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Smart control device

US8212377B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2008
Grant dateJul 3, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B2203/5458
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control device, such as a device for connecting with and providing control data on a low voltage line, is provided disclosed. The control device includes a power supply that generates a DC voltage from an input voltage communicated via a low voltage line by a power source. The control device also includes a receiver that extracts timing data from the input voltage and output circuitry that is operable to communicate information to the power source via the low voltage line.

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