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Title:
ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING LIGHTING
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2020/049589
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
A smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) adapted to be plugged into a power socket is disclosed. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) includes a housing (202), a motion detecting sensor (204) disposed in the housing (202), a Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) (206) disposed in the housing (202), and a controller (208) in communication with the motion detecting sensor (204) and the LDR (206). The motion detecting sensor (204) is adapted to detect a movement and intensity of ambient light within a first predefined range of distance and a second predefined range of distance, respectively. The controller (208) is adapted to receive at least one value from at least one of the motion detecting sensor (204) and the LDR (206). The value is indicative of the detection of at least one of movement and the intensity of ambient light. The controller (208) is adapted to compare the value with a predefined threshold value, and operate a light unit (106) disposed in the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800), based on the comparison.

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Inventors:
KUMAR SATISH (IN)
Application Number:
PCT/IN2019/050633
Publication Date:
March 12, 2020
Filing Date:
September 02, 2019
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
KUMAR SATISH (IN)
International Classes:
F21V23/00
Foreign References:
US20180192501A12018-07-05
US20090059603A12009-03-05
US6340864B12002-01-22
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
SINGH, Manisha (IN)
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Claims:
CLAIMS:

1. A smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) adapted to be plugged into a power socket, the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) comprising:

a housing (202);

a motion detecting sensor (204) disposed in the housing (202) and adapted to detect a movement within a first predefined range of distance from the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800);

a Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) (206) disposed in the housing (202) and adapted to detect intensity of ambient light within a second predefined range of distance from the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800); and

a controller (208) in communication with the motion detecting sensor (204) and the LDR (206), and adapted to:

receive at least one value from at least one of the motion detecting sensor (204) and the LDR (206), wherein the at least one value is indicative of the detection of at least one of movement and the intensity of ambient light;

compare the at least one value with a predefined threshold value for the movement and the intensity of ambient light; and

operate a light unit (106) disposed in the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800), based on the comparison, wherein the light unit (106) is adapted to illuminate the surroundings of the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800).

2. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller (208) is adapted to activate the light unit (106) to illuminate the surroundings of the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800), when the at least one value is greater than the predefined threshold value.

3. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller (208) is adapted to deactivate the light unit (106), when the at least one value is less than the predefined threshold value.

4. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising:

a Fresnel lens (214) disposed in the housing (202) to partially surround the motion detecting sensor (204), wherein the Fresnel lens (214) is positioned such that the ambient light is incident on the motion detecting sensor (204) for detection; and a cover (216) disposed on the housing (202) at a periphery of the Fresnel lens (214) and adapted to partially cover (216) the motion detecting sensor (204), wherein the cover (216) is positioned to restrict incidence of the light emitted by the light unit (106) on the Fresnel lens (214).

5. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a turn-table mechanism (222) adapted to engage with the power socket, such that the housing (202) of the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) is adapted to rotate about the turn-table mechanism (222).

6. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a removable holder attachment (210, 804, 1202, 1802) adapted to be disposed on the housing (202) to accommodate the light unit (106) on the housing (202).

7. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the removable holder attachment (210, 804, 1202, 1802) is adapted to directly connect to the power socket for operating the light unit (106).

8. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an air vent (224) formed on the housing (202) to dissipate excess heat generated within the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800).

9. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a timer disposed in the housing (202) and in communication with the light unit (106), wherein the timer is adapted to be operated for selecting a time duration of illumination of the light unit (106), upon detection by at least one of the motion detecting sensor (204) and LDR (206).

10. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an in-built lamp (218) adapted to operate independently of the light unit (106).

11. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 9, further comprising:

a first button (602) adapted to control a sensitivity of movement to be detected by the motion detecting sensor (204);

a second button (604) adapted to set the timer;

a third button (606) adapted to control the intensity of illumination of the light unit (106), wherein the first button (602), the second button (604), and the third button (606) are disposed on the housing (202); and a knob (608) adapted to switch between a plurality of operational modes of the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800), wherein an operational mode is indicative of operational status of at least one of an in-built lamp (218), the light unit (106), the motion detecting sensor (204), and the LDR (206).

12. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, wherein operations are controlled by at least one of a plurality of buttons (602, 604, 606) and knobs (608) disposed on the housing (202), an application (104) in wireless connection with the controller (208), and a remote device.

13. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the motion detecting sensor (204) includes at least a Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor.

