Lighting Device Positioning Sensor for Stage Set Database

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing lighting systems require time-consuming and error-prone re-initialization of stage set databases when the stage setup and lighting device positions change frequently, such as during venue changes in concerts or theater setups.

Innovation Solution

Equipping lighting devices with a positioning sensor system to automatically determine and transmit their locations to a central control unit, which updates the stage set database, allowing for quick, reliable, and cost-efficient re-initialization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual re-initialization of stage set database is used when lighting devices are repositioned, then the stage set database can be updated, but the process becomes time-consuming and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of location dataVSAvoidtime for re-initialization
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The lighting devices automatically determine their own locations using integrated positioning sensor systems and autonomously transmit this location data to the central control device, eliminating the need for manual measurement and data entry by technicians

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical measurement processes with electronic positioning sensor systems that automatically capture location data, substituting human-operated mechanical methods with automated electronic sensing and data transmission

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of manufacture

If manual recalibration of lighting device positions is performed, then the stage set database reflects current positions, but the process requires significant human effort and is prone to errors

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of re-initializationVSAvoidaccuracy of position data
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Lighting devices equipped with positioning sensor systems autonomously determine and report their own locations, eliminating the need for manual measurement and data entry by technicians

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements automatic feedback loops where positioning sensor data is continuously transmitted to the central control device, which automatically updates the stage set database without human intervention

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If automated positioning sensor systems are installed in lighting devices, then location data is automatically captured and transmitted, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespeed of database updatingVSAvoidcomplexity of lighting devices
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The positioning sensor systems serve multiple functions: they provide location data for database updates, enable automatic program adaptation, and support rapid reconfiguration for different venues, making the added complexity worthwhile through multiple operational benefits

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS8090457B2Method for operating a lighting system
Publication Date: 2012.01.03 MA LIGHTING TECH

AI summary

A method for operating a lighting system comprising at least one central control unit and a plurality of lighting devices, including in the lighting devices a positioning sensor system, by which the locations of the lighting devices is determined and wherein location data for describing the locations is transmitted to the central control device from each lighting device comprising a data interface and wherein a stage set database, which describes a stage set model and in which the locations of the various lighting devices in a stage set is stored, is stored in the central control device, the method comprising,a) determining the current locations of the lighting devices by the positioning sensor system in the lighting devices;b) transferring the current location data from the lighting devices to the central control device;c) storing the location data in the stage set database.