Image Code Lighting Control via Portable Terminal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting systems require separate control apparatuses for each lighting apparatus, making it complex and difficult for users to control multiple lighting devices, especially when manual controls are involved.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize an image code, such as barcodes or QR codes, to control lighting apparatuses by displaying light menus, including apparatus information and lighting state information, allowing for wireless communication and control through a portable device, with optional relay apparatuses for network communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate control apparatuses are used for each lighting apparatus, then each lighting device can be controlled independently, but the system complexity increases and user operation becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple control functions into a single portable terminal device. The terminal can control multiple lighting apparatuses through wireless communication, eliminating the need for separate control apparatuses for each light fixture. This consolidation reduces system complexity while maintaining the ability to independently control individual lighting devices through software selection on the terminal.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable terminal device serves as a universal controller for multiple different lighting apparatuses. Instead of requiring specialized control apparatuses for each light fixture, a single multi-functional terminal can communicate with and control various lighting devices through wireless protocols, simplifying the overall system architecture.
2Ease of operation
If manual control methods are used for lighting apparatuses, then direct control is possible, but user operation becomes complex especially with multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical control operations with wireless electronic communication. The portable terminal communicates with lighting apparatuses through wireless signals, eliminating the need for physical connections or complex manual switching. Users can control multiple lighting devices through a simplified graphical interface on the terminal, significantly reducing operational complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If control apparatus and lighting apparatus are separated, then functional independence is achieved, but connection and control becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The portable terminal acts as an intermediary device between the user and the lighting apparatuses. It provides a user-friendly interface for selecting and controlling individual lighting devices, mediating between the user's control intentions and the actual lighting apparatus operations. This intermediary role simplifies the connection process while maintaining functional independence of the lighting devices.
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AI summary
Provided are a method and system for controlling light by using an image code. The method includes displaying an image code on a display unit; acquiring information relating to light settings by recognizing the image code; determining apparatus information and lighting state information by using information relating to the light settings; and transmitting a light request message for requesting light settings according to the lighting state information to the lighting apparatus having apparatus information that is equal to the apparatus information of the image code.