FR2798499A1 - SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING AT LEAST ONE ELECTRICAL APPARATUS, AND MODULES COMPRISING THE SAME - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention concerns a remote control system for at least an electrical apparatus (L1, L2) comprising: activating/deactivating means, designed to be installed in series between an electric power source (P1, P2) and at least an electrical apparatus (L1, L2) to be activated/deactivated, and remote control means for said activating/deactivating means. The invention is characterised in that the remote control means include: means for detecting changes of state in an electrical connection element (1) controlled by a switch (I); means for monitoring said activating/deactivating means, on the basis of detected changes.

Description

System for remote control of at least one electrical apparatus, and constituent modules of this system.

The field of the invention is that of home automation.

More specifically, the invention relates to remote control systems for electrical appliances (lamps, televisions, computers, etc.).

The potential consumer is currently offered a wide range of remote control systems of all kinds. The most advanced remain expensive and difficult to install for a neophyte, while others are simple but totally ineffective.

Traditionally, these remote control systems include one or more radio-controlled activation / deactivation devices and a multifunction radio control box. Each radio-controlled device is intended to be placed in series between a power supply (generally, a socket or a lighting socket whose associated switch is held in the "on" position) and an electrical device to be activated / off. The radio control box allows the user who in hand to act remotely on the various activation / deactivation devices, so as to selectively enable / disable the various electrical devices.

The major disadvantage of these known systems is the need for the user to permanently hold the radio control box. Indeed, it is common that the case is misplaced or difficult to access, because from one use to another the user is often asked to ask somewhere. Thus, it is not uncommon that entering a dark room, the user must first look for the remote control that will allow him to operate in particular the different ways of lighting this room! Another disadvantage arises from the frequent presence of a large number of radio-controlled activation / deactivation devices. Indeed, in this case, either uses a single multifunction radio control unit, but the latter becomes bulky, complex and therefore difficult to use or is used several radio control boxes, but this diversity seems difficult to accept by the user of a practical point of view.

The invention particularly aims to overcome these disadvantages of the state of the art. More precisely, one of the objectives of the present invention is to provide a remote control system for electrical appliances that does not require any radio control box.

The invention also aims to provide such a system that is very efficient, scalable and inexpensive.

Another object of the invention is to provide a system that installs and removes easily.

A complementary objective of the invention is to provide such a system which remains compatible with traditional home automation modules (radio-controlled activation and deactivation devices), and thus offers the possibility of using in addition a conventional remote control for remotely changing the state. various electrical devices without moving.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide such a system which does not affect the normal operation of the electrical installation, particularly with regard to the lighting control.

These various objectives, as well as others which will appear subsequently, are achieved according to the invention using a remote control system of at least one electrical appliance, of the type comprising - activation means / deactivation, intended to be placed in series between a power source and less an electrical device to be activated / deactivated; means for remotely controlling said activation / deactivation means.

According to the present invention, said remote control means comprise - means for detecting state changes of an electrical connection element controlled by a switch; means for controlling said activation / deactivation means, as a function of the detected state changes.

The general principle of the invention therefore consists in controlling the activation / deactivation means by a switch, the latter conventionally controlling an electrical connection element. Simple pressure of the user on the switch causes changes in the state of the electrical connection element.

control of the activation / deactivation means (one or more devices) is a function of these changes of state.

Thus, the system of the invention allows remote control, with a simple switch (and not a remote control box) a plurality of electrical devices. The switch is generally placed near the door, it is possible in particular in entering a dark room, to easily activate various lighting means, and also to turn on a television, a stereo channel, etc..

Advantageously, said electrical connection element controlled by a switch belongs to the group comprising the lampholders and the outlets. Thus, no modification of the existing electrical infrastructure is necessary. In particular, there is no need to install particular switches.

Advantageously, said power supply source belongs to the group comprising the lighting sockets, whose associated switch is held in the "on" position, and the sockets.

