Patent application number | Description | Published |
20120194085 | ARRANGEMENT OF AN OUTDOOR LIGHT ENABLING AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION - An arrangement of an outdoor light enabling ambient light detection comprises an ambient light detector coupled to the outdoor light; and a user interface accessible by a user separate from the outdoor light; wherein the user interface enables controlling the operation of the ambient light detector. | 08-02-2012 |
20120194102 | USER INTERFACE FOR AN OUTDOOR LIGHT SWITCH - A user interface for an indoor light switch coupled to control an outdoor light having a sensor for controlling an on/off state of the outdoor light is disclosed. The user interface comprises a mode actuator moveable between an off position and a sensor position; and a control actuator enabling an adjustment of a setting of the sensor from the user interface, wherein the setting of the control actuator will affect the on/off state of the outdoor light when the mode actuator is in the sensor position. | 08-02-2012 |
20120195045 | ARRANGEMENT FOR AN OUTDOOR LIGHT ENABLING MOTION DETECTION - An arrangement for implementing an outdoor light enabling motion detection is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a motion detector associated with the outdoor light; and a user interface, separate from the outdoor light, accessible by a user; wherein the user interface enables the operation of the motion detector in a first mode and overrides the operation of the motion detector in a second mode. | 08-02-2012 |
20130027178 | CIRCUIT FOR AND METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING A SECODARY IDENTIFICATION CODE IN A GARAGE DOOR OPENER SYSTEM - A circuit for implementing a secondary identification code stored in a memory associated with a wireless garage door opener keypad unit is disclosed. The circuit comprises a first memory element storing a primary identification code; a second memory element storing a secondary identification code; and a control circuit coupled to receive a disable signal from an input actuator on the wireless garage door opener keypad unit, wherein the control circuit enables and disables the use of the secondary identification code. A method of implementing a secondary identification code is also disclosed. | 01-31-2013 |
20130027181 | WIRELESS GARAGE DOOR OPENER KEYPAD UNIT AND A METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING A GARAGE DOOR OPENER KEYPAD UINT - According to an embodiment, a wireless garage door opener keypad unit may comprise a first memory element storing a primary identification code; a second memory element storing a secondary identification code; a keypad for receiving an identification code entered on the keypad; and a control circuit, responsive to entries on the keypad, for enabling and disabling the use of the secondary identification code. A method of implementing a secondary identification code is also disclosed. | 01-31-2013 |
20130027212 | VISUAL INDICATOR FOR A WIRELESS GARAGE DOOR OPENER KEYPAD UNIT AND A METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING A VISUAL INDICATOR - A circuit for displaying a status of a secondary identification code stored in a memory associated with a wireless garage door opener keypad unit is disclosed. The circuit comprises a keypad for receiving entries; a control circuit coupled to receive the entries on the keypad, wherein the control circuit enables and disables the use of a secondary identification code; and a visual indicator on the wireless keypad garage door opener keypad unit indicating whether the secondary identification code is enabled or disabled. A method of displaying a status of a secondary identification code is also disclosed. | 01-31-2013 |
20130093363 | USER INTERFACE AND A METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING A USER INTERFACE OF A CONFIGURABLE LIGHT TIMER - A user interface for implementing a configurable light timer controlling a light is disclosed. The user interface comprises an input portion for receiving timing characterization data, the input portion adapted to receive a portable memory device storing the timing characterization data; an actuator portion enabling a user to enter a current time on the timer; and a display responsive to the actuator portion to indicate the current time. A method of implementing a configurable light timer is also disclosed. | 04-18-2013 |
20130099673 | CONFIGURABLE LIGHT TIMER AND A METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING A CONFIGURABLE LIGHT TIMER - A user interface of a configurable light timer is described. The user interface comprises an input portion for receiving timing characterization data, the input portion adapted to receive a portable memory device storing the timing characterization data; a control circuit coupled to detect the portable memory device inserted into the configurable light timer; and an internal memory; wherein the timing characterization data is automatically downloaded to the internal memory after the portable memory device is detected in the configurable light timer. A method of implementing a configurable light timer is also disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
