VLC Lighting Control via Touch Screen Registration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lighting control systems face challenges in convenient registration and control, particularly for the elderly and infirm, as they require manual input of unique addresses, leading to errors and inefficient processes for installation, relocation, and maintenance of lighting apparatuses.
Innovation Solution
A lighting control apparatus utilizing visible lighting communication (VLC) to facilitate registration and control through a touch screen interface, allowing for easy identification and registration of lighting apparatuses without dismantling, and providing data services and navigation features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual input of unique address is used for lighting apparatus registration, then the lighting apparatus can be controlled wirelessly, but the registration process becomes complex and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting apparatus automatically transmits its unique address information through visible light signals without requiring manual input. The control apparatus receives this information automatically, enabling the lighting apparatus to register itself in the system without user intervention for address input.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical input method (typing addresses) with optical communication (visible light transmission). The unique address information is transmitted through visible light signals that the control apparatus detects and receives automatically.
2Productivity
If manual input of unique address is required, then wireless control can be established, but time is lost in correction and re-registration processes
Solution Approach 1:
The unique address information is prepared and transmitted in advance through visible light signals before the control apparatus needs to register the lighting apparatus. This preliminary transmission of information eliminates the need for subsequent correction and re-registration processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The control apparatus receives feedback in the form of visible light signals containing unique address information from the lighting apparatus. This automatic feedback mechanism ensures accurate information transfer without manual input errors that would require time-consuming corrections.
3Adaptability or versatility
If wireless communication module is installed in lighting apparatus, then remote control is enabled, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting apparatus serves multiple functions: it provides illumination and simultaneously transmits unique address information through visible light communication. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components and simplifies the overall installation process while maintaining wireless control capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Simplifies the registration and control of lighting systems, reduces errors, and enhances user convenience by enabling automatic address identification and data services, improving efficiency in installation, relocation, and maintenance processes.
Implementation Method 1
A lighting control apparatus utilizing visible lighting communication (VLC) to facilitate registration and control
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting control apparatus according to some exemplary embodiments includes: a touch screen configured to display a first graphic user interface in order to provide a VLC (Visible Lighting Communication) service; and a controller configured to perform visible lighting communication with at least one lighting in order to provide the VLC service selected through the first graphic user interface, wherein the VLC service may include a lighting registration service, and wherein the controller may receive unique address information of a first lighting transmitted through the visible lighting communication from the first lighting to be registered, and may register the first lighting using the received unique address information.