In a first advantageous embodiment of the invention all the constituent means of said remote control means are included in a same local control module, intended to be adapted to said electrical connection element controlled by a switch.

Advantageously, said control means comprise means for transmitting at least one control signal, and said activation / deactivation means are included in an activation / deactivation module which is remote from said local control module and which comprises means for receiving said at least one control signal.

Preferably, said system comprises a plurality of activation / deactivation modules, each enabling to activate / deactivate at least one separate electrical device.

In a second advantageous embodiment of the invention, said state change detection means of said electrical connection element comprise themselves - in a retransmission module, intended to be fitted on said electrical connection element: means transmitting state signals, as a function of the successive electrical states of said switch-controlled electrical connection element; in a remote control module: means for receiving said state signals and means for detecting the state changes of said electrical connection element from said received state signals; and said remote control module further comprises said means for controlling said activation / deactivation means.

In this case, the totality of the remote control means is distributed between the retransmission module and the remote control module (whereas in the first embodiment, they are grouped together in a single local control module).

In a first preferred example of the second embodiment of the invention, said control means comprise means for transmitting at least one control signal, and said activation / deactivation means are included in an activation / deactivation module. which is remote from said remote control module and which comprises means for receiving said at least one control signal. furthermore, said system may comprise a plurality of activation / deactivation modules each enabling / disabling at least one separate electrical apparatus. in other words, a single remote control module controls one or more activation / deactivation modules.

Advantageously, said remote control module further comprises other activation / deactivation means, controlled directly by said control means, so as to activate / deactivate at least one other electrical device, said control module being placed in series between a power source and said at least one other electrical device.

In a second preferred example of the second embodiment of the invention, said activation / deactivation means are included in said remote control module, said control means directly controlling said activation / deactivation means. In addition, said system may comprise a plurality of remote control modules, each enabling to activate / deactivate at least one separate electrical device.

in other words, one or more remote control modules directly each ensure the activation / deactivation of at least one electrical device. There is no activation module deactivation.

 Preferably, said at least one control signal belongs to the group comprising the radio control signals and the microwave control signals, superimposed on the normal voltage, on the electrical network, according to the technique of the carrier currents. Said state signals belong to the group comprising the radio state signals and the microwave status signals, superimposed on the normal voltage, on the electrical network, according to the technique of the carrier currents. Said state signal transmission means emit at least the two following status signals: low state signal and a high state signal. It is clear, however, that these lists are by no means exhaustive.

Advantageously, said system further comprises means for assessing the state of at least a part of the system.

Preferably, said system has at least two modes of operation - a basic mode, activated by a single support on said switch; at least one advanced mode, each advanced mode being activated by a multiple support determined on said switch, corresponding to a number of close supports distinct and greater than one and causing transmission by said transmission means included in said means of transmission; control of a particular control signal, transition signal, and own audit advanced mode.

Thus, in the absence of multiple support (it is recalled that a multiple support consists of a succession of close supports) the switch normally controls the lighting of the room, an advanced mode is locked or not.

Advantageously, the system returns from said at least one advanced mode to said basic mode when a return procedure is performed, said return procedure belonging to the group comprising - automatic return after a predetermined duration in said one or one of said modes ( s) advanced; - Manual return after a particular multiple support, said locking. Optionally, means (eg, switches) may be provided allowing the user to select one of these two basic mode return procedures. One speaks of multiple support of lock because the return to the basic mode is to lock without time limit the mode or the advanced modes, each in a particular configuration.

Preferably, in each mode of operation, said transmission means included in said control means also emit at least two following control signals, specific to said operating mode: a connection signal; disconnect signal.

Preferably, in at least one given operating mode, at least a first electrical device is activated after the first transmission of said deactivated connection anal after the second transmission of said connection signal, in said at least one given operating mode, at least one second electrical device is activated after the first transmission of said disconnect signal and deactivated after the second transmission of said disconnection signal.

