TW201346180A - Antenna combined with lighting device - Google Patents

Abstract

A lighting device including at least one light source, a housing located adjacent to the at least one light source, the housing defining a longitudinal axis and being intersected by a lateral axis and an antenna at least partially enclosed by the housing and located proximal to the at least one light source, the antenna being operative to radiate energy, more than half of the energy being radiated in a direction within a hemisphere symmetric about the longitudinal axis and having an equatorial plane in which the lateral axis extends.

Description

Antenna combined with lighting device

The present invention relates generally to lighting devices and more particularly to lighting devices in which an antenna is incorporated.

The following U.S. patent documents are believed to represent the current state of the art: U.S. Patents: 5,424,859; 6,759,966; 7,714,699 and 8,033,686.

The present invention seeks to provide a lighting device that includes a small, high efficiency antenna that is particularly suitable for incorporation into one of them.

Therefore, a lighting device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes: at least one light source; a housing positioned adjacent to the at least one light source, the housing defining a longitudinal axis and intersecting a transverse axis And an antenna positioned at least partially by the outer casing and proximate to the at least one light source, the antenna operating to radiate energy, wherein more than one-half of the energy is symmetrical about the longitudinal axis and has the transverse axis Radiation in one of the hemispheres extending in one of the equatorial planes.

Preferably, the at least one light source comprises at least one light emitting diode.

Additionally or alternatively, the at least one light source comprises at least one integrated fluorescent lamp.

Preferably, the antenna is completely enclosed by the outer casing.

Preferably, the antenna is positioned relative to the at least one light source such that the light emitting properties of the at least one light source have a negligible effect.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the housing comprises adapted for use in Connect to one of the power supply caps.

Preferably, the hemisphere is oriented in the opposite direction to the base.

According to still another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer casing includes a heat sink.

Preferably, the antenna is supported by the heat sink.

According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, the antenna is supported by a holder of the at least one light source.

According to still another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the antenna is supported by a collimator.

According to still another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the antenna is supported by a printed circuit board.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the antenna is supported by a dedicated non-conducting carrier.

Preferably, the antenna is planar. Alternatively, the antenna has a three-dimensional geometry.

Preferably, the antenna comprises a one-way feedthrough antenna.

Preferably, the antenna is adapted for use in at least one of wireless control and wireless monitoring of the illumination device.

Preferably, the antenna is adapted for wireless communication with a control module.

Preferably, the antenna is adapted for wireless communication with a wireless device in a wireless network.

The invention will be more fully understood and understood from the following detailed description.

1A and 1B, which are a preferred embodiment of the present invention And the simplified individual exploded view and assembly drawing of one of the lighting devices constructed and operated.

As seen in FIGS. 1A and 1B, a lighting device 100 comprising one of the at least one light source 102 embodied here (by way of example) as a light emitting diode (LED) is provided. It should be appreciated that including a single LED 102 in illumination device 100 is merely exemplary and illumination device 100 may additionally include multiple light sources. It should be further appreciated that illumination device 100 may additionally or alternatively comprise a single or multiple light sources other than LEDs, such as will be exemplified by a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL, ie, a power saving light bulb).

The illumination device 100 further includes a housing 104 and an antenna 106 that is positioned proximate to the LEDs 102 and that is at least partially (and here by way of example) completely enclosed by the housing 104, as best seen in FIG. 1B. The outer casing 104 defines a longitudinal axis indicated by a first dashed line 108 and intersects one of the transverse axes indicated by a second dashed line 110. The longitudinal axis 108 of the outer casing 104 is preferably perpendicular to the transverse axis 110 of the outer casing 104. The longitudinal shaft 108 preferably intersects the transverse axis 110 at a center point 112 of the outer casing 104 at which the LEDs 102 are preferably positioned.

Antenna 106 is preferably operative to transmit and receive radio frequency (RF) signals. During transmission, antenna 106 preferably receives an input signal at a feedthrough point 114 and transmits RF radiation at a predetermined energy and frequency range. Thus, antenna 106 can be used to wirelessly control and/or monitor the operation of lighting device 100 by wireless RF communication with a control module (not shown). Antenna 106 can additionally be used to communicate with other wireless devices that are part of a wireless network. The frequency range of the radiation of the antenna 106 depends on its electrical length, which can be selected to The antenna 106 is allowed to radiate at a frequency suitable for communicating with wireless communication protocols such as WiFi, Zigbee, 6LoWPAN, and IEEE Standard 802.15.4.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the invention is that more than one-half of the energy radiated by the antenna 106 is radiated in one of the half-balls 116, the hemisphere 116 being symmetrical about the longitudinal axis 108 and having a transverse axis 110 Extends to one of the equatorial planes 118. Due to its pronounced hemispherical radiation pattern, the antenna 106 is particularly well suited for integration into a suspended installation lighting device whereby a maximum range of wireless communication can be achieved.

It should be understood that the dimensions of the hemisphere 116 indicated in FIG. 1B are shown for illustrative purposes only to illustrate the three-dimensional geometrical category of the hemisphere 116. In fact, hemispheres 116 may extend beyond their limits as indicated in Figure IB to infinity.

Antenna 106 is preferably embodied to preferably surround one of the annular radiating elements of LED 102. Another particular feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that although the antenna 106 is proximate to the LED 102, it preferably has a negligible effect on the light emission properties of the LED 102. Particularly preferably, the antenna 106 is adapted to have minimal impact on the illumination intensity and uniformity of the light emission of the illumination device 100 due to the annular structure of the antenna 106 that exerts minimal obstruction to the light emission from the LEDs 102.

As best seen in Figure 1A, the housing 104 preferably includes a base 120 by which the illumination device 100 is preferably coupled to a power source (not shown). 1A and 1B, the hemisphere 116 is preferably oriented in the opposite direction to the base 120 such that the energy emitted by the antenna 106 is More than half of the energy is radiated in one direction opposite to the power source of the illumination device 100. It should be further appreciated that the particular configuration of the base 120 illustrated in Figures 1A and 1B is merely exemplary and that the illumination device 100 can be additionally coupled to a power source by any other suitable connection member known in the art.

A pedestal 122 is preferably produced from the base 120, which preferably abuts a metal heat sink 124. Heat sink 124 is preferably provided in illumination device 100 to conduct heat out of LED 102 and thereby prevent overheating of device 100. The outer casing 104 further preferably includes a bulb cover 126 that preferably adheres to one of the upper edges 128 of the fins 124 through which light emitted by the LEDs 102 is transmitted.

It will be appreciated that the particular components and configurations of the housing 104 are merely exemplary and that the housing 104 may optionally include additional components such as a light collimator and/or a light reflector. Conversely, if the outer casing 104 envelops at least a portion of the antenna 106, the outer casing 104 can be additionally modified to include fewer components than those illustrated in Figures 1A and 1B.

