Acuity Brands has been granted a patent for a handheld programmer that can replace LED drivers in the field. The device communicates with multiple LED drivers using different protocols, allowing for efficient programming and replacement of LED drivers. GlobalData’s report on Acuity Brands gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Acuity Brands, Electric load control systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Acuity Brands's grant share as of March 2024 was 79%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Handheld programmer for replacing led drivers in the field
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11966213B2) discloses a handheld programmer designed to communicate with multiple programmable LED drivers using different communication protocols. The handheld programmer features a communications module that connects to a first programmable LED driver and several second programmable LED drivers simultaneously through various wireless or wired connections. The processor within the programmer can transition to a read mode upon receiving a button press, providing power to the first LED driver to enter a program mode and read settings. These settings can then be programmed into the multiple second LED drivers simultaneously.
Furthermore, the handheld programmer can store the settings in memory, communicate with the LED drivers via wired or wireless connections, and initiate programming based on user input. The settings include various parameters such as output current, voltage, dimming characteristics, thermal protection protocols, lumen maintenance protocols, end-of-life behavior, auxiliary power output, and dim-to-off settings. The method described in the patent involves establishing communication links between the programmer and LED drivers, reading settings from the first LED driver, establishing connections with multiple second LED drivers, and programming them simultaneously with the settings from the first driver. This innovative approach allows for efficient and synchronized programming of LED drivers from different manufacturers, streamlining the process for users in the lighting industry.
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