Integrated Speaker Canned Lighting Fixture

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing home audio systems require multiple independent devices that need to be strategically placed and connected to outlets, which can be inconvenient and impact sound quality due to the limitations of home wiring configurations and furniture arrangements.

Innovation Solution

Integration of a speaker into a canned lighting fixture, allowing the speaker to be powered and connected via the same electrical system as the light bulb, with options for wireless audio reception and various connection ports for flexible audio delivery.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple independent audio devices are used, then audio functionality is provided, but device complexity and placement requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaudio functionalityVSAvoidnumber of devices

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a speaker and lighting fixture into a single integrated device. The housing contains both a light source (LED array or bulb) and a speaker unit, allowing audio and lighting functions to be provided by one device rather than multiple separate devices. This reduces the number of devices needed while maintaining both functionalities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated speaker lighting fixture serves multiple functions simultaneously - it provides both audio output and lighting illumination. The device can function as a speaker, a light fixture, or both together, making it a universal device that replaces multiple specialized devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If audio devices are placed in convenient locations, then ease of operation improves, but wiring and outlet availability become limiting factors

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveplacement convenienceVSAvoidlocation flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

Since the device combines lighting and audio functions in one unit, it can be placed in locations where lighting is needed regardless of audio outlet availability. The integrated nature allows placement in ceilings, walls, or other locations based on lighting requirements rather than electrical outlet proximity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If independent audio devices are used, then audio delivery is provided, but additional device placement and outlet connections are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaudio deliveryVSAvoidinstallation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

By merging the lighting fixture and speaker into one device, the installation process is simplified. Only one device needs to be installed and connected to power, rather than separately installing lighting fixtures and audio devices. The single integrated unit reduces installation steps and outlet connection requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS9294828B2Integrated speaker light fixture

Publication Date: 2016.03.22 RUTHERFORD RICHARD EDWARD

AI summary

Apparatuses and a method for speaker fixture integration are provided. A speaker is integrated into a canned lighting fixture. The speaker is adapted to transmit audio in proximity to the canned lighting fixture. The audio acquired from one of: an electrical power source of the canned lighting fixture, a speaker line, and wireless audio.