Wireless Multi-Dimensional Light Cell Arrangement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light sources such as LEDs, ELs, and OLEDs face challenges in configuration, connectivity, light output, moisture susceptibility, installation ease, cost-effective manufacturing, and power efficiency, with prior art not addressing the need for a multi-dimensional light source with unlimited configuration and wireless control.
Innovation Solution
A novel arrangement of light cells forming a multi-dimensional light source with a mother cell and sister cells connected without hard wiring, using a single power source and controlled wirelessly via a smartphone app through Bluetooth or similar communication technologies, allowing flexible configuration and remote switching.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If light sources are arranged in traditional configurations with hard wiring and multiple power sources, then connectivity and power delivery are reliable, but configuration flexibility and installation complexity are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The light source system is divided into multiple independent light cells that can be individually controlled and arranged. Each light cell contains its own light emitting element and control circuitry, allowing modular configuration without complex hard wiring. This segmentation enables flexible arrangements while simplifying installation through standardized modules.
Solution Approach 2:
Traditional mechanical hard wiring connections are replaced with wireless communication and control mechanisms. The light cells communicate and receive power wirelessly, eliminating the need for complex physical connections and enabling easier reconfiguration. This substitution of mechanical systems with field-based systems resolves the contradiction between flexibility and complexity.
2Power
If multiple power sources are used for different light segments, then power delivery is sufficient, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single power source is designed to serve multiple light cells simultaneously through wireless power transfer. The power source incorporates intelligent distribution capabilities that allow it to function as multiple power sources would, but with reduced complexity. This universal power source handles power delivery to all light cells without requiring separate power supplies for each segment.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple separate power sources are merged into a single integrated power supply unit that can distribute power to multiple light cells. This consolidation maintains sufficient power delivery while reducing system complexity by eliminating redundant power source components and their associated wiring and control systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If light cells are arranged in continuous multi-dimensional configurations, then design versatility is enhanced, but connectivity between segments becomes problematic
Solution Approach 1:
Physical mechanical connections between light cells are replaced with wireless communication and power transfer fields. This substitution allows continuous multi-dimensional configurations without the connectivity problems associated with hard wiring through complex three-dimensional arrangements. The field-based approach maintains reliable communication and power delivery regardless of spatial configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
Wireless communication signals and electromagnetic fields serve as intermediaries between light cells, enabling reliable connectivity without direct physical contact. This intermediary mechanism allows light cells to maintain reliable communication and power reception even when arranged in complex continuous configurations where direct wiring would be problematic.
4Ease of operation
If wireless control is implemented for remote switching of light cells, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to control modules
Solution Approach 1:
The light cells incorporate autonomous control capabilities that allow them to respond to wireless commands independently. Each light cell contains integrated control circuitry that can interpret and execute control signals without requiring complex external control systems. This self-service approach simplifies the overall control architecture while maintaining ease of operation through wireless interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The control modules in each light cell are designed to handle multiple functions including wireless communication, power management, and light control. This multi-functional design reduces the need for separate dedicated control components, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining comprehensive control capabilities for easy operation.
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 flexible, wireless control of light cells for diverse configurations and applications, reducing installation complexity and power requirements while enhancing light output and durability.
Implementation Method 1
Each light cell is provided with a control module comprising of a Bluetooth module that is electrically connected to a logic module
Implementation Method 2
a light source such as an LED cell or electroluminescent EL cell or any other efficient light source
Implementation Method 3
a light source such as an LED cell or electroluminescent EL cell or any other efficient light source
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a novel arrangement of light cells on a flexible or solid background into a smart multi-dimensional light source capable of unlimited configuration, which comprises of a mother cell that is connected to one source of electrical power and gets charged, subsequently charging all the other light cells and thus illuminating the entire light source with unlimited configuration, and which is capable of being wirelessly switched on or off by means of a smart phone device.