14. A smart electronic apparatus (100) comprising:

a smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) adapted to be plugged into a power socket, the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) comprising:

a housing (202);

a motion detecting sensor (204) disposed in the housing (202) and adapted to detect a movement within a first predefined range of distance from the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800);

a Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) (206) disposed in the housing (202) and adapted to detect intensity of ambient light within a second predefined range of distance from the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800); and

a controller (208) in communication with the motion detecting sensor (204) and the LDR (206), and adapted to:

receive at least one value from at least one of the motion detecting sensor (204) and the LDR (206), wherein the at least one value is indicative of the detection of at least one of movement and the intensity of ambient light;

compare the at least one value with a predefined threshold value for the movement and the intensity of ambient light; and

operate a light unit (106) disposed in the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800), based on the comparison, wherein the light unit (106) is adapted to illuminate the surroundings of the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800); and

a system (104) in communication with the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800), the system (104) comprising: a receiving module (710) to receive details pertaining to operation of the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800); and

a transmitting module adapted to transmit instructions to wirelessly control at least one operational parameter of the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800), wherein the at least one operational parameter includes one of a sensitivity of movement to be detected by the motion detecting sensor (204), timer settings, operational states of the light unit (106), and intensity of illumination of the light unit (106).

15. The smart electronic apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the system (104) is adapted to be installed in at least one of a smart phone, a tablet, and a computing device.

16. The smart electronic apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the system (104) is in communication with the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) through Bluetooth® connection.

17. The smart electronic apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) comprises an alarm clock adapted to be operated by the system (104).

18. The smart electronic apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) comprising at least one image formed on a front face.

19. The smart electronic apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 14, further comprising a removable holder attachment (210, 804, 1202, 1802) adapted to be disposed on the housing (202) to accommodate the light unit (106) on the housing (202).

20. The smart electronic apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 14, further comprising a second light unit (2200) adapted to connect to an integrated socket disposed on the housing (202), without the holder attachment (210, 804, 1202, 1802).

WO 2020/049589 AMENDED CLAIMS PCT/IN2019/050633 received by the International Bureau on 18 February 2020 (18.02.2020)

CLAIMS:

1. A smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) adapted to be plugged into a power socket, the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) comprising:

a housing (202);

a motion detecting sensor (204) disposed in the housing (202) and adapted to detect a movement within a first range of distance from the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800);

a Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) (206) disposed in the housing (202) and adapted to detect intensity of ambient light within a second range of distance from the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800);

a Fresnel lens (214) disposed in the housing (202) to partially surround the motion detecting sensor (204), wherein the Fresnel lens (214) is positioned such that the ambient light is incident on the motion detecting sensor (204) for detection;

a cover (216) disposed on the housing (202) at a periphery of the Fresnel lens (214) and adapted to partially cover (216) the motion detecting sensor (204), wherein the cover (216) is positioned to restrict incidence of the light emitted by the light unit (106) on the Fresnel lens (214); and

a controller (208) in communication with the motion detecting sensor (204) and the LDR (206), and adapted to:

receive at least one value from at least one of the motion detecting sensor (204) and the LDR (206), wherein the at least one value is indicative of the detection of at least one of movement and the intensity of ambient light;

compare the at least one value with a threshold value for the movement and the intensity of ambient light; and

operate a light unit (106) disposed in the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800), based on the comparison, wherein the light unit (106) is adapted to illuminate the surroundings of the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800).

2. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller (208) is adapted to activate the light unit (106) to illuminate the surroundings of the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800), when the at least one value is greater than the threshold value.

3. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller (208) is adapted to deactivate the light unit (106), when the at least one value is less than the threshold value.

4. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a turn-table mechanism (222) adapted to engage with the power socket, such that the housing (202) of the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) is adapted to rotate about the turn-table mechanism (222).

5. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a removable holder attachment (210, 804, 1202, 1802) adapted to be disposed on the housing (202) to accommodate the light unit (106) on the housing (202).

6. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the removable holder attachment (210, 804, 1202, 1802) is adapted to directly connect to the power socket for operating the light unit (106).

7. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an air vent (224) formed on the housing (202) to dissipate excess heat generated within the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800).

8. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a timer disposed in the housing (202) and in communication with the light unit (106), wherein the timer is adapted to be operated for selecting a time duration of illumination of the light unit (106), upon detection by at least one of the motion detecting sensor (204) and LDR (206).

9. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an in-built lamp (218) adapted to operate independently of the light unit (106).

10. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 8, further comprising:

a first button (602) adapted to control a sensitivity of movement to be detected by the motion detecting sensor (204); a second button (604) adapted to set the timer;

a third button (606) adapted to control the intensity of illumination of the light unit (106), wherein the first button (602), the second button (604), and the third button (606) are disposed on the housing (202); and

a knob (608) adapted to switch between a plurality of operational modes of the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800), wherein an operational mode is indicative of operational status of at least one of an in-built lamp (218), the light unit (106), the motion detecting sensor (204), and the LDR (206).

11. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, wherein operations are controlled by at least one of a plurality of buttons (602, 604, 606) and knobs (608) disposed on the housing (202), an application (104) in wireless connection with the controller (208), and a remote device.

