Wireless Under Cabinet Lighting Fixture Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional under cabinet lighting systems are limited by complex rewiring requirements, size restrictions, lack of communication between units, and inability to enable additional functionalities or accessories.
Innovation Solution
Configurable and controllable under cabinet lighting fixtures with integrated circuitry that allows for easy installation, seamless control of multiple fixtures, and compatibility with various lighting zones, powered by a remote computing device or voice-activated systems, enabling customizable parameters like color, dimming, and power supply to adjacent accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional under cabinet lighting systems are installed, then lighting function is provided, but complex rewiring is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex electrical rewiring with wireless communication technology. Lighting fixtures communicate with control systems and each other via wireless protocols, eliminating the need for complex electrical connections while maintaining full control functionality. This substitution of mechanical/electrical connection methods with wireless communication directly resolves the contradiction between installation ease and rewiring complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting fixtures are designed with multi-functionality, serving as both light sources and wireless communication nodes. Each fixture can independently control its own lighting parameters and communicate with adjacent fixtures, eliminating the need for dedicated control wiring. This universal design allows a single device to perform multiple functions that previously required separate systems and wiring.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional under cabinet lighting fixtures are used, then basic lighting is provided, but size restrictions are imposed by cabinet dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the lighting system into modular, independently controllable segments. Each lighting fixture operates as an autonomous unit that can be individually sized and positioned according to specific cabinet dimensions. Adjacent fixtures communicate wirelessly to provide coordinated lighting across the entire cabinet run, allowing the system to adapt to any cabinet size without requiring a single large fixture that would be constrained by the smallest cabinet dimension.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system employs dynamic configurability where fixture parameters such as brightness, color temperature, and operational timing can be adjusted based on the specific cabinet configuration. The wireless communication network allows real-time adaptation of lighting characteristics to match different cabinet sizes and user preferences, making the system dynamically adaptable rather than statically constrained.
3Ease of operation
If conventional under cabinet lighting systems are installed, then lighting control is provided, but communication between fixtures is not enabled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the lighting control function with wireless communication capability into a unified system. Adjacent lighting fixtures exchange information wirelessly, allowing coordinated control where one fixture can influence or synchronize with neighboring fixtures. This integration eliminates the information loss between isolated fixtures while maintaining ease of operation through centralized or distributed control interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless communication network enables feedback mechanisms where lighting fixtures can share operational status, user preferences, and environmental conditions. This feedback loop allows the system to automatically adjust lighting parameters based on information from adjacent fixtures and control systems, enhancing ease of operation through intelligent, adaptive control while eliminating information loss through continuous data exchange.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional under cabinet lighting fixtures are used, then lighting function is provided, but additional functionalities or accessories cannot be enabled
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting fixtures are designed as universal platforms capable of supporting multiple functions beyond basic illumination. The wireless communication architecture allows easy integration of additional functionalities such as under-cabinet outlets, motion sensing, and accessory control without requiring separate wiring systems. Each fixture acts as a smart node that can be programmed to perform various functions, expanding system versatility while maintaining manageable complexity through standardized communication protocols.
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 installation and control of under cabinet lighting systems that maintain consistent lumens per unit area across different cabinet sizes, allowing for customizable lighting solutions with enhanced functionality and compatibility with various accessories without complex rewiring.
Implementation Method 1
one or more lighting elements positioned from a proximal end of a lighting fixture housing to a distal end of a lighting fixture housing
Data Source
AI summary
A configurable controllable under cabinet lighting fixture and system for controlling the same are provided. An example configurable controllable under cabinet lighting fixture includes one or more lighting elements positioned from a proximal end of a lighting fixture housing to a distal end of a lighting fixture housing. The example configurable controllable under cabinet lighting fixture further includes circuitry configured to control one or more first parameters associated with the one or more lighting elements. The circuitry is further configured to control one or more second parameters associated with one or more nearby configurable controllable under cabinet lighting fixtures located within a proximity threshold of the configurable controllable under cabinet lighting fixture. The lighting fixture housing is configured for affixing to a downward facing surface of a mounting surface.