Programmable wallbox dimmer

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2007-02-05

2010-02-16

Owens, Douglas W (Department: 2821)

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems

Current and/or voltage regulation

C315S316000, C315S362000

Reexamination Certificate

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07663325

ABSTRACT:
A programmable wallbox dimmer is disclosed. Upon entering a programming mode, the dimmer presents a main menu from which the user may select one or more features to program. The user may scroll through a list of programmable features by actuating the dimmer's raise/lower intensity actuator. The user may select a highlighted feature by actuating the dimmer's control switch. The dimmer may enter a value selection mode that is associated with the selected feature. In the value selection mode, the user may scroll through a list of features that define the selected feature by actuating the dimmer's raise/lower intensity actuator. The user may select a value for the selected feature. The selected value may be stored in the dimmer's memory.

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