Pet Harness With Adjustable LED Lighting for Nighttime Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing visibility solutions for nighttime walks, such as reflective gear and electric lighting devices, fail to adequately adjust light intensity and incorporate smart features like fitness tracking and safety enhancements, making it difficult for pets and owners to navigate and be seen in low light conditions.
Innovation Solution
A multi-functional pet harness system with an LED strip for illumination, adjustable lighting modes, reflective materials, a rechargeable power source, and smart features like GPS and Bluetooth connectivity to enhance visibility and navigation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If reflective gear is used to improve visibility, then others can see the wearer, but the wearer cannot see their surroundings in low light
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines reflective materials with active LED lighting systems in a single wearable device. The reflective portions maintain visibility to others while the integrated LED strips and panels provide illumination for the wearer to see their surroundings, effectively merging two separate functions into one unified system.
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable device serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a reflective element for visibility to others, an active light source for wearer illumination, and a navigation aid. This multi-functional approach resolves the contradiction by providing both visibility and navigation capabilities in a single device.
2Illumination intensity
If electric lighting devices are worn to improve visibility, then others can perceive the wearer, but the light intensity cannot be adjusted to meet individualized requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamically adjustable LED lighting with multiple intensity levels and modes that can be controlled based on environmental conditions and user preferences. The system transitions from static lighting to dynamic, adaptable illumination that responds to different walking conditions, battery levels, and user needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows adjustment of lighting parameters including intensity, duration, and activation modes. Users can modify these parameters to suit individualized requirements, whether for extended visibility range, energy conservation, or specific walking conditions, thereby achieving adaptability in lighting characteristics.
3Reliability
If lighting devices are added to enhance visibility, then safety is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions including lighting, GPS tracking, communication capabilities, and battery management into a single wearable device. By combining these functions universally in one system rather than separate devices, the patent manages complexity while enhancing safety through coordinated operation of all features.
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 provides enhanced visibility and safety by illuminating a path up to 200 meters, offering adjustable lighting, comfort, and smart features like fitness tracking and social networking for improved outdoor activities in low light conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a light source, means for powering the light source, and means for controlling operation of the light source
Implementation Method 2
a rechargeable power source to ensure reliable and extended use
Implementation Method 3
reflective materials, padded straps for comfort
Data Source
AI summary
An illuminating pet harness and system are provided. The harness has a back strap, girth strap, and chest strap. A light source, such as a light-emitting diode (LED) strip, is disposed on the chest strap and operable in multiple modes including full brightness, reduced brightness, and flashing in order to illuminate a path in front of a pet wearing the harness. The LED may be operable to emit light between 800 and 1100 lumens. Means for powering the LED strip are provided and may include a rechargeable battery pack, securable to the back strap, and configured with means for controlling the LED light strip. The harness may further comprise a handle disposed on the back for added control, padded straps for comfort, and reflective material along the back, girth, and chest straps for visibility. The LED strip enhances visibility up to 200 meters, ensuring safety for pets and owners.