System and method for providing LED tube lights with integrated sensors

摘要

A system is presented including a tube light mounted in a tube light socket. The tube light includes a printed wiring board, one or more LEDs mounted to the printed wiring board, and one or more sensors mounted to the printed wiring board. The tube light also includes a power supply mounted to the printed wiring board, such that the power supply is connected to the tube light socket to supply a direct current voltage signal to the printed wiring board. A method is also provided for forming the tube light and mounting the tube light into the tube light socket.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a tube light attached in a tube light socket to receive power through the tube light socket, said tube light comprising: a printed wiring board having a front face and a rear face; at least one light emitting diode (LED) attached to the printed wiring board; at least one sensor attached to the printed wiring board, the at least one sensor for measuring a parameter in an environment external to the system; and a power supply attached to the printed wiring board, said power supply connected to the tube light socket to receive power through the tube light socket and to supply a direct current voltage signal to the printed wiring board; wherein the at least one LED and the at least one sensor are attached to the front face of the printed wiring board and the power supply is attached to the rear face of the printed wiring board; and wherein the at least one sensor is one of a gas sensor, a temperature sensor and a camera.