Modular Wireless Detection Control Device for Smart Lighting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wireless detection and control devices are inflexible in terms of selecting detection modules and are limited to controlling only lighting devices, restricting their application and user satisfaction.

Innovation Solution

A wireless detection and control device with a modular design featuring a processing module with multiple connection interfaces, allowing detachable and series coupling of detection and control modules, enabling users to select various detection and control functions, and extend control capabilities to other devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If the detection module is fixed on the circuit board during manufacturing, then the device structure is simplified, but the user cannot freely select the type of detection module, reducing flexibility

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structureVSAvoiddetection module selection flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into separate functional modules: a main body unit and detachable detection modules. The detection module can be independently selected and attached to the main body via a connection interface, allowing users to choose different detection types (light, temperature, humidity, etc.) based on their needs while maintaining a standardized base structure for easy manufacturing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If the wireless detection and control device is designed to control only lighting devices, then the device complexity is reduced, but the application range is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structureVSAvoidapplication range
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The control module is designed with universal control capabilities that can manage multiple types of devices beyond just lighting. The connection interface and control logic support various controlled devices including lights, plugs, curtains, and other smart home devices, allowing a single device to perform multiple functions across different application scenarios.

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

3Device complexity

If multiple detection modules are integrated into a single fixed unit, then the device structure is compact, but users cannot customize detection functions according to their requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structureVSAvoiduser customization capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The device transitions from a static, fixed configuration to a dynamic, reconfigurable system. Users can attach, detach, and swap detection modules based on their current needs. The connection interface enables quick reconfiguration without complex assembly, allowing the device to adapt dynamically to different user requirements while maintaining a compact base structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS9775222B1Wireless detection and control device, and lighting device having the same
Publication Date: 2017.09.26 HEP TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A wireless detection and control device is provided, which is applicable a lighting device, and may include a first connection interface, a processing module, a detection module and a control module. The first connection interface may be detachably coupled to the power conversion module of the lighting device. The processing module may be coupled to the first connection interface. The detection module may include two second connection interfaces, and be detachably coupled to the processing module via one of the second connection interfaces; the detection module may detect the change of the surrounding environment to generate a detection signal. The control module may be detachably coupled to the processing module. The detection module may transmit the detection signal to the power conversion module, or transmit the detection signal to the control module for the control module to generate a control signal accordingly so as to control a controlled device.