公开(公告)号：US07168974B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-30

申请号：US11094161

申请日：2005-03-31

申请人： Steven Feldman ,  David P. Eckel ,  Maxim Laurent ,  Gaetano Bonasia

发明人： Steven Feldman ,  David P. Eckel ,  Maxim Laurent ,  Gaetano Bonasia

IPC分类号： H01R3/00

CPC分类号： H01R13/6658 ,  H01R13/64 ,  H01R13/717 ,  H01R13/7172 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H01R13/7177

摘要： Indicator means located in a plug or connector indicates when at least one phase of an AC multi-phase voltage is absent. The indicator means can be any one of a variety of light sources and/or an audible generator. The light source can be, for example, an LED, an illuminating ring visible from any angle around the body of the plug or connector, etc. An opaque barrier can be used to totally or partially block the light from the light source when light from the light indicator may be objectionable such as during a stage lighting application. The indicator means for detecting the absence of at least one phase can be on a printed circuit board connected to receive power from the conductors in the plug or connector.

摘要翻译： 位于插头或连接器中的指示装置指示何时不存在交流多相电压的至少一相。 指示器装置可以是各种光源和/或听觉发生器中的任何一个。 光源可以是例如LED，从插头或连接器的主体周围的任何角度可见的照明环等。当来自光源的光线来自光源时，可以使用不透明屏障来完全或部分地阻挡来自光源的光 光指示器可能是令人不快的，例如在阶段照明应用期间。 用于检测不存在至少一个相位的指示器装置可以在连接以从插头或连接器中的导体接收电力的印刷电路板上。

公开(公告)号：USD445094S1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US29116303

申请日：1999-12-29

申请人： David P. Eckel ,  Maxim Laurent ,  James A. Porter ,  Gaetano Bonasia

设计人： David P. Eckel ,  Maxim Laurent ,  James A. Porter ,  Gaetano Bonasia

公开(公告)号：USD435473S

公开(公告)日：2000-12-26

申请号：US116305

申请日：1999-12-29

申请人： David P. Eckel ,  Maxim Laurent ,  James A. Porter ,  Gaetano Bonasia

设计人： David P. Eckel ,  Maxim Laurent ,  James A. Porter ,  Gaetano Bonasia

公开(公告)号：USD467557S1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-24

申请号：US29144485

申请日：2001-07-03

申请人： David P. Eckel ,  Maxim Laurent ,  James A. Porter ,  Gaetano Bonasia

设计人： David P. Eckel ,  Maxim Laurent ,  James A. Porter ,  Gaetano Bonasia

公开(公告)号：US20060057890A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US11094161

申请日：2005-03-31

申请人： Steven Feldman ,  David Eckel ,  Maxim Laurent ,  Gaetano Bonasia

发明人： Steven Feldman ,  David Eckel ,  Maxim Laurent ,  Gaetano Bonasia

IPC分类号： H01R13/66

CPC分类号： H01R13/6658 ,  H01R13/64 ,  H01R13/717 ,  H01R13/7172 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H01R13/7177

摘要： Indicator means located in a plug or connector indicates when at least one phase of an AC multi-phase voltage is absent. The indicator means can be any one of a variety of light sources and/or an audible generator. The light source can be, for example, an LED, an illuminating ring visible from any angle around the body of the plug or connector, etc. An opaque barrier can be used to totally or partially block the light from the light source when light from the light indicator may be objectionable such as during a stage lighting application. The indicator means for detecting the absence of at least one phase can be on a printed circuit board connected to receive power from the conductors in the plug or connector.

摘要翻译： 位于插头或连接器中的指示装置指示何时不存在交流多相电压的至少一相。 指示器装置可以是各种光源和/或听觉发生器中的任何一个。 光源可以是例如LED，从插头或连接器的主体周围的任何角度可见的照明环等。当来自光源的光线来自光源时，可以使用不透明屏障来完全或部分地阻挡来自光源的光 光指示器可能是令人不快的，例如在阶段照明应用期间。 用于检测不存在至少一个相位的指示器装置可以在连接以从插头或连接器中的导体接收电力的印刷电路板上。

公开(公告)号：US07219141B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-15

申请号：US11137810

申请日：2005-05-25

申请人： Gaetano Bonasia ,  David P. Eckel ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen ,  Ross Mernyk

发明人： Gaetano Bonasia ,  David P. Eckel ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen ,  Ross Mernyk

