Configurable Streetlight Sensor Platform

Abstract

The technology described in this document is embodied in a sensor platform that includes an enclosure for housing one or more sensors, the enclosure configured to be deployed between a streetlight and a streetlight controller that manages operations of the streetlight. The sensor platform also includes an electrical receptacle for receiving the streetlight controller in a substantially secure configuration. The sensor platform also includes an electrical connector for connecting the enclosure to the streetlight. The sensor platform also includes at least one pass-through connector disposed within the enclosure to provide an electrical connection between the electrical connector and the electrical receptacle.

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         31 . A configurable sensor platform comprising:
 an enclosure configured to be deployed on a streetlight;   a sensor module comprising a plurality of sensor receptacles configured to receive at least a portion of various combinations of sensors the sensors being selectable in accordance with a target functionality of the configurable sensor platform;   at least one outlet configured to provide power to one or more external sensors or devices located outside the enclosure;   an electrical connector for connecting the enclosure to a power source on the streetlight; and   at least one pass-through connector disposed within the enclosure to provide an electrical connection between the electrical connector and the outlet.   
     
     
         32 . The configurable sensor platform of  claim 31 , further comprising:
 a radio module for facilitating wireless communication between the sensor platform and another wireless device; and   one or more processing devices disposed in the enclosure, the one or more processing devices configured to receive data from at least one of the plurality of sensors and send information to the radio module.   
     
     
         33 . The configurable sensor platform of  claim 31 , wherein the outlet comprises a charging port for an unmanned aerial vehicle. 
     
     
         34 . The configurable sensor platform of  claim 31  wherein the at least one outlet comprises a receptacle configured to receive at least one of the one or more external sensors or devices. 
     
     
         35 . The configurable sensor platform of  claim 31 , wherein the outlet is one of: an alternating current (AC) outlet, a direct current (DC) outlet, a universal serial bus (USB) port, or a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) port. 
     
     
         36 . The configurable sensor platform of  claim 31 , wherein the outlet comprises a receptacle in accordance with standards set by National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). 
     
     
         37 . The configurable sensor platform of  claim 31 , wherein the electrical connector comprises a receptacle in accordance with standards set by National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). 
     
     
         38 . The configurable sensor platform of  claim 31 , wherein the plurality of sensors comprises at least one of an environmental sensor, a noise sensor, a seismic sensor, a threat sensor, a contact sensor, or a motion sensor. 
     
     
         39 . The configurable sensor platform of  claim 31 , wherein the plurality of sensors comprise at least one of a parking sensor, a pedestrian counter, or a traffic counter. 
     
     
         40 . The configurable sensor platform of  claim 31 , wherein at least a subset of the plurality of sensors is a part of a wireless sensor network. 
     
     
         41 . The configurable sensor platform of  claim 40 , wherein the wireless sensor network includes one or more external sensors disposed outside the enclosure of the sensor platform. 
     
     
         42 . The configurable sensor platform of  claim 31 , wherein the sensor module comprises a circuit board and wherein the sensor receptacles comprise a plurality of slots on the circuit board the plurality of slots configured to receive at least a subset of the plurality of sensors. 
     
     
         43 . The configurable sensor platform of  claim 42 , wherein at least some slots in the plurality of slots are electrically connected to an input/output line of one or more processing devices. 
     
     
         44 . The configurable sensor platform of  claim 42 , wherein one or more of the slots comprise an input/output port electrically connected to an input/output line of one or more processors.