CONTROL DEVICE HAVING A NIGHT LIGHT
    1.
    发明申请
    CONTROL DEVICE HAVING A NIGHT LIGHT 审中-公开
    具有夜光的控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140125463A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-08

    申请号:US14155810

    申请日:2014-01-15

    Abstract: A control device has a night light that allows the control device to be easily found when the control device is located in a dark space. The control device comprises a low-power night light circuit having an LED characterized by a normal current range. The night light circuit conducts an LED current through the LED in a first mode to illuminate the LED to a first level to provide a night light, where the LED current has a magnitude below the normal current range, such that the night light may be provided in a battery-powered remote control that has an acceptable battery lifetime. The night light circuit is configured to operate in a second mode to illuminate the LED to a second level greater than the first level to provide feedback. The LED current in the second mode has a magnitude within the normal current range of the LED.

    Abstract translation: 控制装置具有夜间灯,当控制装置位于黑暗空间时,可以容易地找到控制装置。 控制装置包括具有正常电流范围的LED的低功率夜灯电路。 夜间灯电路在第一模式中通过LED传导LED电流,以将LED照亮到第一级以提供夜间照明,其中LED电流具有低于正常电流范围的幅度,使得可以提供夜间灯 在具有可接受的电池寿命的电池供电的遥控器中。 夜间灯电路被配置为在第二模式中操作以将LED照亮到大于第一电平的第二电平以提供反馈。 第二模式中的LED电流具有在LED的正常电流范围内的幅度。

    ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY FOR A WALLBOX DIMMER
    2.
    发明申请
    ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY FOR A WALLBOX DIMMER 审中-公开
    用于墙壁调光器的执行器组件

    公开(公告)号:US20160320892A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-03

    申请号:US15204459

    申请日:2016-07-07

    CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 H03K17/9625 H05B33/0845 H05B39/08

    Abstract: A wall-mounted dimmer may include an actuator assembly configured to translate a touch interaction with the dimmer into a desired dimming level. The actuator assembly may include a control interface having a resilient, deflectable membrane, a plurality of force-sensitive impedance members supported by the membrane, and an actuator configured to transfer a touch along the actuator to the membrane, causing the membrane to actuate one or more corresponding force-sensitive impedance members. The force-sensitive impedance members may be configured to make contact with corresponding ones of a plurality of open circuit pads supported by a printed circuit board. Each of the plurality of open circuit pads may correspond to a predetermined dimming level applied to a lighting load electrically connected to the dimmer. The control interface may be configured such that contact between the force-sensitive impedance members and corresponding ones of the open circuit pads is pressure sensitive.

    Abstract translation: 壁挂式调光器可以包括被配置为将与调光器的触摸交互转换成期望的调光水平的致动器组件。 致动器组件可以包括具有弹性的可偏转的膜,由膜支撑的多个力敏感的阻抗构件的控制接口,以及构造成将沿着致动器的触摸传递到膜的致动器,致使膜致动一个或 更多对应的力敏感阻抗构件。 力敏感阻抗构件可以被配置为与由印刷电路板支撑的多个开路焊盘中的相应的一个接触。 多个开路焊盘中的每一个可以对应于施加到电连接到调光器的照明负载的预定调光电平。 控制接口可以被配置为使得力敏感阻抗构件和对应的开路衬垫之间的接触是压敏的。

    REMOTE CONTROL HAVING A CAPACITIVE TOUCH SURFACE AND A MECHANISM FOR AWAKENING THE REMOTE CONTROL
    3.
    发明申请
    REMOTE CONTROL HAVING A CAPACITIVE TOUCH SURFACE AND A MECHANISM FOR AWAKENING THE REMOTE CONTROL 有权
    具有电容触摸表面的远程控制和用于远程控制的机制

    公开(公告)号:US20140268628A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US13826746

    申请日:2013-03-14

    CPC classification number: G08C17/02 G08C17/00 G08C2201/12 G08C2201/30

    Abstract: A remote control device having capacitive touch controls may be configured to enter a sleep state (or mode). For example, the remote control device may be configured to enter the sleep state upon expiration of an interval of time since a most recent button press. The remote control may be configured to awaken from the sleep state when one or more portions of a housing of the remote control are deflected, for example, when a user grasps the remote control to actuate one or more of the capacitive touch controls. For example, the remote control device may include a switch. The switch may include a carbon structure that may be configured to contact an open circuit pad on a circuit board to close the corresponding circuit when the housing is deflected and awaken the remote control device from the sleep state.

