Illumination Control Device for Intuitive Two-Direction Diffusion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing illumination devices lack an intuitive control mechanism to set the diffusion degree of light in two directions, limiting the flexibility and precision of light distribution.
Innovation Solution
A control device with a touch sensor and display panel that allows intuitive setting of light diffusion degree through a graphical interface, enabling control over light distribution in two intersecting directions using a light diffusion degree setting screen.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional control interface is used for setting light diffusion degree, then the device structure remains simple, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to lack of intuitive control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a graphical user interface that displays a visual representation (copy) of the light distribution pattern on a touch panel. This graphical copy allows users to intuitively understand and control the light diffusion degree by interacting with the visual display rather than abstract parameters, thereby improving ease of operation without significantly increasing physical device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces physical mechanical controls with a touch panel interface that responds to user gestures. This substitution eliminates the need for complex mechanical adjustment mechanisms while providing more intuitive control through visual feedback and direct touch interaction, resolving the contradiction between operational intuitiveness and device complexity
2Measurement precision
If separate controls are provided for each direction, then the precision of light diffusion control improves, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to increased complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control of light diffusion in multiple directions into a single graphical interface element. By displaying an elliptical light distribution pattern where users can simultaneously adjust both major and minor axis diffusion degrees through one unified interface, the system achieves precise multi-directional control while maintaining operational simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a visual dimensional representation of light diffusion control. Instead of separate abstract controls for each direction, the system uses a two-dimensional graphical display showing the light distribution ellipse, allowing users to intuitively comprehend and control diffusion in multiple directions simultaneously through spatial visualization rather than sequential parameter adjustment
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AI summary
According to an aspect, a control device for an illumination device includes: a touch sensor and a display panel. A light diffusion degree setting screen for executing light diffusion degree setting processing for the illumination device is displayed on a display region of the display panel. The light diffusion degree setting screen is provided with a light distribution shape object with a central point at the origin of an XY plane, a first light diffusion degree setting object with a central point at an intersection point of an X axis of the XY plane and an outline of the light distribution shape object, and a second light diffusion degree setting object with a central point at an intersection point of a Y axis of the XY plane and the outline of the light distribution shape object.