公开(公告)号：US20240085865A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-14

申请号：US18238999

申请日：2023-08-28

Applicant: Halio, Inc.

Inventor： Christian Humann

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  G06N5/04 ,  G06N20/00

CPC classification number: G05B13/028 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  G05B13/02 ,  G06N5/04 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06N5/046

Abstract: Disclosed is a system, method, and computer program product that employs high dynamic range (HDR) image processing and manipulation algorithms for capturing and measuring real-time sky conditions for processing into control input signals to a building's automated fenestration (AF) system, daylight harvesting (DH) system and HVAC system. The photometer comprises a color camera and a fitted fish-eye lens to capture 360-degree, hemispherical, low dynamic range (LDR) color images of the sky. Both camera and lens are housed in a sealed enclosure protecting them from environmental elements and conditions. In some embodiments the camera and processes are controlled and implemented by a back-end computer.

公开(公告)号：US20240144488A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US18403691

申请日：2024-01-03

Applicant: Halio, Inc.

Inventor： Christian Humann ,  Andrew McNeil

IPC: G06T7/246 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T7/90

CPC classification number: G06T7/248 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T7/90 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/20021 ,  G06T2207/30192

Abstract: A method includes identifying images corresponding to sky conditions. The method further includes isolating cloud pixels from sky pixels in each of the images. Responsive to determining percentage of cloud pixels in one or more of the images meets a threshold value, the method further includes determining predicted cloud movement relative to sun position by tracking similar feature points between two or more images of the images. The method further includes causing a tint level of an electrochromic device to be controlled based on the predicted cloud movement relative to the sun position.

公开(公告)号：US12120434B1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-15

申请号：US18490437

申请日：2023-10-19

Applicant: Halio, Inc.

Inventor： Christian Humann ,  Walter Thomas Barnum ,  John B. Bogdan ,  Robert Don Bruhn ,  Andrew McNiel ,  Michael Scott Moulton ,  Benjamin Nagel

IPC: H04N23/743 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G06T3/60 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06V10/25 ,  G06V10/60 ,  H04N23/51 ,  H04N23/71 ,  H04N23/741

CPC classification number: H04N23/743 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G06T3/60 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06V10/25 ,  G06V10/60 ,  H04N23/51 ,  H04N23/71 ,  H04N23/741 ,  G01J2001/4266

Abstract: A sky sensor device for measuring direct normal illuminance (DNE) value is described. One method controls a camera sensor to capture a series of exposure-bracketed images having a first dynamic range and generate an image from the series of exposure-bracketed images, the image having a second dynamic range higher than the first dynamic range. The method controls an illuminance sensor to measure a global illuminance value. The method determines a global horizontal diffuse value based on at least the image. The method determines a direct normal illuminance (DNE) value using the global illuminance value and the global horizontal diffuse value.

公开(公告)号：US11900617B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-13

申请号：US17987783

申请日：2022-11-15

Applicant: Halio, Inc.

Inventor： Christian Humann ,  Andrew McNeil

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/246 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G02F1/163 ,  E06B9/24

CPC classification number: G06T7/248 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T7/90 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/20021 ,  G06T2207/30192

Abstract: A method includes identifying a plurality of images corresponding to sky conditions and isolating cloud pixels from sky pixels in each of the plurality of images. Responsive to determining percentage of cloud pixels in one or more of the plurality of images meets a threshold value, the method further includes determining predicted cloud movement relative to sun position. The method further includes causing a tint level of an electrochromic device to be controlled based on the predicted cloud movement relative to the sun position.

公开(公告)号：US20230154014A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-18

申请号：US17987783

申请日：2022-11-15

Applicant: Halio, Inc.

Inventor： Christian Humann ,  Andrew McNeil

IPC: G06T7/246 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G01J1/42 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G02F1/163

CPC classification number: G06T7/248 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G01J1/42 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/20021 ,  G06T2207/30192 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  E06B2009/2464

Abstract: A method includes identifying a plurality of images corresponding to sky conditions and isolating cloud pixels from sky pixels in each of the plurality of images. Responsive to determining percentage of cloud pixels in one or more of the plurality of images meets a threshold value, the method further includes determining predicted cloud movement relative to sun position. The method further includes causing a tint level of an electrochromic device to be controlled based on the predicted cloud movement relative to the sun position.

公开(公告)号：US11831997B1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-28

申请号：US17650655

申请日：2022-02-10

Applicant: Halio, Inc.

Inventor： Christian Humann ,  Walter Thomas Barnum ,  John B. Bogdan ,  Robert Don Bruhn ,  Andrew McNiel ,  Michael Scott Moulton ,  Benjamin Nagel

IPC: H04N23/743 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06V10/60 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06T3/60 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G06V10/25 ,  H04N23/51 ,  H04N23/71 ,  H04N23/741

CPC classification number: H04N23/743 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G06T3/60 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06V10/25 ,  G06V10/60 ,  H04N23/51 ,  H04N23/71 ,  H04N23/741 ,  G01J2001/4266

Abstract: A sky sensor device for measuring direct normal illuminance (DNE) value is described. One sky sensor device includes a camera sensor to capture a series of images, an illuminance sensor to measure illuminance, and a processing device coupled to the camera sensor and the illuminance sensor. The processing device determines a DNE value using the series of images and the illuminance.

公开(公告)号：US11740593B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US16804370

申请日：2020-02-28

Applicant: Halio, Inc.

Inventor： Christian Humann

IPC: F24F11/30 ,  G05B13/02 ,  G06N5/04 ,  G06N20/00 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/63 ,  G06N5/046 ,  F24F130/20 ,  F24F110/00 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F130/10 ,  F24F130/00

CPC classification number: G05B13/028 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  G05B13/02 ,  G06N5/04 ,  G06N20/00 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2130/00 ,  F24F2130/10 ,  F24F2130/20 ,  G06N5/046

Abstract: Disclosed is a system, method, and computer program product that employs high dynamic range (HDR) image processing and manipulation algorithms for capturing and measuring real-time sky conditions for processing into control input signals to a building's automated fenestration (AF) system, daylight harvesting (DH) system and HVAC system. The photometer comprises a color camera and a fitted fish-eye lens to capture 360-degree, hemispherical, low dynamic range (LDR) color images of the sky. Both camera and lens are housed in a sealed enclosure protecting them from environmental elements and conditions. In some embodiments the camera and processes are controlled and implemented by a back-end computer.