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Multi-way switch system having plural remote touch pads

US5066898A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1990
Grant dateNov 19, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S323/904
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-way electronic control switch having a central control unit and a plurality of remote touch pads. The central control unit is wired between power and a load, and may be wired as a single pole, single throw switch. Each remote touch pad is connected to the central control unit via a single conducting wire. The central control unit senses signals from a remote touch pad and varies the power to the load accordingly.

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