Motion-Tracking LED Lighting for Wearable Synchronization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing costume lighting technologies lack the ability to synchronize light changes with the motion of a dancer or wearer effectively, offering limited options beyond repetitive patterns.
Innovation Solution
A motion-tracking light control system using sensors like gyroscopes and accelerometers to sense orientation and motion, controlling LED lights based on these inputs to create dynamic lighting effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If motion sensors and processing logic are added to enable motion-synchronized lighting, then lighting adaptability and interactivity improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines motion sensing capabilities (accelerometer, gyroscope) with LED lighting control into an integrated wearable device. The processing logic merges data from multiple sensors to control lighting patterns, creating a unified system that responds to user motion. This integration allows the device to adapt lighting to user activities while managing complexity through combined functionality rather than separate components.
2Measurement precision
If multiple sensors are integrated to track motion accurately, then motion detection precision improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides motion detection into specialized sensor components: an accelerometer for detecting linear acceleration and a gyroscope for detecting rotational motion. Each sensor handles a specific aspect of motion detection, providing precise measurements for different types of movement. This segmentation allows high measurement precision for various motion types while managing overall system complexity through specialized, modular sensor integration.
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
Enables synchronized, dynamic lighting effects that respond to the wearer's movements, providing a more engaging and interactive lighting experience.
Implementation Method 1
an accelerometer configured to sense an orientation of the wearable device when worn
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) lamps disposed on the wearable device
Data Source
AI summary
A wearable or portable device may include a motion-based lighting control system. A motion sensor (e.g., an accelerometer and/or gyroscope) is configured to sense movement or orientation of the wearable or portable device when worn or carried. A plurality of light sources are disposed on the wearable device. Processing logic of the device is configured to receive information from the motion sensor and to control the plurality of LED lamps based on the received information.