Lighting Network Device Configuration via Wireless Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for commissioning lighting control systems are time-consuming and error-prone, requiring significant on-site effort to match physical devices with virtual devices and update their locations within the network.
Innovation Solution
A method that automatically associates physical devices with virtual devices by using unique IDs and network addresses, allowing for quick and accurate configuration of functional requirements through a graphical user interface and architectural drawings, enabling easy reconfiguration when device locations change.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional commissioning methods using barcodes and manual matching are used, then devices can be configured to work according to functional requirements, but the process is time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of barcode scanning and physical matching with an automatic wireless communication system. The commissioning apparatus uses wireless signals to automatically detect, identify, and associate physical devices with virtual devices, eliminating the need for manual barcode reading and reducing both time and errors in the commissioning process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service commissioning where the commissioning apparatus automatically performs device detection, identification, and configuration without requiring manual intervention. The physical devices automatically communicate their identities and locations through wireless signals, and the system autonomously matches them with corresponding virtual devices and applies functional requirements.
2Ease of operation
If manual matching of physical devices with virtual devices is performed, then functional requirements can be assigned, but significant on-site effort and time are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual device matching operations with automated wireless detection and identification. The commissioning apparatus automatically discovers physical devices through wireless signals, retrieves their unique identifiers, and matches them with virtual devices in the system, dramatically reducing on-site commissioning time while improving operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary automatic device detection and identification before the commissioning process begins. By pre-establishing the mapping between physical and virtual devices through automated wireless communication, the system eliminates the need for time-consuming manual matching during on-site commissioning.
3Adaptability or versatility
If device locations need to be updated after installation, then the system can adapt to changes, but someone must manually update locations and functional requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service reconfiguration where physical devices automatically report their current locations and identities through wireless communication. The commissioning apparatus automatically detects location changes, updates the mapping between physical and virtual devices, and reassigns functional requirements without requiring manual intervention, thereby maintaining high adaptability with minimal operational effort.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback through wireless communication between physical devices and the commissioning apparatus. Devices automatically report their status and location, and the system uses this feedback to automatically update configurations and maintain accuracy, enabling easy reconfiguration when devices are moved or when system requirements change.
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AI summary
The invention provides a method, apparatus and computer program product for ensuring that a device (26) operable in a network (1) is configured to operate according to documented functional requirements for the network. Positional information comprising the coordinates of each device (26, 9, 50) in the network (1 ) is received via a gateway (9, 50) at a data processing apparatus (10) storing the documented functional requirements. The coordinates of each device (26, 9) in the network (1 ) are used to deduce the required functionality of the device based on the stored functional requirements, instructions for implementing the functionality are generated and the instructions are sent via the gateway (9, 50) to the network. The invention has particular relevance in the commissioning stage of a lighting control network.