Automated Lighting Group Commissioning via Sensor Event Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manually grouping large numbers of lighting units is cumbersome and tedious, especially in dynamic environments where units may need to be replaced over time, as existing mechanisms are not efficient for large or changing setups.
Innovation Solution
A lighting system controller that automatically commissions groups of lighting units based on sensor events within a predetermined time interval, using sensors such as presence detectors, accelerometers, and capacitive sensors to energize and configure lighting units, and can assign group addresses and modify light properties accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual grouping of lighting units is used, then the system is simple to operate, but the process becomes cumbersome and tedious when dealing with large numbers of lighting units
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing lighting units to automatically group themselves based on sensor events. The controller detects events from sensors and autonomously creates groups without requiring manual user input, thus improving productivity while maintaining ease of operation through automated self-configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-configuring groups based on sensor events before user intervention is needed. The controller proactively detects sensor events and automatically establishes lighting unit groups, eliminating the need for manual grouping operations and significantly improving efficiency
2Productivity
If manual grouping is used for small numbers of lighting units, then the process is simple, but it becomes inefficient in large or changing environments
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting sensor events and creating lighting unit groups without user intervention. This eliminates the time-consuming manual configuration process and enables rapid adaptation to changing environments, directly addressing the productivity and time loss contradiction
Solution Approach 2:
The controller performs preliminary action by proactively monitoring sensor events and pre-establishing groups before user needs arise. This automatic preliminary configuration eliminates waiting time and accelerates the grouping process, resolving the contradiction between productivity and time loss
3Productivity
If automated commissioning is implemented, then productivity improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service through automated commissioning where the controller autonomously detects sensor events and creates groups. This automation significantly improves productivity while the complexity is managed by having the system serve itself without requiring complex user interfaces or manual procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The controller performs multiple functions including sensor event detection, automatic group creation, and lighting unit management within a single integrated system. This multi-functionality improves productivity by consolidating operations while managing complexity through unified system architecture rather than separate components
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AI summary
Systems, methods and computer-readable media are described herein for commissioning a group of two or more lighting units (102) as a group. In various embodiments, the group may be commissioned based at least in part on the two or more lighting units emitting light having corresponding properties. Additionally or alternatively, in various embodiments, the group may be commissioned based on the two or more lighting units being influenced by sensor events raised by two or more sensors (110) within a predetermined time interval. The two or more sensors may take a variety of forms, including but not limited to a presence sensor, an accelerometer, a sensor configured to detect a signal from a third party network service, and so forth.