DESC:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to a smart lighting system and more particularly, relates to the smart lighting system having a pair of switches operable in a two-way arrangement to operate at least one light source and provided with indicators for indicating an operating state of such light source.

BACKGROUND

Generally, staircase electrical connections are employed to enable a user to operate a light source by using more than one electrical switch, also known as, a two-way switch. The two-way switch includes a first switch and a second switch, where the second switch is disposed at a distance with respect to the first switch. For example, the first switch is positioned at a lowest stair of a staircase for switching ON the light source. Similarly, the second switch is positioned at a highest stair of the staircase for switching OFF the light source. Such switches are electrically connected in a manner that the light source can be switched ON or switched OFF by operating any of the switches. Similarly, such staircase electrical connections are also deployed in enclosed spaces, such as bedrooms, to switch ON the light source using a switch in a vicinity of an entry of the room and, to switch OFF the light source using a switch in a vicinity of a bed located within the room.

Nowadays, it is quite evident that a lot of efforts are being made to achieve automation in our routine activities in order to ensure comfort and convenience for consumers. In view of the same, with the advancement in technology, the light source may be operated by various smart two-way switches. The light source is capable of communicatively coupling with at least one electronic device, such as a smartphone. Thus, the light source may be operated also by the electronic device.
Conventionally, each of the smart two-way switches has an indicator that indicates an operating state of each of the smart two-way switches.

However, the configuration of the smart two-way switches having the indicator has limitations. The indicator shows the operating status of each of the smart two-way switches irrespective of the operating status of the light source. For instance, the light source is provided near the staircase. Further, the smart two-way switches include a first switch and a second switch to operate the light source. The first switch is disposed of near one end of the stairs and the second switch is disposed of at another end of the stairs. So, when, the user presses the first switch, provided near the one end of the stairs, to switch ON the light source, at that instance, the indicator in the first switch also glows. Further, when the user switches OFF the light source from the second switch, provided at another end of the stairs, at that instance, the indicator of the first switch still glows irrespective of the operating state of the light source. This raises problems for the user while accessing the smart two-way switches. The user might get confused about the operating state of the light source. Hence, there is a requirement to provide a smart lighting system having the smart two-way switches with the indicator, where the indicator glows with respect to the operating state of the light source.

SUMMARY

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.

The present disclosure aims to provide a smart lighting system having smart two-way switches, where each of the smart two-way switches (referred to here as a pair of switches) has an indicator unit that indicates an operating status of the light irrespective of the operating status of each of the smart two-way switches.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a smart lighting system, that has, at least one light source, a pair of switches, a first set of relays, a second set of relays, and indicator units, is disclosed. The pair of smart switches are connected to each other and the at least one light source. The pair of switches comprises a first switch and a second switch. Each of the first switch and the second switch is adapted to be actuated to operate the at least one light source in one of an ON state and an OFF state. The first set of relays is disposed in the first switch and adapted to be operated by the actuation of the first switch. The second set of relays is disposed in the second switch. The second set of relays is electrically connected to the first set of relays. The second set of relays is adapted to be operated by the actuation of the second switch. One of the first set of relays is operated in an operating state opposite to an operating state of one of the second set of relays to operate the at least one light source in the ON state. Further, one of the first set of relays is operated in an operating state same as an operating state of one of the second set of relays to operate the at least one light source in the OFF state. The indicator units are disposed in each of the first switch and the second switch. The indicator units are electrically connected with one of the first set of relays and the second set of relays and is adapted to indicate one of the ON state and the OFF state of the at least one light source.

The present disclosure ensures a simple configuration of the smart lighting system having the indicator units, where the indicator units indicate one of the ON state and the OFF state of the at least one light source irrespective of the operating status of each of the pair of switches.

