Intelligent decoration system

• US 9,991,654 B1
• Filed: 05/05/2017
• Issued: 06/05/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 08/19/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Thomas Dephillips
• Original Assignee: Thomas Dephillips
• Inventors: DePhillips, Thomas
• Primary Examiner(s): Owens, Douglas W
• Assistant Examiner(s): Kaiser, Syed M
• Application Number:
  US15/587,845
• Time in Patent Office: 396 Days
• Field of Search: 361314, 361315, 361728, 361752, 361796, 361805
• CPC Class Codes: B25J 11/0005 Manipulators having means for high-level communication with users, e.g. speech generator, face recognition means
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 10/13 Flying platforms
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 2101/00 UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 2101/28 for painting or marking
• CPC Class Codes: B64U 2101/30 for imaging, photography or videography
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 10/066 by selectively switching fixed light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 4/10 with light sources attached to loose electric cables, e.g. Christmas tree lights
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/52 Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 25/003 the coupling part being secured only to wires or cables
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 45/10 Controlling the intensity of the light
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 45/31 Phase-control circuits
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/115 by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/12 by detecting audible sound
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/155 Coordinated control of two or more light sources

Abstract

An intelligent electronic decoration system includes smart modular power cable (MPC) having a flexible body extending between opposed proximal and distal ends and having a plurality of spaced apart electronic ports along and perpendicular to the body, the MPC configured for powering and communicating data relative to respective ports. The system includes embedded electronics operatively coupled to the proximal end of the MPC and having a rechargeable component for energizing electronics devices electrically coupled to respective ports, a microcontroller unit, and a memory collectively positioned within the housing, the embedded electronics being configured for data interfacing with wired or wireless communication components of external electronic devices. Electronic devices that may be coupled to the ports of the MPC and embedded electronics include smart LED electronics modules, LED replaceable covers, Display or Monitor Touch Screen plug-in for smart LED Electronics Module, Smart Multi-Port Auxiliary Base Unit, and automated robotic puppet module.

Claims

1. An intelligent electronic decoration system, comprising:

a smart multi-port cable (MPC) having a flexible body extending longitudinally between opposed proximal and distal ends and having a plurality of electronic ports spaced apart along said body and perpendicular thereto, said MPC being configured for electrically powering and communicating data via conductors connected to respective ports;

MPC embedded electronics having a housing selectively coupled to said proximal end of said MPC and in electrical and data communication therewith, said embedded electronics having a rechargeable battery or rechargeable component configured for energizing electronics devices electrically coupled to respective MPC ports, a microcontroller unit (“

MCU”

), and a memory collectively positioned within an interior space defined by said housing, said embedded electronics being configured for data interfacing with wired or wireless communication components of external electronic devices;

a plurality of smart electronics modules each having a connector selectively electrically connected to a respective MPC port, each smart electronics module being energized by power from said battery of said embedded electronics.

2. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 1, further comprising a Smart Multi-Port Auxiliary Base unit electrically connected to a DC power and communication connector of said embedded electronics, said Smart Multi-Port Auxiliary Base unit including an AC power source connector, a rechargeable battery, an AC to DC power conversion component, and a microprocessor/MCU unit.

3. The intelligent electronic decoration system as in claim 2 further comprising a flasher/blinker/dimmer electronics module electrically interfaced with said Smart Multi-Port Auxiliary Base unit, wherein said flasher/blinker/dimmer electronics module includes an input/output peripheral plug-in and is electrically configured to cause attached lighting hardware to flash or dim when electrically connected to said input/output peripheral plug-in.

4. The intelligent electronic decoration system as in claim 1, wherein said plurality of smart electronics modules includes a smart LED electronics module having LED lights selectively controlled by one of a microcontroller unit, microprocessor, or onboard electronics configured to display various colors and pre-programmed or real-time flashing patterns.

5. The intelligent electronic decoration system as in claim 1, wherein said plurality of smart electronics modules includes a display device or touch screen monitor configured to display visual data.