As most clearly visible at the enlarged portion 130, the antenna 106 is preferably fed through a coaxial cable 132 that is coupled to one of the feedthrough points 114. The antenna 106 is preferably supported by a plurality of non-conductive posts 134 formed on a dedicated non-conductive carrier 136 that is preferably attached to an inner circumference 138 of the heat sink 124. The use of a dedicated non-conductive carrier (such as carrier 136) to support one of the antennas 106 allows for precise control of the height and centripetality of the antenna 106 relative to the heat sink 124. Therefore, the effect of the conductive structure formed by the heat sink 124 on the radiation properties of the antenna 106 can be advantageously utilized.

It should be appreciated that the antenna 106 can be additionally mounted to one of the lighting devices 100 for pre-existing On the inner surface, the dedicated carrier 136 can thereby be excluded, as will be exemplified hereinafter.

Reference is now made to Figures 2A and 2B, which are simplified and various exploded views and assembly drawings of one of the illumination devices constructed and operated in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As seen in Figures 2A and 2B, illumination device 200 is provided that includes, by way of example, embodied in at least one of a plurality of LEDs 202, two of which are visible in Figure 2A. The illumination device 200 further includes a housing 204 enclosing an antenna 206 and defining a longitudinal axis 208 and a transverse axis 210, the axes 208 and 210 preferably intersecting at a point 212. Antenna 206 receives an RF input signal at a feedthrough 214 and operates to transmit RF radiation across a predetermined frequency range. Antenna 206 can thus be used to wirelessly control and/or monitor the operation of lighting device 200.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the invention is that more than one-half of the energy radiated by the antenna 206 radiates in one of the hemispherical spheres 216 that are symmetric about the longitudinal axis 208 and have a transverse axis 210. Extends to one of the equatorial planes 218.

Antenna 206 is preferably embodied as an upright planar planar triangular element that is preferably offset from LED 202. Yet another particular feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that although the antenna 206 is proximate to the LED 202, it preferably has a negligible light emission property for the LED 202 due to its structure and position relative to the LED 202. The impact.

As best seen in Figure 2A, the housing 204 preferably includes a base 220 by which the illumination device 200 is preferably coupled to a power source (not shown). In view of Figures 2A and 2B, the hemisphere 216 is preferably oriented toward The base 220 is oriented in the opposite direction such that more than one-half of the energy emitted by the antenna 206 radiates in one direction opposite the power source of the illumination device 200.

A narrow base 222 is preferably produced from the base 220, which preferably abuts a metal fin 224. The outer casing 204 preferably further includes a bulb cover 226 that preferably adheres to one of the upper edges 228 of the heat sink 224 through which light emitted by the LEDs 202 is transmitted. As most clearly visible at the enlarged portion 230, the antenna 206 is preferably fed through a coaxial cable 232 that is coupled to one of the feedthrough points 214. Antenna 206 is preferably supported by a dedicated non-conductive carrier (not shown) that is preferably attached to one of fins 124.

It should be understood that the illumination device 200 is different from the difference in structure and configuration between the single LED 102 and the loop antenna 106 of FIGS. 1A and 1B and the plurality of LEDs 202 and the triangular antenna 206 of FIGS. 2A and 2B. It can be similar to the lighting device 100 in each relevant aspect. In particular, it should be appreciated that the illumination device 200 shares the features and advantages set forth above with reference to the illumination device 100, including for wirelessly controlling and/or monitoring the illumination device without significantly interfering with the light emission properties of the illumination device 200. The radiation pattern of the antenna 206 of 200 is optimized.

3A and 3B, which are simplified and various exploded views and assembly drawings of one of the lighting devices constructed and operated in accordance with still another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As seen in Figures 3A and 3B, illumination device 300 is provided that includes one (by way of example) embodied as at least one of a plurality of LEDs 302. Illumination device 300 further includes an antenna 306 enclosing and defining a longitudinal axis 308 and A housing 304 of a transverse shaft 310, the shafts 308 and 310 preferably intersect at a point 312. Antenna 306 receives an RF input signal at a feedthrough 314 and operates to transmit RF radiation across a predetermined frequency range. Antenna 306 can thus be used to wirelessly control and/or monitor the operation of lighting device 300.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the invention is that more than one-half of the energy radiated by the antenna 306 is radiated in one of the hemispherical spheres 316 that are symmetric about the longitudinal axis 308 and have a transverse axis 310. Extends to one of the equatorial planes 318.

Antenna 306 is preferably embodied as an upright aligning element that is preferably positioned concentrically with respect to LED 302. Yet another particular feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that although the antenna 306 is proximate to the LED 302, it preferably has a light emission property for the LED 302 due to its upright configuration and center position relative to the LED 302. Negligible effects.

As best seen in Figure 3A, the housing 304 preferably includes a base 320 by which the illumination device 300 is preferably coupled to a power source (not shown). 3A and 3B, the hemispheres 316 are preferably oriented in the opposite direction to the base 320 such that more than one-half of the energy emitted by the antenna 306 radiates in one direction opposite the power source of the illumination device 300.

A narrow base 322 is preferably produced from the base 320, which preferably abuts a metal fin 324. The outer casing 304 further preferably includes a bulb cover 326 that preferably adheres to one of the upper edges 328 of the heat sink 324 through which light emitted by the LED 302 is transmitted. As most clearly visible at the enlarged portion 330, the antenna 306 is preferably connected to one of the feedthroughs 314 by means of The coaxial cable 332 is fed through. Antenna 306 is preferably supported by a dedicated non-conductive carrier 334.

It should be understood that in addition to the differences in structure and configuration between the triangular antenna 206 of FIGS. 2A and 2B and the antenna 306 of FIGS. 3A and 3B outlined above, the illumination device 300 can generally be in each The related aspect is similar to the lighting device 200. In particular, it should be appreciated that illumination device 300 shares the features and advantages set forth above with reference to illumination device 200, including for wirelessly controlling and/or monitoring lighting devices without significantly interfering with the light emission properties of illumination device 300. The radiation pattern of the antenna 306 of 300 is optimized.

4A and 4B, which are simplified and various exploded views and assembly drawings of one of the lighting devices constructed and operated in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As seen in Figures 4A and 4B, illumination device 400 is provided that includes at least one light source embodied herein (by way of example) as a single LED 402. Illumination device 400 further includes a housing 404 enclosing an antenna 406 and defining a longitudinal axis 408 and a transverse axis 410, the axes 408 and 410 preferably intersecting at a central point. Antenna 406 receives an RF input signal at a feedthrough point 414 and operates to transmit RF radiation across a predetermined frequency range. Antenna 406 can thus be used to wirelessly control and/or monitor the operation of lighting device 400.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the invention is that more than one-half of the energy radiated by the antenna 406 radiates in one of the hemispherical spheres 416 that are symmetric about the longitudinal axis 408 and have a transverse axis 410. Extending to one of the equatorial planes 418.

Antenna 406 is preferably embodied as a heptagonal element that is preferably concentrically positioned over LED 402. Yet another particular feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that although the antenna 406 is proximate to the LED 402, it is preferably a ring structure of the antenna 406 that exerts minimal obstruction to the light emission from the LED 402. The light emission properties have a negligible effect.

