Circadian Lamp Timing Module for Autonomous Time-Based Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current circadian lamps require App assistance to control illumination based on local time, making it difficult to operate without external connectivity.
Innovation Solution
A system that includes a timing module to acquire local time information and a lamp control module to adjust color temperature and brightness, using correspondence data between time and lighting settings, allowing for autonomous operation through various signal types and an offline mode for reliability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the lamp uses App assistance to control illumination, then the control accuracy based on local time is improved, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp is equipped with an integrated timing module that can autonomously acquire local time information through multiple channels (long wave signal, satellite timing signal, WIFI network signal, 4G network signal, or 5G network signal). This self-service capability eliminates the need for external App assistance, allowing the lamp to independently control illumination based on acquired time data, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining control accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a timing module as an intermediary component that bridges the gap between time information acquisition and illumination control. This module processes time signals from various sources and translates them into control parameters for the lamp, simplifying the overall system architecture by consolidating time-based control functions within the lamp itself rather than requiring external App mediation
2Adaptability or versatility
If the lamp requires App assistance, then the control functionality is achieved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp incorporates a timing module with multiple signal reception capabilities (long wave, satellite, WIFI, 4G, 5G) that enables autonomous time acquisition and illumination control. Users simply need to power on the lamp, and it automatically performs time synchronization and adjusts illumination parameters without requiring users to download, install, or operate any external App, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining full control functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The timing module is designed with multi-functionality to handle various time signal protocols and communication modes. It can automatically select and switch between different signal sources (long wave, satellite, WIFI, mobile networks) based on availability, ensuring the lamp maintains full control functionality across different environments without requiring user intervention or App assistance
3Extent of automation
If the lamp operates without time signal, then the reliability deteriorates, but the offline operation capability is improved
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs an offline mode control module that provides a fallback mechanism when time signals are unavailable. This module allows the lamp to continue operating in offline mode using previously synchronized time information or default settings, ensuring continuous functionality and maintaining reliability even when external time signals are interrupted or unavailable, while preserving full offline operation capability
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AI summary
The present application relates to a system for controlling a lamp, a circadian lamp and a holiday lamp. The system for controlling the lamp includes: a timing module, configured to acquire information about local time; and a lamp control module, configured to control the lamp to operate in a color temperature control mode, wherein in the color temperature control mode, the lamp control module provides, on the basis of the information about the local time, the lamp with a control signal, the control signal is used to adjust the color temperature and/or brightness of the lamp.