    Abstract translation: 具有电容式触摸控制的遥控装置可以被配置为进入睡眠状态(或模式)。 例如,远程控制设备可以被配置为在从最近的按钮按下之后的时间间隔期满时进入睡眠状态。 遥控器可以被配置为当遥控器的壳体的一个或多个部分被偏转时,例如当用户抓住遥控器以致动一个或多个电容式触摸控制时,从休眠状态唤醒。 例如,遥控装置可以包括开关。 开关可以包括碳结构,其可以被配置为当壳体偏转并且使遥控装置从睡眠状态唤醒时接触电路板上的开路板以闭合相应的电路。

    TWO-PART LOAD CONTROL SYSTEM MOUNTABLE TO A SINGLE ELECTRICAL WALLBOX
    4.
    发明申请
    TWO-PART LOAD CONTROL SYSTEM MOUNTABLE TO A SINGLE ELECTRICAL WALLBOX 审中-公开
    两部分负载控制系统可以安装到一个单电池

    公开(公告)号:US20160254699A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-01

    申请号:US15150496

    申请日:2016-05-10

    Abstract: A load control system includes a load control device and a remote control for configuring and controlling operation of the load control device. The load control device and remote control may be mounted to an electrical wallbox. The system may be configured by associating the remote control with the load control device, and actuating a button on the remote control to configure the load control device. A second remote control device may be directly or indirectly associated with the load control device. The load control device and remote control may communicate via inductive coils that are magnetically coupled together. The remote control may be operable to charge a battery from energy derived from the magnetic coupling between the inductive coils. The load control device and remote control may include near-field communication modules that are operable to communicate wirelessly via near-field radiation.

    Abstract translation: 负载控制系统包括负载控制装置和用于配置和控制负载控制装置的操作的遥控器。 负载控制装置和遥控器可以安装到电壁箱上。 该系统可以通过将遥控器与负载控制装置相关联并且致动遥控器上的按钮来配置负载控制装置来配置。 第二遥控装置可以直接或间接地与负载控制装置相关联。 负载控制装置和遥控器可以通过磁耦合在一起的感应线圈进行通信。 遥控器可操作以从电感线圈之间的磁耦合导出的能量对电池充电。 负载控制装置和遥控器可以包括可操作以通过近场辐射无线通信的近场通信模块。

    REMOTE CONTROL HAVING A CAPACITIVE TOUCH SURFACE AND A MECHANISM FOR AWAKENING THE REMOTE CONTROL
    5.
    发明申请
    REMOTE CONTROL HAVING A CAPACITIVE TOUCH SURFACE AND A MECHANISM FOR AWAKENING THE REMOTE CONTROL 有权
    具有电容触摸表面的远程控制和用于远程控制的机制

    公开(公告)号:US20170046949A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-16

    申请号:US15340734

    申请日:2016-11-01

    Abstract: A remote control device having capacitive touch controls may be configured to enter a sleep state (or mode). For example, the remote control device may be configured to enter the sleep state upon expiration of an interval of time since a most recent button press. The remote control may be configured to awaken from the sleep state when one or more portions of a housing of the remote control are deflected, for example, when a user grasps the remote control to actuate one or more of the capacitive touch controls. For example, the remote control device may include a switch. The switch may include a carbon structure that may be configured to contact an open circuit pad on a circuit board to close the corresponding circuit when the housing is deflected and awaken the remote control device from the sleep state.