To further clarify the advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 illustrates a smart lighting system having a pair of switches, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2A illustrates a schematic view of the pair of switches, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2B illustrates a same operating state of a first set of relays and a second set of relays of the pair of switches, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2C illustrates a different operating state of the first set of relays and the second set of relays of the pair of switches, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2D illustrates the same operating state of the first set of relays and the second set of relays of the pair of switches, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

Figure 3 illustrates a block diagram of the smart lighting system with at least an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, a plurality of components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skilled in the art to which invention belongs. The system and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

For example, the term “some” as used herein may be understood as “none” or “one” or “more than one” or “all.” Therefore, the terms “none,” “one,” “more than one,” “more than one, but not all” or “all” would fall under the definition of “some.” It should be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that the terminology and structure employed herein is for describing, teaching, and illuminating some embodiments and their specific features and elements and therefore, should not be construed to limit, restrict or reduce the spirit and scope of the present disclosure in any way.

For example, any terms used herein such as, “includes,” “comprises,” “has,” “consists,” and similar grammatical variants do not specify an exact limitation or restriction, and certainly do not exclude the possible addition of a plurality of features or elements, unless otherwise stated. Further, such terms must not be taken to exclude the possible removal of the plurality of the listed features and elements, unless otherwise stated, for example, by using the limiting language including, but not limited to, “must comprise” or “needs to include.”

Whether or not a certain feature or element was limited to being used only once, it may still be referred to as “plurality of features” or “plurality of elements” or “at least one feature” or “at least one element.” Furthermore, the use of the terms “plurality of” or “at least one” feature or element do not preclude there being none of that feature or element, unless otherwise specified by limiting language including, but not limited to, “there needs to be plurality of...” or “plurality of elements is required.”

Unless otherwise defined, all terms and especially any technical and/or scientific terms, used herein may be taken to have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person ordinarily skilled in the art.

Reference is made herein to some “embodiments.” It should be understood that an embodiment is an example of a possible implementation of any features and/or elements of the present disclosure. Some embodiments have been described for the purpose of explaining plurality of the potential ways in which the specific features and/or elements of the proposed disclosure fulfil the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.

Use of the phrases and/or terms including, but not limited to, “a first embodiment,” “a further embodiment,” “an alternate embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “multiple embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “other embodiments,” “further embodiment”, “furthermore embodiment”, “additional embodiment” or other variants thereof do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, plurality of particular features and/or elements described in connection with plurality of embodiments may be found in one embodiment, or may be found in more than one embodiment, or may be found in all embodiments, or may be found in no embodiments. Although plurality of features and/or elements may be described herein in the context of only a single embodiment, or in the context of more than one embodiment, or in the context of all embodiments, the features and/or elements may instead be provided separately or in any appropriate combination or not at all. Conversely, any features and/or elements described in the context of separate embodiments may alternatively be realized as existing together in the context of a single embodiment.

Any particular and all details set forth herein are used in the context of some embodiments and therefore should not necessarily be taken as limiting factors to the proposed disclosure.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

For the sake of clarity, the first digit of a reference numeral of each component of the present disclosure is indicative of the Figure number, in which the corresponding component is shown. For example, reference numerals starting with digit “1” are shown at least in Figure 1. Similarly, reference numerals starting with digit “2” are shown at least in Figure 2.

Figure 1 illustrates a smart lighting system 100 having a pair of switches 102, 106, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The smart lighting system 100 may be employed in houses, corporate buildings, and similar premises for operating various electronic devices and electrical appliances, such as household appliances. In the illustrated embodiment, the smart lighting system 100 comprises the pair of switches 102, 106. The pair of switches 102, 106 may be embodied as smart two-way switches, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

The smart lighting system 100 may be employed to switch ON and/or switch OFF the operation of the electrical devices and/or the electrical appliances through the pair of switches 102, 106. Referring to Figure 1, the smart lighting system 100 may include but is not limited to, the pair of switches 102, 106, and at least one light source 104.

In an embodiment, the pair of switches 102, 106 is connected with each other and the at least one light source 104. The pair of switches 102, 106 comprises a first switch 102 and a second switch 106. Each of the first switch 102 and the second switch 106 is adapted to be actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in one of an ON state and an OFF state. Further, the first switch 102 and the second switch 106 are embodied as the smart two-way switches. The second switch 106 is disposed at a distance from the first switch 102.

