Wireless LED Lighting Power and Control System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional LED lighting systems lack flexibility and efficiency in installation, energy management, and cost-effectiveness, particularly in applications requiring independent operation from wired power sources.

Innovation Solution

The integration of wireless control and power systems in LED lighting devices, enabling autonomous operation, energy harvesting, and networked communication for smart power management and installation without wired connections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If LED lighting systems are connected to wired power sources, then reliable power supply is ensured, but installation flexibility and ease of installation are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supply reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical wired power connection system with a wireless power transmission system using electromagnetic fields. The LED lighting system receives power wirelessly through a power receiver that converts electromagnetic energy to electrical energy, eliminating the need for physical power cables and sockets while maintaining reliable power supply.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces wireless power transmission as an intermediary between the power source and the LED lighting system. A power transmitter sends electromagnetic energy through the air, and a power receiver converts it to electrical energy, serving as a mediator that enables power transfer without direct physical connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Stability of the object's composition

If LED lighting systems use wired power connections, then stable power delivery is achieved, but device complexity and installation cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower delivery stabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the complex wired power delivery infrastructure with a wireless electromagnetic power transmission system. This substitution maintains stable power delivery through controlled electromagnetic fields while reducing the mechanical complexity of cables, connectors, and installation infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Illumination intensity

If conventional LED lighting systems are used, then basic illumination is provided, but energy efficiency and power management are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight outputVSAvoidenergy efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback control in the LED lighting system where sensors detect environmental conditions (such as ambient light levels, motion, or temperature) and transmit this information to a controller that adjusts the LED output accordingly. This feedback mechanism optimizes energy efficiency by providing illumination only when and where needed, while maintaining appropriate light output levels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent makes the LED lighting system dynamic by enabling real-time adjustment of illumination intensity and timing based on detected conditions. The system transitions from static fixed-output lighting to dynamic adaptive lighting that responds to environmental inputs, improving energy efficiency while maintaining necessary illumination levels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Device complexity

If LED lighting systems lack wireless control capability, then system simplicity is maintained, but adaptability and responsiveness to environmental inputs are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem simplicityVSAvoidenvironmental responsiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates multiple functions into the LED lighting system including wireless power reception, environmental sensing, wireless communication, and adaptive control. This multi-functional design enables the system to respond to environmental inputs and be controlled wirelessly while maintaining a unified integrated structure that manages complexity internally.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9074736B2Power outage detector and transmitter
Publication Date: 2015.07.07 RING LLC
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AI summary

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for systems and methods that employ a control component and/or power source integrated in an LED based light source to control and/or power the LED light source wirelessly. In embodiments, the LED based light source may take the form of a standard light bulb that plugs into a standard lighting socket or fixture.