. The system of claim 1 where in said personal communications device comprises of a smart phone
28. The system of claim 1 where in said personal communications device comprises of a tablet personal computer
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EP2902993A1 (en) * 2014-01-29 2015-08-05 Provadis Partner für Bildung und Beratung GmbH Wireless teaching system
CN111083862A (en) * 2019-11-26 2020-04-28 灵羲科技(北京)有限公司 Event bracelet control method and device
WO2021028265A1 (en) * 2019-08-12 2021-02-18 Signify Holding B.V. System and methods to provide immersive lighting interaction

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP2902993A1 (en) * 2014-01-29 2015-08-05 Provadis Partner für Bildung und Beratung GmbH Wireless teaching system
WO2021028265A1 (en) * 2019-08-12 2021-02-18 Signify Holding B.V. System and methods to provide immersive lighting interaction
CN111083862A (en) * 2019-11-26 2020-04-28 灵羲科技(北京)有限公司 Event bracelet control method and device

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