MODIFIED ELECTRICAL DEVICES
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1. A modified electrical device comprising:
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at least one connector on the body to make power connections and a control connection with an active cover plate.
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Abstract
In one example, a modified electrical device includes a body and at least one connector on the body to make power and control connections with an active cover plate. A system includes an active cover plate comprising low voltage circuitry and a first interface and a modified electrical device. The modified electrical device includes high voltage circuitry and a second interface to connect to the first interface to supply low voltage to the active cover plate. A method for controlling a flow of power through a modified electrical device is also provided.
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18 Claims
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1. A modified electrical device comprising:
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a body; at least one connector on the body to make power connections and a control connection with an active cover plate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system comprising:
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an active cover plate comprising low voltage circuitry and a first interface; and a modified electrical device comprising; high voltage circuitry; and a second interface to connect to the first interface to supply low voltage to the active cover plate. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for controlling a flow of electrical power comprising:
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making electrical contact between an active cover plate and a modified electrical device by pressing at least one connector on the active cover plate into a mating connector on the modified electrical device; generating, with internal circuitry in the active cover plate, a control signal; and sending the control signal from the active cover plate through the male prong to the female port to control a flow of electricity through the modified electrical device.
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