Vehicle LED Illumination Controller with Smartphone Bluetooth Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of LED illumination devices for vehicles, particularly off-road vehicles, that can be controlled via a smartphone for various illumination modes, including auxiliary, special, and interest illumination.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle-mounted LED illumination device with a controller powered by a storage battery, featuring a main control module, Bluetooth module, drive module, and battery protection module, allowing smartphone control via Bluetooth for different light modes and brightness adjustments, with password protection and battery protection mechanisms to prevent unauthorized use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the LED illumination device is controlled by a mobile phone with multiple illumination modes, then the versatility and ease of operation are improved, but the device complexity increases due to the need for Bluetooth module, controller, and multiple light types
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multi-functionality by integrating multiple illumination modes (white light, color light, mixed mode, stroboscopic mode) into a single LED device. The controller can switch between different operational modes based on control signals from the mobile phone, allowing one device to serve multiple illumination purposes including auxiliary lighting, special effects, and interest lighting.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a Bluetooth module as an intermediary communication interface between the mobile phone and the LED illumination device. This mediator enables wireless control and transmission of control information, allowing the user to operate the complex multi-mode device through a simple mobile phone interface without direct wiring or complex manual controls.
2Ease of operation
If the storage battery is used to power the LED illumination device, then the ease of operation and portability are improved, but the reliability deteriorates due to the risk of battery voltage depletion and vehicle inability to start
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism through the battery protection module that continuously monitors the storage battery voltage. When the voltage drops below a predetermined threshold, the system automatically receives feedback and triggers a protective response by turning off the LED illumination device to prevent further battery discharge, thereby avoiding the risk of vehicle starting failure.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery protection module performs preliminary protection by proactively monitoring battery voltage levels and taking preventive action before complete depletion occurs. The system detects voltage drops in advance and automatically shuts down the illumination device, preventing the battery from reaching a critical state that would prevent vehicle starting.
3Illumination intensity
If the LED illumination device is mounted outside the vehicle, then the illumination effectiveness is improved, but the device complexity increases due to separate controller and lamp assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by separating the LED illumination device into two independent components: a controller mounted inside the vehicle (in the engine compartment) and a lamp assembly mounted outside the vehicle. This segmentation allows the illumination function to be optimized for external lighting effectiveness while the control electronics are protected inside the vehicle, managing complexity through functional separation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient smartphone control of LED lights for various illumination modes, ensuring battery protection and secure operation, providing a user-friendly and efficient illumination solution for vehicles.
Implementation Method 1
one or more lamps that are mounted on a vehicle and illuminate with an LED
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle-mounted illumination device comprising: one or more lamps that are mounted on a vehicle and illuminate with an LED, and a controller that is mounted on the vehicle; the device is powered by a storage battery within an engine compartment of the vehicle, and is controlled to emit light by a mobile phone having a Bluetooth and installed with an APP software; the controller includes a main control module, a Bluetooth module, a drive module and a battery protection module; and the lamp emits light in the following modes: white light, color light, and white light mixed with color light; the emitted light may be stroboscopic, the brightness of the emitted light may be adjusted, a color of the emitted color light may be adjusted, and the controller may be protected by a password.