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BATTERY-POWERED RETROFIT REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE

  • US 20170354023A1
  • Filed: 06/02/2017
  • Published: 12/07/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/03/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A remote control device configured to be mounted over an installed light switch, the light switch having a switch actuator that is operable to control whether power is delivered to an electrical load, the remote control device comprising:

  • a control unit that includes an attachment portion and a rotating portion that is configured to rotate relative to the attachment portion;

    a mounting assembly to which the control unit is attachable, the mounting assembly configured to releasably retain the control unit when the control unit is attached thereto, the mounting assembly including;

    a base that is configured to be mounted over the switch actuator; and

    a mechanism that is operable to cause the control unit to release from the mounting assembly;

    a wireless communication circuit; and

    a control circuit that is communicatively coupled to the rotating portion and the wireless communication circuit, the control circuit configured to cause the wireless communication circuit to transmit a control signal in response to an actuation of the rotating portion.

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