LED Illuminating Apparatus Signal Amplification Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

The installation of mobile phone signal amplifiers in buildings often requires long RF coaxial cables, leading to cumbersome cable laying and signal attenuation, as well as the need for a separate external power supply, which complicates the installation and reduces signal continuity.

Innovation Solution

An LED illuminating apparatus integrating a first and second antenna, a signal amplifying unit, and an LED driving power supply, where the antennas are connected to the signal amplifying unit to amplify base station and terminal signals, eliminating the need for long cables and providing power directly to the amplifying unit.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If long RF coaxial cables are used to connect antennas and signal amplifying unit, then the signal amplifying unit can be installed indoors, but cable laying becomes cumbersome and signal attenuation increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal continuityVSAvoidcable laying
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the signal amplifying unit and power supply into an integrated LED illuminating apparatus that also functions as a signal amplifier. This merging eliminates the need for separate external power supplies and long cable connections, directly resolving the contradiction by making the system self-contained while maintaining indoor installation capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The LED illuminating apparatus is designed to serve multiple functions: providing illumination, amplifying signals, and self-powering the amplifying unit. This multi-functionality allows the system to eliminate dedicated power cables and signal cables, simplifying installation while ensuring continuous signal amplification

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If long RF coaxial cables are used, then the signal amplifying unit can be powered separately, but signal attenuation increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal amplificationVSAvoidsignal attenuation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

By merging the power supply and signal amplifying unit into a single integrated LED illuminating apparatus, the patent eliminates long cable runs that cause signal attenuation. The power is supplied directly through the integrated power supply unit, and signals are amplified locally without transmission losses over long cables

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If separate external power supply is used for signal amplifying unit, then the unit can be powered independently, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supplyVSAvoidinstallation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the power supply, signal amplifying unit, and LED illumination into a single integrated apparatus. This eliminates the need for separate external power supplies and reduces installation complexity while maintaining independent power supply capability through the integrated design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The LED illuminating apparatus is designed as a multi-functional device that simultaneously provides illumination, houses the signal amplifying unit, and supplies power to it. This universal design reduces the number of separate components and simplifies installation while ensuring reliable power supply

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

This integration simplifies the connection, reduces signal attenuation, eliminates the need for a separate power supply, and ensures continuous signal amplification while reducing costs and potential damage from lightning strikes.

Implementation Method 1

The first antenna receives a base station signal, and transmits the base station signal to the signal amplifying unit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic wave reception: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

The signal amplifying unit amplifies the base station signal, and transmits the amplified base station signal to the second antenna. The second antenna transmits the amplified base station signal to a terminal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic wave transmission: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

The signal amplifying unit further amplifies the terminal signal, and transmits the amplified terminal signal to the first antenna; and the first antenna further transmits the amplified terminal signal to a base station

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic wave transmission: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10194332B2LED illuminating apparatus, and related signal amplifying system
Publication Date: 2019.01.29 ZHEJIANG SHENGHUI LIGHTING
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a Light Emitting Diode (LED) illuminating apparatus. The illuminating apparatus includes a first antenna, a second antenna, a signal amplifying unit, an LED lighting unit, and an LED driving power supply. The LED driving power supply is connected with the signal amplifying unit and the LED lighting unit to drive the LED lighting unit to emit light and to provide power to the signal amplifying unit. The first antenna and the second antenna are connected to the signal amplifying unit. The first antenna receives a base station signal, and transmits the base station signal to the signal amplifying unit. The signal amplifying unit amplifies the base station signal, and transmits the amplified base station signal to the second antenna. The second antenna transmits the amplified base station signal to a terminal. The second antenna further receives a terminal signal, and transmits the terminal signal to the signal amplifying unit. The signal amplifying unit further amplifies the terminal signal, and transmits the amplified terminal signal to the first antenna. The first antenna further transmits the amplified terminal signal to a base station.