Illumination Apparatus with Individual Pattern Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing illumination control systems in public spaces, such as restaurants and bars, do not allow for individual control of lighting based on user preferences, leading to unsatisfactory entertainment experiences for visitors.

Innovation Solution

An illumination apparatus with a control unit that switches illumination control based on received illumination patterns from communication terminals, allowing users to customize lighting and audio experiences independently, using a built-in speaker to play back preferred audio signals and adjust lighting according to melody and rhythm.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If illumination control is performed over the entire space with synchronized illumination apparatuses, then the entire space becomes harmonious, but individual visitor preferences cannot be satisfied

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveindividual illumination controlVSAvoidsynchronized illumination control

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the illumination control system into individual controllable units. Each illumination apparatus can receive and execute independent illumination patterns from different communication terminals, allowing segmented control of different spatial zones while maintaining the ability to synchronize when needed. This enables both individual visitor preferences and overall spatial harmony.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically switches between synchronized control mode and individual control mode. The control unit can adjust illumination patterns based on received signals from communication terminals, allowing the illumination characteristics to change dynamically between global synchronization and local personalization depending on operational requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If illumination control is individually switched for each visitor, then visitor satisfaction increases, but control system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepersonalized illumination controlVSAvoidcontrol system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control unit is designed with multi-functionality, capable of both receiving individual illumination patterns from communication terminals and executing synchronized control commands. This universal control mechanism handles both individualized and collective control requirements through a single integrated system, reducing overall complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

Each illumination apparatus autonomously receives and executes illumination patterns from communication terminals without requiring complex centralized coordination for individual control. The self-service capability of each unit to independently process and implement illumination patterns simplifies the overall control architecture.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS9307617B2Illumination apparatus and storage medium

Publication Date: 2016.04.05 SONY GROUP CORP

AI summary

There is provided an illumination apparatus including an illumination unit, a reception unit, and a control unit configured to control illumination of the illumination unit in accordance with a default illumination pattern. When the reception unit receives an illumination pattern, the control unit performs illumination control different from the illumination according to the default illumination pattern.