As best seen in FIG. 4A, the outer casing 404 preferably includes a metal heat sink 424 and a bulb cover 426 that preferably adheres to one of the upper edges 428 of the heat sink 424 through which light emitted by the LED 402 is transmitted. Light bulb cover 426. As best seen at the enlarged portion 430, the antenna 406 is preferably fed through a coaxial cable 432 to feed a single feedthrough antenna. Antenna 406 is preferably supported by a dedicated non-conductive carrier 434 that is preferably attached to one of heat sinks 424. The lighting device 400 is preferably coupled to a power source by means of a lamp holder (not shown) preferably positioned adjacent to the heat sink 424.

It should be understood that in addition to the differences in structure and configuration between the loop antenna 106 of FIGS. 1A and 1B and the heptagon antenna 406 of FIGS. 4A and 4B outlined above, the illumination device 400 can generally be in each A related aspect is similar to the lighting device 100. In particular, it should be appreciated that illumination device 400 shares the features and advantages set forth above with reference to illumination device 100, including for wirelessly controlling and/or monitoring lighting devices without significantly interfering with the light emission properties of illumination device 400. The radiation pattern of the antenna 406 of 400 is optimized.

5A, 5B, and 5C, which are simplified perspective perspective views and exploded top views and assembly drawings of one of the illumination devices constructed and operated in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As seen in Figures 5A-5C, the inclusion of the body (by way of example) is provided herein. The illumination device 500 is now one of at least one of the individual LEDs 502, as best seen in Figure 5B. Illumination device 500 further includes a housing 504 enclosing an antenna 506 and defining a longitudinal axis 508 and a transverse axis 510, the axes 508 and 510 preferably intersecting at a central point. Antenna 506 receives an RF input signal at a feedthrough point 514 and operates to transmit RF radiation across a predetermined frequency range. Antenna 506 can thus be used to wirelessly control and/or monitor the operation of lighting device 500.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the present invention is that more than one-half of the energy radiated by the antenna 506 is radiated in one of the half spheres 516, the hemisphere 516 being symmetrical about the longitudinal axis 508 and having a transverse axis 510 Extends to one of the equatorial planes 518.

Antenna 506 is preferably embodied as a curved profile that is offset to one of the sides of LED 502. Yet another particular feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that although the antenna 506 is proximate to the LED 502, it preferably has a negligible effect on the light emission properties of the LED 502 due to its lateral position relative to the LED 502. influences.

As best seen in Figure 5A, the housing 504 preferably includes a base 520 by which the illumination device 500 is preferably coupled to a power source (not shown). 5A and 5C, the hemisphere 516 is preferably oriented in the opposite direction to the base 520 such that more than one-half of the energy emitted by the antenna 506 radiates in one direction opposite the power source of the illumination device 500.

A narrow base 522 is preferably produced from the base 520, which preferably abuts a metal fin 524. The housing 504 further preferably includes a light bulb Cover 526, the light emitted by LED 502 is transmitted through the bulb cover 526. As most clearly visible at the enlarged portion 530, the antenna 506 is preferably fed through a coaxial cable 532 that is coupled to the feedthrough 514. The antenna 506 is preferably formed on an inner surface of a dedicated cylindrical plastic carrier 534 that is preferably attached to one of the inner circumferences of one of the fins 124. The bulb cover 526 is preferably adhered to an upper edge 536 of the plastic carrier 534.

It should be appreciated that in addition to the differences in structure and configuration between the loop antenna 106 of FIGS. 1A and 1B and the antenna 506 of FIGS. 5A-5C, the illumination device 500 can generally be in each The related aspect is similar to the lighting device 100. In particular, it is to be understood that the illumination device 500 shares the features and advantages set forth above with reference to the illumination device 100, including for wirelessly controlling and/or monitoring the illumination device 500 without significantly interfering with the light emission properties of the illumination device 500. The radiation pattern of antenna 506 is optimized.

Reference is now made to Figures 6A and 6B, which are simplified and various exploded views and assembly drawings of one of the illumination devices constructed and operated in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As seen in Figures 6A and 6B, illumination device 600 is provided that includes at least one light source embodied herein (by way of example) as a single LED 602, as best seen in Figure 6A. Illumination device 600 further includes a housing 604 enclosing an antenna 606 and defining a longitudinal axis 608 and a transverse axis 610, the axes 608 and 610 preferably intersecting at a central point. Antenna 606 receives an RF input signal at a feedthrough point 614 and operates to transmit RF radiation across a predetermined frequency range. Antenna 606 can thus be used to wirelessly control and/or monitor the operation of lighting device 600.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the present invention is that more than one-half of the energy radiated by the antenna 606 is radiated in one of the hemispherical spheres 616 that are symmetric about the longitudinal axis 608 and have a transverse axis 610. Extending to one of the equatorial planes 618.

Antenna 606 is preferably embodied as an upright bi-branched element that is offset to one side of LED 602. Yet another particular feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that although the antenna 606 is proximate to the LED 602, it preferably has a light-emitting property for the LED 602 relative to its upright and lateral position relative to the LED 602. Ignore the impact.

As best seen in Figure 6A, the housing 604 preferably includes a base 620 by which the illumination device 600 is preferably coupled to a power source (not shown). 6A and 6B, the hemisphere 616 is preferably oriented in the opposite direction to the base 620 such that more than one-half of the energy emitted by the antenna 606 radiates in one direction opposite the power source of the illumination device 600.

A narrow base 622 is preferably produced from the base 620, which preferably abuts a metal heat sink 624. The outer casing 604 further preferably includes a bulb cover 626 adhered to an upper edge of one of the fins 624 through which light emitted by the LED 602 is transmitted. As most clearly visible at the enlarged portion 630, the antenna 606 is preferably fed through by means of a coaxial cable 632 that is coupled to the feedthrough 614. In contrast to the embodiments of antennas 106 through 506 set forth above, in each of the embodiments, the antenna is preferably supported by a dedicated carrier specifically provided for that purpose, antenna 606 preferably. The ground is mounted on a plastic ring 634 which also serves as a holder for the LED 602.

It should be understood that the structure and configuration of the loop antenna 106 supported by the dedicated carrier 136 of FIGS. 1A and 1B and the double-branched antenna 606 supported by the LED holder 634 of FIGS. 6A and 6B are as described above. In addition to the differences, lighting device 600 can generally be similar to lighting device 100 in every relevant aspect. In particular, it should be appreciated that illumination device 600 shares the features and advantages set forth above with reference to illumination device 100, including for wirelessly controlling and/or monitoring lighting devices without significantly interfering with the light emission properties of illumination device 600. The radiation pattern of the antenna 606 of 600 is optimized.

Reference is now made to Figures 7A and 7B, which are simplified and various exploded views and assembly drawings of one of the illumination devices constructed and operated in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As seen in Figures 7A and 7B, illumination device 700 is provided that includes one (by way of example) embodied as at least one of a plurality of LEDs 702, as best seen in Figure 7A. Illumination device 700 further includes a housing 704 enclosing an antenna 706 and defining a longitudinal axis 708 and a transverse axis 710, the axes 708 and 710 preferably intersecting at a central point. Antenna 706 receives an RF input signal at a feedthrough point 714 and operates to transmit RF radiation across a predetermined frequency range. Antenna 706 can thus be used to wirelessly control and/or monitor the operation of lighting device 700.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the present invention is that more than one-half of the energy radiated by the antenna 706 is radiated in one of the half spheres 716 that are symmetric about the longitudinal axis 708 and have a transverse axis 710. Extends to one of the equatorial planes 718.

