Stroboscopic Lamp Apparatus Wiring Complexity Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stroboscopic lamp apparatuses require numerous external control lines for LED module control, leading to increased wiring complexity, costs, and a higher risk of short circuits.
Innovation Solution
A stroboscopic lamp apparatus that connects LED modules to two power bus lines, utilizing a main control module with a CPU and battery for power and control signal distribution, and slave CPUs with bus and address pins for individual LED control, eliminating the need for extra control lines through wireless communication modules like Bluetooth, Zigbee, or WiFi.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If numerous external control lines are connected to the LED module for control purposes, then the LED module can be controlled to achieve strobe effects, but the wiring complexity and cost increase, and the risk of short circuits increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the power supply function and control signal transmission function into a single integrated system. The LED module is designed with an integrated control circuit that receives both power and control signals through the same power bus lines, eliminating the need for separate control lines. This merging of functions directly reduces wiring complexity while maintaining full control capability for strobe effects.
Solution Approach 2:
The power bus lines are designed to serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide power supply to the LED module and transmit control signals to the integrated control circuit. This multi-functionality allows the same physical connections to fulfill both power delivery and control purposes, thereby reducing the overall number of required connections and simplifying the wiring structure.
2Ease of operation
If numerous external control lines are connected to the LED module, then control functionality is achieved, but material costs and design costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the power supply and control signal transmission into a single integrated control circuit within the LED module, the patent eliminates the need for separate control lines. This reduction in component count and wiring requirements directly lowers material costs and simplifies the manufacturing process, making the product more cost-effective while retaining full control functionality.
3Ease of operation
If numerous wiring connections are used in the LED module, then control signals can be transmitted, but the probability of short circuit occurs increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent reduces the number of wiring connections by integrating the control circuit directly into the LED module, allowing control signals to be transmitted through the existing power bus lines. Fewer connections mean fewer potential failure points, thereby reducing the probability of short circuits while maintaining reliable control signal transmission.
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a stroboscopic lamp apparatus comprising a main control module and a number of LED modules. The main control module comprises a main CPU and a battery module supplying power to the stroboscopic lamp apparatus. The output terminal of the main CPU connects to two power bus lines. Each of the LED modules consists of a slave module and a number of LED wafers. The slave module comprises a slave CPU. The slave CPU comprises two bus connection pins, a number of address pins, and a number of output pins. The two bus connection pins are connected to the two power bus lines respectively. Different voltages are applied to the the address pins in order to configure different communication addresses. The output pins are connected to the plurality of the LED wafers.