LED LIGHT FIXTURE WITH INTEGRATED SPEAKER AND/OR SOUND DETECTION SYSTEM

Abstract

A light fixture comprises a fixture body, at least one lamp mounted to the fixture body for emitting a light beam, at least one speaker device and/or at least one sound detection device and/or at least one image capturing device integrally mounted to the fixture body. The speaker device provides for emitting sound. The sound detection device provides for detecting ambient sound. The Image capturing device provides for capturing an image. A controller is in operative communication with the at least one lamp, to the at least one speaker and/or to the at least one sound detection and/or at least one image capturing device for control thereof. A system for controlling the light emitted by these light fixtures comprises a master controller for receiving information from the controller and for transmitting control signals thereto.

Claims

1. A light fixture comprising: a fixture body; at least one lamp mounted to the fixture body for emitting a light beam; at least one speaker device integrally mounted to the fixture body for emitting sound; and a controller in operative communication with the at least one lamp and to the at least one speaker for control thereof.

2. A light fixture according claim 1, wherein the controller comprises a memory of predetermined criteria, the controller modulating the light emitted by the at least one lamp based on the memory of predetermined criteria.

3. A light fixture according to any one of claim 1 or 2, wherein the controller comprises a memory of predetermined criteria, the controller modulating the sound emitted by the at least one speaker based on the memory of predetermined criteria.

4. A light fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising at least one sound detection device integrally mounted to the fixture body for detecting ambient sound, wherein the controller is in operative communication with the at least one sound detection device for control thereof.

5. A light fixture according claim 4, wherein the controller comprises a memory of predetermined criteria, the controller modulating the sound detected by the sound detection device based on the memory of predetermined criteria.

6. A light fixture according to any one of claim 4 or 5, wherein the sound detection device comprises a microphone.

7. A light fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising at least one image capturing device integrally mounted to the fixture body for capturing an image, wherein the controller is in operative communication with the at least one image capturing device for control thereof.

8. A light fixture according to claim 7, wherein the image capturing device comprises a mini-camera.

9. A light fixture according any one of claim 7 or 8, wherein the controller comprises a memory of predetermined criteria, the controller modulating the images captured by the at least one image capturing device based on the memory of predetermined criteria.

10. A light fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the controller controls light emitted by the at least one lamp based on the sound emitted by the speaker.

11. A light fixture according to any one claims 1 to 9, wherein controller controls sound emitted by the speaker based on the light emitted by the at least one lamp.

12. A light fixture according to claim 2, wherein the controller controls light emitted by at least one lamp based on the sound detected by the sound detection device.

13. A light fixture according to claim 4, wherein the controller controls light emitted by at least one lamp based on the image captured by the image capturing device.

14. A light fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising thermoelectric elements to decrease heat and energy consumption.

15. A light fixture according any one of claims 1 to 14, further comprising a video display in operational communication with the controller.

16. A light fixture according to claim 16, wherein the video display is remote from the light fixture.

17. A light fixture comprising: a fixture body; at least one lamp mounted to the fixture body for emitting a light beam; at least one sound detection device integrally mounted to the fixture body for detecting ambient sound; and a controller in operative communication with the at least one lamp and to the at least one sound detection device for control thereof.

18. A light fixture according claim 17, wherein the controller comprises a memory of predetermined criteria, the controller modulating the light emitted by the at least one lamp based on the memory of predetermined criteria.

19. A light fixture according to any one of claim 17 or 16, wherein the controller controls light emitted by the at least one lamp based on the sound detected by, the sound detection device.

20. A light fixture according to any one of claims 17 to 19, wherein the controller comprises a memory of predetermined criteria, the controller modulating the sound detected by the sound detection device based on the memory of predetermined criteria.

21. A light fixture according to any one of claims 17 to 20, wherein the sound detection device comprises a microphone.

22. A light fixture according to any one of claims 17 to 21, further comprising at least one speaker device integrally mounted to the fixture body for emitting sound, wherein the controller is in operative communication with the at least one speaker device for control thereof.

23. A light fixture according to any one of claims 17 to 22, further comprising at least one image capturing device integrally mounted to the fixture body for capturing an image, wherein the controller is in operative communication with the at least one image capturing device for control thereof.

24. A light fixture according to claim 23, wherein the image capturing device comprises a mini-camera.

25. A light fixture according any one of claim 23 or 24, wherein the controller comprises a memory of predetermined criteria, the controller modulating the images captured by the at least one image capturing device based on the memory of predetermined criteria.

26. A light fixture according to any one of claims 17 to 25, wherein the controller controls light emitted by the at least one lamp based on the sound emitted by the speaker.

