Patent No. EP3036976 (titled "Programmable Lighting Device And Method And System For Programming Lighting Device") was filed by Philips Lighting Holding on Aug 19, 2014. The application was issued on Oct 9, 2019.
A programmable lighting device that can be easily programmed to apply one or more configuration settings and/or operating parameters thereto, and an arrangement whereby several programmable lighting devices may be programmed with the same configuration settings or operating parameters at the same time. The device includes a power stage, a controller, a nonvolatile memory, and a near field communication device that receives a radio frequency signal and generates a supply voltage for powering the nonvolatile memory while storing the configuration settings or operating parameters.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
Get instant alerts for new documents