Antenna 706 is preferably embodied as a woven woven between a plurality of LEDs 702 The strips are so as not to impede light emission from the LEDs 702. Yet another particular feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that although the antenna 706 is proximate to the LED 702, it preferably has a negligible effect on the light emission properties of the LED 702 due to its position relative to the LED 702. .

As best seen in Figure 7A, housing 704 preferably includes a base 720 by which lighting device 700 is preferably coupled to a power source (not shown). 7A and 7B, the hemispheres 716 are preferably oriented in the opposite direction to the base 720 such that more than one-half of the energy emitted by the antenna 706 is radiated in one direction opposite the power source of the illumination device 700.

A narrow base 722 is preferably produced from the base 720, which preferably abuts a metal heat sink 724. As most clearly visible at the enlarged portion 730, the antenna 706 is preferably fed through a coaxial cable 732 that is coupled to the feedthrough 714.

The illumination device 700 further preferably includes a collimator 734 that is preferably positioned above the LED 702. A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the invention is that antenna 706 is preferably positioned on a lower surface 736 of one of collimators 734, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated antenna carrier.

It should be understood that the structure and configuration of the loop antenna 106 supported by the dedicated carrier 136 of FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B and the antenna 706 supported by the collimator 734 of FIGS. 7A and 7B are in addition to the above. In addition to the differences, the lighting device 700 can generally be similar to the lighting device 100 in every relevant aspect. In particular, it should be appreciated that illumination device 700 shares the features and advantages set forth above with reference to illumination device 100, including without significantly interfering with illumination device 700. The illumination mode for wirelessly controlling and/or monitoring the antenna 706 of the illumination device 700 is optimized for the light emission properties.

Reference is now made to Figures 8A and 8B, which are simplified and various exploded views and assembly drawings of one of the illumination devices constructed and operated in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As seen in Figures 8A and 8B, illumination device 800 is provided that includes one of the at least one light source embodied herein (by way of example) as a single LED 802, as best seen in Figure 8A. Illumination device 800 further includes a housing 804 enclosing an antenna 806 and defining a longitudinal axis 808 and a transverse axis 810, the axes 808 and 810 preferably intersecting at a central point. Antenna 806 receives an RF input signal at a feedthrough point 814 and operates to transmit RF radiation across a predetermined frequency range. Antenna 806 can thus be used to wirelessly control and/or monitor the operation of lighting device 800.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the invention is that more than one-half of the energy radiated by the antenna 806 is radiated in one of the hemispherical spheres 816 that are symmetric about the longitudinal axis 808 and have a transverse axis therein. 810 extends one of the equatorial planes 818.

Antenna 806 is preferably embodied as an arched strip that is offset to one side of LED 802. Yet another particular feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that although the antenna 806 is proximate to the LED 802, it preferably has a negligible effect on the light emission properties of the LED 802 due to its lateral position relative to the LED 802. influences.

As best seen in Figure 8A, the housing 804 preferably includes a base 820 by which the illumination device 800 is preferably coupled to a power source. (not shown). 8A and 8B, the hemispheres 816 are preferably oriented in the opposite direction to the base 820 such that more than one-half of the energy emitted by the antenna 806 is radiated in one direction opposite the power source of the illumination device 800.

A narrow base 822 is preferably produced from the base 820, which preferably abuts a metal heat sink 824. The outer casing 804 further preferably includes a bulb cover 826 that is adhered to one of the upper edges 828 of the heat sink 824 through which light emitted by the LED 802 is transmitted. As best seen at the enlarged portion 830, the antenna 806 is preferably fed through a coaxial cable 832 that is coupled to the feedthrough 814.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the present invention is that the antenna 806 rests on an inner surface 834 of the heat sink 824, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated antenna carrier.

It should be understood that the structure and configuration of the antenna 706 supported by the collimator 734 and the arched antenna 806 supported by the heat sink 824 of FIGS. 8A and 8B are summarized in addition to FIGS. 7A and 7B outlined above. In addition to the differences, illumination device 800 can generally be similar to illumination device 700 in every relevant aspect. In particular, it is to be understood that the illumination device 800 shares the features and advantages set forth above with reference to the illumination device 700, including for wirelessly controlling and/or monitoring the illumination device 800 without significantly interfering with the light emission properties of the illumination device 800. The radiation pattern of antenna 806 is optimized.

Reference is now made to Figures 9A and 9B, which are simplified and various exploded views and assembly drawings of one of the illumination devices constructed and operated in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As seen in Figures 9A and 9B, illumination device 900 is provided that includes one (at an example) embodiment of at least one of the seven LEDs 902, as best seen in Figure 9A. It should be appreciated that providing seven LEDs 902 in illumination device 900 is merely exemplary and illumination device 900 can include a greater or lesser number of light sources depending on its design requirements.

Illumination device 900 further includes a housing 904 enclosing an antenna 906 and defining a longitudinal axis 908 and a transverse axis 910, the axes 908 and 910 preferably intersecting at a central point. Antenna 906 receives an RF input signal at a feedthrough point 914 and operates to transmit RF radiation across a predetermined frequency range. Antenna 906 can thus be used to wirelessly control and/or monitor the operation of lighting device 900.

A particular feature of one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention is that more than one-half of the energy radiated by the antenna 906 radiates in one of the half spheres 916, the hemisphere 916 being symmetrical about the longitudinal axis 908 and having a transverse axis 910 Extends to one of the equatorial planes 918.

Antenna 906 is preferably embodied as an upright 蜿蜒 element that follows a curved profile and is offset to one of the sides of the array of LEDs 902. Yet another particular feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that although the antenna 906 is close to the array of LEDs 902, it preferably has light-emitting properties for the LED 902 due to its erect configuration and lateral position relative to the LED 902. Has a negligible effect.

The outer casing 904 preferably includes a thermally conductive plastic fin 924 and a bulb cover 926 that is preferably adhered to an upper edge 928 of the fin 924. As most clearly visible at the enlarged portion 930, the antenna 906 is preferably fed through a coaxial cable 932 that is coupled to one of the feedthrough points 914. In contrast to the embodiments of antennas 106 through 506 set forth above, each of these embodiments In one of the embodiments, the antenna is preferably supported by a dedicated carrier that is specifically provided for that purpose, and the antenna 906 is preferably mounted to an inner surface 934 of the heat sink 924.

It should be understood that the structure and configuration of the loop antenna 106 supported by the dedicated carrier 136 of FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B and the antenna 906 mounted on the heat sink 924 of FIGS. 9A and 9B are in addition to the above. In addition to the differences, the lighting device 900 can generally be similar to the lighting device 100 in every relevant aspect. In particular, it should be appreciated that illumination device 900 shares the features and advantages set forth above with reference to illumination device 100, including for wirelessly controlling and/or monitoring lighting devices without significantly interfering with the light emission properties of illumination device 900. The radiation pattern of the antenna 906 of 900 is optimized.