Advantageously, in at least one operating mode, said connection signal and said disconnection signal are identical, so that at least one electrical device is activated after each transmission of said connection signal and deactivated after each transmission of said disconnection signal. .

Advantageously, said electrical connection element controlled by said switch is deactivated during the passage in said at least one advance mode.

Preferably, at least one separate electrical apparatus is activated after the first transmission of a transition signal and deactivated after the second transmission of said transition signal.

Preferably, all the electrical devices are deactivated simultaneously after the transmission of a particular multiple support signal, called initialization signal. Optionally, means (e.g., switches) may be provided to allow the user to select the number of times the initialization signal will be received. According to an advantageous embodiment, the activation / deactivation of an apparatus may also consist of a setting, continuous or not, of at least one operating parameter of said apparatus. Thus, for example, between the transmission of the connection signal and the transmission of the disconnection signal, a continuous adjustment signal is activated continuously. The applications of this variant are numerous, such as for example the control of the variation of light intensity of a lamp, or the control of electric shutters.

The invention also relates to each of the modules included in the aforementioned remote control system, namely the local control module (first embodiment) or remote control module (second embodiment), the activation / deactivation module and the module of reissue.

Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from reading the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention given by way of indicative and nonlimiting example, and the appended drawings, in which - FIG. 1 presents a simplified diagram of a first embodiment of a control system according to the present invention; FIG. 2 is a simplified diagram of a particular embodiment of the local control module and one of the activation / deactivation modules appearing in FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a simplified diagram of a second embodiment of a control system according to the present invention; FIG. 4 is a simplified diagram of a particular embodiment of the retransmission module, the remote control module and one of the activation / deactivation modules appearing in FIG. 3; FIG. 5 is a simplified diagram of a third embodiment of a control system according to the present invention; FIG. 6 is a simplified diagram of a particular embodiment of the retransmission module and one of the remote control modules appearing in FIG. 5; FIG. 7 presents a simplified diagram of an embodiment of the local control module appearing in FIGS. 1 and 2; FIG. 8 shows a plurality of time diagrams making it possible to explain an example of pulse management within the local control module of FIG. 7; and FIG. 9 illustrates an example of application of the first embodiment of the system according to the invention, as shown in FIG. 1. Now, with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 7, 8 and a first embodiment, FIG. embodiment of a control system according to the present invention.

In this first embodiment, the remote control system comprises a local control module MCL and a plurality of activation / deactivation modules MAD1, MAD2, ...

Each activation / deactivation module MADI, MAD2, ... is placed in series between a plug Pl, P2, ... and a lamp L1, L2, ... to enable / disable. More generally, it can be placed in series between any power source (for example, in addition to a power socket, a lighting socket whose associated switch is held in the "on" position) and one (or more , in series) any electrical device (s) (for example a radio receiver, television set, hi-fi system, a microcomputer, a printer, etc.).

The local control module MCL is fitted on a lighting socket 1 controlled by a switch I. It receives the bulb A intended initially to be fixed to the socket 1. It can also be adapted to a socket or more generally on any electrical connection element controlled by a switch 1.

In the particular embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the local control module MCL comprises means 2 for detecting electrical state changes. Indeed, depending on the support of the user on the switch, the light socket receives either a high state signal SEH (220 V) or a low state signal SEB (O V); means 3 for controlling, according to the detected state changes, activation / deactivation means 5 included in each activation / deactivation module. These control means 3 themselves comprise means 31 for transmitting control signals SC.

In the illustrated example, this broadcast uses the conventional radio control signal transmitted by the radio signal are radio signals. It is clear that other types of emission can be envisaged without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the emission can use the technique of carrier currents: the control signals emitted are then microwave signals superimposed on the normal voltage, on the electrical network.

Furthermore, each activation / deactivation module (as illustrated for MADI in FIG. 2) comprises, in addition to the activation / deactivation means, means 4 for receiving the control signals SC.

