Method and System for Utilizing Proximity Lighting And Plug Controls For Real Time Location Sensing

摘要

The invention pertains to a method and system which utilizes individual lighting fixtures and electrical plug controls to provide a rigorous and ubiquitous grid of sensors within or around a facility or facilities. The system utilizes a variety of parameters at the tag, lighting and plug controllers and central processor level to provide unique location and tracking information on objects, equipment, and personnel in the facility. The unique aspects of the system provide higher spatial and temporal accuracy and the ability to track high spatial densities of devices.

主权项

1. A system for detecting and generating data reflecting locations of a plurality of subjects comprising:
a first power controller module, said first power controller module including first power input means, first power output means, and intervening, operably connected, first integral power switching means, said first integral power switching means being configured for actuation by a first integral power management module operably connected with said first integral power switching means, said first integral power management module including integral first actuation signal detection and actuation means configured for, in accordance with commands and operational parameters, upon detection of a first actuating signal, actuating said integral power switching means to alter power output through said first power output means from a first power output level to a second power output level; said first integral power control module having integral, operably integrated first memory means for storing said commands and operational parameters for effecting said altering of said first power output through said first power output means, said first memory means being operably connected with said first integral actuation signal detection and actuation means; wherein said first integral actuation signal detection and actuation means is configured for actuation by a first actuation signal from a first RF device, said first actuation signal including a first identification component for identifying a said first actuating signal as a said first actuation signal; wherein said first integral actuation signal detection and actuation means is configured for, upon detecting signals that are other than said first actuation signal, reacting other than in response to a said first actuation signal; and said first integral power management module being further configured for receiving, through network communications interface means, said commands and operational parameters from a remote management system for programming said integral power management module.