Semiconductor Component Wireless Control for Lighting Aging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting systems, such as luminaires, require cumbersome adjustments of light intensity and color, which can be time-consuming and inefficient, especially as the lighting components age and their performance changes over time.
Innovation Solution
A semiconductor device with a receiving unit, storage unit, output unit, antenna connections, and a calculation unit that allows wireless programming and adjusts output signals based on operating hours, enabling easy adjustment of lighting parameters like luminosity and color without physical wiring, and accommodating changes in lighting performance over time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wire jumpers are used to connect terminals for adjusting luminous intensity and color temperature, then the control parameters can be set, but the installation process becomes time-consuming and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wiring system (wire jumpers connecting terminals) with a wireless communication system. The control unit receives signals wirelessly via an antenna and communication circuit, eliminating the need for physical wire connections during installation and adjustment, thereby significantly reducing installation time and complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a wireless communication intermediary consisting of an antenna and communication circuit. This intermediary enables data transmission between external devices and the control unit without physical connections, serving as a mediator that replaces direct electrical wiring while maintaining the control functionality
2Loss of time
If the semiconductor component is programmed wirelessly via antenna signals, then installation time is reduced, but the component requires additional circuitry for wireless communication
Solution Approach 1:
The semiconductor component is designed with multi-functionality, integrating both traditional wired control capabilities and wireless communication functions within a single device. The control unit can receive control parameters through multiple interfaces (wired terminals and wireless antenna), making it adaptable to different installation scenarios without requiring separate components
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the wireless communication functions (antenna, receiver, processor) with the existing control unit and driver circuitry into a single integrated semiconductor component. This consolidation adds wireless capability while maintaining the原有 control functions, avoiding the need for entirely separate wireless control systems
3Reliability
If the output signal is adjusted based on operating hours to compensate for light source aging, then lighting performance is maintained, but the system requires continuous monitoring and adjustment mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit pre-stores multiple sets of control parameters corresponding to different operating hour intervals in its memory. Instead of calculating adjustments in real-time, the system has already prepared the appropriate parameters in advance, allowing it to simply retrieve and apply the correct parameter set when the light source reaches specific age thresholds, thereby maintaining performance without complex real-time computation
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the control unit continuously monitors the operating hours of the light source and automatically adjusts the control parameters based on the accumulated usage data. This closed-loop feedback ensures that the lighting output remains consistent despite light source degradation, as the system responds to actual operating conditions
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 reduces installation time, allows for seamless adjustments of lighting settings, and ensures that lighting performance is optimized as components age, with the ability to easily program and replace lighting components without replacing the semiconductor device.
Implementation Method 1
The receiver unit has connections for connecting to an antenna from which it receives signals. The receiver unit converts the signals received from the antenna into data.
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AI summary
A semiconductor device (4) for outputting a control parameter is described, comprising a storage unit (49), an output unit (47), a processing unit (45, 46), and at least five terminals. The at least five terminals include two antenna terminals (A1, A2) for connecting to an antenna (9), two power supply terminals (VDD, VSS) for supplying the semiconductor device (4) with electrical energy, and one output terminal (OUT) for driving a signal to output the control parameter. The receiving unit (42) is connected to the antenna terminals (A1, A2) and is configured to receive signals from the antenna terminals, convert the signals into data, and store the data in the storage unit (49).The output unit (47) is configured to output a signal at the output port (OUT) based on data stored in the storage unit (49), and the computation unit (45, 46) is configured to determine the operating hours of the semiconductor component (4), the output signal also depending on the determined operating hours.