Industry Patents

Patent: 8100550

Method and System for Controlling Light Fixtures

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Patent Number: 8100550 
Title: Method and System for Controlling Light Fixtures 
Abstract: A system and method for controlling a plurality of light fixtures to create light and music, including a processor having a memory. Software is loaded in the memory and is executable by the processor to operate a plurality of light fixtures and at least one music speaker. At least one DMX controller is operable by the software to control the color of at least one of the plurality of light fixtures, the at least one light fixture controllable by the DMX controller including an LED light engine. The system and method generates light and sound displays by operating the lights in synchronization with music played through the music speaker. The color of at least one of the plurality of light fixtures is altered in synchronization with the music by the DMX controller. Also disclosed is a light fixture suitable for use in the light and music displays.  
Country of Issue: US 
First Named Inventor: Harris, Ehresman, Faber, Koren, Archer 
Assignee: Next Step Products 
Continuation or Divisional of: 7553039 
International Classification: F21V 33/00 
US Classification: 362/101 
Issue Date: 01-24-2012 
Filing Date: 05-29-2009 
Application : 12/474755 
Notes:  
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: 8100550 at Freepatentsonline 
Link to World Patent Family1: World Patent Family at European Patent Office 
Link to Google Patents1: 8100550 at Google Patents 

 

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