Lighting control with automatic and bypass modes
US8587219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B47/17
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems and apparatuses for controlling a light through an automatic mode and a bypass mode are disclosed. One method includes receiving physical signaling. Detection of a predetermined sequence of the physical signaling is used to determine whether to control the light in the automatic mode or the bypass mode. The automatic mode provides network control of the light, and the bypass mode bypasses the network control of the light. One lighting system includes a light, a sensor for receiving and sensing the physical signaling, and a controller detecting a predetermined sequence of the physical signaling. Detection of a predetermined sequence of the physical signaling is used to determine whether to control the light in the automatic mode or the bypass mode. The automatic mode provides network control of the light, and the bypass mode bypasses the network control of the light.
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