The present disclosure sets forth a motion sensing outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. An adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may be provided with the rotationally adjustable outdoor security light, allowing easy adjustment of motion detection ranges under different mounting schemes without comprising the aesthetic design of the light. The adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may also provide an enlarged horizontal field of view for better performance. Sensitivity of a motion sensor may be adjusted via a control circuit based on adjustment of the spherical motion sensor housing.
The present disclosure sets forth a motion sensing outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. An adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may be provided with the rotationally adjustable outdoor security light, allowing easy adjustment of motion detection ranges under different mounting schemes without comprising the aesthetic design of the light. The adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may also provide an enlarged horizontal field of view for better performance.
F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
G01J 5/00 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry
G01V 3/12 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with electromagnetic waves
The present disclosure sets forth a motion sensing outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. An adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may be provided with the rotationally adjustable outdoor security light, allowing easy adjustment of motion detection ranges under different mounting schemes without comprising the aesthetic design of the light. The adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may also provide an enlarged horizontal field of view for better performance. Sensitivity of a motion sensor may be adjusted via a control circuit based on adjustment of the spherical motion sensor housing.
The present disclosure sets forth a security light with the flexibility of modifying the color output of the light source by using simple mechanical color filters mounted over the light source. The security light may comprise at least one lamp head with a light source, an inner lens, a filter frame element, an outer lens, an exchangeable mechanical color filter, a locking mechanism, and a sealing mechanism.
F21V 17/00 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
F21K 9/237 - Details of housings or cases, i.e. the parts between the light-generating element and the basesArrangement of components within housings or cases
F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
F21V 31/00 - Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
F21V 17/06 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages onto or by the lamp holder
The present disclosure sets forth a motion sensing outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. An adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may be provided with the rotationally adjustable outdoor security light, allowing easy adjustment of motion detection ranges under different mounting schemes without comprising the aesthetic design of the light. The adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may also provide an enlarged horizontal field of view for better performance.
F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
G01J 5/00 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry
G01V 3/12 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with electromagnetic waves
The present disclosure sets forth a motion sensing outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. An adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may be provided with the rotationally adjustable outdoor security light, allowing easy adjustment of motion detection ranges under different mounting schemes without comprising the aesthetic design of the light. The adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may also provide an enlarged horizontal field of view for better performance. Sensitivity of a motion sensor may be adjusted via a control circuit based on adjustment of the spherical motion sensor housing.
A security light having optional connection to multiple power supplies. The lighting controller can sense the appropriate connected supply and automatically connect to three different power supplies which include house voltage connection through a typical junction box, a remote solar charging station, and on-board batteries that can be used as a third backup power supply. Additional implementations include power outage detection and backup illumination along with low voltage power supply from a mounting structure.
F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
G01V 3/12 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with electromagnetic waves
A universal light mounting box for retrofit is described. The retrofit light mounting box attaches to a junction box and receives electrical power from the junction box cables. The mounting box includes a canopy housing and a camera housing to provide wireless communication of both audio and video capabilities for the area around the junction box while also providing controlled power to a light fixture which is attached to the mounting box. A depending camera housing provides both audio and video signals which can be transmitted from the retrofit canopy housing electronics to a user's device.
The present disclosure sets forth a motion sensing outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. An adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may be provided with the rotationally adjustable outdoor security light, allowing easy adjustment of motion detection ranges under different mounting schemes without comprising the aesthetic design of the light. The adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may also provide an enlarged horizontal field of view for better performance.
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
G01J 5/00 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry
G01V 3/12 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with electromagnetic waves
A security light having optional connection to multiple power supplies. The lighting controller can sense the appropriate connected supply and automatically connect to three different power supplies which include house voltage connection through a typical junction box, a remote solar charging station, and on-board batteries that can be used as a third backup power supply. Additional implementations include power outage detection and backup illumination along with low voltage power supply from a mounting structure.
F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
The present disclosure sets forth an outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. The security light can be adjusted for each installation without the necessity of changing hardware elements of the security luminaire. Disclosed designs include a luminaire housing having a housing mount which is removably received within a housing mount attached to a structure. An electrical interface between the two may be provided to provide electrical power to the luminaire housing and provide communication therebetween.
F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
The present disclosure sets forth an outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. The security light can be adjusted for each installation without the necessity of changing hardware elements of the security luminaire. Various embodiments allow for both a vertical installation wall mount, and a horizontal installation ceiling or eave mount, while maintaining appropriate outward orientation of the lamp heads while also allowing for appropriate positioning of a motion or other sensors.
