WO2009027962A2 - Système de rattrapage pour interrupteur électrique télécommandé - Google Patents

Système de rattrapage pour interrupteur électrique télécommandé Download PDF

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WO2009027962A2
WO2009027962A2 PCT/IL2007/001078 IL2007001078W WO2009027962A2 WO 2009027962 A2 WO2009027962 A2 WO 2009027962A2 IL 2007001078 W IL2007001078 W IL 2007001078W WO 2009027962 A2 WO2009027962 A2 WO 2009027962A2
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    • 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
    • H05B39/00—Circuit arrangements or apparatus for operating incandescent light sources
    • H05B39/04—Controlling
    • H05B39/08—Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices
    • H05B39/083—Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices by the variation-rate of light intensity
    • H05B39/085—Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices by the variation-rate of light intensity by touch control
    • H05B39/086—Controlling by shifting phase of trigger voltage applied to gas-filled controlling tubes also in controlled semiconductor devices by the variation-rate of light intensity by touch control with possibility of remote control
    • 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

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  • the present invention relates generally to retrofitting wall mounted electrical switches with switches that require electrical current to function and more specifically to a retrofit that does not require additional wiring.
  • An aspect of an embodiment of the invention relates to a retrofit for a wall mounted electric switch that requires electrical power to function and controls the status of a load.
  • the retrofit is connected to the existing two wires of the existing switch, instead of or in addition to the existing switch and it controls the status of the load without significantly affecting the load regardless of the state of the load (e.g. on or off).
  • the retrofit is controlled through the use of a wireless remote control.
  • the retrofit is pre-programmed to perform functions automatically, for example turning lights on and off at selected times.
  • the retrofit performs other functions that require power, for example turning on and off the load responsive to the lighting in the room or responsive to identifying the fingerprint of a specific person.
  • the power for the functionality of the retrofit is provided by drawing power from the main power source that powers the load.
  • the retrofit draws power from the main power source differently when the switch is turned off than when the switch is turned on.
  • the retrofit includes a rechargeable battery that is charged from the main power source to provide power for controlling the retrofit when the retrofit cannot draw power from the main power source.
  • the battery is charged only when the switch is turned off and the load is not powered. Alternatively, the battery is charged only when the switch is turned on or in all states.
  • a single retrofit functions with all types of loads.
  • different retrofits are used for different types of loads, for example a retrofit with one type of battery charging circuit for high impedance loads and a second type of battery charging circuit for low impedance loads.
  • a single retrofit can be programmed to function with different types of loads.
  • the retrofit can automatically detect the type of load connected and function accordingly.
  • the retrofit allows certain actions only with specific types of loads, for example to dim the light only for pure impedance loads.
  • the wireless remote control uses RF signals or infrared signals to communicate with the retrofit.
  • the wireless remote uses audio signals or other types of wireless signals, for example visible light waves (e.g. a LED pointer).
  • a wall mounted power switch retrofit including: a switch that connects to the existing two wires of the retrofitted wall mounted power switch and allows power to be provided to a load when turned on and prevents power from being provided to the load when turned off; a control unit that controls the status of the switch; a circuit that draws power from the existing wires and provides it to the control unit; and wherein the control unit receives electrical power regardless of the status of the switch.
  • the retrofit further comprises a rechargeable battery to provide power for the functionality of the control unit; and a battery charger to charge the battery.
  • the battery is charged when the switch is turned off; and the battery provides power for the functionality of the control unit when the switch is turned on.
  • the control turns off the switch periodically to allow the battery to recharge.
  • the control turns off the switch at specific times to allow the battery to recharge.
  • the retrofit draws a current of less than 2mA from the power lines to recharge the battery.
  • the retrofit draws a low current electrical signal from the power lines and provides the battery charger with a high current electrical signal with a lower potential.
  • the battery is charged regardless of the state of the switch.
  • the retrofit includes a remote control to wirelessly transfer commands to the control of the retrofit.
  • the retrofit includes a motion sensor to transfer commands to the control of said retrofit.
  • the retrofit includes a light sensor to transfer commands to the control of the retrofit.
  • the control unit is programmable.
  • the control unit comprises selector switches to select options.
  • the switch is turned off and turned on mechanically.
  • the switch is turned off and turned on electronically.
  • properties of the load are identified by said retrofit from the electrical signal on the power line.
  • the control manipulates the electrical signal on the power line by changing the status of the switch at a high rate.
  • the circuit stores power for powering the control.
  • the retrofit includes a capacitor to store power for powering the control.
