Device having built-in digital data device for LED bulb

• US 9,010,986 B2
• Filed: 10/09/2013
• Issued: 04/21/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 11/22/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Aaron Chien, Hsin-Yi Wang, Te-Ju Chien
• Original Assignee: Tseng-Lu Chien
• Inventors: Chien, Tseng-Lu
• Primary Examiner(s): Sember, Thomas M
• Application Number:
  US14/049,427
• Publication Number:
  US 20140139120A1
• Time in Patent Office: 559 Days
• Field of Search: 362640-642, 362/647, 362/650, 362/3, 362/4, 362/8, 362/253, 362/276, 362/802, 348/143, 348/151, 348/152, 348/155, 348/370, 348373-375, 348/12
• US Class Current: 362/642
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 19/00 Fastening of light sources or lamp holders fastening electric light source solely by the coupling device H01R33/00 ; special means for attaching candle to candle holder F21V35/003
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 19/0015 Fastening arrangements intended to retain light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 19/003 Fastening of light source holders, e.g. of circuit boards or substrates holding light sources
• CPC Class Codes: G03B 15/03 Combinations of cameras with lighting apparatus; Flash units
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/11 by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/12 by detecting audible sound
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/175 by remote control
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 20/40 Control techniques providing energy savings, e.g. smart controller or presence detection

Abstract

A device having built-in digital data means is powered by an unlimited power source for a lamp-holder, LED bulb, light device connected to unlimited power source by prongs or a base that can be inserted into a socket that would otherwise receiving a bulb. The device may take the form of a webcam having auto tracking functions and retractable prongs that plug directly into a wall outlet.

Claims

1. A digital device arranged to fit within a light socket in place of a light device, said digital device including a bulb housing containing both a digital data device and at least one lighting unit, said bulb housing including an extension that is removably inserted into said light socket so that said lighting unit and digital data device are supplied with power from an unlimited power source of the light socket, wherein:

said digital data device includes at least one camera having means for capturing images, data, or sound at a desired shooting angle, resolution, color, brightness, and sharpness, and at least one of a means for storing the images, data, or sound into a memory and means for wirelessly transmitting the images, data, or sound to at least one of a communication device, computer device, phone, receiver device, and display device, and

said digital device is arranged to be inserted into said light socket such that said at least one lighting unit and digital data device are supplied with power from said unlimited power source through said light socket into which digital device is inserted,

whereby said digital device provides both an lighting function and at least an additional function of said digital data device, said digital device thereby converting said light fixture into a multiple function device that includes both the additional function of the digital data device and the lighting function, both supplied with power from said unlimited power source.

2. A digital device as recited in claim 1, wherein said light fixture includes one of a screw socket, a bayonet socket, a socket arranged to receive a two-pin base, a socket arranged to receive a twist-type base, and a push-and-twist socket.

3. A digital device as recited in claim 1, further comprising circuitry for receiving electric current from said light fixture, converting said electric current into electric current for causing said at least one lighting unit to emit said light beams, and supplying said electric current to said digital data device.

4. A digital device as recited in claim 1, wherein said digital data means include sensor means having more than one sensor head and an integrated circuit for controlling an auto tracking assembly that enables the camera to track moving objects or persons.

5. A digital device as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for transmitting the images, data, or sound to at least one of a communication device, computer device, phone, receiver device, and display device includes means for e-mailing or transmitting said digital data to a sensor, remote control, or wireless receiver.

6. A digital device as recited in claim 1, wherein said camera includes an optics assembly having means for providing at least one of a desired focus, shooting angle, clarity, sharpness, color, distance, movement, tracking, identification, and resolution.

7. A digital device as recited in claim 1, wherein said unlimited power source is an electrical utility power supply system for supplying electricity to homes, residences, and businesses.

8. A digital device as recited in claim 1, where the digital data device further includes, within said bulb housing, sensing means for sensing motion, sound, light, vibrations, heat, or smoke, and wherein said digital data device is turned on or off by said sensing means.

9. An digital device as recited in claim 1, where the digital data device further includes, within said bulb housing, at least one of a tracking means for tracking an object and a camera moving means for extending, retracting, or rotating said camera;

and additional digital data device components selected from a switch, a remote control receiver, lenses, optical components, electrical components, mechanical components, circuitry, an integrated circuit (IC), data communication and storage components, a USB port, a cable, a microphone, a display, a motor, and a battery or power fail device.