US 8,734,163 B1
`(10) Patent No.:
`a2) United States Patent
`Gordinetal.
`(45) Date of Patent:
`May27, 2014
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`US008734163B1
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`(54) APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR
`ON-SITE EVALUATION OF ILLUMINATION
`SCHEMEUSING A MOBILE LIGHTING
`EVALUATION SYSTEM
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`(75)
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`Inventors: Myron Gordin, Oskaloosa, IA (US);
`Matthew D. Drost, Oskaloosa, [A (US);
`Joel D. Rozendaal, Lynville, LA (US);
`Brian P. Wan, Pella, TA (US); Ross A.
`McCombs,Oskaloosa, IA (US);
`Bradley W. Lepley, Newton, IA (US);
`Andrew J. Schembs, Des Moines, [A
`(US)
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`(73) Assignee: Musco Corporation, Oskaloosa, [A
`(US)
`Subject to any disclaimer, the term ofthis
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`patent is extended or adjusted under 35
`U.S.C. 154(b) by 844 days.
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`(*) Notice:
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`(21) Appl. No.: 12/604,572
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`22)
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`Filed:
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`Related U.S. Application Data
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`(60) Provisional application No. 61/173,486,filed on Apr.
`28, 2009.
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`5oct nubesh
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`3,700,877 A * 10/1972 Wilson Jeecenteeseessenenseees 362/300
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`3/1982 Mitchell oo... 362/249.09
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`11/1982 Spalti
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`12/1987 Gordinet al.
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`5/1994 Gordinetal.
`5,373,346 A
`12/1994 Hocker
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`Primary Examiner — KeshaFrisby
`(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — McKee, Voorhees & Sease
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`ABSTRACT
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`57
`67)
`Apparatus, methods, and systems for a novel approach to
`on-site
`evaluation and demonstration of
`illumination
`schemesto fit the unique needsofa defined area or object. The
`Int. Cl.
`system provides a versatile method ofproducing a wide range
`GO9B 25/00
`of illumination schemes from a limited number of compo-
`(52) U.S. Cl.
`nents and allows for optional add-on features or replaceable
`USPC ciccceseeeessessesseseeceeceeceeceeceeeeseeseeseenes 434/367
`modules to simulate various lighting characteristics from
`(58) Field of Classification Search
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`USPC vececccccccccssesteteteee 434/365, 367; 362/227, 234——-various types of lighting fixtures, including commercially
`See applicationfile for complete search history.
`available fixtures or custom fixtures. Methods of wireless
`control described herein help to achieve the purpose of the
`mobile lighting evaluation system in that a system operator
`may evaluate and/or demonstrate illumination schemes from
`a convenient remote location.
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`(51)
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`(56)
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`(2006.01)
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`APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR
`ON-SITE EVALUATION OF ILLUMINATION
`SCHEME USING A MOBILE LIGHTING
`EVALUATION SYSTEM
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`CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED
`APPLICATIONS
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`This application claimspriority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to
`provisional U.S. application Ser. No. 61/173,486, filed Apr.
`28, 2009, hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
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`I]. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
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`Field of Invention
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`The present invention relates to illumination for various
`lighting applications including but not limited to architec-
`tural, security, parking, generalarea, interior, larger area and
`others. More specifically, the field of the invention relates to
`creating a plurality of illumination schemesusing solid-state
`light sources and wireless control methods, butis not limited
`to such.
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`In the current state oftheart, field testing of lighting equip-
`ment is sometimes performed by a manufactureror lighting
`designer. The lighting manufacturer may use information
`from field testing to improvethefixture performanceor create
`data sheets for the lighting designer(s) to use with, for
`example, computer-based light modeling (e.g., AGi32 mod-
`eling software available from Lighting Analysts, Inc., Little-
`ton, Colo., U.S.). The lighting designer(s), in turn, may per-
`form separate or independenttesting of a lighting fixture to
`verify the performance standards published by the manufac-
`turer. In someinstances where testing or computer modeling
`does notyield satisfactory results, a preliminary lighting sys-
`tem may be built to determine if the selected components
`adequately address the needs of the area or object(s) to be
`illuminated. However, this approach1s limitedto the selected
`fixtures used in the preliminary system and does not provide
`for easy or simple field modifications to evaluate other pos-
`sible solutions. If a modified illumination schemeis needed,
`the fixtures for the new scheme may needto be purchased or
`specially ordered and may cause delays, additional expense,
`and additional setup time; or possibly require a completely
`new preliminary lighting system. This cycle may be repeated
`for an application for multiple illumination schemesuntil the
`desired results are achieved.
