Matrix LED Spotlight Real-Time Control via Segmented Interfaces

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing matrix LED spotlights lack the capability to dynamically adjust parameters such as beam characteristics, light cone position, color temperature, and illuminance in a user-friendly and real-time manner, particularly in professional lighting applications like events, studios, cinemas, and theaters.

Innovation Solution

A matrix LED spotlight system that includes a light-generating assembly with a matrix of LEDs, an LED control device for individual LED control based on a matrix-resolved image information stream, and a control information generator that processes user-generated adjustment commands to adjust lighting parameters in real time.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional matrix LED spotlights are used, then the basic lighting function is provided, but dynamic adjustment of lighting parameters in real time is not possible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedynamic adjustment capabilityVSAvoiduser-friendly control
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The control system is segmented into multiple independent components: a control information generator with separate first input interface for lighting parameters and second input interface for user adjustment commands, an LED control device, and a matrix-resolved image information stream processing unit. This segmentation allows each component to handle specific tasks independently, enabling real-time dynamic adjustment without system overload and maintaining user-friendly operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The control information generator acts as an intermediary between the user input interfaces and the LED control device. It receives lighting parameters from the first input interface and user-generated adjustment commands from the second input interface, processes these inputs to generate matrix-resolved image information streams, and transmits them to the LED control device. This intermediary structure enables complex real-time adjustments while keeping the user interface simple and intuitive.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If complex lighting effects are implemented, then lighting versatility is improved, but pre-calculation and setup time are required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting effect capabilityVSAvoidsetup time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static pre-configured lighting effects to dynamic real-time adjustable effects. The control information generator continuously processes user adjustment commands from the second input interface and generates updated matrix-resolved image information streams, allowing lighting parameters such as beam characteristics, color temperature, and illuminance to be changed on-the-fly without requiring pre-calculation or setup time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where user adjustment commands entered via the second input interface are immediately processed by the control information generator, which adjusts the matrix-resolved image information stream in real time based on the received commands. This closed-loop feedback enables instant implementation of lighting effects without pre-calculation, as the system continuously adapts to user input.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Measurement precision

If precise control of individual LEDs is implemented, then lighting precision is improved, but control system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveLED control precisionVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control information generator serves multiple functions: it receives lighting parameters from the first input interface, processes user adjustment commands from the second input interface, generates matrix-resolved image information streams, and transmits control signals to the LED control device. This multi-functional design consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate devices, maintaining precise individual LED control while avoiding unnecessary system complexity.

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

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables precise and dynamic control of lighting parameters in real time, allowing for complex lighting effects without pre-calculation, thereby enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of lighting setups in professional applications.

Implementation Method 1

a light-generating assembly comprising a carrier on which a matrix of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is arranged

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight-emitting diode: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS20250189110A1Matrix LED spotlights and method for controlling a light-generating assembly of a matrix LED spotlight
Publication Date: 2025.06.12 ARNOLD & RICHTER CINE TECHNIK GMBH & CO BETRIEBS KG
  • US20250189110A1 patent drawing

AI summary

A matrix light-emitting diodes (LED) spotlight and method of controlling same. The matrix LED spotlight comprises a light-generating assembly comprising a carrier on which a matrix of LEDs is arranged, an LED control device which is coupled to the light-generating assembly and is designed to control the matrix of LEDs individually to emit light on the basis of a matrix-resolved image information stream, and a control information generator. The control information generator is coupled to the LED control device and has a first input interface for feeding in lighting parameters and a second input interface for feeding in user-generated adjustment commands for adjusting lighting parameters fed in via the first input interface for generating the matrix-resolved image information stream.