6. The intelligent electronic decoration system as in claim 1, further comprising a smart sensor plug-in module having at least one sensor electrically connected to a port in the MPC or a respective smart electronics module that is connected to the MPC.

7. The intelligent electronic decoration system as in claim 6, wherein said smart sensor plug-in module is hermetically or environmentally sealed to protect from hazardous environmental conditions, flammable conditions, and weather conditions.

8. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 1, further comprising a robotics or automated puppet module electrically connected to a respective Smart LED electronics module that is electrically connected to a port in the smart multi-port cable (MPC) or directly to the smart multi-port cable (MPC) and configured for controlling the automated puppets through programs and third party electronic devices.

9. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 1, further comprising one of a drone or air vehicle electrically connected to a respective Smart LED electronics module that is electrically connected to a port in the smart multi-port cable (MPC) or directly to the smart multi-port cable (MPC) and configured for controlling the said drone or air vehicle through programs, wireless electronics, and third party electronic devices.

10. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 1, further comprising one of an automobile or ground vehicle electrically connected to a respective Smart LED electronics module that is electrically connected to a port in the smart multi-port cable (MPC) or directly to the smart multi-port cable (MPC) and configured for controlling the said automobile or ground vehicle through programs, wireless electronics, and third party electronic devices.

11. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 1, further comprising a Smart Projector Module electrically connected to a respective Smart electronics module that is electrically connected to a port in the smart multi-port cable (MPC) or connected directly to the smart multi-port cable (MPC), said Smart Projector Module having a projector for projecting or displaying images or video when energized and is configured for controlling the said Smart Projector Module through programs, wireless electronics, and third party electronic devices.

12. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 1, further comprising a Smart Camera Module electrically connected to a respective Smart electronics module that is electrically connected to a port in the smart multi-port cable (MPC) or connected directly to the smart multi-port cable (MPC), said Smart Projector Module having a camera configured to capture, process, and display images or video when energized and is configured for controlling the said Smart Camera Module through programs, wireless electronics, and third party electronic devices.

13. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of decorative covers having fastening structures removably coupled to respective smart electronics modules when said respective smart electronics module is connected to a respective MPC port, a respective cover being selectively rotatably positioned at various angles.

14. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 13, wherein a respective decorative cover includes an individual compartment configured to receive a light emitting diode (LED) for providing enhanced illumination of said decorative cover.

15. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 3, further comprising a plurality of decorative covers having fastening structures removably coupled to respective smart electronics modules when said respective smart electronics module is connected to a respective MPC port, a respective cover being selectively rotatably positioned at selected angles.

16. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 5, further comprising a plurality of decorative covers having fastening structures removably coupled to respective smart electronics modules when said respective smart electronics module is connected to a respective MPC port, a respective cover being selectively rotatably positioned at various angles.

17. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 6, further comprising a plurality of decorative covers having fastening structures removably coupled to respective smart electronics modules when said respective smart electronics module is connected to a respective MPC port, a respective cover being selectively rotatably positioned at various angles.

18. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 8, further comprising a plurality of decorative covers having fastening structures removably coupled to respective smart electronics modules when said respective smart electronics module is connected to a respective MPC port, a respective cover being selectively rotatably positioned at various angles.

19. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 9, further comprising a plurality of decorative covers having fastening structures removably coupled to respective smart electronics modules when said respective smart electronics module is connected to a respective MPC port, a respective cover being selectively rotatably positioned at various angles.

20. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 10, further comprising a plurality of decorative covers having fastening structures removably coupled to respective smart electronics modules when said respective smart electronics module is connected to a respective MPC port, a respective cover being selectively rotatably positioned at various angles.

21. The intelligent decoration system as in claim 6, wherein said at least one sensor is taken from a group that includes environmental, chemical, weather, gas, vapor, liquid, smoke, temperature, sound, light, proximity, optics, vision, vibration, biological, mind, flow, velocity, accelerometer, medical, pressure, and motion sensors.