Abstract: A smart-mirror device capable of controlling a remote mobile device based on a screen that is cast from the mobile device and displayed in a touch-screen mirror of the smart-mirror device. The touch-screen mirror can include a display area that functions as a touch screen. In an embodiment, a user can initiate a screen-mirroring process to cast the screen of the mobile device to a screen-mirroring area arranged within the display area of the touch-screen mirror. The user can then interact with the screen-mirroring area while viewing the screen that is cast from the mobile device. Converted position information of the user's touches can be transmitted to the mobile device, for example, through a Bluetooth human interface device (HID) configured at the smart-mirror device or by using any other wireless transmission protocols and technologies.

Abstract: A device includes a connection receiving power from a power source under normal conditions and circuitry configured to determine, based on an input from the connection, when the power from the power source is absent; output, when the power source is absent, a test signal at the connection; and generate a detection signal based on current flow generated following the output of the test signal, wherein the detection signal indicates a position of a switch connecting the circuitry to the connection and the generated detection signal indicates the switch is closed when the current flow is above a threshold. The circuitry is configured such that when the power from the power source is absent, the switch is closed, and plural devices are connected on the supply side of the switch, the plurality of devices on the supply side appear as a substantially open circuit to the test signal.

Abstract: A device includes a connection receiving power from a power source under normal conditions and circuitry configured to determine, based on an input from the connection, when the power from the power source is absent; output, when the power source is absent, a test signal at the connection; and generate a detection signal based on current flow generated following the output of the test signal, wherein the detection signal indicates a position of a switch connecting the circuitry to the connection and the generated detection signal indicates the switch is closed when the current flow is above a threshold. The circuitry is configured such that when the power from the power source is absent, the switch is closed, and plural devices are connected on the supply side of the switch, the plurality of devices on the supply side appear as a substantially open circuit to the test signal.

Abstract: A device includes a connection receiving power from a power source under normal conditions and circuitry configured to determine, based on an input from the connection, when the power from the power source is absent; output, when the power source is absent, a test signal at the connection; and generate a detection signal based on current flow generated following the output of the test signal, wherein the detection signal indicates a position of a switch connecting the circuitry to the connection and the generated detection signal indicates the switch is closed when the current flow is above a threshold. The circuitry is configured such that when the power from the power source is absent, the switch is closed, and plural devices are connected on the supply side of the switch, the plurality of devices on the supply side appear as a substantially open circuit to the test signal.

Abstract: A device includes a connection receiving power from a power source under normal conditions and circuitry configured to determine, based on an input from the connection, when the power from the power source is absent; output, when the power source is absent, a test signal at the connection; and generate a detection signal based on current flow generated following the output of the test signal, wherein the detection signal indicates a position of a switch connecting the circuitry to the connection and the generated detection signal indicates the switch is closed when the current flow is above a threshold. The circuitry is configured such that when the power from the power source is absent, the switch is closed, and plural devices are connected on the supply side of the switch, the plurality of devices on the supply side appear as a substantially open circuit to the test signal.

Abstract: A light fixture with a motion sensor includes a holder arranged for mounting on either a vertical or a horizontal surface, a head rotatablely connected with the holder, and a motion sensor installed on the holder, the head including a housing, a control circuit board and multiple light bulbs mounted in the housing, the light bulbs and the motion sensor being electrically connected with the control circuit board, the motion sensor being arranged to receive infrared radiation emitted by a human being thereby turning on the light bulbs controlled by the control circuit board. The head is rotatable, thus the illumination angle of the light fixture is wide, and is convenient to operate.

Abstract: A light device includes a nightlight unit adapted to operate in an automatic mode, an on mode, or an off mode; an illumination unit comprising a sensor, the illumination unit being removably secured to the nightlight unit; and a charging unit for charging the illumination unit. The lighting unit is adapted to come on automatically by operating in the automatic mode, continuously emit light by operating in the on mode, or stop emitting light by operating in the off mode. The illumination unit is adapted to come on automatically to emit light either when the sensor senses an activating condition in the form of an absence of AC or after removing from the nightlight unit. The sensor is adapted to disable the illumination unit either when sensing a termination of the activating condition or after placing the illumination unit in the nightlight unit and electrically connecting thereto.

Abstract: A light device includes a nightlight unit adapted to operate in an automatic mode, an on mode, or an off mode; an illumination unit comprising a sensor, the illumination unit being removably secured to the nightlight unit; and a charging unit for charging the illumination unit. The lighting unit is adapted to come on automatically by operating in the automatic mode, continuously emit light by operating in the on mode, or stop emitting light by operating in the off mode. The illumination unit is adapted to come on automatically to emit light either when the sensor senses an activating condition in the form of an absence of AC or after removing from the nightlight unit. The sensor is adapted to disable the illumination unit either when sensing a termination of the activating condition or after placing the illumination unit in the nightlight unit and electrically connecting thereto.

Abstract: The invention is a small, portable illumination device which is used to illuminate reading material or other material. The device contains a clip which a user can employ to attach the device to a book or other reading material. The clip holds the illuminating device in place relative to the material. The device uses either battery or alternating current as power and can be switched from one to the other by insertion or removal of a male plug of a 120V AC/DC adapter into or from a jack in the device. The device can be turned on or shut off when a user switches the ON-OFF switch. In addition, there is a countdown timer which the user can set to a desired number of minutes. Once the countdown timer starts, the device will illuminate the material for the number of minutes to which the user set the countdown timer. When the countdown timer reaches zero, the device shuts off automatically. A buzzer sounds when the countdown timer reaches two minutes.

Abstract: The invention is a small, portable illumination device which is used to illuminate reading material or other material. The device contains a clip which a user can employ to attach the device to a book or other reading material. The clip holds the illuminating device in place relative to the material. The device uses either battery or alternating current as power and can be switched from one to the other by insertion or removal of a male plug of a 120V AC/DC adapter into or from a jack in the device. The device can be turned on or shut off when a user switches the ON-OFF switch. In addition, there is a countdown timer which the user can set to a desired number of minutes. Once the countdown timer starts, the device will illuminate the material for the number of minutes to which the user set the countdown timer. When the countdown timer reaches zero, the device shuts off automatically. A buzzer sounds when the countdown timer reaches two minutes.

Abstract: A novelty flashlight with a clear body. The front half is cone shaped and houses a light bulb, 2 AA batteries and a switch, and is covered with an attractive soft material. The rear half houses a liquid (e.g. water) and ornamental elements. An opaque cap is provided which, when placed over the front end of the flashlight, blocks light from escaping other than toward the rear end of the flashlight to illuminate the liquid and ornamental elements, acting as a nightlight for kids. The front end is surrounded by a reflective/opaque coating under the soft material. The bulb support, which is usually a reflective parabolically shaped piece in a typical flashlight, is transparent to allow light to pass backward into the rear end of the flashlight. Light is also conducted through the clear flashlight housing.

Abstract: The present invention is an upright revolving display stand (10,10') of the type for displaying articles of merchandise (66,66') and of the type supported by both a base floor portion (12,12') and an upright wall portion. (14,14') extending from the base floor portion (12,12'). The display stand (10,10') is characterized by a display rack (46,46') coupled to the pole (24,24').