Visual Control Interface for Illumination Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current illumination control systems are cumbersome and non-intuitive, requiring users to navigate complex control panels to map light scenes to physical infrastructure, making it difficult to control multiple illumination sources effectively.
Innovation Solution
A control system that uses identifiers transmitted by devices, such as through light or sound, to pair control items on a display with corresponding illumination sources, allowing for intuitive control by overlaying control information onto a scene image, enabling users to easily select and adjust settings like direction, beam shape, and intensity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If complex control panels with multiple digital levers are used to control illumination sources, then all devices can be accessed and controlled, but the operation becomes non-intuitive and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy of the physical illumination infrastructure on a display device. The captured image of the room is overlaid with virtual control elements (knobs, sliders, icons) that correspond to physical illumination sources, allowing users to control devices through an intuitive visual interface rather than abstract digital controls
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces a camera and display as intermediary components between the user and the illumination sources. The camera captures the physical environment, the display presents it with overlaid controls, and this intermediary visual layer makes the control relationship transparent and intuitive
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed control panels are used, then all illumination sources can be controlled, but the user cannot easily judge the impact of changing settings from different viewing positions
Solution Approach 1:
The control interface is made dynamic by allowing the display to show different views of the environment. The system can capture images from multiple positions and allow users to navigate between them, or even provide real-time video feedback, so users can see the actual visual impact of lighting changes from various perspectives
3Measurement precision
If manual mapping of control items to illumination sources is required, then precise control is achieved, but the setup process becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic device identification and control element placement. The camera captures the physical environment, the system automatically detects illumination sources, determines their positions, and places corresponding virtual control elements at appropriate locations on the display without requiring manual configuration by the user
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
Enables users to intuitively control illumination infrastructure by visually linking control items with illumination sources, providing immediate feedback and simplifying the control process, making it easier to create and manage light scenes in buildings or spaces.
Implementation Method 1
The identifier of the device may be communicated from each device separately to the control system, using e.g. light (IR, visible light) or sound (ultrasound)
Implementation Method 2
The identifier of the device may be communicated from each device separately to the control system, using e.g. light (IR, visible light) or sound (ultrasound)
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AI summary
The invention relates to control system configured for controlling at least one controllable device. The device has been assigned a corresponding identifier and is configured for transmitting an identification signal comprising the identifier of the device. The control system comprises a display for displaying a control item configured for controlling the controllable device. The control system also comprises a receiver configured for wirelessly receiving the identification signal comprising the identifier. The control system is configured for assigning a position of the control item on the display to the device identified by means of said received identifier.