BLE LED Lighting With Proximity-Based Autonomous Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing home and commercial automation systems are expensive, complex, and require proprietary hardware and software, with limited interoperability and high maintenance costs, failing to provide a fundamental change in controlling electrical fixtures and appliances effectively.
Innovation Solution
The integration of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology into LED light bulbs allows for wireless control and monitoring using standard smartphones or computers, enabling autonomous lighting control and adaptation based on proximity, presence, and user preferences, leveraging native communications protocols and intuitive user interfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If proprietary home automation systems with dedicated hardware and software are used, then control functionality is provided, but system cost and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling standard computing devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops) to function as user interfaces for controlling lighting systems. Instead of requiring dedicated proprietary hardware, the system leverages the existing computational capabilities and native wireless protocols of universal devices, allowing one device to serve multiple functions including control, monitoring, and communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a wireless communication intermediary layer that bridges the standard computing device and the lighting control system. This intermediary uses native wireless protocols to enable communication without requiring direct integration or proprietary interfaces, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining control functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If proprietary user interfaces and additional hardware are installed, then control capabilities are provided, but installation cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by utilizing the existing computational resources, display interfaces, and wireless communication capabilities already present in standard computing devices. The system leverages what users already possess rather than requiring additional hardware installation, thereby eliminating installation costs while maintaining versatile control capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
By using universal computing devices that users already own for multiple purposes (communication, entertainment, and now lighting control), the patent eliminates the need for dedicated control hardware installation, reducing both cost and complexity while preserving adaptability.
3Productivity
If traditional lighting control systems are used, then basic control is provided, but energy efficiency and operational cost improvement are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the lighting system continuously monitors operational data, occupancy status, and environmental conditions, then automatically adjusts lighting levels and scheduling accordingly. This closed-loop control optimizes energy consumption by ensuring lights are only operated when and where needed, thereby improving operational efficiency while reducing energy usage.
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AI summary
A LED based illumination source with integrated communications and processing functions, which can communicate via wireless communications to a mobile phone, smart phone, smart pad, key fob, notebook, tablet, desktop or other computing device. The LED based illumination source can be operated from a back-up battery source in the event that power is disrupted, can be programmed to operate autonomously, and is able to alter its behavior, based on the proximity of a controlling element. The communications and processing functions can be integrated into LED lighting household and commercial illumination devices, as well as electrical devices, such as wall outlets, light switches, plug in timers, appliances, and the like.