Warning Light Controller With Synchronized Pattern Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle warning light controllers are inconvenient to use, especially while the vehicle is in motion, and do not allow operators to easily verify if the warning light is displaying the requested pattern.
Innovation Solution
A controller with a light emitting element that synchronizes with the warning light, allowing operators to view the lighting mode directly on the controller, which can be wirelessly or wiredly connected and features independent control buttons for pattern selection and synchronization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a simple controller or screen is used to control warning lights, then the device complexity is reduced, but the operator cannot easily verify if the warning light is displaying the requested pattern
Solution Approach 1:
The controller includes a light emitting element that copies the lighting pattern of the warning light. This allows the operator to verify the lighting mode by observing the controller's light emitting element rather than the actual warning light, solving the verification problem without adding complex display screens or indicators.
Solution Approach 2:
The light emitting element acts as an intermediary between the warning light and the operator. It receives control signals and reproduces the lighting pattern locally on the controller, providing indirect visual feedback that simplifies the overall system while enabling verification.
2Ease of operation
If the controller is installed in a fixed position inside the vehicle, then the installation complexity is reduced, but the convenience for the operator while the vehicle is in motion is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The controller utilizes the three-dimensional space within the vehicle by mounting on surfaces such as the windshield, dashboard, or window panels. This allows flexible positioning in multiple locations rather than being constrained to a single fixed position, improving operator convenience while maintaining simple installation through adhesive or magnetic mounting.
3Loss of information
If the light emitting element on the controller is always on, then the verification function is continuously available, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light emitting element operates periodically or on-demand rather than continuously. It activates when the warning light is controlled or when verification is needed, and can be turned off independently. This reduces energy consumption while maintaining the verification function when required.
Solution Approach 2:
The light emitting element can be instructed to automatically turn off after a certain period or when no longer needed. This self-regulating behavior optimizes energy usage by eliminating unnecessary illumination while ensuring the verification function is available when the warning light is active.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy verification of the warning light pattern without needing to check the light directly, enhancing safety and convenience by allowing operators to confirm the lighting mode through the controller's light emitting element.
Implementation Method 1
the controller includes a light emitting element on a controller housing
Data Source
AI summary
A controller for a warning light is disclosed. The controller is composed of a housing, a light emitting element and a control unit. The control unit is in operable communication with the light emitting element of the controller and a light emitting element of a warning light. The controller instructs the light emitting element of the warning light and the light emitting element of the controller to display light in the same lighting mode, which allows vehicle operators to immediately know the lighting mode of the warning light by viewing the lighting mode of the controller.