Marine Searchlight Wireless Pairing for Multi-Controller Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing marine searchlights on ships are limited by fixed, wired remote controllers that are costly to install and replace, and wireless remote controllers are exclusive to specific searchlights, making them inconvenient and inflexible.
Innovation Solution
A wireless remote controller pairing system that uses a control motherboard with a control internal code for pairing with multiple controllers via RF, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth, allowing easy installation, repair, and flexible control without one-to-one exclusivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wired remote controllers are used for marine searchlights, then the connection is stable and reliable, but the installation cost is high and the system is inflexible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with a wireless communication system. The remote controller and searchlight establish communication through wireless signals (RF, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth), eliminating the need for physical connecting lines while maintaining control functionality. This substitution resolves the contradiction by providing both wireless flexibility and reliable communication through established wireless protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal pairing mechanism where multiple remote controllers can be paired with a single searchlight. The searchlight stores pairing information for multiple controllers, allowing any paired controller to operate the searchlight. This universality enables flexible installation and operation while maintaining reliable control through the wireless pairing system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless remote controllers are used for marine searchlights, then the installation flexibility is improved, but the controllers are exclusive to specific searchlights and cannot be expanded
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables a single searchlight to pair with multiple remote controllers by storing pairing information for each controller. When a controller is paired, its identification information is stored in the searchlight's memory, allowing the searchlight to recognize and communicate with multiple different controllers. This eliminates the one-to-one exclusivity while maintaining secure wireless communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a pairing mechanism where the searchlight stores copies of controller identification information in its memory. Each paired controller's unique identifier is saved, creating a registry of authorized controllers. This copying approach allows multiple controllers to be recognized without requiring the searchlight to physically contain each controller, resolving the exclusivity issue while maintaining system security.
3Reliability
If dedicated wireless remote controllers are paired one-to-one with marine searchlights, then the pairing is secure, but the number of controllers cannot be expanded and replacement is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent allows the searchlight to store pairing information for multiple remote controllers simultaneously. When a controller needs to be replaced or added, the user simply pairs the new controller with the searchlight, and the searchlight stores its identification information alongside previously paired controllers. This maintains pairing security through unique identification while enabling easy replacement and expansion of controllers.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the system parameter from a fixed one-to-one pairing ratio to a flexible many-to-one pairing ratio. The searchlight's memory capacity and pairing logic are designed to accommodate multiple controllers, allowing the system to dynamically adjust the number of paired controllers based on user needs. This parameter change enables easy replacement and expansion while maintaining secure communication through unique controller identification.
4Reliability
If wired connecting lines are used for remote control, then the control signal transmission is stable, but the line installation cost is high and maintenance is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the physical wired connection system with a wireless communication system. Control signals are transmitted through wireless protocols (RF, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth) between the remote controller and searchlight, eliminating the need for installing and maintaining physical connecting lines. This substitution reduces installation cost and complexity while maintaining stable signal transmission through established wireless communication standards.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates easy installation, repair, and flexible operation of marine searchlights with multiple wireless controllers, reducing installation costs and enhancing control flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
The control motherboard of the main body assembly and the microcontroller unit of the wireless remote controller are in communication through radio frequency (RF), Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a wireless remote controller pairing system for marine searchlight and a method thereof. The system includes a main body assembly and a wireless remote controller. The main body assembly includes a control motherboard issuing a control internal code within a control distance when a pairing process is activated. The control motherboard is allowed to receive a control signal based on the control internal code for controlling a driving module to drive a lighting module. The wireless remote controller includes a microcontroller unit for receiving the control internal code and storing it in a memory. After pairing, the control internal code is stored in the wireless remote controller. The wireless remote controller is allowed to send the control signal to the control motherboard, so that the control motherboard correspondingly controls the lighting module and the driving module to adjust an irradiation angle of the irradiation light source.