Intelligent Lighting Device Optical Control Signal Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing intelligent lighting systems require modifications to the existing electric system and installation of additional sensors and control units, making them costly and inconvenient to implement, especially for residential and commercial environments.
Innovation Solution
A device and system that uses optical communication means to control lighting devices, allowing them to adapt brightness based on environmental parameters without external interference, using a microcontroller to process sensor data and modulate light intensity, and enabling communication among devices within a delimited environment without modifying the existing lighting infrastructure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If wireless communication is used for light source control, then installation complexity is reduced, but communication reliability deteriorates due to external electromagnetic interferences
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an optical intermediary (light signal) to mediate communication between lighting devices. Instead of direct wireless electromagnetic communication that is susceptible to interference, devices communicate by modulating and detecting light signals, with the optical signal serving as a reliable intermediary carrier that is less affected by electromagnetic interference.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional electromagnetic wireless communication systems with an optical communication system. By substituting the communication medium from electromagnetic waves to optical signals (light), the system achieves more reliable communication while maintaining wireless operation, as optical signals are less susceptible to electromagnetic interference.
2Adaptability or versatility
If control units and sensors are installed in existing electric systems, then intelligent lighting control is achieved, but device complexity and installation cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into the lighting device itself. The lighting device integrates illumination, communication, and control capabilities in a single unit, eliminating the need for separate control units and sensors. This consolidation reduces overall system complexity while maintaining intelligent lighting control functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting device is designed with multi-functionality, serving as both an illumination source and a communication node. Each lighting device can transmit and receive optical signals, detect environmental parameters, and control its own operation, making it a universal component that performs multiple roles without requiring additional specialized devices.
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 intelligent lighting control without modifying existing systems, ensuring reliable communication and self-organization of lighting devices, reducing energy consumption, and providing an anti-theft function by creating a network of devices that adapt to environmental conditions and coordinate brightness levels.
Implementation Method 1
optical communication means (12) adapted to transmit and receive an optical control signal
Implementation Method 2
lighting means (3) adapted to illuminate
Implementation Method 3
controls of a variation of luminous intensity of the intelligent lighting device
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AI summary
An intelligent lighting device (1) is described, said device (1) comprising optical means (3,12) adapted to illuminate, and to transmit and receive an optical control signal.