12. The smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the motion detecting sensor (204) includes at least a Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor.

13. A smart electronic apparatus (100), comprising:

a smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) adapted to be plugged into a power socket, the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) comprising:

a housing (202);

a motion detecting sensor (204) disposed in the housing (202) and adapted to detect a movement within a first range of distance from the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800);

a Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) (206) disposed in the housing (202) and adapted to detect intensity of ambient light within a second range of distance from the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800);

a Fresnel lens (214) disposed in the housing (202) to partially surround the motion detecting sensor (204), wherein the Fresnel lens (214) is positioned such that the ambient light is incident on the motion detecting sensor (204) for detection;

a cover (216) disposed on the housing (202) at a periphery of the Fresnel lens (214) and adapted to partially cover (216) the motion detecting sensor (204), wherein the cover (216) is positioned to restrict incidence of the light emitted by the light unit (106) on the Fresnel lens (214); and a controller (208) in communication with the motion detecting sensor (204) and the LDR (206), and adapted to:

receive at least one value from at least one of the motion detecting sensor (204) and the LDR (206), wherein the at least one value is indicative of the detection of at least one of movement and the intensity of ambient light; compare the at least one value with a threshold value for the movement and the intensity of ambient light; and

operate a light unit (106) disposed in the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800), based on the comparison, wherein the light unit (106) is adapted to illuminate the surroundings of the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800); a system (104) in communication with the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800), the system (104) comprising:

a receiving module (710) to receive details pertaining to operation of the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800); and

a transmitting module adapted to transmit instructions to wirelessly control at least one operational parameter of the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800), wherein the at least one operational parameter includes one of a sensitivity of movement to be detected by the motion detecting sensor (204), timer settings, operational states of the light unit (106), and intensity of illumination of the light unit (106).

14. The smart electronic apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the system (104) is adapted to be installed in at least one of a smart phone, a tablet, and a computing device.

15. The smart electronic apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the system (104) is in communication with the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) through Bluetooth® connection.

16. The smart electronic apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) comprises an alarm clock adapted to be operated by the system (104).

17. The smart electronic apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the smart electronic device (102, 800, 1200, 1800) comprising at least one image formed on a front face.

18. The smart electronic apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 13, further comprising a removable holder attachment (210, 804, 1202, 1802) adapted to be disposed on the housing (202) to accommodate the light unit (106) on the housing (202).

19. The smart electronic apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 13, further comprising a second light unit (2200) adapted to connect to an integrated socket disposed on the housing (202), without the holder attachment (210, 804, 1202, 1802).

Description:
ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING LIGHTING

FIELD OF THE INV ENTION

The present disclosure relates to a smart electronic device and more particularly, relates to the smart electronic device for illuminating surrounding area based on motion and intensity of light, and a smart electronic apparatus having the smart electronic device.

BACKGROUND

Nowadays, it is quite evident that a lot of efforts are being made to achieve automation in our routine activities in order to ensure comfort and convenience to consumers. In the recent past, smart home automation has turned out to be one of the prominent technologies that is witnessing significant some growth and development. The key objective of the smart home automation is to ensure comfort and convenience to a user while simultaneously achieving energy conservation as well. However, smartly automating a premises is a cumbersome and time-intensive task. Moreover, an overall cost associated with the smart home automation is quite high and therefore, the smart home automation is not affordable for a lot of people.

Accordingly, most of the households or other premises still rely on physical switches for operating light units. Therefore, a user has to manually switch-on and switch-off the light units. Locating and manually operating the switches become a difficult task, particularly, if the surroundings are not adequately lit. For example, people usually prefer to switch-off the lights before leaving from their homes, for example, for work. When a user would return, the user has to enter the premises in a poorly lit environment, locate the physical switches, and manually operate them to switch-on the lights. Firstly, locating and manually operating the physical switches in such an inadequately lit environment is an inconvenient task. Further, there exists a possibility that the user may end up damaging the property while attempting to locate the switches in dark. Moreover, a possibility of the user hurting himself/herself in such circumstances cannot be ignored as well. SUMMARY

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention. In an embodiment, a smart electronic device adapted to be plugged into a power socket is disclosed. The smart electronic device includes a housing, a motion detecting sensor disposed in the housing, a Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) disposed in the housing, and a controller in communication with the motion detecting sensor and the LDR. The motion detecting sensor is adapted to detect a movement within a first predefined range of distance from the smart electronic device. The LDR is adapted to detect intensity of ambient light within a second predefined range of distance from the smart electronic device. The controller is adapted to receive at least one value from at least one of the motion detecting sensor and the LDR. The at least one value is indicative of the detection of at least one of movement and the intensity of ambient light. The controller is adapted to compare the at least one value with a predefined threshold value for the movement and the intensity of ambient light. The controller is adapted to operate a light unit disposed in the smart electronic device, based on the comparison. The light unit is adapted to illuminate the surroundings of the smart electronic device.