Figure 2A illustrates a schematic view of the pair of switches 102, 106, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2B illustrates a same operating state of a first set of relays 202, 204 and a second set of relays 212, 210 of the pair of switches 102, 106, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2C illustrates a different operating state of the first set of relays 202, 204 and the second set of relays 212, 210 of the pair of switches 102, 106, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2D illustrates the same operating state of the first set of relays 202, 204 and the second set of relays 212, 210 of the pair of switches 102, 106, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 illustrates a block diagram of the smart lighting system 100 with at least an electronic device 304, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the first switch 102 may include an indicator unit 206 and the second switch 106 may include an indicator unit 208.

The indicator units 206, 208 are disposed in each of the first switch 102 and the second switch 106. The indicator units 206, 208 are electrically connected with one of the first set of relays 202, 206 and the second set of relays 212, 210. The indicator units 206, 208 are adapted to indicate one of the ON state and the OFF state of the at least one light source 104.

Referring to Figures 2A and 2B, the first switch 102 includes the first set of relays 202, 204. In particular, the first set of relays 202, 204 is disposed in the first switch 102 and is adapted to be operated by the actuation of the first switch 102. Similarly, the second set of relays 212, 210 is disposed in the second switch 106. The second set of relays 212, 210 is electrically connected with the first set of relays 202, 204. The second set of relays 212, 210 is adapted to be operated by the actuation of the second switch 106.

Further, one of the first set of relays 202, 204 is operated in an operating state opposite to an operating state of one of the second set of relays 212, 210 to operate the at least one light source 104 in the ON state. In particular, one of a first relay 202 and a second relay 204 of the set of first relays 202, 204 is operated in the operating state opposite to the operating state of one of a first relay 212 and a second relay 210 of the second set of relays 212, 210. Further, the operating state of the first relay 202 is the same as the operating state of the second relay 210 of the second set of relays 212, 210. The operating state of the second relay 204 is the same as the operating state the first relay 212 of the second set of relays 212, 210. This configuration of the first set of relays 202, 204 and the second set of relays 212, 210 operates the at least one light source 104 in the ON state.

In an embodiment, when the first switch 102 is actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in the OFF state, then, subsequently, the at least one light source 104 may be operated in the ON state by actuating one of the first switch 102 and the second switch 106. In particular, when the at least one light source 104 is operated in the OFF state by the first switch 102, then, the first switch 102 is actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in the ON state from the OFF state. Further, the first relay 202 of the first set of relays 202, 204 is operated in the operating state opposite to the operating state of the first relay 212 of the second set of relays 212, 210. Further, the second relay 204 of the first set of relays 202, 204 is operated in the operating state opposite to the operating state of the second relay 214 of the second set of relays 212, 210 to operate the at least one light source in the ON state from the OFF state.

Referring to Figure 2B and Figure 2D, initially, each of first set of relays 202, 204 and the second set of relays 212, 210 are in the same operating state. In an embodiment, the first relay 202 and the second relay 204 of the first set of relays 202, 204 may be in an OFF state and an ON state, respectively. Similarly, the first relay 212 and the second relay 210 of the second set of relays 212, 210 may be in an OFF state and an ON state, respectively. In another embodiment, the first relay 202 and the second relay 204 of the first set of relays 202, 204 may be in an ON state and an OFF state, respectively. Similarly, the first relay 212 and the second relay 210 of the second set of relays 212, 210 may be in an ON state and an OFF state respectively, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 2A and 2C, in an embodiment, the first switch 102 is actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in the ON state from the OFF state. Further, the first relay 202 and the second relay 204 of the first set of relays 202, 204 changes into the ON state and the OFF state, respectively. Further, the first relay 212 and the second relay 210 of the set of second relays 212, 210 remain in the OFF state and the ON state, respectively. The first relay 202 receives a current and transfers the current to the at least one light source 104. Further, the current is transferred to the second relay 210 of the set of second relays 212, 214 thus completing the circuit. Therefore, the at least one light source 104 receives the current and operates in the ON state, where the at least one light source 104 starts glowing. Simultaneously, the current is transferred to the indicator units 206, 208, respectively. Thus, the indicator units 206, 208 indicate the ON state of the at least one light source 104, in the pair of switches 102, 106, providing an actual status of the at least one light source 104 and visually assisting the user in identifying the status of the at least one light source 104.

