Have you ever experienced a moment like this? The moment you drive into a tunnel everything suddenly goes pitch black as if being sucked into a black hole Seconds later, your vision slowly returns And when you exit the tunnel the glaring bright light instantly makes you“blind” This sudden change in brightness is the most … Read more
Have you ever noticed the lights in the subway? Most people probably never thought about this issue. But these seemingly ordinary lights are related to the safety of millions of people every day. I once chatted with a subway operations engineer, and he said something that left a deep impression on me: “If there is … Read more
How did a small piece of semiconductor material change the way the entire world is illuminated? The development of semiconductor lighting (LED) technology is a legendary chapter in the history of human technology. It transcends the limitations of traditional lighting methods, becoming one of the key areas of global high-tech competition due to its high … Read more
Introduction With the DiiA alliance’s revision of the DALI standard, many features have been added while optimizing the original version, making it compatible with major manufacturers’ DALI products on the market, as well as the existing DALI 1.0 standard. DALI 2.0 introduces the Control device (Master) standard, and more test commands (up to 200). The … Read more
In the applications of smart homes and the Internet of Things, gesture control is an interactive method that provides a great user experience—no need to press switches, just wave your hand to control the lights.The MPU6050 is a six-axis sensor that integrates a three-axis accelerometer and a three-axis gyroscope, which can obtain the motion posture … Read more
For IoT product developers, time to market is a significant challenge and a potential competitive advantage. Silicon Labs, also known as “芯科科技”, has recently launched the pre-certified xGM210x module series based on the Wireless Gecko Series 2 multi-protocol wireless SoC platform, which helps reduce the R&D cycle associated with RF design and protocol development, allowing … Read more
Introduction In 2014, the DiiA Alliance revised the DALI standard, optimizing the original version and adding many features to ensure compatibility with major manufacturers’ DALI products on the market, while also being compatible with the original DALI 1.0. DALI 2.0 introduced the Control device (Master) standard, and the number of DALI 2.0 test commands has … Read more
In industrial IoT smart lighting systems, light sensors are a prime example of “small size, big impact.” What exactly are they? In fact, light sensors are devices that can sensitively perceive changes in ambient light intensity and accurately convert light signals into electrical signals. They act like “eyes” for the lighting system, allowing it to … Read more
This article is adapted from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group by Li Jiarong Li Jiarong Senior Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific, Bluetooth Special Interest Group In recent years, the popularity of connected lighting has remained high, both in public spaces and home environments. The low power consumption, low cost, and easy networking features of Bluetooth mesh … Read more
The Internet of Things (IoT) technology has been widely applied in production chains, logistics, agriculture, and other fields closely related to us, providing convenient data management solutions. This technology also holds significant importance in the lighting sector. Whether for outdoor streetlights or indoor home and commercial lighting, IoT technology can make them smarter. In this … Read more