In another embodiment, a smart electronic apparatus includes a smart electronic device adapted to be plugged into a power socket and a system in communication with the smart electronic device. The smart electronic device includes a housing, a motion detecting sensor disposed in the housing, a Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) disposed in the housing, and a controller in communication with the motion detecting sensor and the LDR. The motion detecting sensor is adapted to detect a movement within a first predefined range of distance from the smart electronic device. The LDR is adapted to detect intensity of ambient light within a second predefined range of distance from the smart electronic device. The controller is adapted to receive at least one value from at least one of the motion detecting sensor and the LDR. The at least one value is indicative of the detection of at least one of movement and the intensity of ambient light. The controller is adapted to compare the at least one value with a predefined threshold value for the movement and the intensity of ambient light. The controller is adapted to operate a light unit disposed in the smart electronic device, based on the comparison. The light unit is adapted to illuminate the surroundings of the smart electronic device. Further, the system includes a receiving module to receive details pertaining to operation of the smart electronic device, and a transmitting module adapted to transmit instructions to wirelessly control at least one operational parameter of the smart electronic device. The at least one operational parameter includes one of a sensitivity of movement to be detected by the motion detecting sensor, timer settings, operational states of the light unit, and intensity of illumination of the light unit. To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 illustrates a schematic view of a smart electronic apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2A illustrates a perspective front view of a smart electronic device of the smart electronic apparatus, according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2B illustrates a perspective back view of a smart electronic device, according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 3 illustrates disposition of a cap on a housing of the smart electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 4 illustrates a side view depicting insertion of a cap into the housing of the smart electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 5 illustrates a turn-table mechanism 222 of the smart electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 6 illustrates a bottom view of the smart electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 7 illustrates a block diagram of a system of the smart electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 8 illustrates a perspective front view of a smart electronic device, according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 9A illustrates a perspective view depicting insertion of a holder core into the smart electronic device of the second embodiment, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 9B illustrates a perspective view of the smart electronic device of the second embodiment when the holder core is assembled at a predefined position, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 10 illustrates a perspective back view of the smart electronic device, according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 11 illustrates another perspective back view of the smart electronic device indicating rotatibility of a turn-table mechanism, according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 12A illustrates a perspective front view of a smart electronic device, according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 12B illustrates a perspective back view of the smart electronic device, according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 13 A illustrates a perspective view of a holder attachment of the smart electronic device of the third embodiment, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 13B illustrates another perspective view of the holder attachment, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 14 illustrates a perspective view of the holder attachment being disposed on a housing of the smart electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 15A illustrates a perspective view of a wall mount to connect the smart electronic device with a power socket, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 15B illustrates a front view of the wall mount, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 16A illustrates a perspective view of insertion of the holder attachment into the wall mount, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 16B illustrates a perspective view of the holder attachment and the wall mount in an assembled state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 17 illustrates a pivot cup and ball joint of the smart electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 18A illustrates a perspective front view of a smart electronic device, according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 18B illustrates a perspective back view of the smart electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 19A illustrates a perspective view of the holder attachment, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 19B illustrates another perspective view of the holder attachment, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 20A illustrates a perspective view of a wall mount to connect the smart electronic device with a power socket, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 20B illustrates a front view of the wall mount, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 21 A illustrates a perspective view of a wall mount, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 21B illustrates a front view of the wall mount, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 22 illustrates a second light unit, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 23 illustrates a plurality of image separator strips of a smart electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

Figure 24 illustrates a snap lock mechanism for locking a light unit with a holder attachment of the smart electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the flow charts illustrate the method in terms of the most prominent steps involved to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.

RETATT,ER DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

For the sake of clarity, the first digit of a reference numeral of each component of a smart electronic device and a smart electronic apparatus is indicative of the Figure number, in which the corresponding component is shown. For example, reference numerals starting with digit“1” are shown at least in Figure 1. Similarly, reference numerals starting with digit“2” are shown at least in Figure 2.

Figure 1 illustrates a schematic view of a smart electronic apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The smart electronic apparatus 100 is hereinafter interchangeably referred to as the apparatus 100. In an embodiment, the smart electronic device 102 may also be referred to as an eiSocket. The apparatus 100 may include, but is not limited to, a smart electronic device 102 adapted to be plugged into a power socket (not shown) and a system 104 in communication with the smart electronic device 102. As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a light unit 106 is disposed on the smart electronic device 102.

