EP0608552A1
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A control means for lighting devices
Assignee: Noval Controls Sdn Bhd
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Filing: 1993-12-23
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2013-12-23
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a touch-programmable lighting and security device in the form of a stand lamp which can be programmed to provide illumination by means of an AC bulb or DC bulb in conjunction with parameters including the ambient light level, presence of people, and AC mains power failure. In one embodiment, this novel lighting and security device includes a transmitter which transmits an Alarm signal to a remote receiver upon detection of an intruder. This user friendly device conveniently plugs into any wall power outlet by means of a suitable length of cable and it can be easily programmed by touching different nonmetallic areas of the device. In one embodiment, four indicator lights in the form of LEDs are provided to identify its prevailing mode.
Inventors
- 👤 Diong Chong Khai
- 👤 Choong Kian Thaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:41
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/18; G08B13/189; G08B13/19; H; H05; H05B; H05B47/00; H05B47/10; H05B47/105; H05B47/11; H05B47/115; H05B47/13; Y; Y02; Y02B; Y02B20/00; Y02B20/40; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/802
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A control for electrically energising an illumination means, said control having input means for connection to a source of electrical energy and output means for connection of electrical energy from the control to said illumination means, wherein said control includes; (a) first means to detect the presence of moving infrared radiation sources and to compare the level of ambient light with a preset threshold; (b) second means to compare the level of ambient light with a preset threshold; and (c) third means to electronically override the said first mode means and said second mode means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
18 words
The control as claimed in claim 1, including means for receiving manual inputs by detecting an external signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The control as claimed in claim 2 wherein the means for receiving manual inputs comprises a plurality of circuits each including an antenna for detecting an electrical signal induced onto it, an amplifier means for amplifying said signal, and a pulse condition means for producing an electrical pulse from the amplifier means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The control as claimed in claim 3 wherein said means for receiving manual inputs further comprises a plurality of circuits each capable of altering and registering the specific operation mode under which the control is to function.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
110 words
The control as claimed in claim 1 including operation modes which comprise: (a) a first operation mode wherein said output means is energised upon the detection of a moving infrared radiation source and remains energised for a predetermined period of time after cessation of said detection provided the ambient light intensity is below a predetermined level. (b) a second operation mode wherein said output means is energised when the ambient light intensity is below a predetermined level regardless of detection of a moving infrared radiation source; (c) a third operation mode wherein said output means is energised regardless of detection of a moving infrared radiation source or ambient light level.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
The control as claimed in claim 5 including: (a) a first indicator means which is energised at each detection of a moving infrared energy source when functioning under said first operation mode; (b) a second indicator means which is energised continuously when functioning under said second operation mode; (c) a third indicator means which is energised continuously when functioning under said third operation mode.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The control as claimed in claim 6, wherein each indicator means is adapted to give visual indication of the operation mode.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The control as claimed in claim 5 including a fourth operation mode wherein a signal is transmitted to an alarm receiver means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The control as claimed in claim 8 including a fourth indicator means which is energised continuously when functioning under said fourth operation mode.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The control as claimed in claim 8, wherein the fourth indicator means flashes continuously when functioning under said fourth operation mode.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
62 words
The control as claimed in claim 6, further comprising: (a) means to prevent said output means from being de-energised due to the feed-back of illumination from said illumination means while functioning under said first and second operation mode; (b) means to de-energise said output means after the ambient light level rises above a predetermined level while functioning under said second operation mode.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The control as claimed in claim 6, further comprising means of readjusting the duration for which said output means remains energised after cessation of a moving infrared radiation source while functioning under said first operation mode.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The control as claimed in claim 6, further comprising means to automatically reset to a preferred operation mode after a total loss of electrical energy.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The control as claimed in claim 1, including an integral battery operated back-up facility to automatically power the control in the event of disruption of alternating current power to the control.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
64 words
The control as claimed in claim 5, including means to automatically connect a battery operated reserve to the said control in the event of disruption of alternating current power to the said control and including an auxiliary illumination means adapted to be activated by said battery operated reserve in accordance with the specific operation mode under which the control has been set to operate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The control as claimed in claim 1 wherein the electronic, electrical and mechanical components of the control are housed in a self-contained portable unit.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
The control as claimed in claim 16, wherein the input means is adapted to be mechanically connected to a source of electrical power and the said output means is adapted to be mechanically connected to said illumination means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The control as claimed in claim 16, wherein the housing is a non-metallic container.
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