Integrated Control Light Module for Wireless Building Lighting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing building lighting systems require complex installations and commissioning due to the use of multiple wireless protocols and the need for qualified specialists to integrate ballasts and wireless add-on modules.

Innovation Solution

A control light module with an integrated control unit, LED unit, and connector, which eliminates the need for separate ballasts by providing a unified power and control system, allowing easy installation and connection to a voltage source, and enabling wireless communication for remote control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate ballasts and wireless add-on modules are used to control luminaires, then wireless control functionality is achieved, but the device complexity and installation complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewireless control functionalityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the ballast and wireless control module into a single integrated control light module. The control unit is built into the light module itself, eliminating the need for separate external ballasts and wireless add-on modules. This integration directly resolves the technical contradiction by achieving wireless control functionality while simultaneously reducing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The control light module is designed as a universal unit that performs multiple functions: it serves as both the light source and the control device with wireless communication capabilities. The single module can be controlled via wireless protocols while also providing lighting functionality, thereby achieving versatility without increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate components (luminaires, ballasts, wireless add-on modules) are used, then control functionality is achieved, but the installation and commissioning process becomes complex and requires qualified specialists

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol functionalityVSAvoidinstallation and commissioning ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

By merging the ballast and wireless control capabilities into the light module itself, the patent reduces the number of separate components that need to be installed and configured. The integrated control light module requires only simple connection to the power supply and can be controlled wirelessly, making installation and commissioning straightforward without requiring specialized knowledge of matching and configuring multiple separate components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If conventional ballasts are used to control downstream light sources, then light control is achieved, but the number of components and wiring requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelight control capabilityVSAvoidnumber of components

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates the need for separate ballasts by integrating the control unit directly into the light module. This single integrated unit replaces what would traditionally require multiple separate components (ballast, wireless module, and light source), thereby reducing the quantity of components while maintaining full light control capability through wireless communication.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

Simplifies installation and commissioning of building lighting systems by reducing the need for separate ballasts and wired connections, enabling efficient power distribution and versatile control of LED units, while allowing for flexible and remote management.

Implementation Method 1

a control light LED unit (12), which is attached to the control light carrier unit (11) and arranged between a first end and a second end of the control light carrier unit (11)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

The control unit (14) is connected to a power supply (53) in such a way that the control light LED unit (12) can be supplied with energy by the control unit (14)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical energy distribution: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentEP4646034A1Control light module, peripheral light module and building lighting system

Publication Date: 2025.11.05 ORGANIC RESPONSE AB

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AI summary

Shown and described is a control light module (10) with a control light carrier unit (11), a control light LED unit (12), a control unit (14) attached to the control light carrier unit (11), and a control light connector (16.1, 16.2) arranged at the first end (11.1) of the control light carrier unit (11). In addition, a peripheral light module (20) with a peripheral light carrier unit (21), a peripheral light LED unit (22) and a peripheral light connector (26.1, 26.2) is described. Furthermore, a building lighting system (50) comprising at least one control light module (10) and at least one peripheral light module (20) is described.