Remote-Control Lighting for Energy-Saving Device Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing energy-saving technologies for reducing power consumption in spaces like buildings and offices often incur high costs and stress on electrical products by directly turning them on or off, and lack efficient remote control capabilities.
Innovation Solution
Embedding remote-control transmission means in lighting instruments, sensors, and program switches to remotely control devices like air-conditioners and appliances by sensing unmanned states or temperatures, allowing for wireless transmission of control signals such as power-off commands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If direct power on/off control is used to save energy, then energy consumption is reduced, but product lifespan is reduced due to stress on electrical products
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote control signal as an intermediary between the control system and the electrical product. Instead of directly cutting power, the system transmits remote control signals (e.g., infrared or wireless signals) that instruct the product to enter sleep mode or turn off gracefully. This intermediary signal allows the product to shut down properly, reducing stress and extending lifespan while still achieving energy savings.
2Ease of manufacture
If existing lighting systems are used for remote control, then implementation cost is reduced, but control functionality is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the lighting system universal by enabling it to perform multiple functions: its original lighting function plus remote control transmission. By embedding remote control transmission capabilities into existing lighting instruments, the system can control various electrical products (air conditioners, TVs, appliances) beyond just lighting control. This multi-functionality approach maintains cost-effectiveness while significantly expanding control versatility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If remote control transmission means are embedded in lighting instruments, then device complexity increases, but remote control capability is enabled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the remote control transmission function with the existing lighting instrument structure. Rather than creating separate remote control devices, the system combines both functions into one unit. The lighting instrument housing contains both the lighting element and the remote control transmission means (such as infrared LEDs or wireless communication modules), reducing overall system complexity while enabling remote control capability.
Data Source
AI summary
An aspect of the disclosure relates to a power-saving control system using remote-control communication. In this power-saving control system, a remote-control transmitting device is embedded in one of a lighting device, a sensor, and a sensor-embedded program switch, which are installed in a space, so as to remotely control a control target device installed in the corresponding space, and a predetermined control signal such as a power-off command is transmitted to the control target device if no person exists in the space for a predetermined time, or if a measured temperature or the like satisfies a condition, such that the control target device can be remotely controlled.