Post on 13-Jul-2020
Talking Lights in Sin City
Darash Desai,Anne Morelli,Brede Wegener,Will Yoon
Smart Lighting ChallengeBoston University
Capabilities and MarketsLocalization ServicesLighting Wireless Data Comm
Novelty
Banks Casinos Warehouse
Military Hospitals
Office MuseumsMotor
Vehicles
Airports Residential
CFL WiFi RFID
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The Market
$1.2 BillionProfit
$0.5 ‐ $9 BillionConstruction Costs
~30% spent on decorations
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Applications
HospitalityGeneral Lighting
Personnel & Asset TrackingSecurity
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Product
Application Software
OS Software
Hardware (LED Light Fixtures)
• Plug‐and‐play light fixtures• Host controller (command center)• Ethernet‐connected light (one per room)
EthernetCommand Center
• Addresses plug‐and‐play nodes• Data routing• Provides library for application software to easily interface hardware
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Implementation Strategy
Casino Implementation
Employee Applications
Gambler Applications
Management Applications
Talking LEDsOperating Software
Where’s the bathroom?Empty drink locations Light intensity and high‐roller management
Talking LEDsHardware
Software Apps
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NoveltyIt’s not that new of an idea.
SummaryMarket Applications• Profit: $1.2B (Las Vegas 2007)
• Construction cost: $0.5 – $9B per casino
• Decorations/equipment: ~30% of construction costs
• High construction and turnover rate of casinos
• Security
• Personnel/asset tracking
• Lighting!
• Hospitality
The Pros The Cons• Secure
• Cost-efficient lighting
• Novelty
• Line-of-sight data transmission
• Existing solutions in place
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