Door Integrated Lighted Mirror System with LED Arrays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting systems for dressing rooms are inefficient in spatially limited environments, as they do not effectively utilize available space to provide optimal illumination and viewing conditions.
Innovation Solution
A door-integrated lighted mirror system with light emitting diode arrays, diffusers, and a control system that allows for adjustable color and intensity of light, including a camera and wireless transceiver for virtual clothing try-on capabilities, integrated into a conventional door with a mirror.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a conventional dressing room lighting system is used, then adequate illumination can be provided, but the system occupies excessive space and is inefficient in spatially limited environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mirror and lighting system into a single integrated unit mounted on the door. The illumination elements are positioned directly on the door surface flanking the mirror, merging what were traditionally separate components (mirror, lighting, and door structure) into one compact assembly that optimizes space utilization while providing adequate illumination for dressing applications.
2Illumination intensity
If traditional lighting fixtures are installed in the dressing room, then lighting function is achieved, but the device complexity increases and installation becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is segmented into discrete illumination elements that can be independently positioned on the door. Each illumination element is a separate component that can be mounted independently, allowing for simplified installation and maintenance while achieving the required lighting function through the coordinated operation of these segmented units.
3Area of stationary object
If a compact lighting system is used to save space, then space efficiency improves, but the illumination quality and viewing conditions deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination elements are strategically positioned at specific locations on the door flanking the mirror to create optimal viewing conditions. The lighting is directed locally toward the mirror surface and user viewing area, concentrating illumination quality where it is most needed while maintaining compact overall dimensions. This localized illumination approach ensures adequate lighting without requiring extensive space.
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 system optimizes lighting and viewing conditions in small spaces, enabling users to control lighting and share virtual try-on images, enhancing the dressing experience in limited environments.
Implementation Method 1
first and second illumination elements mounted on the door on opposite sides of the mirror; the illumination elements are light emitting diode arrays with outputs filtered by diffusers
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AI summary
A door integrated lighted mirror system of the present invention. In the best mode, the invention includes a door mounted on a structure at least one hinge; a mirror mounted on the door; first and second illumination elements mounted on the door on opposite sides of the mirror; and means for controlling the light output by the illumination elements. In the illustrative embodiment, the illumination elements are light emitting diode arrays with outputs filtered by diffusers. A control system is mounted in the door for controlling the light output by the illumination elements. In one embodiment, the light output by the illumination elements is controlled by a first switch mounted in a hinge of the door and a second switch mounted in a door knob on the door. The control system allows the user to control the color and intensity profile of the diode arrays mounted on the door. A camera may be included in the system along with a wireless transceiver in the control system to send images of the user wearing virtual clothing from a database displayed on an integrated touchscreen and electronic display to a friend or family member via the user's smartphone.