10A and 10B, which are simplified and various exploded views and assembly drawings of one of the lighting devices constructed and operated in accordance with still another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As seen in Figures 10A and 10B, illumination device 1000 is provided that includes one (at an example) embodiment of at least one of the three LEDs 1002, as best seen in Figure 10A. It should be appreciated that providing three LEDs 1002 in illumination device 1000 is merely exemplary and illumination device 1000 may include a greater or lesser number of light sources depending on its design requirements.

Illumination device 1000 further includes an outer casing 1006 enclosing an antenna 1006 and defining a longitudinal axis 1008 and a transverse axis 1010, the axes 1008 and 1010 preferably intersecting at a central point. Antenna 1006 receives an RF input signal at a feedthrough point 1014 and operates to transmit RF radiation across a predetermined frequency range. Antenna 1006 can thus be used for wireless control and/or monitoring of lighting device 1000 operating.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the invention is that more than one-half of the energy radiated by the antenna 1006 radiates in one of the hemispheres 1016, the hemisphere 1016 being symmetrical about the longitudinal axis 1008 and having a transverse axis 1010 Extends to one of the equatorial planes 1018.

Antenna 1006 is preferably embodied as an upright 蜿蜒 element that follows a curved profile and is offset to one of the sides of LED 1002. Yet another particular feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that although the antenna 1006 is proximate to the LED 1002, it preferably has a light emission property for the LED 1002 due to its erect configuration and lateral position relative to the LED 1002. A negligible effect.

The housing 1004 preferably includes a base 1020, a base 1022, a ceramic heat sink 1024, and a bulb cover 1026 that is preferably adhered to an upper edge 1028 of the heat sink 1024. 10A and 10B, the hemisphere 1016 is preferably oriented in the opposite direction to the base 1020 such that more than one-half of the energy emitted by the antenna 1006 is radiated in one direction opposite the power source of the illumination device 1000. As most clearly visible at the enlarged portion 1030, the antenna 1006 is preferably fed through by means of a coaxial cable 1032 that is coupled to the feedthrough point 1014. It will be appreciated that the bulb cover 1026 can additionally be replaced by a collimator depending on the design requirements of the illumination device 1000.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the present invention is that antenna 1006 is formed on one of inner walls 1034 of ceramic heat sink 1024, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated antenna carrier.

It should be understood that the antenna 906 mounted on the metal heat sink 924 in addition to FIGS. 9A and 9B outlined above is mounted on the ceramic dispersion in FIGS. 10A and 10B. In addition to the differences in structure and configuration between the antennas 1006 on the heatsink 1024, the illumination device 1000 can generally be similar to the illumination device 900 in each relevant aspect. In particular, it should be appreciated that the illumination device 1000 shares the features and advantages set forth above with reference to the illumination device 900, including for wirelessly controlling and/or monitoring lighting devices without significantly interfering with the light emission properties of the illumination device 1000. The optimization of the radiation pattern of the antenna 1006 of 1000.

Reference is now made to Figures 11A and 11B, which are simplified and various exploded views and assembly drawings of one of the illumination devices constructed and operated in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As seen in Figures 11A and 11B, illumination device 1100 is provided that includes one (at an example) embodiment of at least one of the three LEDs 1102, as best seen in Figure 11A. Illumination device 1100 further includes a housing 1104 enclosing an antenna 1106 and defining a longitudinal axis 1108 and a transverse axis 1110, the axes 1108 and 1110 preferably intersecting at a central point. Antenna 1106 receives an RF input signal at a feedthrough point 1114 and operates to transmit RF radiation across a predetermined frequency range. Antenna 1106 can thus be used to wirelessly control and/or monitor the operation of lighting device 1100.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the invention is that more than one-half of the energy radiated by the antenna 1106 radiates in one of the half spheres 1116, the hemisphere 1116 being circumferentially symmetric about the longitudinal axis 1108 and having a transverse axis 1110 Extends to one of the equatorial planes 1118.

Antenna 1106 is preferably embodied as an annular radiating element that is offset above the array of LEDs 1102 and that surrounds the array of LEDs 1102. Yet another particular feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that although the antenna 1106 is proximate to the LED 1102, it The negligible effect on the light emission properties of the LED 1102 is preferably due to its position relative to the LED 1102.

As best seen in Figure 11A, the housing 1104 preferably includes a base 1120 by which the illumination device 1100 is preferably coupled to a power source (not shown). 1A and 11B, the hemisphere 1116 is preferably oriented in the opposite direction to the base 1120 such that more than one-half of the energy emitted by the antenna 1106 radiates in one direction opposite the power source of the illumination device 1100.

A narrow pedestal 1122 is preferably produced from the base 1120, which preferably abuts a ceramic heat sink 1124 having an outer edge 1128. As most clearly visible at the enlarged portion 1130, the antenna 1106 is preferably fed through by means of a coaxial cable 1132 that is coupled to the feedthrough 1114.

Illumination device 1100 further preferably includes a collimator 1134 that is preferably positioned above LED 1102. A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the invention is that the antenna 1106 is formed on a lower surface 1136 of the collimator 1134, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated antenna carrier.

It should be understood that, in addition to the differences in structure and configuration between the 蜿蜒 antenna 706 supported on the collimator 734 and the loop antenna 1106 supported on the collimator 1134 of FIGS. 7A and 7B outlined above, Lighting device 1100 can generally be similar to lighting device 700 in every relevant aspect. In particular, it should be appreciated that the illumination device 1100 shares the features and advantages set forth above with reference to the illumination device 700, including for wirelessly controlling and/or monitoring the illumination device without significantly interfering with the light emission properties of the illumination device 1100. The radiation pattern of antenna 1106 of 1100 is optimized.

Reference is now made to Figures 12A and 12B, which are simplified and various exploded views and assembly drawings of one of the illumination devices constructed and operated in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As seen in Figures 12A and 12B, illumination device 1200 is provided that includes one (at an example) embodiment of at least one of the three LEDs 1202, as best seen in Figure 12A. It should be appreciated that providing three LEDs 1202 in illumination device 1200 is merely exemplary and illumination device 1200 can include a greater or lesser number of light sources depending on its design requirements.

Illumination device 1200 further includes an outer casing 1204 enclosing an antenna 1206 and defining a longitudinal axis 1208 and a transverse axis 1210, the axes 1208 and 1210 preferably intersecting at a central point. Antenna 1206 receives an RF input signal at a feedthrough point 1214 and operates to transmit RF radiation across a predetermined frequency range. Antenna 1206 can thus be used to wirelessly control and/or monitor the operation of lighting device 1200.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the present invention is that more than one-half of the energy radiated by the antenna 1206 is radiated in one of the hemispheres 1216 that are circumferentially symmetric about the longitudinal axis 1208 and have a transverse axis 1210. Extends to one of the equatorial planes 1218.

