Low power switching circuit

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2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Fureman, Jared J (Department: 2836)

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems

Switching systems

Switch actuation

Reexamination Certificate

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07863777

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for operating a wall switch module using leakage current. In one embodiment, the wall switch module may be operable using leakage current. The wall switch control module may be provided to include a microcontroller, wireless receiver and triac. The wall switch control module may be configured to control power applied to a load. In another embodiment, one or more signals received by the wireless receiver may be useable to control power applied to a load coupled to the wall switch control module. According to another embodiment, the wall switch control module may be useable for home automated systems.

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