RF RGB Lamp Strip Controller with Wireless Control and Reverse Protection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face difficulties in accurately controlling LED strip illumination modes from a distance, as existing controllers lack effective wireless control solutions for RGB lamp strips.

Innovation Solution

A radio frequency-based RGB lamp strip controller with an input module, radio frequency receiving module, control module, and color adjustment module, enabling wireless control of the lamp strip's color and mode through a radio frequency terminal, including a MOS transistor for color adjustment and a single-chip microcontroller for signal processing, along with a reverse protection circuit for voltage stabilization and a power converter for safe operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a traditional controller is used for LED strips, then the controller can be placed close to the lamp strip, but the user cannot accurately manipulate the controller within a relatively long distance (e.g., ten meters) to change the illumination mode

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol distanceVSAvoidcontrol accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical/physical connection between controller and lamp strip with a radio frequency wireless communication system. The RF receiving module receives control signals wirelessly from remote terminals, eliminating the need for direct physical proximity while maintaining reliable control through digital signal transmission and protocol processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If the power supply is reversely connected, then the circuit may be damaged, but adding protection circuits increases device complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprotection against reverse connectionVSAvoidcircuit structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary protection circuit between the power input and the main circuit components. This protection circuit includes reverse connection detection functionality that prevents damage to the controller and lamp strip when power is reversely connected, while maintaining relatively simple circuit implementation through dedicated protection modules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 users to wirelessly control the lamp strip's color and mode from up to 20 meters, improving safety and reliability by stabilizing voltage and protecting against reverse power connections, allowing seamless switching between various monochrome and colored modes.

Implementation Method 1

a radio frequency receiving module electrically connected to the input module for receiving a radio frequency signal sent by a radio frequency terminal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRadio frequency signal reception: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10512144B1Radio frequency-based RGB lamp strip controller and power plug
Publication Date: 2019.12.17 NINGBO GOLDEN POWER ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a radio frequency-based RGB lamp strip controller and a power plug, comprising an input module coupled to the input end for adjusting a power voltage and supplying power to the controller and the lamp strip; a radio frequency receiving module electrically connected to the input module for receiving a radio frequency signal sent by a radio frequency terminal; a control module electrically connected to the input module and the radio frequency receiving module for receiving the radio frequency signal to output a control signal; and a color adjustment module electrically connected to the input module, the control module, and the lamp strip, for adjusting a flicker color and a flicker frequency of the lamp strip according to the control signal.