Adaptive Illumination System Modulating Spectral Power Distribution

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current illumination systems fail to effectively modulate light spectra to influence consumer visual perception and shopping behavior, as they do not account for the object's reflection spectrum, visual color matching functions, and subjective preferences.

Innovation Solution

An illumination system comprising a color temperature adjustable light source and an algorithm unit that outputs control signals to modulate the illumination beam based on the object's reflection spectrum, visual color matching function, and visual preference correction function, ensuring the object develops a target visual perception.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional light source is used without spectral modulation, then the system is simple and easy to operate, but it cannot effectively influence consumer visual perception and shopping behavior

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisual perception influence capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The illumination system dynamically adjusts the spectral power distribution of the light source in real-time based on the object's reflection spectrum and target visual perception requirements. The algorithm unit continuously processes spectral data and modifies control signals to the light source, enabling adaptive spectral modulation that responds to changing illumination conditions and object characteristics

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the spectral parameters of the illumination beam by modulating the spectral power distribution across different wavelengths. The algorithm unit calculates required spectral adjustments and the light source implements these changes by varying intensity at different spectral bands, thereby transforming the physical parameters of the light to achieve target visual perception

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If the illumination system modulates spectra according to reflection spectrum and visual preferences, then consumer experience is enhanced, but the algorithm processing and control complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisual perception accuracyVSAvoidalgorithm processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The algorithm unit implements a feedback mechanism by continuously analyzing the object's reflection spectrum and comparing it against target visual perception criteria. Based on this feedback, the system adjusts the spectral power distribution in real-time, creating a closed-loop control system that ensures accurate visual perception rendering while adapting to different objects and lighting conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary spectral analysis of the object's reflection characteristics before full illumination modulation. The algorithm unit pre-calculates the required spectral adjustments based on the measured reflection spectrum and target visual perception requirements, preparing control signals in advance to optimize the illumination beam before actual display

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple light sources with different spectra are used, then diverse visual perceptions can be achieved, but the system complexity and energy consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectral diversityVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The illumination system segments the spectral output into multiple independent controllable bands or channels. Each light source or LED within the system can be independently controlled to emit at specific spectral ranges, allowing selective activation of only the necessary spectral segments required for the current illumination task, thereby reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining spectral diversity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

The system achieves targeted visual perception by adjusting the color temperature and intensity of the illumination beam, enhancing consumer experience and influencing shopping behavior by creating desired mood and perception effects.

Implementation Method 1

The light source includes a color temperature adjustable light source. The light source device outputs an illumination beam according to the control signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light

Implementation Method 2

The algorithm unit is coupled to the light source device and outputs a control signal to the light source device according to a reflection spectrum of an object, a visual color matching function, a visual preference correction function, or a combination thereof

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSpectral modulation:

Data Source

PatentUS9992842B2Illumination system and method for developing target visual perception of an object
Publication Date: 2018.06.05 IND TECH RES INST
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AI summary

An illumination system that includes a light source device and an algorithm unit is provided. The light source includes a color temperature adjustable light source. The algorithm unit is coupled to the light source device and outputs a control signal to the light source device according to a reflection spectrum of an object, a visual color matching function, a visual preference correction function, or a combination of the above. The light source device outputs an illumination beam according to the control signal, so as to develop target visual perception of the object while the object is being irradiated by the illumination beam. A method for developing target visual perception of an object is also provided.