In the application example illustrated in FIG. 9, the system according to the invention has a basic mode and three advanced modes, each with an associated transition. For the sake of simplicity, it is again assumed here that each activation / deactivation module controls a single electrical device, namely a lamp.

The basic mode is automatically switched on, as soon as the user makes a single press on the switch I (that is to say without specific manipulation). It allows the bulb A to be controlled normally. Moreover, it makes it possible to control two lamps L2, thanks to the emission by the transmission means 31 included in the control means 3 (themselves included in the control module local MCL) of the two following control signals: a connection signal SCI, issued at each detection passage of the low state signal SEB (0 V) to the high state signal SEH (220 V), and a disconnection signal SC2 , issued at each detection of a passage of the high state signal SEH to the low state signal SEB. In summary, the basic mode operation is as follows: after a first press on the switch (first transmission of the connection signal SC I), the bulb A and the first lamp 1 come on; - after a second press on the switch (first emission of the disconnection signal SC2), the bulb A goes out and the second lamp L2 lights up; - After a third press on the switch (second transmission of the connection signal SC l), the bulb A turns on and the first lamp Ll goes out; after a fourth press the switch (second emission of the disconnection signal SC2), the bulb A and the second lamp L2 go out.

It should be noted that the connection signals SC1 and disconnection SC2 may be identical. In this case, the bulb and the first and second lamps L1, L2 all come on when the switch is pressed, then turn off when the next key is pressed.

The first advanced mode is engaged when the user makes a double press (two very close presses) the switch 1. This first transition, between the basic mode and the first advanced mode, also allows to control a third lamp L3, thanks to the emission by the above-mentioned transmission means 31 of the following control signal: a transition signal SC3, emitted each time a double support is detected (rapid succession of the following state signals: low <I> I < / I> high <I> l </ I> low). In summary, the operation of the first transition is as follows: after a first double press on the switch (first transmission of the transition signal SC3), the first advanced mode is activated and the third lamp L3 lights <B>; </ B> - after a second double press on the switch (second transmission of the transition signal SC3), third lamp L3 goes out.

In order to avoid "blinking" of bulb A, the light socket is automatically deactivated when switching to the first advanced mode. It is therefore controlled only in basic mode.

In addition, when the system reverts from an advanced mode to the basic mode, the lamps controlled in this advanced mode are locked in their operating state (off or on). It can be expected that the system automatically returns to basic mode, after predetermined time in this advanced mode. One can also provide a manual return, after a particular multiple support, said locking. Both variants of the basic mode return procedure can be offered simultaneously or alternatively.

 Optionally, a particular multiple support, called initialization, to turn off all lamps L1 to L11 simultaneously. If there is no third mode advanced, the initialization multiple support is for example a quadruple support, which replaces the third transition signal that no longer exists. In this case, at each four-fold detection, the aforementioned transmission means 31 emit an initialization signal (not shown in FIG. 9).

After being activated, the first advanced mode makes it possible to control two lamps L4, L5, thanks to the emission by the aforementioned transmission means 31 of the two following control signals: a connection signal SC4, transmitted at each detection from a transition from the low state signal SEB to the high state signal SEH, and the disconnection signal SC5 transmitted each time a high state signal is detected SEH to the low state signal. In summary, the operation the first advanced mode is as follows - after a first press on the switch (first transmission connection signal SC4), the fourth lamp L4 lights up; - after a second press on the switch (first disconnection signal output SC5), the fifth lamp L5 lights up <B>; </ B> - after a third press on the switch (second transmission signal connection SC4) the fourth lamp L4 goes out; - After a fourth press on the switch (second emission of the disconnection signal SC5), the fifth lamp L5 goes out.

It should be noted that the SC4 connection and SC5 disconnection signals may be identical. In this case, the fourth and fifth lamps L4, L5 both light up when the switch is pressed, and then both turn off when the next press is pressed.

