Smart Bulb Current Sensor Detection for Switch Independence
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing home lighting control systems are often complex and require expert installation, with smart light bulbs being limited by the associated light switch and lighting fixture, leading to inefficiencies and inoperability when the switch is turned off.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses current sensor measurements to detect and determine the type of luminaire and light bulb, allowing for intelligent control and transmission of data to a server or mobile device, enabling automated and customizable lighting adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional lighting control systems use light switches and central hubs, then lighting control functionality is achieved, but device complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the control functionality from complex central hubs and light switches, placing intelligent control capabilities directly within the light bulb itself. The light bulb incorporates a controller, sensor, and communication module that enable it to autonomously detect conditions and control lighting output without requiring external control devices or expert installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The light bulb performs self-diagnosis and self-control by using an integrated sensor to detect its own operating conditions and a controller to automatically adjust lighting output. The system monitors itself for faults and can operate autonomously without requiring external control systems or expert technical intervention for installation or maintenance.
2Adaptability or versatility
If smart light bulbs are associated with light switches, then lighting control is enabled, but the bulb becomes inoperable when the switch is turned off
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the control function from the light switch by placing an independent controller within the light bulb itself. This allows the bulb to operate autonomously based on sensor inputs and internal logic, rather than being dependent on the external light switch state. The bulb can detect conditions through its sensor and control its own output independently of the switch.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary sensor and controller system between the light bulb and the light switch. The sensor detects actual lighting conditions and the controller processes this information to determine appropriate bulb operation, creating a mediating layer that allows the bulb to respond to real conditions rather than being directly controlled by the switch state.
3Manufacturing precision
If lighting control systems require expert technicians for installation, then proper system configuration is achieved, but installation time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The light bulb performs self-configuration by automatically detecting its own operating conditions through an integrated sensor and processing this information through an internal controller. The system can autonomously determine appropriate lighting output and communicate with users through a mobile device without requiring expert technicians for installation or configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the sensor continuously monitors lighting conditions and feeds this information back to the controller, which then adjusts bulb operation accordingly. This closed-loop feedback system enables automatic configuration and adaptation without requiring manual setup by expert technicians.
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 efficient and automated lighting control, allowing for seamless integration and operation of smart light bulbs without requiring expert installation, and provides customizable settings based on various parameters.
Implementation Method 1
The plurality of current sensor measurements include at least two shot sample measurements and at least two steady state sample measurements obtained from a luminaire electrically connected to the lighting control system and a light bulb electrically connected to the luminaire
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides intelligent lighting control systems.