27. A light fixture according to any one claims 17 to 26, wherein controller controls sound emitted by the speaker based on the light emitted by the at least one lamp.

28. A light fixture according to any one of claims 23 to 27, wherein the controller controls light emitted by the at least one lamp based on the image captured by the image capturing device.

29. A light fixture according to any one of claims 17 to 28, further comprising thermoelectric elements to decrease heat and energy consumption.

30. A light fixture according any one of claims 17 to 29, further comprising a video display in operational communication with the controller.

31. A light fixture according to claim 30, wherein the video display is remote from the light fixture.

32. A light fixture comprising: a fixture body; at least one lamp mounted to the fixture body for emitting a light beam; at least one image capturing detection device integrally mounted to the fixture body for capturing an image; and a controller in operative communication with the at least one lamp and to the at least one image capturing device for control thereof.

33. A light fixture according to claim 32, wherein the controller comprises a memory of predetermined criteria, the controller modulating the light emitted by the at least one lamp based on the memory of predetermined criteria.

34. A light fixture according to any one of claim 32 or 33, further comprising at least one speaker device integrally mounted to the fixture body for emitting sound, wherein the controller is in operative communication with the at least one speaker for control thereof.

35. A light fixture according to any one of claims 32 to 34, wherein the controller controls light emitted by the at least one lamp based on the sound emitted by the speaker.

36. A light fixture according to any one claims 34 to 35, wherein controller controls sound emitted by the speaker based on the light emitted by the at least one lamp.

37. A light fixture according to any one of claims 32 to 36, further comprising at least one sound detection device integrally mounted to the fixture body for detecting ambient sound, wherein the controller is in operative communication with the at least one sound detection device for control thereof. 38, A light fixture according to claim 37, wherein the controller controls light emitted by at least one lamp based on the sound detected by the sound detection device.

39. A light fixture according to any one of claim 37 or 38, wherein the controller comprises a memory of predetermined criteria, the controller modulating the sound detected by the sound detection device based on the memory of predetermined criteria.

40. A light fixture according to any one of claims 37 to 39, wherein the sound detection device comprises a microphone.

41. A light fixture according to any one of claims 32 to 40, further comprising at least one image capturing device integrally mounted to the fixture body for capturing an image, wherein the controller is in operative communication with the at least one image capturing device for control thereof.

42. A light fixture according to claim 41, wherein the image capturing device comprises a mini-camera.

43. A light fixture according any one of claim 41 or 42, wherein the controller comprises a memory of predetermined criteria, the controller modulating the images captured by the at least one image capturing device based on the memory of predetermined criteria.

44. A light fixture according to any one of claims 41 to 43, wherein the controller controls light emitted by the at least one lamp based on the image captured by the image capturing device.

45. A light fixture according to any one of claims 32 to 44, further comprising thermoelectric elements to decrease heat and energy consumption.

46. A light fixture according any one of claims 32 to 45, further comprising a video display in operational communication with the controller.

47. A light fixture according to claim 46, wherein the video display is remote from the light fixture.

45. A light fixture comprising: a fixture body; at least one lamp mounted to the fixture body for emitting a light beam; at least one speaker device integrally mounted to the fixture body for emitting sound; at least one sound detection device integrally mounted to the fixture body for detecting ambient sound; at least one image capturing detection device integrally mounted to the fixture body for capturing an image; and a controller in operative communication with the at least one lamp, to the at least one speaker, to the at least one sound detection device, and to the at least one image capturing device for control thereof.

49. A light fixture according to claim 48, wherein the controller comprises a memory of predetermined criteria, the controller modulating the light emitted by the at least one lamp based on the memory of predetermined criteria.

50. A light fixture according to any one of claim 48 or 49, wherein the controller controls light emitted by the at least one lamp based on the sound emitted by the speaker.

51. A light fixture according to any one of claims 48 to 50, wherein the controller controls light emitted by at least one lamp based on the sound detected by the sound detection device.

52. A light fixture according to any one of claims 48 to 51, wherein the controller comprises a memory of predetermined criteria, the controller modulating the sound detected by the sound detection device based on the memory of predetermined criteria.

53. A light fixture according to any one of claims 48 to 52, wherein the sound detection device comprises a microphone.

54. A light fixture according to claims 48 to 53, wherein the image capturing device comprises a mini-camera.

55. A light fixture according any one of claims 48 to 54, wherein the controller comprises a memory of predetermined criteria, the controller modulating the images captured by the at least one image capturing device based on the memory of predetermined criteria.

56. A light fixture according to any one of claims 48 to 55, wherein the controller controls light emitted by at least one lamp based on the image captured by the image capturing device.

57. A light fixture according to any one of claims 48 to 56, further comprising thermoelectric elements to decrease heat and energy consumption.

