Fan speed and light state detection for ceiling fans
US12270407B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/70
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fan controller for a ceiling fan is provided. The fan controller includes one or more switching devices configured to selectively couple the ceiling fan to a power source. The fan controller further includes a power meter circuit and one or more control devices. The one or more control devices are configured to obtain, via the power meter circuit, data indicative of power consumption of a fan motor of the ceiling. The one or more control devices are configured to determine the fan motor is configured in a first mode of a plurality of modes for the fan motor based, at least in part, on the data indicative of power consumption. The one or more control devices are configured to provide a notification to manipulate an input device on the ceiling fan to switch the fan motor from the first mode to a second mode of the plurality of modes.
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