  • the control if the power stored in said circuit goes below a threshold value, the control turns on the power to the load for a short period of time and shares the power with the circuit to replenish the powered stored in the circuit.
  • the short period of time is negligible so that it is not noticeable that the load received power.
  • a method of providing electrical power to a wall mounted power switch retrofit including: connecting a switch between the existing wires of the wall mounted switch being retrofitted; connecting a bypass circuit in parallel to the switch; drawing electrical power from the existing wires to the bypass circuit when the switch is turned off; storing power in the bypass circuit for use when the switch is turned on; replenishing the stored power in the bypass circuit when it goes below a threshold value by sharing power with the load.
  • the bypass circuit stores power in a rechargeable battery.
  • the bypass circuit stores power in a capacitor.
  • the replenishing is performed by turning off the switch for a pre-selected amount of time to replenish the power in the bypass circuit.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a perspective view of a room with a retrofitted wall mounted switch, according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a circuit for implementing a retrofit switch, according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 3 is a state diagram illustrating various states of functionality of a retrofit, according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a schematic illustration of a detailed circuit for implementing a retrofit switch, according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a schematic illustration of an alternative detailed circuit for implementing a retrofit switch, according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic illustration of a perspective view of a room 100 with a retrofitted wall mounted switch 110, according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
  • retrofit 110 is designed to replace a standard wall mounted switch that controls a load or to be attached to the wall and connected in parallel or in series to the standard wall mounted switch so that it can control the load in addition to the existing switch.
  • Retrofit 110 is installed using the existing infrastructure of the previous switch, but it enhances the old switch by supporting functions, which require electrical power for the function to be provided, for example a wall mounted switch retrofit that senses motion and turns on the light for a specific time.
  • the retrofit is connected by one wire 140 coming from a main power source 130 and a second wire 150 going to a load 120 (e.g. a incandescent light bulb).
  • a load 120 e.g. a incandescent light bulb
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a circuit 200 for implementing retrofit switch 110, according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
  • circuit 200 of retrofit 110 includes two connection points (203, 204) to connect to wire 140 and wire 150.
  • circuit 200 includes a switch 210 that controls the power circuit, and turns on or turns off load 120.
  • circuit 200 additionally includes a battery charger 230 and a rechargeable battery 240.
  • battery charger 230 is implemented by a step down switched regulator with a high efficiency (e.g.
  • battery charger 230 draws a small amount of current from the main power line (e.g. less than ImA) so that load 120 does not show any signs that current is being drawn from lines 140 and 150.
  • battery charger 230 exploits the fact that it is provided with a high voltage (e.g. approximately HOV or 220V) and a low current (e.g. 2mA) to generate a high current and low voltage (e.g. 5 V, 4OmA) for quickly charging battery 240.
  • battery 240 is fully charged within an hour or less so that the load can be used most of the time.
  • circuit 200 includes a control 250 that receives instruction from a remote control 260 or from other devices, for example a light sensor, a motion detector, a fingerprint sensor or a touch screen.
  • control 250 controls switch 210 responsive to the instructions provided to perform various actions such as to turn off switch 210, to turn on switch 210 or alternately turn on and off switch 210 so that load 120 (e.g. a light) will flash or be dimmed to various degrees.
  • load 120 e.g. a light
  • remote control 260 uses RF communications, Infra-Red communications, visible light, audio signals or other methods.
  • switch 210 when switch 210 is in the on state; load 120 receives power from main power source 130 and is turned on.
  • bypass line 220 ceases to receive current since it is parallel to a short and the battery ceases to be charged.
  • control 250 also stops receiving power from main power source 130 and instead is provided power from battery 240, so that it can receive signals directing it to turn on or turn off switch 210 or take other actions.
  • Fig. 3 is a state diagram 300 illustrating the various states of functionality of retrofit 1 10, according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
  • circuit 200 determines (310) the status of switch 210. If switch 210 is turned on then battery charger 230 is off (320). Optionally, battery 240 provides (330) the power for control 250, so that it can receive automated instructions or wireless communications to turn on or turn off switch 210. If the power in battery 240 gets low (340), for example below a threshold value, for example an amount of power that is sufficient for less than 10 minutes. Then control 250 turns off (350) switch 210, causing load 120 to be turned off and battery charger 230 goes on (360).
  • switch 240 can provide power for control 250 for at least two days or even a week , so that under normal use load 120 won't be turned off when needed by the user, for example a user may use remote control 260 to control a light while in bed and turn it off when going to sleep.
  • control 250 includes a programmable microprocessor to allow implementation of complex rules.
