Laser-Assisted Wireless Lamp Networking for Precise Target Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless networking technologies face challenges in equipment identification, networking complexity, and signal interference in multi-node lighting environments, particularly in commercial buildings and large venues, leading to user difficulty in selecting target lamps and increased system maintenance costs.
Innovation Solution
A wireless distribution network system utilizing laser assistance, comprising a remote controller and receiver units with laser emission and receiving capabilities, enables precise lamp positioning and control through directivity, simplifying device identification and reducing networking complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional wireless networking technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth mesh, Zigbee) are used for multi-node lighting control, then wireless connectivity and remote control capability are achieved, but equipment identification becomes difficult and networking complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a laser beam as an intermediary carrier to transmit control instructions from the remote controller to the target lamp. This laser intermediary enables direct, intuitive pointing control, eliminating the complexity of traditional wireless device discovery and pairing processes while improving equipment identification ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical/electronic wireless networking protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) with an optical laser-based control system. This substitution simplifies the control mechanism by using direct laser pointing instead of complex wireless protocol handshaking and device selection procedures.
2Reliability
If traditional wireless networking technologies are deployed in dense multi-node environments, then wireless control coverage is achieved, but signal interference causes command delays or losses
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes radio frequency wireless communication (prone to interference) with optical laser communication. The laser beam provides a dedicated, interference-free transmission path between the remote controller and target lamp, ensuring reliable control command delivery in dense environments without signal collision or interference.
Solution Approach 2:
The laser-based control system creates a localized, directed transmission path from the remote controller to the specific target lamp. This localized quality ensures that control commands are transmitted only to the intended recipient without interfering with or being interfered by other devices in the environment, improving reliability.
3Measurement precision
If laser assistance is introduced for precise lamp positioning and control, then equipment identification accuracy and control precision are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions into the remote controller and receiver units: the remote controller combines laser emission, wireless network connectivity, and control signal generation; the receiver integrates laser reception, instruction decoding, and wireless communication. This multi-functionality achieves precise positioning and control without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the laser positioning system with the wireless control system into an integrated architecture. The laser unit and wireless communication unit work together in a unified control flow, where the laser provides targeting and the wireless system provides command transmission, creating a cohesive system rather than separate complex subsystems.
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
The system achieves rapid and intuitive lamp control, improving user experience and reducing system configuration and maintenance complexity by leveraging laser directivity and wireless communication, ensuring accurate and efficient control in complex lighting environments.
Implementation Method 1
the remote controller controls the laser emission unit to emit a carrier instruction to the receiver
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AI summary
The present invention provides a wireless distribution network system using laser assistance, comprising: a remote controller, including a first power module, a human-machine interaction module, a first main control unit, a first communication unit and a laser emission unit; a receiver, arranged in an electrical equipment, including a second power module, a second main control unit, a second communication unit and a laser receiving unit; according to the input signal of the input unit of the human-machine interaction module, the first main control unit controls the laser emission unit to emit a carrier instruction to the receiver, after the laser receiving unit receives the carrier instruction and decodes it into a control instruction, it sends the control instruction to the second main control unit to make the second communication unit enter the networking state and connect to the wireless network to communicate with other communication units. The present invention also provides a wireless control method for said system. The present invention utilizes the directivity and accuracy of the laser beam to achieve rapid positioning networking and instant control of the target.