IP Library Granted Patent US 11,523,488
Granted Patent B1
US 11,523,488 · App. 16/376,246 · Granted Dec 6, 2022

Wirelessly controllable communication module

Inventors: Michael V. Recker (Gaithersburg, MD); David B. Levine (Pepper Pike, OH)
Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
H05B47/19H02J9/02H05B45/00H05B45/10H05B45/20H05B47/105H05B47/11H05B47/16Y02B10/70
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Patent No.
US 11,523,488
App. No.
16/376,246
Granted
Dec 6, 2022
Kind
B1
Abstract

A power management system for a lighting circuit may include a grid shifting controller that includes a processor and a connection to an external power source. The power management system may also include a communication interface associated with the grid shifting controller. The grid shifting controller may be configured to provide control information to a processor of at least one grid shifting electrical fixture over the communication interface, the control information being configured to direct the at least one grid shifting electrical fixture on the use of power from the external power source and an energy storage device associated with the at least one grid shifting electrical fixture.

Claims (80)

1. An electronic device comprising:

a camera;

a microphone;

an input device;

a wireless communication interface;

one or more processors; and

one or more computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:

receiving first sensor data from the input device;

determining, based at least in part on the first sensor data, that the input device received a touch input;

based at least in part on the determining that the input device received the touch input, causing the camera to generate first image data;

sending, using the wireless communication interface, the first image data to one or more computing devices;

causing the microphone to generate first audio data; and

sending, using the wireless communication interface, the first audio data to the one or more computing devices.

2. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a speaker, and wherein the one or more computer-readable media store further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising:

receiving, using the wireless communication interface, second audio data from the one or more computing devices; and

causing the speaker to output sound represented by the second audio data.

3. The electronic device of claim 1 , the one or more computer-readable media storing further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising:

generating first data indicating that the input device received the touch input; and

sending, using the wireless communication interface, the first data to the one or more computing devices.

4. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a motion sensor, and wherein the one or more computer-readable media store further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising:

receiving, using the wireless communication interface, a command to adjust a sensitivity level associated with the motion sensor; and

adjusting the sensitivity level associated with the motion sensor from a first level to a second level.

5. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a speaker, and wherein the one or more computer-readable media store further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising:

receiving, using the wireless communication interface, a command to output sound; and

causing the speaker to output the sound.

6. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a light, and wherein the one or more computer-readable media store further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising causing the light to activate based at least in part on the determining that the input device received the touch input.

7. The electronic device of claim 1 , the one or more computer-readable media storing further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising sending, using the wireless communication interface, identifier data to the one or more computing devices, the identifier data associated with the electronic device.

8. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a motion sensor and a light, and wherein the one or more computer-readable media store further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising:

receiving second sensor data from the motion sensor;

detecting, based at least in part on the second sensor data, motion of an object; and

based at least in part on the detecting of the motion, causing the light to activate.

9. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a light, and wherein the one or more computer-readable media store further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising:

based at least in part on the determining that the input device received the touch input, causing the light to activate;

determining that a period of time has elapsed since the determining that the input device received the touch input; and

based at least in part on the period of time elapsing, causing the light to deactivate.

10. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a motion sensor, and wherein the one or more computer-readable media store further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising:

receiving second sensor data from the motion sensor;

detecting, based at least in part on the second sensor data, motion of an object;

based at least in part on the detecting of the motion, causing the camera to generate second image data; and

sending, using the wireless communication interface, the second image data to the one or more computing devices.

11. The electronic device of claim 1 , the one or more computer-readable media storing further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising receiving, using the wireless communication interface, a command to deactivate one or more components during a time period.

12. An electronic device comprising:

a camera;

an input device

a wireless communication interface;

one or more processors; and

one or more computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:

receiving first sensor data from the input device;

determining, based at least in part on the first sensor data, that the input device received a touch input;

generating first data indicating that the input device received the touch input;

sending, using the wireless communication interface, the first data to one or more computing devices;

based at least in part on the determining that the input device received the touch input, causing the camera to generate image data; and

sending, using the wireless communication interface, the image data to the one or more computing devices.

13. The electronic device of claim 12 , further comprising a microphone, and wherein the one or more computer-readable media store further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising:

causing the microphone to generate audio data; and

sending, using the wireless communication interface, the audio data to the one or more computing devices.

14. The electronic device of claim 12 , further comprising a speaker, and wherein the one or more computer-readable media store further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising

receiving, using the wireless communication interface, audio data from the one or more computing devices; and

causing the speaker to output sound represented by the audio data.

15. The electronic device of claim 12 , further comprising a motion sensor, and wherein the one or more computer-readable media store further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising:

receiving, using the wireless communication interface, a command to adjust a sensitivity level associated with the motion sensor; and

adjusting the sensitivity level associated with the motion sensor from a first level to a second level.

16. The electronic device of claim 12 , further comprising a speaker, and wherein the one or more computer-readable media store further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising:

receiving, using the wireless communication interface, a command to output sound; and

causing the speaker to output the sound.

17. The electronic device of claim 12 , further comprising a light, and wherein the one or more computer-readable media store further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising causing the light to activate based at least in part on the determining that the input device received the touch input.

18. The electronic device of claim 12 , further comprising a motion sensor and a light, and wherein the one or more computer-readable media store further instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform further operations comprising:

receiving second sensor data from the motion sensor;

detecting, based at least in part on the second sensor data, motion of an object; and

based at least in part on the detecting of the motion, causing the light to activate.

19. A method comprising:

receiving sensor data from an input device;

determining, based at least in part on the sensor data, that the input device received a touch input;

based at least in part on the determining that the input device received the touch input, generating image data using a camera;

sending the image data to one or more computing devices;

generating audio data using a microphone; and

sending the first audio data to the one or more computing devices.

20. The method of claim 19 , further comprising:

generating first data indicating that the input device received the touch input; and

sending the first data to the one or more computing devices.

Assignments (4)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 11, 2022
From: RECKER, MICHAEL V.; LEVINE, DAVID B.
To: WIRELESS ENVIRONMENT, LLC,
Reel/Frame 060783/0241 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 11, 2022
From: WIRELESS ENVIRONMENT, LLC,
To: RING LLC
Reel/Frame 060783/0693 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 11, 2022
From: RING LLC
To: A9.COM, INC.
Reel/Frame 061147/0668 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 11, 2022
From: A9.COM, INC.
To: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 061147/0784 →
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Continuation 15884096 · Jan 30, 2018
Continuation 15726196 · Oct 5, 2017
Continuation 15147422 · May 5, 2016
Continuation 14627214 · Feb 20, 2015
Continuation 13315414 · Dec 9, 2011
Continuation In Part 12942134 · Nov 9, 2010
Continuation In Part 12903273 · Oct 13, 2010
Continuation In Part 12827574 · Jun 30, 2010
Continuation In Part 12772563 · May 3, 2010
Continuation In Part 12626640 · Nov 26, 2009
Continuation In Part 11847509 · Aug 30, 2007
Continuation In Part 11692075 · Mar 27, 2007
Provisional Application 61421355 · Dec 9, 2010
Provisional Application 61409099 · Nov 1, 2010
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Provisional Application 61167655 · Apr 8, 2009
Provisional Application 61167556 · Apr 8, 2009
Provisional Application 61150477 · Feb 6, 2009
Provisional Application 61118257 · Nov 26, 2008
Provisional Application 61118245 · Nov 26, 2008
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