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Sunrise (or Sun up) is the moment when the upper limb of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. The term can also refer to the entire process of the solar disk crossing the horizon and its accompanying atmospheric effects.
Automated shade control method and system
ActiveUS7417397B2Keep brightnessReduce brightnessLight dependant control systemsDC motor speed/torque controlRadiometerSolar angle
This invention generally relates to automated shade systems that employ one or more algorithms to provide appropriate solar protection from direct solar penetration; reduce solar heat gain; reduce radiant surface temperatures; control penetration of the solar ray, optimize the interior natural daylighting of a structure and optimize the efficiency of interior lighting systems. The invention additionally comprises a motorized window covering, radiometers, and a central control system that uses algorithms to optimize the interior lighting of a structure. These algorithms include information such as: geodesic coordinates of a building; solar position; solar angle solar radiation; solar penetration angles; solar intensity; the measured brightness and veiling glare across a surface; time, solar altitude, solar azimuth, detected sky conditions, ASHRAE sky models, sunrise and sunset times, surface orientations of windows, incidence angles of the sun striking windows, window covering positions, minimum BTU load and solar heat gain.
Owner:MECHOSHADE SYST LLC
Automated shade control method and system
ActiveUS20060207730A1Reduce brightnessKeep brightnessScreensLight dependant control systemsRadiometerSolar angle
This invention generally relates to automated shade systems that employ one or more algorithms to provide appropriate solar protection from direct solar penetration; reduce solar heat gain; reduce radiant surface temperatures; control penetration of the solar ray, optimize the interior natural daylighting of a structure and optimize the efficiency of interior lighting systems. The invention additionally comprises a motorized window covering, radiometers, and a central control system that uses algorithms to optimize the interior lighting of a structure. These algorithms include information such as: geodesic coordinates of a building; solar position; solar angle solar radiation; solar penetration angles; solar intensity; the measured brightness and veiling glare across a surface; time, solar altitude, solar azimuth, detected sky conditions, ASHRAE sky models, sunrise and sunset times, surface orientations of windows, incidence angles of the sun striking windows, window covering positions, minimum BTU load and solar heat gain.
Owner:MECHOSHADE SYST LLC
Marine lantern controlled by GPS signals
InactiveUS20090129067A1Optimize its energy collectionElectrical apparatusElectric circuit arrangementsAutomatic controlLight equipment
A remotely adjustable lighting device configured to an operational mode customized for the geographic location of the device. The lighting device is powered by a battery provided with solar charging. The lighting device, under control of an integral controller, is turned off and on for an illumination period as a function of both local sunrise and sunset times determined by a combination of time and date information and GPS positioning. The luminosity of the lighting device is autonomously controlled as a function of battery charge and the determined required illumination period. The solar charging system is oriented by the controller to optimize its energy collection by periodical adjustments.
Owner:AUTOMATIC POWER
Sunset timer
InactiveUS20060146652A1Easy to set upEasy to useElectrical apparatusVisual indicationsAutomatic controlLongitude
The present invention generally relates to an electrical timer which automatically controls the activation and deactivation of electrical devices, such as light fixtures, appliances and the like based on the time of sunrise and / or sunset for a particular geographic location. In this regard, the sunrise and / or sunset times for a multitude of different geographic locations is collected and stored in the timer's memory in association with the relevant geographic location. Each geographic location is specified in memory by geographic indicia, such as postal zip code or telephone area code, of its location (e.g., latitude and longitude). The timer of the present invention is programmed to automatically activate and / or deactivate the device to which it is coupled (e.g., lights, appliances, etc.) at the sunset and / or sunrise times stored in memory for each date that is specified in memory.
Owner:HARDWARE INNOVATIONS
Natural air enery saving temperature assist system for central air conditioning / heating system
InactiveUS20090013703A1Shorten the timeLess time running nonstopSpace heating and ventilation safety systemsLighting and heating apparatusMultiple sensorEngineering
A house air conditioning system that operates with outside air. The air conditioning system closes the house and uses air conditioning, when the outside temperature is lower than the inside house air temperature the air conditioning system is turned off, the house or building is opened to the outside and the cooler outside air is drawn through the house using fans. In the morning, before sunrise, the fans will draw outside cool air in from the outside to cool the thermal mass of the house and then closes the house as the outside air heats to trap the cool air within the house to delay air conditioning operation and reduce the overall amount of AC runtime energy required to cool the house. This system can also operate in reverse to heat the home. The system uses multiple sensors and control mechanism to ensure optimal energy savings.
