BUILDING ILLUMINATION APPARATUS WITH INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS, SECURITY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT
An LED light and communication system includes one or more optical transceivers that have a light support having a plurality of light emitting diodes and one or more photodetectors attached thereto, and a processor in communication with the light emitting diodes and the one or more photodetectors. The processor is constructed and arranged to generate a communication signal. The one or more optical transceivers are engaged to a lighting fixture within a building. The one or more optical transceivers are constructed and arranged to communicate with a name tag.
1 . An LED light and communication system comprising:
at least one optical transceiver, the optical transceiver comprising:
a light support having a plurality of light emitting diodes and at least one photodetector attached thereto; and
a processor in communication with the light emitting diodes and the at least one photodetector, the processor constructed and arranged to generate a communication signal,
wherein the at least one optical transceiver is engaged to a lighting fixture within a building, and
wherein the at least one optical transceiver is constructed and arranged to communicate with a name tag.
2 . The LED light and communication system of claim 1 , further comprising a name tag.
3 . The LED light and communication system of claim 2 , wherein the name tag comprises at least one optical transceiver.
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8 . The combination of claim 3 , wherein the LED light and communication system provides both illumination for a room and communication capabilities.
9 . The combination of claim 3 , wherein the name tag includes a unique identifier.
10 . The combination of claim 9 , wherein the unique identifier is stored in non-volatile memory.