System and method for illuminating a moving object within an enclosed space

A method for illuminating at least a portion of an object within an enclosed space, the method comprising:

• coupling a beacon to the object configured to be moved within the enclosed space;
• emitting a light tracking signal from the beacon;
• and
• detecting, by a light sensor, the light tracking signal emitted from the beacon, wherein the light sensor comprises:
• a circuit board;
• a linear photo detector array coupled to the circuit board;
• a lens;
• and
• an infrared filter disposed between the photo detector array and the lens.

A vehicle comprising:

• an internal cabin;
• and
• a system including:
• an object configured to be moved within the internal cabin;
• a beacon coupled to the object, wherein the beacon is configured to emit a light tracking signal;
• a light sensor configured to detect the light tracking signal emitted from the beacon, wherein the light sensor comprises (a) a circuit board, (b) a linear photo detector array coupled to the circuit board, (c) a lens, and (d) an infrared filter disposed between the photo detector array and the lens;
• a lighting control unit in communication with the light sensor, wherein the lighting control unit is configured to determine a position of the object within the internal cabin based on the light tracking signal as detected by the light sensor;
• and
• a lighting assembly in communication with the lighting control unit, wherein the lighting control unit is configured to operate the lighting assembly to emit illuminating light onto at least a portion of the object based on the light tracking signal as detected by the light sensor.