The present disclosure sets forth a motion sensing outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. An adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may be provided with the rotationally adjustable outdoor security light, allowing easy adjustment of motion detection ranges under different mounting schemes without comprising the aesthetic design of the light. The adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may also provide an enlarged horizontal field of view for better performance.
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
G01V 3/12 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with electromagnetic waves
G01J 1/02 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter Details
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Adjustable spherical motion sensor housing for outdoor security light
The present disclosure sets forth a motion sensing outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. An adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may be provided with the rotationally adjustable outdoor security light, allowing easy adjustment of motion detection ranges under different mounting schemes without comprising the aesthetic design of the light. The adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may also provide an enlarged horizontal field of view for better performance.
F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
G01J 5/00 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry
G01V 3/12 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with electromagnetic waves
The present disclosure sets forth an outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. The security light can be adjusted for each installation without the necessity of changing hardware elements of the security luminaire. Disclosed designs include a luminaire housing having a housing mount which is removably received within a housing mount attached to a structure. An electrical interface between the two may be provided to provide electrical power to the luminaire housing and provide communication therebetween.
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
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Mechanical and electrical interface for security light mounting
The present disclosure sets forth an outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. The security light can be adjusted for each installation without the necessity of changing hardware elements of the security luminaire. Disclosed designs include a luminaire housing having a housing mount which is removably received within a housing mount attached to a structure. The mechanical and electrical interface between the two may allow a removable engagement with a lock mechanism for an easy installation, while providing electrical power to the luminaire housing and communication therebetween.
A security light having optional and prioritized connection to multiple power supplies. The lighting controller can sense the appropriate connected supply and automatically connect to three different power supplies which include house voltage connection through a typical junction box, a remote solar charging station, and on board batteries that can be used as a third backup power supply. Additional implementations include prioritizing the connection to the plurality of electrical supplies and selecting one of the electrical supplies based upon a stored connection priority list or associated circuitry as well as including associated lighting characteristics for the prioritized selection.
A security light having optional and prioritized connection to multiple power supplies. The lighting controller can sense the appropriate connected supply and automatically connect to three different power supplies which include house voltage connection through a typical junction box, a remote solar charging station, and on board batteries that can be used as a third backup power supply. Additional implementations include prioritizing the connection to the plurality of electrical supplies and selecting one of the electrical supplies based upon a stored connection priority list or associated circuitry as well as including associated lighting characteristics for the prioritized selection.
F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
A security light having optional connection to multiple power supplies. The lighting controller can sense the appropriate connected supply and automatically connect to three different power supplies which include house voltage connection through a typical junction box, a remote solar charging station, and on board batteries that can be used as a third backup power supply. Additional implementations include power outage detection and backup illumination along with low voltage power supply from a mounting structure.
F21S 8/04 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure
F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
F21S 9/04 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a generator
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
H03K 17/687 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor devices the devices being field-effect transistors
H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
Disclosed are embodiments of a rotationally adjustable outdoor security light for wall or eave mount One embodiment comprises a housing mount affixable to a surface of a structure and a luminaire housing electrically connected to the housing mount. The luminaire housing includes a luminaire housing first portion having a mounting block, wherein the mounting block of the luminaire housing first portion is removably engaging with the housing mount and electrically connectable to the housing mount through at least one removably engaging electrical contact; and a luminaire housing second portion rotatable relative to the luminaire housing first portion. The luminaire housing second portion has a motion sensor and at least one lamp head. The housing mount provides electrical power to the luminaire housing through the at least one removably engaging electrical contact.
The present disclosure sets forth a motion sensing outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. An adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may be provided with the rotationally adjustable outdoor security light, allowing easy adjustment of motion detection ranges under different mounting schemes without comprising the aesthetic design of the light. The adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may also provide an enlarged horizontal field of view for better performance.
The present disclosure sets forth a motion sensing outdoor security light with the flexibility of being mounted to either a wall structure or to an eave or ceiling structure. An adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may be provided with the rotationally adjustable outdoor security light, allowing easy adjustment of motion detection ranges under different mounting schemes without comprising the aesthetic design of the light. The adjustable spherical motion sensor housing may also provide an enlarged horizontal field of view for better performance.