Owner:WERNER RONALD F
System and method for a clock using a time standard where global time works cooperatively with all local time zones
InactiveUS20050105397A1Clear and easy conversionVisual indicationRadio transmissionTime of useSolstice
A global time reckoning system simultaneously indicates local time and global time. The global time reckoning system can be practiced with standard clock timer drivers, including electromechanical and digital clock motors, in combination with a novel global time system clock face to allow a user to reckon time locally or anywhere on the globe without time zone conversion calculations. The global time system clock face has multiple time scales, at least one of which is driven by the clock drive in cooperation with an hour indicator (e.g., an hour hand). The global time system clock face simultaneously displays global time (relative to any location on the globe) and local time. Additionally, the global time reckoning system, with the appropriate clock timer driver is adaptable to indicate a number of other global time related information, including sunrise / sunset, days of the week, lunar phase and solstices / equinoxes.
Owner:TUASON CHRISTOPHER
Method and system for controlling one or more apparatus based on a geographic location
Owner:HALL CHRISTOPHER R
Solar Panel Tracking and Mounting System
InactiveUS20100307479A1Minimise incidence angleImprove energy savingPhotovoltaic supportsSolar heating energyShadowingsEngineering
A method for tracking solar panels includes the steps (a) beginning a tracking cycle substantially at sunrise with adjacent tilting panels all horizontal, (b) tilting the adjacent panels in unison in a first angular direction toward the rising sun at a tilt rate that just avoids shading of adjacent panels, (c) reversing direction of panel tilt at a point that the panels reach either a maximum tilt limited by mechanical design, or the panel surfaces are orthogonal to the rising sun, (d) tilting the adjacent panels in a second angular direction, following movement of the sun and keeping the surface of the panels at right angles to the sun's position, until a point is reached that shadowing is imminent from the angle of the setting sun, and (e) reversing direction of panel tilt again to the first angular direction, adjusting tilt as the sun sets to avoid shading until the panels are again horizontal.
Owner:GRAVITAS GROUP
Apparatus and method of operating a luminaire
ActiveUS20140028198A1Improve performanceMinimize impactElectrical apparatusElectroluminescent light sourcesMicrocontrollerTransducer
An illumination system verifies whether one or more aspects of an output signal provided by a photosensitive transducer fall within a threshold of an expected value for the aspect. The aspect may include a sunrise time, a sunset time, a dawn time, a dusk time, a solar noon time, a solar midnight time, or similar. Upon verification the illumination system uses a microcontroller to adjust one or more output parameters of a solid-state light source responsive to the output signal provided by the photosensitive transducer. Where verification is not possible, the illumination system uses the microcontroller to adjust one or more output parameters of the solid-state light source responsive to a schedule.
Owner:EXPRESS IMAGING SYST
System to remotely control and monitor devices and data
InactiveUS20020198978A1Digital computer detailsData switching networksDigital dataOperational system
A system to remotely control and monitor devices and data uses a Remote Control Unit having a plurality of modules. A mainboard is the primary intersection point for integrating all the modules. A Power Supply System to provide power to the Remote Control Unit. One or more Communication Modules is used to transfer data to and from the Remote Control Unit. An Output Control Module is provided which receive signals from the mainboard to control operation of the devices. An Input Control Module is used to receive operation commands from push buttons or switches of the system. A Monitoring Input Module is provided which allows for the monitoring of both analog and digital data. An Operating System is programmed in the RCU. The OS manages the data received from monitored inputs, communication modules, other input modules, and local user interface, prepares and uploads data to the communications modules required to be sent out, performs various on and off functions of the outputs at required times, runs internal calculations for sunrise and sunset, date and time upkeep, and operates a display of a local user interface. A Remote User Interface (RUI) is used to send and receive commands and information to or from the system wherein information, data and commands may come directly from or to the RCUs, and a PC with Control and Monitoring Software (CMS) connected to the system.
