Multi-Functional LED Lighting with Optical Tuning for Dispersion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting systems for programmable environments are costly, complex, and limited by the dispersion properties of conventional lighting elements, particularly LEDs, which require substantial hardware and wiring, leading to high costs and inefficient energy use.
Innovation Solution
A multi-functional lighting system utilizing high-efficiency LEDs with varying shapes, sizes, and optical tuning elements for enhanced luminescence and dispersion, capable of adjusting light angles and output, and incorporating both visible and invisible wavelength ranges for functions like bacteriological control and pollution control, determined by user input for specific environmental needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional lighting elements (incandescent, fluorescent, LED) are used in programmable lighting systems, then lighting control functionality is provided, but system cost and complexity increase due to required transmitters, receivers, processors, and wiring
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting element integrates multiple functions (light emission, receiving control signals, and processing) into a single component. The lighting element includes a receiver and processor built-in, eliminating the need for separate transmitters, receivers, and control devices while providing programmable lighting control functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional lighting elements are used, then lighting control is achieved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting element integrates multiple functions (light emission, receiving control signals, and processing) into a single component. The lighting element includes a receiver and processor built-in, eliminating the need for separate transmitters, receivers, and control devices while providing programmable lighting control functionality.
3Use of energy by moving object
If standard LED dispersion properties are used, then lighting efficiency is maintained, but light dispersion capability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces optical tuning elements that modify the spatial distribution of light in additional dimensions. These elements include diffusers, reflectors, and lenses that redirect light in multiple directions, transforming the typically directional LED output into omnidirectional or multi-directional illumination patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite optical structures combining multiple materials with different optical properties. The lighting element integrates phosphor materials, diffusing materials, and reflective surfaces to achieve both high lighting efficiency and superior light dispersion characteristics.
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 provides efficient, cost-effective, and versatile lighting solutions with improved light dispersion and functionality, reducing hardware requirements and energy consumption while meeting diverse environmental lighting needs.
Implementation Method 1
light bulbs comprised of light emitting diodes (LED's)
Implementation Method 2
high-efficiency lighting elements, such as conventional light emitting diodes (LED's)
Implementation Method 3
an optical tuning element substantially disposed over the light bulbs for providing high-efficiency lighting
Implementation Method 4
light bulbs having wide angle light dispersion
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for providing multi-functional lighting in a lighting system in an environment is disclosed. The system uses high-efficiency lighting elements for providing multi-functional lighting in the environment. The types and quantity of high-efficiency lighting elements is determined based upon information entered provided to the system by a user according to their functional desires for the environment. Among the functions provided to the environment include: lighting, bacteriological control, biological control, pest control, and pollution control. In one embodiment of the high-efficiency lighting elements are light emitting diodes (LEDs). In one embodiment of the multi-functional lighting system, the system further determines location of the lighting elements to be used within the environment based on the information provided by a user.