One embodiment provides a rotatable light fixture ("fixture") and receiving mounting base ("base") which maintains electrical connectivity between them, comprising: the base mountable to a surface and electrically connectable to a junction box and power supply wires of the junction box, and having a plurality of annularly extending rotationally exposed contacts and a third contact positioned within the exposed contacts; and the fixture including a plurality of electrical contacts in rotational engagement with the exposed contacts and third contact. The fixture maintains electrical connectivity between the electrical contacts and the exposed contacts for rotational engagement between the fixture and base. The fixture includes LEDs in electrical connectivity with the electrical contacts. The base and fixture rotationally engage and rotationally secure to each other through a mechanical locking mechanism. The fixture has a first portion and a second portion rotatable relative to one another along a rotational interface.
Disclosed are various embodiments of a rotationally adjustable outdoor security light for wall or eaves mount One embodiment comprises a housing mount affixable to a surface of a structure and a luminaire housing, the luminaire housing having a luminaire housing first portion removably attachable to the housing mount and a luminaire housing second portion rotatable relative to the luminaire housing first portion. The luminaire housing second portion has a motion sensor and at least one lamp head. The at least one lamp head includes at least a first lamp head which is positionally adjustable relative to the luminaire housing second portion. The luminaire housing second portion rotates relative to the luminaire housing first portion along an angled rotational surface formed between the luminaire housing first portion and the luminaire housing second portion.
One embodiment of the security light mounting assembly disclosed comprises a housing mount allowing a security light canopy (canopy) to be removably and electrically mounted. The mount comprises a receiving opening formed by first and second opposing side surfaces and an electrical receiving surface extending therebetween; a plurality of housing mount electrical contacts formed on the electrical receiving surface removably engageable with a plurality of corresponding electrical contacts on the canopy to establish at least one removably engaging electrical contact; and an interfacing locking mechanism between the mount and a mounting block of the canopy to maintain the at least one removably engaging electrical contact between the plurality of mounting block electrical contacts and the plurality of housing mount electrical contacts. The at least one removably engaging electrical contact includes at least one communication connection and at least one power connection between the housing mount and the mounting block.
F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
F21V 17/00 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
A universal light mounting box for retrofit is described. The retrofit light mounting box attaches to a junction box and receives electrical power from the junction box cables. The mounting box includes a canopy housing and a camera housing to provide wireless communication of both audio and video capabilities for the area around the junction box while also providing controlled power to a light fixture which is attached to the mounting box. A depending camera housing provides both audio and video signals which can be transmitted from the retrofit canopy housing electronics to a user's device.
A security light having optional connection to multiple power supplies. The lighting controller can sense the appropriate connected supply and automatically connect to three different power supplies which include house voltage connection through a typical junction box, a remote solar charging station, and on board batteries that can be used as a third backup power supply. Additional implementations include power outage detection and backup illumination along with low voltage power supply from a mounting structure.
F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
The described embodiments relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing a lighting system that includes backup light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are incorporated into a primary array of LEDs of the lighting system. The backup LEDs can be illuminated when a utility power source for the lighting system becomes unavailable. The backup LEDs can operate from a backup power supply, which can be charged from the utility power source, when the utility power source is available. Furthermore, charging of the backup power supply can be temperature dependent, in order that the backup power supply and/or the charging circuit can be protected from damage caused by operating such components out of an operating specification.
F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
H05B 47/115 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
H05B 45/28 - Controlling the colour of the light using temperature feedback
F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
The described embodiments relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for establishing a network of sensor-responsive lighting units using an interface of each lighting unit. The interface of each lighting unit can include a channel selector switch for selecting a channel to which each lighting unit will be connected. In this way, the creation of a network can be created by placing the lighting units proximate to each other and selecting the same channel at the interface at each lighting unit. The lighting units can include sensors for detecting events occurring at each lighting unit, and information related to the detected events can be shared among other lighting units in the network. Each lighting unit can operate in different operating modes such as a testing mode for testing communications channels and a manual mode for allowing a lighting unit to operate independently of the information shared over the network.
A solar powered security light is provided which includes a universal mounting bracket. The security light has a mounting recess which receives the mounting bracket and allows the luminaire to be variably installed in an eave, wall, and gutter or pole mount position. The solar charging station includes associated charging circuits to charge storage devices such that the security light does not need directly line voltage connection. Further the charging station may be placed remote from the luminaire housing and include required electronics thereby reducing the footprint of the luminaire housing and increasing the installation locations.
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
An integrated lighting and notification system includes a light fixture connected to an electrical power supply, a camera, a control unit, and a trigger device. The electrical power supply provides electrical power to the light source unit and the camera. The control unit transmits a signal via a network in response to receiving a signal transmitted by the trigger device.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
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Rotatable light fixture secured to a junction box via a base
Methods and apparatus for a rotatable light fixture secured to a junction box via a mounting base. The electrical and/or mechanical connection between the light fixture housing and the mounting base may maintain the electrical coupling during rotation. The light fixture housing may be rotationally secured in a variety of rotational orientations relative to the mounting base.