In an embodiment, the smart electronic device 102 may be adapted to operate the light unit 106 based on detection of motion and light intensity within a predefined range of the smart electronic device 102. Constructional and operational features of the smart electronic device 102 are explained in detail in the description of subsequent figures.

Further, the system 104 is configured to be installed in at least one of a smart phone, a tablet, and a computing device. The system 104 may be understood as an application adapted to control operations of the smart electronic device 102. In an embodiment, the system 104 may be in communication with the smart electronic device 102 through Bluetooth® connection. Constructional and operational features of the system 104 are explained in detail in the description of Figure 7.

Figure 2A illustrates a perspective front view of the smart electronic device 102, according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2B illustrates a perspective back view of the smart electronic device 102, according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. The smart electronic device 102 of the first embodiment is a fixed device. For the sake of brevity, Figure 1, Figure 2A, and Figure 2B are explained in conjunction with each other.

Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2A, the smart electronic device 102 may include, but is not limited to, a housing 202, a motion detecting sensor 204 disposed in the housing 202, a Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) 206 disposed in the housing 202, and a controller 208 in communication with the motion detecting sensor 204 and the LDR 206. In an embodiment, the motion detecting sensor 204 may be adapted to detect a movement within a first predefined range of distance from the smart electronic device 102. In an embodiment, the motion detecting sensor 204 may include, but is not limited to, a Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor.

Further, the LDR 206 may be adapted to detect intensity of ambient light within a second predefined range of distance from the smart electronic device 102. The motion detecting sensor 204 and the LDR 206 may be in communication with the controller 208.

The controller 208 may be adapted to receive at least one value from at least one of the motion detecting sensor 204 and the LDR 206. The at least one value may be indicative of the detection of at least one of movement and the intensity of ambient light. The controller 208 may compare the at least one value with a predefined threshold value for the movement and the intensity of ambient light. Based on the comparison, the controller 208 may operate the light unit 106 disposed on the smart electronic device 102. The light unit 106 may be adapted to illuminate the surroundings of the smart electronic device 102. In an embodiment, the light unit 106 may include, but is not limited to, a bulb.

In an embodiment, the smart electronic device 102 may include a removable holder attachment 210 adapted to be disposed on the housing 202 to accommodate the light unit 106 on the housing 202. Further, the smart electronic device 102 may include a cap 212 disposed around the removable holder attachment 210. Figure 3 illustrates disposition of the cap 212 on the housing 202 of the smart electronic device 102, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 2A and Figure 3, the cap 212 may be adapted to protect a shock prone area of the light unit 106. Further, the cap 212 may act as protector since it covers the attachment holder 210 thereby avoiding the possibility of human contact while the bulb is inserted. Therefore, the cap 212 protects users from electrical shock or cuts/bums while fixing the light unit 106.

Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2A, in an embodiment, based on the comparison, the controller 208 may determine that the at least one value is greater than the predefined threshold value. In such an embodiment, the controller 208 may be adapted to activate the light unit 106 to illuminate the surroundings of the smart electronic device 102. In another embodiment, the controller 208 may determine that the at least one value is less than the predefined threshold value. In such an embodiment, the controller 208 may be adapted to deactivate the light unit 106.

In an embodiment, the smart electronic device 102 may include a timer disposed in the housing 202. The timer may be adapted to in communication with the light unit 106. In an embodiment, upon detection by at least one of the motion detecting sensor 204 and the LDR 206, the timer may be adapted to be operated for selecting a time duration of illumination of the light unit 106.

In an embodiment, the smart electronic device 102 may also include a Fresnel lens 214 disposed in the housing 202 to partially surround the motion detecting sensor 204, and a cover 216 disposed on the housing 202 at a periphery of the Fresnel lens 214. Figure 4 illustrates a side view depicting insertion of the cap 216 into the housing 202 of the smart electronic device 102, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 1, Figure 2A, Figure 3, and Figure 4, the Fresnel lens 214 may be positioned such that the ambient light is incident on the motion detecting sensor 204 for detection. Further, the cover 216 may be adapted to partially cover the motion detecting sensor 204. The cover 216 may be positioned to restrict the incidence of the light emitted by the light unit 106 on the Fresnel lens 214.

Referring to Figure 2 A, the smart electronic device 102 may include an in-built lamp 218 adapted to operate independently of the light unit 106. The in-built lamp 218 may be covered a diffuser cap ensuring that Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) of the in-built lamp 218 stay at their designated position. The diffuser cap also ensures that the light is uniformly emitted from the in built lamp 218. The smart electronic device 102 may include at least one indication LED 220 disposed on a front face. The LED 220 may indicate an operational state of the smart electronic device 102. In an embodiment, the smart electronic device 102 may include an alarm clock adapted to be operated by the system 104. Further, the smart electronic device 102 may include at least one image formed on a front face.

