FACEPLATE REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE FOR USE IN A LOAD CONTROL SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A faceplate remote control device comprising:
- a housing that is configured to be attached to a wall-mounted light switch, the housing defining an opening that permits a toggle actuator of the light switch to protrude through the opening such that the toggle actuator is operable;
a toggle indicator that is supported by the housing, and that is configured to cause the generation of a first indication when the toggle actuator is operated into a first position; and
a wireless communication circuit that is configured to transmit a message that is based on the indication.
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Abstract
A faceplate remote control device may be attached to a wall-mounted mechanical light switch that has a toggle actuator. The faceplate remote control device may include a toggle indicator that detects operation of the toggle actuator of the mechanical switch. The toggle indicator may cause the generation of an indication of detected operation of the toggle actuator. The toggle indicator may comprise a sliding member that is configured to move with the toggle actuator. The toggle indicator may comprise an obstruction detection device that includes an infrared (IR) transmitter and an IR receiver. The faceplate remote control device may include a control circuit and a wireless communication circuit. The control circuit may be configured to cause the wireless communication circuit to transmit one or more messages in response to detecting operation of the toggle actuator of the mechanical switch.
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30 Claims
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1. A faceplate remote control device comprising:
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a housing that is configured to be attached to a wall-mounted light switch, the housing defining an opening that permits a toggle actuator of the light switch to protrude through the opening such that the toggle actuator is operable; a toggle indicator that is supported by the housing, and that is configured to cause the generation of a first indication when the toggle actuator is operated into a first position; and a wireless communication circuit that is configured to transmit a message that is based on the indication. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A faceplate remote control device that is configured to be attached to a wall-mounted light switch, the faceplate remote control device comprising:
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a control circuit configured to detect a position of an actuator of the light switch; and a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit a wireless communication message, wherein the message comprises a command that is based on the detected position of the actuator. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A lighting control system comprising:
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a load control device; and a faceplate remote control device that is configured to be mounted over a toggle actuator of a mechanical switch, and that is configured to detect operation of the toggle actuator, wherein the faceplate remote control device is further configured to, upon detecting operation of the toggle actuator, transmit at least one message to the load control device via wireless communication. - View Dependent Claims (26)
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27. A faceplate remote control device comprising:
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a housing that defines an opening that is configured to receive a toggle actuator of a light switch; a user interface that is configured to receive an input from a user of the faceplate remote control device; and a wireless communication circuit that is configured to transmit a message in response to receiving the input at the user interface. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30)
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Specification