Mobile Device Sensor Location Tracking for Lighting Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Advanced lighting control systems are not widely adopted in commercial markets due to high installation and setup costs, necessitating methods to improve installation productivity and accuracy for tracking and recording locations of computing devices and sensor units.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for tracking a computing device's location within an area, coupling it with sensor units, and identifying and recording their locations using a combination of GPS, radio communication, and proximity-dependent information, such as signal strength indicators, to facilitate precise placement and verification of devices on a structure plan.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If advanced lighting control systems are implemented, then lighting control functionality is improved, but installation costs and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile computing device automatically tracks its own location using onboard sensors (accelerometers, gyroscopes, GPS) without requiring external tracking equipment. The device autonomously couples with sensor units via wireless communication and automatically records their locations, eliminating the need for complex manual surveying tools and reducing installation complexity while maintaining full lighting control functionality
2Device complexity
If manual location recording methods are used, then installation simplicity is maintained, but installation accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical measurement methods (tape measures, surveying equipment) with electronic sensors and wireless communication. The mobile device uses onboard accelerometers, gyroscopes, and GPS for automatic location tracking, and wireless radios for automatic coupling with sensor units, achieving both high accuracy and simplicity through electronic automation
3Ease of operation
If traditional commissioning methods are used, then system configuration is straightforward, but commissioning time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile computing device continuously tracks its location and automatically couples with sensor units throughout the commissioning process without interruption. The system maintains continuous wireless communication to record locations in real-time, eliminating the need for intermittent manual measurements and significantly reducing commissioning time while keeping configuration simple
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
This approach enhances installation efficiency and accuracy by enabling precise tracking and recording of sensor units' locations, reducing costs and complexity, and allowing for automated verification and maintenance processes.
Implementation Method 1
tracking a location of the computing device within the area
Implementation Method 2
coupling the computing device with a least one of a plurality of sensor units
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods and apparatuses of tracking locations of a computing device and recording locations of sensor units are disclosed. One method includes tracking a location of a computing device within the area, coupling the computing device with a least one of a plurality of sensor units, and identifying and recording a location of the at least one of the plurality of sensor units based on a tracked location of the computing device and an identifier of the at least one of the plurality of sensor units.