Advances in Interoperability, Technology and Applications
PANEL DISCUSSION
Carol Jones, DALI Alliance | Henry Wong, Bluetooth Special Interest Group | Stephen Zhou, McWong International
Location: Gramercy
WednesdayMarch 20, 2024
8:30 am - 10:00 am EST
Credits 1.5 LU | Elective
Introductory
Bluetooth® technology and DALI both offer evolving capabilities for wireless, intelligent lighting control infrastructures to meet current and upcoming needs. Since Bluetooth technology introduced its mesh network standard in 2017, there has been continued development including the introduction of a standard Bluetooth mesh interface for D4i intelligent luminaires and most recently, the introduction of Bluetooth® NLC. Session presenters will share these developments in detail with attendees as well as how field projects using interoperable capabilities of both Bluetooth technology and DALI continue to evolve. The session will be highly interactive to allow sharing of lessons learned and attendee Q&A.
A basic understanding of wireless networking principles is recommended for this presentation.
Learning Objectives
- Attendees will be able to describe the differences between Bluetooth LE, Bluetooth mesh, and DALI protocols, and how they relate to lighting controls.
- Attendees will learn how the latest advances in interoperability between Bluetooth and DALI technology adds value and extends use cases.
- Attendees will learn about recent demonstration projects using the latest Bluetooth capabilities, such as extended range for outdoor and interoperability with DALI protocols.
- Presenters will share what’s next for Bluetooth and DALI technology including the new Bluetooth NLC.
Speakers
Carol Jones
Market Development Manager, North America
DALI Alliance
As the NA Market Development Manager for the DALI Alliance, Carol continues her journey of bringing higher value digital lighting into reality and contributing to environmental goals. She’s a 30-plus year veteran of the lighting industry, but she's anything but an industry standard.
Carol has an unusually diverse background having been a lighting designer, a ‘labbie’ at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a manufacturer for both controls and luminaires, and most recently is the owner of Beyond Light Consulting. The constant is her commitment to innovation and market transformation.
Carol is a recognized industry thought leader and has long been involved with standards development, professional associations and Federal programs and policy. With 40-plus conference presentations and 20 publications under her belt, she’s well-known as a speaker and author.
Henry Wong
Senior Manager, Market Development
Bluetooth Special Interest Group
Henry Wong is responsible for market development at Bluetooth SIG, working with Bluetooth member companies and other influencers to identify opportunities in strategic markets and develops plans and programs to grow awareness of key Bluetooth development and adoption projects, such as networked lighting control, digital key, and broadcast audio.
Joining the Bluetooth SIG in 2020, Henry has an extensive background in IC design, product marketing, business development, product management, and product development. He is also an inventor who holds multiple patents.