Lighting System Presence Sensor Wireless Pairing Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional lighting systems controlled by mobile devices lack security, as they can be wirelessly accessed by unauthorized users from outside the room, and often require complex pairing processes.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a sensor to detect presence within the room, allowing pairing with a mobile device only during a predetermined time after presence is detected, using wireless communication protocols like Bluetooth, and enabling control of multiple lighting fixtures through a master-slave configuration with Zigbee communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless control communication is enabled for remote control, then ease of operation is improved, but security is worsened due to unauthorized access from distance
Solution Approach 1:
A presence sensor acts as an intermediary between the wireless control signal and the lighting system. The sensor detects whether a user is physically present in the room, and only when presence is detected does the system accept pairing requests or control commands. This intermediary layer prevents remote unauthorized access while maintaining convenient wireless control for legitimate users.
2Ease of operation
If pairing is always available, then ease of operation is improved, but security is worsened due to constant vulnerability
Solution Approach 1:
The pairing availability is made dynamic rather than static. The system continuously monitors presence sensor input and adjusts pairing accessibility in real-time. When presence is detected, pairing becomes available; when no presence is detected, pairing is automatically disabled. This dynamic adjustment maintains ease of operation during legitimate use while enhancing security during periods of non-use.
3Reliability
If presence detection is required for pairing, then security is improved, but device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The presence sensor and control unit work together in a self-service manner to automatically determine pairing availability based on detected presence. The system self-adjusts its accessibility without requiring manual configuration or complex authentication protocols. This self-service approach achieves enhanced security while minimizing the complexity burden on the user.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a lighting system (1) for providing light in a room (10) comprising first illuminating means (11), a first control unit (12) configured to control the light emitted from the first illuminating means (11) and further configured to receive wireless control communication (14) from a mobile device (13) after being paired with said mobile device, wherein the lighting system (1) further comprises a sensor (15) for detecting presence in the room (10) and for being communicatively connected (16) to said control unit; and wherein said control unit (12) is configured to only allow pairing of a mobile device (13) to said control unit during a predetermined time following a detection of presence in the room by said sensor (15).