58. A light fixture according any one of claims 48 to 57, further comprising a video display in operational communication with the controller.

59. A light fixture according to claim 58, wherein the video display is remote from the light fixture.

60. A light fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 59, wherein the lamp comprises an LED lamp.

61. A light control system for controlling the light emitted the light fixture of any one of claims 1 to 60, the system comprising: a remote master controller in operative communication with the controller of claims 1 to 60, for receiving information therefrom regarding the operation of any one of the lamp, the speaker device, the sound detection device of the image capturing device and for transmitting a control to signal to the controller in order to modulate the operation of any one of the lamp, the speaker device, the sound detection device, or the image capturing device.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In the appended drawings:

[0026] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the front side of a light fixture with a frosted lens in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the preset description;

[0027] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front side of the light fixture of FIG. 1 with a clear lens in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the preset description;

[0028] FIG. 3 is a perspective front side view of another light fixture in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the preset description;

[0029] FIG. 4 is a perspective front side view of yet another light fixture in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the preset description; and

[0030] FIG. 5 is a perspective front view of still another light fixture in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the preset description; and

[0031] FIG. 6 is a perspective front view of still yet another light fixture in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the preset description.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

[0032] Generally stated and in accordance with an embodiment, there is provided a light fixture comprising a fixture body; at least one lamp mounted to the fixture body such as an LED lamp for emitting a light beam. In one embodiment, at least one speaker device is integrally mounted to the fixture body for emitting sound. In another embodiment, at least one sound detection device is integrally mounted to the fixture body for detecting ambient sound. In another embodiment, at least one image capturing device is integrally mounted to the fixture body for capturing an image. In a further embodiment, any two or all three of the foregoing devices are integrally mounted to the fixture body. A controller is in operative communication with the at least one lamp, to the at least one speaker, to the at least one sound detection device, or to the image capturing device for control thereof, A system is also provided for controlling the light emitted by the light fixtures described herein, this system comprises a master controller for receiving information regarding the operation of the lamps, speaker devices, sound detection devices, or image capturing devices described herein and for transmitting a control signal to the controller described herein for modulating the operation of the lamps, speaker devices, sound detection devices and image capturing devices described herein.

[0033] In an embodiment, there is provided a light fixture comprising a fixture body, at least one lamp mounted to the fixture body for emitting a light beam, at least one speaker device and/or at least one sound detection device and/or at least one image capturing device and/or at least one image projection device and/or at least one particle detection device and/or at least one particles production device Integrally mounted to the fixture body. The speaker device provides for emitting sound. The sound detection device provides for detecting ambient and/or oriented sound. The image capturing device provides for capturing an image or signal. The image projection device for emitting an image or signal. The particle detection device provides for detecting a particle. The particle generating device provides for emitting a particle. A controller is in operative communication with the at least one lamp, to the at least one speaker and/or to the at least one sound detection and/or at least one image capturing device and/or at least one image projection device and/or at least one particle detection device and/or at least one particles production device for control thereof. A system for controlling the light and/or sound emitted by these light fixtures and/or fixture body and/or devices comprises a master controller for receiving information from the controller and for transmitting control signals thereto.

[0034] With reference, to the appended Figures, non-restrictive illustrative embodiments will be herein described so as to further exemplify the disclosure only and by no means limit the scope thereof.

[0035] FIGS. 1 and 2 show a light fixture 10 including a fixture body 12. The fixture body 12 includes LED light lamps 14 mounted along the length thereof for emitting a light beam.

[0036] The fixture body 12 also includes a plurality of speaker devices 16 integrated thereto along the length thereof for emitting sound. Additionally the light fixture 10 may also include a sound detection system in the form of a plurality of sound detection devices 18 such as microphones for example. Moreover, the light fixture 10 may also include image capturing devices 20 in in the form of a plurality of mini-cameras for example.

[0037] The lamps 14, speaker devices 16, the microphones 18 and the mini-cameras 20 are operationally linked to a controller C, The controller C is selected from a variety of integrated or remote microcomputers or computers. The controller provides for controlling and modulating the operation of the lamps 14, speaker devices 16, the microphones 18 and the mini-cameras 20 based on predetermined criteria.

[0038] For example, the controller C may control the lighting emitted by the lamps 14 based on the sound emitted by speakers 18, the sound captured by the microphones 18 or the images captured by the mini-cameras 20.

[0039] The controller C can be inside fixture 10 or fixture body 12 or completely outside (PC, tablet, smart phone and the like devices)

[0040] The light fixture 10 is provided in the form of tubular structure. Theses light fixtures 10 can be assembled within a panel 22 and such provided a light fixture assembly 24 as shown in FIG. 4.