In an embodiment, the second switch 106 is actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in the ON state from the OFF state, where the at least one light source 104 is operated in the OFF state by the first switch 102. Further, the first relay 212 of the second set of relays 212, 210 is operated in the operating state opposite to the operating state of the first relay 202 of the first set of relays 202, 204. Further, the second relay 210 of the second set of relays 212, 210 is operated in the operating state opposite to the operating state of the second relay 204 of the first set of relays 202, 204 to operate the at least one light source 104 in the ON state from the OFF state.

In particular, referring to Figures 2B and 2D, initially, the first set of relays 202, 204 and the second set of relays 212, 210 are in the same operating state. In an embodiment, the second switch 106 is actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in the ON state from the OFF state, where the at least one light source 104 is operated in the OFF state by the first switch 102. Referring to Figures 2A and 2C, further, the first relay 212 and the second relay 210 of the second set of relays 212, 210 change into the ON state and the OFF state, respectively. Further, the first relay 202 and the second relay 204 of the set of first relays 202, 204 remain in the OFF state and the ON state, respectively. The first relay 212 receives the current and transfers the current to the at least one light source 104. Further, the current is transferred to the second relay 204 of the set of first relays 202, 204 thus completing the circuit. Therefore, the at least one light source 104 receives the current and operates in the ON state, where the at least one light source 104 starts glowing. Simultaneously, the current is transferred to the indicator units 206, 208, respectively. Thus, the indicator units 206, 208 indicate the ON state of the at least one light source 104, in the pair of switches 102, 106, providing the actual status of the at least one light source 104 and visually assisting the user in identifying the status of the at least one light source 104.

Further, in an embodiment, one of the first set of relays 202, 204 is operated in the operating state same as the operating state of one of the second set of relays 212, 210 to operate the at least one light source 104 in the OFF state. In particular, one of the first relay 202 and the second relay 204 of the first set of relays 202, 204 is operated in the operating state same as the operating state of one of the first relay 212 and the second relay 210 of the second set of relays 212, 210, to operate the at least one light source 104 in the OFF state.

In an embodiment, when the first switch 102 is actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in the ON state, then, the at least one light source 104 may be operated in the OFF state by actuating one of the first switch 102 and the second switch 106. In an embodiment, the first switch 102 is actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in the OFF state from the ON state, where the at least one light source 104 is operated in the ON state by the first switch 102. Further, the first relay 202 of the first set of relays 202, 204 is operated. The first relay 202 of the first set of relays 202, 204 is operated in the operating state same as the operating state of the first relay 212 of the second set of relays 212, 210. The second relay 204 of the first set of relays 202, 204 is operated in the operating state same as the operating state of the second relay 210 of the second set of relays 212, 210 to operate the at least one light source 104 in the OFF state from the ON state.

In particular, initially, the each of first set of relays 202, 204, and the second set of relays 212, 210 are in the opposite operating state. In an embodiment, Referring to Figure 2C, the first relay 202 and the second relay 204 of the first set of relays 202, 204 may be in the ON state and the OFF state respectively. Similarly, the first relay 212 and the second relay 210 of the second set of relays 212, 210 may be in the OFF state and the ON state respectively. In another embodiment, the first relay 202 and the second relay 204 of the first set of relays 202, 204 may be in the OFF state and the ON state respectively. Similarly, the first relay 212 and the second relay 210 of the second set of relays 212, 210 may be in the ON state and the OFF state respectively, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

In an embodiment, the first switch 102 is actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in the OFF state from the ON state, where the at least one light source 104 is operated in the ON state by the first switch 102. The first relay 202 and the second relay 204 of the first set of relays 202, 204 changes into the OFF state and the ON state, respectively (referring to Figure 2B). Further, the first relay 212 and the second relay 210 of the set of second relays 212, 210 remain in the OFF state and the ON state, respectively (referring to Figure 2B). Thus, the current is not transferred within the first switch 102. Therefore, the indicator units 206, 208 do not receive the current and hence do not glow. Thus, the indicator units 206, 208 indicate the OFF state of the at least one light source, in the pair of switches 102, 106, providing the actual status of the at least one light source 104 and visually assisting the user in identifying the status of the at least one light source 104.