IPC分类号： G06F15/177 ,  G06F15/173

CPC分类号： H05B37/0245 ,  H04L12/2809 ,  H04L29/1232 ,  H04L61/2092

摘要： A method of adding a device to an existing or new electrical or electronic automation or multimedia network. The invention facilitates adding a device to the network that can communicate using various protocols such as LonWorks, CEBus, X-10, etc. over media such as AC power line, IR, RF, twisted pair, optical fiber, etc. The method is a mechanism for adding a device to a system that can be used by an ordinary user of network capable electrical devices. The method comprises the steps an installer would perform including the handshaking that needs to occur between devices to accomplish the binding process. A Functional Profile for LonWorks networks is given as an example. This includes a Home Device profile that employs an automated explicit type messaging for all devices intended for use in a home environment. The invention includes adding to the device an install button and a visual indicator for status such as an LED. Alternatively, existing buttons and LEDs on the device may be used for installed and binding purposes. Other methods of binding can be employed by the use of wired or wireless handheld tools, remote controls, etc. Other interfaces and user feedback can be used such as touch screen, personal computers, cellular phones, PDAs, etc which can offer simple ‘virtual’ binding by the press of an icon versus the physical button on the device. The binding can be performed locally or remotely such as via LAN, WAN, Internet, etc.

摘要翻译： 将设备添加到现有或新的电气或电子自动化或多媒体网络的方法。 本发明有利于将网络设备添加到可以通过诸如交流电源线，红外线，射频，双绞线，光纤等介质的诸如LonWorks，CEBus，X-10等各种协议的通信。该方法是 用于向可由具有网络能力的电子设备的普通用户使用的系统添加设备的机制。 该方法包括安装者将执行的步骤，包括需要在设备之间发生的握手以完成绑定过程。 以LonWorks网络的功能配置为例。 这包括一个家庭设备配置文件，它为所有要在家庭环境中使用的设备采用自动显式类型的消息传递。 本发明包括向设备添加安装按钮和诸如LED之类的状态的视觉指示器。 或者，设备上的现有按钮和LED可用于安装和绑定目的。 可以通过使用有线或无线手持工具，遥控器等来采用其他装订方法。可以使用诸如触摸屏，个人计算机，蜂窝电话，PDA等的其他接口和用户反馈，其可以提供简单的“虚拟 “通过按下图标与设备上的物理按钮进行绑定。 绑定可以本地或远程执行，如通过LAN，WAN，Internet等。

公开(公告)号：US06307331B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-23

申请号：US09306219

申请日：1999-05-06

申请人： Gaetano Bonasia ,  David P. Eckel

发明人： Gaetano Bonasia ,  David P. Eckel

IPC分类号： G05F100

CPC分类号： G01K1/08 ,  G01J1/28 ,  G01K1/045 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0254 ,  H05B41/3922

摘要： A system for sensing and maintaining the light level within an area. The invention comprises multiple lux sensor readers that function to measure the current light level within an area. One or more controllers are used to control the dimming level of each light source in accordance with the readings received from the plurality of lux sensors. The readings are averaged such that over time any extreme readings are averaged out. The light level of the plurality of light sources is adjusted in accordance with the averaged readings. This virtually eliminates areas in the room where the light is too dim or too bright and serves to average out any manufacturing and component tolerance differences between devices. In addition, the invention comprises the optional assignment of a weight factor to each reading or average to further provide the ability to give more importance to certain regions in the room over others thus further assisting in eliminating areas where the light is either too dim or too bright. The system includes control units, controllers, controls for window, skylight, light pipe and shading, HVAC controls, lighting loads and light sensors (lux readers) that are used to construct the lighting control system of the present invention. Readings from the one or more lux sensors are processed by one or more controllers and in response thereto, one or more commands are generated for directing the actions of controllers to which the lighting loads are attached.

摘要翻译： 用于感测和维持区域内的光线的系统。 本发明包括用于测量区域内的当前光照水平的多个勒克斯传感器读取器。 一个或多个控制器用于根据从多个勒克斯传感器接收的读数来控制每个光源的调光水平。 读数平均，使得随着时间的推移，任何极端读数都被平均化。 根据平均读数来调整多个光源的光级。 这实际上消除了房间中光线太暗或太亮的区域，用于平衡设备之间的任何制造和组件公差差异。 此外，本发明包括对每个阅读或平均值的权重因子的任选分配，以进一步提供给房间中某些区域更重要的能力，从而进一步协助消除光太暗或太暗的区域 亮。 该系统包括用于构建本发明的照明控制系统的控制单元，控制器，用于窗户，天窗，光管和阴影的控制，HVAC控制，照明负载和光传感器（勒克斯读数器）。 来自一个或多个勒克司传感器的读数由一个或多个控制器处理，并且响应于此，生成一个或多个命令以指导照明负载附加到的控制器的动作。

公开(公告)号：US06289404B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-11

申请号：US09080916

申请日：1998-05-18

申请人： Gaetano Bonasia ,  David P. Eckel ,  Alfred J. Lombardi ,  Selin Tansi-Glickman ,  Paul Soccoli ,  Damon Bruccoleri ,  Alan Granger

发明人： Gaetano Bonasia ,  David P. Eckel ,  Alfred J. Lombardi ,  Selin Tansi-Glickman ,  Paul Soccoli ,  Damon Bruccoleri ,  Alan Granger

IPC分类号： G06F15177

CPC分类号： G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/25063

摘要： An apparatus and method place a node in an unconfigured state, with the apparatus and method functioning within an electrical network including a plurality of such nodes. Each node is adapted to communicate over a communications network. Such electrical networks can be implemented utilizing the CEBus (EIA-600 standard) or LonWorks communications systems. The apparatus and method operate in a LonWorks communications system by placing a node in an unconfigured state for installation or maintenance purposes. A push button switch is in a suitable location in the apparatus to be accessed by a user. The switch is coupled between a service pin of a Neuron chip and ground. Under control of an executable application program, pressing the switch for a predetermined length of time causes the node to be placed in the unconfigured state.

摘要翻译： 装置和方法将节点置于未配置状态，其中装置和方法在包括多个这样的节点的电网内起作用。 每个节点适于通过通信网络进行通信。 这样的电气网络可以利用CEBus（EIA-600标准）或LonWorks通信系统来实现。 该装置和方法在LonWorks通信系统中操作，通过将节点置于未配置状态以进行安装或维护。 按钮开关处于装置中的适当位置，以供用户访问。 开关耦合在神经元芯片的服务引脚和地之间。 在可执行应用程序的控制下，按下开关预定的时间长度使节点处于未配置的状态。

公开(公告)号：US6138241A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-24

申请号：US045625

申请日：1998-03-20

申请人： David P. Eckel ,  Gaetano Bonasia

发明人： David P. Eckel ,  Gaetano Bonasia

IPC分类号： H02J13/00 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/30

CPC分类号： H02J13/0062 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y02E60/74 ,  Y02E60/7838 ,  Y04S10/30 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y04S40/124 ,  Y10S315/04 ,  Y10S323/905 ,  Y10S323/909

摘要： An apparatus for and method of inhibiting and overriding the normal operating mode of one or more input devices connected to a communications network. The present invention functions within an electrical network made up of a plurality of input devices wherein a group of input devices is capable of commanding an electrical control device to apply and remove electrical power from an electrical load connected thereto. The input devices or nodes communicate with the electrical control device over a communications network. When one of the input devices is turned off, the normal operating mode of all the other input sensors is inhibited. The electrical control device remains inhibited until all the input devices are no longer in the off position. Thus, electrical power to the load controlled by the electrical control device remains disconnected until all input devices are in the on position. Local and remote signaling, control and indication diagnostic and monitoring functions are also provided.

摘要翻译： 一种用于抑制和超越连接到通信网络的一个或多个输入设备的正常操作模式的装置和方法。 本发明在由多个输入装置构成的电网内起作用，其中一组输入装置能够命令电气控制装置从连接到其上的电负载施加和去除电力。 输入设备或节点通过通信网络与电气控制设备进行通信。 当其中一个输入设备关闭时，所有其他输入传感器的正常操作模式被禁止。 电气控制装置保持禁止，直到所有输入装置不再处于关闭位置。 因此，由电气控制装置控制的负载的电力保持断开，直到所有输入装置处于接通位置。 还提供本地和远程信令，控制和指示诊断和监视功能。

公开(公告)号：US06388399B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-14

申请号：US09821657

申请日：2001-01-26

申请人： David P. Eckel ,  Selin Tansi-Glickman ,  Gaetano Bonasia ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen ,  James A. Porter

发明人： David P. Eckel ,  Selin Tansi-Glickman ,  Gaetano Bonasia ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen ,  James A. Porter

IPC分类号： H05B3700

CPC分类号： H05B37/0254 ,  G01K1/024 ,  G01K1/045 ,  G01K1/08 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B41/3922 ,  Y02B20/44

摘要： An electrical control system including a plurality of electrical devices communicates over a network and interfaces and works with non-protocol devices and signals that only send/receive an on/off digital signal or send/receive one of numerous analog signals. The devices communicate with one another over a network implemented using different types of media. The system includes the necessary user interfaces, network management system interfaces and displays to provision, administer, operate and maintain the electrical device network. The system is particularly suited for lighting control applications to control the lights and/or other electrical loads within an office, building, room or home by motion detection, ambient light sensing, switching functions, dimming functions, temperature sensing functions and humidity sensing functions. Most devices are equipped to put the device in an ON, OFF, or AUTO mode.

摘要翻译： 包括多个电气设备的电气控制系统通过网络和接口进行通信，并与非协议设备和仅发送/接收开/关数字信号或发送/接收大量模拟信号之一的信号一起工作。 设备通过使用不同类型的媒体实现的网络彼此通信。 该系统包括必要的用户界面，网络管理系统接口和显示器，用于提供，管理，操作和维护电气设备网络。 该系统特别适用于照明控制应用，以通过运动检测，环境光感测，开关功能，调光功能，温度感测功能和湿度感测功能来控制办公室，建筑物，房间或家庭内的灯和/或其他电负载。 大多数设备都配备了将设备置于ON，OFF或AUTO模式。