Wireless Light Socket Integrating Security Alert Actuation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light socket devices lack the ability to remotely and wirelessly integrate with security systems to visually alert observers of security triggers and do not offer remote control functionality for light bulbs.
Innovation Solution
A wireless light socket device with a socket unit that integrates a male connector for existing light sockets, a female coupler for light bulbs, and a communication unit that connects with security systems to actuate the light bulb upon alerts, also allowing remote control through a personal device or remote control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional light socket is used, then the light bulb can be installed, but it cannot remotely or wirelessly communicate with security systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a traditional light socket with a communication unit into a single integrated device. The socket unit includes both the electrical contact elements for the light bulb and a communication unit with wireless transceiver capabilities, merging two previously separate functions (lighting and communication) into one device that can perform both tasks simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The light socket is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides electrical power to the light bulb, enables wireless communication with security systems, and can be remotely controlled via personal electronic devices. This multi-functional design allows a single device to replace both traditional lighting control and security notification systems.
2Ease of operation
If a wireless communication unit is added to the light socket, then remote control and security integration are enabled, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical switching with wireless electronic control. Instead of physically switching the light on and off, users can control the light bulb through wireless signals from personal electronic devices or automated security system triggers, eliminating the need for physical interaction with the socket.
3Reliability
If the light socket integrates security system communication, then visual alerts can be provided, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication unit is designed as a separate, self-contained module within the socket assembly. This segmentation allows the communication components (transceiver, processor, antenna) to be manufactured and tested independently before being integrated with the light socket, simplifying the overall manufacturing process and enabling modular production.
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AI summary
A wireless light socket assembly for remotely actuating a light bulb includes a socket unit that has a male connector that is threadable into an existing light socket in a building. The socket unit has a female coupler integrated into the socket for insertably receiving a light bulb and the female coupler is in communication with the male connector. A communication unit is integrated into the socket unit and the communication unit is in remote communication with a security system of the building. The communication unit actuates the female coupler when the communication unit receives an alert signal from the security system to visually alert an observer that the security system has been triggered.