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Circuit for and method of enabling the use of timing characterization data in a configurable light timer

US8344667B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 30, 2010
Grant dateJan 1, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 5, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit for enabling the use of timing characterization data in a configurable light timer is described. The circuit comprises a connector adapted to receive a portable memory device having timing characterization data; a control circuit coupled to receive the timing characterization data; and a switch coupled between a reference voltage and an output terminal of the configurable light timer, wherein the switch is controlled by the control circuit to disconnect the reference voltage from the output terminal according to the timing characterization data. A method of enabling the use of timing characterization data in a configurable light timer is also disclosed.

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