Apparatus and methods for remote control of input devices
US10529509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2300/032
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes communication circuit; an actuator electrically coupled with the communication circuit; and a switch engagement component mechanically coupled with the actuator. The apparatus is configured for mounting adjacent to a switch (e.g., a rocker switch, a toggle switch, a button switch, etc.). The communication circuit is configured to activate the actuator in response to one or more instructions received by the communication circuit. The actuator is configured to rotate the switch engagement component. Rotating the switch engagement component while the switch is in a first state places the switch in a second state that is distinct from the first state.
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