公开(公告)号：US09577839B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14452278

申请日：2014-08-05

Applicant: The Watt Stopper, Inc.

Inventor： Richard R. Billig ,  Alexandre Debernard ,  Bertrand Debever

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04L29/12 ,  H05B37/02 ,  G08B15/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/2818 ,  G08B15/002 ,  H04L29/12254 ,  H04L61/2038 ,  H04L61/609 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H05B37/0272

Abstract: Location-Based Addressing (LBA) is a method of controlling and commissioning networked lighting devices. The lighting devices communicate over a wireless network using radio frequency communication protocols. The lighting devices are commissioned or grouped based on their 5 respective locations in a building floor plan or a building architecture. The lighting devices are commissioned to respond to radio frequency communications that correspond to their respective locations. This imposed location-based architecture reduces the amount of transmitted data required to control the lighting devices and, thus, reduces the radio bandwidth required to control the lighting devices. In other words, controlling devices “multicast” instructions and controlled devices “listen” for instructions and act only upon instructions that correspond to their respective location. Hand shaking or two-way communication between the controlling devices and the controlled devices is not required.

Abstract translation: 基于位置的寻址（LBA）是一种控制和调试网络照明设备的方法。 照明设备使用射频通信协议通过无线网络进行通信。 照明设备根据建筑物平面图或建筑结构中的5个相应位置进行委托或分组。 照明设备被委托以响应对应于它们各自位置的射频通信。 这种基于位置的架构减少了控制照明设备所需的传输数据量，从而减少了控制照明设备所需的无线电带宽。 换句话说，控制设备“多播”指令和受控设备“收听”指令，并且仅在对应于它们各自的位置的指令上起作用。 控制设备与受控设备之间的手抖或双向通信是不需要的。

公开(公告)号：US09144139B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US14011641

申请日：2013-08-27

Applicant: The Watt Stopper, Inc.

Inventor： Jason Joyce ,  Thomas L. Grey

IPC: H05B37/00 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  Y02B20/40 ,  Y02B20/46 ,  Y02B20/48

Abstract: An occupancy sensor with integral light level sensors is configured to turn off or disable peripheral circuits and go into a periodic deep sleep mode to reduce phantom loading. Peripheral circuits include occupancy sensor circuits and relay drive circuits, but may include other circuits such as communication circuits. The sensor may be configured to periodically wake itself up, check ambient light conditions to see if lighting is below the set threshold. If it is not, the sensor goes back to sleep. If it is, then the sensor can power up the occupancy sensor circuit to see if the space is occupied; if not, it can go back to sleep. If the space is occupied, it can turn on other peripheral circuits necessary to control the load.

Abstract translation: 具有集成光级传感器的占用传感器被配置为关闭或禁用外围电路并进入周期性深度睡眠模式以减少幻影负载。 外围电路包括占用传感器电路和继电器驱动电路，但也可以包括诸如通信电路的其它电路。 传感器可以被配置为周期性地将其自身唤醒，检查环境光条件以查看照明是否低于设定的阈值。 如果不是，传感器返回睡眠状态。 如果是，那么传感器可以上电占用传感器电路，看看空间是否占用; 如果没有，可以回去睡觉。 如果占用空间，则可以打开控制负载所需的其他外围电路。

公开(公告)号：US20140028018A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US13950029

申请日：2013-07-24

Applicant: The Watt Stopper, Inc.

Inventor： Louia Weidman ,  Todd Hu

IPC: F16L37/12

CPC classification number: F16L37/12 ,  H02G3/06 ,  H05B37/0227

Abstract: A nipple adapter is provided to secure a sensor to a fixture to be controlled by the sensor. The nipple adapter includes a collar bushing to be blind fitted to an opening in the fixture. A cooperating nipple is secured to the sensor and the nipple is press fit into the collar bushing and the sensor and nipple are rotated to engage locking structures in the collar bushing and secure the sensor and nipple adapter to the fixture.

Abstract translation: 提供接头适配器以将传感器固定到由传感器控制的固定装置上。 乳头适配器包括一个套筒套筒，以便将其盲装配到固定装置的开口中。 配合的接头被固定到传感器上，并且将奶头压配合到轴环套管中，并且传感器和接头被旋转以接合套环衬套中的锁定结构，并将传感器和接头适配器固定到固定装置上。

公开(公告)号：US20240047967A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US18347204

申请日：2023-07-05

Applicant: The Watt Stopper, Inc.

Inventor： Louia Weidman ,  Peter John Horton ,  Jason H. Joyce ,  Eric J. Fournier

IPC: H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/00

CPC classification number: H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/00007 ,  H02J13/00016 ,  H02J13/00004 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S40/124 ,  Y02B90/20

Abstract: The methods and apparatus described enable automatic configuration, or commissioning, of controller devices and load control devices through a low voltage communication network controlled by one or more controller devices. These methods and apparatus further enable expansion of the load control system by connection of additional loads and or load control devices and or controller devices which will reinitialize the low voltage communication network and automatically reconfigure the controller devices and load control devices connected to the network.

