Smart Fixture Integrating Sensors and Projectors for Adaptive Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fixtures lack advanced interaction capabilities with users and environments, limiting their functionality beyond basic illumination or functionality.
Innovation Solution
Integration of a housing with sensors and a projector, coupled with a computing system that includes a processor and memory for receiving sensor data, projecting image data, and interacting with remote modules to provide personalized and responsive outputs, such as lighting, audio, and alerts, within a networked system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional fixtures are used for basic illumination, then simplicity and low cost are maintained, but interaction capabilities and functionality are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functional components (sensors, projectors, computing systems, communication modules) into a single integrated fixture unit. This merging approach enables the fixture to perform illumination, sensing, projection, and communication functions simultaneously, resolving the contradiction by achieving high versatility through integrated design rather than separate components
Solution Approach 2:
The fixture is designed as a universal platform that can perform multiple functions: basic illumination, environmental sensing, image projection, wireless communication, and user interaction. The multi-functional design allows the same fixture structure to adapt to different applications and environments, achieving versatility without proportionally increasing complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If sensors and projectors are integrated into the fixture, then personalized user experiences and safety alerts are enabled, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The computing system acts as an intermediary that coordinates between sensors, projectors, and communication modules. It processes sensor data, determines appropriate responses, and controls output devices accordingly. This intermediary approach manages system complexity by centralizing control logic while enabling sophisticated personalized interactions and safety alerts
3Extent of automation
If fixtures are equipped with computing systems and network connectivity, then automation and remote control capabilities are enhanced, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The computing system and communication modules operate periodically rather than continuously. Sensors take measurements at intervals, the computing system processes data periodically, and communication occurs on-demand rather than continuously. This periodic operation reduces energy consumption while maintaining full automation and remote control capabilities when needed
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AI summary
A fixture includes a housing having an output device, at least one sensor, and a projector for projecting image data. The fixture further includes a fixture computing system that is communicatively coupled to the output device, the sensor, and the projector and includes a processor, and non-transitory computer memory having programming for receiving information from the at least one sensor and causing the projector to project the image data.