Led bulb for general and low intensity light
AssigneeCalvin Hugh Watson
InventorsCalvin Hugh Watson, Cheryl Lynn Heinsohn
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AssigneeCalvin Hugh Watson
InventorsCalvin Hugh Watson, Cheryl Lynn Heinsohn
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A bimodal light emitting diode (LED) light bulb, method, and system having a form factor compatible with industry standard light bulb sockets provides general lighting when power is received via one or more light bulb electrical contacts, then as a different luminosity when power is removed from the contacts. A first subset of LEDs is powerable via the contacts for general light, while a second subset of LEDs is powerable via an energy storage device. Both subsets of LEDs are packaged in a replaceable light bulb. The energy storage device may comprise a capacitor or battery which may be charged when power is supplied via the contacts. In one embodiment, power to LEDs is controlled by a timer, motion sensor, light sensor, sound sensor, dimmer, voltage sensor, or manual switch. In another embodiment, an ambience generator emits fragrance or background sound. In another embodiment, LEDs are individually replaceable.
A light bulb comprising:
A light bulb comprising:
In a system comprising a light bulb with a light bulb base having a form factor compatible with at least one industry standard light bulb socket, and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), a method comprising:
A light bulb system comprising:
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