Owner:WATKINS GREGG S
Solar Tracking for Terrestrial Solar Arrays with Variable Start and Stop Positions
An automated method causes a terrestrial solar cell array to track the sun. The solar cell system includes motors that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun, wherein a first motor adjusts the inclination angle of the array relative to the surface of the earth and a second motor rotates the array about an axis substantially perpendicular to that surface. The method includes (a) using a software algorithm to predict a position of the sun at a future time; (b) using a computer model to determine respective positions for the motors corresponding to the solar cell array being substantially aligned with the sun at the future time; and (c) activating and operating the motors at respective particular speeds so that at the future time the solar cell array is substantially aligned with the sun. The future time may correspond to any time during operation. An initial future time may correspond to a start up time after sunrise at which point the solar cell is to begin tracking the sun.
Owner:SUNCORE PHOTOVOLTAICS
Marine lantern controlled by GPS signals
InactiveUS7798669B2Electrical apparatusElectric circuit arrangementsLight equipmentAutomatic control
A remotely adjustable lighting device configured to an operational mode customized for the geographic location of the device. The lighting device is powered by a battery provided with solar charging. The lighting device, under control of an integral controller, is turned off and on for an illumination period as a function of both local sunrise and sunset times determined by a combination of time and date information and GPS positioning. The luminosity of the lighting device is autonomously controlled as a function of battery charge and the determined required illumination period. The solar charging system is oriented by the controller to optimize its energy collection by periodical adjustments.
Owner:AUTOMATIC POWER
Lighting System Using Gps Receiver
InactiveUS20080278100A1Reduce manufacturing costReduce component countElectric/electromagnetic visible signallingElectric light circuit arrangementGps receiverEngineering
A lighting system using a GPS receiver is provided. The lighting system includes: a GPS receiver for calculating sunrise time and sunset time from an inputted GPS signal and outputting an on / off signal and a satellite detection indicating signal according to the calculated sunrise time and sunset time; a security light configured to be turned on / off in response to the on / off signal; and an LED configured to be turned on / off in response to the satellite detection indicating signal. Accordingly, the GPS receiver itself receives GPS satellite signal, sunrise time and sunset time are automatically calculated from the received position information and reception information by using a baseband processor, and a security light is turned on / off at the calculated sunrise and sunset time, so that the number of components is greatly reduced.
Owner:STWOL CO LTD
Angular twilight clock
Owner:SKYCLOCK
Apparatus and method for controlling keypad backlight of mobile phone
InactiveUS20070173297A1Saving powerSave battery powerPower managementEnergy efficient ICTEngineeringSunset
The present invention controls the keypad backlight of the mobile phone so as to avoid the waste of battery power, resulting in increases of the operation use time and user convenience. The method for controlling keypad backlight of a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes determining whether or to turn on the keypad backlight by comparing a present time with a sunrise time and a sunset time of a present country and season when an event requiring to turn on or off the keypad backlight occurs, and controlling the keypad backlight to be turned on or off based on the determination.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Localized broadcast information based on call related information
InactiveUS7079631B1Easy to storeSpecial service for subscribersAutomatic call-answering/message-recording/conversation-recordingModem deviceRelevant information
A method and apparatus for accessing an one of a plurality of highly localized weather broadcasts based on the reception by a weather forecast service of call related information (e.g., Caller ID information) relating to an incoming call. A server associated with the weather service includes separate weather forecasts each based on call related information, e.g., an area code and / or exchange number. The highly localized weather forecast may be downloaded in analog or digital form, and may be played as received by a caller or stored for later playback. An off-line automatic dialer and record control module establishes a telephone call to a weather server at a predetermined time, e.g., just before sunrise, and automatically activates the downloading and storage of the weather forecast without further instruction required by the user. This allows the provision of a highly localized weather broadcast system which is capable of forecast resolution at least down to the locality of a particular exchange in a particular area code, while at the same time having the capability of being commonly located at a single telephone number. The highly localized weather forecasts may be accessed real-time for immediate audible play, or off-line by downloading a particularly chosen weather forecast while the customer premises equipment is off-line. The weather forecast may be downloaded in audible form and recorded at the customer premises equipment, or with the use of modems may be digitally downloaded to storage in the customer premises equipment for later playback.