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21V 21/35 - Supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element with direct electrical contact between the supporting element and electric conductors running along the guiding element
A configurable security light is described. The configurable security light may include a first and a second separable lamp head, each of which may include both an upper illumination segment and a lower illumination segment. The lower illumination segment may be affixed to the upper illumination segment through a multi-axis hinge so that the lower illumination segment may be redirected to a secondary light output direction as compared to a primary light output direction of the upper illumination segment.
F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
F21V 21/116 - Fixing lighting devices to arms or standards
F21V 17/00 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
F21V 17/06 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages onto or by the lamp holder
F21V 21/28 - Pivoted arms adjustable in more than one plane
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
The described embodiments relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing a lighting system that includes backup light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are incorporated into a primary array of LEDs of the lighting system. The backup LEDs can be illuminated when a utility power source for the lighting system becomes unavailable. The backup LEDs can operate from a backup power supply, which can be charged from the utility power source, when the utility power source is available. Furthermore, charging of the backup power supply can be temperature dependent, in order that the backup power supply and/or the charging circuit can be protected from damage caused by operating such components out of an operating specification.
F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
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(1) Home automation hubs comprised of voice-activated speakers, computer hardware, and downloadable software for controlling networked devices in the internet of things (IoT), operating internet-enabled and connected lighting fixtures and home security alarms; electric doorbells; electronic video surveillance products, namely, electronic components of security systems; residential entrance door video monitoring system comprising a microphone, a speaker, an electric doorbell and a camera for transmitting images to a remote location; electric residential doorbell camera incorporating a camera, sold as a unit; video transmission apparatus, namely wireless residential entrance door video transmission device; downloadable software and software applications permitting users to identify and communicate with persons at their residential entrance door; downloadable applications and computer software for monitoring a user's residential entrance door, for use over the internet and mobile phones; light systems comprising motion sensors for security lights and switches; proximity motion sensors; universal add-on video accessories for existing security or decorative lighting, namely video cameras.
(2) Light bulbs; lighting fixtures; lighting fixtures with motion detection; LED luminaries; wall lights; lamp bulbs; LED (light emitting diode) lighting fixtures; LED lamps; LED lighting systems, namely, LED modules, power supplies, and wiring; outdoor decorative lighting fixtures; outdoor decorative internet connected lighting fixtures; landscape lighting fixtures; internet connected landscape lighting fixtures; solar-powered decorative lighting fixtures; solar-powered decorative internet connected lighting fixtures; motion sensitive security lights; security lights for outdoor use; outdoor lighting, namely, outdoor decorative lighting fixtures with a video feature; outdoor security lighting, namely, outdoor decorative lighting fixtures with a video feature; solar-powered security lights for outdoor and indoor use; battery-powered security lights for outdoor and indoor use.
An outdoor security light is provided which incorporates features of decorative luminaire illumination while also integrating security light functionality. Such features may include not only standard illumination, but also security light functionality such an ambient sensors, motion detection, while also providing an integrated luminaire having wall wash capabilities.
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(1) Motion sensors for security lights for outdoor use; smart home hubs comprised of voice-activated speakers, computer hardware, and downloadable software for controlling networked consumer electronic devices, operating internet-enabled and connected lighting fixtures and home security alarms; electric doorbells; electronic video surveillance products, namely, electronic components of security systems; residential entrance door video monitoring system comprising a microphone, a speaker, an electric doorbell and a camera for transmitting images to a remote location; electric residential doorbell camera incorporating a camera, sold as a unit; video hardware and software for handling, processing, storing and transmission of video recordings, namely wireless residential entrance door video cameras; downloadable software and software applications permitting users to identify and communicate with persons at their residential entrance door; downloadable applications and computer software for monitoring a user's residential entrance door, for use over the internet and mobile phones; light systems comprising motion sensors for security lights and switches; proximity motion sensors; universal add-on video accessories for existing security or decorative lighting, namely video cameras.
(2) Light bulbs; lighting fixtures; lighting fixtures with motion detection; LED luminaries; wall lights; lamp bulbs; LED (light emitting diode) lighting fixtures; LED lamps; LED lighting fixtures, namely, LED modules, power supplies, and wiring; outdoor decorative lighting fixtures; outdoor decorative internet connected lighting fixtures; landscape lighting fixtures; internet connected landscape lighting fixtures; solar-powered decorative lighting fixtures; solar-powered decorative internet connected lighting fixtures; outdoor lighting, namely, outdoor decorative lighting fixtures with a video feature; motion sensitive security lights; electronic security systems for activating a lighting system in response to a change in the environment in a predetermined space, comprising motion sensor lights and switches; outdoor security lighting, namely outdoor decorative lighting fixtures; solar-powered security lights for outdoor and indoor use; battery-powered security lights for outdoor and indoor use.
