Integrated LED System with Wireless Control and ASIC
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing LED systems are inefficient due to complex manufacturing processes and high power requirements, leading to excessive heat generation and limited integration of smart functionality within the system.
Innovation Solution
The integration of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) die and light emitting diode (LED) on a semiconductor substrate, which includes additional electrical functionality and smart control, reducing power consumption and heat generation while enabling smaller form factors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional LED systems with separate driver IC and electronic components are used, then the system can provide basic LED functionality, but the manufacturing process becomes complex and the system size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the LED chip and driver circuitry into a single integrated LED system, eliminating the need for separate driver IC and electronic components. This integration simplifies the manufacturing process by reducing the number of discrete parts that need to be mounted and interconnected, while maintaining all necessary LED functionality including driving, dimming, and control capabilities
2Use of energy by moving object
If traditional LED systems with separate electronic components are used, then basic LED operation is achieved, but power consumption increases and heat generation becomes excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The integration of driver circuitry directly with the LED chip reduces power consumption by minimizing parasitic losses in interconnections and reducing the overall component count. The consolidated architecture improves power efficiency and reduces heat generation compared to traditional systems with separate driver IC and electronic components
3Volume of moving object
If traditional LED systems with separate components are used, then LED functionality is provided, but the system size becomes large and integration of smart functionality is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates driver circuitry, control functionality, and smart features into a compact LED system, dramatically reducing the overall system size. This consolidation creates available space and electrical capacity for integrating additional smart functionality such as wireless communication, sensors, and intelligent control capabilities that would be difficult to implement in traditional distributed architectures
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
This configuration results in a more efficient LED system with reduced power consumption and heat generation, allowing for smaller sizes and enhanced smart control capabilities compared to prior art LED systems.
Implementation Method 1
at least one light emitting diode (LED) configured to provide illumination
Data Source
AI summary
A light emitting diode (LED) system includes one or more light emitting diodes (LED), or other lighting devices, configured to provide lighting in an area, and a wireless control system configured to control the light emitting diodes (LED). The wireless control system includes at least one transmitter/receiver device in signal communication with the light emitting diode (LED), and a wireless control device operable by a user, configured to send input signals to the transmitter/receiver device for controlling the light emitting diode (LED), and to receive output signals from the transmitter/receiver device for indicating a status of the light emitting diodes (LED).