Ambient Lighting Control via Luminary Influence Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computer-controlled lighting systems are cumbersome for setting up complex ambient lighting and fail to provide intuitive, continuous, and informative feedback of device operational status, especially in areas like homes where devices need to be controlled and monitored from a distance without additional devices.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that determine the influence of each luminary on ambient lighting, allowing for the generation of predetermined lighting schemes based on device operational status, using a processor to control illumination and map operational statuses to specific lighting effects, incorporating factors like location, color, and room conditions to create intuitive and informative feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If computer-controlled lighting systems use detailed parameter control for each light, then lighting precision is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the lighting control problem by pre-calculating and storing optimal control parameters for different ambient lighting types in a lookup table. Each lighting type (e.g., relaxed, concentrated, romantic) is treated as a separate segment with pre-determined parameters, eliminating the need for real-time complex calculations while maintaining precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary calculations during system setup or initialization, determining the optimal control parameters for various ambient lighting types based on the specific lighting system configuration. These pre-calculated parameters are stored for rapid retrieval during operation, avoiding complex real-time computations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing systems provide detailed control parameters, then lighting control capability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically selects and applies the appropriate ambient lighting type based on the detected device operational status without requiring user intervention. The controller autonomously maps device states to lighting types and adjusts lighting parameters accordingly, making the system self-serve the user's lighting needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors device operational status and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust ambient lighting. The lighting controller receives status information from devices and automatically modifies lighting parameters to provide context-appropriate ambient lighting, creating a closed-loop feedback system.
3Loss of information
If lighting systems provide continuous status feedback, then information completeness is improved, but user annoyance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses different ambient lighting types characterized by distinct color temperature ranges and spectral compositions to convey device operational status. Each lighting type (relaxed, concentrated, romantic, etc.) provides specific information about device state through its visual characteristics, enabling continuous information feedback without requiring audible alerts.
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AI summary
A predetermined type of ambient lighting is generated in which the influence of each of a plurality of luminaries on a predetermined type of ambient lighting is determined (203) and illumination of each of the plurality of luminaries is controlled (209) to generate said predetermined type of ambient light based on the determined influence of each of the plurality o f luminaries.