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`Case: IPR2018-01592
`Patent No.: 9,320,122
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`EXHIBIT 1042
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`PRIME WIRE & CABLE, INC.
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` Petitioner,
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`CANTIGNY LIGHTING
`CONTROL, LLC.
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` Patent owner
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`JASCO PRODUCTS, INC.
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` Licensee
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`IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
`BEFORE THE PATENT TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
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`(19) United States
`(12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2018/0084629 A1
`(43) Pub. Date: Mar. 22, 2018
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`King
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`US 20180084629A1
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`(54)
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`TIMER AND A METHOD OF
`IMPLEMENTING A TIMER
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`(71)
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`Applicant: John Joseph King, Wheaten, IL (US)
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`(72)
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`Inventor:
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`John Joseph King, Wheaten, IL (US)
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`(73)
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`Assignee: Cantigny Lighting Control, LLC,
`Wheaten, IL (US)
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`(21)
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`Appl. No.: 15/822,295
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`(22)
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`Filed:
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`Nov. 27, 2017
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`Publication Classification
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`(51)
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`Int. Cl.
`H053 37/02
`H04W4/02
`(52) use.
`CPC ..... H053 37/0281 (2013.01); H053 37/0227
`(2013.01); H04W 4/028 (2013.01); H053
`37/0272 (2013.01)
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`(2006.01)
`(2009.01)
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`(57)
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`ABSTRACT
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`Related US. Application Data
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`(62)
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`Division of application No. 15/131,836, filed on Apr.
`18, 2016, new Pat. No. 9,888,551, Division of appli-
`cation No. 14/944,302, filed on Nov. 18, 2015, new
`Pat. No. 9,320,122, Division of application No.
`14/066,724, filed on Oct. 30, 2013, now Pat. No.
`9,226,373.
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`Atimer adapted to apply power to a deVice is described. The
`timer comprises a first user selectable button of a user
`interface, wherein the first user selectable button establishes
`an on time and an elf time of a first timing pattern; and a
`second user selectable button of the user interface, wherein
`the second user selectable button establishes an on time and
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`an elf time of a second timing pattern that is different than
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`TIMER AND A METHOD OF
`IMPLEMENTING A TIMER
`
`[0001] The present invention relates generally to lighting
`control products, and in particular, to a programmable light
`timer and a method of implementing a programmable light
`timer. Applicant claims priority on co-pending U.S. appli-
`cation Ser. No. 15/131,836, filed on Apr. 18, 2016, which is
`a division of US. application Ser. No. 14/944,302, filed on
`Nov. 18, 2015, which is a division of US. application Ser.
`No. 14/066,724, filed on Oct. 30, 2013.
`
`FIELD OF THE INVENTION
`
`Background of the Invention
`
`[0002] Conventional timers for lights, such as timers for
`indoor lamps or outdoor lights for example, either provide
`little functionality, or are difficult to program. Because of the
`limited size of the conventional timers, the size of the screen
`and the size of the interface for programming the timer are
`both relatively small. This is particularly true of an in-wall
`timer, which must fit in an electrical box, commonly called
`a junction box. Not only does a user of the in-wall timer have
`to read a very small display, but the user has to advance
`through a menu shown on the small display using a very
`limited interface which is provided on the remaining portion
`of the timer. Entering data on such a user interface is
`particularly difficult because the in-wall timer is fixed and
`generally positioned well below eye level.
`[0003]
`Further, conventional timers are often unreliable.
`For example, conventional mechanical timers often mal-
`function over time, leaving the user without the use of the
`timer for some period of time and requiring the user to incur
`the expense of replacing the timer. Moreover, advanced
`digital timers having electronic displays may be difficult to
`operate, providing a barrier to certain groups of people who
`would otherwise use a timer, but don’t want to struggle
`through a complex interface on the small screen of the timer
`to properly set the timer. For example, not only is the display
`very small and difficult to read, but the user interface is
`difficult to navigate on such a small display. These groups of
`users are either left with no timing operation for their lights,
`or timers which do not provide the timing operation that they
`desire. Without an effective timer for a light for example, the
`light may be on significantly longer than necessary, not only
`wasting energy but in many cases increasing pollution as a
`result. As energy consumption world-wide continues to
`increase, it is important to reduce or minimize the consump-
`tion of energy in any way possible. The timer of the present
`invention provides significant benefits in reducing energy
`consumption.
