Lighting Device with Low-Voltage Power Output Ports

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional security surveillance systems require complex and costly installations involving exterior wiring, which complicates the process and affects the aesthetic appeal of buildings.

Innovation Solution

A lighting device with a low-voltage power output port integrated into standard light sockets, powering wireless imaging devices, eliminating the need for exterior wiring and allowing for remote operation modes through RF remote controls or mobile apps.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional security surveillance systems are installed using exterior wiring, then reliable power supply and data transmission are achieved, but installation complexity and cost increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower supply reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the power supply function from the complex exterior wiring system by using existing AC power outlets through an adapter. The adapter connects to standard AC outlets and provides both power and data transmission, eliminating the need for dedicated exterior wiring while maintaining reliable power supply to surveillance devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The adapter serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides AC power conversion, data transmission, and device control capabilities. By making the power supply system multi-functional, the patent eliminates the need for separate wiring for power and data, thereby reducing installation complexity while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If exterior wiring is installed for security surveillance systems, then functional requirements are met, but aesthetic appeal of buildings deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem functionalityVSAvoidbuilding aesthetic appeal

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent removes the visible exterior wiring from the building facade by utilizing existing indoor AC outlets. The adapter connects to these outlets and extends power and data transmission capabilities to outdoor surveillance devices without requiring new wiring to be run along the building exterior, thus preserving aesthetic appeal while maintaining full system functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Reliability

If wired installation is used for surveillance systems, then stable connection is achieved, but installation time and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes pre-existing AC power outlets and wiring infrastructure that have already been installed in the building. By leveraging this preliminary infrastructure, the patent eliminates the time-consuming process of installing new exterior wiring while maintaining stable power and data connections through the adapter's integrated design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Power

If conventional surveillance systems are installed with separate power and data wiring, then dedicated power supply is ensured, but device complexity and installation cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower supply capabilityVSAvoidwiring system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the power supply and data transmission functions into a single adapter unit that connects to standard AC outlets. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate power and data wiring systems, reducing overall system complexity while ensuring dedicated power supply capability through the integrated adapter design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Simplifies the installation of security surveillance systems by using existing electricity wiring, reducing costs and maintaining aesthetic appeal by eliminating exterior wiring, while enabling continuous surveillance and lighting control.

Implementation Method 1

a power module coupled between the standard AC power source and MCU for converting an AC power of the standard 110V/220 VAC power source to low-voltage power

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAC to DC conversion:

Data Source

PatentUS10469806B2Lighting device with low voltage power output ports and surveillance and lighting system having same

Publication Date: 2019.11.05 CAI XING MIKE

AI summary

The lighting device has a at least one low-voltage power output port to provide low voltage power to an wireless imaging device detachably connected to the at least one low-voltage power output port; a lighting member; a microcontroller unit (MCU) coupled with the power module and the lighting member for controlling operations of the lighting member; and a power module coupled between a standard AC power source and the low-voltage power output port/MCU for converting an AC power of the standard AC power source to at least one low-voltage DC/AC power. Also, a surveillance and lighting system utilizing the lighting device with at least one low voltage power output port and an existing electricity wiring for its wireless imaging device power supply, including imaging and lighting devices and a network video recorder (NVR) wirelessly coupled together.