Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus (100) for providing uninterrupted supply of power, the apparatus includes a lighting device that includes primary circuits (102) and secondary circuits (104) adapted to generate power, a sensor (106) adapted to detect set of signals pertaining to intensity of the light. A controller (108) operatively coupled to a relay (110) and the sensors, the controller configured to receive, from the sensors, the set of signals pertaining to intensity of the light, and analyse, the set of signals to extract a set of value of the set of signals, wherein, when the extracted value of set of signals is lower than a threshold value, the controller is configured to operate the relay to switch from the primary circuits to the secondary circuits, to facilitate uninterrupted power to the lighting device.
[0001] The present disclosure relates, in general, to electronic system, and more specifically, relates to an apparatus to provide uninterrupted supply of power to the electrical devices.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Inside the bulb of an incandescent lighting device e.g., lamp, there is a filament extending between two terminals. When a voltage is applied across the terminals, the resistance of electric current running through the filament can cause the filament to heat to the point where it will glow. Eventually, the operation of the lighting device including thermal expansion and contraction of the filament when the light is turned on and off, will cause the filament to fail, when the lighting device fails, it must be replaced.
[0003] Maximum lighting components got wasted and are thrown due to a small/little failure in electronics/electrical components/circuit. These are assumed to be wasted and produces the problem of e-waste as well. However, problem of lighting component like tube light can get corrected up to some extent by changing its circuit board.
[0004] Therefore, there is a need in the art to provide a means to provide backup light without any human interference.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0005] An object of the present disclosure relates, in general, to electronic system, and more specifically, relates to an apparatus to provide uninterrupted supply of power to the electrical devices.
[0006] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that can improve the lifetime and reliability of electrical appliances/devices.
[0007] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that can reduce wastage of electrical appliances/devices.
[0008] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that can provide backup power to the electrical appliances/devices effectively.
[0009] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus that can provide backup power without human intervention.
[0010] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus can be cost-effective.
SUMMARY
[0011] The present disclosure relates, in general, to electronic system, and more specifically, relates to an apparatus to provide uninterrupted supply of power to the electrical devices.
[0012] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an apparatus for providing uninterrupted supply of power, the apparatus including a lighting device comprising a primary circuits and a secondary circuits adapted to receive an input power supply to generate power, a sensor coupled to the lighting device, the sensor adapted to detect set of signals pertaining to intensity of the light, a relay configured in the lighting device, the relay operable to switch the primary circuits to the secondary circuits, a controller operatively coupled to the relay and the sensors, the controller configured to receive, from the sensors, the set of signals pertaining to intensity of the light; and analyse, the set of signals to extract a set of value of the set of signals, wherein, when the extracted value of set of signals is lower than a threshold value, the controller is configured to operate the relay to switch from the primary circuits to the secondary circuits, to facilitate uninterrupted supply of power to the lighting device,
[0013] In an embodiment, the primary circuits may include main filament, main starter and main choke.
[0014] In another embodiment, the controller can be configured to operate the apparatus with primary circuits, when the extracted value of the set of signals is within the threshold value.
[0015] In another embodiment, the controller can be configured to receive a failure message from the sensor, when the extracted value of set of signals is lower than the threshold value.
[0016] In another embodiment, the secondary circuits may include backup filament, backup starter and backup choke.
[0017] In another embodiment, the sensor can be a photodiode.
[0018] In another embodiment, the lighting device can be any or a combination of tube light and bulb.
[0019] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The following drawings form part of the present specification and are included to further illustrate aspects of the present disclosure. The disclosure may be better understood by reference to the drawings in combination with the detailed description of the specific embodiments presented herein.
