Lighting Layout Mapping for Easier Unit Location Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Determining the specific location of each lighting unit in a lighting system through manual identification on a terminal device is complex, inconvenient, and difficult to remember.
Innovation Solution
A method involving obtaining multiple state images of the lighting system, determining profile information based on state changes, dividing this information to locate lighting units, and displaying the location distribution on a control interface, utilizing configuration information such as the number, length, shape, and size of lighting units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual identification method is used to determine lighting unit locations, then the terminal device can display specific locations of lighting units, but the operation becomes complex and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy of the lighting system's actual layout by capturing images and generating a profile that mirrors the physical arrangement of lighting units. This digital representation allows users to interact with a simplified visual model rather than performing complex manual identification, directly resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and operational complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary processing system that includes image capture, profile generation, and automatic location determination components. This intermediary layer translates the complex physical lighting system into a simplified digital representation, mediating between the user and the lighting units to eliminate manual identification complexity while maintaining accurate location determination
2Loss of information
If manual identification method is used to determine lighting unit locations, then the terminal device can establish connection with lighting system, but it becomes difficult to remember specific locations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a persistent visual copy of the lighting system layout that is stored and displayed on the terminal device. This visual profile serves as an external memory aid, allowing users to reference the actual physical layout at any time without needing to memorize unit locations, thereby eliminating the memory burden while maintaining ease of control
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary capture of the lighting system layout and generation of the visual profile during the initial connection phase. By preparing this visual reference in advance, the system eliminates the need for users to later recall or re-determine unit locations, preventing information loss before it occurs and maintaining operational convenience throughout subsequent use
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AI summary
A location determination method is provided for a terminal device. The method includes obtaining at least two state images of a lighting system; determining profile information of the lighting system based on state changes of the lighting system in the at least two state images; based on configuration information of the lighting system, dividing the profile information to determine a location distribution of each lighting unit in the profile information; and displaying the profile information and the location distribution of the lighting units on a control interface of the terminal device. The configuration information includes at least one of a setting number of lighting units of the lighting system, a setting length of the lighting units, a setting shape of the lighting units, and a setting size of the lighting units.