Configurable Lighting System Wireless Control Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting control systems, such as wall-mounted switches and infrared remote controls, are limited in their ability to easily and conveniently access and control advanced lighting functions like dimming and color adjustment, and existing solutions like radio frequency control devices and DALI-standard compatible systems are either expensive, complex, or require replacing existing infrastructure, which is not practical for home users.
Innovation Solution
A lighting system with a programmable control module that communicates wirelessly with a programming unit, allowing users to define different illumination modes through various patterns of movement of a light switch or remote control button, such as speed, duration, and frequency, enabling users to customize lighting outputs without the need for expensive or complex installations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If radio frequency control devices such as mobile phones, tablets, or wireless smart switches are used to control advanced lighting functions, then user accessibility and control flexibility are improved, but device cost and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
A wireless communication module is introduced as an intermediary between the existing light switch and the lighting unit. This module receives control signals from the simple light switch via wireless communication (RF, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi) and translates them into commands for the lighting unit, enabling advanced control without replacing the existing switch infrastructure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the need for complex wired control systems (DALI) or sophisticated control devices (mobile phones, tablets) with a wireless communication-based system. The mechanical/electrical connection requirement is substituted with wireless signal transmission, simplifying installation and reducing device complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If DALI-standard compatible control devices and lighting units are installed to achieve advanced lighting control, then lighting functionality and control precision are improved, but installation cost and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The control module is pre-configured with multiple control modes and parameters before installation. During installation, users can simply select from pre-defined modes (dimming, color temperature adjustment, color change) without requiring complex configuration or calibration, significantly reducing installation time and technical expertise required
Solution Approach 2:
The control module is designed to be universally compatible with existing light switches and various types of lighting units. It supports multiple control protocols (RF, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) and can work with different bulb types (LED, CFL, incandescent), eliminating the need for specialized DALI-compatible equipment and reducing installation complexity
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing lighting infrastructure is replaced with new DALI-standard compatible devices, then control capability is improved, but cost and complexity of replacement increase
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication module acts as a mediator that bridges between existing light switches and modern lighting units. This allows users to upgrade lighting units while retaining their existing switches, avoiding the need to replace the entire lighting infrastructure and reducing installation cost and complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to be dynamically adaptable, allowing users to add or remove lighting units and control modules as needed. The wireless communication protocol enables flexible system configuration without requiring re-wiring or physical reconfiguration of the infrastructure
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AI summary
A configurable lighting system including a lighting unit having an illumination module and a programmable control module; a light switch configured for electrical communication with the lighting unit via an electrical circuit and being operable in a first and a second operational position such that the illumination module, in response to operation of the light switch in the first and the second operational positions, is able to output a first set of illumination modes; and, a programming unit configured for wireless communication with the programmable control module of the lighting unit via a wireless communication link wherein the programming unit includes a programming interface via which the programmable control module of the lighting unit is able to be programmed such that, in response to different patterns of movement of the light switch between the first and second operational positions, the illumination module is controlled by the programmable control module to output a second set of illumination modes having a greater number of illumination modes than that of the first set of illumination modes.