Luminaire Grouping via Interface Port Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing luminaire grouping methods require significant effort for inputting information when the number of luminaires is large, making it cumbersome to group them effectively.
Innovation Solution
A luminaire grouping method that uses a controller to display operation images, receive selections for grouping options, and determine groupings based on interface and port connections, allowing for easy grouping of luminaires through a user-friendly interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual selection and input method is used for grouping luminaires, then grouping functionality is achieved, but operational effort increases significantly when the number of luminaires is large
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically retrieves and groups luminaire information based on interface and port connections without requiring manual input. The controller performs self-service by autonomously acquiring luminaire data from the network and organizing it according to the selected grouping option (interface-based or port-based), eliminating the need for operators to manually input luminaire identifiers and connection details.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller performs preliminary actions by automatically acquiring and storing luminaire connection information (interface and port mappings) before the grouping operation is initiated. This preliminary data collection and organization enables the system to rapidly present grouping options and execute grouping without requiring real-time manual information gathering during the actual grouping process.
2Manufacturing precision
If detailed information input is required for each luminaire, then accurate grouping is achieved, but the complexity of the operation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller acts as an intermediary that automatically manages the complex task of retrieving, validating, and organizing luminaire connection information. Instead of requiring operators to directly handle detailed technical data about each luminaire's interface and port connections, the controller mediates this information flow, presenting simplified grouping options based on interface or port levels while ensuring accurate underlying data is processed.
3Productivity
If traditional grouping methods are used, then grouping functionality is provided, but the speed of grouping operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically retrieves and groups luminaire information based on interface and port connections without requiring manual input. The controller performs self-service by autonomously acquiring luminaire data from the network and organizing it according to the selected grouping option (interface-based or port-based), eliminating the need for operators to manually input luminaire identifiers and connection details.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller performs preliminary actions by automatically acquiring and storing luminaire connection information (interface and port mappings) before the grouping operation is initiated. This preliminary data collection and organization enables the system to rapidly present grouping options and execute grouping without requiring real-time manual information gathering during the actual grouping process.
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AI summary
Provided is a lighting system which includes: luminaires; a controller which manages the luminaires; and interfaces which relay communication between the luminaires and the controller, and groups the luminaires into groups. The interface has one or more ports to each of which corresponding one or more of the luminaires are connected. The controller receives a selection of one of a first option for grouping, into a group, one or more sets of luminaires connected respectively to one or more interfaces included in the interfaces or a second option for grouping, into a group, one or more sets of luminaires connected respectively to one or more ports included in the plurality of ports of the interfaces. The controller determines that the grouping is performed according to the one of the first and second options selected in the receiving; and displays information indicating a result of the grouping on a display.