Configurable mesh network for an electrical switching system
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1. A power control system for retrofitting into a structure, the system comprising:
- a master switch comprising;
a first activation object;
a physical switch;
a first computer configured to control said physical switch; and
a first network communication system configured to receive instructions from a network and provide them to said first computer;
wherein said first computer will adjust a configuration of said physical switch upon receipt of an instruction from said first network communication system or activation of said first activation object;
a remote switch comprising;
a second activation object; and
a second network communication system configured to provide instructions to said network;
wherein upon activation of said second activation object said second network communication system will instruct said first computer via said network to control said physical switch.
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Abstract
Systems and methods that can be retrofitted into an existing wired electrical system replacing existing switches whether as a standalone single switch or part of a multi-way switch configuration that can be controlled locally nominally by touch, controlled remotely by a remote, or controlled remotely by a computer. The systems and method provide that the switches establish a local network allowing for retrofit or construction of a structure or facility with electrical system automation without the need for additional wiring.
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1. A power control system for retrofitting into a structure, the system comprising:
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a master switch comprising; a first activation object; a physical switch; a first computer configured to control said physical switch; and a first network communication system configured to receive instructions from a network and provide them to said first computer; wherein said first computer will adjust a configuration of said physical switch upon receipt of an instruction from said first network communication system or activation of said first activation object; a remote switch comprising; a second activation object; and a second network communication system configured to provide instructions to said network; wherein upon activation of said second activation object said second network communication system will instruct said first computer via said network to control said physical switch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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