Light Engine Simulating Candle Flame Dynamics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing 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 creating a realistic ambiance.
Innovation Solution
A lighting device comprising a housing configured to imitate a wax candle, a plurality of discrete light emission points (DLEPs), a power source, and a controller that adjusts the intensity and pattern of light emitted by the DLEPs to simulate changes in flame chemistry and turbulence.
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 the realism of flame simulation is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single light source into multiple discrete light emission points (DLEPs) arranged in a specific pattern. Each DLEP can be independently controlled to emit light with varying intensity, allowing the system to simulate different phases of flame combustion and turbulence more realistically while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure.
2Measurement precision
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 combines multiple DLEPs into a unified lighting device with a single housing and shared power source. The controller integrates the control of all DLEPs, managing their individual intensity variations to simulate flame dynamics. This merging approach achieves realistic flame simulation while consolidating structural elements to minimize overall device complexity.
3Measurement precision
If the controller adjusts light intensity dynamically to simulate flame chemistry changes, then the realism of flame simulation is improved, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller implements periodic variations in light intensity for each DLEP, simulating the natural oscillations and chemical reactions occurring in a real flame. By using periodic on/off cycles and intensity modulations rather than continuous high-power emission, the system achieves realistic flame chemistry simulation while managing energy consumption through duty cycle control.
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 solution achieves a highly realistic simulation of a burning wax candle, providing a dynamic and immersive lighting experience that mimics the natural variations in flame behavior.
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 system includes a housing, a candle, a discrete light emission point (DLEP), a power source, and a controller. The housing has a cavity, a support surface, and an area that is translucent, transparent, and/or open. The candle is atop the support surface. The DLEP is positioned in the cavity for emitting light through the area. The controller is in communication with the DLEP and the power source to actuate the DLEP. Another lighting system includes a housing, a candle, a plurality of discrete DLEPs, and a power source. The housing has a cavity, a support surface, and an area that is translucent, transparent, and/or open. The candle is atop the support surface. The DLEPs are positioned in the cavity for emitting light through the area. At least one of the DLEPs extends from a lower face of a substrate when the lighting system in in an operating configuration.