Interior Traffic Marker Illumination With Sensor-Based Visibility Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing traffic markers lack easy attachment options for internal lighting devices and do not provide a timing component for lighting, making them less visible in various environmental conditions.
Innovation Solution
A traffic marker illumination device that attaches to the interior of a traffic marker, equipped with sensors and a processor to adjust lighting based on environmental conditions, and is operable via a networked software platform for real-time control and monitoring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If lighting devices are attached to external parts of traffic markers, then visibility is improved, but attachment ease and integration are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination device is nested within the interior of the traffic marker base, with the light source, battery, and control circuitry housed inside the base structure. This integration allows the lighting function to be built-in rather than externally attached, improving attachment ease while maintaining visibility enhancement.
Solution Approach 2:
The illumination device merges multiple functions into a single integrated unit: the light source for visibility, battery for power, control circuitry for timing and sensor control, and mounting structure for attachment. This combination resolves the contradiction by providing a self-contained system that is easy to install while delivering enhanced visibility.
2Illumination intensity
If standalone lighting devices are used, then visibility is improved, but device complexity and integration are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the light source, battery, control circuitry, sensor inputs, and mounting mechanisms into a single integrated illumination device that attaches to the traffic marker base. This merging reduces overall system complexity compared to using separate standalone lighting devices while achieving the same visibility enhancement.
Solution Approach 2:
The illumination device is designed as a universal component that can be attached to various traffic marker types and includes multi-functional capabilities: illumination, sensor-based control, timing functions, and remote monitoring. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby reducing integration complexity.
3Device complexity
If lighting devices without timing components are used, then simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to environmental conditions is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination device incorporates dynamic control through sensor inputs (light sensors, motion sensors) and timing components that allow the lighting behavior to adapt automatically to environmental conditions. The system can adjust illumination based on ambient light levels, motion detection, and time-based scheduling, providing adaptability without requiring complex manual control mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The timing and control components enable the illumination device to operate autonomously by automatically detecting environmental conditions and adjusting its lighting behavior accordingly. The sensor-based system self-regulates illumination based on ambient conditions, eliminating the need for external timing control while maintaining adaptability to environmental changes.
4Stability of the object's composition
If internal lighting devices are not easily attachable, then structural integrity is maintained, but ease of installation is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination device is segmented into modular components including the light source module, battery module, control circuitry, and mounting interface. This segmentation allows the device to be designed with standardized attachment mechanisms that maintain structural integrity when installed while simplifying the installation process through modular assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting interface acts as an intermediary between the illumination device and the traffic marker base, providing a standardized connection mechanism. This intermediary component ensures secure attachment that maintains structural integrity while facilitating easy installation through standardized attachment procedures.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances visibility of traffic markers by providing customizable lighting sequences and real-time adjustments, improving safety in various conditions and enabling remote tracking and management of multiple devices.
Implementation Method 1
A traffic marker illumination device 200 is disclosed for illuminating traffic markers (e.g., traffic cones). The traffic marker illumination device 200 includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs)
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AI summary
A traffic marker illumination device for improving the visibility of a traffic marker to provide warnings for constructions sites and roadways. The traffic marker illumination device is designed to removably attach to an interior portion of a traffic marker. The traffic marker illumination device generates a light to illuminate the traffic marker based on the geographic position of the traffic marker and surrounding environmental elements.