    Abstract translation: 具有电容式触摸控制的遥控装置可以被配置为进入睡眠状态(或模式)。 例如,远程控制设备可以被配置为在从最近的按钮按下之后的时间间隔期满时进入睡眠状态。 遥控器可以被配置为当遥控器的壳体的一个或多个部分被偏转时,例如当用户抓住遥控器以致动一个或多个电容式触摸控制时,从休眠状态唤醒。 例如,遥控装置可以包括开关。 开关可以包括碳结构,其可以被配置为当壳体偏转并且使遥控装置从睡眠状态唤醒时接触电路板上的开路板以闭合相应的电路。

    ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY FOR A WALLBOX DIMMER
    6.
    发明申请
    ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY FOR A WALLBOX DIMMER 有权
    用于墙壁调光器的执行器组件

    公开(公告)号:US20140246981A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-04

    申请号:US13782569

    申请日:2013-03-01

    CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 H03K17/9625 H05B33/0845 H05B39/08

    Abstract: A wall-mounted dimmer may include an actuator assembly configured to translate a touch interaction with the dimmer into a desired dimming level. The actuator assembly may include a control interface having a resilient, deflectable membrane, a plurality of force-sensitive impedance members supported by the membrane, and an actuator configured to transfer a touch along the actuator to the membrane, causing the membrane to actuate one or more corresponding force-sensitive impedance members. The force-sensitive impedance members may be configured to make contact with corresponding ones of a plurality of open circuit pads supported by a printed circuit board. Each of the plurality of open circuit pads may correspond to a predetermined dimming level applied to a lighting load electrically connected to the dimmer. The control interface may be configured such that contact between the force-sensitive impedance members and corresponding ones of the open circuit pads is pressure sensitive.

    Abstract translation: 壁挂式调光器可以包括被配置为将与调光器的触摸交互转换成期望的调光水平的致动器组件。 致动器组件可以包括具有弹性的可偏转的膜,由膜支撑的多个力敏感的阻抗构件的控制接口,以及构造成将沿着致动器的触摸传递到膜的致动器,致使膜致动一个或 更多对应的力敏感阻抗构件。 力敏感阻抗构件可以被配置为与由印刷电路板支撑的多个开路焊盘中的相应的一个接触。 多个开路焊盘中的每一个可以对应于施加到电连接到调光器的照明负载的预定调光电平。 控制接口可以被配置为使得力敏感阻抗构件和对应的开路衬垫之间的接触是压敏的。

    MULTIPLE NETWORK ACCESS LOAD CONTROL DEVICES
    7.
    发明申请
    MULTIPLE NETWORK ACCESS LOAD CONTROL DEVICES 审中-公开
    多网络接入负载控制器件

    公开(公告)号:US20140175875A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-26

    申请号:US13835291

    申请日:2013-03-15

    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the power delivered from an AC power source to an electrical load may include a controllably conductive device. The apparatus may also include a first wireless communication circuit that may be operable to communicate on a first wireless communication network via a first protocol and the first communication circuit may be in communication with the controller. The apparatus may also include a second communication circuit that may be operable to communicate on a second communication network via a second protocol. The controller may be further operable to control the first wireless communication circuit to communicate configuration data with the first wireless communication network via the first protocol. The controller may also be operable to control the second wireless communication circuit to communicate operational data with the second communication network via the second protocol.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制从AC电源传递到电负载的功率的装置可以包括可控制导电的装置。 该装置还可以包括第一无线通信电路,其可操作以经由第一协议在第一无线通信网络上通信,并且第一通信电路可以与控制器通信。 该装置还可以包括可操作以经由第二协议在第二通信网络上通信的第二通信电路。 控制器还可以用于控制第一无线通信电路经由第一协议与第一无线通信网络通信配置数据。 控制器还可以用于控制第二无线通信电路经由第二协议与第二通信网络通信操作数据。

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