The second advanced mode is activated when the user makes a triple press (three very close presses) on the switch I. This second transition, between the basic mode and the second advanced mode, also makes it possible to control a sixth lamp. that it has been activated, the second advanced mode makes it possible to control two lamps L7, L8.

The third advanced mode is engaged when the user makes a quadruple press (four very close presses) on the switch I. This third transition, between the basic mode and the third advanced mode, also makes it possible to control a ninth lamp L9 . After it has been activated, the third advanced mode makes it possible to control two lamps L10, L1.

The operation of these second and third transitions is deduced directly from that of the first transition. Similarly, the second and third modes advanced operation is deduced directly from that of the first advanced mode.

We will now discuss in detail, in relation to the simplified diagram of FIG. 7, a particular embodiment of the local control module. There are found the means 2 for detecting electrical state changes and the control means 3. In addition to the means 31 for transmitting the control signals, the control means 3 comprise: a calibrated pulse generator 32, a counter 33, a memory 34 and a multiplexer 35.

The state change detector 2 detects changes in the electrical state (voltage) of the bushing (changeover from 0 V to 220 V, also called "connection", or change from 220 V to 0 V, also called "disconnection" ) and emits an uncalibrated pulse, connection or disconnection, according to the detected state change.

The calibrated pulse generator 32 ensures the calibration of the control pulses (see definition below), transition, connection and disconnection.

The counter 33 counts the connection and disconnection pulses during a delay set by the control pulse.

memory 34 allows the storage of the data supplied by the counter 33. This part of the circuit makes it possible to store the control stage (that is to say one of the advanced modes) during a programmable delay. After this time, the memory is cleared and the system returns to basic mode.

The "manual return to basic mode" option allows you to manually return to base mode at a pre-selected stage.

multiplexer 35 manages the pulses delivered by sending them to the selected outputs through the address inputs.

Relay 6 turns off the power to the light bulb A (that is, to turn off the socket 1) each time it goes into one of the advanced modes.

In connection with the plurality of timing diagrams of FIG. 8, an example of pulse management within the local control module presented above and illustrated in FIG. 7 is now explained. In FIG. 8, "C" and "FIG. D "signify" connection "and" disconnection "respectively.

The first timing diagram 81 represents the voltage on the socket (low or high state, 0 or 220 V), depending on whether or not it is connected to the mains power supply, as a function of the presses on the switch.

second timing diagram 82 represents the unregulated connection pulses. As soon as the voltage on the socket changes from a low state to a high state, an unregulated connection pulse is generated.

Third Time Diagram 83 represents the unconnected disconnection pulses. As soon as the voltage on the bushing goes from a high state to a low state, an unconnected disconnection pulse is generated.

fourth time diagram 84 represents the sum of the unsized connection and disconnection pulses.

fifth timing diagram 85 represents the control pulses. Each unconnected connection or disconnection pulse triggers a calibrated control pulse. This control pulse is no longer issued in advanced mode. duration of this control pulse is a delay allowing both to increment the counter but also to prevent the emission of unwanted connection or disconnection pulses (that is to say, unwanted control signals), to destination of managed devices in basic mode, in case of close pulses. Each of these connection or disconnection pulses (or control signals) is transmitted only in calibrated form, that is to say after a delay equal to the duration of the associated control pulse.

The sixth timing diagram 86 represents the calibrated connection pulses. Each unconnected connection pulse generates a calibrated connection pulse, after stopping the corresponding control pulse, causing a delay in the execution of the command. This delay then disappears in advanced mode, by deleting the control pulse.

The seventh timing diagram 87 represents the calibrated disconnection pulses. The above remarks concerning the calibrated connection pulses will be easily transposed to this seventh diagram. The eighth time chart 88 represents the calibrated transition pulses. They are sent during each transition to a control stage (ie to advanced mode).

The ninth time chart 89 represents the output of the counter. The latter can be incremented only in the presence of a control pulse. Each stop of this one automatically initializes the counter. In this way, only very close pulses can increment the counter.

