US5973594A — Multiple optical designs for a multifunction sens…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 231 words

A universal multifunction sensor having multiple optical designs and providing a plurality of parameter sensors in one sensor module which can interface with and control operation of one or more processor control systems in an occupied space networked environment, comprising: a. a passive infrared occupancy sensor; b. an ambient light sensor; c. a common network communications and control processor coupled to a common communication transceiver which are shared in common by the occupancy sensor and the ambient light sensor, such that the multifunction sensor can interface with and control operation of one or more processor control systems in an occupied space networked environment; and d. a segmented lens array comprising a plurality of lens segments forming a lens array for directing infrared radiation onto the passive infrared occupancy sensor, selected from one of the group of segmented lens arrays comprising: a wide view wall mount lens array providing both a wide field of view and both a long and short range detection optical pattern; a hallway wall mount lens array providing a narrow field of view and a long range detection optical pattern; a cubicle wall mount lens array providing a wide field of view and a very short range detection optical pattern; whereby the universal multifunction sensor can be provided with a segmented lens array designed to optimize the field of view and motion detection for a particular mounting application.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 231 words

A universal multifunction sensor having multiple optical designs and providing a plurality of parameter sensors in one sensor module which can interface with and control operation of one or more processor control systems in an occupied space networked environment, comprising: a. a passive infrared occupancy sensor; b. an ambient light sensor; c. a common network communications and control processor coupled to a common communication transceiver which are shared in common by the occupancy sensor and the ambient light sensor, such that the multifunction sensor can interface with and control operation of one or more processor control systems in an occupied space networked environment; and d. a segmented lens array comprising a plurality of lens segments forming a lens array for directing infrared radiation onto the passive infrared occupancy sensor, selected from one of the group of segmented lens arrays comprising: a wide view wall mount lens array providing both a wide field of view and both a long and short range detection optical pattern; a hallway wall mount lens array providing a narrow field of view and a long range detection optical pattern; a cubicle wall mount lens array providing a wide field of view and a very short range detection optical pattern; whereby the universal multifunction sensor can be provided with a segmented lens array designed to optimize the field of view and motion detection for a particular mounting application.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 40 words

A universal multifunction sensor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the group of segmented lens arrays further includes a ceiling mount lens array providing a 360° wide field of view and both a long and short range detection optical pattern.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 20 words

A universal multifunction sensor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of parameter sensors further includes a temperature sensor.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 67 words

A multifunction sensor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the universal multifunction sensor can be mounted in one fixture selected from one of the group of fixtures comprising a wallmount fixture mounted flush upon a wall or in a corner, a ceiling mount fixture mounted flush upon a ceiling, or a wall switch fixture mounted recessed in a wall switch receptacle box mounted recessed in a wall.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 50 words

A universal multifunction sensor as claimed in claim 1, connected in a multifunction network sensor system which further comprises energy management and security controller systems, and a common data communication network which connects to the multifunction sensor and the controller systems to form a local operating network in a building.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 26 words

A universal multifunction sensor as claimed in claim 5, further including a plurality of said multifunction sensors which are placed at different locations throughout the building.

Claim 8

Independent Claim 219 words

A method of providing a universal multifunction sensor with multiple optical designs, wherein the universal multifunction sensor comprises a plurality of parameter sensors in one sensor module which can interface with and control operation of one or more processor control systems in an occupied space networked environment, comprising: a. providing a universal multifunction module with a passive infrared occupancy sensor, an ambient light sensor, and a common network communications and control processor coupled to a common communication transceiver which are shared in common by the occupancy sensor and the ambient light sensor, such that the multifunction sensor can interface with and control operation of one or more processor control systems in an occupied space networked environment; and b. selecting a segmented lens array, comprising a plurality of lens segments forming a lens array for directing infrared radiation onto the passive infrared occupancy sensor, selected from one of the group of segmented lens arrays comprising: a wide view wall mount lens array providing both a wide field of view and both a long and short range optical detection pattern; a hallway wall mount lens array providing a narrow field of view and a long range optical detection pattern; and a cubicle wall mount lens array providing a wide field of view and a very short range optical detection optical pattern.

Claim 9

Independent Claim 219 words

A method of providing a universal multifunction sensor with multiple optical designs, wherein the universal multifunction sensor comprises a plurality of parameter sensors in one sensor module which can interface with and control operation of one or more processor control systems in an occupied space networked environment, comprising: a. providing a universal multifunction module with a passive infrared occupancy sensor, an ambient light sensor, and a common network communications and control processor coupled to a common communication transceiver which are shared in common by the occupancy sensor and the ambient light sensor, such that the multifunction sensor can interface with and control operation of one or more processor control systems in an occupied space networked environment; and b. selecting a segmented lens array, comprising a plurality of lens segments forming a lens array for directing infrared radiation onto the passive infrared occupancy sensor, selected from one of the group of segmented lens arrays comprising: a wide view wall mount lens array providing both a wide field of view and both a long and short range optical detection pattern; a hallway wall mount lens array providing a narrow field of view and a long range optical detection pattern; and a cubicle wall mount lens array providing a wide field of view and a very short range optical detection optical pattern.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 45 words

A method of providing a universal multifunction sensor as claimed in claim 7, wherein the selection group of segmented lens arrays further includes a ceiling mount lens array providing a 360° wide field of view and both a long and short range detection optical pattern.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 18 words

A method of providing a universal sensor as claimed in claim 7, further including providing a temperature sensor.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 71 words

A method of providing a universal multifunction sensor as claimed in claim 7, further including mounting the universal multifunction sensor in one of a group of fixtures selected from the group comprising a wallmount fixture mounted flush upon a wall or in a corner, a ceiling mount fixture mounted flush upon a ceiling, or a wall switch fixture mounted recessed in a wall switch receptacle box mounted recessed in a wall.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 60 words

A method of providing a universal multifunction sensor as claimed in claim 7, further including connecting the universal multifunction sensor in a multifunction network sensor system which further comprises energy management and security controller systems, and a common data communication network which connects to the multifunction sensor and the controller systems to form a local operating network in a building.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 28 words

A method of providing a universal multifunction sensor as claimed in claim 11, further including placing a plurality of said multifunction sensors at different locations throughout the building.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2002-10-25	2003-04-26	2003-10-26	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2006-10-25	2007-04-26	2007-10-26	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2010-10-25	2011-04-26	2011-10-26	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Multiple optical designs for a multifunction sensor

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