Lamp Segmentation Interface for Custom Light-Unit Grouping

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users cannot customize the segmentation of light-emitting units in lamps after leaving the factory, resulting in low flexibility in achieving different lighting effects.

Innovation Solution

A client terminal displays a segmentation interface allowing users to modify segment areas and lighting areas, sending segmentation information to the lamp to control light-emitting units for customized lighting effects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the segmentation of light-emitting units is determined by the manufacturer, then the lamp production process is simplified and standardized, but users cannot customize the segmentation after leaving the factory, resulting in low flexibility

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility of segmenting light-emitting unitsVSAvoidcomplexity of segmentation control system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic segmentation by allowing users to modify segment configurations through a control interface after the lamp leaves the factory. The segmentation scheme is no longer fixed but can be adjusted in real-time based on user needs, transforming the static manufacturer-defined segmentation into a dynamic user-customizable system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a control device as an intermediary between the user and the light-emitting units. This control device receives user input through a interface, processes the segmentation requirements, and translates them into control signals for the light-emitting units, enabling flexible customization without direct user manipulation of the physical lamp components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple light-emitting units are controlled in segments, then lamps can present different lighting effects, but users lack the ability to customize segmentation configurations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomization of lighting effectsVSAvoidease of modifying segment configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The control device serves as an intermediary that simplifies the operation of segment customization. Instead of requiring users to directly manipulate individual light-emitting units or understand complex control protocols, the control device provides a user-friendly interface that abstracts the complexity, allowing users to easily define and modify segment configurations through simple interactions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables users to independently configure and customize segmentations without requiring manufacturer intervention or specialized technical knowledge. The control interface allows end-users to self-service the segmentation configuration process, adapting the lighting system to their specific needs and preferences.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12477644B2Segmentation method, device, lamp, and computer-readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.11.18 SHENZHEN INTELLIROCKS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A segmentation method includes displaying a setting interface for segment setting, the setting interface including a plurality of segment areas, the plurality of segment areas including a plurality of lighting areas, and the plurality of lighting areas one-to-one corresponding to a plurality of light-emitting units included in a lamp. The method also includes: in response to a user's modification operation on the plurality of segment areas, displaying a modified segment area, the modification operation being an operation by a user to modify the number of the segment areas and/or the number of lighting areas included in a segment area; in response to a user's save operation on the modified segment area, saving the modified segment area; and sending segmentation information of the modified segment area to the lamp, for the lamp to control the plurality of light-emitting units to display corresponding lighting effect.