`
`SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
`
`[0004] A timer adapted to apply power to a device is
`described. The timer comprises a first user selectable button
`of a user interface, wherein the first user selectable button
`establishes an on time and an olf time of a first timing
`pattern; and a second user selectable button of the user
`interface, wherein the second user selectable button estab-
`lishes an on time and an olf time of a second timing pattern
`that is different than the first timing pattern.
`[0005] Another timer adapted to apply power to a device
`comprises a first user selectable button of a user interface,
`wherein the first user selectable button enables applying
`
`power for a first period of time; a second user selectable
`button of the user interface, wherein the second user select-
`able button enables applying power for a second period of
`time that is different than the first period of time; wherein
`power is applied daily based upon a selection of either the
`first user selectable button or the second user selectable
`button.
`
`[0006] A method of enabling the application of power to
`a device is also described. The method comprises providing
`a user interface having a plurality of user selectable buttons;
`enabling a selection of a first user selectable button of the
`plurality of user selectable buttons, wherein the first user
`selectable button establishes a first on time and a first off
`
`time of a first timing pattern; and enabling a selection of a
`second user selectable button of the plurality of user select-
`able buttons, wherein the first user selectable button estab-
`lishes a second on time and a second off time of a second
`
`timing pattern that is different than the first timing pattern.
`
`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`
`FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a front panel of an
`[0007]
`light
`timer according to an embodiment of the
`in-wall
`present invention;
`[0008]
`FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front panel of
`the in-wall light timer of FIG. 1 with a cover open according
`to an embodiment of the present invention;
`[0009]
`FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a front panel of an
`in-wall light timer having a display according to another
`embodiment of the present invention;
`[0010]
`FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the front panel of
`the in-wall light timer of FIG. 3 with a cover open according
`to an embodiment of the present invention;
`[0011]
`FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the front panel of the
`in-wall light timer of FIG. 3 with a cover open according to
`another embodiment of the present invention;
`[0012]
`FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the front panel of
`the in-wall
`light
`timer of FIG. 3 having preset buttons
`according to an embodiment of the present invention;
`[0013]
`FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the front panel of
`the in-wall
`light
`timer of FIG. 3 having preset buttons
`according to another embodiment of the present invention;
`[0014]
`FIG. 8 is a side view of the in-wall timer enable a
`connection of the timer to electrical wiring;
`[0015]
`FIG. 9 is a side view of a timer having a front panel
`according to FIGS. 1-7 and adapted to be implemented with
`a wall outlet according to an embodiment of the present
`invention;
`[0016]
`FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a circuit enabling the
`operation of the embodiments of FIGS. 1-9 according to an
`embodiment of the present invention;
`[0017]
`FIG. 11 is a block diagram of the a circuit enabling
`the operation of the embodiments of FIGS. 1-9 having a
`wireless communication circuit according to an embodiment
`of the present invention;
`[0018]
`FIG. 12 is a block diagram of an exemplary wire-
`less communication circuit enabling the operation of the
`circuit of FIG. 11 according to an embodiment of the present
`invention;
`[0019]
`FIG. 13 is a segmented map showing geographic
`regions of operation for a timer according to an embodiment
`of the present invention;
`[0020]
`FIG. 14 is a diagram showing data fields of data
`entered by a user according to an embodiment of the present
`invention;
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`FIG. 15 is a diagram showing data fields of data
`[0021]
`entered by a user according to an alternate embodiment of
`the present invention;
`[0022]
`FIG. 16 is table showing timing pattern codes and
`associated timing characterization data and categories
`according to an embodiment of the present invention;
`[0023]
`FIG. 17 is a table showing the designation of
`regions associated with a number of geographical locations
`according to an embodiment of the present invention;
`[0024]
`FIG. 18 is a table showing average dusk and dawn
`times for various regions and periods according to an
`embodiment of the present invention;
`[0025]
`FIG. 19 is a table showing daylight savings time
`codes and associated daylight savings time characterization
`data according to an embodiment of the present invention;
`[0026]
`FIG. 20 is a flow diagram showing the operation of
`the 5-key user interface of FIGS. 5 and 7 according to an
`embodiment of the present invention;
`[0027]
`FIGS. 21-43 shows a series of stages of program-
`ming a timer using the 5-key user interface of FIGS. 5 and
`7;
`FIG. 44 is a memory showing fields and stored data
`[0028]
`associated with the programmed timer of FIG. 43;
`[0029]
`FIGS. 45-49 show screens of a user interface
`enabling the wireless programming of a timer according to
`an embodiment of the present invention;
`[0030]
`FIG. 50 is a chart showing dusk and dawn times
`over a year;
`[0031]
`FIG. 51 is a chart showing dusk and dawn times
`over a year and which is divided into two periods including
`standard time and daylight savings time;
`[0032]
`FIG. 52 is a chart showing dusk and dawn times
`over a year and which is divided into four periods including
`four seasons;
`[0033]
`FIG. 53 is a flow chart showing a method of
`generating timing characterization data according to an
`embodiment of the present invention;
`[0034]
`FIG. 54 is a flow chart showing a method of
`implementing a timer with a plurality of timing patterns
`according to an embodiment of the present invention;
`[0035]
`FIG. 55 is a flow chart showing a method of
`selecting a stored timing pattern using the keypad of FIGS.