A second embodiment of the control system according to the present invention is now presented in connection with FIGS. 3 and 4.

In a second embodiment, the remote control system comprises a retransmission module MR, a remote control module MCD and a plurality of activation / deactivation modules MAD1, MAD2, ...

As in the first embodiment discussed above, each activation / deactivation module MAD1, MAD2, ... is placed in series between a power outlet Pl, ... and a lamp L1, L2,. .. to enable / disable. More generally, it can be placed serially between any power source and one (or more, series) electrical device (s) any (s).

The retransmission module MR is adapted to a lighting socket 1 controlled by a switch I. It re-transmits to the remote control module MCD the status signals, high or low, received successively by the socket, depending on the supports of the user on the switch I. In addition, he receives the bulb A intended initially to be fixed on the socket 1. It can also be adapted to a socket, more generally on any electrical connection element controlled by a switch I.

The remote control module MCD plays the same role as the local control module MCL of the first embodiment, namely to control the different activation / deactivation modules according to the electrical state changes of the socket 1 (it is ie according to the support of the user on the switch). The only difference is that it receives re-transmitted state signals SEH ', SEB' and not directly the state signals SEH, SEB arriving on the bushing. In the particular embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the retransmission module MR comprises means 7 for transmitting "re-transmitted" state signals, SEB 'as a function of the successive electrical states of the socket. In other words, module receives state signals SEH, SEB in the form of a voltage associated with each one (220 V for SEH and 0 V for SEB) and then retransmits them in another form. In the illustrated example, this retransmission uses the carrier current technique: the reemitted state signals are microwave signals superimposed on the normal voltage, on the electrical network. It is clear that other types of reemision can be envisaged without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the retransmission can use the conventional radio technique: the re-transmitted state signals are then radio signals.

The remote control module MCD comprises - means 8 for receiving the re-transmitted state signals SEH ', SEB'; means 9 for detecting electrical state changes, from retransmitted state signals SEH ', SEB' received; - 10 control means, according to the detected state changes of activation / deactivation means 13 included in each activation / deactivation module. These control means 10 comprise even means <B> 101 </ B> for transmitting control signals.

In the illustrated example, this emission uses the technique of the carrier currents. The transmitted command signals SCI, SC2 are microwave signals superimposed on the normal voltage on the electrical network. It is clear that other types of emission can be envisaged without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the emission can use the conventional radio technique: the transmitted control signals are then radio signals.

moreover, each activation / deactivation module (as illustrated for MAD1 FIG. 4) comprises, in addition to the activation / deactivation means 13, means 12 for receiving the control signals.

 Optionally, and as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, the remote control module MCD may furthermore comprise other activation / deactivation means 1 (for example a relay 6), driven directly by the control means 10, to enable / disable at least one other electrical device. In this case, the control module is placed in series between a power source (Pl socket) and this other electrical device (lamp L1). For this fig.7), one of the channels of the multiplexer 35 directly controls the relay 6 to activate or deactivate lamp L1 (which replaces in this case bulb A of the first embodiment).

A third embodiment of the control system according to the present invention is now presented with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. This differs from the second embodiment presented above only in that a remote control module MCDI, MCD2, MCD3 is placed between each socket P1, P2, P3, ... and each associated pilot lamp L1, L2. , L3, ... There is therefore a plurality of remote control modules but no activation module deactivation. In this configuration, within the control means included in each remote control module, only the channel of the multiplexer 35 (see FIG. 7) controlling the relay 6 is used.

 Optionally, the system according to the present invention may also comprise means of appreciation, visual and / or sound, of the state minus part of the system. This option is particularly interesting when the system allows to control, from a switch located in a first room, devices located in other rooms. This allows for example, just before getting up, to turn on through the switch of the bedside lamp coffee maker located in the kitchen.

