Control Signal Switching System for Customizable Lighting Modes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional power supplies have limited and simple switching functions for light emitting modes, restricting users' ability to customize or switch light effects, leading to repetitive and boring experiences.

Innovation Solution

A control signal switching system that selects and generates customized control signals from multiple sources to control light emitting modules, allowing users to choose from various light colors, brightness, and modes through user input and wireless communication, enabling flexible and unique light effects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If conventional power supplies use simple switching functions for light emitting modes, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability and user customization capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveswitching function complexityVSAvoidlight emitting mode customization
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The switching module is designed to accept multiple types of control signals (manual input signals, sensing signals from motion detectors, ambient light sensors, and wireless control signals) and route them to control the light emitting module. This multi-functional design allows a single device to respond to various input sources without requiring separate switching circuits for each signal type, thereby maintaining simplicity while achieving high adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The control signal switching system is divided into distinct functional modules: a switching module for signal selection, a transmission module for signal routing, and multiple signal input units for different control sources. This segmentation allows each module to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall design while enabling comprehensive control capabilities through modular integration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If power supplies have finite and repeated light emitting modes, then the device complexity is reduced, but the user experience and entertainment value deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emitting mode varietyVSAvoiduser watching experience
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts light emitting modes based on real-time input from sensing units. Motion detection triggers different light patterns, ambient light sensors adjust brightness levels, and wireless control allows dynamic mode changes during operation. This dynamic responsiveness creates varied and engaging light effects that adapt to user behavior and environment, significantly enhancing entertainment value without requiring complex pre-programmed sequences

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Device complexity

If conventional power supplies lack external control signal input, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation and user control capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol signal input capabilityVSAvoidlight emitting mode switching convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The switching module acts as an intermediary that receives control signals from multiple sources (manual buttons, motion sensors, ambient light sensors, wireless devices) and selectively routes them to the light emitting module. This intermediary function allows users to control light modes through convenient external inputs without directly complicating the core lighting control circuitry, maintaining ease of operation while expanding control capabilities

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS10306716B1Control signal switching system
Publication Date: 2019.05.28 THERMAL TAKE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

A control signal switching system generates a light emitting module control signal for controlling a light emitting module, and the control signal switching system has a switching module and a transmission module. The switching module receives a switching control signal, a first control signal and a second control signal and output one control signal selected from the first control signal and the second control signal according to the switching control signal. The transmission module is connected to the switching module for receiving the one control signal selected from the first control signal and the second control signal and generates the light emitting module control signal for transmitting to the light emitting module. Therefore, the light emitting module is in operation according to the light emitting module control signal.