[0021] FIGs. 1A -1B illustrate exemplary representation of an apparatus for providing uninterrupted supply of power, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0022] FIG.2 illustrates exemplary flow chart of the process for operating the apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0024] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0025] The present disclosure relates, in general, to electronic system, and more specifically, relates to an apparatus to provide uninterrupted supply of power to the electrical devices. The apparatus can enable back-up component to operate sequentially and automatically on the failure of the main component of electrical appliances/devices, the apparatus can extend the operating life of the electrical appliances. The present disclosure can be described in enabling detail in the following examples, which may represent more than one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIGs. 1A -1B illustrate exemplary representation of an apparatus for providing uninterrupted power, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] Referring to FIG. 1A, the apparatus 100 can be configured to operate sequentially on the failure of the main component of electrical appliances to enable uninterrupted supply of power. The apparatus 100 is in this example can be implemented in a tube light, however, the present disclosure is not limited to this configuration but may be applied to other configurations, such as other lamps, bulbs and the like. The apparatus 100 may include primary circuit102 also interchangeable referred to as main-component 102, secondary circuit 104 also interchangeable referred to as back-up component 104, a sensor 106, a relay 110and a controller 108.
[0028] The primary circuit102 as illustrated in FIG 1B may include main filament 114, main choke 122and main starter 118, and the secondary circuit 104 may include back-up filament 112, back-up choke 120 and back-up starter 116. The main filament 114, main choke 122and main starter 118 may form a part of first electrical circuit and back-up filament 112, back-up choke 120 and back-up starter 116may form a part of the second electrical circuit. The mail filament 114 and back-up filaments 112can be used to preheat the tube and initiate a rapid conduction of electrons between the two end electrodes.
[0029] The main starter 118 and the backup starer 116 can allow current to flow through the filaments at the ends of the tube. The current can cause the contacts of the starter to heat up and open, thus interrupting the flow of current. The main choke 122 and the backup choke 120 can act as an inductor used to block higher-frequency while passing direct current (DC) and lower-frequencies of alternating current (AC) in the electrical circuit.
[0030] In an exemplary embodiment, sensor 106, can be photodiode based smart sensor 106, the sensor 106 can be used to detect the set of signals pertaining to intensity of light produced by the lighting device, for example, tube light, the sensor 106 can work in background and do not affect the overall working of lighting device. Photodiode is a type of semi conducting device with PN junction, the photo diode can accept light energy as input to generate electric current.
[0031] In case of failure, the sensor 106 can detect the change in intensity of light produced by the lighting device. The controller 108 can be operatively coupled to the sensor 106, as light intensity falls below a threshold value, the sensor 106 can generate a failure message to the controller 108, which can automatically initiate the backup components 104 or backup filament 112to be used in case of failure of main components 102 or main filament 112.
[0032] In another embodiment, relay 110 may act as a switch turning on backup components 104/ backup filament 112 in response to the failure of primary component 102. In an exemplary embodiment, 5V relay module can be utilized, relay 110 can be used for switching the power supply between main component and backup components for fast response of lighting system. In tubes, it may happen that filament gets diffused, so the back-up filament 112 can be there to take control and it can be switched by the controller 110.
[0033] For example, when switched on the tube light, if in working condition, it can start producing light, the photodiode based smart sensor can detect the intensity of light produced by the tube light. As light intensity falls below the threshold value, the sensor can give a failure message to the controller, which can operate the relay automatically to initiate the backup components which are to be used in case of failure of main components.
[0034] In an implementation, the lighting device may include primary circuits 102 and secondary circuits 104 configured to receive an input power supply to generate power, the sensor 106 coupled to the lighting device, the sensor 106 adapted to detect set of signals pertaining to intensity of light, the relay 110 can be configured in the lighting device, the relay 110 operable to switch the primary circuits 102 to the secondary circuits 104. The controller 108 operatively coupled to the relay 110 and the sensors 106, the controller 108 configured to receive, from the sensors 106, the set of signals pertaining to intensity of the light; and analyse, the set of signals to extract a set of value from the set of signals, wherein, when the extracted value of set of signals is lower than the threshold value, the controller 108 can be configured to operate the relay 110 to switch from the primary circuits 102 to the secondary circuits 104, to facilitate uninterrupted supply of power to the lighting device.
[0035] In another embodiment, the threshold values for sensor 106 can be taken as a suitable range, for example100, the sensor can continuously sense the light intensity, when the primary circuit 102 is failed then filament light intensity can get below the threshold value and it can be sensed by the sensor 106, and simultaneously the controller 108 can automatically switch to alternate/secondary circuit 104 and light can glow automatically. Thus, the apparatus 100 can improve the lifetime and reliability of electrical devices, the wastage of electrical devices can be reduced and backup power to the electrical devices can be provided effectively. The apparatus 100 can provide backup power without human intervention and can be cost-effective.
