Lighting Usage Monitoring for Personalized Product Recommendations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users find it difficult to be aware of current new or replacement products that can improve their lighting system experience and save costs, due to the increasing complexity of lighting systems.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that monitor lighting system usage and context, allowing a processor to select suitable lighting products from a database and provide recommendations to users based on their usage patterns and context, without requiring detailed technical knowledge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If lighting systems become increasingly sophisticated with more control options, then the functionality and versatility of the system is improved, but the device complexity increases making it difficult for users to understand and select appropriate products
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system (monitoring apparatus and server) that mediates between the complex lighting system and the user. This intermediary automatically monitors usage data, analyzes patterns, and provides product recommendations without requiring the user to understand the underlying system complexity. The intermediary translates complex technical data into simple, actionable insights for the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system performs self-service by automatically monitoring its own usage through integrated sensors and controllers that track dimming levels, color temperature adjustments, and operational patterns. The system autonomously generates usage reports and product recommendations without requiring user intervention or technical knowledge, enabling the complex system to serve itself and guide the user simultaneously.
2Loss of information
If the lighting system provides detailed usage data and technical information, then the information completeness is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates as users must understand full technical details to make informed decisions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments information processing into two distinct levels: comprehensive data collection at the system level (capturing all usage details, technical parameters, and operational patterns) and simplified presentation at the user level (displaying only relevant insights and recommendations). This segmentation allows complete information to be gathered without overwhelming the user with technical complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes information parameters based on user needs and context. Usage data is transformed from raw technical measurements (dimming percentages, color temperature values, operational timestamps) into meaningful metrics (usage intensity, preference patterns, energy consumption trends). The information is adapted and reformatted to match user comprehension levels while preserving the underlying data integrity.
3Productivity
If the system provides product recommendations based on usage analysis, then the productivity of product selection is improved, but the loss of time increases due to monitoring and processing usage data
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by continuously monitoring and storing usage data in the background during normal operation. Usage patterns are captured and pre-processed as they occur, rather than waiting for the user to initiate a product selection process. This preliminary data collection and analysis reduces the time required when the user actually needs product recommendations, as the analytical work has already been completed or is in progress.
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AI summary
A processor (21) receives an output from at least one component (3, 5, 6) of a lighting system (2), the output indicating usage of the lighting system (2) by a user. The processor (21) accesses a database (40) of available lighting system products. The processor (21) selects a lighting system product from the database (40) in view of the usage of the lighting system (2) by the user. The processor (21) arranges for an indication of the selected lighting system product to be provided to the user.