In an embodiment, the second switch 106 is actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in the OFF state from the ON state, where the at least one light source 104 is operated in the ON state by the first switch 102. Further, the first relay 212 of the second set of relays 212, 210 is operated in the operating state same as the operating state of the first relay 202 of the first set of relays 202, 204. Further, the second relay 210 of the second set of relays 212, 210 is operated in the operating state same as the operating state of the second relay 204 of the first set of relays 202, 204 to operate the at least one light source 104 in the OFF state from the ON state.

In particular, referring to Figure 2C, initially, the first set of relays 202, 204 and the second set of relays 212, 210 are in the opposite operating state. The concept of the opposite operating status has already been discussed previously, thus, not describing the same for the sake of brevity. In an embodiment, the second switch 106 is actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in the OFF state from the ON state, where the at least one light source 104 is operated in the ON state by the first switch 102. The first relay 212 and the second relay 210 of the second set of relays 212, 210 change into the ON state and the OFF state, respectively (referring to Figure 2D). Further, the first relay 202 and the second relay 204 of the set of first relays 202, 204 remain in the ON state and the OFF state, respectively (referring to Figure 2D). Thus, the current is not transferred within the second switch 106. Therefore, the indicator units 206, 208 do not receive the current and hence do not glow. Thus, the indicator units 206, 208 indicates the OFF state of the at least one light source 104, in the pair of switches 102, 106, providing the actual status of the at least one light source 104 and visually assisting the user to identify the status of the at least one light source 104.

Further, in an embodiment, the second switch 106 from the pair of switches 102, 106 is configured to operate the at least one light source in one of the ON state and the OFF state. The constructional and operational details of the second switch 106 are the same as the first switch 102 explained in the abovementioned paragraphs.

In particular, when the second switch 106 is actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in the ON state, then, subsequently, the at least one light source 104 may be operated in the OFF state by actuating one of the first switch 102 and the second switch 106. In a scenario, when the second switch 106 is actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in the ON state, then, the at least one light source 104 may be operated in the OFF state by actuating one of the first switch 102 and the second switch 106. Further, the operating state of the first set of relays 202, 204 may be the same as the operating status of the second set of relays 212, 210. For instance, the operating state of the first set of relays 202, 204 may be in the ON state and the OFF state, respectively. Similarly, the operating status of the second set of relays 212, 210 may be also in the ON state and the OFF state, respectively. In another embodiment, the operating state of the first set of relays 202, 204 may be in the OFF state and the ON state, respectively. Similarly, the operating status of the second set of relays 212, 210 may be also in the OFF state and the ON state, respectively. Thus, the current is not transferred within the pair of switches 102, 106. Therefore, the indicator units 206, 208 do not receive the current and hence do not glow. Thus, the indicator units 206, 208 indicate the OFF state of the at least one light source 104, in the pair of switches 102, 106, providing the actual status of the at least one light source 104 and visually assisting the user in identifying the status of the at least one light source 104.

Similarly, when the second switch 106 is actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in the OFF state, then, subsequently, the at least one light source 104 may be operated in the ON state by actuating one of the first switch 102 and the second switch 106. In a scenario, when the second switch 106 is actuated to operate the at least one light source 104 in the ON state, then, the at least one light source 104 may be operated in the OFF state by actuating by one of the first switch 102 and the second switch 106. Further, the operating state of the first set of relays 202, 204 may be opposite to the operating status of the second set of relays 212, 210. For instance, the operating state of the first set of relays 202, 204 may be in the ON state and the OFF state, respectively. Similarly, the operating status of the second set of relays 212, 210 may be in the OFF state and the ON state, respectively. In another embodiment, the operating state of the first set of relays 202, 204 may be in the OFF state and the ON state, respectively. Similarly, the operating status of the second set of relays 212, 210 may be also in the ON state and the OFF state, respectively. Therefore, the at least one light source 104 receives the current and operates in the ON state, where the at least one light source 104 starts glowing. Simultaneously, the current is transferred to the indicator units 206, 208, respectively. Thus, the indicator units 206, 208 indicate the ON state of the at least one light source 104, in the pair of switches 102, 106, providing the actual status of the at least one light source 104 and visually assisting the user in identifying the status of the at least one light source 104.

Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the pair of switches 102, 106 is coupled with a control unit 302. In particular, the control unit 302 is connected with each of the pair of switches 102, 106. In an embodiment, the control unit 302 is configured to determine the actuating status of each of the first switch 102 and the second switch 106. The actuating status is indicative of one of an OFF state and an ON state of each of the first switch 102 and the second switch 106 and the operating status of one of the first set of relays 202, 204, and the second set of relays 212, 210. Further, the control unit 302 is in communication with at least one electronic device 304. The control unit 302 is configured to transmit information indicative of the actuating status of each of the first switch 102 and the second switch 106 to the at least one electronic device 304. Accordingly, the at least one electronic device 304 is adapted to operate the at least one light source 104 in one of the ON state and the OFF state. In particular, the at least one electronic device 304 is adapted to display the information indicative of the actuating status of each of the first switch 102 and the second switch 106. Further, the at least one electronic device 304 is adapted to generate a schedule to operate the at least one light source 104 in one of the ON state and the OFF state. The at least one electronic device 304 is adapted to operate the at least one light source 104 based on the information indicative of the actuating status of each of the first switch 102 and the second switch 106.

As would be gathered, the present disclosure ensures the smart lighting system 100 having the pair of switches 102, 106 and the indicator unit 206, 208, where the pair of switches 102, 106 are the smart two-way switches. Further, the indicator units 206, 208 indicate one of the ON state and the OFF state of the at least one light source 104 irrespective of the operating status of each of the pair of switches 102, 106. The present configuration ensures ease of showing the actuating status of the pair of switches 102, 106 and visually assists the user in identifying the status of the at least one light source 104. The present configuration also eliminates a requirement of additional components, thus making a cost-effective system 100.

While specific language has been used to describe the present subject matter, any limitations arising on account thereto, are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein. The drawings and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. ,CLAIMS:1. A smart lighting system (100) comprising:
at least one light source (104);
a pair of switches (102, 106) connected with each other and with the at least one light source (104), wherein the pair of switches (102, 106) comprises a first switch (102) and a second switch (106), each of the first switch (102) and the second switch (106) adapted to be actuated to operate the at least one light source (104) in one of an ON state and an OFF state;
a first set of relays (202, 204) disposed in the first switch (102) and adapted to be operated by the actuation of the first switch (102);
a second set of relays (212, 210) disposed in the second switch (106) and electrically connected with the first set of relays (202, 204), the second set of relays (212, 210) adapted to be operated by the actuation of the second switch (106), wherein
one of the first set of relays (202, 204) is operated in an operating state opposite to an operating state of one of the second set of relays (212, 210) to operate the at least one light source (104) in the ON state,
one of the first set of relays (202, 204) is operated in an operating state same as an operating state of one of the second set of relays (212, 210) to operate the at least one light source (104) in the OFF state, and
an indicator unit (206, 208) disposed in each of the first switch (102) and the second switch (106), and electrically connected with one of the first set of relays (202, 204) and the second set of relays (212, 210), wherein the indicator unit (206, 208) is adapted to indicate one of the ON state and the OFF state of the at least one light source (104).

2. The smart lighting system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first switch (102) and the second switch (106) are embodied as smart two-way switches, wherein the second switch (106) is disposed at a distance from the first switch (102).

3. The smart lighting system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of relays (202, 204) comprises a first relay (202) and a second relay (204), wherein
one of the first relay (202) and the second relay (204) of the first set of relays (202, 204) is operated in the operating state opposite to the operating state of one of a first relay (212) and a second relay (210) of the second set of relays (212, 210), to operate the at least one light source (104) in the ON state, and
similarly, one of the first relay (202) and the second relay (204) of the first set of relays (202, 204) is operated in the operating state same to the operating state of one of the first relay (212) and the second relay (210) of the second set of relays (212, 210), to operate the at least one light source (104) in the OFF state.