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Motion sensitive security lights; security lights for outdoor use; home automation hubs comprised of voice-activated speakers, computer hardware, and downloadable software for controlling networked devices in the internet of things (IoT), operating internet-enabled and connected lighting apparatus and home security alarms; electric door bells; electronic video surveillance products, namely, electronic components of security systems; residential entrance door video monitoring system comprising a camera for transmitting images to a remote location; residential entrance door video monitoring system comprising a microphone, a speaker, an electric doorbell, and a camera for transmitting images to a remote location; electric residential doorbell camera incorporating a camera, sold as a unit; camera incorporating electric doorbell, sold as a unit; video transmission apparatus, namely, wireless residential entrance door video transmission device; downloadable software and software applications permitting users to identify and communicate with persons at their residential entrance door; downloadable applications for monitoring a user's residential entrance door, for use over the internet and mobile devices; recorded and downloadable computer software for connecting residential entrance door doorbells with mobile phones and handheld computers; light systems comprising light sensors and switches; electronic security systems for activating a lighting system in response to a change in the environmental in a predetermined space, comprising light sensors and switches; outdoor security lighting, namely, outdoor decorative lighting apparatus, fixtures and installations with a video feature; proximity motion sensors; universal add-on accessories for existing security or decorative lighting, namely, video cameras; solar-powered security lights; solar-powered security lights connected to the internet; battery-powered security lights; battery-powered security lights connected to the internet; electric residential doorbells incorporating a video camera; video camera also incorporating an electric residential doorbell
light bulbs; lighting fixtures; lighting fixtures with motion detection; luminaries; wall lights; lamp bulbs; LED (light emitting diode) lighting fixtures; LED lamps; LED lighting systems, namely, LED modules, power supplies, and wiring; outdoor decorative lighting apparatus, fixtures and installations; outdoor decorative internet connected lighting apparatus, fixtures and installations; landscape lighting apparatus, fixtures and installations; internet connected landscape lighting apparatus, fixtures and installations; solar-powered decorative lighting apparatus, fixtures and installations; solar-powered decorative internet connected lighting apparatus, fixtures and installations; outdoor lighting, namely, outdoor decorative lighting apparatus, fixtures and installations with a video feature
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(1) Electric door bells and structural and replacement parts therefor; wireless electric doorbells; battery powered electric doorbells; electric doorbells featuring a video camera; electric door chimes; electric transformers, push buttons for electric doorbells; electronic motion sensitive switches; electric light switches; motion sensors for security lights; motion sensing occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; lighting controls, namely electric lighting controls; security lights for outdoor use; light systems comprising light sensors and switches; home automation systems comprised of computer hardware, wireless and wired controllers, and downloadable software for automating lighting and security
(2) Lighting fixtures; spotlights; flood lights; motion-sensing decorative lights being electric light decorative strings and electrically-illuminated lanterns; lighting fixtures with motion detection; LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor lighting applications; solar powered all-weather lights; solar powered lights in the nature of light fixtures, namely, indoor and outdoor solar powered lighting units and fixtures; motion sensitive security lights
The described embodiments relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing a lighting system that includes backup light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are incorporated into a primary array of LEDs of the lighting system. The backup LEDs can be illuminated when a utility power source for the lighting system becomes unavailable. The backup LEDs can operate from a backup power supply, which can be charged from the utility power source, when the utility power source is available. Furthermore, charging of the backup power supply can be temperature dependent, in order that the backup power supply and/or the charging circuit can be protected from damage caused by operating such components out of an operating specification.
H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
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Rotatable light fixture secured to a junction box via a base
Methods and apparatus for a rotatable light fixture secured to a junction box via a mounting base. The electrical and/or mechanical connection between the light fixture housing and the mounting base may maintain the electrical coupling during rotation. The light fixture housing may be rotationally secured in a variety of rotational orientations relative to the mounting base.
