MODULAR ILLUMINATION DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
First Claim
1. A hub, comprising:
- a fitting configured to be mounted in a light socket; and
a networking component,wherein the hub is configured to receive at least one module via an interface.
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Abstract
A modular illumination device, and associated systems and methods, are provided. In some cases, a hub is provided. The hub can, optionally, be configured to receive at least one module via an interface. The hub can comprise an optional fitting configured to be mounted in a light socket, an optional networking component, and/or an optional illumination source. In some cases, the hub can be coupled to a module such that an external surface of the module occupies a relatively large percentage of the external surface area of the coupled hub and module and/or such that a substantially smooth surface is formed between the hub and module. In some cases, the hub can be coupled to a module having a relatively large volume. Also disclosed are covers configured to at least partially enclose wall-mounted electric switches, systems for retrofitting electric switches, and methods of retrofitting electric switches.
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115 Claims
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1. A hub, comprising:
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a fitting configured to be mounted in a light socket; and a networking component, wherein the hub is configured to receive at least one module via an interface. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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2. A hub, comprising:
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a fitting configured to be mounted in a light socket, wherein the hub is configured to receive at least one module via an interface such that the hub and module can be coupled to form a unitary body having an external surface area, and wherein an external surface of the module occupies at least about 5% of the external surface area of the unitary body when the hub and he module are coupled.
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3. A hub, comprising:
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a fitting configured to be mounted in a light socket, wherein the hub is configured to receive at least one module via an interface such that the hub and module can be coupled to form a unitary body having a substantially smooth surface formed between the hub and the module.
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4. A hub, comprising:
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a fitting configured to be mounted in a light socket, wherein the hub is configured to receive at least one module having a volume of at least about 13 cm3 via an interface such that the hub and module can be coupled to form a unitary body.
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5. A hub, comprising:
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an illumination source configured to emit light at a luminous flux of at least about 375 lumens; and a networking component, wherein the hub is configured to receive at least one module via an interface. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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6. A hub, comprising:
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an illumination source configured to emit light at a luminous flux of at least about 375 lumens, wherein the hub is configured to receive at least one module via an interface such that the hub and module can be coupled to form a unitary body having an external surface area, and wherein an external surface of the module occupies at least about 5% of the external surface area of the unitary body when the hub and he module are coupled.
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7. A hub, comprising:
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an illumination source configured to emit light at a luminous flux of at least about 375 lumens, wherein the hub is configured to receive at least one module via an interface such that the hub and module can be coupled to form a unitary body having a substantially smooth surface formed between the hub and the module.
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8. A hub, comprising:
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an illumination source configured to emit light at a luminous flux of at least about 375 lumens, wherein the hub is configured to receive at least one module having a volume of at least about 13 cm3 via an interface such that the hub and module can be coupled to form a unitary body.
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32. A system, comprising:
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a hub comprising a fitting configured to be mounted in a light socket and a networking component; and a module coupled to the hub via an interface. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70)
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33. A system, comprising:
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a hub comprising a fitting configured to be mounted in a light socket; and a module coupled to the hub via an interface to form a unitary body having an external surface area, wherein an external surface of the module occupies at least about 5% of the external surface area of the unitary body. - View Dependent Claims (49)
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34. A system, comprising:
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a hub comprising a fitting configured to be mounted in a light socket; and a module coupled to the hub via an interface to form a unitary body having a substantially smooth surface formed between the hub and the module.
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35. A system, comprising:
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a hub comprising a fitting configured to be mounted in a light socket; and a module having a volume of at least about 13 cm3 coupled to the hub via an interface to form a unitary body.
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36. A system, comprising:
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a hub comprising an illumination source configured to emit light at a luminous flux of at least about 375 lumens and a networking component; and a module coupled to the hub via an interface. - View Dependent Claims (40, 48)
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37. A system, comprising:
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a hub comprising an illumination source configured to emit light at a luminous flux of at least about 375 lumens; and a module coupled to the hub via an interface to form a unitary body having an external surface area, wherein an external surface of the module occupies at least about 5% of the external surface area of the unitary body.
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38. A system, comprising:
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a hub comprising an illumination source configured to emit light at a luminous flux of at least about 375 lumens; and a module coupled to the hub via an interface to form a unitary body having a substantially smooth surface formed between the hub and the module.
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39. A system, comprising:
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a hub comprising an illumination source configured to emit light at a luminous flux of at least about 375 lumens; and a module having a volume of at least about 13 cm3 coupled to the hub via an interface to form a unitary body.
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- 71. A cover configured to at least partially enclose a wall-mounted electric switch and configured such that, when the cover is placed over the wall-mounted electric switch, the state of the wall-mounted electric switch is fixed in an on position, wherein the cover comprises a wireless switch configured to switch a light-emitting element between an on state and an off state.
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83. A system for retrofitting an electric switch, comprising:
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a cover at least partially enclosing a wall-mounted switch that controls power supplied to a fixture via an electric circuit, the cover fixing the state of the wall-mounted switch in an on position; and a wireless switch in communication with a light-emitting element receiving power from the electric circuit within which the wall-mounted switch is positioned, the wireless switch configured to switch the light-emitting element between an on state and an off state. - View Dependent Claims (84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102)
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103. A method of retrofitting an electric switch, comprising:
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fixing a state of a wall-mounted switch within an electric circuit to an on position; and switching a light-emitting element receiving power from the electric circuit between an on state and an off state using a wireless switch in communication with the light-emitting element. - View Dependent Claims (104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115)
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Specification