[0041] FIG. 3 shows another example of a light fixture, namely light fixture 10A having a fixture body 12A. The fixture body 12A includes LED light lamps 14A, speaker devices 16A integrated thereto, sound detection devices 18A, and image capturing devices 20A. The foregoing devices are linked to a controller C.

[0042] FIGS. 5 and 6 show light fixtures 10B and 10C having plurality of LED lamps 14B and 14C respectively mounted to their respective fixture bodies 12B and 12C. The fixtures 12B and 12C include respective speakers 16B, 16C, respective microphones 18B, 18C, and respective micro-cameras 20B, 20C.

[0043] Therefore, the present disclosure provides intelligent luminaries or light fixtures. Each luminary may include one or more internal or external speakers via wire or wireless connection. Each luminary may also include one or more external or internal cameras linked thereto via wire or wireless connection, Each luminary may also include one or more external or internal sound devices via wire or wireless connection. Each luminaries, light fixture or fixture body can be used for the interior and/or exterior of the buildings and other structures.

[0044] In a further embodiment, the luminary may include a gas detector in order to detect a gas leak or a fire. In a further embodiment, the image capturing device may be a motion detector. In other embodiments, the luminary may also include devices selected from a hydrometer, pressure detector, a luminosity detector, an infrared system, a temperature detector, a timer, and the like. In an embodiment, the luminary may be used as an intercom. In an embodiment, the luminary may include thermoelectric elements. In another embodiment, the luminary may be used as an exit indicator (arrows on the floor, instructions etc.).

[0045] As such, the luminary may be sues as an emergency, security, communication, music, publicity or surveillance (visual and sound) system, The luminary security system may be directional or bidirectional (alarm sound, flashing, facial recognition, thermal reconnaissance) and be linked to a central system. The luminary communications system may be directional or bidirectional (audio and visual input or output). Bidirectional sound communication is provided by microphones, speakers, sirens and the like. Bidirectional visual communication is provided by cameras, projectors, lasers and light modulation (intensity, colour, flashing etc.). The luminary provides for easily installing a plurality of cameras in order to monitor movement, position and events. Bidirectional non visual communication is provided by radar or others emitting devices as is known in the art. Communication can be made from and/or to humans, animals, controllers or others luminaries.

[0046] The luminary may provide for varying the intensity, colour, color temperature, color rendering index of the light emitted or to flash.

[0047] The luminary may be linked via wire or wireless connection to other communications, security, production or control equipment.

[0048] The luminary may be a single integrated piece or be modular and constructed of assembled and interchangeable components. The components may be internal or external and connected together via wire or wireless communication.

[0049] The luminary may be in the form of an interrupter, a wall electrical outlet, a junction box and the like, in order to communicate bidirectional information.

[0050] The luminary may be used in all kinds of sites, such as old or new building that do not offer passages for passing additional wiring and that can contain asbestos and as such holes in walls, floors and ceilings cannot be easily made.

[0051] The luminary and/or components may be a retrofit kit or a complete new fixture and/or components.

[0052] The luminary may be used to feed external components (USB, HDMI, display ports and the like) in order to recharge cellular phones, tablet PC or others; feed publicity screens; cameras; alarms and the like.

[0053] A plurality of luminaries can communicate with each other (e.g. mesh networking).

[0054] The various components of the luminaries may be seamlessly constructed on the body thereof in order to provide a smooth design surface.

[0055] In an embodiment, the some of the luminaries of a plurality of assembled luminaries do not emit light.

[0056] The light fixtures or luminaries may be provided in any new form including the traditional form of lighting fixtures, lamps, tubes or bulbs,

[0057] The tube luminaries may be provided in various configurations as is known in the art. These tubes may be powered by either side, one side or both sides and can include or not a ballast, a driver or a controller (internal or external).

[0058] The luminaries herein may interact directly or indirectly with other components in a home, a building, a site, a community, or an intelligent city.

[0059] An advantage of the present luminaries is that they use already existing sources of electricity and that no new power wiring is necessary for their installation. For a new construction, it uses planned sources for lighting or related equipment.

[0060] The various features described herein can be combined in a variety of ways within the context of the present disclosure so as to provide still other embodiments, As such, the embodiments are not mutually exclusive. Moreover, the embodiments discussed herein need not include all of the features and elements illustrated and/or described and thus partial combinations of features can also be contemplated. Furthermore, embodiments with less features than those described can also be Contemplated. It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and parts illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described hereinabove. The disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced in various ways. It is also to be understood that the phraseology or terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and not limitation. Hence, although the present disclosure has been provided hereinabove by way of non-restrictive illustrative embodiments thereof, it can be modified, without departing from the scope, spirit and nature thereof and of the appended claims.