Lighting Control Device Dynamic Transmission Range Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting systems lack the ability to adapt the transmission range of control signals to atypical environments, such as those with dampening ceiling materials, high ceilings, or large distances between lights, limiting flexibility in configuring the 'cloud of light' size.
Innovation Solution
A control device with a transmission device that adjusts parameters influencing the signal range in response to signals from a switch or sensor, allowing for dynamic adjustment of signal strength, modulation, and direction via a data bus, enabling easy configuration without additional operating elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the transmission range is fixed by the manufacturer, then the device complexity is reduced and manufacturing is simplified, but the adaptability to different environments (atypical ceiling materials, high ceilings, large distances) deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustability of transmission parameters by allowing the control device to modify transmission power and range settings in response to environmental conditions. The system transitions from fixed manufacturer settings to user-configurable parameters that adapt to atypical ceiling materials, high ceilings, and large distances between luminaires.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention enables changing of transmission parameters (power, range, signal strength) to adapt to different environmental conditions. The control device can adjust these parameters based on feedback from switches or sensors, allowing optimization for specific installation scenarios without redesigning the hardware.
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional operating elements are added for configuring range, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service configuration where the control device automatically detects environmental conditions and adjusts transmission parameters without requiring complex manual configuration. The existing switch or sensor infrastructure is repurposed for configuration, eliminating the need for additional dedicated operating elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes existing components (switch or sensor) serve dual purposes: their original function plus configuration of transmission range. This multi-functionality approach avoids adding dedicated configuration elements while maintaining ease of operation through familiar interfaces.
3Length of stationary object
If the transmission power is increased to cover large distances, then the transmission range is improved, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts transmission power based on actual range requirements and environmental conditions. Instead of operating at fixed high power to ensure coverage, the control device modulates power levels to match the minimum necessary for reliable communication, reducing energy consumption while maintaining adequate transmission range.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention enables adjustment of transmission parameters to optimize the balance between range and energy consumption. Users can configure power levels according to specific installation conditions, allowing lower power settings for typical environments and higher power only when necessary for atypical conditions.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a control device (1) for at least one component (2) of a lighting system. The control device (1) comprises a transmitter (8) for wirelessly transmitting a control signal to the at least one component (2), a switch (18) and/or a sensor (12), a data bus (4) to which the transmitter (8) and the switch (18) or the sensor (12) are connected, and a control device (5) configured to control the data traffic on the data bus (4), wherein the transmitter (8) is configured to change at least one parameter that influences the range of the control signal in response to a signal transmitted by the switch (18) or the sensor (12) via the data bus (4).