Indoor Network Connection Device Using Light Source
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current IoT and M2M network establishment in buildings is hindered by the lack of ubiquitous network communication nodes in everyday appliances, leading to inadequate penetration rates and high costs, as devices like TVs and refrigerators often lack network communication functions.
Innovation Solution
Utilizing indoor light sources as a base for network connection devices, incorporating a master node module with wireless communication capabilities, allowing for the creation of a low-cost, high-penetration-rate indoor wireless network system that can connect to the internet and enable communication between devices using both Bluetooth and WiFi protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional network routing facilities are used to establish indoor networks, then network communication function is achieved, but cost increases and penetration rate decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling ordinary light bulbs to perform multiple functions: traditional illumination and network communication. By integrating wireless communication modules into standard light bulbs, the invention transforms a single-function device into a multi-functional one, eliminating the need for separate networking infrastructure and reducing deployment costs while increasing penetration rate.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service by allowing light bulbs to automatically establish network connections and form mesh networks without requiring professional installation or configuration. The bulbs autonomously discover each other, negotiate communication parameters, and build the network infrastructure themselves, eliminating the need for external routing facilities and simplifying deployment.
2Area of stationary object
If Bluetooth or WiFi devices are placed throughout the building to achieve mesh networking, then network coverage is improved, but device quantity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses universality by transforming ordinary light bulbs into dual-function devices that provide both illumination and wireless communication. This eliminates the need to deploy separate Bluetooth or WiFi devices throughout the building, as the existing light bulb infrastructure is repurposed for networking, thereby reducing device quantity while maintaining comprehensive coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs light bulbs as intermediary devices that bridge the gap between traditional infrastructure and wireless networking. Instead of deploying dedicated communication devices, the light bulbs serve as intermediaries that leverage their existing widespread placement to provide network coverage, reducing the total number of devices needed.
3Ease of manufacture
If light sources are used as network connection devices, then cost decreases and penetration rate increases, but network communication capability must be integrated into existing infrastructure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by separating the communication functionality from the illumination functionality within the light bulb system. The wireless communication module operates as an independent segment that can be independently configured and managed, simplifying the integration process despite the multi-functional nature of the device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses communication protocols and control circuits as intermediaries that bridge the illumination system and the wireless communication system. These intermediary layers manage the interaction between different functional components, reducing the perceived complexity of integration while enabling cost-effective deployment.
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AI summary
This invention reveals an indoor network connection device. This device is combined by indoor light source and master node module, which can effectively decrease the cost of setting up indoor web facilities and make ideal of smart architecture come true. In addition, setting up these web connecting devices can easily let other web users in and even to become micro-network achieving the goal of sharing resource.