Splicable Lamp Control via Visual Mapping and Centralized Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing splicable lamps rely on master-slave communication methods that are prone to errors in identifying lighting block serial numbers and connection relationships, leading to mismatched lighting patterns and increased production costs due to the need for independent micro-controller units in each block.
Innovation Solution
A control method where a terminal device displays a target splicing shape with visual virtual controls, records configuration parameters and sorting values, and sends control information to a controller to instruct lighting modules, eliminating the need for direct communication between modules and reducing the use of micro-controllers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If master-slave communication method is used for controlling splicable lamps, then lighting control can be achieved, but identification errors in serial numbers and connection relationships occur leading to mismatched lighting patterns
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy of the physical splicing shape on the terminal device screen, where each virtual control block corresponds to a physical light-emitting module. This visual mapping eliminates identification errors by providing direct visual correspondence between control elements and physical components, ensuring accurate lighting pattern matching without relying on serial number identification.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal device acts as an intermediary between the user and the light-emitting modules. It receives user input through visual controls, determines the corresponding physical modules based on the displayed splicing shape, and sends control information to the controller. This intermediary approach eliminates direct communication errors between user input and physical modules.
2Ease of operation
If independent micro-controller units are installed in each light-emitting module, then module control capability is improved, but production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control function from individual light-emitting modules to a centralized controller. Instead of each module having its own micro-controller unit, a single controller receives control information from the terminal device and manages all light-emitting modules. This consolidation maintains full control capability while significantly reducing production costs by eliminating redundant micro-controller units.
Solution Approach 2:
The centralized controller serves as a universal control unit that can manage multiple light-emitting modules through a standard communication interface. This universal approach provides the same control capability that would require multiple dedicated micro-controllers, but with a single multi-functional component, reducing overall system cost.
3Ease of operation
If terminal device displays visual splicing shape with virtual controls, then user interaction intuitiveness is improved, but control interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control interface uses visual differentiation through color and graphical representation to enhance user interaction. Different colors and visual styles indicate different states of light-emitting modules and control options, making the interface intuitive despite its complexity. The visual splicing shape display provides immediate visual feedback about the physical configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The control interface is segmented into distinct virtual control blocks that correspond to individual light-emitting modules. Each virtual control represents a specific module in the splicing shape, allowing users to interact with individual modules independently. This segmentation simplifies user interaction by breaking down the complex control task into manageable, visually distinct elements.
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AI summary
This disclosure discloses a light-emitting device control method. A terminal device obtains and displays a target splicing shape on a control interface; records the configuration parameters of the virtual control in response to a configuring operation of a selected virtual control in the target splicing shape; determines a sorting value of the virtual control in the target splicing shape; obtains the control information according to the configuration parameters and sorting value, and sends the control information to the controller. The controller receives the control information sent by the terminal device, and controls the lighting of the target light-emitting module according to the control information. The control method provided by this disclosure can avoid the operation of establishing communication connections between all light-emitting modules and the terminal device, improving control efficiency and reducing production costs at the same time.