Controllable light source
First Claim
1. A light source configured to be electrically connected to an alternating current power source and to be controlled using wirelessly communicated control signals generated by a remote control device, the light source comprising:
- a wireless communication circuit that is configured to receive the control signals;
an integrated lighting load;
a base that is configured to electrically connect the light source to the power source;
a housing that includes an end portion that is spaced from the base, and an intermediate portion that extends between the end portion and the base;
a load control circuit that is configured to, in accordance with the control signals received by the wireless communication circuit, control an amount of power delivered to the lighting load to adjust an intensity of the lighting load between a high-end intensity and a low-end intensity; and
an actuator that is manually operable at the end portion of the housing when the light source is installed in a fixture, wherein manual operation of the actuator causes the light source to create an association between the light source and the remote control device, such that the light source may be controlled by the remote control device,wherein the lighting load is located inside the housing such that a light emitting portion of the lighting load is enclosed by the intermediate portion and the end portion, andwherein the housing is configured to shine light that is emitted by the lighting load through the end portion of the housing.
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Abstract
A controllable light source is provided that includes a load control circuit and an integrated lighting load. The controllable light source is configured to receive wirelessly communicated commands transmitted by a remote control device associated with the controllable light source, such as a rotary remote control device. The controllable light source may include an actuator for associating the controllable light source with the remote control device, such that the load control circuit is operable to adjust the intensity of the lighting load in response to wireless signals received from the remote control device. The controllable light source may support the actuator such that the actuator may be actuated when the controllable light source is installed in a fixture.
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29 Claims
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1. A light source configured to be electrically connected to an alternating current power source and to be controlled using wirelessly communicated control signals generated by a remote control device, the light source comprising:
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a wireless communication circuit that is configured to receive the control signals; an integrated lighting load; a base that is configured to electrically connect the light source to the power source; a housing that includes an end portion that is spaced from the base, and an intermediate portion that extends between the end portion and the base; a load control circuit that is configured to, in accordance with the control signals received by the wireless communication circuit, control an amount of power delivered to the lighting load to adjust an intensity of the lighting load between a high-end intensity and a low-end intensity; and an actuator that is manually operable at the end portion of the housing when the light source is installed in a fixture, wherein manual operation of the actuator causes the light source to create an association between the light source and the remote control device, such that the light source may be controlled by the remote control device, wherein the lighting load is located inside the housing such that a light emitting portion of the lighting load is enclosed by the intermediate portion and the end portion, and wherein the housing is configured to shine light that is emitted by the lighting load through the end portion of the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A light source that is configured to be controlled by a remote control device, the light source comprising:
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an integrated lighting load; a housing that includes an end portion that is exposed when the light source is installed in a recessed lighting fixture, wherein the lighting load is located inside the housing such that light emitted by the lighting load shines through the end portion of the housing; and an actuator that is manually operable at the end portion of the housing to associate the light source with the remote control device, wherein the light source is configured; to be electrically connected to an alternating current power source; to receive a control signal transmitted to the light source by the remote control device via wireless communication; and to adjust an intensity of the lighting load in accordance with the control signal. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A load control device comprising:
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a wireless communication circuit that is configured to receive a control signal transmitted to the load control device via wireless communication; a lighting load that is integrally connected to the load control device; a load control circuit that is configured to control an amount of power delivered from an alternating current (AC) power source to the lighting load; a screw-in base that is configured to be received in a standard Edison socket so as to electrically connect the load control device to the AC power source; a housing that is attached to the screw-in base, the housing including an end portion and an intermediate portion that extends between the end portion and the base, wherein the lighting load is located inside the housing such that light emitted by the lighting load shines through the end portion of the housing; and an actuator that is manually operable at the end portion of the housing to cause an association of the load control device with a remote control device that generates the control signal. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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Specification