Expanding Light Adjustment Technology to Novel Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857731_0002_PTD

Published: October 28, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Expanding Light Adjustment Technology to Novel Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857731_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857731_0002_PTD

This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,731.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept explores the application of light adjustment technology to new industries, including greenhouses, fitness centers, astronautic environments, museums, and autonomous vehicles, to improve plant growth, human performance, artifact preservation, and passenger comfort.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Light adjustment method and terminal,' focused on adjusting light parameters based on user awake and sleep time periods. However, this approach has limitations in addressing specific lighting needs in various industries. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by applying the core technology to entirely different fields, enabling novel applications and use cases.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept involves adapting the light adjustment method to different industries, where the core technology is modified to accommodate unique requirements. For example, in greenhouses, the system adjusts supplemental lighting to optimize plant growth and development. In fitness centers, personalized lighting recommendations are generated based on user exercise routines and preferences. In astronautic environments, the wearable device tracks and regulates circadian rhythms to mitigate sleep disorders and fatigue. In museums, the smart lighting system adjusts exhibit lighting to optimize artifact preservation and visitor experience. In autonomous vehicles, the system adjusts interior lighting to enhance passenger comfort and safety.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases for the light adjustment technology, which were not considered in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address specific needs in different industries, resulting in new and non-obvious solutions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the light adjustment technology with other systems, such as climate control or audio systems, to create a more comprehensive and immersive experience. Variations may include using different types of sensors or controllers to optimize lighting conditions in various environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, fitness, aerospace, cultural preservation, and transportation. The market for smart lighting solutions is expected to grow, driven by increasing demand for energy-efficient and user-centric technologies.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A61	A61M21/02
A	A61	A61B5/4815
A	A61	A61M2021/0044
G	G06	G06F3/0482
G	G06	G06F3/04847

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Human-computer interaction, biomedical engineering, and adaptive lighting systems with a focus on personalized environmental control and physiological monitoring

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in sensor technologies, user interface design, and adaptive control systems, typically holding a master's or PhD in electrical engineering, computer science, or biomedical engineering, with knowledge of human factors and physiological response to environmental stimuli

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize the fundamental light adjustment method disclosed in the source patent as a generalizable technology that could be readily adapted to multiple domain-specific applications. The core principles of detecting user states, collecting contextual data, and dynamically adjusting lighting parameters are directly transferable across different technical environments. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations that extend the source patent's core technological framework by applying its fundamental control mechanism to industry-specific use cases.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Determining user awake and sleep time periods through user profile and geographical location information

PTD Variation

Applying the time period and profile-based lighting adjustment to astronaut circadian rhythm management

Obviousness Reasoning

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's method of tracking user states is directly applicable to managing sleep cycles in controlled environments, with predictable results in mitigating physiological disruptions

Source Patent Element

Dynamic light parameter threshold determination based on user profile similarity

PTD Variation

Personalized lighting recommendations in fitness centers based on exercise routines and individual performance metrics

Obviousness Reasoning

The source patent's profile-based adjustment technique can be trivially extended to performance optimization contexts by substituting exercise data for sleep/wake cycle data

Source Patent Element

Electronic terminal implementing light adjustment method with sensor-based detection

PTD Variation

Greenhouse lighting control system using spectral distribution and intensity sensors to optimize plant growth conditions

Obviousness Reasoning

A skilled practitioner would recognize that the sensor-based adaptive control mechanism is generically applicable across biological systems, representing a known technique for environmental optimization

Source Patent Element

Time period division and contextual parameter determination

PTD Variation

Museum exhibit lighting preservation system adjusting illumination based on artifact sensitivity and visitor experience

Obviousness Reasoning

The source patent's method of contextual parameter adjustment can be directly translated to conservation environments using substantially similar technological approaches

Source Patent Element

Terminal-based light parameter threshold determination

PTD Variation

Autonomous vehicle interior lighting system dynamically adjusting based on passenger comfort and external conditions

Obviousness Reasoning

The adaptive lighting control methodology represents a predictable design choice for creating responsive environmental interfaces across transportation contexts

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as the published technical disclosure demonstrates that the light adjustment method of US Patent 11857731 can be readily adapted across multiple technical domains through predictable variations that represent standard engineering design choices without requiring inventive insight.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,731
Title	Light adjustment method and terminal
Assignee(s)	HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.