Modular wireless power, light and automation control
First Claim
1. A method for controlling an electrical apparatus through a wireless communications link with a personal controller, the personal controller having a processor, a user interface and a wireless communications transceiver, the method comprising:
- inserting, into a receptacle configured to receive a plurality of pins, a device having an interface connection with at least one signal pin, the device including a radio transceiver, an aerial, at least one of an electrical and a solid state relay, and a microcontroller configured to communicate with the personal controller using the radio transceiver;
initiating in a first mode of communication a two-way, peer-to-peer wireless communications link between the personal controller and the device;
receiving an instruction at the device to either;
maintain the first mode of communication between the device and the personal controller;
orchange to a second mode of communication between the device and the personal controller utilizing a non-peer-to-peer communications link; and
receiving a command at the device from the personal controller using one of the modes of communication to vary the supply of electricity to the electrical apparatus.
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Abstract
A device and method for controlling a host apparatus (300) through a wireless link with a personal controller (10). The device includes a wireless communications module (202) configured to communicate with personal controller (10) via a peer-to-peer communications standard. The device connects to host apparatus (300) via a plug and receptacle interface (206) which includes power and signal pins. The device simulates an actuation signal using a reed relay (216) to cause host apparatus (300) to perform a function.
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1. A method for controlling an electrical apparatus through a wireless communications link with a personal controller, the personal controller having a processor, a user interface and a wireless communications transceiver, the method comprising:
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inserting, into a receptacle configured to receive a plurality of pins, a device having an interface connection with at least one signal pin, the device including a radio transceiver, an aerial, at least one of an electrical and a solid state relay, and a microcontroller configured to communicate with the personal controller using the radio transceiver; initiating in a first mode of communication a two-way, peer-to-peer wireless communications link between the personal controller and the device; receiving an instruction at the device to either; maintain the first mode of communication between the device and the personal controller;
orchange to a second mode of communication between the device and the personal controller utilizing a non-peer-to-peer communications link; and receiving a command at the device from the personal controller using one of the modes of communication to vary the supply of electricity to the electrical apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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