Integrated Power Controller for Wireless LED Lighting Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing LED control systems lack advanced wireless control capabilities, limiting the sophistication and versatility of LED lighting applications, particularly in decorative and commercial settings.
Innovation Solution
A wireless integrated power controller system that includes a remote control, foot switch, and programming controller, which transmit commands and signals wirelessly to an integrated power processor, enabling advanced control of LED illumination through converted power signals, allowing for various lighting effects and sequences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If LED control systems use basic wired control methods, then system simplicity is maintained, but control sophistication and versatility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical wired control connections with wireless communication technology. The integrated power controller includes a wireless receiver that receives control signals from remote controls, foot switches, or programming controllers without physical connection, thereby increasing control versatility while maintaining system simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated power controller is designed to accept multiple types of control inputs (remote control, foot switch, programming controller) through a single wireless receiver interface. This multi-functional capability allows the system to adapt to different control preferences and applications, enhancing versatility without requiring separate control systems for each input type.
2Adaptability or versatility
If LED control systems integrate power conversion and control functions, then control capability is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the power conversion function and control signal processing function into a single integrated power controller unit. The controller receives wireless control signals, converts AC power to DC power, and generates appropriate drive signals for LEDs all within one device, reducing the number of separate components needed while enhancing control capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated power controller acts as an intermediary device between the power source and the LED load. It receives control commands wirelessly, processes them through its controller, and generates the appropriate electrical signals to drive the LEDs, thereby enhancing control capability while consolidating multiple functions into one mediator device.
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
Enables sophisticated wireless control of LED systems, allowing for programmable lighting effects such as color changes, fading, and blinking, enhancing the versatility and practicality of LED applications in various settings.
Implementation Method 1
a power supply connected to an alternating current power signal, the power supply configured to convert the alternating current power signal to a conditioned direct current power signal
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AI summary
Disclosed is a wireless integrated lighting control system and a wireless processer control lighting system that are capable of illumination of LED light displays, LED ornaments, and pre-lit Christmas trees. Various programs and sequences can be provided to an integrated power controller or an integrated power processor controller using a remote control, a foot switch, and in one embodiment, a programming controller. The integrated power controller and integrated power processor controller can be an integrated system having electrical socket blades that are adapted to be plugged into a wall outlet to obtain power and can be made waterproof for use outside.