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motion sensitive security lights; security lights for outdoor use; home automation hubs comprised of voice-activated speakers, computer hardware, and downloadable software for controlling networked devices in the internet of things (IoT), operating internet-enabled and connected lighting apparatus and home security alarms; electric door bells; electronic video surveillance products, namely, electronic components of security systems; residential entrance door video monitoring system comprising a camera for transmitting images to a remote location; residential entrance door video monitoring system comprising a microphone, an audio speaker, an electric doorbell, and a camera for transmitting images to a remote location; residential doorbell camera units; wireless residential entrance door video transmission device; downloadable software and software applications permitting users to identify and communicate with persons at their residential entrance door; downloadable mobile applications for monitoring a user's residential entrance door, for use over the internet and mobile devices; recorded and downloadable computer software for connecting residential entrance door doorbells with mobile phones and handheld computers; light systems comprising light sensors and switches; electronic components of security systems for activating a lighting system comprising light sensors and switches in response to a change in the environment in a predetermined space; proximity motion sensors; add-on video camera accessories to security lighting systems and decorative lighting, namely, lights, battery packs, and electric wiring, all for use with video cameras; solar-powered security lighting being motion sensitive security lights and security lights for outdoor use; solar-powered security and Internet-enabled and connected lighting being motion sensitive security lights and security lights for outdoor use; battery-powered security lighting being motion sensitive security lights and security lights for outdoor use; battery-powered security and Internet-enabled and connected lighting being lighting fixtures and lighting installations; electric doorbells featuring a video camera; the aforesaid goods for use with home lighting systems and home security systems and excluding software for viewing, managing, sharing and editing digital images and sounds associated with digital cameras for use with motor vehicles, and software for digital cameras and mobile phones for gathering and transmitting information associated with digital cameras for use with motor vehicles on online services, and software for computer maintenance, for data processing, for multi-media applications, and for updating drivers
light bulbs; lighting fixtures; lighting fixtures with motion detection; luminaries; wall lights; lamp bulbs; LED (light emitting diode) lighting fixtures; LED lamps; LED lighting systems, namely, LED modules, power supplies, and wiring; outdoor decorative lighting in the nature of electrically-illuminated lanterns; outdoor decorative and Internet-enabled and connected lighting in the nature of electrically-illuminated lanterns; landscape lighting installations; Internet-enabled and connected landscape lighting installations; solar-powered decorative lighting being electric light decorative strings and lanterns; solar-powered decorative and Internet-enabled and connected lighting being electric light decorative strings and lanterns; outdoor decorative lighting for use with video cameras being electric light decorative strings and lanterns
A security light having a first and a second light panel is set forth. The light panels includes a plurality of light scattering structures which are V-shaped grooves extending from the top surface to the bottom surface along the height of each of the light panels. The light scattering structures may modify in density as the distance from the light source increases in order to improve the light output performance of the panes.
F21V 17/00 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
F21V 3/04 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings
F21V 17/02 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages with provision for adjustment
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
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electric door bells and structural and replacement parts therefor; wireless electric doorbells; battery-powered electric doorbells; electric doorbells featuring a video camera; electric door chimes; electric transformers, push buttons for electric doorbells; electric switches; electronic motion sensitive switches; electric light switches; motion sensors for security lights; motion sensing occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; lighting controls; lighting control apparatus; motion sensitive security lights and security lights for outdoor use for use with security systems; motion sensitive security lights; security lights for outdoor use; battery-powered motion sensitive security lights; light systems comprising light sensors and switches; home automation systems comprised of computer hardware, wireless and wired controllers, and downloadable software for automating lighting and security lighting fixtures; spot lights; flood lights; lighting apparatus, namely, lighting installations; motion-sensing decorative lights being electric light decorative strings and electrically-illuminated lanterns; lighting fixtures with motion detection; LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor lighting applications; solar powered all-weather lights; solar powered lights in the nature of light fixtures, namely, indoor and outdoor solar powered lighting units and fixtures
The described embodiments relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing a lighting system that includes backup light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are incorporated into a primary array of LEDs of the lighting system. The backup LEDs can be illuminated when a utility power source for the lighting system becomes unavailable. The backup LEDs can operate from a backup power supply, which can be charged from the utility power source, when the utility power source is available. Furthermore, charging of the backup power supply can be temperature dependent, in order that the backup power supply and/or the charging circuit can be protected from damage caused by operating such components out of an operating specification.
H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
Methods and apparatus for a decorative lantern having a portable lantern and cradle is set forth. Both the portable lantern and the cradle may include a light source. The mounted cradle includes a power source capable of recharging and/or powering the portable lantern when docked. The light source of the cradle may be illuminable when the portable lantern is removed from the cradle.
