公开(公告)号：US09277629B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US13242292

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: James P. Steiner ,  Andrew Peter Schmalz ,  Andrew Ryan Offenbacher ,  Adam J. Schrems ,  Brian Raymond Valenta

Inventor： James P. Steiner ,  Andrew Peter Schmalz ,  Andrew Ryan Offenbacher ,  Adam J. Schrems ,  Brian Raymond Valenta

IPC: G08B13/08 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0272

Abstract: A load control system controls an electrical load provided in a space and comprises a load control device and a first occupancy sensor mounted to a movable structure (e.g., a door) and a second occupancy sensor mounted to a fixed surface (e.g., a wall or a ceiling). The load control device controls the load in response to the wireless control signals received from the occupancy sensors. The first occupancy sensor transmits an occupied wireless control signal to the load control device in response to detecting the movement of the movable structure. The second occupancy sensor transmits an occupied wireless control signal to the load control device in response to detecting the occupancy condition. The load control device turns on the load in response to receiving the occupied control signal from the first occupancy sensor, and turns off the load in response to receiving vacant control signals from both of the occupancy sensors.

Abstract translation: 负载控制系统控制在空间中提供的电负载，并且包括负载控制装置和安装到可移动结构（例如，门）的第一占用传感器和安装到固定表面（例如，墙壁或 天花板）。 负载控制装置响应于从占用传感器接收到的无线控制信号来控制负载。 响应于检测到可移动结构的移动，第一占用传感器将占用的无线控制信号发送到负载控制装置。 响应于检测到占用情况，第二占用传感器将占用的无线控制信号发送到负载控制装置。 负载控制装置响应于从第一占用传感器接收占用的控制信号而接通负载，并且响应于接收到来自两个占用传感器的空闲控制信号而关断负载。

公开(公告)号：US20130181630A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-18

申请号：US13359722

申请日：2012-01-27

Applicant: Mark S. Taipale ,  James P. Steiner ,  Walter S. Zaharchuk ,  Michael W. Pessina ,  Joel S. Spira

Inventor： Mark S. Taipale ,  James P. Steiner ,  Walter S. Zaharchuk ,  Michael W. Pessina ,  Joel S. Spira

IPC: H02J3/02 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  H05B33/0845 ,  H05B37/0209 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0263

Abstract: A load control system comprises a load control device for controlling an electrical load receiving power from an AC power source, and a controller adapted to be coupled in series between the source and the load control device. The load control system may be installed without requiring any additional wires to be run, and is easily configured without the need for a computer or an advanced commissioning procedure. The load control device receives both power and communication over two wires, and the controller generates a phase-control voltage that has at least one timing edge in each half-cycle, and transmits digital messages by modulating a timing edge of the phase-control voltage relative to a reference edge. The controller may be operable to receive inputs from a plurality of different input devices, and the load control device may be operable to control a plurality of different loads.

Abstract translation: 负载控制系统包括用于控制来自AC电源的电负荷接收功率的负载控制装置，以及适于串联耦合在源和负载控制装置之间的控制器。 可以安装负载控制系统，而不需要运行任何额外的电线，并且容易地配置，而不需要计算机或高级调试过程。 负载控制装置通过两条线路同时接收电力和通信，并且控制器产生在每个半周期中具有至少一个定时边沿的相位控制电压，并且通过调制相位控制电压的定时边沿来发送数字消息 相对于参考边缘。 控制器可操作以接收来自多个不同输入设备的输入，并且负载控制设备可操作以控制多个不同的负载。

公开(公告)号：US20130169186A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13540662

申请日：2012-07-03

Applicant: James P. Steiner ,  Cyril Baby ,  Christopher Buck ,  Daniel F. Carmen

Inventor： James P. Steiner ,  Cyril Baby ,  Christopher Buck ,  Daniel F. Carmen

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0245 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0254 ,  H05B37/0263 ,  H05B39/041 ,  H05B39/044 ,  Y10T307/753

Abstract: A multiple location load control system comprises a main device and remote devices, which do not require neutral connections, but allow for visual and audible feedback at the main device and the remote devices. The main device and the remote devices are adapted to be coupled in series electrical connection between an AC power source and an electrical load, and to be further coupled together via an accessory wiring. The remote devices can be wired on the line side and the load side of the load control system, such that the main device is wired “in the middle” of the load control system. The main device is operable to enable a charging path to allow the remote devices to charge power supplies through the accessory wiring during a first time period of a half-cycle of the AC power source. The main device and the remote devices are operable to communicate with each other via the accessory wiring during a second time period of the half-cycle.