  • control 250 may be set to turn off switch 210 after a specific amount of time or at a specific hour to charge battery 240, for example control 250 may turn on load 120 (e.g. a light or fan) between specific hours and turn off load 120 at other hours according to the requirements of the user, and to charge battery 240.
  • load 120 e.g. a light or fan
  • control 250 is programmed using remote control 260.
  • circuit 200 may have selection switches 270 or a display 280 (e.g. LEDs or an LCD display) to select options for control 250 and provide indication to the user.
  • display 280 may give indication regarding the charge level in the battery or the time at which load 120 will be activated or deactivated.
  • switch 210 is a mechanical relay.
  • switch 210 is an electronic switch, for example a Triac, a FET, an IGBT or other type of electrical switch that can be turned on and off electronically.
  • control 250 can turn off and turn on switch 210 at a high rate (e.g. 50Hz, or 60Hz) to block parts of the sine wave of the electric current to produce a dimming effect, for example by transferring only part of the sine wave (blocking a percentage of the signal).
  • a high rate e.g. 50Hz, or 60Hz
  • control 250 when load 120 is activated, control 250 identifies if the load is a simple ohm impedance load or a reactive load (e.g. by detecting COS PHI). Optionally, control 250 prevents actions, which are not appropriate for the type of load, for example performing dimming on a florescent light.
  • Fig. 4 is a schematic illustration of a detailed circuit 400 for implementing a retrofit switch 110, according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
  • circuit 400 is connected in serial to load 120 and main power source 130 at connection points 203, 204.
  • circuit 400 includes 4 main segments, namely: 410, 420, 430 and 440.
  • segment 410 serves as a voltage source for segment 420.
  • Segment 410 has a high voltage (e.g. 110V, 220V) on its inputs and it consumes a low current
  • segment 410 (e.g. 0.1mA or less) from the positive cycle of main power source 130.
  • the output from segment 410 is provided to segment 420 that serves as a step down controlled power supply.
  • Segment 420 has a high voltage (e.g. 110V, 220V) on its inputs that was regulated by segment
  • Segment 420 extracts a low current (e.g. 0.1mA or less) from main power source 130 via segment 410, and converts it to a low voltage (e.g. about 5V) and high current source (e.g. 4OmA) over its output.
  • segment 420 includes a FET switch that is held in saturated mode as long as the current is below 50mA.
  • the FET When the current reaches 5OmA the FET is placed in cut off mode for about 10 microseconds to regulate the current that is passed on from segment 420.
  • the regulated current is passed onto segment 430, and is provided to charger 230 to charge battery 240.
  • segment 420 when segment 420 is in saturation mode the current from segment 420 charges inductor Ll .
  • Inductor Ll charges capacitor C3, which provides voltage to charge battery 240.
  • in cutoff mode inductor Ll continues to provide current so that charger 230 will function continuously.
  • segment 4 serves to control switch 210 and detect load 120.
  • segment 4 includes control 250 to control switch 210.
  • control 250 includes a microprocessor, a communication interface (e.g. an RF receiver) and algorithmic software to determine the actions to be taken in dealing with switch 210, for example if to turn on or turn off switch 210.
  • switch 210 is implemented by a Triac or Relay so that it can be turned on or turned off rapidly responsive to a signal from control 250.
  • control 250 may turn on and turn off switch 210 rapidly (e.g. 50-120 times a second), to block parts of the power signal and form a dimming effect.
  • segment 4 implements a zero cross detector for the sine wave of the electrical power.
  • switch 210 when switch 210 is turned off segment 4 samples the voltage over the Triac. The measured voltage allows segment 4 to determine the phase difference (COS PHI) between the voltage and the current when the triac is turned off (switch 210 is turned off).
  • the phase difference gives indication if load 120 is a simple ohm impedance load (e.g. a light bulb) or is a reactive device (e.g. with capacitors and/or inductors).
  • control 250 can take actions that match the type of load 120.
  • retrofit 110 draws power from main power source 130 also when switch 210 is turned on and load 120 is functional.
  • circuit 200 is connected in parallel to switch 210 as described above and additionally in series with load 120 to draw a small current from main power source 130 (e.g. ImA) that does not significantly affect the load.
  • circuit 200 may be implemented with or without a battery. In some embodiments of the invention circuit 200 does not require a battery since it draws power from main power source 130, when switch 210 is turned off and when it is turned on. Alternatively, circuit 200 is implemented with a battery to make it more robust and not influenced by the characteristics of load 120.
  • the characteristics of load 120 are detected automatically by circuit 200 so that circuit 200 can adjust itself accordingly, for example to adjust the resistance of the part of circuit 200 that is connected in series with load 120.
