Remote Lighting Control System with Image-Based Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lighting systems in shops and similar environments are inflexible and often fail to adapt to changes in interior design or merchandise displays, leading to a degradation in lighting atmosphere due to the lack of ability for real-time adjustment by untrained personnel.
Innovation Solution
A lighting control system comprising controllable light sources, a processor, and a user interface that allows remote monitoring and adjustment of lighting conditions using cameras and content analysis, enabling professional designers to modify illumination settings based on environmental changes and available light sources, minimizing disruption to existing lighting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If lighting design is fixed upon installation, then initial lighting atmosphere is established, but the system cannot adapt to interior changes resulting in degraded lighting atmosphere
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables untrained shop personnel to independently control and adjust lighting parameters through a simplified user interface, eliminating the need for professional lighting designers for routine adjustments. The interface allows direct control of dimming, switching, and color adjustments without requiring specialized knowledge.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex manual lighting design processes with automated electronic control systems. The control system uses processors to manage multiple light sources, automatically adjusting illumination parameters based on pre-programmed scenarios or user input, substituting mechanical/manual adjustment with electronic automation.
2Reliability
If professional lighting designers are used for adjustments, then lighting quality is maintained, but frequent on-site visits are required increasing cost and time
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces a remote control interface as an intermediary between the lighting system and users. This intermediary allows users to control lighting parameters from a distance, eliminating the need for physical presence of lighting designers. The interface transmits control signals wirelessly to adjust lighting settings.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates sensors and detectors that monitor environmental conditions and provide feedback to the control system. This feedback mechanism allows automatic or semi-automatic adjustment of lighting parameters based on detected changes in the environment, such as occupancy, natural light levels, or object presence.
3Adaptability or versatility
If lighting system is changed frequently to match interior changes, then lighting atmosphere is maintained, but system complexity and adjustment difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is designed with universal functionality to handle multiple lighting scenarios and adjustments through a single interface. The system can manage various light sources, adjust multiple parameters (intensity, color, timing), and respond to different types of inputs, making it versatile yet simple to operate.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system transitions from static, fixed settings to dynamic, adjustable parameters. The control system allows real-time modification of lighting characteristics in response to changing conditions, enabling the lighting to adapt flexibly while maintaining simple operation through automated or guided adjustment processes.
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting system (100) includes light sources (110) and a user interface (130) configured to display an image of an environment including an object provided with a first illumination. The image may be provided by a camera (140) to a remote display device (260). A processor (120) may be configured to change the first illumination to a second illumination in response to a signal and to select at least one of the light sources to provide the second illumination based on attributes of the second illumination and availability and specifications of the light sources. The signal may be provided by a user viewing the image. Alternatively or in addition, the processor (120) may be further configured to generate the signal by detecting a change of the object using content analysis of the image in comparison with a previous image.