Light Device with Built-in Digital Camera and Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current home security products, especially wireless ones, are expensive and difficult to install, requiring professional engineers and frequent battery replacements, making them inaccessible to low-income individuals and the elderly.
Innovation Solution
A cost-effective LED light device with a built-in digital video camera and storage, powered by an AC outlet, which includes low-cost digital video device options such as webcams or Go-Pro cameras, allowing for hidden installation and wireless data transmission via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or SIM cards, eliminating the need for frequent battery replacements and complex installations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wireless home security products are used, then security monitoring function is provided, but cost and installation complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a digital camera, memory storage, and wireless transmission devices into a single integrated unit that can be installed in standard light fixtures. This merging of functions eliminates the need for separate security devices and complex installation procedures, while maintaining reliable security monitoring capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The security device is designed to utilize existing light fixture infrastructure for power and mounting, making it compatible with standard household installations. The device performs multiple functions including recording, storing, and wirelessly transmitting security data, while being installable by ordinary consumers without professional engineering assistance.
2Ease of operation
If battery-powered security devices are used, then portability is achieved, but frequent battery replacement is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs rechargeable batteries that can be recharged from standard electrical outlets, eliminating the need for frequent battery replacements. The device automatically recharges when not in use, and the system includes low-battery warnings and automatic shutdown features that allow users to recharge without interruption to security monitoring.
3Reliability
If professional installation is required for security products, then installation reliability is improved, but accessibility to low-income individuals and elderly is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the security device as a modular unit that can be easily attached to standard light fixtures using simple mounting mechanisms. The device separates installation-critical functions (secure mounting to light fixture) from user-configurable functions (wireless transmission settings, memory card insertion), allowing ordinary consumers to complete installation without professional assistance while maintaining reliable security performance.
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AI summary
A Light device having built-in digital data means is powered by an unlimited power source for a lamp-holder, LED bulb, or light device connected to unlimited power source by prongs or a base that or conductive wires can be inserted into a socket that would otherwise receiving a bulb or light source. The device may take the form of a webcam having auto tracking added one of plurality functions to make different products and functions and retractable prongs that plug directly into a wall outlet or insert into existing lamp base or incorporate conductive wire to make electric connection at least one of built-in camera, storage unit, wireless kits, Bluetooth kits, motion sensor, light device. The said motion sensor and digital data related device(s) may in separated housing with light source assembly so people can upgrade the non-camera device to has built-in camera and digital device for their old non-camera security light.