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`Aspreviously stated, a computer-based lighting model of
`an illumination scheme is often created by the lighting
`designer. However, since the generatedlighting modelis typi-
`cally based on inputs from a variety of sources, it is subject to
`error. For example, if the lighting performance information is
`inaccurate, ifthe site topographyis different than anticipated,
`orif some other disparate condition exists then the model may
`not accurately represent the light distribution of the final
`installed system. Further, some unique site conditions or spe-
`cial needs of the lighting system may be difficult for the
`modeling software to create or represent. Even if it is within
`the design capabilities of the software, the amount of time
`required by the designer to defineor replicate the site condi-
`tion may be impractical for the projects needs. Still further,
`the presentation or output documentation of the lighting
`model may be difficult for a customer to understand or com-
`pletely visualize, even when presented as a photo rendering
`modelor 3-D graphics.
`For example, a customer may be undecided on the best
`illumination scheme for an application. While a lighting
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`model mayassist in making somedecisions, an on-site evalu-
`ation of the lighting system may be needed. However, an
`on-site representation ofthe proposedlighting system may be
`difficult to enable without considerable planning, equipment
`setup, and preliminary testing ofthe system prior to customer
`viewing. In addition, demonstrating to the customer options
`between various proposed illumination schemes maybe dif-
`ficult without considerable downtime while fixtures are
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`replaced with different components(e.g., light sources). As a
`result, the customer may lose confidence in the designer or
`manufacturer’s ability to deliver the desired lighting system
`that will meet their expectations.
`As another example, a customer may not be knowledge-
`able about advances in lighting technology and may benefit
`from an on-site evaluation of the performance of fixture(s)
`using different
`technologies (e.g.,
`reflectors, diffusers).
`Again, a limitation of on-site evaluation of illumination
`schemes in the current state of the art is the required setup
`time to adapta fixture,or plurality of fixtures, for a temporary
`installation.
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`Asanother example, an on-site presentation and evaluation
`of a proposedillumination scheme maybe required as part of
`a contract. In the current state of the art, such an on-site
`demonstration may be difficult and expensive toinstall for a
`temporary period.In addition, the lighting equipment needed
`for the presentation may need to be specially purchased. Ifthe
`customerrequests changesto the system basedonthe presen-
`tation, then additional lighting equipment may need to be
`purchased andthe presentation repeated. This may result in
`extra expense and frustration for the designer and/or cus-
`tomer.
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`As another example, fixtures that are commercially avail-
`able may bepreset or designed for a particular use or appli-
`cation and maynot adapt well to field modifications to effect
`alternative illumination schemes. The designer may be lim-
`ited to the tools or equipment available at the site to modify
`the lighting equipment for the unique needs ofthe site. As
`such, an existing concern for the designer and customeris
`whetheror not the modifications performedin the field may
`bereplicated at the manufacturer for a permanentinstallation.
`Thus, there is room for improvementin theart.
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`Il. SUMMARY OF INVENTION
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`The apparatus, methods, and systems described herein pro-
`vide for a novel approach to on-site evaluation and demon-
`stration of illumination schemesto fit the unique needs of a
`defined application, area, or object. Aspects according to the
`present invention provide for a wide range of illumination
`schemesfrom a limited number of components, and allow for
`optional add-on features or replaceable modules to simulate
`variouslighting characteristics from varioustypes oflighting
`fixtures, resulting in a versatile lighting system. Wireless
`control ofthe lighting system mayfurther the versatility ofthe
`system and add to the ease with which the lighting system
`mayproduceillumination schemesto fit the unique needs of
`a defined application, area, or object.
`It is therefore a principle object, feature, advantage, or
`aspectofthe present invention to improve overthe state ofthe
`art and/or to solve problemsanddeficienciesin the state ofthe
`art.