Abstract translation: 多位置负载控制系统包括主设备和远程设备，其不需要中立连接，但允许在主设备和远程设备处的视觉和听觉反馈。 主设备和远程设备适于在AC电源和电负载之间串联电连接，并且通过附件布线进一步耦合在一起。 远程设备可以连接在负载控制系统的线路侧和负载侧，使得主设备被布线在负载控制系统的“中间”。 主装置可操作以使充电路径能够在AC电源的半周期的第一时间段期间允许远程装置通过附件布线对电源充电。 主设备和远程设备可操作以在半周期的第二时间段期间经由附件布线彼此通信。

公开(公告)号：US08451116B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US12727956

申请日：2010-03-19

Applicant: James P. Steiner ,  Greg Edward Sloan

Inventor： James P. Steiner ,  Greg Edward Sloan

IPC: G08B13/08

CPC classification number: H05B37/0218 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0247 ,  G01J1/16 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/44 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: A wireless battery-powered daylight sensor for measuring a total light intensity in a space is operable to transmit wireless signals using a variable transmission rate that is dependent upon the total light intensity in the space. The sensor comprises a photosensitive circuit, a wireless transmitter for transmitting the wireless signals, a controller coupled to the photosensitive circuit and the wireless transmitter, and a battery for powering the photosensitive circuit, the wireless transmitter, and the controller. The photosensitive circuit is operable to generate a light intensity control signal in response to the total light intensity in the space. The controller transmits the wireless signals in response to the light intensity control signal using the variable transmission rate that is dependent upon the total light intensity in the space. The variable transmission rate may be dependent upon an amount of change of the total light intensity in the space. In addition, the variable transmission rate may be further dependent upon a rate of change of the total light intensity in the space.

Abstract translation: 用于测量空间中的总光强度的无线电池供电的日光传感器可操作以使用取决于空间中的总光强度的可变传输速率来发送无线信号。 传感器包括光敏电路，用于发送无线信号的无线发射器，耦合到感光电路和无线发射器的控制器，以及用于给感光电路，无线发射器和控制器供电的电池。 感光电路可操作以响应于空间中的总光强度而产生光强度控制信号。 控制器使用取决于空间中的总光强度的可变传输速率响应于光强度控制信号来发送无线信号。 可变传输速率可以取决于空间中总光强度的变化量。 此外，可变传输速率可以进一步取决于空间中的总光强度的变化率。

公开(公告)号：US08410706B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US12727923

申请日：2010-03-19

Applicant: James P. Steiner ,  Greg Edward Sloan

Inventor： James P. Steiner ,  Greg Edward Sloan

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: G01J1/16 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0233 ,  G01J1/1626 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: A wireless lighting control system comprises a daylight sensor for measuring a light intensity in a space and a dimmer switch for controlling the amount of power delivered to a lighting load in response to the daylight sensor. For example, the daylight sensor may be able to transmit radio-frequency (RF) signals to the dimmer switch. The system provides methods of calibrating the daylight sensor that allow for automatically measuring and/or calculating one or more operational characteristics of the daylight sensor. One method of calibrating the daylight sensor comprises a “single-button-press” calibration procedure during which a user is only required to actuate a calibration button of the daylight sensor once. In addition, the daylight sensor is operable to automatically measure the total light intensity in the space at night to determine the light intensity of only the electrical light generated by the lighting load.

