Modular LED Lighting Fixture Wireless 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 environments, that can be controlled and managed through a network to adjust lighting based on energy demand, alternative energy usage, and user-defined parameters, incorporating sensors and energy storage for efficient power management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If conventional lighting systems are installed with wiring and power infrastructure, then lighting functionality is provided, but installation cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation costVSAvoidwiring and power infrastructure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical wiring infrastructure with wireless communication technology. Lighting fixtures communicate with the central control system via wireless protocols, eliminating the need for complex physical wiring networks while maintaining system functionality and reducing installation costs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The lighting fixtures are designed as multi-functional units that combine lighting, sensing, and wireless communication capabilities in a single device. This universal design reduces the need for separate infrastructure components and simplifies installation while providing comprehensive lighting management functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional lighting systems use fixed design configurations, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different environments decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenvironmental adaptabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The lighting system employs dynamic configurability where fixtures can be remotely programmed and adjusted to suit different environmental requirements. Parameters such as lighting intensity, color temperature, and operational schedules can be modified through software without physical changes, enabling the same hardware to adapt to various applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows modification of operational parameters including luminous output, beam angle, and timing schedules through software control. This enables a single standardized fixture design to be adapted to different environmental conditions and lighting requirements without requiring custom manufacturing for each application.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If conventional systems use basic sensors, then device complexity is reduced, but responsiveness to environmental conditions worsens

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenvironmental condition responsivenessVSAvoidsensor technology

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lighting system incorporates sensors that continuously monitor environmental conditions such as occupancy, ambient light levels, and temperature. This feedback is transmitted wirelessly to the control system, which automatically adjusts lighting parameters to optimize performance and energy efficiency based on real-time conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The lighting fixtures perform self-diagnosis and automatic adjustment based on sensor data and environmental conditions. The system monitors its own operational status and makes autonomous decisions regarding lighting levels and timing, reducing the need for manual intervention while improving reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

4Productivity

If centralized control is implemented for lighting management, then system coordination is improved, but communication infrastructure complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelighting management efficiencyVSAvoidcommunication infrastructure

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements wireless communication between lighting fixtures and the central management system, replacing physical communication infrastructure. Fixtures transmit operational data and receive control commands via wireless protocols, enabling centralized monitoring and control without complex wiring networks.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The lighting management system is divided into independent modular fixtures that can operate autonomously while maintaining communication with the central system. Each fixture is a self-contained unit with its own control capabilities, allowing the system to scale and function partially even if communication infrastructure is limited.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS8373362B2Methods, systems, and apparatus for commissioning an LED lighting fixture with remote reporting

Publication Date: 2013.02.12 DIGITAL LUMENS HOLDING CO LLC

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.