IP Library Granted Patent US 8,760,514
Granted Patent B2
US 8,760,514 · App. 13/295,301 · Granted Jun 24, 2014

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

Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien (Walnut, CA)
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Patent No.
US 8,760,514
App. No.
13/295,301
Granted
Jun 24, 2014
Kind
B2
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 (12)

1. A device having a built-in digital data device powered by an 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; means for storing the images, data, or sound into a memory; and wireless communications 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,

said digital data device further includes components selected from lenses, optical components, electrical components, mechanical components, circuitry, an integrated circuit (IC), 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, 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, and a remote controller,

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, a conductive wire with a plug extending from the light device, a USB adaptor, a transformer device, and an inductor device.

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 installing accessories.

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.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 12, 2022
From: CHIEN, TSENG-LU
To: CHIEN, AARON; WANG, HSIN-YI; CHIEN, TE-JU
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Continuity (1)
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