Adaptable Modular LED Lighting Unit Controller
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Solution Overview
Problem
Customers face difficulties in selecting appropriate LED-based lighting units from the vast variety available, as each unit has a unique form factor and lighting effect, making it challenging to find a suitable unit for specific applications.
Innovation Solution
An adaptable modular LED-based lighting unit with a controller that adjusts light output characteristics based on received lighting configuration data, allowing the unit to achieve a plurality of lighting effects by correlating lighting implementation data with predefined configuration data stored in a look-up table or RFID tag.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manufacturers offer a large number of different lighting units with unique form factors and lighting effects, then the variety and specialization of lighting solutions is improved, but the difficulty of selecting an appropriate lighting unit for specific applications increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting unit is designed with a universal controller that can receive and process different types of lighting configuration data from multiple sources (RFID tags, look-up tables, wireless communications). This enables a single lighting unit to adapt to various lighting fixtures and applications by loading different configuration profiles, eliminating the need for customers to select from thousands of specialized units.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters by loading different lighting configuration data into the controller. The controller adjusts LED output characteristics (intensity, color, timing patterns) based on the loaded configuration data, allowing the same physical unit to achieve different lighting effects and adapt to different fixtures without physical modification.
2Reliability
If each lighting unit is optimized for a specific lighting fixture and application, then the performance and suitability for that specific application is improved, but the flexibility and adaptability to different applications decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting unit transitions from a static, fixed configuration to a dynamic, reconfigurable system. The controller can dynamically load different lighting configuration data from various sources (RFID tags, wireless communications, look-up tables) to adapt to different lighting fixtures and applications, while maintaining optimal performance for each specific application through its specialized configuration data.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the lighting unit to dynamically adjust its output to match specific lighting fixtures and effects, simplifying the selection process and enhancing flexibility in lighting applications.
Implementation Method 1
A plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) producing a light output having at least one adaptable light output characteristic
Implementation Method 2
illumination based on semiconductor light sources, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
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AI summary
Disclosed are an adaptable lighting unit and lighting system that may adaptably achieve a plurality of lighting effects. A plurality of LEDs (541A-G, 641) producing a light output having at least one adaptable light output characteristic may be provided, the plurality of individually controllable LEDs (641) being part of one or more modules Integra table in the LED-based lighting unit and controlled by a controller 650 electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs (541A-G, 641). The controller may control the at least one adaptable light output characteristic in accordance with received lighting configuration data that is specific to a particular lighting implementation.