DC Distribution System
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1. A direct current power system, comprising:
- a DC power source operable to distribute a DC voltage throughout at least one environment; and
at least one controller operable to selectively couple a DC load to the DC voltage in response to a wireless signal from an energy-harvesting switch.
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Abstract
A direct current power system according to one non-limiting embodiment includes a direct current power source operable to distribute a direct current voltage throughout at least one structure, and at least one controller operable to selectively couple a direct current load to the direct current voltage in response to a wireless signal from an energy-harvesting switch.
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17 Claims
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1. A direct current power system, comprising:
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a DC power source operable to distribute a DC voltage throughout at least one environment; and at least one controller operable to selectively couple a DC load to the DC voltage in response to a wireless signal from an energy-harvesting switch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A direct current lighting system, comprising:
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a DC power source operable to distribute a DC voltage throughout at least one environment; and at least one controller operable to selectively couple a DC lighting source to the DC voltage in response to a control signal. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for controlling electrical power in an environment comprising:
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converting an AC voltage to a first DC voltage; distributing the DC voltage in an environment; converting the first DC voltage to a second DC voltage; and selectively coupling a DC load to the second DC voltage in response to a control signal. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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