Abstract translation: 无线照明控制系统包括用于测量空间中的光强度的日光传感器和用于响应于日光传感器传送到照明负载的功率量的调光开关。 例如，日光传感器可以能够将射频（RF）信号传送到调光开关。 该系统提供校准日光传感器的方法，其允许自动测量和/或计算日光传感器的一个或多个操作特性。 校准日光传感器的一种方法包括单按钮校准程序，在该过程中用户仅需要一次启动日光传感器的校准按钮。 此外，日光传感器可操作以自动测量夜间空间中的总光强度，以确定仅由照明负载产生的电光的光强度。

公开(公告)号：US20120312576A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：US13491843

申请日：2012-06-08

Applicant: William Taylor Shivell ,  James P. Steiner

Inventor： William Taylor Shivell ,  James P. Steiner

IPC: H02G3/14

CPC classification number: H02G3/14 ,  H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/748

Abstract: A mounting plate for a control device is adapted to be coupled to an electrical wallbox and is made of a non-conductive material. The mounting plate comprises at least one faceplate screw opening for receiving a faceplate screw such that a faceplate may be coupled to the mounting plate during installation. The mounting plate further comprises a ground wire. The ground wire is adapted to be coupled to earth ground and is also positioned to overlap a portion of the faceplate screw opening. During the installation of the faceplate, as the faceplate screw is inserted into the faceplate screw opening of the yoke, the faceplate screw contacts the ground wire as well as the faceplate. In the event that the faceplate is made of metal, the faceplate will be coupled to the ground wire, and thus, safely grounded.

Abstract translation: 用于控制装置的安装板适于联接到电壁箱并且由非导电材料制成。 安装板包括用于接收面板螺钉的至少一个面板螺纹孔，使得面板可以在安装期间联接到安装板。 安装板还包括接地线。 接地线适于联接到地面，并且还定位成与面板螺钉开口的一部分重叠。 在面板安装过程中，当面板螺丝插入磁轭的面板螺丝孔时，面板螺丝与接地线以及面板接触。 在面板由金属制成的情况下，面板将连接到接地线，从而安全接地。

公开(公告)号：US07872429B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US12106614

申请日：2008-04-21

Applicant: James P. Steiner ,  Cyril Baby ,  Christopher Buck ,  Daniel F. Carmen

Inventor： James P. Steiner ,  Cyril Baby ,  Christopher Buck ,  Daniel F. Carmen

IPC: H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H05B37/0245 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0254 ,  H05B37/0263 ,  H05B39/041 ,  H05B39/044 ,  Y10T307/753

Abstract: A multiple location load control system comprises a main device and remote devices, which do not require neutral connections, but allow for visual and audible feedback at the main device and the remote devices. The main device and the remote devices are adapted to be coupled in series electrical connection between an AC power source and an electrical load, and to be further coupled together via an accessory wiring. The remote devices can be wired on the line side and the load side of the load control system, such that the main device is wired “in the middle” of the load control system. The main device is operable to enable a charging path to allow the remote devices to charge power supplies through the accessory wiring during a first time period of a half-cycle of the AC power source. The main device and the remote devices are operable to communicate with each other via the accessory wiring during a second time period of the half-cycle.

Abstract translation: 多位置负载控制系统包括主设备和远程设备，其不需要中立连接，但允许在主设备和远程设备处的视觉和听觉反馈。 主设备和远程设备适于在AC电源和电负载之间串联电连接，并且通过附件布线进一步耦合在一起。 远程设备可以连接在负载控制系统的线路侧和负载侧，使得主设备被布线在负载控制系统的“中间”。 主装置可操作以使充电路径能够在AC电源的半周期的第一时间段期间允许远程装置通过附件布线对电源充电。 主设备和远程设备可操作以在半周期的第二时间段期间经由附件布线彼此通信。

公开(公告)号：US20080258650A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US12106614

申请日：2008-04-21

Applicant: James P. Steiner ,  Cyril Baby ,  Christopher Buck ,  Daniel F. Carmen

Inventor： James P. Steiner ,  Cyril Baby ,  Christopher Buck ,  Daniel F. Carmen

IPC: H05B39/04

CPC classification number: H05B37/0245 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0254 ,  H05B37/0263 ,  H05B39/041 ,  H05B39/044 ,  Y10T307/753

