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Method for wiring devices in a structure using a wireless network

US8598993B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2008
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B47/19
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for controlling lighting fixtures over a wireless network that includes connecting a junction box to a power source, connecting a lighting fixture to the junction box, establishing a connection over a wireless network between the junction box and a controller, and controlling a function of the lighting fixture by transmitting a signal from the controller to the junction box over the wireless network.

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