System and approach for lighting control based on location

A method for controlling light comprising:

• connecting a first module to a mobile device, the first module is connected to a second module and a light controller configured to control operation of one or more light fixtures;
• receiving at the first module location information indicating a location of the mobile device relative to one or both of a light fixture and a beacon;
• and
• the first module providing mobile device authorization, mobile device location, and light control information to the light controller;
• and
• wherein:
• the second module comprises user, space, and light fixture management information;
• and
• the location information received at the first module is indicative of the mobile device receiving direct light from the light fixture.

A method of controlling operation of a light fixture, the method comprising:

• detecting at a mobile device light from a light fixture;
• detecting at the mobile device a signal from a beacon associated with the light fixture;
• providing light controls for control operation of the light fixture on a display of the mobile device based on detection of the light from the light fixture;
• sending location information of the mobile device relative to one or both of the light fixture and the beacon to a first module in communication with a second module;
• and
• receiving a selection at the mobile device to adjust a value of one or more parameters at the light fixture;
• in response to the selection received, sending a signal from the mobile device to the first module.

A method for controlling light comprising:

• connecting a first module to a mobile device, the first module is connected to a second module and a light controller configured to control operation of one or more light fixtures;
• receiving at the first module location information indicating a location of the mobile device relative to one or both of a light fixture and a beacon;
• the first module providing mobile device authorization, mobile device location, and light control information to the light controller;
• and
• remotely providing restricted access to control one or more light fixtures when the mobile device is absent from an area of the one or more light fixtures, in response to information conveyed to the lighting controller;
• and
• wherein the second module comprises user, space, and light fixture management information.