Sensor Lighting Controls for Direct On-Unit Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing lighting systems require complex and cumbersome processes for user-friendly configuration and control, often necessitating disassembly or remote controls that are difficult to operate and repair.

Innovation Solution

A sensor-enabled lighting system with accessible control switches on the lighting assembly allows direct adjustment of parameters such as time delay, dim level, and sensitivity without remote controls, facilitating easy reconfiguration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If sensor capabilities and control functions are integrated into the lighting system, then the lighting system provides enhanced functionality and automation, but the system complexity increases and user-friendly control becomes difficult to achieve

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesensor capabilitiesVSAvoiduser-friendly control

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The lighting system performs self-configuration and self-calibration automatically. The control system configures operational parameters and calibrates sensor capabilities without requiring user disassembly or complex manual setup, enabling the system to serve itself while maintaining enhanced functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Traditional mechanical control methods requiring physical access to components are replaced with wireless communication protocols. Users can control and configure the lighting system remotely via wireless interfaces, eliminating the need for disassembly while maintaining full access to control functions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If control functions are integrated into the lighting assembly, then direct control is possible, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedirect controlVSAvoidcontrol system integration

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Control functions are merged directly into the lighting assembly, integrating switches, sensors, and control circuitry within the same housing. This consolidation enables direct control at the lighting location while managing complexity through integrated design rather than separate components

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The lighting assembly incorporates multiple functions including illumination, sensing, control, and communication within a single device. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate control devices while providing direct control capabilities at the lighting location

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If wireless remote control systems are used, then user control is enabled, but reliability decreases and repair difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote controlVSAvoidsystem reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

A local control system acts as an intermediary between the user and the lighting functions. Control switches and interfaces are positioned within the lighting assembly itself, providing reliable local control without depending on external wireless remote systems that may fail or require complex troubleshooting

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12543253B1Enhanced tools and techniques for operational control and configuration of lighting systems and assemblies

Publication Date: 2026.02.03 YU CHUNG HAN

AI summary

A sensor-enabled lighting system is provided with a sensor portion including a circuit board configured for performing multiple illumination functions; and multiple control switches structured for: accessibility by a user, and direct interface with the circuit board of the sensor portion for adjusting operational parameters of the illumination functions of the lighting system. In one aspect, all of the multiple control switches are collectively manually accessible by a user at a bottom portion of the sensor portion of the lighting system.