Rotating Wireless Transceiver for DMX Lighting Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional DMX-based lighting and effects control systems require physical cabling, leading to increased complexity and cost, especially in temporary setups, where the need for cabling infrastructure is cumbersome and costly to install and dismantle.
Innovation Solution
A wireless transceiver device that converts DMX signaling to wireless radio frequency signals, maintaining compatibility with standard DMX protocols and topologies, and includes a rotating connector assembly for optimal positioning, allowing for remote monitoring and control using standard wireless networking protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If physical cabling is used for DMX control connections, then reliable signal transmission is achieved, but system complexity and installation cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical cabling system with a wireless communication system. The wireless transceiver uses radio frequency signals to transmit DMX control data without physical cable connections, thereby eliminating the complexity of cabling infrastructure while maintaining control functionality. This substitution directly addresses the contradiction by removing the mechanical connection requirement.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless transceiver acts as an intermediary device that converts DMX signals to wireless radio frequency signals and vice versa. It includes a DMX interface for receiving control signals and a wireless interface for transmitting them remotely, serving as a mediator between the traditional DMX ecosystem and wireless communication technology.
2Reliability
If physical cabling is installed for temporary setups, then device connectivity is established, but installation and dismantlement time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless transceiver eliminates the need for physical cable installation and dismantlement by using wireless radio frequency communication. Devices can be connected and disconnected instantly by enabling or disabling wireless transmission, completely removing the time-consuming cabling process associated with temporary setups.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless connection system provides dynamic connectivity where devices can be rapidly connected and disconnected without physical intervention. The system adapts to temporary setup requirements by allowing instant deployment and teardown, making the installation process flexible and time-efficient.
3Adaptability or versatility
If standard DMX connectors are used, then device compatibility is maintained, but cable orientation and placement flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless transceiver replaces the fixed mechanical connector orientation with flexible wireless signal transmission. The device includes a rotating assembly that allows the transceiver unit to be positioned at various angles while maintaining wireless communication, providing both DMX compatibility and installation flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating assembly enables the wireless transceiver to dynamically adjust its physical orientation while maintaining functional connectivity. This dynamic positioning capability allows installers to optimize the device placement for aesthetic or spatial reasons without compromising the wireless DMX control functionality.
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
The wireless transceiver device reduces cabling complexity and cost, enabling efficient and operator-friendly control of lighting and effects systems without the need for physical cabling, while maintaining compatibility with existing systems and allowing for remote monitoring and control.
Implementation Method 1
The control signals are converted and distributed to and from controlled devices via a wireless radio frequency transmitter, receiver or transceiver and an antenna
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AI summary
This invention provides a wireless transceiver device for retrofit conversion of non-wireless enabled electronic controllers and controlled host devices. This invention allows for the rotating of the wireless transceiver device allowing for the entire device to rotate around the connector axis. This functionality allows for the ability to rotate the wireless transceiver device 360 degrees or to any orientation that maximizes the available space around the host device or around the area of permanent or temporary installations of networks of single or multiple controllers and controlled devices. The inclusion of a stop pin washer plate may be combined with a rotation limiting washer to prevent the rotating assembly from moving freely around the 360 degrees of rotation.