CONTROL DEVICE FOR USE WITH A THREE-WAY LAMP SOCKET

摘要

A control device may be configured to be installed in a three-way screw-in socket that includes multi-position switches. The control device may be configured to control one or more lighting loads in response to the respective positions of the multi-position switches of the three-way screw-in socket. The lighting loads may include a lighting load that is integral with the control device, a lighting load that is installed in a threaded receptacle of the control device, and/or one or more lighting loads controlled by respective devices that are associated with the control device. The control device may include a wireless communication circuit that is configured to transmit messages in response to operation of the multi-position switches into respective positions. The control device may be configured to control the lighting loads in response to messages received at the wireless communication circuit.

主权项

1. A control device comprising:
a threaded base that is configured to be installed in a three-way screw-in socket, the base including first, second, and third electrical connection portions that electrically connect the control device, via the three-way screw-in socket, to an alternating current (AC) power source, wherein the first and second electrical connection portions are configured to receive a line voltage from the AC power source, and the third electrical connection portion is configured to couple to a neutral side of the AC power source; and a control circuit that is in electrical communication with the first and second electrical connection portions, the control circuit configured to:
detect a presence of the AC line voltage at one or both of the first and second electrical connection portions; andin response to detecting the presence, generate status information that is based on the presence.