Integrated Display Lighting System for Independent Illumination Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic visual displays often cause eye strain and inadequate lighting due to their light output and independent design, which conflicts with general lighting devices, leading to spatial and aesthetic issues, as well as power constraints when both are used simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
An integrated lighting system within the electronic visual display that allows for independent control of lighting, including orientation, brightness, color, and power management, using LEDs or OLEDs, to provide a constant and directed light source, eliminating the need for separate lighting devices and optimizing space and power usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate general lighting devices and electronic visual displays are used independently, then each device can be optimized for its specific function, but spatial conflict and aesthetic compromise occur when both are used in the same area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the electronic visual display device and general lighting device into a single integrated unit. The housing of the display device incorporates lighting devices that can be oriented to provide direct light to spaces external to the display, eliminating the need for separate lighting fixtures and resolving spatial conflicts.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated device performs multiple functions: it serves as both an electronic visual display and a general lighting source. The lighting devices can be independently controlled to provide illumination for viewing areas, task lighting, or ambient lighting, while the display functions independently as well.
2Ease of operation
If both electronic visual display and general lighting device are plugged into mains outlets, then both devices can operate independently, but power outlet availability becomes insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated device uses a single power connection to supply both the electronic visual display and the lighting devices. The housing and lighting devices are configured to share the same power input, eliminating the need for multiple outlet connections while maintaining independent operational control.
3Illumination intensity
If display light output is increased to improve visibility, then viewing quality improves, but eye strain increases due to inadequate ambient lighting
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated lighting devices are oriented to provide direct light to specific spaces external to the display, creating localized illumination zones. This allows the display area to have optimized ambient lighting independent of the display's own light output, reducing eye strain while maintaining viewing quality.
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 lighting system provides a constant and directed light source, enhancing visibility and safety while reducing the need for separate lighting, thus addressing eye strain and power issues, and offering a more aesthetically pleasing and functional solution for both general and task lighting.
Implementation Method 1
using LEDs or OLEDs, to provide a constant and directed light source
Implementation Method 2
using LEDs or OLEDs, to provide a constant and directed light source
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic visual display system with an integrated general lighting system including an electronic visual display having a housing and one or more lighting devices integrated therewith to provide light to one or more spaces external to the electronic visual display housing. The lighting devices have an independent on and off state which allows for the lighting devices to be in the on state independent of the on and off state of the electronic visual display. The lighting devices provide a relatively constant and user selectable color and level of light output.