For this purpose, the local control module MCL (see Fig. 1, first embodiment), the single remote control module MCD (see Fig. 3, second embodiment), or each of the control modules MCD1, MCD2, ... (see fi <B> 5, </ B> third embodiment) comprises means for transmitting a plurality of system operation monitoring signals, each containing at least one particular information, such as for example - the operating state (on or off) of a given apparatus; - the transition to a given operating mode (basic mode, advanced modes); - etc. Moreover, the means for evaluating the state of the system, which are for example in the form of an on-board MV display module, comprise means for receiving the operation monitoring signals, transcription means (for example). example in visual form and / or sound) information contained in these.

It is clear that many other embodiments can be envisaged, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Thus, the activation / deactivation of a device may also consist of a setting, continuous or not, of at least one operating parameter of this device. In the case of a continuous adjustment, the transmission means 31 (see FIGS. 2 and 7) emit a continuous control signal and not a pulse control signal. For example, the continuous control signal is sent from each connection (change from 0 to 220 V), and until the next disconnection (220 to 0 V). This variant of the invention is particularly useful for the control of electric shutters or the variation of light intensity of a lamp.

In addition, in order to adapt to the user's personal requirements, the user may be offered to make certain choices by means of simple switches. These choices can be proposed to him at three levels: for the whole system, for a given control stage (that is to say a given mode of operation), for a given control signal SCI, SC2, .. Among these choices, there may be mentioned in particular the choice between the automatic and manual return to basic mode, the choice between a pulse or continuous command signal, or the choice between identical or distinct connection and disconnection signals. .

Claims (9)

