Wireless Lighting Module with Battery for Peak Demand Shifting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current LED lighting systems lack efficient solutions for reducing power consumption during peak demand periods and optimizing energy usage, often relying on dimming which affects light intensity and productivity, especially in applications where continuous illumination is crucial.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of wireless control and power management systems in LED lighting devices that allow for grid shifting, where a lighting device can receive external commands to shift power from AC sources to integrated battery sources, maintaining light intensity while reducing AC power consumption during peak demand, and using intelligent algorithms to monitor and adjust power usage based on real-time conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If LED lighting systems reduce power consumption during peak demand periods by dimming lights, then energy efficiency is improved, but light intensity and productivity are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary charging of the integrated power source during off-peak hours when electricity rates are lower and demand is reduced. This stored energy is then utilized during peak demand periods to maintain full light intensity without drawing excessive power from the grid, thereby resolving the contradiction between energy efficiency and light intensity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the power source parameter from exclusively grid-dependent to a hybrid configuration with integrated power source. This parameter change enables the lighting system to operate at full intensity during peak periods by switching to or supplementing with stored energy, eliminating the need to dim lights while still achieving energy efficiency goals.
2Ease of operation
If LED lighting systems are installed in locations independent of wired power connections, then installation flexibility and ease are improved, but device complexity increases due to integration of power source
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device is designed with multi-functionality to operate in multiple modes: it can function as a traditionally wired fixture when AC power is available, or as a portable battery-powered unit when disconnected. This universal design allows the same device to provide installation flexibility for locations independent of wired power while managing complexity through integrated control logic that automatically manages power sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated power source enables the lighting system to be self-sufficient and portable, allowing installation in locations without access to wired power. The system automatically manages its own power requirements, switching between AC and battery power as needed, thereby providing installation flexibility without requiring complex external power management infrastructure.
3Loss of energy
If wireless control and power management systems are implemented, then energy efficiency and productivity are improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms through wireless control that monitor power consumption, battery charge levels, and operational status. This feedback enables intelligent algorithms to optimize energy management by automatically adjusting operation modes, charging schedules, and power source selection based on real-time conditions, thereby achieving energy efficiency while managing complexity through automated control rather than manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The intelligent algorithms within the wireless control system perform self-service energy management, automatically optimizing power consumption and coordinating between AC and battery power sources without requiring complex external management infrastructure. This self-managing capability achieves energy efficiency while containing device complexity within the lighting unit itself.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This approach enables continuous light intensity while reducing peak power consumption, enhancing energy efficiency, cost savings, and ensuring productivity by allowing LED lighting systems to operate effectively during power disruptions or peak usage times without compromising light output.
Implementation Method 1
providing a rechargeable integrated power source with a USB connector for charging the power source
Implementation Method 2
light emitting diode (LED) based devices
Data Source
AI summary
A wireless lighting module is disclosed. The wireless lighting module may include a light source, a controller configured to control illumination of the light source, a connector configured to provide power to an external device, and a battery configured to supply power to the light source, controller and connector.