Antenna 1206 is preferably embodied as an annular element that surrounds the array of LEDs 1202. Yet another particular feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that although the antenna 1206 is close to the array of LEDs 1202, it preferably has a negligible effect on the light emission properties of the LED 1202 due to its position relative to the LED 1202. influences.

The housing 1204 preferably includes a thermally conductive plastic heat sink 1224 and a bulb cover 1226 that is preferably adhered to one of the fins 1224. edge. As most clearly visible at the enlarged portion 1230, the antenna 1206 is preferably fed through by means of a coaxial cable 1232 that is coupled to the feedthrough point 1214. In contrast to the embodiments of antennas 106 through 506 set forth above, in each of these embodiments, the antenna is preferably supported by a dedicated carrier that is specifically provided for that purpose, with antenna 1206 resting On one of the inner surfaces 1234 of the heat sink 1224.

It should be understood that in addition to the differences in structure and configuration between the loop antenna 106 supported by the dedicated carrier 136 of FIGS. 1A and 1B and the loop antenna 1206 supported by the heat sink 1224 of FIGS. 12A and 12B. The lighting device 1200 can generally be similar to the lighting device 100 in every relevant aspect. In particular, it should be appreciated that illumination device 1200 shares the features and advantages set forth above with reference to illumination device 100, including for wirelessly controlling and/or monitoring lighting devices without significantly interfering with the light emission properties of illumination device 1200. The radiant mode of the antenna 1206 of 1200 is optimized.

Reference is now made to Figures 13A and 13B, which are simplified and various exploded views and assembly drawings of one of the illumination devices constructed and operated in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As seen in Figures 13A and 13B, a lighting device 1300 comprising one of the at least one light source embodied here (by way of example) as a spiral CFL 1302 is provided. It will be appreciated that the illumination device 1300 differs from the embodiment of the illumination devices 100 to 1200 set forth above in this regard, in each of the embodiments, the light source is an LED rather than a CFL. It should be further appreciated that the helical structure of CFL 1302 illustrated in Figures 13A and 13B is merely exemplary and that CFL 1302 may additionally be configured as any other suitable in the art. CFL bulbs.

Illumination device 1300 further preferably includes an outer casing 1304 enclosing an antenna 1306 and defining a longitudinal axis 1308 and a transverse axis 1310, the axes 1308 and 1310 preferably intersecting at a central point. Antenna 1306 receives an RF input signal at a feedthrough point 1314 and operates to transmit RF radiation across a predetermined frequency range. Antenna 1306 can thus be used to wirelessly control and/or monitor the operation of lighting device 1300.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the invention is that more than one-half of the energy radiated by the antenna 1306 radiates in one of the half spheres 1316 that are circumferentially symmetric about the longitudinal axis 1308 and have a transverse axis 1310 Extends to one of the equatorial planes 1318.

Antenna 1306 is preferably embodied as a three-dimensional open loop radiating element centrally positioned below the bore of helical CFL 1302 and partially positioned within the bore of helical CFL 1302. Yet another particular feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that although antenna 1306 is proximate to CFL 1302, it preferably has a negligible effect on the light emission properties of CFL 1302 due to its position relative to CFL 1302. .

As best seen in Figure 13A, the housing 1304 preferably includes a base 1320 by which the illumination device 1300 is preferably coupled to a power source (not shown). 13A and 13B, the hemisphere 1316 is preferably oriented in the opposite direction to the base 1320 such that more than one-half of the energy emitted by the antenna 1306 is radiated in one direction opposite the power source of the illumination device 1300.

A pedestal 1322 is preferably produced from the base 1320. a ring bracket 1324 Preferably, it is adhered to an upper edge 1326 of the base 1322 to which the CFL 1302 is mounted. A projection 1328 is preferably formed in the bracket 1324 to enclose the antenna 1306. As most clearly visible at the enlarged portion 1330, the antenna 1306 is preferably mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) 1332 and fed through by means of a printed transmission line 1334 terminated at the feedthrough point 1314.

It should be appreciated that in addition to the differences in structure and configuration between the loop antenna 106 of the LED lighting device 100 and the open loop antenna 1306 of the CFL lighting device 1300 as outlined above, the lighting device 1300 can generally be in each relevant aspect. It is similar to the lighting device 100. In particular, it should be appreciated that illumination device 1300 shares the features and advantages set forth above with reference to illumination device 100, including for wirelessly controlling and/or monitoring lighting devices without significantly interfering with the light emission properties of illumination device 1300. The radiation pattern of the antenna 1306 of 1300 is optimized.

Reference is now made to Figures 14A and 14B, which are simplified individual exploded views and assembly illustrations of one of the illumination devices constructed and operated in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As seen in Figures 14A and 14B, illumination device 1400 is provided that includes one of the at least one light source embodied here (by way of example) as a spiral CFL 1402. It should be appreciated that the illumination device 1400 differs from the embodiments of the illumination devices 100-1200 described above in this regard, in each of the embodiments, the light source is an LED rather than a CFL. It should be further appreciated that the helical structure of CFL 1402 illustrated in Figures 14A and 14B is merely exemplary and CFL 1402 may additionally be configured as any other suitable CFL bulb known in the art.

Illumination device 1400 further preferably includes a housing 1404 enclosing an antenna 1406 and defining a longitudinal axis 1408 and a transverse axis 1410, the axes 1408 and 1410 preferably intersecting at a central point. Antenna 1406 receives an RF input signal at a feedthrough (not shown) and operates to transmit RF radiation across a predetermined frequency range. Antenna 1406 can thus be used to wirelessly control and/or monitor the operation of lighting device 1400.

A particular feature of one preferred embodiment of the present invention is that more than one-half of the energy radiated by the antenna 1406 radiates in one of the hemispheres 1416 that are circumferentially symmetric about the longitudinal axis 1408 and have a transverse axis 1410. Extends to one of the equatorial planes 1418.

Antenna 1406 is preferably embodied as a three-dimensional closed loop radiating element that is centrally positioned below the bore of helical CFL 1402 and partially positioned within the bore of helical CFL 1402. Yet another particular feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that although the antenna 1406 is proximate to the CFL 1402, it preferably has a negligible effect on the light emission properties of the CFL 1402 due to its position relative to the CFL 1402. .

As best seen in Figure 14A, the housing 1404 preferably includes a base 1420 by which the illumination device 1400 is preferably coupled to a power source (not shown). 14A and 14B, the hemisphere 1416 is preferably oriented in the opposite direction to the base 1420 such that more than one-half of the energy emitted by the antenna 1406 radiates in one direction opposite the power source of the illumination device 1400.

A pedestal 1422 is preferably produced from the base 1420. An annular bracket 1424 is preferably adhered to an upper edge 1426 of the base 1422 to which the CFL 1402 is mounted. On the bracket 1424. A projection 1428 is preferably formed in the bracket 1424 to enclose the antenna 1406. As best seen at the enlarged portion 1430, the antenna 1406 is preferably mounted on a PCB 1432 and can be fed through a printed transmission line (not shown) formed on the PCB.