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`Further objects, features, advantages, or aspects of the
`present invention may include one or moreof:
`a. means and/or methods for providing on-site evaluation
`of a lighting scheme,
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`b. means and/or methods for producing fromarelatively FIGS. 8A and 8B diagrammatically illustrate the interac-
`small number of components a variety of lighting char-
`tion between components of the power cabinet and control
`acteristics which may include any of, but is not limited
`panel illustrated in FIGS. 7A-B, fixtures illustrated in FIGS.
`to, the following:
`2A and 2B, and wireless networking components according
`1. illumination level,
`to the alternative exemplary embodiment.
`ii. color (where color is characterized in terms of color
`FIG.9 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of one pos-
`temperature),
`sible wireless controller user interface according to the alter-
`ili. beam shape and/or distribution, and
`native exemplary embodiment.
`iv. modeling of illuminated objects;
`FIG.10 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of an alter-
`c. means and/or methods for centralizing control of the
`native wireless controller user interface accordingto thealter-
`components suchthat:
`native exemplary embodiment.
`i. control of the lighting system maybefacilitated from
`at least one of the componentsofthe lighting system,
`and/or
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`ii. control of the lighting system maybefacilitated from
`a geographically remote location;
`d. means and/or methods for providing user feedback of
`operating parameters which may include any of, but is
`not limited to, the following:
`i. active light source(s),
`il. power consumption,
`ili. rated wattage, and
`iv. relative operating powerlevel; and
`e. means and/or methods for providing portability of the
`lighting system.
`These and other objects, features, advantages, or aspects of
`the present invention will become more apparent with refer-
`ence to the accompanying specification.
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`IH. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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`and are summarized below.
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`FIG.1 illustrates a perspective view diagram of an over-
`view of a mobile lighting evaluation system according to one
`or more exemplary embodiments.
`FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate enlarged perspective views of
`onepossible lighting fixture used in the mobilelighting evalu-
`ation system illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 2A illustrates an
`assembled fixture whereas FIG. 2B illustrates the fixture of
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`FIG.2A with inserts and/or lenses removedsuchthat an array
`of light sources maybeillustrated.
`FIGS. 3A-C illustrate perspective views of variousfixture
`mounts for use with, for example, the fixture of FIGS. 2A and
`2B and/orin the mobile lighting evaluation system illustrated
`in FIG. 1.
`FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate perspective views of a power
`cabinet and control panel in mountedposition for use in the
`mobile lighting evaluation system illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG.
`4A illustrates one possible method of housing the control
`panel whennotin use whereas FIG.4Billustrates, by way of
`portions of the power cabinet removed, various components
`associated with the power cabinet and control panel.
`FIGS. 5A and 5B diagrammatically illustrate the interac-
`tion between components of the power cabinet and control
`panelillustrated in FIGS. 4A and 4B, andfixturesillustrated
`in FIGS. 2A and 2B.
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`FIG.6 illustrates an enlarged front elevation view of one
`possible user interface of the control panel illustrated in
`FIGS. 4A and 4B.
`FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate perspective views of compo-
`nents of a mobilelighting evaluation system according to an
`alternative exemplary embodiment. FIG. 7A illustrates the
`system in short range mode whereas FIG.7Billustrates the
`system in long range mode.
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`To further the understanding of the present invention, spe-
`cific exemplary embodiments according to the present inven-
`tion will be described in detail. Frequent mention will be
`madein this description to the drawings. Reference numbers,
`letters, or captions will be used to indicate certain parts or
`locations in the drawings. The same reference numbers, let-
`ters, or captions will be used to indicate the sameparts or
`locations throughout the drawings.
`Aspects according to the present invention envision meth-
`ods of producing a wide range of illumination schemes using
`a limited numberofphysical components designed to be both
`mobile and weather-hardy. Various aspects of solid-state
`lighting technology may be demonstrated in a wide range of
`venues for purposes of marketing, diagnostics, education, or
`otherwise. It is of note, however, that the exemplary embodi-
`ments, options, and alternatives described herein are by way
`of example and not by wayoflimitation.
