Light Source Selection Based on Human Presence Type

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing smart surveillance camera systems require manual configuration to determine which light source to activate upon human presence detection, leading to suboptimal performance and unnecessary disturbance to occupants.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising at least one input interface, a control interface, and a processor that receives input indicating human presence, determines the type of presence, decides whether to activate an infrared or visible-light light source based on the type, and controls the activation of the selected light source.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If visible-light light source is activated to illuminate the monitored area, then image quality is improved, but disturbance to occupants and neighbors increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoiddisturbance to occupants
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system changes the wavelength parameter of the light source by selecting between infrared and visible-light light sources based on the detected human presence type. Infrared light is used for intruders to maintain image quality without visible disturbance, while visible light is used for known persons when illumination is needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The processor acts as an intermediary that analyzes the type of human presence detected and automatically selects the appropriate light source. This intermediary decision-making process resolves the contradiction by matching the light source type to the specific situation without requiring manual user configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual configuration is required to select light source type, then system adaptability is reduced, but user control is maintained

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem adaptabilityVSAvoiduser configuration effort
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically determining the appropriate light source type based on the detected human presence characteristics. The processor analyzes the input data and autonomously selects between infrared and visible-light light sources, eliminating the need for manual user configuration while maintaining high adaptability to different situations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses feedback from the detection of human presence type to automatically adjust the light source selection. The processor continuously monitors the detected presence characteristics and adjusts the light source type accordingly, creating a closed-loop system that adapts to changing conditions without user intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Object-affected harmful factors

If infrared light source is used for night vision, then disturbance is minimized, but illumination of wide area is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight pollutionVSAvoidilluminated area
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the light source type based on the detected human presence type. Infrared light sources are used for intruders to minimize disturbance, while visible-light light sources are activated for known persons when wider area illumination is required, creating a dynamic adaptation to different operational scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP4115401B1Selecting a light source for activation based on a type and/or probability of human presence
Publication Date: 2025.05.21 SIGNIFY HOLDING BV
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AI summary

A system (41) for activating an infrared light source is configured to receive input indicating human presence in a space, determine a type and/or probability of the human presence based on the input, decide whether to activate an infrared light source (12) or a visible-light light source (11) in the space based on the type and/or probability of the human presence, and activate the infrared light source or the visible-light light source in dependence on the decision.