Circadian Effective Residential Pendant Luminaire | Available Intellectual Property | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Circadian Effective Residential Pendant Luminaire

RPI ID: 2020-063-401

Innovation Summary:
A lighting system is designed to deliver circadian-effective illumination by dynamically adjusting spectral output and intensity. The luminaire mimics natural light cycles to support human biological rhythms, improving sleep, alertness, and overall well-being. It includes sensors and control algorithms for personalized lighting schedules. The system is suitable for residential, healthcare, and workplace environments.

Challenges / Opportunities:
Artificial lighting often disrupts circadian rhythms, leading to health and productivity issues. This invention provides biologically tuned lighting that adapts to user needs and environmental conditions. It opens opportunities for wellness-focused building design and smart lighting integration. The system supports energy-efficient operation and IoT connectivity.

Key Benefits / Advantages:
✔ Circadian-tuned light output
✔ Personalized lighting schedules
✔ Supports health and wellness
✔ Energy-efficient design
✔ IoT-compatible controls

Applications:
• Smart lighting
• Healthcare environments
• Workplace wellness

Keywords:
#circadianlighting #smartluminaire #healthtech #lighttherapy #IoTlighting #humanfactors

Intellectual Property:
US Issued Patent, US12267931B2

Patent Information:
Inventors:
Charles Jarboe
Andrew Bierman
Mariana Figueiro
Mark Rea
Keywords:
Circadian
Consumer product
health
IoT
Lighting
luminaire
occupancy sensing
wellness
For Information, Contact:
Natasha Sanford
Licensing Associate
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
sanfon@rpi.edu