Owner:AVAGO TECH WIRELESS IP SINGAPORE PTE +1
Method and system for controlling one or more apparatus based on a geographic location
A method and device that controls one or more apparatus in relation to the expected time of sunrise and sunset at the location of the apparatus. The operator enters a geographic location identifier, such as a zip code or telephone area code, and the controller computes the expected time of sunrise and sunset at the corresponding geographic location. The controller is configured to translate the entered geographic location code into the offset times, based upon the latitude and longitude of the location. The controller is able to either directly retrieve stored time offsets or it retrieves the latitude and longitude that corresponds to the entered geographic location code and determines the time offset from that latitude and longitude.
Owner:HALL CHRISTOPHER R
Lighting system using GPS receiver
InactiveUS7659676B2Reduce manufacturing costReduce component countElectric/electromagnetic visible signallingElectric light circuit arrangementGps receiverEngineering
Owner:STWOL CO LTD
Sunset Timer with Random Automatic Mode
InactiveUS20090190443A1Easy to set upEasy to useMechanical clocksVisual indicationsAutomatic controlLongitude
Owner:JG DIGITAL TECH
Photovoltaic power station super short term power prediction method based on least square method
ActiveCN103390902AMeet needsCalculations are reliableClimate change adaptationSingle network parallel feeding arrangementsEngineeringPredicting performance
Owner:STATE GRID CORP OF CHINA +2
Sun tracking solar panels
A system is provided for maximizing solar energy utilization by moving a solar panel to track movement of the sun from sunrise to sunset. Preferably, the solar panel is inclined from the horizontal plane by a fixed angle of about ten degrees. And, movements of the solar panel are accomplished, daily, in accordance with a programmed schedule of consecutive cycles. In this schedule, each cycle has a start time (i.e. sunrise) and a start point that is determined by the sun's direction from the solar panel.
Owner:BEAM GLOBAL
Apparatus and system for emitting light using a grid light engine
Lighting apparatus may comprise elongated segments interconnected perpendicularly to form a grid light engine, each segment comprising groups of LEDs on both sides such that, when interconnected together, the grid light engine is operable to emit light inwardly to a plurality of grid squares formed by the segments. The apparatus may further comprise a back panel light engine comprising LEDs, the back panel light engine being coupled adjacent to the grid and operable to emit light from its LEDs through the grid. This architecture can allow for light from different sets of LEDs to be projected in different directions. When the different sets of LEDs emit different spectrum outputs, the light fixture can appear visually different depending upon the viewers' perspective. When the different sets of LEDs are controlled separately, visual effects such as the appearance of depth, sunrises and sunsets can be generated.
Owner:ARKALUMEN
Method and device for automatic tracking sun according to time controlled
InactiveCN1693818AImprove tracking accuracyUndisturbedSolar heat devicesPosition/direction controlSolar industryElectric machine
The invention relates to a method and a device to automatically track sun according to time control. Based on the basic principle of earth running around sun, the real sun time and declination angle would be calculated. Thus, the elevation and the track running time would be calculated from sunrise to sundown, and the relationship of the tracking running of that day and the next day as well. Then, it would return to the location of sunrise when sundown. The track device is made up of elevation track driver and location track driver. The drivers are made up of reducer that use micro deceleration electromotor or step motor as power a Solar energy collector is fixed on the driver by supporting. The electric machine is controlled by computer. The invention is easy to make, low cost, convenience to maintain, and has a broad application range.
Owner:王新庚
Method and device for regulating screen brightness of intelligent electronic device
InactiveCN103347247AAutomatically adjust the brightness effectSubstation equipmentLocation information based serviceTime informationUser needs
The invention discloses a method and device for regulating screen brightness of an intelligent electronic device. The method can include the steps that latitude and longitude information and time information are extracted from current position information of the intelligent electronic device; by the utilization of the latitude and longitude information, sunrise and sunset situations of the current position and the current weather situation of the current position are acquired; the screen brightness of the intelligent electronic device is regulated according to the sunrise and sunset situations and the current weather situation. The method and device for regulating screen brightness of the intelligent electronic device can solve the problem that inconvenience is caused when a user needs to repeatedly regulate the screen brightness outdoors because of influences of different time conditions and different weather conditions.
