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Light socket wireless repeater and controller

  • US 7,079,808 B2
  • Filed: 04/18/2002
  • Issued: 07/18/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/18/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A wireless repeater comprising:

  • a first connection mechanism that couples the wireless repeater to a light socket;

    a second connection mechanism that couples the wireless repeater to a light bulb;

    a switching mechanism coupled to the first connection mechanism controlling the application of power to the second connection mechanism; and

    a detector mechanism coupled to the first connection mechanism and to the switching mechanism, the detector mechanism sensing when power is removed from the first connection mechanism, and toggling the switching mechanism from an on state to an off state when power to the first connection mechanism is turned off and then turned on again, and then toggling the switching mechanism from an off state to an on state when power to the first connection mechanism is turned off and turned on again.

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