IMAGE-BASED CONTROL OF LIGHTING SYSTEMS

Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with image based control of lighting systems are described. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes an imaging device configured to capture an image of a space. The apparatus also includes a matching logic configured to compare the image to templates in a set of templates to determine a current activity occurring in the space. In response to determining that the image matches a template, the matching logic is configured to generate a match signal that identifies the template. A control logic is configured to access one or more stored scenes. Each scene specifies a lighting setting for a controllable characteristic of at least one light fixture. The control logic selects a scene mapped to the identified template. The control logic further causes the controllable characteristic of the at least one light fixture to be adjusted to the lighting setting defined by the scene.