Smart Bulb Wireless Control via Transaction ID Synchronization
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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 associated light switches and fixtures, making automation and customization difficult, especially when changes are needed.
Innovation Solution
A lighting control system that includes a mobile electronic device interface for detecting user inputs, generating transaction IDs, and transmitting requests to a server system to adjust lighting states, with icons on the device changing to reflect status, ensuring synchronization and allowing for remote operation and configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If smart light bulbs are used with associated light switches and fixtures, then lighting control functionality is provided, but the smart light bulbs become inoperable when the light switch is turned off and customization is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the control functionality from the traditional light switch infrastructure and relocates it to the smart light bulb itself and a wireless communication system. The smart bulb includes a microcontroller and wireless transceiver that enable it to receive control commands wirelessly, independent of the physical light switch state. This extraction allows the bulb to operate freely without being constrained by the associated light switch.
2Extent of automation
If automated home lighting control systems with central hubs are installed, then lighting automation is achieved, but the systems become large, complex, and expensive requiring expert installation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the automation functionality into distributed components within each smart light bulb rather than requiring a centralized hub. Each bulb contains its own microcontroller, wireless transceiver, and processing capabilities, enabling independent operation and wireless communication with mobile devices. This segmentation eliminates the need for complex central hub infrastructure and reduces overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The smart light bulb is designed as a self-sufficient unit with integrated control capabilities. The microcontroller processes commands locally, and the wireless transceiver enables direct communication with mobile devices without requiring intermediary hub equipment. This self-service architecture simplifies installation and eliminates the need for expert technicians.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the number of components and connections in lighting control devices is expanded, then more lighting control options are provided, but implementing changes and controlling system operation becomes increasingly difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal wireless communication interface that works across all smart light bulbs in the system. The mobile device application provides a unified control mechanism that can manage multiple bulbs regardless of their physical location or wiring configuration. This universal interface simplifies system control by providing consistent interaction methods, making it easy to implement changes and control operation even as the system expands.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides intelligent lighting control systems for adjusting a user interface on a mobile electronic device. A user input requested via the user interface to change a lighting state of one or more light emitting elements in a luminaire connected to a lighting control system communicably coupled to a server system is detected. A transaction identification (ID) code is generated on the mobile electronic device. A display of an icon displayed in the user interface is changed. The icon depicts a status of the one or more light emitting elements. The transaction identification code and a request to change the lighting state to be transmitted from the mobile electronic device to the server system. A change notification received by the server system is analyzed to determine if it includes the transaction ID code. The display state of the icon is either changed on maintained based on the analysis.