IP Library Granted Patent US 8,562,158
Granted Patent B2
US 8,562,158 · App. 13/296,508 · Granted Oct 22, 2013

Device having built-in digital data device for LED bulb

Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien (Walnut, CA)
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,562,158
App. No.
13/296,508
Filed
Nov 15, 2011
Granted
Oct 22, 2013
Kind
B2
Art Unit
2885
USPC
362/642
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 (12)

1. An LED bulb device arranged to fit within a light socket in place of a light device, said LED bulb device including an LED bulb housing containing both a digital data device and at least one LED unit, said LED bulb housing including an extension that is removably inserted into said light socket so that said LED 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 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, within said LED bulb housing, sensing means for sensing motion, sound, light, vibrations, heat, or smoke; 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,

said digital data device is turned on or off by said sensing means, and

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

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

2. An LED bulb 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. An LED bulb 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 LED unit to emit said light beams, and supplying said electric current to said digital data device.

4. An LED bulb 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. An LED bulb 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. An LED bulb 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. An LED bulb 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.

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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