Smart camera-based lighting luminaires with a tunable radiation pattern and spectrum

Current lighting control systems adapt the emitted light intensity levels of multiple luminaires, by using a network that incorporates light- and motion sensors. A more recent evolution is the dynamic control of the color temperature to influence how people feel and perform. However, further innovation on the level of the lighting luminaires and the accompanying sensor technology is needed, to realize the long-standing promise of providing the optimal amount and type of light, where and when it is needed. To reach this goal, novel lighting luminaires will be investigated with a highly flexible and dynamic radiation pattern, similar to projection displays, but with higher efficiency and lower complexity. Also the possibilities of realizing light sources with a very flexible emission spectrum will be tackled. A final target is investigating how such dynamic lighting fixtures can be combined with compact vision modules, and controlled by state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms. The resulting smart lighting systems could further boost the light utilization of current LED-based luminaires. More importantly, such systems will allow unprecedented illumination control in order to optimize lighting quality, comfort, wellbeing and safety; both for indoor and outdoor applications.