System and architecture for controlling lighting through a low-voltage bus
US7671544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B47/18
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and architecture for managing lighting through a seamless low-voltage bus network is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of control units that serve as nodes for integrating devices, such as light fixtures, control switches and sensors into the bus. Each of the control units preferably includes a printed circuit board and node interconnects for assembling the low-voltage bus and for integrating the devices. Alternatively, the system comprises a central hub with a master printed circuit control board and a plurality of interconnects for assembling the bus and for integrating the devices.
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