Referring to Figure 2B, the smart electronic device 102 may include a turn-table mechanism 222 adapted to engage with the power socket. Figure 5 illustrates the turn-table mechanism 222 of the smart electronic device 102, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 2B and Figure 5, the turn-table mechanism 222 may engage with the power socket such that the housing 202 of the smart electronic device 102 is adapted to rotate about the turn-table mechanism 222. The turn-table mechanism 222 enables the rotation of the smart electronic device 102 at an angle of 180°, either clockwise or anti-clockwise so that the focal point of the sensors could be adjusted. Further, the turn-table mechanism 222 enables better detection of the activity/movement of the object within predefined range from the smart electronic device 102. The rotation of the turn-table mechanism 222 is restricted to 180° to avoid the possibility of twisting of internal wires.

Further, the smart electronic device 102 may include an air vent 224 formed on the housing 202 to dissipate excess heat generated within the smart electronic device 102. The air vent 224 may also provide a pattern to the light emitting from the smart electronic device 102. In an embodiment, the smart electronic device 102 may include a fuse 226 as well.

Figure 6 illustrates a bottom view of the smart electronic device 102, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The smart electronic device 102 may include a first button 602, a second button 604, a third button 606, and a knob 608. The first button 602, the second button 604, the third button 606, and the knob 608 may be disposed on the housing 202. In an embodiment, the first button 602 may be adapted to control a sensitivity of movement to be detected by the motion detecting sensor 204. The second button 604 may be adapted to set the timer. The third button 606 may be adapted to control the intensity of illumination of the light unit 106.

Further, the knob 608 may be adapted to switch between a plurality of operational modes of the smart electronic device 102. An operational mode may be indicative of operational status of at least one of the in-built lamp 218, the light unit 106, the motion detecting sensor 204, and the LDR 206. For example, in a first operational mode of the smart electronic device 102, the light unit 106, the in-built lamp 218, the motion detecting sensor 204, and the LDR 206 may be in an activated state. In a second operational mode, only the light unit 106 and the motion detecting sensor 204 may be in the activated state. In a third operational mode, the light unit 106 and the LDR 206 may be in the activated state. In a fourth operational mode, the in-built lamp

218 and the LDR 206 may be in the activated state. Therefore, the knob 608 may be used to switch between these operational modes.

In an embodiment, the smart electronic device 102 may include a Potentiometer (POT) cap disposed inside the housing 202 and a POT knob disposed on the housing 202. The POT cap may be used to lock the POT knob to a POT head. Further, the POT knob may be used to adjust the POT disposed inside the housing. The POT knob may assist a user to vary range of detection, activation time, and sensitivity of the detection. The POT cap is custom designed to accommodate the POT that is used in the smart electronic device 102. In an embodiment, all the above-mentioned operations of the smart electronic device 102 may be controlled by at least one of the plurality of buttons and knobs disposed on the housing 202, the system 104 or the application in wireless connection with the controller 208, and a remote device (not shown).

Figure 7 illustrates a block diagram of the system 104 to control the operations of the smart electronic device 102, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system 104 may include a processor 702, a memory 704, modules 706, and data 708. The modules 706 and the memory 704 are coupled to the processor 702. The processor 702 can be a single processing unit or a number of units, all of which could include multiple computing units. The processor 702 may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, state machines, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate signals based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the processor 702 is configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions and data stored in the memory 704.

The memory 704 may include any non-transitory computer-readable medium known in the art including, for example, volatile memory, such as static random access memory (SRAM) and dynamic random access memory (DRAM), and/or non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable ROM, flash memories, hard disks, optical disks, and magnetic tapes.

The modules 706, amongst other things, include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, etc., which perform particular tasks or implement data types. The modules 706 may also be implemented as, signal processor(s), state machine(s), logic circuitries, and/or any other device or component that manipulate signals based on operational instructions.

Further, the modules 706 can be implemented in hardware, instructions executed by a processing unit, or by a combination thereof. The processing unit can comprise a computer, a processor, such as the processor 702, a state machine, a logic array or any other suitable devices capable of processing instructions. The processing unit can be a general-purpose processor which executes instructions to cause the general-purpose processor to perform the required tasks or, the processing unit can be dedicated to perform the required functions. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the modules 706 may be machine-readable instructions (software) which, when executed by a processor/processing unit, perform any of the described functionalities. In an implementation, the modules 706 may include a receiving module 710 and a transmitting module 712. The receiving module 710 and the transmitting module 712 may be in communication with each other. Further, the data 708 serves, amongst other things, as a repository for storing data processed, received, and generated by one or more of the modules 706.

