Networked LED Bulb with Voice Intercom and Base Station
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional LED light bulbs and intercom devices do not integrate lighting and communication functions within a single bulb housing, lacking a convenient monitoring base station or central control for homes and buildings, and require manual ON/OFF or DIM control via wall switches or smartphone applications.
Innovation Solution
A networked LED light bulb system that functions as an intercom device, enabling voice command control for both lighting and communication, with a base station controller for centralized management, using radio frequency signals for communication, and a speech voice recognition controller for hands-free operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If LED light bulbs and intercom devices are integrated into a single bulb housing, then functionality and convenience are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines LED lighting elements, intercom communication components, voice recognition controllers, and RF transceivers into a single integrated bulb housing. This merging of previously separate devices (light bulb and intercom system) into one unified product delivers enhanced functionality and convenience while managing the inherent complexity through modular component design.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated bulb serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides illumination through LED elements, enables two-way communication via intercom microphones and speakers, accepts voice commands through recognition controllers, and transmits data via RF transceivers. This multi-functionality allows a single device to replace multiple separate devices, improving versatility despite increased internal complexity.
2Ease of operation
If voice command control is implemented for lighting and intercom functions, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical control methods (physical wall switches, manual button presses) with voice-based acoustic control. Users can operate lighting and intercom functions by speaking commands, which are processed by integrated voice recognition controllers. This substitution of mechanical interfaces with acoustic recognition significantly improves ease of operation, particularly for hands-free scenarios, while the complexity is managed through specialized voice processing circuitry.
3Extent of automation
If a base station controller is added for centralized management, then system control capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a base station controller that acts as an intermediary between users and the network of integrated bulbs. The base station receives voice commands, processes them centrally, and distributes appropriate control signals to relevant bulbs via RF communication. This intermediary approach enables centralized management and coordination of multiple bulbs, improving system-wide control capability while keeping individual bulb complexity manageable by offloading complex processing to the base station.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides convenient, hands-free control of lighting and intercom functions, allowing voice-activated commands for illumination and communication across a network, enhancing home security and convenience by eliminating the need for manual switches and integrating lighting and communication in a single, replaceable bulb.
Implementation Method 1
The present patent utilizes a radio frequency (RF) with coded signals to communicate, and establish an audio link between one or more points in a network
Implementation Method 2
an improved LED light bulb with voice command control, having an alarm for smoke, carbon monoxide and gas, and, a network for communicating with adjacent light bulbs
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AI summary
A networked light for illumination and intercom for communications in a single housing, with voice command and control, hands-free. The system in a housing configured to conventional looking lamp, bulb, fixture, lighting devices, suitable for a direct replacement of conventional illuminating devices typical found in homes or buildings. A network of such voice command and control systems may be further monitored and controlled from a base station that facilitates programming, communications, and higher functionality therebetween. The system provides speech recognition for powering on and off, dimming, brightening, and adjusting the lighting to preset, night and emergency settings. The voice recognition command controls the intercom to be active and attentive to requests, connecting two or more locations within a home or building structure, for speech exchanges in communications, via radio frequency transmitting and receiving of signal messages between the individual light and intercom system devices within a network of devices.