LED Lighting Control System for Smooth Dimming Transitions

The patent segments the transition between brightness levels into multiple intermediate steps. Instead of jumping directly from one discrete level to another, the system divides the transition into smaller increments, making each individual step imperceptible to the human eye. This segmentation of the transition process eliminates the harmful visual jumps while maintaining the benefit of discrete brightness level control.

The patent applies dynamics by adjusting the rate of transition between brightness levels based on the current state. The system dynamically modifies the step size and timing of brightness transitions, using smaller steps when approaching target levels and larger steps when far from them. This dynamic adjustment ensures smooth, imperceptible transitions while maintaining efficient control response.

The patent employs dynamic transition timing where the speed of brightness adjustment is continuously adapted during the transition process. The system starts with faster transitions when the difference between current and target levels is large, then progressively slows down as it approaches the target level. This dynamic speed adjustment maintains rapid overall response while ensuring the final approach is smooth and imperceptible.

The patent uses periodic action by implementing regular, timed steps in the brightness transition process. Instead of a continuous analog transition, the system applies discrete brightness adjustments at regular time intervals, with the magnitude of each step carefully controlled. This periodic application of brightness changes creates a rhythm that appears smooth to the human eye while maintaining precise digital control.

The patent segments the brightness transition into multiple discrete steps that are computationally generated rather than requiring additional physical components. By dividing the transition into software-controlled segments, the system maintains the cost-effectiveness of digital LED control while eliminating the harmful visual effects of direct level jumps.

The patent introduces an intermediary processing layer between the control input and the LED output. This intermediary software module calculates intermediate brightness levels and timing, acting as a mediator that translates discrete control commands into smooth, multi-step transitions. This intermediary layer adds no physical cost but effectively eliminates the visual discontinuities.