Vehicle Interior Lighting Control via Portable Terminal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle interior lighting systems are inconvenient for drivers and passengers to control, particularly when the vehicle is in motion, as manual control apparatuses require drivers to leave their seats, potentially causing safety hazards and making it difficult to manage lighting settings effectively.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle lighting control system with a central control apparatus at the driver's seat that allows for remote control of interior lighting, including seat and passage lighting, using a portable terminal with a policy module for authority management, color, and brightness adjustments, enabling flexible and safe operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the control apparatus is provided at a predetermined height, then the lighting apparatus can be controlled manually, but the driver or passenger needs to deviate from the seat which causes safety hazards
Solution Approach 1:
A portable terminal serves as an intermediary device between the user and the lighting control system. The terminal communicates with the control apparatus via wireless communication, allowing users to control lighting without physically approaching the control apparatus. This mediator enables remote operation while maintaining safety by keeping the driver in their seat.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical approach of physically approaching and manipulating a fixed control apparatus with an electronic/wireless control system. The portable terminal sends control signals wirelessly to the control apparatus, substituting the mechanical interaction (physically reaching and pressing buttons) with electronic communication, thereby enabling control from any position in the vehicle.
2Device complexity
If the control apparatus is fixed at a predetermined height, then the lighting control structure is simple, but it becomes difficult to manipulate when the vehicle is moving
Solution Approach 1:
The control system transitions from a static, fixed control apparatus to a dynamic system where the portable terminal can move freely throughout the vehicle. The terminal's position is not fixed, allowing users to access control functions from any seat or position in the vehicle, making the system adaptable to different operational scenarios and user positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable terminal serves multiple functions: it acts as a remote control for lighting, provides user authentication, stores policy information, and enables communication with the control apparatus. This multi-functional device replaces the need for a dedicated fixed control panel, reducing overall system complexity while improving accessibility.
3Ease of operation
If manual control is required, then the control apparatus can be简单地 manipulated, but the driver must stop driving to adjust lighting settings
Solution Approach 1:
The portable terminal is prepared in advance with the necessary control interface and communication capabilities. Users can access lighting control functions at any time during driving without needing to prepare or stop the vehicle. The system is pre-configured to allow immediate control actions from the portable terminal, eliminating the need for driving interruptions.
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle for supporting a lighting control function includes: interior lighting apparatuses configured to include a lighting apparatus of a driver's seat supporting a lighting of the driver's seat and lighting apparatuses for each seat supporting each lighting for each seat; a control apparatus of a driver's seat configured to perform a lighting control of at least one of the lighting apparatus of the driver's seat and the lighting apparatuses for each seat; and control apparatuses for each seat configured to control the lighting apparatuses for each seat.