4. The smart lighting system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
the at least one light source (104) is operated in the OFF state by actuating one of the first switch (102) and the second switch (106), when the first switch (102) is actuated to operate the at least one light source (104) in the ON state; and
the at least one light source (104) is operated in the ON state by actuating one of the first switch (102) and the second switch (106) when the first switch (102) is actuated to operate the at least one light source (104) in the OFF state.

5. The smart lighting system (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein
when the first switch (102) is actuated to operate the at least one light source (104) in the OFF state from the ON state, where the at least one light source (104) is operated in the ON state by the first switch (102), then, a first relay (202) of the first set of relays (202, 204) is operated in the operating state same to the operating state of a first relay (212) of the second set of relays (212, 210), in a manner that a second relay (204) of the first set of relays (202, 204) is operated in the operating state same to the operating state of a second relay (210) of the second set of relays (212, 210) to operate the at least one light source (104) in the OFF state from the ON state, and
when the second switch (106) is actuated to operate the at least one light source (104) in the OFF state from the ON state, where the at least one light source (104) is operated in the ON state by the first switch (102), then, the first relay (212) of the second set of relays (212, 210) is operated in the operating state same to the operating state of the first relay (202) of the first set of relays (202, 204), in a manner that, the second relay (210) of the second set of relays (212, 210) is operated in the operating state same to the operating state of the second relay (204) of the first set of relays (202, 204) to operate the at least one light source (104) in the OFF state from the ON state.

6. The smart lighting system (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein
when the first switch (102) is actuated to operate the at least one light source (104) in the ON state from the OFF state, where the at least one light source (104) is operated in the OFF state by the first switch (102), a first relay (202) of the first set of relays (202, 204) is operated in the operating state opposite to the operating state of a first relay (212) of the second set of relays (212, 210), in a manner that a second relay (204) of the first set of relays (202, 204) is operated in the operating state opposite to the operating state of a second relay (210) of the second set of relays (212, 210) to operate the at least one light source (104) in the ON state from the OFF state, and
when the second switch (106) is actuated to operate the at least one light source (104) in the ON state from the OFF state, where the at least one light source (104) is operated in the OFF state by the first switch (102), then, the first relay (212) of the second set of relays (212, 210) is operated in the operating state opposite to the operating state of the first relay (202) of the first set of relays (202, 204), in a manner that, the second relay (210) of the second set of relays (212, 210) is operated in the operating state opposite to the operating state of the second relay (204) of the first set of relays (202, 204) to operate the at least one light source (104) in the ON state from the OFF state.

7. The smart lighting system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
the at least one light source (104) is operated in the OFF state by actuating one of the first switch (102) and the second switch (106), when the second switch (106) is actuated to operate the at least one light source (104) in the ON state; and
the at least one light source (104) is operated in the ON state by actuating one of the first switch (102) and the second switch (106), when the second switch (106) is actuated to operate the at least one light source (106) in the OFF state.

8. The smart lighting system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a control unit (302) connected with each of the pair switches (102, 106), wherein the control unit (302) is configured to:
determine the actuating status of each of the first switch (102) and the second switch (106), wherein the actuating status is indicative of one of an OFF state and an ON state of each of the first switch (102) and the second switch (106) and the operating status of one of the first set of relays (202, 204) and the second set of relays (212, 210).

9. The smart lighting system (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the control unit (302) is in communication with at least one electronic device (304) and, is configured to transmit information indicative of the actuating status of each of the first switch (102) and the second switch (106) to the at least one electronic device (304) and accordingly, the at least one electronic device (304) adapted to operate the at least one light source (104) in one of the ON state and the OFF state.

10. The smart lighting system (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the at least one electronic device (304) is adapted to display the information indicative of the actuating status of each of the first switch (102) and the second switch (106).

11. The smart lighting system (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the at least one electronic device (304) is adapted to generate a schedule to operate at least one the at least one light source (104) in one of the ON state and the OFF state based on the information indicative of the actuating status of each of the first switch (102) and the second switch (106).