Transverse Lighting Array for Dynamic Visual Effects and Noise Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current signage and lighting technologies lack innovative methods to create visually captivating and dynamic lighting effects that can effectively capture attention, convey information, and establish ambiance, while also addressing sound noise issues.
Innovation Solution
An array of lighting modules organized in an alternating grid-like pattern with tent-like structures that emit light from ends and reflect light from sides, mounted transversely to adjacent modules, providing unique illumination and reflective properties, and incorporating individually addressable LEDs for customizable lighting effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conventional static signage is used, then manufacturing is simple and cost-effective, but visual appeal and ability to capture attention is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The signage system is divided into multiple independently controllable lighting modules arranged in a grid pattern. Each module can be individually addressed and controlled, allowing for complex visual effects while maintaining modular simplicity in manufacturing and installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static signage to dynamic, changeable content display. The lighting modules can change colors, intensities, and patterns in real-time, enabling the signage to adapt to different messages, times, and conditions, greatly enhancing visual appeal.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional lighting arrangements are used, then installation is straightforward, but sound noise reduction is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into discrete blocks with integrated sound-absorbing materials. Each block can be independently installed and contributes to overall noise reduction, making the complex sound control function manageable through modular assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting modules serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide illumination, display dynamic content, and contribute to sound noise reduction through integrated sound-absorbing materials in their mounting blocks. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate sound control components.
3Loss of information
If static content is displayed, then energy consumption is low, but information conveyance capability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses periodic updating of content across the lighting modules to convey information efficiently. By updating displays at optimized intervals and using progressive revelation techniques, the system maximizes information conveyance while minimizing unnecessary energy consumption from constant updates.
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 solution creates visually appealing and dynamic lighting effects, enhances ambiance, and significantly reduces sound noise, making it suitable for various applications such as building skins, billboards, and architectural elements.
Implementation Method 1
Each lighting module includes a pair of opposing light-emitting sides
Implementation Method 2
a pair of opposing light-obstructing (e.g., light-reflecting) sides
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including an array of lighting modules organized in an alternating grid-like pattern. Each lighting module includes a pair of opposing light-emitting sides and a pair of opposing light-obstructing (e.g., light-reflecting) sides. Each lighting module in the grid-like pattern is mounted transversely to the lighting modules that are adjacent to it. As a result, each lighting module in the array illuminates the light-obstructing sides of lighting modules that are adjacent to its light-emitting sides.