Abstract: A multiple location load control system comprises a main device and remote devices, which do not require neutral connections, but allow for visual and audible feedback at the main device and the remote devices. The main device and the remote devices are adapted to be coupled in series electrical connection between an AC power source and an electrical load, and to be further coupled together via an accessory wiring. The remote devices can be wired on the line side and the load side of the load control system, such that the main device is wired “in the middle” of the load control system. The main device is operable to enable a charging path to allow the remote devices to charge power supplies through the accessory wiring during a first time period of a half-cycle of the AC power source. The main device and the remote devices are operable to communicate with each other via the accessory wiring during a second time period of the half-cycle.

Abstract translation: 多位置负载控制系统包括主设备和远程设备，其不需要中立连接，但允许在主设备和远程设备处的视觉和听觉反馈。 主设备和远程设备适于在AC电源和电负载之间串联电连接，并且通过附件布线进一步耦合在一起。 远程设备可以连接在负载控制系统的线路侧和负载侧，使得主设备被布线在负载控制系统的“中间”。 主装置可操作以使充电路径能够在AC电源的半周期的第一时间段期间允许远程装置通过附件布线对电源充电。 主设备和远程设备可操作以在半周期的第二时间段期间经由附件布线彼此通信。

公开(公告)号：US09736911B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US13359722

申请日：2012-01-27

Applicant: Mark S. Taipale ,  James P. Steiner ,  Walter S. Zaharchuk ,  Michael W. Pessina ,  Joel S. Spira

Inventor： Mark S. Taipale ,  James P. Steiner ,  Walter S. Zaharchuk ,  Michael W. Pessina ,  Joel S. Spira

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  H05B33/08

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  H05B33/0845 ,  H05B37/0209 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0263

Abstract: A load control system comprises a load control device for controlling an electrical load receiving power from an AC power source, and a controller adapted to be coupled in series between the source and the load control device. The load control system may be installed without requiring any additional wires to be run, and is easily configured without the need for a computer or an advanced commissioning procedure. The load control device receives both power and communication over two wires, and the controller generates a phase-control voltage that has at least one timing edge in each half-cycle, and transmits digital messages by modulating a timing edge of the phase-control voltage relative to a reference edge. The controller may be operable to receive inputs from a plurality of different input devices, and the load control device may be operable to control a plurality of different loads.

公开(公告)号：US20120068611A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US13242383

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: James P. Steiner ,  Andrew Peter Schmalz ,  Andrew Ryan Offenbacher ,  Adam J. Schrems ,  Brian Raymond Valenta

Inventor： James P. Steiner ,  Andrew Peter Schmalz ,  Andrew Ryan Offenbacher ,  Adam J. Schrems ,  Brian Raymond Valenta

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0272

Abstract: A load control system controls a lighting load provided in a space and comprises a load control device and one or more occupancy sensors. The load control device controls the load in response to the wireless control signals received from the occupancy sensors. Each occupancy sensor transmits an occupied control signal to the load control device in response to detecting an occupancy condition in the space and a vacant control signal to the load control device in response to detecting a vacancy condition. The load control device adjusts the intensity of the load to a first intensity in response to receiving the occupied control signal from at least one of the occupancy sensors, and adjusts the intensity of the load to a second intensity less than the first intensity (e.g., a non-off intensity) in response to receiving vacant control signals from both of the occupancy sensors.

Abstract translation: 负载控制系统控制在空间中提供的照明负载，并且包括负载控制装置和一个或多个占用传感器。 负载控制装置响应于从占用传感器接收到的无线控制信号来控制负载。 每个占用传感器响应于检测到空位而响应于检测到空间中的占用状况而向负载控制装置发送占用的控制信号和空载控制信号到负载控制装置。 负载控制装置响应于从至少一个占用传感器接收占用的控制信号而将负载的强度调整到第一强度，并且将负载的强度调整为小于第一强度的第二强度（例如， 响应于接收来自两个占用传感器的空闲控制信号，非关断强度）。