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US5349330A
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Touch programmable illumination means
Assignee: MF WONG Corp
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Filing: 1993-03-30
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Granted: 1994-09-20
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Expires: 2013-03-30
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
- 👤 Chong K. Diong
- 👤 Kian T. Choong
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-29 21:03
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: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A touch programmable illumination means having a plurality of operation modes and comprising: (a) means for receiving manual inputs by way of touch; (b) means for receiving automatic inputs by detecting the presence of moving infrared radiation sources, ambient light level, and the presence of an alternating current power source; (c) output means including a first light source which can provide illumination when supplied with a source of alternating current electrical power and a second light source which can provide illumination in the absence of alternating current electrical power; (d) transmitter means for transmitting an electromagnetic signal when a moving infrared radiation source is detected; (e) means for conditioning said output means in response to signals received from said manual input means and said automatic input means; (f) a remote receiver for receiving and decoding said electromagnetic signal; (g) means to ann and disarm said remote receiver; (h) a battery backup power source for operating the said second light source in the absence of alternating current electrical power; and (i) means to provide an electrical connection to a source of alternating current electrical power.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A touch programmable illumination means having a plurality of operation modes and comprising: (a) means for receiving manual inputs by way of touch; (b) means for receiving automatic inputs by detecting the presence of moving infrared radiation sources, ambient light level, and the presence of an alternating current power source; (c) output means including a first light source which can provide illumination when supplied with a source of alternating current electrical power and a second light source which can provide illumination in the absence of alternating current electrical power; (d) transmitter means for transmitting an electromagnetic signal when a moving infrared radiation source is detected; (e) means for conditioning said output means in response to signals received from said manual input means and said automatic input means; (f) a remote receiver for receiving and decoding said electromagnetic signal; (g) means to ann and disarm said remote receiver; (h) a battery backup power source for operating the said second light source in the absence of alternating current electrical power; and (i) means to provide an electrical connection to a source of alternating current electrical power.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The illumination means as claimed in claim 1 wherein said battery backup power source comprises a rechargable battery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The illumination means as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means for receiving manual inputs comprises a plurality of circuits each including an antenna for detecting an electrical signal induced onto it by any part of the human body, an amplifier means for amplifying said signal, and a pulse conditioner means for producing an electrical pulse from the said amplifier means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The illumination means 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 illumination means is to function.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The illumination means as claimed in claim 4 wherein the specific operation mode is indicated by an indicator means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
134 words
The illumination means as claimed in claim 1 wherein said operation modes comprises: (a) a first operation mode wherein said first light source is energized upon the detection of a moving infrared radiation source and remains energized for a predetermined period of time after the cessation of said detection provided the ambient light intensity is below a predetermined level. (b) a second operation mode wherein said first light source is energized when the ambient light intensity is below a predetermined level even without a positive detection of a moving infrared radiation source; (c) a third operation mode wherein said first light source is energized regardless of the detection of a moving infrared radiation source or ambient light level; (d) a fourth operation mode wherein said electromagnetic signal is transmitted to said remote receiver means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
81 words
The illumination means as claimed in claim 6 including: (a) a first indicator means which is energized at each detection of a moving infrared energy source when functioning under said first operation mode; (b) a second indicator means which is energized permanently when functioning under said second operation mode; (c) a third indicator means which is energized permanently when functioning under said third operation mode; (d) a fourth indicator means which is energized permanently when functioning under said fourth operation mode.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The illumination means as claimed in claim 7, wherein each indicator means is adapted to give a visual indication of the operation mode.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The illumination means as claimed in claim 8, wherein each indicator means is a light emitting diode.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The illumination means as claimed in claim 8 wherein the fourth indicator means flashes continuously when functioning under said fourth operation mode.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
63 words
The illumination means as claimed in claim 6, further comprising: (a) means to prevent said first light source from being de-energized due to the feed-back of their own illumination while functioning under said first and second operation mode; (b) means to de-energize said first light source after the ambient light level rises above a predetermined level while functioning under said second operation mode.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The illumination means as claimed in claim 6, further compromising means for adjusting the duration for which said first light source remains energized after cessation of a moving infrared radiation source while functioning under said first operation mode.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The illumination means as claimed in claim 6, further comprising means to automatically reset to a preferred operation mode after a total loss of electrical energy.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
The illumination means as claimed in claim 1, wherein upon cessation of the alternating current electrical power source the said second light source will be energized in place of said first light source.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The illumination means according to claim I wherein said remote receiver includes an audible sound producing device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The illumination means as in claim 15 wherein said remote receiver further includes an auto-dialler.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The illumination means as claimed in claim 1 further comprising means for adjusting the intensity of said first light source.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The illumination means as claimed in claim 1, including means for housing all electronic, electrical and mechanical components in a self contained, portable unit.
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