Composite PCB LED Lighting with Integrated Communication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional LED lighting systems lack integrated smart features and user-configurable operational modes, focusing primarily on illumination with limited additional functions and no easy switching options.

Innovation Solution

A smart LED lighting apparatus with a communication module and LED module integrated on a single board, enabling wireless communication, dimming, RGBW color mixing, human body sensing, and music playback, while simplifying components and reducing production costs through a composite printed circuit board design.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If traditional separate designs are used for communication module and LED module, then each module can be independently manufactured, but the overall device complexity increases and production cost rises

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduction costVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the communication module and LED module into a single integrated housing structure, where both modules share the same physical space and mounting infrastructure. This merging reduces the total number of separate components, simplifies assembly procedures, and lowers production costs while maintaining the functional independence of each module through proper spatial arrangement and shielding.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If LED module is positioned without considering communication module, then LED illumination function is optimized, but wireless signal transmission is blocked by metal structures and electronic components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal transmission performanceVSAvoidlight emission
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating signal transmission windows or openings in the housing structure at specific locations where signal blockage would occur, while maintaining the integrity and illumination function of the LED module. This localized modification allows wireless signals to pass through without compromising the overall lighting performance, as the openings are strategically positioned to avoid interfering with LED light emission paths.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Productivity

If integrated design is implemented for communication and LED modules, then production cost is reduced and manufacturing is simplified, but the design and development complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing efficiencyVSAvoiddesign complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the integrated housing into distinct mounting regions and functional zones for the communication module and LED module, allowing each to be designed and tested semi-independently before final integration. This segmentation approach enables manufacturers to produce modules in separate stages using standardized interfaces, reducing the complexity of simultaneous multi-disciplinary design while maintaining the benefits of integrated production and simplified assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 integrated design enhances functionality, reduces production costs, and allows for easy manufacturing, providing a more versatile and user-friendly LED lighting solution with improved performance and additional features.

Implementation Method 1

a light emitting diode (LED) module for emitting light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emitting diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

a radio frequency circuitry coupled to the antenna for receiving wireless signals

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3653931B1LED lighting apparatus
Publication Date: 2021.03.03 XIAMEN ECO LIGHTING CO LTD
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AI summary

A smart LED lighting apparatus with communication capabilities. The lighting apparatus includes a main body, a bulb body, a head body, a LED module for emitting light, and a communication module for providing wireless communication. The bulb body is connected to a first end of the main body. The head body is connected to a second end of the main body and configured to be connected to an electrical socket for receiving power. The lighting apparatus further includes a composite printed circuit board having a first sub-board and a second sub-board physically coupled to the first sub-board. The communication module is located on the first sub-board and the LED module is located on the second sub-board.