Lighting Scene Selection via Single Light Source Input
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in conveniently controlling multiple light sources to implement preconfigured lighting scenes, as existing systems often require the use of mobile devices, which may not be readily available, and there is a need for simplified control using familiar interfaces like wall switches or luminaire controls.
Innovation Solution
A method that detects user input on a single light source, determines its attributes, and selects a corresponding lighting scene to be implemented across multiple light sources, leveraging communication capabilities to synchronize the lighting effects without the need for constant mobile device interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If mobile computing devices are used to control lighting scenes across multiple light sources, then lighting control capability is improved, but device availability and user convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system performs self-service by automatically detecting user input at a single light source and autonomously selecting and implementing the appropriate lighting scene across multiple light sources. The system uses local sensors and processors to detect input attributes (tap count, hold duration) and automatically executes the scene without requiring mobile device intervention, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating dependency on external computing devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system acts as an intermediary between the user and the lighting scene implementation. Instead of requiring the user to manually control each light source or use a mobile device, the system intercepts the user's simple input at one light source, processes it through its control logic, and mediates the implementation of the complete lighting scene across all relevant light sources, simplifying the user's interaction while maintaining comprehensive control capability.
2Measurement precision
If multiple light sources are controlled individually to achieve desired lighting effects, then lighting precision is improved, but control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control of multiple light sources into a single unified operation. By combining the detection of user input, the selection of lighting scenes, and the coordination of multiple light sources into one integrated process triggered by a single light source, the system achieves precise control over the entire lighting environment while maintaining simple user interaction. The control logic consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate control actions into a single automated sequence.
3Productivity
If preconfigured lighting scenes are implemented across multiple light sources, then lighting scene implementation is improved, but control accessibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service operation where the lighting scene implementation is automatically triggered and executed based on user input detected at any single light source. The system autonomously selects the appropriate preconfigured scene and implements it across all relevant light sources without requiring the user to access mobile devices or navigate complex control interfaces, thereby maintaining high productivity in scene implementation while maximizing control accessibility through familiar, location-based controls.
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AI summary
Various implementations described herein relate to selecting, based on user input to operate a particular light source, a lighting scene from a plurality of lighting scenes for implementation by a plurality of light sources. In some embodiments, a method may include detecting (502) user input provided to control light emitted by a first light source of the plurality of light sources; determining (504) one or more attributes of the user input; based on the one or more attributes of the user input, selecting (510) a first lighting scene from a plurality of lighting scenes implementable at least in part by multiple light sources of the plurality of light sources other than the first light source; and implementing (512) the selected lighting scene at least in part on two or more light sources of the plurality of light sources other than the first light source.