# US 10,873,997 B2 · Voice controlled artificial intelligent smart illumination device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,873,997 B2 - Document ID: US10873997B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/517,458 - Filed: 2019-07-19 - Published: 2019-11-07 - Granted: 2020-12-22 - Earliest claimed: 2013-08-01 - Applicants: Fong-min Chang; Chih-Cheng Tai - Inventors: Fong-min Chang; Chih-Cheng Tai - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10873997B2 ## CPC - H05B 47/12: by detecting audible sound - H05B 47/185: via power line carrier transmission - H05B 47/197: {Sound control or voice control} - H05B 45/30: Driver circuits - H05B 47/19: via wireless transmission - H05B 47/1965: {using handheld communication devices} - Y02B 20/40: Control techniques providing energy savings, e.g. smart controller or presence detection - H05B: ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL - Y02B: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS ## Abstract The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for controlling an artificial intelligent smart illumination device, such as a light bulb, LED light, or the like. In one embodiment, a switching circuit for providing switchable power to the illumination device, and a processing circuit coupled to the switching circuit, for detecting one or more power toggles of the power received by the male base, and for controlling illumination of the illumination device based on the detection of one or more detected toggles (e.g., switches) is disclosed. The disclosure includes an artificial intelligent system, which can determine a lighting status based on the user's preference, living behaviors, time of a day, energy efficiency, energy costs, and any other light using conditions and factors. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A smart lighting system comprising: a) an illuminating device having i) one or more switchable controllers; ii) a switching circuit for providing switchable power to the illuminating device; and iii) a processing circuit, coupled to the switching circuit, wherein the processing circuit is configured by the one or more switchable controllers to instantly turn-ON or turn-OFF the illuminating device when receiving a switching signal, wherein the processing circuit is configured to instantly turn-OFF the illuminating device when detecting an initial power-up signal; and b) a voice command receiver signally coupling with the illuminating device, wherein the voice command receiver is configured to identify a user's voice switching command and generate the switching signal to turn-On or turn-OFF the illuminating device in responding to the user's voice switching command. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The smart lighting system of claim 1, wherein the illuminating device comprises an user interface having a switch to control the one or more switchable controllers. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The smart lighting system of claim 2, wherein the user interface comprises an ON/OFF physical switch. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The smart lighting system of claim 2, wherein the user interface comprises a push button switch. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The smart lighting system of claim 2, wherein the user interface comprises a rotary switch. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The smart lighting system of claim 1, wherein the illuminating device comprises a LED, an incandescent light bulb, a light tube, or a CFL bulb. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The smart lighting system of claim 1, wherein the voice command receiver comprises a smart home device. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The smart lighting system of claim 1, wherein the voice command receiver is signally coupled with a smart home controlling hub. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The smart lighting system of claim 1, wherein the voice command receiver is configured to generate signals simulating a predetermined number of power switches of a wall switch. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The smart lighting system of claim 1, wherein the voice command receiver is configured to generate a predetermined number of power switches of a wall switch in responding to the identified user's voice switching command. ### Claim 11 A smart lighting device comprising: a) two or more switchable positions corresponding to at least two respective illuminating statuses; and b) a processing circuit, configured to receive switch instruction signal from a voice command receiver, wherein the processing circuit is configured by a switchable controller to instantly energize or de-energize an illuminating component based on the switch instruction signal, wherein the switch instruction signal comprises a predetermined number of power switch generated in response to a voice command received by the voice command receiver, wherein the processing circuit is configured to instantly turn-OFF the illuminating device when detecting an initial power-up signal. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The smart lighting device of claim 11, wherein the illuminating component comprises a light bulb. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The smart lighting device of claim 11, wherein the at least two respective illuminating statuses comprises ON and OFF. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The smart lighting device of claim 11, wherein the voice command receiver comprises an artificial intelligent software to control the illuminating device based on an environmental condition. ### Claim 15 A method of controlling a lighting device comprising: a) defining each of lighting states of an illuminating component of the lighting device based on a user's setting of switchable positions on the lighting device, wherein each of the switchable positions corresponds to at least one of power switches; b) energizing or de-energizing the illuminating component based on a detected power switch that corresponds to the user's setting of the switchable positions; and c) generating a control signal corresponding to a predetermined number of the power switches by a voice command device, wherein the control signal is configured to instantly turn-OFF the illuminating component when detecting an initial power-up signal. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, further comprising performing a voice command to switch ON or OFF the illuminating device on a smart phone. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein the energizing or de-energizing comprises turning ON or OFF of the illuminating component. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein the defining each of the lighting states is performed by using a user interface on a light bulb or light tube. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The method of claim 18, wherein the user interface comprises an ON/OFF switch. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) The method of claim 18, wherein the user interface comprises multiple switches. ### Claim 21 A smart light system comprising: a) a receiver coupled with a power source and configured to receive a control signal from a voice command device; b) a transmitter coupled with the receiver and convers the control signal received at the receiver to a switch signal; and c) one or more lighting devices, wherein each of the lighting devices contains a setting switch for defining the illuminating status corresponding to a predetermined power switch number, wherein the setting switch is configured to instantly turn-OFF the illuminating component when detecting an initial power-up signal. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The smart light system of claim 21, wherein the receiver is structured to be installed on a wall. ### Claim 23 (depends on 21) The smart light system of claim 21, wherein the receiver is configured to receive a wireless control signal from an IoT (internet-of-thing) device. ### Claim 24 (depends on 21) The smart light system of claim 21, wherein the voice command device comprises a smart phone. ### Claim 25 (depends on 21) The smart light system of claim 21, wherein the smart light system comprises an artificial intelligent software. ### Claim 26 (depends on 25) The smart light system of claim 25, wherein the artificial intelligent software determines a light status based on each user's specific preference. ### Claim 27 (depends on 25) The smart light system of claim 25, wherein the artificial intelligent software determines a light status based on an environmental condition. ### Claim 28 (depends on 27) The smart light system of claim 27, wherein the environmental condition comprises a time of a day. ### Claim 29 (depends on 25) The smart light system of claim 25, wherein the artificial intelligent software determines a light status based on event occurring in a building.