Light Engine Simulating Candle Flame Dynamics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current lighting technologies fail to effectively simulate the dynamic lighting effects of a burning wax candle, such as changes in flame chemistry and turbulence, which are crucial for realistic ambiance creation.
Innovation Solution
A lighting device with a housing configured to mimic a wax candle, featuring a plurality of discrete light emission points (DLEPs) and a controller that adjusts their intensity values over time to simulate changes in flame chemistry and turbulence, using predetermined or randomly selected change values within specific ranges to mimic the appearance of a burning candle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single light source is used to simulate a candle flame, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot simulate the dynamic changes in flame chemistry and turbulence
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single light source into multiple discrete light emission points (DLEPs) arranged in a pattern. Each DLEP can be independently controlled to simulate different aspects of flame behavior, enabling dynamic simulation of flame chemistry changes and turbulence while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple discrete light emission points are used to simulate flame dynamics, then the realism of flame simulation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic control of multiple DLEPs through a controller that adjusts the intensity of each light emission point based on simulated flame chemistry parameters and turbulence values. This dynamic adjustment capability allows realistic flame simulation while the controller integrates the complexity of managing multiple light sources.
3Device complexity
If fixed intensity values are used for light emission points, then the control system is simple, but it cannot simulate changes in optimal flame chemistry and turbulence
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs periodic updates of intensity values for DLEPs based on simulated flame chemistry changes and turbulence variations. The controller continuously adjusts light emission intensities according to predetermined algorithms that mimic natural flame dynamics, creating realistic simulation without requiring overly complex real-time control systems.
4Adaptability or versatility
If dynamic adjustment of light intensity is implemented to simulate flame changes, then the realism of candle simulation is improved, but the control algorithm complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-contained control system where the controller automatically manages the simulation of flame chemistry changes and turbulence without requiring external intervention. The predetermined algorithms and random number generators within the controller create realistic flame dynamics autonomously, balancing simulation realism with manageable control algorithm complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a realistic simulation of a burning wax candle's flame dynamics, enhancing ambiance creation by accurately mimicking changes in flame chemistry and turbulence, thereby improving the visual experience.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of discrete light emission points (DLEPs) positioned in the cavity for emitting light through the translucent area
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AI summary
A lighting device includes a housing having a cavity and a translucent area, a plurality of discrete light emission points (DLEPs) positioned in the cavity for emitting light through the translucent area, a power source, and a controller causing the DLEPs to simulate a burning wax candle. The housing is configured to imitate a wax candle. The controller actuates a first of the DLEPs according to sequential first intensity values, and actuates a second of the DLEPs according to sequential second intensity values. The sequential first intensity values are determined by sequentially combining first change values to an initial first intensity value, and the sequential second intensity values are determined by sequentially combining second change values to an initial second intensity value. Sequential increases/decreases in the first intensity values simulate increases/decreases in optimal flame chemistry, and sequential increases/decreases in absolute value of the first change values simulates increases/decreases in turbulence.