[0036] FIG.2illustratesexemplary flow chart of the process for operating the apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0037] Referring to FIG.2, flow chart of the process 200 of the apparatus 100.The process 200 of the apparatus 100 may include many of the same components introduced in FIG.1A and 1B above. Those components that are unchanged in this embodiment retain their original element number and are not reintroduced. The process 200 may include at step 202, activating the light device, at step 204, receiving by the controller from the sensor the set of signals pertaining to intensity of light. At step 206, determining by the controller the set of signals falls below the threshold value and at step 208, operating 210 the relay to switch to secondary circuits from primary circuits to facilitate uninterrupted supply of power to the lighting device.
[0038] The controller 108 can be in communication with each of a memory, and input/output units. The controller 108 may include a microprocessor or other devices capable of being programmed or configured to perform computations and instruction processing in accordance with the disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, the controller can be Arduino UNO. Such other devices may include microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSP), complex programmable logic device (CPLD), field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), application-specific assimilated circuits (ASIC), discrete gate logic, and/or other assimilated circuits, hardware or firmware in lieu of or in addition to a microprocessor.
[0039] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the apparatus 100 of the disclosure may be provided using some or all of the mentioned features and components without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. While various embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described herein, it will be clear that the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure, as described in the claims.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0040] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that can improve the lifetime and reliability of electrical devices.
[0041] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that can reduce wastage of electrical devices.
[0042] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that can provide backup power to the electrical devices effectively.
[0043] The present disclosure provides an apparatus that can provide backup power without human intervention.
[0044] The present disclosure provides an apparatus can be cost-effective.
Claims:1. An apparatus (100) for providing uninterrupted supply of power, the apparatus comprising:
a lighting device comprising primary circuits (102) and secondary circuits (104)configured to receive an input power supplyto generate power;
a sensor (106) coupled to the lighting device, the sensor adapted to detect set of signals pertaining to intensity of the light;
a relay (110) configured in the lighting device, the relay operable to switch the primary circuits to the secondary circuits;
a controller (108) operatively coupled to the relay and the sensors, the controller configured to:
receive, from the sensors, the set of signals pertaining to intensity of the light; and
analyse, the set of signals to extract a set of value from the set of signals,
wherein, when the extracted value of set of signals is lower than a threshold value, the controller is configured to operate the relay to switch from the primary circuits to the secondary circuits, to facilitate uninterrupted supply of power to the lighting device.
2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the primary circuits comprises main filament, main starter and main choke.
3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to operate the apparatus with primary circuits, when the extracted value of the set of signals is within the threshold value.
4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to receive a failure message from the sensor, when the extracted value of set of signals is lower than the threshold value.
5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the secondary circuits comprises backup filament, backup starter and backup choke.
6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sensor is a photodiode.
7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lighting device is any or a combination of tube light and bulb.
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| 2 | 202011046474-POWER OF AUTHORITY [24-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-24 |
| 3 | 202011046474-FORM FOR STARTUP [24-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-24 |
| 4 | 202011046474-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [24-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-24 |
| 5 | 202011046474-FORM 1 [24-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-24 |
| 6 | 202011046474-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [24-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-24 |
| 7 | 202011046474-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [24-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-24 |
| 8 | 202011046474-DRAWINGS [24-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-24 |
| 9 | 202011046474-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [24-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-24 |
| 10 | 202011046474-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [24-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-24 |
| 11 | 202011046474-Proof of Right [30-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-30 |
| 12 | 202011046474-FORM 18 [09-08-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-08-09 |
| 13 | 202011046474-FER.pdf | 2022-11-10 |
| 14 | 202011046474-FER_SER_REPLY [19-12-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-12-19 |
| 15 | 202011046474-CORRESPONDENCE [19-12-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-12-19 |
| 16 | 202011046474-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [19-12-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-12-19 |
| 17 | 202011046474-CLAIMS [19-12-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-12-19 |
| 18 | 202011046474-PatentCertificate18-01-2024.pdf | 2024-01-18 |
| 19 | 202011046474-IntimationOfGrant18-01-2024.pdf | 2024-01-18 |
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