It should be understood that the illumination device 1400 may generally be in addition to the difference in structure and configuration between the open loop antenna 1306 of FIGS. 13A and 13B and the closed loop antenna 1406 of FIGS. 14A and 14B as outlined above. Each related aspect is similar to lighting device 1300. In particular, it should be appreciated that illumination device 1400 shares the features and advantages set forth above with reference to illumination device 1300, including for wirelessly controlling and/or monitoring lighting devices without significantly interfering with the light emission properties of illumination device 1400. The radiant mode of the antenna 1406 of 1400 is optimized.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention is not limited to what has been specifically claimed herein. Rather, the scope of the invention includes various combinations and sub-combinations of the features set forth hereinabove, as well as modifications and variations which are apparent to those skilled in the art in the <RTIgt; form.

100‧‧‧Lighting devices/devices

102‧‧‧Light source/single light-emitting diode/light emitting diode

104‧‧‧Shell

106‧‧‧Antenna/loop antenna

108‧‧‧First dashed line/longitudinal axis

110‧‧‧second dashed line/transverse axis

112‧‧‧ center point/point

114‧‧‧Feeding points

116‧‧‧hemisphere

118‧‧‧Equatorial plane

120‧‧‧ lamp holder

122‧‧‧Base

124‧‧‧Metal heat sink/heat sink

126‧‧‧ bulb cover

128‧‧‧ upper edge

130‧‧‧Magnification

132‧‧‧ coaxial cable

134‧‧‧non-conductive column

136‧‧‧Special non-conducting carrier/carrier/special carrier

138‧‧‧ inner circumference

200‧‧‧Lighting device

202‧‧‧Lighting diode

204‧‧‧ Shell

206‧‧‧Antenna/Triangle Antenna

208‧‧‧Longitudinal axis/shaft

210‧‧‧Transverse shaft/shaft

212‧‧‧ points

214‧‧‧Feeding point

216‧‧‧ hemisphere

218‧‧‧Equatorial plane

220‧‧‧ lamp holder

222‧‧‧Narrow pedestal/pedestal

224‧‧‧Metal heat sink/heat sink

226‧‧‧ bulb cover

228‧‧‧ upper edge

230‧‧‧Magnification

232‧‧‧Coaxial cable

300‧‧‧Lighting device

302‧‧‧Lighting diode

304‧‧‧Shell

306‧‧‧Antenna/蜿蜒 antenna

308‧‧‧Longitudinal axis/shaft

310‧‧‧Transverse shaft/axis

312‧‧ points

314‧‧‧Feeding point

316‧‧‧ hemisphere

318‧‧‧Equatorial plane

320‧‧‧ lamp holder

322‧‧‧Narrow pedestal/base

324‧‧‧Metal heat sink/heat sink

326‧‧‧ bulb cover

328‧‧‧ upper edge

330‧‧‧Magnification

332‧‧‧ coaxial cable

334‧‧‧Special non-conducting carrier

400‧‧‧Lighting device

402‧‧‧Single light-emitting diode/light emitting diode

404‧‧‧Shell

406‧‧‧Antenna/Heptagon Antenna

408‧‧‧Longitudinal axis/axis

410‧‧‧Transverse shaft/shaft

414‧‧‧Feeding point

416‧‧‧ hemisphere

418‧‧‧Equatorial plane

424‧‧‧Metal heat sink/heat sink

426‧‧‧ bulb cover

428‧‧‧ upper edge

430‧‧‧Magnification

432‧‧‧ coaxial cable

434‧‧‧Special non-conducting carrier

500‧‧‧Lighting device

502‧‧‧Single light-emitting diode/light emitting diode

504‧‧‧Shell

506‧‧‧Antenna/蜿蜒 antenna

508‧‧‧Longitudinal axis/shaft

510‧‧‧Transverse shaft/axis

514‧‧‧Feeding points

516‧‧‧hemisphere

518‧‧‧Equatorial plane

520‧‧‧ lamp holder

522‧‧‧Narrow base/base

524‧‧‧Metal heat sink

526‧‧‧ bulb cover

530‧‧‧Magnification

532‧‧‧ coaxial cable

534‧‧‧Special cylindrical plastic carrier/plastic carrier

536‧‧‧ upper edge

600‧‧‧Lighting device

602‧‧‧Single light-emitting diode/light emitting diode

604‧‧‧ Shell

606‧‧‧Antenna/Double Branch Antenna

608‧‧‧Longitudinal axis/shaft

610‧‧‧Transverse shaft/axis

614‧‧‧Feeding point

616‧‧‧hemisphere

618‧‧‧Equatorial plane

620‧‧‧ lamp holder

622‧‧‧Narrow pedestal/base

624‧‧‧Metal heat sink/heat sink

626‧‧‧ bulb cover

630‧‧‧Magnification

632‧‧‧ coaxial cable

634‧‧‧Plastic ring/ring/light emitting diode holder

700‧‧‧Lighting device

702‧‧‧Lighting diode

704‧‧‧Shell

706‧‧‧Antenna/蜿蜒 antenna

708‧‧‧Longitudinal axis/shaft

710‧‧‧Transverse shaft/axis

714‧‧‧Feeding point

716‧‧‧ hemisphere

718‧‧‧Equatorial plane

720‧‧‧ lamp holder

722‧‧‧Narrow base/base

724‧‧‧Metal heat sink

730‧‧‧Magnification

732‧‧‧ coaxial cable

734‧‧ ‧ collimator

736‧‧‧lower surface

800‧‧‧Lighting device

802‧‧‧Single light-emitting diode/light emitting diode

804‧‧‧ Shell

806‧‧‧Antenna/arched antenna

808‧‧‧Longitudinal axis/shaft

810‧‧‧Transverse shaft/axis

814‧‧‧Feeding point

816‧‧‧ hemisphere

818‧‧‧Equatorial plane

820‧‧‧ lamp holder

822‧‧‧Narrow pedestal/base

824‧‧‧Metal heat sink/heat sink

826‧‧‧ bulb cover

828‧‧‧ upper edge

830‧‧‧Magnification

832‧‧‧ coaxial cable

834‧‧‧ inner surface

900‧‧‧Lighting device

902‧‧‧Seven LEDs/Light Emitting Diodes

904‧‧‧Shell

906‧‧‧Antenna/蜿蜒 antenna

908‧‧‧Longitudinal axis/axis

910‧‧‧Transverse shaft/axis

914‧‧‧Feeding point

916‧‧‧ hemisphere

918‧‧‧Equatorial plane

924‧‧‧thermal plastic heat sink / heat sink / metal heat sink

926‧‧‧ bulb cover

928‧‧‧ upper edge

930‧‧‧Magnification

932‧‧‧ coaxial cable

934‧‧‧ inner surface

1000‧‧‧Lighting device

1002‧‧‧Three light-emitting diodes/light-emitting diodes

1004‧‧‧ Shell

1006‧‧‧Antenna

1008‧‧‧Longitudinal axis/shaft

1010‧‧‧Transverse shaft/axis

1014‧‧‧Feeding point

1016‧‧‧hemisphere

1018‧‧‧Equatorial plane

1020‧‧‧ lamp holder

1022‧‧‧Base

1024‧‧‧Ceramic heat sink/heat sink

1026‧‧‧ bulb cover

1028‧‧‧ upper edge

1030‧‧‧Magnification

1032‧‧‧Coaxial cable

1034‧‧‧ inner wall

1100‧‧‧Lighting device

1102‧‧‧Three light-emitting diodes/light-emitting diodes

1104‧‧‧Shell

1106‧‧‧Antenna/loop antenna

1108‧‧‧Longitudinal axis/shaft

1110‧‧‧Transverse shaft/shaft

1114‧‧‧Feeding point

1116‧‧‧ hemisphere

1118‧‧‧Equatorial plane

1120‧‧‧ lamp holder

1122‧‧‧Narrow base/base

1124‧‧‧Ceramic heat sink

1128‧‧‧ outer edge

1130‧‧‧Magnification

1132‧‧‧Coaxial cable

1134‧‧ ‧ collimator

1136‧‧‧lower surface

1200‧‧‧Lighting device

1202‧‧‧Three light-emitting diodes/light-emitting diodes

1204‧‧‧Shell

1206‧‧‧Antenna/loop antenna

1208‧‧‧Longitudinal axis/shaft

1210‧‧‧Transverse shaft/axis

1214‧‧‧Feeding point

1216‧‧‧hemisphere

1218‧‧‧Equatorial plane

1224‧‧‧thermal plastic heat sink / heat sink

1226‧‧‧ bulb cover

1230‧‧‧Magnification

1232‧‧‧Coaxial cable

1234‧‧‧ inner surface

1300‧‧‧Lighting device/integrated fluorescent lighting device

1302‧‧‧Spiral integrated fluorescent lamp / integrated fluorescent lamp

1304‧‧‧ Shell

1306‧‧‧Antenna/open loop antenna

1308‧‧‧Longitudinal axis/shaft

1310‧‧‧Transverse shaft/axis

1314‧‧‧Feeding point

1316‧‧‧hemisphere

1318‧‧‧Equatorial plane

1320‧‧‧ lamp holder

1322‧‧‧Base

1324‧‧‧ring bracket/bracket

1326‧‧‧ upper edge

1328‧‧‧Protruding

1330‧‧‧Magnification

1332‧‧‧Printed circuit board

