Modular LED Lighting System with Sensor-Based Energy Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lighting systems for retrofit and new applications are costly due to wiring and power expenses, lack a one-size-fits-all approach, and are not equipped to handle variability in electricity pricing models or environmental conditions effectively.
Innovation Solution
Modular lighting systems with LED or non-LED fixtures, capable of variable lumen output and beam angles, integrated with sensors and a network for intelligent management based on energy demand and environmental parameters, including alternative energy storage and utility energy demand, allowing for centralized control and optimization of lighting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional lighting systems are installed for retrofit applications, then lighting coverage is achieved, but wiring and power expenses increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into modular fixtures that can be independently installed and controlled. Each fixture operates as a separate unit with its own power management, allowing selective operation based on occupancy and environmental conditions, thereby reducing overall power consumption while maintaining installation flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts lighting parameters (intensity, timing) based on occupancy detection and ambient light levels. Sensors monitor environmental conditions and modify power consumption parameters in real-time, reducing energy expenses while maintaining adequate lighting coverage.
2Productivity
If conventional lighting systems are deployed to cover various environments, then lighting requirements are met, but the system lacks adaptability to different environmental conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting fixtures are designed with multi-functional capabilities, integrating occupancy sensing, ambient light detection, and adjustable output control. This universal design allows the same fixture type to adapt to diverse environments (offices, corridors, warehouses) without requiring custom configurations, maintaining productivity across applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates dynamic control mechanisms that automatically adjust lighting parameters based on real-time environmental feedback from sensors. Occupancy detectors and ambient light sensors enable the system to adapt its behavior to different conditions, enhancing versatility while maintaining adequate lighting coverage.
3Ease of operation
If traditional occupancy or ambient light sensors are used, then basic lighting control is achieved, but the system fails to respond effectively to varying environmental conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements closed-loop feedback control using occupancy sensors and ambient light detectors. Sensor data continuously feeds back to the control system, which adjusts lighting output in real-time based on actual environmental conditions and occupancy patterns, enhancing both ease of operation and environmental adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system autonomously monitors environmental conditions through integrated sensors and automatically adjusts its operation without manual intervention. The system self-regulates based on occupancy detection and ambient light levels, improving ease of operation while maintaining high adaptability to varying environmental conditions.
4Reliability
If conventional lighting systems are installed to provide consistent illumination, then lighting reliability is maintained, but the system cannot accommodate variability in electricity pricing models
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs periodic occupancy detection and ambient light monitoring to determine when lighting is actually needed. By operating intermittently based on detected conditions rather than continuously, the system maintains reliability during occupied periods while reducing power consumption during unoccupied periods, accommodating variable electricity pricing models.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system dynamically changes operational parameters (on/off timing, intensity levels) based on environmental conditions and occupancy patterns. This parameter adjustment capability allows the system to maintain adequate lighting performance when needed while reducing consumption during off-peak periods, providing flexibility to accommodate different electricity pricing models.
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AI summary
In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system is provided for designing improved intelligent, LED-based lighting systems. The LED based lighting systems may include fixtures with one or more of rotatable LED light bars, integrated sensors, onboard intelligence to receive signals from the LED light bars and control the LED light bars, and a mesh network connectivity to other fixtures.