Modular LED Lighting Systems with Wireless Power and Sensor 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, designed for various beam angles and directions, incorporating sensors and energy management to adjust lighting based on demand and environmental parameters, using a network for centralized control and energy storage optimization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional lighting systems are installed with wiring and power infrastructure, then lighting coverage is achieved, but installation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces conventional wired mechanical power delivery systems with wireless power transmission technology. The lighting fixtures receive power wirelessly through electromagnetic fields, eliminating the need for complex wiring infrastructure while maintaining reliable power supply for illumination operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system integrates multiple functions including illumination, wireless communication, and power reception into a single fixture unit. This multi-functional design reduces overall system complexity by combining what would traditionally require separate components and infrastructure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional lighting systems use fixed design parameters, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different environments decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting fixtures incorporate adjustable parameters including variable beam angles, rotatable positions, and configurable illumination patterns. These dynamic adjustments allow the same fixture design to adapt to different environmental requirements such as street lighting, area illumination, or directional lighting needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system is divided into modular fixtures that can be independently positioned and configured. Each fixture operates as an independent unit with adjustable parameters, allowing flexible arrangement and adaptation to different spatial requirements without redesigning the entire system.
3Reliability
If conventional systems use low-tech sensors, then device complexity is reduced, but effectiveness in various environmental conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting fixtures incorporate sensors that detect environmental conditions such as ambient light levels, occupancy, and weather parameters. This feedback is processed to automatically adjust lighting output, beam direction, and power consumption, improving reliability across varying environmental conditions through real-time adaptation.
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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.