1. System for remote control of at least one electrical apparatus (L1 to L11), of the type comprising means (5; 11; 13) for activation / deactivation, intended to be placed in series between a power supply electrical (P1, P2) and at least one electrical device (L1 to LI 1) to activate / deactivate remote control means of said activation / deactivation means; characterized in that said remote control means comprise means (2; 7 to 9) for detecting changes of state of an electrical connection element (1) controlled by a switch (1); means (3 10) for controlling said activation / deactivation means, as a function of the detected state changes. 2. System according to claim 1, characterized in that said electrical connection element controlled by a switch belongs to group comprising: the lighting sockets (1); - power outlets 3. System according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that said power supply source belongs to the group comprising - the lampholders whose associated switch is held in the "on" position; - the outlets (P1, P2). 4. System according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that all means (2, 3) constituting said remote control means are included in same local control module (MCL), intended to be adapted to said electrical connection element (1) controlled by a switch (1). 5. System according to claim 4, characterized in that said means (3) for controlling comprise means (31) for transmitting at least one control signal (SC), and in that said means (5) for activation / deactivation are included in an activation / deactivation module (MADI, MAD2) which is remote from said local control module (MCL) and which comprises means (4) for receiving said at least one control signal. 6. -stem according to any one of claims 4 and 5, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of activation / deactivation modules (MADI MAD2), each enabling to activate / deactivate at least one separate electrical device (L1 , L2). 7. Stem according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said means for detecting changes in state of said electrical connection element comprise themselves - in a retransmission module (MR), intended to be adapted said electrical connection element (1): means (7) for transmitting state signals (SEH ', SEB'), as a function of the successive electrical states of said electrical connection element controlled by a switch; in a remote control module (MCD): means (8) for receiving said state signals and means (9) for detecting the state changes of said electrical connection element from said received state signals ( SEH ', SEB'); and in that said remote control module (MCD) further comprises said means (10) for controlling said activation / deactivation means (13). 8. System according to claim 7, characterized in that said means (10) for controlling comprise means (l01) for transmitting at least one control signal (SC 1, SC2), and in that said means ( 13) are included in an activation / deactivation module (MAD1, MAD2) which is remote from said remote control module (MCD) and which comprises means (12) for receiving said at least one control signal . 9. System according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of activation / deactivation modules (MADI, MAD2), each allowing to activate / deactivate at least one separate electrical device (L2, L3). <B> 10. </ B> System according to any one of claims 8 and 9, characterized in that said remote control module (MCD) further comprises other means (11) for activation / deactivation, controlled directly by said control means (10), so as to activate / deactivate at least one other electrical apparatus (L1), said remote control module (MCD) being placed in series between a power source (P1) minus another electrical appliance (L1). 11. System according to claim 7, characterized in that said means (1 of activation / deactivation are included in said remote control module (MCD), said control means (10) directly controlling said means (I) activation 12. A system according to claim 11, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of remote control modules (MCD1, MCD2, MCD3), each enabling to activate / deactivate at least one separate electrical device (L1, L2). 13. System according to any one of claims 5 to 12, characterized in that the said least one control signal (SC; SC I <B> to SC 11) belongs to the group comprising - the radio control signals - microwave control signals, superimposed on the normal voltage, on the electrical network, according to the technique of the carrier currents 14. System according to any one of claims 7 to 13, characterized in that said signals of tat (SEH 'SEB') belong to the group comprising - the state of radio signals; - Microwave status signals, superimposed on the normal voltage, on the power grid, according to the technique of the carrier currents. 15. System according to any one of claims 7 to 14, characterized in that said state signal transmission means emit at least the following two state signals - a low state signal (SEB '); a high status signal (SEH '). 16. System according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that it further comprises means for assessing the state of at least a part of the system. 17. System according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that it has at least the following two modes of operation - a basic mode, activated by a single support on said switch; at least one advanced mode, each advanced mode being activated by a predetermined multiple support on said switch, corresponding to a number of close supports distinct and greater than one and causing transmission by said transmission means included in said means of transmission; piloting a particular control signal, said transition signal (SC3 SC6, SC9), and own said advanced mode. 18. System according to claim 17, characterized in that the system returns from said at least one advanced mode to said basic mode when a return procedure is performed, said return procedure belonging to the group comprising - automatic return after a predetermined duration in said one of said advanced modes; - Manual return after a particular multiple support, said locking. 19. System according to claim 17 or 18 and any one of claims 8 to 16, characterized in that in each mode of operation, said transmission means included in said control means also emit at least the two signals of control, specific to said operating mode - a connection signal (SC 1, SC4, SC7, SC 10); a disconnection signal (SC2, SCS, SC8, SC 11). A system according to claim 19, characterized in that, in at least one given operating mode, at least a first apparatus electrical is activated after the first transmission of said connection signal and deactivated after the second transmission of said connection signal, and in that in said at least one operating mode, at least a second electrical device is activated after the first transmission of said signal of disconnection and deactivated after the second transmission of said disconnect signal. 21. System according to any one of claims 19 and 20, characterized in that, in at least one operating mode, said connection signal and said disconnection signal are identical, so that at least one electrical device is activated after each transmission of said connection signal and deactivated after each transmission of said disconnection signal. 22. System according to any one of claims 19 to 21, characterized in that said electrical connection element (1) controlled by said switch (I) is disabled during the passage in said at least one advanced mode. 23. System according to any one of claims 19 to 22, characterized in that at least one separate electrical apparatus (L3, L6, L9) is activated after the first transmission of a transition signal and deactivated after the second transmission said transition signal. System according to claim 23, characterized in that all the electrical devices are deactivated simultaneously after the transmission of a particular multiple support signal, said initialization signal. 25. System according to any one of claims 1 to 24, characterized in that the activation / deactivation of an apparatus may also consist of a setting, continuous or not, of at least one operating parameter of said apparatus. 26. Local control module (MCL) of the type included in a remote control system according to any one of claims 4 to 6 and 13 to 25. Remote control module (MCD, MCDI, MCD2, MCD3) of the type included in a remote control system according to any one of claims 7 to Activation / deactivation module (MADI, MAD2) of the type included in a remote control system according to any one of claims 5 to 25. Module de retransmission (MR) of the type included in a remote control system according to any one of claims 7 to 25.