`Ashasbeenstated, there are a variety ofmethods currently
`available to evaluate a particular illumination scheme; field
`testing and computer modeling are two such methods. While
`such methods may produce quantifiable results (e.g., light
`uniformity) that are readily understoodbya lighting engineer
`or designer, quantifiable results rarely provide a customer
`with an understanding of the aesthetics of an illumination
`scheme(e.g., perceived softness of light). Thus, it is some-
`times beneficial to visually demonstrate how quantifiable
`inputs (e.g., power level, color properties, beam shape,etc.)
`affect a customer’s impression of an illumination scheme.
`Even customers with significant knowledgeoflighting prop-
`erties may benefit from a visual demonstration ofhow various
`inputs may affect the overall illumination schemefor a par-
`ticular application, even if the demonstration1s notto the full
`scale of the installed lighting system. For example, a cus-
`tomer maybeable to readily visualize what a given illumi-
`nation schemelooks like whenilluminating an interior stair-
`well, but the customer maynot beable the visualize what that
`same illumination scheme looks like when illuminating an
`exterior brick wall.
`The mobile lighting evaluation system according to at least
`one aspect of the present invention may provide many poten-
`tial benefits in addition to the aforementioned: allowing
`potential purchasers/users to see differences between various
`lighting schemes, allowing specifications for a lighting sys-
`tem to be more accurately determined, allowing potential
`purchasers/users to appreciate the benefits of solid-state (or
`other types) lighting, allowing potential purchasers/users to
`develop an understanding of how inputs such as intensity
`level, color properties, and/or beam shape affect a lighting
`scheme; it may be used in applications wherefield testing or
`computer modeling may be too time-consumingor cost-pro-
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`hibitive, and/or it may be used as a diagnostic tool to deter-
`mine how existing lighting may be modified to achieve a
`desired result.
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`B. Exemplary Method and Apparatus Embodiment1
`Described herein is a mobile lighting evaluation system
`which provides for evaluation of lighting schemes for pur-
`poses including, but not limited to: confirming the accuracy
`of a computer-based lighting model, evaluating uniquesite
`conditions, gathering feedback from a customer or user on
`desired results, and comparing variousfixture types andlight-
`ing characteristics.
`Asenvisioned, the mobile lighting evaluation system may
`be efficiently transported to a site, the components therein
`installed in desired positions, and lighting characteristics
`demonstrated. When an appropriate lighting schemeis pro-
`duced, various data may be collected such that a more per-
`manent lighting system may be developed. Such data may
`include, but is not limited to:
`a. illumination levels at various pointsat thesite,
`b. quantity andtype of fixtures,
`c. wattage and power consumptionoffixtures,
`d. fixture locations, height, and/or vertical and horizontal
`orientation,
`e. beam distribution properties of each fixture,
`f. color properties of each fixture, and
`g. landscaping, available power sources, available loca-
`tions for fixtures and/or building featuresat thesite.
`Such data may be usedto assist in producing a more per-
`manentlighting system. The photometric properties of a fix-
`ture may be comparedto obtaineddata to assist with selecting
`a close match; likewise with color properties and beam dis-
`tribution properties. Additionally, obtained data may be ana-
`lyzed to account for losses or other discrepancies in the
`mobilelighting evaluation system that may notbe transferred
`to or normally occur in a permanent system. For example,
`whendiffuser panels are used(as is discussedin greater detail
`later),
`the transmission efficiency of the diffuser panels
`should be considered. The diffuser sheet material described
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`herein indicates a transmission efficiency of 85-92%,oreffi-
`ciency loss of up to 15%. To account for this loss in light
`efficiency, fixtures designed or selected for a permanentsys-
`tem maybe operated at a lower powerlevelthan that recorded
`for the mobile lighting evaluation system. Compensation for
`other factors or characteristics may also be achieved in a
`likewise fashion.
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`Asenvisioned, in the present embodimentthe mobile light-
`ing evaluation system comprises a plurality of relating com-
`ponents to support mobility, lighting, electrical, and struc-
`tural aspects and features of the system. Functionality of
`relating components may generally be characterized by the
`following.
`a. Mobility components may comprise any apparatus and
`methods whereby portability of the mobile lighting
`evaluation system is enhanced (e.g., transport vehicle,
`cabinets to house components, etc.).
`b. Lighting components may comprise lighting fixtures of
`a modular design which allow selection of:
`i. optics to vary the beam distribution and/or size,
`ii. gels to control color temperature, and/or
`iii. diffusers to further control beam distribution.