20140092111 | METHOD OF AND CIRCUIT FOR DISPLAYING AN IMAGE OF A PLURALITY OF IMAGES ON A DISPLAY - A method of displaying a plurality of picture files on a display of a portable wireless communication device is described. The method comprises receiving a plurality of picture files, wherein each picture file of the plurality of picture files has location data stored in a location field for the picture file and relationship data in a relationship field related to at least one other picture file; displaying a first image associated with a first picture file; and displaying a second image in response to a prompt for a next image. | 04-03-2014 |
20140096008 | METHOD OF AND CIRCUIT FOR DISPLAYING AN IMAGE - A method of displaying an image on a display of a portable wireless device is described. The method comprises receiving a plurality of picture files stored according to a picture naming protocol indicating, for each picture file, a location associated with the picture file; enabling the selection of one or more categories associated with picture files to be displayed; providing, on a display, an image associated with a picture file having the selected one or more categories stored with the picture file; and enabling the user to identify the location associated with the picture file. A portable wireless device enabling the display of an image is also disclosed. | 04-03-2014 |
20140096075 | METHOD OF AND CIRCUIT FOR DISPLAYING IMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH A PLURALITY OF PICTURE FILES - A method of displaying images associated with a plurality of picture files on a display of a portable wireless device is disclosed. The method comprises displaying a first image associated with a first picture file; enabling a user to identify a location associated with the first picture file; and displaying a second image in response to a prompt for a next picture file; wherein the second image is related to the first image. | 04-03-2014 |
20140191688 | CIRCUIT FOR AND METHOD OF RECEIVING DATA TO CONTROL THE OPERATION OF A CONFIGURABLE LIGHT TIMER - A circuit in a configurable light timer for receiving data to control the operation of the configurable light timer is described. The circuit comprises an input portion coupled to receive first data from a portable memory device by way of a connector on the configurable light timer; and a data transceiver coupled to receive wireless communication signals according to a wireless communication protocol, the wireless communication signals comprising second data for implementing the configurable light timer; wherein the second data coupled to the configurable light timer by way of the wireless communication link comprises timing characterization data. A method of receiving data to control the operation of the configurable light timer is also disclosed. | 07-10-2014 |
20140207976 | CONFIGURABLE LIGHT TIMER AND METHOD OF RECEIVING DATA TO CONTROL THE OPERATION OF A CONFIGURABLE LIGHT TIMER - A configurable light timer adapted to receive data to control the operation of the configurable light timer is disclosed. The configurable light timer comprises a control circuit; an input portion coupled to receive a portable memory device by way of a connector on the configurable light timer, wherein the portable memory device stores data to be used by the configurable light timer and is adapted to be removed after the data is downloaded; and a memory coupled to receive the data stored on the portable memory device; wherein control circuit accesses the data from the memory after the data is downloaded and the portable memory device is removed. A method of receiving data to control the operation of the configurable light timer is also disclosed. | 07-24-2014 |
20140262415 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING POWER IN A JUNCTION BOX - A system for controlling power in a junction box is described. The system comprises a junction box adapter having a plurality of flanges for coupling to a junction box of an electrical network, and a plurality of connector elements; and an electrical component, which enables the control of power, inserted in the junction box adapter; wherein a plurality of connector elements of the junction box adapter are positioned to receive corresponding contact elements of the electrical component | 09-18-2014 |
20140273618 | JUNCTION BOX ADAPTER AND METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING AN ADAPTER IN A JUNCTION BOX - A junction box adapter enabling the control of power is described. The junction box adapter comprises a plurality of connector elements adapted to receive contact elements of an electrical component which enables the control of power; and a coupling element adapted to receive an alignment member of the electrical component; wherein the plurality of connector elements are provided in predetermined locations for receiving predetermined contact elements of the electrical component. | 09-18-2014 |