F21L 4/08 - Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells characterised by means for in situ recharging of the batteries or cells
F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
The described embodiments relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for establishing a network of sensor-responsive lighting units using an interface of each lighting unit. The interface of each lighting unit can include a channel selector switch for selecting a channel to which each lighting unit will be connected. In this way, the creation of a network can be created by placing the lighting units proximate to each other and selecting the same channel at the interface at each lighting unit. The lighting units can include sensors for detecting events occurring at each lighting unit, and information related to the detected events can be shared among other lighting units in the network. Each lighting unit can operate in different operating modes such as a testing mode for testing communications channels and a manual mode for allowing a lighting unit to operate independently of the information shared over the network.
An integrated lighting and notification system includes a light fixture connected to an electrical power supply, a camera, a control unit, and a trigger device. The electrical power supply provides electrical power to the light source unit and the camera. The control unit transmits a signal via a network in response to receiving a signal transmitted by the trigger device.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
Lamp bulbs; LED (light emitting diode) lighting fixtures; LED lamps; LED lighting systems, namely, LED modules, power supplies, and wiring; Light bulbs; Lighting fixtures; Lighting fixtures with motion detection; Luminaries; Wall lights
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Mounting strap having a connector to connect an electric fixture to a junction box
An electrical fixture includes an electrical fixture housing having a mounting surface, an electrical connector disposed on the mounting surface, and an electrical fixture support. A corresponding cover plate or mounting strap includes an electrical connector configured to electrically connect to hot and neutral lines from a junction box and the corresponding electrical connector disposed on the mounting surface of the electrical fixture. An electrical fixture ground connection separate from the fixture electrical connector electrically connects to an electrical ground from the junction box.
H01R 13/60 - Means for supporting coupling part when not engaged
H01R 13/648 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices
H01R 4/66 - Connections with the terrestrial mass, e.g. earth plate, earth pin
H01R 13/73 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
H01R 24/70 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall with additional earth or shield contacts
H01R 25/00 - Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
H01R 13/652 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices with earth pin, blade or socket
Methods and apparatus for a security light having a remote photovoltaic module is set forth. The security light includes a primary rechargeable battery connected to the remote photovoltaic module while also having a backup battery system to be utilized when the rechargeable batteries condition require recharge. The security lighting unit functions as a security light to provide variable wide area illumination based upon environmental and battery conditions and also which power supply is optionally connected to the load, the load being the illumination sources and the various supportive electronics. The system further includes a controller which can not only operationally selects either the rechargeable batteries or backup batteries but also can monitor battery condition to preserve battery life. In operation, the security light may include a variable battery power supply for ease of installation.
H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
F21S 9/03 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator rechargeable by exposure to light
H02J 9/00 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
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Security lights for outdoor use; motion sensitive security lights; light systems comprising light sensors and switches; electronic security systems for activating a lighting system in response to a change in the environmental in a predetermined space comprising light sensors and switches
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Security lights for outdoor use; Motion sensitive security lights; Electric light switches; Electric light dimmers; Light systems comprising light sensors and switches; Light systems for controlling the color temperature of lights comprising light sensors and switches; Light systems for controlling the intensity of lights comprising light sensors and switches; Electronic security systems for activating a lighting system in response to a change in the environmental in a predetermined space comprising light sensors and switches; Residential entrance door video monitoring system comprising a camera for transmitting images to a remote location; Residential entrance door video monitoring system comprising a microphone, a speaker, a doorbell, and a camera for transmitting images to a remote location; Residential doorbell camera units; Wireless residential entrance door video transmission device; Electronic wireless LAN enabled residential entrance door doorbells; Residential electronic and electric doorbells; Residential entrance door electronic doorbell with touch screen, video capability and wireless connectivity
An integrated lighting and notification system includes a light fixture connected to an electrical power supply, a camera, a control unit, and a trigger device. The electrical power supply provides electrical power to the light source unit and the camera. The control unit transmits a signal via a network in response to receiving a signal transmitted by the trigger device.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
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Electrical fixture secured to a junction box via a cover plate having an electrical connector
An electrical fixture includes an electrical fixture housing having a mounting surface, an electrical connector disposed on the mounting surface, and an electrical fixture support. A corresponding cover plate includes an electrical connector configured to electrically connect to hot and neutral lines from a junction box and the corresponding electrical connector disposed on the mounting surface of the electrical fixture. An electrical fixture ground connection separate from the fixture electrical connector electrically connects to an electrical ground from the junction box.
H01R 13/60 - Means for supporting coupling part when not engaged
H01R 13/73 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
H01R 25/00 - Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
H01R 24/70 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall with additional earth or shield contacts
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
An electrical fixture includes an electrical fixture housing having a mounting surface, an electrical connector disposed on the mounting surface, and an electrical fixture support. A corresponding cover plate includes an electrical connector configured to electrically connect to hot and neutral lines from a junction box and the corresponding electrical connector disposed on the mounting surface of the electrical fixture. An electrical fixture ground connection separate from the fixture electrical connector electrically connects to an electrical ground from the junction box.
