Touch programmable illumination means

• US 5,349,330 A
• Filed: 03/30/1993
• Issued: 09/20/1994
• Est. Priority Date: 01/29/1993
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Platinum Mre Systems Sdn., Bhd.
• Original Assignee: Noval Controls Sdn., Bhd.
• Inventors: Choong, Kian T., Diong, Chong K.
• Primary Examiner(s): Swann, Glen
• Application Number:
  US08/040,271
• Time in Patent Office: 539 Days
• Field of Search: 340/567, 340/691, 340/693, 315/133, 315/155, 315/159, 362/802, 362/20
• US Class Current: 340/567
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/19 using infrared-radiation detection systems G08B13/194 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/11 by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/13 by using passive infrared detectors
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 20/40 Control techniques providing energy savings, e.g. smart controller or presence detection
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 362/802 Position or condition responsive switch

Abstract

Disclosed is a touch-programmable lighting and security device in the form of a stand lamp which can be programmed to provide illumination by means of an AC bulb or DC bulb in conjunction with parameters including the ambient light level, presence of people, and AC mains power failure. In one embodiment, this novel lighting and security device includes a transmitter which transmits an Alarm signal to a remote receiver upon detection of an intruder. This user friendly device conveniently plugs into any wall power outlet by means of a suitable length of cable and it can be easily programmed by touching different nonmetallic areas of the device. In one embodiment, four indicator lights in the form of LEDs are provided to identify its prevailing mode.

Claims

1. A touch programmable illumination means having a plurality of operation modes and comprising:

(a) means for receiving manual inputs by way of touch;

(b) means for receiving automatic inputs by detecting the presence of moving infrared radiation sources, ambient light level, and the presence of an alternating current power source;

(c) output means including a first light source which can provide illumination when supplied with a source of alternating current electrical power and a second light source which can provide illumination in the absence of alternating current electrical power;

(d) transmitter means for transmitting an electromagnetic signal when a moving infrared radiation source is detected;

(e) means for conditioning said output means in response to signals received from said manual input means and said automatic input means;

(f) a remote receiver for receiving and decoding said electromagnetic signal;

(g) means to ann and disarm said remote receiver;

(h) a battery backup power source for operating the said second light source in the absence of alternating current electrical power; and

(i) means to provide an electrical connection to a source of alternating current electrical power.

2. The illumination means as claimed in claim 1 wherein said battery backup power source comprises a rechargable battery.

3. The illumination means as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means for receiving manual inputs comprises a plurality of circuits each including an antenna for detecting an electrical signal induced onto it by any part of the human body, an amplifier means for amplifying said signal, and a pulse conditioner means for producing an electrical pulse from the said amplifier means.

4. The illumination means as claimed in claim 3 wherein said means for receiving manual inputs further comprises a plurality of circuits each capable of altering and registering the specific operation mode under which the illumination means is to function.

5. The illumination means as claimed in claim 4 wherein the specific operation mode is indicated by an indicator means.

6. The illumination means as claimed in claim 1 wherein said operation modes comprises:

(a) a first operation mode wherein said first light source is energized upon the detection of a moving infrared radiation source and remains energized for a predetermined period of time after the cessation of said detection provided the ambient light intensity is below a predetermined level.

(b) a second operation mode wherein said first light source is energized when the ambient light intensity is below a predetermined level even without a positive detection of a moving infrared radiation source;

(c) a third operation mode wherein said first light source is energized regardless of the detection of a moving infrared radiation source or ambient light level;

(d) a fourth operation mode wherein said electromagnetic signal is transmitted to said remote receiver means.

7. The illumination means as claimed in claim 6 including:

(a) a first indicator means which is energized at each detection of a moving infrared energy source when functioning under said first operation mode;

(b) a second indicator means which is energized permanently when functioning under said second operation mode;

(c) a third indicator means which is energized permanently when functioning under said third operation mode;

(d) a fourth indicator means which is energized permanently when functioning under said fourth operation mode.

8. The illumination means as claimed in claim 7, wherein each indicator means is adapted to give a visual indication of the operation mode.

9. The illumination means as claimed in claim 8, wherein each indicator means is a light emitting diode.

10. The illumination means as claimed in claim 8 wherein the fourth indicator means flashes continuously when functioning under said fourth operation mode.

11. The illumination means as claimed in claim 6, further comprising:

(a) means to prevent said first light source from being de-energized due to the feed-back of their own illumination while functioning under said first and second operation mode;

(b) means to de-energize said first light source after the ambient light level rises above a predetermined level while functioning under said second operation mode.

12. The illumination means as claimed in claim 6, further compromising means for adjusting the duration for which said first light source remains energized after cessation of a moving infrared radiation source while functioning under said first operation mode.

13. The illumination means as claimed in claim 6, further comprising means to automatically reset to a preferred operation mode after a total loss of electrical energy.

14. The illumination means as claimed in claim 1, wherein upon cessation of the alternating current electrical power source the said second light source will be energized in place of said first light source.

17. The illumination means as claimed in claim 1 further comprising means for adjusting the intensity of said first light source.

18. The illumination means as claimed in claim 1, including means for housing all electronic, electrical and mechanical components in a self contained, portable unit.

15. The illumination means according to claim I wherein said remote receiver includes an audible sound producing device.

16. The illumination means as in claim 15 wherein said remote receiver further includes an auto-dialler.