GB2292626A - Wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting - Google Patents
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- GB2292626A GB2292626A GB9415630A GB9415630A GB2292626A GB 2292626 A GB2292626 A GB 2292626A GB 9415630 A GB9415630 A GB 9415630A GB 9415630 A GB9415630 A GB 9415630A GB 2292626 A GB2292626 A GB 2292626A
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- wall mounted
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- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
- G08C23/00—Non-electrical signal transmission systems, e.g. optical systems
- G08C23/04—Non-electrical signal transmission systems, e.g. optical systems using light waves, e.g. infrared
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
- H05B47/00—Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
- H05B47/10—Controlling the light source
- H05B47/175—Controlling the light source by remote control
- H05B47/19—Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
- H05B47/00—Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
- H05B47/10—Controlling the light source
- H05B47/175—Controlling the light source by remote control
- H05B47/19—Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
- H05B47/195—Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission the transmission using visible or infrared light
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Abstract
A wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting that does not require any physical electrical connection between the wall mounted switch panel 15 and the switching unit 16. The wall mounted switch panel consists of a single face plate, the back of which is secured flush to the wall. This panel has no external wiring connections. This obviates the need for mains wiring to be made to the switch plate. As there is no contact switching of the mains the switch panel is intrinsically safe. Operating the switch in the panel transmits an infra-red signal to the switching unit which is in line with the mains lamp. The micro controller based switching unit controls the on-off state of the mains lamp. <IMAGE>
Description
WIRELESS SWITCHING SYSTEM FOR DOMESTIC MAINS LIGHTING
This invention relates to a wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting.
Switching systems for domestic mains lighting using wall mounted switches are well-known electrical systems, which comprise of a mains lamp, wiring connections and a wall mounted switch. The on-off operation of the lamp is achieved by making or breaking the electrical circuit in the wall mounted switch. This requires mains connections to be made between the lamp and the switch.
Switching systems for domestic mains lighting are difficult to install because of the wiring connections that need to be made. Moreover, because there is mains wiring to the switch, there is a potential risk of electrocution.
According to the present invention there is provided a wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting comprising of a wall mounted switch panel and a switching unit with no physical electrical connection between the two parts.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which:
Figure 1 shows in perspective the physical layout of the wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting;
Figure 2 shows in perspective the physical shape of the wall mounted switch panel;
Figure 3 shows the circuit block diagram of the wall mounted switch panel; and
Figure 4 shows the circuit block diagram of the switching unit.
Referring to the drawing the wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting is operated by depressing the switch 1 on the wall mounted switch panel 15. This then powers all of the circuitry in the wall mounted switch panel from the internal battery 2. as there are no external connections to the wall mounted switch panel. The oscillator circuit 3 provides the clocking for the pulse train generator circuit 4. The pulse train generator produces the coded signal for transmission via the infra-red emitting diode 5. All of these components are contained within a single face plate (the panel) which is mounted on the wall with no protruding components beyond the rear 6 of the panel 15 as shown in Fig 2.
The communication from the wall mounted switch panel 15 to the switching unit 16 is via infra-red 7 and does not need any physical electrical connection.
The switching unit 16 receives the transmitted signal 7 via the infra-red photo-diode 8. The signal is amplified by the amplifier circuit 9 to give a suitable signal level for processing by the microcontroler 10. This decodes the signal and switches on or off the triac 11. The triac in turn will then switch on or off the mains light bulb 12. The latching on or off of the light bulb is done in the microcontroler as the wall mounted switch panel only transmits when the switch I is operated. A zero crossing circuit 13 is used by the microcontroler to synchronise the switching on and off of the lamp, via the triac, with the mains cycle. All the circuitry in the switching unit is powered by the mains via the power supply 14 and is referenced to live.
The switching unit is fully isolated from earth.
Claims (9)
- A A wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting, comprising of a wall mounted switch panel and a switching unit, with no physical electrical connection between the two parts.
- 2 A wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the wall mounted switch panel has no external wiring connections.
- 3 A wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein all the components of the wall mounted switch panel are housed within a single face plate.
- 4 A wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 or Claim 3, wherein the wall mounted switch panel has no components protruding beyond the rear of the face plate.