H01R 13/60 - Means for supporting coupling part when not engaged
H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
H01R 25/00 - Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
H01R 24/70 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall with additional earth or shield contacts
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Residential entrance door video monitoring system comprising a camera for transmitting images to a remote location; Residential entrance door video monitoring system comprising a microphone, a speaker, a doorbell, and a camera for transmitting images to a remote location; Residential doorbell camera units; Wireless residential entrance door video transmission device; Electronic wireless LAN enabled residential entrance door doorbells; Residential electronic and electric doorbells; Downloadable software and software applications permitting users to identify and communicate with persons at their residential entrance door; downloadable applications for monitoring a user's residential entrance door, for use over the Internet, mobile devices; Residential entrance door electronic doorbell with [ touch screen, ] video capability and wireless connectivity; Computer software for connecting residential entrance door doorbells with mobile phones and handheld computers
A transmitter apparatus is provided that includes an actuator and a transmitter with a housing and wireless transmission circuitry. The actuator is mounted to a structural element of a building and is at least partially exposed and accessible to a user. The housing is arranged and configured to extend at least partially into an opening in the structural element of the building. The transmission circuitry is arranged and configured to receive the actuations from the actuator and responsively transmit radio frequency (RF) signals to a remotely situated appliance via the antenna.
A cone-shaped lens is integrally formed with a lateral member using a common material. The cone-shaped lens has a light-output surface having a corresponding area while the aforementioned member has an exterior same-side surface area that extends beyond the light-output surface by an amount that is at least four times the corresponding area of the cone-shaped lens's light-output surface.
A circuit for operating a plurality of electrical devices at a plurality of varying power levels includes a plurality of motion sensor circuits for detecting motion relative thereto and having an a plurality of outputs conditioned upon motion detection. Additionally, a photocell sensor circuit for detecting a low ambient illumination level has an output command conditioned upon the detection of a predetermined illumination level that is electrically coupled to the control circuit having a plurality of inputs.
A circuit for operating a plurality of electrical devices such as lamps for outdoor illumination includes a plurality of motion sensor circuits for detecting motion relative thereto and a plurality of outputs conditioned upon motion detection. Additionally, a photocell sensor circuit for detecting a low ambient illumination level has an output command conditioned upon the detection of a predetermined illumination level that is electrically coupled to the control circuit for illumination of lamps at low ambient lighting levels. The present invention enables the activation of lamps by a plurality of motion sensors having differing fields of view.
A lighting fixture capable of mounting in a plurality of orientations comprises a wall mount assembly having a front canopy rotatably secured to a rear canopy and a lamp housing assembly capable of a plurality of orientations secured to said rotatable front canopy and capable of rotation therewith. The lamp housing assembly may further include a motion sensor integral thereto whereby the rotation of the housing assembly does not affect the performance of the motion sensor.
A transmitter apparatus effective for activating a remotely situated appliance includes a radio frequency (RF) transmitter. The RF transmitter is configured to be mounted to a structural element of a building and configured to receive an actuation by a user to wirelessly transmit a signal. An antenna is coupled to the RF transmission circuitry and is arranged and configured to transmit the signal to a remotely situated appliance. The antenna is disposed within an opening in the structural element of the building and is of dimensions so as to extend at least partially through the opening. The antenna transmits the signal to the appliance without significant interference or absorption from the structural element of the building.
An apparatus (500) can be comprised of a light source interface (503), an animate object detector (502), and a controller circuit (501) that couples to the light source interface and the animate object detector. This controller circuit is configured and arranged to, upon detecting (101) an animate object via the animate object detector, cause (103) energy as is provided via the light source interface to be only temporarily temporally intermittent in order to cause a light source that is energized by the light source interface to flash and thereby draw attention to the animate object.
A light fixture (100) comprises a base (101) and at least a first arm (102) having a first end (103) that couples to this base. A housing (105) then couples to the second end (203) of this first arm and can serve to house both a light source (901) (such that emanated light will tend to be directed towards a primary area of coverage) and an animate object detector (902) (such that the latter will be aimed towards, and will tend to be sensitive to, objects that move within the primary area of coverage). By one approach, this arm couples to the base and/or the housing in a manner that permits an end user to adjust a position of the housing with respect to the base without requiring any hand tools. The housing can comprise a heat sink (906) if desired.
