NFC Lamp Control Module Base for Faster Luminaire Commissioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
The current process of integrating luminaires into networks is cumbersome, as luminaire-specific information must be manually input and transferred during commissioning, involving different personnel for ordering, mounting, and operation, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating near-field communication (NFC) technology, such as RFID or BLE, into control module bases to enable contactless data transfer of luminaire-specific information, allowing automated reading and writing of data, thereby simplifying the commissioning process and ensuring accurate data availability within the luminaire network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual data transfer methods are used during commissioning, then personnel can input luminaire-specific information, but the process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming involving multiple personnel and manual steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical data transfer processes with NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. The control module base is equipped with an NFC interface that enables contactless data exchange between the luminaire and portable devices, eliminating the need for manual data entry and multiple personnel interventions during commissioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The control module base provides self-service functionality by automatically storing and making available luminaire-specific information through its NFC interface. The system enables autonomous data exchange without requiring manual intervention, allowing the luminaire to self-register and provide information to the luminaire network automatically.
2Reliability
If manual data input is required during commissioning, then luminaire-specific information can be transferred, but human errors increase and accuracy decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual data input operations with automated NFC communication. The control module base's NFC interface enables error-free, contactless data transfer between the luminaire and portable devices, eliminating human errors associated with manual data entry while maintaining operational simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses NFC technology to create and transfer digital copies of luminaire-specific information. The control module base stores accurate copies of luminaire data that can be automatically read and transferred to portable devices and luminaire networks, ensuring data accuracy without manual copying.
3Adaptability or versatility
If different personnel are involved in ordering, mounting, and operating luminaires, then specialized tasks can be performed, but coordination becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The control module base enables self-service commissioning where the luminaire automatically provides its information through the NFC interface. This eliminates the need for coordinated data transfer between different personnel, allowing any personnel to quickly commission the luminaire by simply scanning the NFC interface with a portable device.
Solution Approach 2:
The NFC interface acts as an intermediary that standardizes data exchange between different personnel and systems. The control module base's NFC interface provides a universal communication point that any personnel can use with standard portable devices, eliminating coordination complexity while maintaining personnel specialization.
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
This solution streamlines the commissioning process by automating the transfer of luminaire-specific information, reducing human error, and enhancing the efficiency of integrating luminaires into networks, allowing for quicker setup and operation of luminaire networks.
Implementation Method 1
A control module base (23) is distinguished in that it is provided with a near-field communication (NFC) means (24) which contains at least one item of information relating to the specification of the luminaire
Data Source
AI summary
A control arrangement includes a control module and a control module base for mounting the control module to an external surface of a luminaire. The control module includes a contacts; the control module base includes a base body portion having first and second surfaces and a lateral surface between the first and second surfaces, wherein at least one recess is provided on the first surface and configured for receiving the control module contacts. The control module base includes a near-field communication means including information relating to the specification of the luminaire. The control module includes a near-field communication unit configured to read out information in the near-field communication means of the control module base. The control module includes a communication unit configured for communicating said information to at least one of another control module, a segment controller configured for controlling a group of control modules, and a server.