Wireless Streetlight Sensors Combining Light Control and Computing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional light control devices lack network capabilities, making them unsuitable for use in distributed computing environments, and there is a need for devices that can integrate both network and light control functionalities.
Innovation Solution
The integration of network capabilities and light control functionalities into processing devices mountable on street light fixtures, enabling them to cooperate and share tasks in a distributed computing environment, providing services such as light control, wireless communication, and distributed computing tasks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional light control devices are used, then light control functionality is provided, but network capabilities are lacking making them unsuitable for distributed computing environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines light control functionality and network capabilities into a single integrated processing device. The device includes both a light control circuit coupled to a light source and a network interface circuit that provides network capabilities, allowing the device to function both as a light controller and as a node in a distributed computing environment.
Solution Approach 2:
The processing device is designed to perform multiple functions: it can control light sources, participate in distributed computing tasks, provide wireless communication services, and act as a network node. This multi-functional design allows a single device type to replace both conventional light control devices and separate network infrastructure components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If processing devices with both network capabilities and light control functionalities are integrated, then distributed computing environment is enabled, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The processing device is organized into distinct functional modules: a light control circuit for light source control, a network interface circuit for network communication, and a processor for executing distributed computing tasks. This modular segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while working together as an integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The processor acts as an intermediary that coordinates between the light control circuit and the network interface circuit, managing tasks from the distributed computing environment while maintaining light control operations. This intermediary role helps manage the complexity by providing a centralized coordination point.
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AI summary
A networking device includes a light sensor, a processor module, a communication module, and a connector. The processor module is arranged to provide a light control signal based on at least one ambient light signal generated by the light sensor, and to obtain a distributed computing result based on a distributed computing task. The communication module is arranged to receive the distributed computing task and to transmit the distributed computing result according to a data communication standard. The connector is compliant with a roadway area lighting standard promoted by a standards body. For example, the connector may be compliant with ANSI C136.41-2013. The processor module may be arranged to provide the light control signal based on the distributed computing result, or a received message that is generated based on a plurality of distributed computing results.