Configurable LED Lighting Device with Switch Control Unit

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing lighting solutions, such as compact fluorescent bulbs, face challenges including the use of hazardous gases, sensitivity to ambient temperature, and aesthetic concerns related to color temperature and appearance.

Innovation Solution

An LED lighting device that allows users to configure and adjust aspects such as color temperature, brightness, and color rendering index (CRI) through selectable operating modes, including programmable custom modes, set modes, and configurable modes, using a switch control unit and remote switch options.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If compact fluorescent bulbs are used to improve energy efficiency, then energy consumption is reduced, but the lighting device contains hazardous gases and has aesthetic limitations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenergy efficiencyVSAvoidhazardous gases

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and eliminates the hazardous gas fill from compact fluorescent bulbs by transitioning to LED technology that requires no gas fill, thereby maintaining energy efficiency while removing the harmful substance

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adopts LED bulbs that are free from hazardous materials and can be disposed of without environmental concern, replacing the long-lived but hazardous compact fluorescent bulbs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

2Use of energy by moving object

If compact fluorescent bulbs are used to improve energy efficiency, then energy consumption is reduced, but the color temperature and appearance are aesthetically unpleasing

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenergy efficiencyVSAvoidcolor temperature

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the color temperature parameter of the lighting device by offering LED bulbs in multiple color temperature options (warm white, cool white, daylight) to match different aesthetic preferences and application requirements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Illumination intensity

If halogen bulbs are used to improve color rendering and brightness, then illumination quality is enhanced, but the high operating temperature creates fire and burn hazards

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovebrightnessVSAvoidfire hazard

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts the harmful high-temperature operation of halogen bulbs into a beneficial low-temperature LED operation that eliminates fire hazards while maintaining or improving brightness through efficient LED light emission

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the thermal radiation mechanism of halogen bulbs with the electroluminescence mechanism of LEDs, eliminating the need for high-temperature operation while achieving superior illumination

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Device complexity

If LED lamps with fixed color temperatures are used to simplify the design, then device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different user preferences and applications is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedesign complexityVSAvoidcolor temperature selection

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the LED lamp market into distinct categories based on color temperature (warm white, cool white, daylight) and provides separate bulbs for each application, allowing users to select the appropriate type without requiring complex adjustable mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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

Enables users to tailor lighting conditions to specific needs and preferences, improving aesthetic appeal and functionality while avoiding the drawbacks of traditional lighting technologies.

Implementation Method 1

An LED lamp or LED lighting device may comprise two or more LED packages

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS12241598B2Light emitting diode (LED) lighting device or lamp with configurable light qualities

Publication Date: 2025.03.04 FEIT ELECTRIC CO INC

AI summary

An LED lighting device or LED lamp comprising one or more LED packages; and a switch control unit is provided. The switch control unit is configured to operate the one or more LED packages. The switch control unit is in communication with a sensor located in a space, the LED lighting device or LED lamp also being located in the space. The switch control unit is configured to (i) receive a sensor signal from the sensor, (ii) process the sensor signal, (iii) determine an adjustment to the operating light qualities of the LED lighting device or LED lamp based on the processing of the sensor signal and one or more goal light qualities corresponding to the space, and (iv) adjust the operation of the one or more LED packages in accordance with the adjustment.