In an embodiment, the receiving module 710 may receive details pertaining to operation of the smart electronic device 102. Further, based on the details or the current status of components of the smart electronic device 102, the transmitting module 712 may transmit instructions to wirelessly control at least one operational parameter of the smart electronic device 102. In an embodiment, the at least one operational parameter may include, but is not limited to, a sensitivity of movement to be detected by the motion detecting sensor 204, timer settings, operational states of the light unit 106, and intensity of illumination of the light unit 106.

Figure 8 illustrates a perspective front view of a smart electronic device 800, according to a second (updated basic) embodiment of the present disclosure. The smart electronic device 800 of the present embodiment is a plug-and-play device. Some of the features of the smart electronic device 102 and the smart electronic device 800 are common and therefore, for the sake of brevity, only those features of the smart electronic device 800 which are different than the smart electronic device 800 are described. Accordingly, reference numerals for the components that are already disclosed in the previous embodiment are kept the same.

The smart electronic device 800 of the present embodiment may include a holder core 802 adapted to be disposed on the housing 202 and a holder attachment 804 to be disposed on the holder core 802. Figure 9A illustrates a perspective view depicting insertion of the holder core 802 into the smart electronic device 800, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9B illustrates a perspective view of the smart electronic device 800 when the holder core 802 is assembled at a predefined position, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the present embodiment, the holder core 802 may be adapted to accommodate at least one of a B22 holder, E27 holder, and a custom-made light unit 106. Further, the holder attachment 804 may be provided with a pitch motion, i.e., 2-axis rotation.

Figure 10 illustrates a perspective back view of the smart electronic device 800, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the turn-table mechanism 222 of the smart electronic device 800 may include, but is not limited to, an on-body slider 806 and a B22 crimping cap 808. Figure 11 illustrates another perspective back view of the smart electronic device 800 indicating rotatibility of the turn-table mechanism 222, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, Figure 11 illustrates a pitch and roll axis of the turn-table mechanism 222.

Figure 12A illustrates a perspective front view of a smart electronic device 1200, according to a third embodiment (alpha) of the present disclosure. Figure 12B illustrates a perspective back view of the smart electronic device 1200, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For the sake of brevity, Figure 12A and Figure 12B are explained in conjunction with each other.

The smart electronic device 1200 may include, but is not limited to, a holder attachment 1202, a slide switch 1204, and a lock lever 1206. Figure 13A illustrates a perspective view of the holder attachment 1202, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 13B illustrates another perspective view of the holder attachment 1202, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The holder attachment 1202 is removable and may include an external lock 1302 adapted to lock the smart electronic device 1200. Figure 14 illustrates a perspective view of the holder attachment 1202 being disposed on the housing 202 of the smart electronic device 1200, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 15A illustrates a perspective view of a wall mount 1500 to connect the smart electronic device 1200 with a power socket, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 15B illustrates a front view of the wall mount 1500, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 15A and Figure 15B, the wall mount 1500 may be understood as a base structure that will be connected with the power socket on a wall for coupling the smart electronic device 1200. Therefore, power to the smart electronic device 1200 may be supplied through the wall mount 1500. The wall mount 1500 also provides greater flexibility to the smart electronic device 1200.

In an embodiment, the removable holder attachment 1202 may be adapted to directly connect to the power socket for operating the light unit 106. Therefore, the removable holder attachment 1202 may directly connect to the wall mount 1500 to operate the light unit 106. Figure 16A illustrates a perspective view of insertion of the holder attachment 1202 into the wall mount 1500, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 16B illustrates a perspective view of the holder attachment 1202 and the wall mount 1500 in an assembled state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 17 illustrates a pivot cup and ball joint 1700 of the smart electronic device 1200, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The pivot cup and ball joint 1700 may be adapted to pass electrical wire. The pivot cup and ball joint 1700 may include, but is not limited to, a pivot cup 1702 and a ball 1704. The pivot cup 1702 may be adapted to connect the ball 1704 to a main lock. In an embodiment, the ball 1704 may be adapted to roll between the pivot cup 1702 and the main lock thereby acting as the ball joint while ensuring that the wires don’t get tangled. This would ensure an ease of use to the users so that a focal point of the smart electronic device 1200 can be conveniently be adjusted based on user requirements. This would also reduce damage to the wires by eliminating the possibility of twists and tangles. Further, the pivot cup 1702 may provide stability to the ball 1704 by securing it in a predefined position.

Referring to Figure 12, Figure 13, Figure 14, Figure 15, Figure 16, and Figure 17, a number of components in the smart electronic device 1200 may be 4. Further, the smart electronic device 1200 may have rotation angles of 60° pitch, 60° yaw, and 120° roll. In an embodiment, the lock lever 1206 may be provided to lock the smart electronic device 1200 with the wall mount 1500. Further, the holder attachment 1202 may also be locked with the wall mount 1500 by a lock lever.

