Synchronized Lighting Control via Centralized Network

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing automatic lighting systems with multiple sensors controlling different lights in the same area often experience synchronization issues and 'DISCO' phenomena, leading to asynchronous lighting effects.

Innovation Solution

An automatic lighting system comprising at least two sets of sensing devices with a light source module, control module, and communication module, all connected to the same communication network, using Bluetooth for communication and microwave sensors for detection, ensuring synchronized brightness control across devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple sensors are deployed to control different lights in the same area, then the coverage and flexibility of the lighting system is improved, but synchronization issues and DISCO phenomena occur between multiple lights

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility of lighting systemVSAvoidsynchronization of lighting
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple independent sensing lighting devices into a unified network system where all devices communicate through a central controller. The control module integrates signals from multiple sensors and coordinates lighting output across all devices, eliminating the DISCO phenomenon while preserving system flexibility and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the control module continuously receives signals from multiple sensors, processes them centrally, and adjusts lighting output accordingly. This closed-loop control ensures synchronization across all lighting devices while maintaining the system's ability to adapt to different scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Ease of operation

If independent sensor control is used for each light, then the system complexity is reduced and ease of installation is improved, but asynchronous lighting effects and sudden brightness changes occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of installationVSAvoidlighting consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a universal control module that can manage multiple sensing lighting devices through a standardized communication network. This multi-functional controller maintains ease of installation by using standard protocols while ensuring reliable and consistent lighting output across all devices through centralized coordination.

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

3Area of stationary object

If multiple sensing devices are installed in the same illumination area, then the system coverage is improved, but the lighting coordination and visual effect are deteriorated due to dissynchronization

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoverage areaVSAvoidlighting uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple sensing devices operating in the same illumination area into a coordinated network. The control module merges signals from all sensors and regulates lighting output to ensure uniform and synchronized illumination across the entire coverage area, eliminating visual discrepancies while maintaining extensive area coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system maintains consistent lighting by synchronizing brightness adjustments among multiple devices, preventing sudden changes and ensuring a unified lighting state, while being flexible and energy-efficient.

Implementation Method 1

the sensor module is a microwave sensor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMicrowave radiation detection: Microwave Radiation

Data Source

PatentEP4040919B1Automatic lighting system and control method
Publication Date: 2024.01.31 SELF ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention discloses an automatic lighting system, comprising at least two sets of sensing lighting devices, which includes a light source module, a control module, a communication module, and a sensing module, all communication modules are configured to the same communication network; According to the respective sensing module or the signal in the communication network, the control module controls the brightness of the light source modules; The automatic lighting system of the present invention is provided with a plurality of sensor lighting devices, which can be increased and decreased according to the need, and its use and arrangement is very flexible. There is no need for the overall design and layout of the lighting system, and the synchronization between each set of lighting devices is high, it will not appear suddenly bright or dark situation, as a whole, it is easy to use and lighting effect is good.