Method and apparatus for providing services via a modular smart illumination device

An apparatus comprising a processor configured to:

• provide an interface to an illumination device, wherein the illumination device is configured to include a plurality of modules and wherein the plurality of modules includes at least an illumination module, a networking module, and a short range wireless communication module;
• receive an input via the interface for specifying a service associated with the illumination device, wherein the service employs at least one of the illumination module, the networking module, and the short range wireless communication module;
• and
• configure the illumination device to provide the service based on the input.

A system comprising:

• an illumination device configured to include a plurality of modules wherein the plurality of modules includes at least an illumination module, a networking module, and a short range wireless communication module;
• and
• an interface to the illumination device configured to receive an input for specifying a service associated with the illumination device, wherein the service employs at least one of the illumination module, the networking module, and the short range wireless communication module,
• wherein the illumination device is further configured to provide the service based on the input.