Wireless Light Bulb System for Hard-Wire Elimination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electric lighting systems require costly and time-consuming installation and pose safety hazards due to the need for hard-wiring and aesthetically unpleasing cords, while combustion-based sources present safety concerns.
Innovation Solution
A wireless light bulb system with integrated components such as a light source, control component, and power source that can be mechanically coupled to any lighting fixture, allowing for remote control via RF signals or sensors, eliminating the need for hard-wiring and providing a safer, more aesthetically pleasing solution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional electric lighting systems are installed using hard-wiring, then reliable illumination is achieved, but installation cost and time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical hard-wiring system with a wireless communication system. The lighting control is achieved through RF or other wireless signals transmitted to a receiver in the lighting fixture, eliminating the need for physical wiring connections between control devices and power sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces wireless signal transmission as an intermediary between the control device and the lighting system. A transmitter sends signals through the air to a receiver, which then controls the lighting, replacing the direct electrical connection required in conventional systems.
2Stability of the object's composition
If hard-wiring is used for lighting installation, then stable power supply is ensured, but safety hazards increase due to exposed wires and electrical risks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the electrical wiring system with a wireless communication system. Control signals are transmitted through air using RF or other wireless technologies, eliminating exposed wires and electrical connection points that pose safety hazards.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the control function from the electrical wiring system. The wiring is removed entirely, and only the power delivery function remains, while control is achieved through separate wireless communication channels.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional lighting fixtures are installed at desired locations, then illumination needs are met, but installation cost and complexity increase due to wiring requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the complex wiring system with simple wireless communication. Lighting fixtures can be installed anywhere within wireless signal range without requiring electrical conduits or professional wiring, dramatically simplifying installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the lighting system universally installable by removing location-specific wiring requirements. Any location with wireless signal access can support a lighting fixture, enabling universal deployment without site-specific electrical infrastructure.
4Ease of operation
If portable lamps with cords are used, then mobility is achieved, but aesthetic appeal decreases and safety concerns arise from visible cords
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the physical cord connection with wireless communication. The lighting fixture receives control signals wirelessly, eliminating the need for visible cords while maintaining full mobility and operational flexibility.
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 easy installation and remote control of lighting without the need for hard-wiring, reducing safety hazards and installation costs while providing a flexible and efficient lighting solution.
Implementation Method 1
the light source can be one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs)
Implementation Method 2
a radio frequency identifier (RFID) tag
Data Source
AI summary
The claimed subject matter provides systems and/or methods that employ a control component integrated in a light bulb to control the light bulb wirelessly. The wireless light bulb can include a light source, a control component that manages operation of the light source, an input component that wirelessly obtains input signals that can be utilized by the control component, and a power source. For instance, the light source can be one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) and/or the power source can be one or more batteries. Moreover, the input component can receive the input signals (e.g., radio frequency, infrared, . . . ) from a remote control, a sensor, a differing wireless light bulb, a radio frequency identifier (RFID) tag, etc. Further, the wireless light bulb can be mechanically coupled to a lighting fixture, where the lighting fixture may or may not be electrically coupled to an alternating current (AC) power source.