The article "Integrating Lighting in the Internet of Things" (2018, Oct 29) shares insights about the advancement of lighting with IOT. The article talks about the functions and features of SpaceWise wireless technology and that its enhanced lighting system can improve energy efficiency, therefore, reducing carbon footprint. Users are able to have personal control of the light settings at their own individual workplaces and meeting rooms with the use of an app, which is integrated in the IOT system. The mobile app has features such as dimming and switching and lets users to set schedules for any light settings. Users can simply control the brightness of the lights or switch it on or off on the app. The app can be downloaded from the Google Play store. With that, people can control the lights at their own convenience which improves the users’ comfort and satisfaction in the building.
Philips introduces SpaceWise wireless technology because lights are smart and easier to manage as compared to current lights when integrated with IOT technology. With IOT, it is easier to manage the power consumption of each light fixture. It has become a trend on the market due to the low cost sensors, microprocessors, and wireless communications to provide new types of services for consumers and businesses.
One such feature of SpaceWise wireless technology is the Philips Field App. The app allows users to alter sensor configuration patterns and select the desired light level of individual lights according to their needs. This is beneficial for example in a conference room where lights closer to the projection wall are to be dimmed or switched off while other lights are to be at higher light levels. The technology provides convenience for users to personalize light settings for better comfort and improve productivity.
Another function of SpaceWise technology would be the dwell time feature. Users can create customized lighting zones in their own office space. This helps to improve energy savings as it provides full light output at occupied workstations and lower background light level at unoccupied workstations. Due to the wireless approach, the need to provide a controls design and intent with lighting circuits is not necessary. Sensors communicate virtually through the system and switches off the lighting zone after the last person leaves. Hence, the technology led to a 75% reduction in energy costs compared to the traditional fluorescent lights.
There is ease in installing in the lighting system which gives a competitive edge over its competitors. The plug and play set up makes installation easier. As a stand-alone system, there’s no need for any network or computer. The Philips Field App includes features for easy set up and connect wireless switches. SpaceWise ensures that the right settings is in line with changing needs in flexible office space.
SpaceWise is an innovative lighting system which makes it convenient for users to adjust the light levels to suit their personal preferences. By switching to this lighting system, users can have better visual comfort which leads to better productivity. It helps to save on energy, therefore, reducing costs by paying for lighting when and where it is needed which is the purpose of the system.
References
Integrating Lighting in the Internet of Things (2018, October 29). Retrieved September 20, 2019 from https://www.led-professional.com/resources-1/articles/integrating-lighting-in-the-internet-of-things
Philips SpaceWise Technology: Delivering deep energy savings without compromising on occupant’s comfort. (2016, March 17). Retrieved October 1, 2019 from http://applications.nam.lighting.philips.com/blog/index.php/2016/03/17/philips-spacewise-technology-delivering-deep-energy-savings-without-compromising-on-occupants-comfort/
SpaceWise: Transform your workplace with a wireless lighting system. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2019 from https://www.lighting.philips.com/main/systems/lighting-systems/spacewise#benefits
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