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Smart wall switch controller

  • US 10,667,347 B2
  • Filed: 03/21/2018
  • Issued: 05/26/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/21/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A smart-home system, comprising:

  • a battery-powered smart home device that communicates using a first wireless protocol characterized by relatively low power usage and relatively low data rates; and

    a wall switch controller, comprising;

    a light switch that controls operation of a light;

    a voice interaction system, comprising a microphone and speaker, configured to receive voice-based commands and output voice interactions;

    wireless communication circuitry comprising a first wireless interface and a second wireless interface, wherein;

    the first wireless interface is configured to communicate with the battery-powered smart home device using the first wireless protocol; and

    the second wireless interface is configured serve as a communication bridge between the battery-powered smart home device and a wireless network that uses a second communication protocol characterized by relatively higher power usage and relatively higher data rates;

    a power storage module for storing power and using the power to maintain wireless communications via the wireless communication circuitry during a power outage; and

    one or more processors that are in communication with the voice interaction system, the wireless communication circuitry, and the power storage module.

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