Lighting Controller Auto-Scene Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current smart lighting systems require users to manually assign new lighting devices to predefined light scenes when added, which is a cumbersome process, especially when the new device has different light rendering capabilities than existing devices.
Innovation Solution
A controller that automatically generates a new light scene based on the light rendering capabilities of the new device and associates it with user inputs, allowing seamless integration into the existing lighting system by storing or replacing predefined scenes, and can also assign the new device to existing scenes if compatible.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a new lighting device is added to a lighting system with predefined light scenes, then the lighting system's functionality is extended, but the user must manually assign the new device to a predefined scene which is cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects the light rendering capabilities of the new lighting device and autonomously generates an appropriate light scene without requiring user intervention. The controller compares the device's capabilities with existing scenes and either assigns a matching scene or creates a new one, allowing the system to configure itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-generates light scenes based on the light rendering capabilities of lighting devices before user assignment is needed. By having scenes ready in advance based on device characteristics, the system eliminates the need for manual configuration when devices are added.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system provides multiple predefined light scenes for different lighting devices, then the system's lighting control options are enhanced, but the complexity of managing and assigning scenes increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller receives feedback about the light rendering capabilities of the new lighting device and uses this information to automatically determine the appropriate scene assignment. This feedback mechanism allows the system to adapt its configuration based on device characteristics without increasing user burden.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a universal assignment mechanism that works across different lighting device types. By generating scenes based on light rendering capabilities rather than device-specific configurations, the system provides a unified approach that simplifies management while supporting diverse devices.
3Ease of operation
If the system automatically generates new light scenes based on device capabilities, then the ease of adding new devices is improved, but the system's processing requirements and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses the light rendering capabilities parameters of the new lighting device to automatically generate appropriate light scenes. By changing the approach from manual scene selection to parameter-based automatic generation, the system simplifies user operation while the processing complexity is managed through algorithmic efficiency.
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AI summary
A controller (102) for configuring a lighting system (100, 200, 300) is disclosed. The controller (102) comprises a receiver (106) configured to receive a signal indicative of an addition of a new lighting device (110) to the lighting system (100, 200, 300), and to receive data indicative of light rendering capabilities of the new lighting device (110), and a processor (104) configured to: a obtain lighting control settings of a lighting control device (120), wherein the lighting control settings are representative of a plurality of user inputs associated with predefined light scenes, wherein each predefined light scene is representative of lighting control instructions for one or more target lighting devices (112), (114), b generate a new light scene based on the light rendering capabilities of the new lighting device (110), the new light scene comprising lighting control instructions for at least the new lighting device (110), and c store an association between the new light scene and a new user input in a memory (108), or replace the new light scene with one of the plurality of predefined light scenes in the memory (108).