`c. Electrical components may comprise:
`i. electrical power generator(s),
`ii. lighting fixture power supplies,
`ili. components for controlling power of the mobile
`lighting evaluation system, and
`iv. connective devices associated with the mobile light-
`ing evaluation system.
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`d. Structural components may comprise:
`i. support structures for lighting and electrical compo-
`nents, and
`il. positioning devicesfor lighting and electrical compo-
`nents.
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`Operation and functionality of the mobile lighting evalua-
`tion system is presently discussed with respect to relating
`components.
`1. Mobility Components—Apparatus, Methods, and Sys-
`tems
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`Asenvisioned, the mobile lighting evaluation system may
`be housed in some form oftransport vehicle or carrier capable
`of transporting the system to a projectsite.
`FIG.1 illustrates a trailer 2 which may be pulled by an
`automotive vehicle (not shown), though this is by way of
`example and not by wayoflimitation. For example,trailer 2
`maybe replaced with an enclosed truckor crate provided said
`transport vehicle or carrier has sufficient space to house com-
`ponents of the mobile lighting evaluation system, which in
`this embodiment generally comprises:
`a. cabinets or cases of approximate size 26"x23"x23"(e.g.,
`model XLT-1 available from Anvil Cases, City of Indus-
`try, Calif., U.S.) comprising:
`i. four power cabinets 3 in which:
`1. bottom section 26 and uppersection 27 (see FIG.
`4A) may be removable to allow access to connec-
`tion points and internal components, and
`2. control panels 9 may be housed when notin use;
`ii. eight fixture storage and transportation cabinets,
`ili. eight electrical wiring and accessory storage cabi-
`nets,
`iv. two hardware storage and transportation cabinets,
`and
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`v. one auxiliary fixture and accessory storage cabinet (of
`approximate size 36"x25"x27");
`b. mounting structures for fixtures including:
`i. four poles (see FIGS. 1 and 3C),
`il. sixteen mountfeet (see FIG. 3A), and
`ili. four pole clamp assemblies (see FIG. 3B);
`c. auxiliary fixtures including twelve bollard-type fixtures,
`d. an air compressor with four portable air tanks,
`e. two generators 1 for producing electrical power, and
`f. optional spare, accessory, or auxiliary components.
`To further aid in mobility, cabinets are equipped with
`wheels and pull-type handles. For example, during site setup
`for the system illustrated in FIG. 1 power cabinets 3 may be
`rolled aboutthesite to allow convenient staging of the equip-
`mentat the desired locations. This permits a limited number
`ofpersonsto install the system in preparation forthe lighting
`evaluation.
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`To ensure electrical poweris available at the desired loca-
`tion and in sufficient capacity to support the power needs of
`the mobile lighting evaluation system, generators 1 are used
`to provide electrical powerto fixtures 4, powercabinets 3, and
`control panel 9. Generator 1 also provides electrical power for
`any tools or other ancillary equipment needed for setup or
`operation of the system (e.g., air compressor). Generator 1
`may be mountedintrailer 2 (as is illustrated in FIG. 1) or may
`be portable with wheels to allow placementas needed at the
`site. Generator 1 may be fuel-powered with gasoline, kero-
`sene, propane gas, or otherwise.
`It is of note that mobility components may differ in com-
`position and/or quantity from those described herein. For
`example, the mobile lighting evaluation system may com-
`prise eight bollard-type fixtures (rather than twelve) or cabi-
`nets measuring 46"x46"x46" (rather than 26"x23"x23"). As
`another example, mounting structures may further comprise
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`devices to enable fixtures 4 to be suspended from a surface
`(e.g., ceiling). Such differences in componentry do notlimit
`the portability and usefulness of the mobility components
`aspect of the mobile lighting evaluation system.
`2. Lighting Components—Apparatus, Methods, and Sys-
`tems
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`As envisioned, the lighting components of the mobile
`lighting evaluation system comprise fixtures, components to
`be used with fixtures to vary lighting characteristics, mount-
`ing components for the fixtures to interface with support
`structures and positioning devices, and electrical power con-
`nection components to interface with control panels and
`powercabinets. The lighting components are designed to be
`portable, weathe