- 5 A wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting as claimed in Claim 1 wherein communication between the wall mounted switch panel and the switching unit does not require a wiring connection.
- 6 A wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 5, wherein communication between the wall mounted switch panel and the switching unit only occurs when the wall mounted switch panel is operated.
- 7 A wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the switching unit receives information from the wall mounted switch panel.
- 8 A wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 7, wherein the switching unit controls the operation of the mains lamp.
- 9 A wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting substantially as described herein with reference to Figures 1-4 of the accompanying drawing.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9415630A GB2292626A (en) | 1994-08-01 | 1994-08-01 | Wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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GB9415630A GB2292626A (en) | 1994-08-01 | 1994-08-01 | Wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting |
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GB9415630D0 GB9415630D0 (en) | 1994-09-21 |
GB2292626A true GB2292626A (en) | 1996-02-28 |
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GB9415630A Withdrawn GB2292626A (en) | 1994-08-01 | 1994-08-01 | Wireless switching system for domestic mains lighting |
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Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2325070A (en) * | 1997-05-07 | 1998-11-11 | John Derek Fowler | Lighting control system |
GB2345367A (en) * | 1998-12-31 | 2000-07-05 | Iain Foster | Wireless (eg infra-red) power control system |
GB2397154A (en) * | 2003-01-13 | 2004-07-14 | Craig Exley | Wireless wall switch |
EP1843642A2 (en) * | 2006-04-05 | 2007-10-10 | Odislor | Device for remote control of lighting sources. |
ES2302435A1 (en) * | 2006-06-30 | 2008-07-01 | Fco. Jose Martinez Lopez | Connection disconnection system for use in electrical appliances, comprises switch, ultrasound or infrared emitter, and circuit that acts on switch, where switch is flat and is fixed to wall |
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GB2051440A (en) * | 1979-06-14 | 1981-01-14 | Duckworth G H | Remote light switch |
EP0031874A1 (en) * | 1979-12-22 | 1981-07-15 | Voll, Walter, Ing. grad. | Electrical installation arrangement |
GB2174222A (en) * | 1985-04-27 | 1986-10-29 | Peter Stanley Phillips | Remote operation of an electrical light switch |
EP0255580A2 (en) * | 1986-06-06 | 1988-02-10 | Carla Questa | Electrical lighting system with telecontrolled light sources |
GB2210187A (en) * | 1987-09-18 | 1989-06-01 | Simon Lawrence | Wireless light switch |
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Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2051440A (en) * | 1979-06-14 | 1981-01-14 | Duckworth G H | Remote light switch |
EP0031874A1 (en) * | 1979-12-22 | 1981-07-15 | Voll, Walter, Ing. grad. | Electrical installation arrangement |
GB2174222A (en) * | 1985-04-27 | 1986-10-29 | Peter Stanley Phillips | Remote operation of an electrical light switch |
EP0255580A2 (en) * | 1986-06-06 | 1988-02-10 | Carla Questa | Electrical lighting system with telecontrolled light sources |
GB2210187A (en) * | 1987-09-18 | 1989-06-01 | Simon Lawrence | Wireless light switch |
Cited By (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2325070A (en) * | 1997-05-07 | 1998-11-11 | John Derek Fowler | Lighting control system |
GB2345367A (en) * | 1998-12-31 | 2000-07-05 | Iain Foster | Wireless (eg infra-red) power control system |
GB2397154A (en) * | 2003-01-13 | 2004-07-14 | Craig Exley | Wireless wall switch |
EP1843642A2 (en) * | 2006-04-05 | 2007-10-10 | Odislor | Device for remote control of lighting sources. |
FR2899762A1 (en) * | 2006-04-05 | 2007-10-12 | Odislor Sarl | DEVICE FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING LIGHTING SOURCES |
EP1843642A3 (en) * | 2006-04-05 | 2010-02-17 | Odislor Innovation | Device for remote control of lighting sources. |
ES2302435A1 (en) * | 2006-06-30 | 2008-07-01 | Fco. Jose Martinez Lopez | Connection disconnection system for use in electrical appliances, comprises switch, ultrasound or infrared emitter, and circuit that acts on switch, where switch is flat and is fixed to wall |
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WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |