Stereo Recording Lamp Flashing Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current music and lighting interactive devices rely on fixed programs that fail to achieve a synchronized and optimal sensory experience, as they often mismatch music rhythm with light flashing, leading to a chaotic and unsatisfactory audience experience, especially when dealing with multiple music tracks.

Innovation Solution

A method using stereo recording to control lamp flashing, where sound signals from a stereo sound source are processed to generate light flashing parameters, allowing left, central, and right lamps to flash in a staggered manner, synchronized with music rhythm and voice, through specific algorithms and LED light control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If fixed programs are used to control lighting interaction, then the system is simple to operate, but the synchronization between music rhythm and light flashing deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting control simplicityVSAvoidmusic-light synchronization
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically analyzes music audio signals to extract rhythm information and dynamically controls lighting effects without requiring manual programming. The microcontroller autonomously processes audio input, determines beat patterns, and adjusts light parameters in real-time, enabling the system to adapt to different music tracks automatically while maintaining synchronization reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual programming mechanisms with automated audio signal processing. Instead of requiring operators to preset lighting sequences, the system uses microcontrollers to capture, analyze, and interpret music audio signals, extracting rhythm patterns algorithmically and translating them into corresponding lighting control commands, thereby achieving both ease of operation and reliable synchronization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Device complexity

If multiple music tracks are handled with fixed programs, then device complexity is reduced, but the sensory experience quality deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprogram arrangement complexityVSAvoidsensory experience quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs a universal audio analysis algorithm that can process any music track regardless of genre, tempo, or instrumentation. The microcontroller implements rhythm detection and beat pattern recognition that adapts to different musical styles, enabling a single device to provide optimized lighting synchronization for diverse music tracks without requiring track-specific programming

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts lighting parameters such as brightness, color, and flashing frequency based on real-time analysis of music audio signals. By continuously monitoring audio amplitude, frequency, and rhythm patterns, the system modifies light output parameters to match the emotional intensity and temporal structure of the music, thereby enhancing sensory experience quality across different tracks

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If lighting parameters are adjusted based on volume and frequency, then the system responds to music characteristics, but the light interaction becomes chaotic

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemusic response capabilityVSAvoidlight interaction order
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the music audio signal into distinct rhythmic components and temporal patterns through Fourier analysis and beat detection algorithms. By identifying specific rhythm patterns, beats, and musical phrases, the system creates structured lighting sequences that follow the music's natural rhythm, preventing chaotic light behavior while maintaining adaptability to different music characteristics

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors music audio signals and uses the extracted rhythm information as feedback to adjust lighting parameters in real-time. The microcontroller compares detected beat patterns with current lighting states and makes dynamic adjustments to maintain synchronization, creating a stable and coherent light-music interaction that adapts to changing music characteristics without becoming chaotic

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11924945B2Method of using stereo recording to control the flashing of multiple lamps
Publication Date: 2024.03.05 AMERICAN FUTURE TECHNOLOGY CORP
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AI summary

Method of using stereo recording to control the flashing of multiple lamps includes steps of: recording sound sources generated by stereo sound source venue or an electronic device and storing the recorded analog signal in audio signal sampling unit of signal processing device, then amplifying analog signal converting into a digital signal, then separating digital signal into left and right channel signals and enhancing sound signal and then converting sound signal into a light flashing formula to obtain a light flashing parameter value, and then transmitting control commands to a left/right lamp driving unit and a central lamp driving unit respectively according to light flashing parameter value, and then left side lamps, central lamp and right side lamps respectively form staggered flashing according to light flashing parameter value of the operation control unit, so that the flashing light set produces light changes corresponding to the music rhythm and vocals.