Indoor intelligent lighting control method based on distributed multi-agent framework

In this paper, an indoor intelligent lighting control method based on distributed multi-agent framework is proposed. The distributed multi-agent framework adopts the decentralized star-network architecture, contains multiple heterogeneous agents, and provides the intelligent computation ability via the interaction and coordination among the agents. Furthermore, aiming to achieve optimal visual comfort and energy-saving of luminaires, the proposed method can conduct the control of luminaires and blinds according to the occupancy’s presence, and indoor and outdoor light environment. The simulation experiments are implemented to study the control procedure and effects of luminaires and blinds. The research demonstrates the proposed method has the advantage of more intelligence and efficiency, and can benefit the development of smart lighting technology.