Touchscreen Light Diffusion Control for Two-Axis Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional illumination devices lack an intuitive control mechanism to adjust the diffusion degree of light in two directions, limiting the flexibility and precision in light distribution settings.
Innovation Solution
A control device with a touch sensor and display panel is used to control a light distribution state in two directions, featuring a light diffusion degree setting screen with defined axes and objects for intuitive adjustment, integrated with a control device that includes a touch sensor and display panel to manage light diffusion settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional illumination devices use simple control mechanisms, then device complexity is reduced, but the precision and flexibility in light distribution settings deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical control mechanisms with a touch sensor-based interface. The touch sensor detects finger contact positions and directions, converting physical touch gestures into digital control signals that adjust light diffusion degrees in two directions, thereby achieving precise control without complex mechanical components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a touch sensor as an intermediary between the user and the illumination device control system. The touch sensor mediates the interaction by detecting touch positions and directions, translating them into control parameters for light diffusion adjustment, thus simplifying the overall control architecture while maintaining precision.
2Ease of operation
If conventional illumination devices lack intuitive control interfaces, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The touch sensor interface allows users to directly control light diffusion by touching and dragging on the display screen. The control mechanism automatically interprets touch gestures and adjusts light parameters accordingly, making the system self-adaptive to user intentions without requiring complex menus or buttons.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a spatial dimension to the control interface by using touch position and direction on a 2D display screen to control 2D light diffusion parameters. This dimensional mapping creates an intuitive spatial correspondence between user gesture and light effect, enhancing ease of operation.
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AI summary
According to an aspect, a control device for an illumination device includes: a touch sensor and a display panel. A light diffusion degree setting screen for executing light diffusion degree setting processing for the illumination device is displayed on a display region of the display panel. The light diffusion degree setting screen is provided with a light distribution shape object with a central point at the origin of an XY plane, a first light diffusion degree setting object with a central point at an intersection point of an X axis of the XY plane and an outline of the light distribution shape object, and a second light diffusion degree setting object with a central point at an intersection point of a Y axis of the XY plane and the outline of the light distribution shape object.