1334‧‧‧Printed transmission line

1400‧‧‧Lighting device

1402‧‧‧Spiral integrated fluorescent / integrated fluorescent

1404‧‧‧ Shell

1406‧‧‧Antenna/closed loop antenna

1408‧‧‧Longitudinal axis/shaft

1410‧‧‧Transverse shaft/axis

1416‧‧‧hemisphere

1418‧‧‧Equatorial plane

1420‧‧‧ lamp holder

1422‧‧‧Base

1424‧‧‧ring bracket/bracket

1426‧‧‧ upper edge

1428‧‧‧Protruding

1430‧‧‧Magnification

1432‧‧‧Printed circuit board

1A and 1B are simplified, exploded and assembled views of a lighting device constructed and operated in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and FIGS. 2A and 2B are further preferred in accordance with the present invention. The simplified and various exploded views and assembly drawings of one of the illumination devices constructed and operated in the embodiments; FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B are simplified diagrams of one of the illumination devices constructed and operated according to still another preferred embodiment of the present invention. Individual decomposition diagrams and assembly drawings; 4A and 4B are simplified respective exploded views and assembly drawings of a lighting device constructed and operated in accordance with still another preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIGS. 5A, 5B and 5C are in accordance with the present invention. A simplified perspective view and a plan view and an assembly view of one of the illumination devices constructed and operated in a preferred embodiment; FIGS. 6A and 6B are constructed in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention and A simplified respective exploded view and assembly drawing of one of the lighting devices is operated; FIGS. 7A and 7B are simplified individual exploded views of one of the lighting devices constructed and operated in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention. And FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B are simplified respective exploded views and assembly drawings of one of the lighting devices constructed and operated according to still another preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIGS. 9A and 9B are based on the present drawings; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B are constructed and operated in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention. Simplified individual exploded view and assembly drawing of a lighting device 11A and 11B are simplified exploded perspective views and assembly drawings of one of the illumination devices constructed and operated in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIGS. 12A and 12B are further views in accordance with the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 13A and FIG. 13B are diagrams showing the construction and operation of one of the lighting devices in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 13A and FIG. The various exploded views and assembly drawings are simplified; and Figures 14A and 14B are simplified individual exploded views and assembly drawings of one of the lighting devices constructed and operated in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

100‧‧‧Lighting devices/devices

102‧‧‧Light source/single light-emitting diode/light emitting diode

104‧‧‧Shell

106‧‧‧Antenna/loop antenna

108‧‧‧First dashed line/longitudinal axis

110‧‧‧second dashed line/transverse axis

112‧‧‧ center point/point

114‧‧‧Feeding points

120‧‧‧ lamp holder

122‧‧‧Base

124‧‧‧Metal heat sink/heat sink

126‧‧‧ bulb cover

128‧‧‧ upper edge

130‧‧‧Magnification

132‧‧‧ coaxial cable

134‧‧‧non-conductive column

136‧‧‧Special non-conducting carrier/carrier/special carrier

138‧‧‧ inner circumference

Claims (19)

A lighting device comprising: at least one light source; a housing positioned adjacent to the at least one light source, the housing defining a longitudinal axis and intersecting a transverse axis; and an antenna at least partially enclosed by the housing And positioned adjacent to the at least one light source, the antenna is operative to radiate energy, wherein more than one-half of the energy is symmetrical about the longitudinal axis and has one of the transverse axes extending in one of the hemispheres of one of the equatorial planes radiation. The lighting device of claim 1, wherein the at least one light source comprises at least one light emitting diode. The lighting device of claim 1, wherein the at least one light source comprises at least one integrated fluorescent lamp. The illuminating device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the antenna is completely enclosed by the outer casing. The illuminating device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the antenna is positioned relative to the at least one light source such that the light emitting properties of the at least one light source have a negligible effect. The illuminating device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the housing comprises a lamp cap adapted for connection to a power source. A lighting device as claimed in claim 6, wherein the hemisphere is oriented in a direction opposite to the base. The illuminating device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the housing comprises a heat sink. The lighting device of claim 8, wherein the antenna is supported by the heat sink. The illuminating device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the antenna is supported by one of the at least one light source. The illuminating device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the antenna is supported by a collimator. The illuminating device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the antenna is supported by a printed circuit board. The illuminating device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the antenna is supported by a dedicated non-conductive carrier. The illuminating device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the antenna is planar. The illuminating device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the antenna has a three-dimensional geometry. The illumination device of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the antenna comprises a one-way feedthrough antenna. The lighting device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the antenna is adapted for use in at least one of wireless control and wireless monitoring of the lighting device. The lighting device of claim 17, wherein the antenna is adapted for wireless communication with a control module. The lighting device of claim 17, wherein the antenna is adapted for wireless communication with a wireless device in a wireless network.