GB2410137A - Wireless network - Google Patents

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GB2410137A
GB2410137A GB0401105A GB0401105A GB2410137A GB 2410137 A GB2410137 A GB 2410137A GB 0401105 A GB0401105 A GB 0401105A GB 0401105 A GB0401105 A GB 0401105A GB 2410137 A GB2410137 A GB 2410137A
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W92/00—Interfaces specially adapted for wireless communication networks
    • H04W92/16—Interfaces between hierarchically similar devices
    • H04W92/18—Interfaces between hierarchically similar devices between terminal devices
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B1/00—Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal
    • G08B1/08—Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using electric transmission ; transformation of alarm signals to electrical signals from a different medium, e.g. transmission of an electric alarm signal upon detection of an audible alarm signal
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B7/00—Signalling systems according to more than one of groups G08B3/00 - G08B6/00; Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups G08B3/00 - G08B6/00
    • G08B7/06—Signalling systems according to more than one of groups G08B3/00 - G08B6/00; Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups G08B3/00 - G08B6/00 using electric transmission, e.g. involving audible and visible signalling through the use of sound and light sources
    • 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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Abstract

A wireless network includes a light switch capable of data or voice communication with other light switches or devices within the network. Light switches may be dimmer switches and operating power may taken from the mains or from a source internal to the switch. When fitted with speakers and a microphone the light switches may operate as an intercom system. The system may also be integrated into an intruder alarm system.

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WIRELESS NETWORKING IN A LIGHT SWITCH
This invention relates to a light switch capable of communication within a wireless network.
Wall-mounted light switches provide an essential apparatus for the aid of illuminating a dark room by means of direct physical manipulation, proximity detection, or by remote control. Light switches are usually placed in convenient locations in each room of a building that requires lighting.
Light switches however, are unable to receive or transmit data to other light switches or systems, thus requiring direct user intervention to change their state, and also fail to capitalise on their convenient locations and access to electrical power.
According to the present invention, there is provided a light switch capable of wireless communication with other light switches or systems to form a network, with the purpose of transmitting or receiving data or voice between any of the interconnected devices therein.
Five specific embodiments of the invention are now described by way of examples with reference to the accompany drawing in which: Figure 1 shows a simple network of four wirelessly interconnected light switches and their broadcast ranges.
Figure 2 shows a network of switches wirelessly connected to a suitably modified alarm system. - 2
Example I Simple communication between two light switches Referring to Figure 1, a simple light switch network comprises of four light switches, 10-13. As not all the light switches are within range of each other, intermediate light switches may be used to relay data. Thus, if light switch 10 required a message to be transmitted to light switch 13, the message first passes to light switch I 1, then 12, and finally 1 3.
Example 2 Automatic light activation as an intruder deterrent system Referring to Figure 2, a suitably modified alarm system 14, is integrated into the light switch network 18-20, such that if the alarm is triggered, the alarm system issues a command wirelessly such that each light switch within the network illuminates fully, or flashes, until the alarm is deactivated, acting as an intruder deterrent.
Example 3 Automatic light activation using an alarm motion detection system Referring to Figure 2, a suitably modified alarm system, incorporating motion detection devices 15-17 surveying certain areas within a dwelling or other environment, is integrated into the light switch network 18-20, such that upon triggering of a motion detector, the alarm system issues a command wirelessly such that the light switch or switches in proximity to that area illuminate.
Example 4 System for turning off every light upon leaving The light switch nearest the point of exit of a dwelling, or other environment, is used to issue a command wirelessly such that each light switch in the network turns off.
Example 5 Intercom system Light switches with suitably integrated microphone and speakers are used as an intercom system, enabling voice transfer from one light switch to any other target switch within the network.

Claims (9)

1 A light switch capable of wireless communication with other light switches or systems to form a network, with the purpose of transmitting or receiving data or voice between any of the intcrconuccted devices therein.
2 A light switch as claimed in Claim 1, wherein means is provided to add or remove the device from a network on an ad hoc basis, such that an existing network is not disrupted.
3 A light switch as claimed in Claim I or Claim 2, wherein data or voice may be propagated to one, or any number of light switches, or devices,
4 A light switch as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein Bluetooth or similar technologies are used for the detection, identification or transfer of data between light switches within the network.
A light switch as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the light switch has dimmer functionality.
6 A light switch as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein voice, or data of any kind, whether used specifically for illumination control or not, is received or transmitted within the network.
7 A light switch as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein an internal power supply is used.
8 A light switch as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the mains or lighting circuit is used as a power supply.
9 A light switch as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the light switch may be used to relay data between two or more light switches or other devices.
A light switch as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein control thereof is managed by another light switch or device.
A light switch substantially as described herein with references to Figures 1-4 of the accompanying drawing.
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