公开(公告)号：US11832366B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-28

申请号：US17104052

申请日：2020-11-25

Applicant: The Watt Stopper, Inc.

Inventor： Steven Mix ,  Tho Phan ,  Thomas L. Grey ,  Louia Weidman

IPC: H05B47/16 ,  H05B47/115

CPC classification number: H05B47/16 ,  H05B47/115 ,  Y02B20/40

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lighting control system with a motion sensor unit that electrically couples to a load circuit through a latching relay or load controller for turning on and off lights. The motion sensor unit is configured to power down to draw zero power after a time delay, when motion is longer detected within the work space by the motion sensor unit. The lighting control system further includes a control circuit that reinitiates or turns the motion sensor back on through a switch device.

公开(公告)号：US11627651B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-11

申请号：US17554037

申请日：2021-12-17

Applicant: The Watt Stopper, Inc.

Inventor： Jason Joyce ,  Thomas L. Grey

IPC: H05B47/10 ,  H05B47/11 ,  H05B47/19 ,  H05B47/195

Abstract: An occupancy sensor with integral light level sensors is configured to turn off or disable peripheral circuits and go into a periodic deep sleep mode to reduce phantom loading. Peripheral circuits include occupancy sensor circuits and relay drive circuits, but may include other circuits such as communication circuits. The sensor may be configured to periodically wake itself up, check ambient light conditions to see if lighting is below the set threshold. If it is not, the sensor goes back to sleep. If it is, then the sensor can power up the occupancy sensor circuit to see if the space is occupied; if not, it can go back to sleep. If the space is occupied, it can turn on other peripheral circuits necessary to control the load.

公开(公告)号：US20230070092A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-09

申请号：US17931742

申请日：2022-09-13

Applicant: The Watt Stopper, Inc.

Inventor： Louia Weidman

IPC: G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/04 ,  G01S17/86 ,  H05B47/13 ,  H05B47/105

Abstract: A side looking occupancy sensor is incorporated in a conventional wall switch mounted into a switch box adjacent to a door. The side-looking proximity sensor preferably is mountable to either side of the doorjamb to make the side-looking proximity sensor face the door opening. During operation, the side-looking sensor monitors the door movement or senses the passage of a person for indication that a person is entering or leaving the space. Entry and exit determination is made based on activation of the side-looking sensor.

公开(公告)号：US11442146B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-13

申请号：US17126697

申请日：2020-12-18

Applicant: The Watt Stopper, Inc.

Inventor： Louia Weidman

IPC: G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/04 ,  G01S17/86 ,  H05B47/13 ,  H05B47/105 ,  H05B47/125

Abstract: A side looking occupancy sensor is incorporated in a conventional wall switch mounted into a switch box adjacent to a door. The side-looking proximity sensor preferably is mountable to either side of the doorjamb to make the side-looking proximity sensor face the door opening. During operation, the side-looking sensor monitors the door movement or senses the passage of a person for indication that a person is entering or leaving the space. Entry and exit determination is made based on activation of the side-looking sensor.

公开(公告)号：US11231166B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-25

申请号：US17004650

申请日：2020-08-27

Applicant: The Watt Stopper, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan P. Cartrette ,  Peter J. Horton

IPC: H05B45/10 ,  F21V23/00 ,  H05B47/11 ,  H05B47/14 ,  H05B47/165 ,  F21S2/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21Y115/10 ,  F21Y115/15

Abstract: An automated dimming load controller automatically measures the relationship between the current draw and the dimmer setting for each light or group of lights connected to the load controller. Once measured, the relationship between the current draw and the dimmer setting can be used to enable the dimmer controller to adjust the lights between their minimum and maximum effective illumination. This automatic setting of the dimmer controller may be performed regularly to accommodate changes in performance or replacement of any of the connected lights, drivers or ballasts.

公开(公告)号：US20210167627A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-03

申请号：US17175290

申请日：2021-02-12

Applicant: The Watt Stopper, Inc.

Inventor： Louia Weidman ,  Peter John Horton ,  Jason H. Joyce ,  Eric J. Fournier

IPC: H02J13/00 ,  H02J3/14

Abstract: The methods and apparatus described enable automatic configuration, or commissioning, of controller devices and load control devices through a low voltage communication network controlled by one or more controller devices. These methods and apparatus further enable expansion of the load control system by connection of additional loads and or load control devices and or controller devices which will reinitialize the low voltage communication network and automatically reconfigure the controller devices and load control devices connected to the network.