Light Fixture Integrated Camera for Battery-Free Home Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current home security products, especially wireless systems, are expensive, difficult to install, and require frequent battery replacements, making them inaccessible to low-income individuals and posing challenges for DIY installations, especially for the elderly or youth.
Innovation Solution
A low-cost LED light device with a built-in digital video camera and storage unit that uses an AC power source, eliminating the need for frequent battery replacements and allowing for wireless communication and data transmission, integrated into existing lighting fixtures for easy installation and hidden operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wireless home security products are used, then home security function is provided, but cost and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a security camera with an existing light fixture, merging two separate functions (lighting and security monitoring) into a single integrated device. This eliminates the need for separate security system installation and reduces overall system complexity while maintaining security functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The light fixture is designed to serve multiple purposes: providing illumination and simultaneously functioning as a security camera platform. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional dedicated security devices and simplifies installation by utilizing existing infrastructure.
2Reliability
If wireless home security products are used, then home security function is provided, but installation difficulty increases requiring professional engineers
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the camera into a standard light fixture that uses common bulb sockets, the system leverages existing DIY-friendly lighting infrastructure. This allows users to install security functionality by simply replacing or adding to their light fixtures, eliminating the need for professional engineering installation.
3Ease of operation
If battery-powered security devices are used, then portability is achieved, but frequent battery replacement is required
Solution Approach 1:
The system utilizes the existing electrical infrastructure of the building by connecting to AC power through the light fixture's wiring. This self-powered approach eliminates the need for battery installation and replacement, as the security device draws power automatically from the building's electrical system through the light fixture connection.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If hidden camera is used, then detection by intruder is avoided, but camera size and integration complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The camera is integrated within the light fixture housing, using the existing structure to conceal the camera components. This merging approach allows the camera to remain hidden in plain sight within the familiar light fixture form factor, avoiding intruder suspicion while maintaining simple integration by utilizing the existing fixture structure.
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AI summary
A Light device having built-in Camera to operate desire digital data functions is powered by an power source for a lamp-holder, light source, flashlight or light device connected to power source by prongs or a bulb-base with conductive contacts to get power. The device may take the form of an IP cam, or Driving Cam, or webcam having but not limited add for auto tracking or one of plurality functions to make different products and functions with optional 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, APP communication unit, motion sensor, light device. The said motion sensor and digital data related device(s) including but not limited all kind of camera may in separated housing with night-vision assembly selected from light source, IR diodes, low light camera lens & IC & circuits so people can upgrade the non-camera device to has built-in camera and digital device for their old non-camera security light. The motion sensor head or PIR has digital data output to work with wireless communication parts to avoid the analog model for mutual interfere the signals to cause false functions of light source or wifi or APP or wireless related functions.