Device having built-in digital data device powered by unlimited power source for light device

• US 9,560,322 B2
• Filed: 04/30/2014
• Issued: 01/31/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 07/06/2004
• 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): Rao, Andy
• Application Number:
  US14/265,738
• Publication Number:
  US 20140232877A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,007 Days
• Field of Search: 348142-160
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: F21K 9/235 Details of bases or caps, i.e. the parts that connect the light source to a fitting; Arrangement of components within bases or caps F21K9/238 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21K 9/66 Details of globes or covers forming part of the light source
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 10/002 using liquids, e.g. water
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 2/005 of modular construction
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 4/28 rigid, e.g. LED bars
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 8/035 by means of plugging into a wall outlet, e.g. night light
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 8/038 intended to be mounted on a light track suspended from a light track F21S8/066; details of supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element F21V21/34
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 9/022 Emergency lighting devices
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 14/02 by movement of light sources in vehicle head lamps F21S41/657
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 19/0025 the fastening means engaging the conductors of the light source, i.e. providing simultaneous fastening of the light sources and their electric connections
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 19/006 of point-like light sources, e.g. incandescent or halogen lamps, with screw-threaded or bayonet base of sources having contact pins, wires or blades F21V19/0005; of LEDs or sources mounted on printed-circuit board F21V19/001
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/08 Devices for easy attachment to any desired place, e.g. clip, clamp, magnet
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/14 Adjustable mountings
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/22 telescopic
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/29 employing universal joints
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/30 Pivoted housings or frames
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/04 the elements being switches safety devices F21V25/00
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0442 activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0492 the sensor detecting a change in orientation, a movement or an acceleration of the lighting device, e.g. a tilt switch
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 29/00 Protecting lighting devices from thermal damage; Cooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems lighting fixtures combined with outlets for air-treatment systems F24F13/078
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0052 : Audio or video equipment, e.g. televisions, telephones, cameras or computers; Remote control devices therefor
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 5/008 : Combination of two or more successive refractors along an optical axis
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 9/08 : for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromatic; for reducing intensity of light with provision for controlling the colour F21V9/40
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2121/00 : Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 : Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/15 : Organic light-emitting diodes [OLED]
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 3/7864 : T.V. type tracking systems
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/51 : Housings
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/65 : Control of camera operation in relation to power supply
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/181 : for receiving images from a plurality of remote sources
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 10/30 : Wind power
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 362/80 : Light emitting diode

Abstract

A device having built-in digital data means is powered by an unlimited power source for a lamp-holder, LED bulb, or 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 device having a built-in digital data device powered by an AC or DC or Both unlimited power source that supplies unlimited power to the device, said device including a light device, 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 or storage unit and which incorporate with other or own device'"'"'s means for transmitting shown or display or replay the images, data, or sound to at least one of a communication device, computer device, phone, receiver device, and display device, or the device itself;

said digital data device further includes desire components selected from lenses, optical components, electrical components, mechanical components, circuitry, an integrated circuit (I C), data delivery means, data storage means, a USB port, a cable, a microphone, record means, display means, sensor means, PIR means, IR means, night vision means, flash means, a switch means, motion detect means, sound detect means, a photo sensor, a motor, and tracking means,

said light device includes a housing and means for emitting light beams, said light device supplied with power from said power source by circuitry including at least one of a controller, switch, sensor, conductors, integrated circuit, remote controller, and wireless communication means,

said light device further is selected from a night light, desk lamp, floor lamp, down light, ceiling light, track light, security light, projection light, outdoor light, indoor light, LED light fixture, LED light bar, LED picture light, LED closet light, LED door light, LED garage light, LED motion sensor light, LED power failure light, LED light with auto tracking, LED patio light, and LED light device, and said light device is connected with the power source by one of prongs, conductive wire, a conductive wire with a plug extending from the light device, a USB adaptor, a transformer device, and an inductor device, rather than by a female-male connector.

2. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said device includes an insert forming a lamp holder with a socket having desired lamp socket specifications, said insert being arranged to be inserted into an existing light fixture.

3. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said light device has multiple function in addition to a lighting function.

4. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the light device includes a compartment for extendably, retractably, foldably, or transformably installing accessories that provide more than one function.

5. A device as claimed 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.

6. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said device includes multiple cameras for capturing images of different locations.

7. A device as claimed 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 web cam having an auto tracking means and power supply connected to an unlimited power source to a USB interface, said webcam comprising:

at least one camera head having means for capturing images, data, or sound at a desired shooting angle, resolution, color, brightness, and sharpness, a motor, and sensor means for causing the move the camera head to follow a moving object or person, and means for storing or transmitting data captured by the camera head to one of a display, computer, communication device, phone, Internet, website, e-mail, or auto dialing system;

a USB adaptor included in said webcam for connection to a computer or communication equipment with a USB port,

wherein said webcam is activated when connected with the power source to carry out predetermined image capture functions and to capture digital data under predetermined environmental conditions, and

wherein said webcam includes prong means for directly plugging the webcam into an electrical outlet, and weight supporting means for supporting the webcam on the outlet, said weight supporting means including at least one of the following;

at least one suction cup, glue, double-sided tape, a hook and loop fastener, an adhesive, a chemical compound, a connector, an adaptor, and a fitting means.

9. A device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said webcam includes suction cups for mounting the webcam to a computer screen or housing.

10. A device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the webcam has multiple camera heads for simultaneously viewing multiple areas.

11. A device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said webcam further incorporates a lighting device or devices having additional functions.

12. A device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the webcam includes night vision features for operation in low light.