  • the characteristics of load 120 are preprogrammed to retrofit 200 or selected by inputs of circuit 200, for example selector switches 270.
  • Fig. 5 is a schematic illustration of an alternative detailed circuit 500 for implementing a retrofit switch, according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
  • Circuit 500 is designed to power control 250 regardless of the status of switch 210 without the use of a battery.
  • circuit 500 maintains a capacitor (Cl) in a constantly loaded state to provide electrical current to power retrofit 110.
  • circuit 500 is designed to extract a small amount of current from each cycle or from a specific number of cycles of the electrical power sine wave, when needed to keep capacitor Cl loaded.
  • circuit 500 when the positive part of the electrical current sine wave starts and/or ends, if the charge on capacitor Cl is below a desired value, circuit 500 enables capacitor Cl to draw a negligible amount of power from the main power source in series to load 120.
  • charging capacitor Cl is performed while the voltage on diode Dl is positive (or negative) and below a specific voltage (e.g. 5 V, 10V), which occurs for less than a tenth of the positive part of each cycle.
  • the positive part of the cycle takes about 10ms, so that charging capacitor Cl is performed during less than lms, for example 0.01 ms.
  • load 120 when load 120 is on the power used to charge capacitor Cl is negligible so it is unnoticeable, when load 120 is off the circuit 500 closes a circuit with it for a negligible amount of time, so that it is not noticeable either.
  • circuit 500 comprises two main segments (510, 520). Segment 510 serves as a power supply for control 250. Segment 510 is connected to main power source 130 and keeps capacitor Cl charged at all times.
  • the power drawn from main power supply 130 is low (e.g. below 30OmW), so that the power consumption of retrofit 110 is negligible relative to the consumption of load 120, which may typically be between 25 W to 1200W.
  • capacitor Cl provides power to segment 520, which is similar to segment 440 from Fig. 4.
  • Segment 520 includes control 250 that controls switch 210.
  • segment 510 includes a switch regulator controller 530 and a FET 540 to regulate the charge on capacitor Cl in series to load 120 whether the load is in the on state or off state.
  • a Triac serves as switch 210.
  • the Triac is automatically turned off and needs to be retriggered if it should be on to allow current to power load 120.
  • control 250 when switch 210 is set to be off, control 250 notifies switch regulator controller 530 on a trigger request line (line 5 of switch regulator controller 530) that switch 210 is off and switch regulator controller 530 should not retrigger the Triac. If switch 210 is set on, control 250 notifies switch regulator controller 530 that it may retrigger the Triac.
  • switch regulator controller 530 when switch 210 is on, at the beginning of every negative cycle of the electrical current sine wave, switch regulator controller 530 sends a signal on a trigger out line (line 4 of switch regulator controller 530) to retrigger the Triac. At the beginning and during the positive cycle of the electrical current sine wave the conditions described below will determine the status of the Triac.
  • the voltage over the switch terminals (connection points 203, 204) is less than 5V.
  • the voltage over capacitor Cl is less than 3 V.
  • the current through the current sense ports (lines 1, 7 of switch regulator controller 530) is less than a predetermined value, to prevent circuit 500 from being burnt out.
  • switch regulator controller 530 will instruct FET 540 to block the charging process, to prevent the supply of excessive charge to segment 520.
  • switch regulator controller 530 retriggers the Triac as soon as FET 540 is turned off.
  • switch 210 is set to be on circuit 500 may share a small amount of power with load 120 (when FET 540 is on), from the beginning of the positive part of the sine wave until the voltage exceeds 5 V (from the 110 or 220 provided), or until Cl is fully charged.
  • a dimming affect is achieved by having control 250 delay the retriggering of the Triac or by actually turning off the Triac for a specific percentage of each cycle or a specific percentage of cycles per second.
  • a similar method is used to keep a battery charged instead of a capacitor whether switch 210 is turned on or turned off.

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L'invention concerne un système de rattrapage pour interrupteur mural, lequel système comprend un interrupteur se connectant aux fils existants de l'interrupteur mural faisant l'objet d'un rattrapage, lequel interrupteur permet l'alimentation en courant d'une charge lorsqu'il est enclenché et empêche l'alimentation en courant de cette charge lorsqu'il est coupé, une unité de commande qui commande l'état de l'interrupteur, un circuit qui tire l'énergie des fils existants et fournit cette énergie à l'unité de commande, ladite unité de commande recevant l'énergie électrique quel que soit l'état de l'interrupteur.
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