Multi-mode control device
US9832842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05F1/66
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-mode control device is provided for controlling an external load device. The control device includes a high-power interface, a low-power interface, and a control module. The high-power interface can be electrically coupled to a high-power module providing current from an external power source to the load device. The low-power interface can be electrically coupled to a low-power module. The high-power interface can receive a first current from the high-power module. The low-power interface can receive a second current from the low-power module that is less than the first current. The low-power interface can prevent the first current from flowing to the low-power module. The control module, which is electrically coupled to the high-power interface and the low-power interface, can operate in a high-power mode for powering the control module using the first current and a low-power mode for powering the control module using the lower second current.
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