Dynamic Light Sequences in Motion-Actuated LED Circuits

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional light-emitting devices, particularly those using LEDs, are limited in their ability to change light sequences and frequencies, leading to monotonous operation and inefficiency in energy savings, failing to adapt to user needs or environmental conditions.

Innovation Solution

A circuit device comprising light-emitting devices, a motion-actuated switch, a controller, and a selector, which allows for programmable control of light sequences and frequencies based on user input, enabling dynamic light patterns and energy-efficient operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional light-emitting devices use fixed light sequences and frequencies, then the device structure is simple, but the light display becomes monotonous and cannot adapt to user needs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight sequence adaptabilityVSAvoidcircuit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic light sequences by using a controller that can change the emission order and frequency of light-emitting diodes based on different control signals. The system transitions from fixed patterns to dynamically adjustable sequences, allowing the light display to adapt to various user needs and environmental conditions while maintaining reasonable circuit complexity through programmable control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Illumination intensity

If light-emitting devices operate continuously, then the lighting effect is strong, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight intensityVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs periodic action by controlling light-emitting diodes to emit light in sequential patterns rather than continuously. The controller activates different LEDs at different time intervals according to predetermined sequences, creating strong illumination effects during active periods while consuming less energy during transition and idle periods. This periodic emission pattern maintains effective lighting intensity while significantly reducing overall energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

3Object-affected harmful factors

If light-emitting devices flash at high frequency, then the attention-catching effect is strong, but energy savings are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattention-catching effectVSAvoidenergy waste
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses periodic action with variable frequencies to balance attention-catching effects and energy savings. The controller can adjust the flashing frequency of light-emitting diodes based on different operational modes, using higher frequencies when attention is needed and lower frequencies or longer intervals when energy conservation is prioritized. This creates an optimized balance between visual impact and energy efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by varying the flash frequency and duration of light-emitting diodes according to different operational requirements. The system can switch between different frequency parameters to achieve either strong attention-catching effects or energy-efficient operation, allowing flexible adjustment of the flash rate to match environmental conditions and user needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Adaptability or versatility

If light-emitting devices use fixed emission patterns, then the circuit design is simple, but the device cannot meet different user needs or environmental conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenvironmental adaptabilityVSAvoidcontrol circuit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements universality by designing a controller that can execute multiple light sequences and frequency patterns using a single circuit design. The controller responds to different control signals to produce various emission patterns, making the device adaptable to different user needs and environmental conditions without requiring multiple specialized circuits. This multi-functional approach enhances versatility while keeping the overall device complexity manageable.

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

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 circuit device provides customizable light sequences and frequencies, enhancing user experience while reducing energy consumption, aligning with environmental protection goals by offering adaptable and attention-catching light displays.

Implementation Method 1

a motion-actuated switch, a controller and a selector. The motion-actuated switch senses a first motion of the object and generates a first controlling signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMotion sensing:

Implementation Method 2

The controller selectively drives the plurality of light-emitting devices to emit lights

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS8643293B2Circuit device for controlling a plurality of light-emitting devices in a sequence
Publication Date: 2014.02.04 TSENG SHEN KO
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AI summary

The invention provides a circuit device, embedded in an object, which includes a plurality of light-emitting devices, a motion-actuated switch, a controller and a selector. The motion-actuated switch senses a first motion of the object and generates a first controlling signal. The controller selectively drives the plurality of light-emitting devices to emit lights in a first period in a first sequence and a first flashing frequency according to the first controlling signal. After the first period, the motion-actuated switch senses a second motion of the object and generates a second controlling signal. The controller selectively drives the plurality of light-emitting devices to emit lights in a second period in the first sequence and a second flashing frequency according to the second controlling signal. The selector generates a selecting signal and the controller selectively controls the number of lighting light-emitting devices according to the selecting signal.