Figure 18A illustrates a perspective front view of a smart electronic device 1800, according to a fourth embodiment (beta) of the present disclosure. Figure 18B illustrates a perspective back view of the smart electronic device 1800, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The smart electronic device 1800 may include, but is not limited to, a holder attachment 1802, a slide switch 1804, and a slide lock 1806.

Figure 19A illustrates a perspective view of the holder attachment 1802, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 19B illustrates another perspective view of the holder attachment 1802, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the present embodiment, the holder attachment 1802 may get auto-locked with the smart electronic device 1800.

Figure 20A illustrates a perspective view of a wall mount 2000 to connect the smart electronic device 1800 with the power socket, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 20B illustrates a front view of the wall mount 2000, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 18, Figure 19, and Figure 20, a number of components in the smart electronic device 1800 may be 8. Further, the smart electronic device 1800 may have rotation angles of 75° pitch, 75° yaw, and 360° roll. In an embodiment, the smart electronic device 1800 may be automatically locked to the wall mount 2000 by placing and pushing the smart electronic device 1800 in a predefined direction. Further, the holder attachment 1802 may slide to be locked with the wall mount 2000. Figure 21 A illustrates a perspective view of a wall mount 2100, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 21B illustrates a front view of the wall mount 2100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The wall mount 2100 may include, but is not limited to, a pair of contact points 2102, a power indicator 2104, a pair of screw points 2106, and a protection cover 2108. The presence of the protection cover 2108 eliminates the exposure of electrical contact.

Referring to the smart electronic device 1200 and the smart electronic device 1800, the corresponding holder attachment 1202, 1802 may be construed such that the possibility of undercut during injection moulding is eliminated. Therefore, an overall cost of injection moulding is significantly reduced.

In an embodiment, the holder attachment 1202, 1802 can be fixed to the housing 202 in at least three orientations or directions. Therefore, users are not restricted or compelled to place the holder attachment 1202, 1802 in one particular direction. Consequently, it gives flexibility of assembling the product to the users. Further, the geometric shape of the holder attachment 1202, 1802 is triangular in order to provide symmetry to three axes. The triangular orientation aligns with circular electricity points within the smart electronic device 1200, 1800. It enables the placement of the light unit 106 in the smart electronic device 1200, 1800, without having any impact to the triangular section. As would be gathered, based on the structural design, triangular construction is stable and stronger when compared to all other shapes. It provides a better grip on the holder attachment 1202, 1802 for the users while working on the smart electronic device 1200, 1800.

Figure 22 illustrates a second light unit 2200, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The second light unit 2200 may be adapted to directly connect with the smart electronic device, without any holder attachment. Therefore, the second light unit 2200 may be adapted to connect to an integrated socket disposed on the housing 202, without the holder attachment.

Figure 23 illustrates a plurality of image separator strips 2300 of any of the smart electronic devices 102, 800, 1200, 1800, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For the sake of illustration, the smart electronic device in Figure 23 is marked as 102 but as would be appreciated by a person skilled in the art, it should not be construed as limiting in any way.

In the illustrated embodiment, the smart electronic device includes an image separator strip 2300-1 and an image separator strip 2300-2. In an embodiment, the plurality of image separator strips 2300 may be adapted to be positioned between image lights in order to avoid leakage of light between the partitions. Therefore, in an embodiment, the plurality of image separator strips 2300 may provide 3 distinctive lights without any leakage.

Figure 24 illustrates a snap lock mechanism 2400 for fixing the light unit 106 in any of the smart electronic devices 102, 800, 1200, 1800, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For the sake of illustration, the smart electronic device in Figure 24 is marked as 102 but as would be appreciated by a person skilled in the art, it should not be construed as limiting in any way.

In particular, Figure 24A illustrates the snap lock mechanism 2400 adapted to accommodate and lock the light unit 106, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 24B illustrates the light unit 106 being inserted into the holder attachment 210, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 24C illustrates an assembled state wherein the light unit 106 is pushed and rotated within the holder attachment 210 to be snap-locked with the holder attachment 210, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

As would be gathered, the present disclosure offers a comprehensive solution to introduce smart home automation in your premises in a cost-effective manner. The smart electronic apparatuses and the smart electronic devices of the present disclosure are ergonomically designed and aesthetically appealing. Further, the smart electronic devices ensure convenience and convert to the user. The user doesn’t have to locate the physical switches to operate light units. The mere presence of the user or any change in the intensity of the ambient light may trigger the smart electronic devices. The smart electronic devices can easily be operated by using an application installed in a smartphone. Therefore, the present disclosure offers the smart electronic devices that are light-weight, sturdy, flexible, convenient, safe, aesthetically appealing, and cost-effective.

While specific language has been used to describe the present disclosure, any limitations arising on account thereto, are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein. The drawings and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment.