公开(公告)号：WO2010093565A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：PCT/US2010/023347

申请日：2010-02-05

Applicant: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC. ,  SLOAN, Greg Edward ,  SCHMALZ, Andrew Peter ,  KILLO, Jason C.

Inventor： SLOAN, Greg Edward ,  SCHMALZ, Andrew Peter ,  KILLO, Jason C.

IPC: F21V23/04 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  Y10T29/49908 ,  Y10T307/773

Abstract: A wireless sensor for a load control system is adapted to be releasably mounted to a surface, such as a drop ceiling panel, to allow the optimum location of the sensor to be determined. A releasable mounting means of the sensor comprises two posts extending perpendicularly from a rear surface of the sensor. Each post has a small diameter and is rigid enough to pierce the panel without creating a large aesthetically-displeasing hole. The sensor may be permanently affixed to the panel by bending the posts at a rear surface of the panel without the use of a tool, such that the panel is captured between the mounting plate and the deformed posts. The sensor further comprises multiple test buttons provided on an outwardly-facing surface of the sensor for separately testing the communications of the load control system and the operation of the sensor. Alternatively, the releasable mounting means may comprise one or more magnets for magnetically coupling the sensor to a grid structure of the ceiling.

Abstract translation: 用于负载控制系统的无线传感器适于可释放地安装到诸如落地天花板面的表面，以允许确定传感器的最佳位置。 传感器的可释放的安装装置包括从传感器的后表面垂直延伸的两个柱。 每个柱具有小的直径并且足够刚性以刺穿该板而不产生大的美观不利的孔。 传感器可以通过在面板的后表面处弯曲柱而永久地固定到面板，而不使用工具，使得面板被捕获在安装板和变形柱之间。 传感器还包括设置在传感器的向外的表面上的多个测试按钮，用于单独测试负载控制系统的通信和传感器的操作。 或者，可释放的安装装置可以包括用于将传感器磁耦合到天花板的格栅结构的一个或多个磁体。

公开(公告)号：WO2010027412A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：PCT/US2009/004756

申请日：2009-08-20

Applicant: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC. ,  STEINER, James, P. ,  SCHMALZ, Andrew, Peter ,  SLOAN, Greg, Edward ,  BLAKELEY, Matthew, Robert ,  SCHREMS, Adam, J.

Inventor： STEINER, James, P. ,  SCHMALZ, Andrew, Peter ,  SLOAN, Greg, Edward ,  BLAKELEY, Matthew, Robert ,  SCHREMS, Adam, J.

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  G08B13/191

CPC classification number: H05B37/0227 ,  G08B13/191 ,  G08B29/181 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  Y02B20/44

Abstract: A load control system comprises a load control device and a battery-powered occupancy sensor, which transmits a first wireless signal to the load control device in response to detecting the presence of an occupant in a space. The load control system further comprises a visual indicator for providing a visual indication when the magnitude of a battery voltage of a battery of the occupancy sensor has dropped below a predetermined low-battery voltage threshold. The occupancy sensor may comprise the visual indicator, such that the visual indicator is illuminated when the occupancy detects the presence of the occupant in the space and the magnitude of the battery voltage is less than the predetermined threshold. Alternatively, the load control device may comprise the visual indicator, such that the visual indicator is illuminated in response to receiving a second wireless signal, which is transmitting by the occupancy sensor when the magnitude of the battery voltage is less than the predetermined threshold.

Abstract translation: 负载控制系统包括负载控制装置和电池供电的占用传感器，其响应于检测到乘客在空间中的存在而将第一无线信号发送到负载控制装置。 负载控制系统还包括一个视觉指示器，用于当占用传感器的电池的电池电压的大小已经降到低于预定的低电池电压阈值时提供可视指示。 占用传感器可以包括视觉指示器，使得当占用检测到占用者在空间中的存在并且电池电压的大小小于预定阈值时，视觉指示器被照亮。 或者，负载控制装置可以包括视觉指示器，使得视觉指示器响应于接收到第二无线信号而被照亮，当第二无线信号在电池电压的大小小于预定阈值时由占用传感器发送。

公开(公告)号：WO2007139784A3

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：PCT/US2007012162

申请日：2007-05-22

Applicant: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO ,  SLOAN GREG EDWARD ,  BLAIR EDWARD J ,  VIGUE NICOLE R ,  SAMUELS RICHARD DAVID

Inventor： SLOAN GREG EDWARD ,  BLAIR EDWARD J ,  VIGUE NICOLE R ,  SAMUELS RICHARD DAVID

IPC: H01H9/04 ,  H01H13/06

CPC classification number: H01H15/04 ,  H01C10/30 ,  H01H3/0213 ,  H01H9/04 ,  H01H15/06

Abstract: A faceplate structure for a load control device comprises a bezel (50), an operating knob (74) extending through an elongated rectangular opening (58) of the bezel, and a sliding cover plate (86) disposed behind the bezel. The bezel defines side walls and is adapted to be fixed to the load control device. The elongated rectangular opening extends along a vertical axis of the bezel. The operating knob is operable to vertically move along the length of the elongated opening. The cover plate is slidably coupled to the side walls of the bezel. The shaft of the operating knob (74) is coupled to the cover plate (86), such that the cover plate is vertically movable with respect to the bezel (50). The cover plate covers the rear of the opening in all positions to which the cover plate can be moved by the operating knob.

Abstract translation: 用于负载控制装置的面板结构包括边框（50），延伸穿过所述边框的细长矩形开口（58）的操作旋钮（74）和设置在所述边框后面的滑盖板（86）。 挡板限定侧壁，并且适于固定到负载控制装置。 细长的矩形开口沿着边框的垂直轴线延伸。 操作旋钮可操作以沿着细长开口的长度垂直移动。 盖板可滑动地联接到边框的侧壁。 操作旋钮（74）的轴联接到盖板（86），使得盖板相对于边框（50）可垂直移动。 盖板在所有位置上覆盖开口的后部，盖板可以通过操作旋钮移动到该后部。

公开(公告)号：WO2010111256A3

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：PCT/US2010028298

申请日：2010-03-23

Applicant: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO ,  STEINER JAMES P ,  SLOAN GREG EDWARD

Inventor： STEINER JAMES P ,  SLOAN GREG EDWARD

IPC: G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/16 ,  G01J1/32 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B39/04

CPC classification number: H05B37/0218 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0247 ,  G01J1/16 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/44 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: A wireless battery-powered daylight sensor for measuring a total light intensity in a space is operable to transmit wireless signals using a variable transmission rate that is dependent upon the total light intensity in the space. The sensor comprises a photosensitive circuit, a wireless transmitter for transmitting the wireless signals, a controller coupled to the photosensitive circuit and the wireless transmitter, and a battery for powering the photosensitive circuit, the wireless transmitter, and the controller. The photosensitive circuit is operable to generate a light intensity control signal in response to the total light intensity in the space. The controller transmits the wireless signals in response to the light intensity control signal using the variable transmission rate that is dependent upon the total light intensity in the space. The variable transmission rate may be dependent upon an amount of change of the total light intensity in the space. In addition, the variable transmission rate may be further dependent upon a rate of change of the total light intensity in the space.

Abstract translation: 用于测量空间中的总光强度的无线电池供电的日光传感器可操作以使用取决于空间中的总光强度的可变传输速率来发送无线信号。 传感器包括光敏电路，用于发送无线信号的无线发射器，耦合到感光电路和无线发射器的控制器，以及用于给感光电路，无线发射器和控制器供电的电池。 感光电路可操作以响应于空间中的总光强度而产生光强度控制信号。 控制器使用取决于空间中的总光强度的可变传输速率响应于光强度控制信号来发送无线信号。 可变传输速率可以取决于空间中总光强度的变化量。 此外，可变传输速率可以进一步取决于空间中的总光强度的变化率。

公开(公告)号：WO2007139783A3

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：PCT/US2007012161

申请日：2007-05-22

Applicant: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO ,  PESSINA MICHAEL W ,  ZAHARCHUK WALTER S ,  KEAGY JON M ,  WAKEFIELD ANDREW R ,  ROLLO LOUIS G ,  SLOAN GREG EDWARD

Inventor： PESSINA MICHAEL W ,  ZAHARCHUK WALTER S ,  KEAGY JON M ,  WAKEFIELD ANDREW R ,  ROLLO LOUIS G ,  SLOAN GREG EDWARD

IPC: H02G3/14

CPC classification number: H02G3/14 ,  H01H3/0213

Abstract: The present invention provides a means for easily ganging together a traditional-style dimmer switch and a designer-style dimmer switch in a multi-gang designer-style faceplate. Specifically, a faceplate adapter for a load control device according to the present invention comprises a front surface, an adapter opening in the front surface, and an attachment post. The front surface defines a first area substantially the same size as a faceplate opening of a designer-style faceplate. The adapter opening defines a second area substantially the same size as a faceplate opening of a traditional-style faceplate. The attachment post allows the adapter to be secured to the load control device.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于将传统风格的调光开关和设计师式调光器开关组合在一起的多组设计者风格的面板中的方法。 具体地，根据本发明的用于负载控制装置的面板适配器包括前表面，前表面中的适配器开口和附接柱。 前表面限定了与设计者式面板的面板开口基本相同的尺寸的第一区域。 适配器开口限定与传统式面板的面板开口基本上相同的尺寸的第二区域。 连接柱允许适配器固定到负载控制装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2010111256A2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：PCT/US2010/028298

申请日：2010-03-23

Applicant: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC. ,  STEINER, James, P. ,  SLOAN, Greg, Edward

Inventor： STEINER, James, P. ,  SLOAN, Greg, Edward

IPC: G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/16 ,  H05B39/04 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/0218 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0247 ,  G01J1/16 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/44 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: A wireless battery-powered daylight sensor for measuring a total light intensity in a space is operable to transmit wireless signals using a variable transmission rate that is dependent upon the total light intensity in the space. The sensor comprises a photosensitive circuit, a wireless transmitter for transmitting the wireless signals, a controller coupled to the photosensitive circuit and the wireless transmitter, and a battery for powering the photosensitive circuit, the wireless transmitter, and the controller. The photosensitive circuit is operable to generate a light intensity control signal in response to the total light intensity in the space. The controller transmits the wireless signals in response to the light intensity control signal using the variable transmission rate that is dependent upon the total light intensity in the space. The variable transmission rate may be dependent upon an amount of change of the total light intensity in the space. In addition, the variable transmission rate may be further dependent upon a rate of change of the total light intensity in the space.

Abstract translation: 用于测量空间中的总光强度的无线电池供电的日光传感器可操作以使用取决于空间中的总光强度的可变传输速率来发送无线信号。 传感器包括光敏电路，用于发送无线信号的无线发射器，耦合到感光电路和无线发射器的控制器，以及用于给感光电路，无线发射器和控制器供电的电池。 感光电路可操作以响应于空间中的总光强度而产生光强度控制信号。 控制器使用取决于空间中的总光强度的可变传输速率响应于光强度控制信号来发送无线信号。 可变传输速率可以取决于空间中总光强度的变化量。 此外，可变传输速率可以进一步取决于空间中的总光强度的变化率。

公开(公告)号：WO2010111250A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：PCT/US2010/028281

申请日：2010-03-23

Applicant: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC. ,  STEINER, James, P. ,  SLOAN, Greg, Edward

Inventor： STEINER, James, P. ,  SLOAN, Greg, Edward

IPC: G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/16 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/42 ,  H05B39/04

CPC classification number: G01J1/16 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0233 ,  G01J1/1626 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: A wireless lighting control system comprises a daylight sensor for measuring a light intensity in a space and a dimmer switch for controlling the amount of power delivered to a lighting load in response to the daylight sensor. For example, the daylight sensor may be able to transmit radio-frequency (RF) signals to the dimmer switch. The system provides methods of calibrating the daylight sensor that allow for automatically measuring and/or calculating one or more operational characteristics of the daylight sensor. One method of calibrating the daylight sensor comprises a "single-button-press" calibration procedure during which a user is only required to actuate a calibration button of the daylight sensor once. In addition, the daylight sensor is operable to automatically measure the total light intensity in the space at night to determine the light intensity of only the electrical light generated by the lighting load.

Abstract translation: 无线照明控制系统包括用于测量空间中的光强度的日光传感器和用于响应于日光传感器传送到照明负载的功率量的调光开关。 例如，日光传感器可以能够将射频（RF）信号传送到调光开关。 该系统提供校准日光传感器的方法，其允许自动测量和/或计算日光传感器的一个或多个操作特性。 校准日光传感器的一种方法包括“单按钮”校准过程，在该过程中用户仅需要致动一次日光传感器的校准按钮。 此外，日光传感器可操作以自动测量夜间空间中的总光强度，以确定仅由照明负载产生的电光的光强度。

公开(公告)号：WO2007139784A2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：PCT/US2007/012162

申请日：2007-05-22

Applicant: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC. ,  SLOAN, Greg, Edward ,  BLAIR, Edward, J. ,  VIGUE, Nicole, R. ,  SAMUELS, Richard, David

Inventor： SLOAN, Greg, Edward ,  BLAIR, Edward, J. ,  VIGUE, Nicole, R. ,  SAMUELS, Richard, David

CPC classification number: H01H15/04 ,  H01C10/30 ,  H01H3/0213 ,  H01H9/04 ,  H01H15/06

Abstract: A faceplate structure for a load control device comprises a bezel, an operating knob extending through an elongated rectangular opening of the bezel, and a sliding cover plate disposed behind the bezel. The bezel defines side walls and is adapted to be fixed to the load control device. The elongated rectangular opening extends along a vertical axis of the bezel. The operating knob is operable to vertically move along the length of the elongated opening. The cover plate is slidably coupled to the side walls of the bezel. The shaft of the operating knob is coupled to the cover plate, such that the cover plate is vertically movable with respect to the bezel. The cover plate covers the rear of the opening in all positions to which the cover plate can be moved by the operating knob.

Abstract translation: 用于负载控制装置的面板结构包括边框，延伸穿过所述边框的细长矩形开口的操作旋钮以及设置在所述边框后面的滑盖板。 挡板限定侧壁，并且适于固定到负载控制装置。 细长的矩形开口沿着挡板的垂直轴线延伸。 操作旋钮可操作以沿着细长开口的长度垂直移动。 盖板可滑动地联接到挡板的侧壁。 操作旋钮的轴联接到盖板，使得盖板相对于边框可垂直移动。 盖板在所有位置覆盖开口的后部，盖板可以通过操作旋钮移动到该后部。

公开(公告)号：WO2007139783A2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：PCT/US2007/012161

申请日：2007-05-22

Applicant: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC. ,  PESSINA, Michael, W. ,  ZAHARCHUK, Walter, S. ,  KEAGY, Jon, M. ,  WAKEFIELD, Andrew, R. ,  ROLLO, Louis, G. ,  SLOAN, Greg, Edward

Inventor： PESSINA, Michael, W. ,  ZAHARCHUK, Walter, S. ,  KEAGY, Jon, M. ,  WAKEFIELD, Andrew, R. ,  ROLLO, Louis, G. ,  SLOAN, Greg, Edward

CPC classification number: H02G3/14 ,  H01H3/0213

Abstract: The present invention provides a means for easily ganging together a traditional-style dimmer switch and a designer-style dimmer switch in a multi-gang designer-style faceplate. Specifically, a faceplate adapter for a load control device according to the present invention comprises a front surface, an adapter opening in the front surface, and an attachment post. The front surface defines a first area substantially the same size as a faceplate opening of a designer-style faceplate. The adapter opening defines a second area substantially the same size as a faceplate opening of a traditional-style faceplate. The attachment post allows the adapter to be secured to the load control device.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于将传统风格的调光开关和设计师式调光器开关组合在一起的多组设计者风格的面板中的方法。 具体地，根据本发明的用于负载控制装置的面板适配器包括前表面，前表面中的适配器开口和附接柱。 前表面限定了与设计者式面板的面板开口基本相同的尺寸的第一区域。 适配器开口限定与传统式面板的面板开口基本上相同的尺寸的第二区域。 连接柱允许适配器固定到负载控制装置。