Owner:SHENZHEN LINGHUA DATA INFORMATION CO LTD
Mixing breeding method of fish and duck in paddy field
InactiveCN101683062AReduce pestsPromote growthClimate change adaptationPisciculture and aquariaOryzaFishery
The invention discloses a mixing breeding method of fish and ducks in a paddy field and relates to a comprehensive utilizing method of planting and breeding, which comprises the following steps: (1) preparing the paddy field, ditching a ditch with the depth of 50-120cm and the width of 30-120cm in the paddy field and digging a pit with the depth of at least 120cm, the width of at least 180cm and the length adapted to the length of the south end of the paddy field at the south end of the paddy field, wherein a pit opening is as high as the bottom surface of the ditch; filling water till water height is 10-30cm above than the surface of the paddy field; (2) three days after seedlings are planted in the paddy field, breeding 15 to 18 ducklings per mu at the breeding time between sunrise and sunset each day; (3) five days after the seedlings are planted in the paddy field, breeding 50-150 kilograms of fish fries per mu once; (4) before harvest, draining the water in the paddy field, leading all fishes to enter the pit and acquiring the fishes; (5) after the fishes are acquired, breeding a duck every day; after rice is harvested, keeping breeding the duck every day and feeding rice grains left in the field; and after the rice grains are eaten up by the duck, acquiring the duck. The invention improves the utilization benefits of the farmland and increases the economic income of farmers.
Owner:陈启龙
Solar Cell Design and Methods of Manufacture
A solar cell has a first surface and the second surface areas. The first surface is a semi-cylindrical area or modified semi-cylindrical area. The first surface is a flattened area. Sunlight strikes the semi-cylindrical area of the solar cell surface with a maximum incident angle from sunrise to sunset. A mirror may be attached on the top surface of the solar cell to further improve the efficiency.
Owner:SOLTRIUM TECH LTD SHENZHEN
Cyclical, aquarium and terrarium light
Owner:LEVINE MATTHEW B
Timepiece from which sunrise and sunset time can be determined
Disclosed is a timepiece from which a sunrise and sunset time along with the position of the sun can be determined. The sunrise time and the sunset time are changed according to the season and the latitude of the place where one man the time. People acquire the sunrise and sunset time from the news of a television or a newspaper. According to the enlargement of cities, underground activities and the degree of building closure are increased to shield the sun. The timepiece of the present invention comprises a circular hour plate which rotates once per 24 hours. Also included is a sunrise and sunset time designating section (21) for indicating the sunrise time and the sunset time for each month. Through the timepiece of the present invention, the present time, the position of the sun at the present time, the sunrise and sunset time can be appreciated. In particular, the external state of the day or night can be easily distinguished by the people in the underground and in a closed building, through using the timepiece of the present invention.
Owner:TIMESPACE SYST
Astronomical calculations in lighting control panel with pre-populated cities
An electrical distribution system for selectively connecting an electrical power source to a load device uses astronomical calculations. The system comprises a switching device electrically connected between an electrical power source and a load device for selectively delivering electrical power to the load device. A control system controls operation of the switching device. The control system comprises a programmed controller for commanding operation of the switching device in accordance with a scheduling routine stored in a memory. The scheduling routine enables control of the switching device based on sunrise and sunset time. The memory further comprises a database of a plurality of geographic locations and coordinate information for the plurality of geographic locations. The control system further comprises a setup routine comprising a user interface enabling a user to select one of the plurality of geographic locations and a manager routine automatically determining sunrise and sunset times using the coordinate information for the selected geographic location and providing the sunrise and sunset times to the scheduling routine.
Owner:SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION INC
Sun tracking solar panels
A system is provided for maximizing solar energy utilization by moving a solar panel to track movement of the sun from sunrise to sunset. Preferably, the solar panel is inclined from the horizontal plane by a fixed angle of about ten degrees. And, movements of the solar panel are accomplished, daily, in accordance with a programmed schedule of consecutive cycles. In this schedule, each cycle has a start time (i.e. sunrise) and a start point that is determined by the sun's direction from the solar panel.
Owner:BEAM GLOBAL
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