`2 and 4 according to an embodiment of the present inven-
`tion; and
`FIG. 56 is a flow chart showing a method of
`[0036]
`selecting a stored timing pattern using 5 key user interface
`of FIGS. 5 and 7 according to an embodiment of the present
`invention.
`
`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`
`[0037] The various embodiments set forth below over-
`come significant problems with conventional timers of hav-
`ing to use a small display, and navigating a menu on such a
`small display. Some embodiments eliminate the requirement
`of having a display by providing pre-programmed timing
`patterns which can be easily selected by entering a timing
`pattern code associated with a desired timing pattern. Other
`embodiments
`include a display, but benefit
`from an
`improved user interface which enables the easy selection of
`a timing pattern by selecting a desired timing pattern code.
`In addition to selecting the timing pattern code, the user
`interfaces for embodiments with or without a display
`enabling the easy programming of other data which must be
`entered to operate the timer. By storing the timing patterns
`
`which are associated with common or desirable on/olf
`
`patterns which are likely to be used to operate the timer, a
`user does not need to enter on/olf times for a light for various
`times during a day or week, or reprogram the timer in
`response to changes in dusk and dawn times during a
`calendar year.
`[0038] Turning first to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a front
`panel of an in-wall light timer according to an embodiment
`of the present invention is shown. The timer of FIG. 1
`comprises a housing portion 102 having an optional cover
`104 (coupled to the timer by way of a hinge 106) which
`covers a user interface when in the closed position and
`enables programming the timer by way of the user interface
`in the open position. A feedback indicator 108, such as a
`light and more particularly a light emitting diode (LED),
`could be implemented to show the status of the light or other
`appliance attached to the timer, for example. The feedback
`indicator could show green when a light attached to the timer
`is on, and could be or (or show red) when the light is of. An
`optional switch 109 which is movable between an on or off
`position, and a timer position for implementing the timer
`according to a selected timing pattern. While the cover is
`primarily cosmetic and may generally prevent unintentional
`changing of the timer,
`the timer cover is not necessary.
`Alternatively, the cover may be functional, such as func-
`tioning as an on/olf override switch for the light or appliance
`attached to the timer in place of the switch 109. For example,
`the state of the light may be toggled (i.e. changed from a
`current state, such as on, to the other state, such as off) in
`response to pressing the cover which would activate a switch
`to change the state of the light if the switch 110 is not
`included. Flanges 111 and 112, each having a threaded
`portion for receiving a screw to attach the timer to a junction
`box. While the various embodiments are generally described
`in reference to a timer which is “hard wired” in a junction
`and may be used for a porch light for example, it should be
`understood that the user interfaces, circuits and methods set
`forth in more detail below could be implemented in a timer
`which is plugged into an outlet (commonly called an light or
`appliance timer), as will be described in more detail below
`in reference to FIG. 9. Further, while some examples are
`provided in terms of residential-type in-wall timers which
`are installed in a conventional residential junction box, it
`should be understood that the user interfaces, circuits and
`methods could be implemented in commercial timers.
`[0039] Turning now to FIG. 2, a perspective view of the
`front panel of the in-wall light timer of FIG. 1 with a cover
`open according to an embodiment of the present invention is
`shown. As shown in FIG. 2, when the cover 104 is moved
`to an open position, a user interface comprising a keypad
`204 is accessible on an inner surface 202. Also shown on an
`
`inner surface 206 of the cover, instructions can be printed to
`enable the user to easily program the timer. As will be
`described in more detail below, a user can program the timer
`in 5 simple steps (and change a timing pattern using a single
`step). The keypad 204 of FIG. 2 comprises 0-9 keys and star
`(*) and pound (#) keys.
`[0040] According to one embodiment, the timer could be
`programmed using 5 steps for entering data on the keypad as
`shown on the inside of the cover. The keypad is used to enter
`numeric data which is necessary to operate the timer. A key
`pattern sequence is entered to clear the timer if necessary.
`For example, the star key could be pressed 3 times to clear
`the memory. Data necessary to operate the timer according
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`to a user’s desired timing pattern is then entered. In particu-
`lar, a current time is entered followed by the pound key. The
`pound key may be entered to indicate that all of the data for
`a given field. Alternatively, all of the data could be consid-
`ered to be entered after a time-out period. The time is
`preferably entered as military time (e.g. 2:00 PM would be
`entered as 1400) to ensure that the correct AM or PM time
`is stored. Alternatively, a code at the end of the time could
`be entered to indicate AM or PM. A date is then entered,
`followed by the pound key. The date is preferably entered as
`a 6 digit code (e.g. in the DDMMYY format) to ensure that
`the date is properly interpreted. A location code (such as a
`zip code) could then be entered followed by the pound key.
`As will be described in more detail below, the location code
`can be associated with a region which is used to ensure that
`the correct daylight savings times and dawn and dusk times
`(or average values associated with dawn and dusk times) are
`used to operate the timer. The timing pattern is then entered
`followed by the pound key. The timing pattern will be used
`to operate the timer based upon the current time, date and
`location of the timer. Accordingly, after 5 simple steps, the
`timer is programmed to follow a timing pattern that meets
`the user’s needs, and operates as it would if on/of times were
`entered on a user interface in a conventional manner to
`
`implement the timing pattern.
`[0041]
`In addition to providing simple steps to program
`the timer, the user interface of FIG. 2 also enables easy
`reprogramming if desired by the user. Although the selection
`of a desired timing pattern will eliminate the need to
`reprogram the timer (such as at the start of spring or fall
`seasons as is generally required with conventional timers),
`the user interface enables easy reprogramming is a user
`decides that they simply want to change the timing pattern.
`That is, rather than having to clear all of the data and re-enter
`the current time, date and a zip code, a key sequence could
`be entered followed by the pound key to change the timing
`pattern. For example, a user could enter a sequence of three
`# keys followed by the new timing pattern, followed by the
`# key. While the use of pre-stored timing patterns which can
`easily be selected using a timing pattern code, it may be the
`case that the user may realize that they do not like the pattern
`that they selected, and decide that they simply want to
`change the timing pattern that they selected. Alternatively, a
`user may decide that they want to periodically reprogram the
`timer. That is, although the use of pre-stored patterns elimi-
`nates the need for reprogramming, reprogramming the timer
`to implement another pre-stored timer is so easy that it is an
`option for a user of timer implementing the pre-stored
`timing pattern.
`[0042] Turning now to FIG. 3, a perspective view of a
`front panel of an in-wall
`light
`timer having a display
`according to another embodiment of the present invention is
`shown. According to the embodiment of FIG. 3, a display
`302 could be implemented. While a display may not be
`necessary to implement the timer with pre-stored timing
`patterns, the display may be desirable to provide information
`regarding stored data, including a selected timing pattern for
`example. That is, even though a display is not necessary in
`view of the use of pre-stored timing patterns, a user may
`desire a display for aesthetic reasons, because they are
`simply used to having a display, or for what information it
`does provide. As shown in FIG. 3, the display includes a
`time field 304 which displays the current time during normal
`operation, an AM/PM field 306, an on/olf field 308 indicat-
`
`ing the state of a light or appliance which is attached to the
`timer. Finally, an information field 310 includes other infor-
`mation related to the operation of the timer. For example, the
`information field could include the current date and the
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`timing pattern number. The timing field could include other
`information, such as DST code or whether a security code is
`used, as will be described in more detail below. Based upon
`the current time, date and security code information, a user
`could determine whether the timer