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`Case: IPR2018-01592
`Patent No.: 9,320,122
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`EXHIBIT 1050
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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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`(12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2015/0061546 A1
`(12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2015/0061546 A1
`STACK et al.
`(43) Pub. Date:
`Mar. 5, 2015
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` STACK et al. (43) Pub. Date: Mar. 5, 2015
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`US 20150.061546A1
`US 20150061546A1
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`(54) TWO-OUTLET DIGITAL TIMER
`(54) TWO-OUTLET DIGITAL TIMER
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`Publication Classification
`Publication Classification
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`(71) Applicant: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.,
`(71) Applicant: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.,
`Saddle River, NJ (US)
`Saddle River, NJ (US)
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`(72) Inventors: Michael STACK, Wanaque, NJ (US);
`(72)
`Inventors: Michael STACK, Wanaque, N] (US);
`Grady SCHENCK, Walden, NY (US);
`Grady SCHENCK, Walden, NY (US);
`Eric CHEN, Ningbo City (CN)
`Eric CHEN, Ningbo City (CN)
`(21) Appl. No.: 14/472,308
`(21) Appl. No.: 14/472,308
`(22) Filed:
`Aug. 28, 2014
`(22)
`Filed:
`Aug. 28, 2014
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`(51) Int. Cl.
`(51)
`Int. Cl.
`G04G I5/00
`G04G 15/00
`HOIR 13/70
`H01R 13/70
`(52) U.S. Cl.
`(52) US. Cl.
`CPC .............. G04G 15/006 (2013.01); HOIR 13/70
`CPC .............. G04G 15/006 (2013.01); H01R 13/70
`(2013.01)
`(2013.01)
`USPC ........................................... 315/360;307/115
`USPC ........................................... 315/360; 307/115
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`(2006.01)
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`ABSTRACT
`ABSTRACT
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`Related U.S. Application Data
`Related US Application Data
`(60) Provisional application No. 61/884,895, filed on Sep.
`(60) Provisional application No. 61/884,895, filed on Sep.
`30, 2013, provisional application No. 61/872,120,
`30, 2013, provisional application No. 61/872,120,
`filed on Aug. 30, 2013.
`filed on Aug. 30, 2013.
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`A programmable timer for controlling two outlets that may be
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`switched on and off in response to a programmed schedule
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`where said programmable timer comprises an input device, a
`microprocessor, two Switches and two outlets.
`microprocessor, two switches and two outlets.
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`TWO-OUTLET DIGITAL TIMER
`TWO-OUTLET DIGITAL TIMER
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`CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED
`CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED
`APPLICATIONS
`APPLICATIONS
`0001. Not Applicable
`[0001] Not Applicable
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`STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY
`STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY
`SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
`SPONSORED RESEARCH ORDEVELOPMENT
`0002. Not Applicable
`[0002] Not Applicable
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`INCORPORATION-BY—REFERENCE OF
`INCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF
`MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISK
`MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISK
`0003) Not Applicable
`[0003] Not Applicable
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`REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX
`REFERENCE TO AMICROFICHEAPPENDIX
`0004) Not Applicable
`[0004] Not Applicable
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`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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`0005 1) Field of the Invention
`[0005]
`1) Field of the Invention
`0006. This invention relates to a digital timer for control
`[0006] This invention relates to a digital timer for control-
`ling two outlets.
`ling two outlets.
`0007 2) Description of Related Art
`[0007]
`2) Description of RelatedArt
`0008 U.S. Pat. No. 5,160,853 discloses an electronic
`[0008] US. Pat. No. 5,160,853 discloses an electronic
`timer for turning a single light on and off in response to
`timer for turning a single light on and off in response to
`programming information stored in a microprocessor.
`programming information stored in a microprocessor.
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`SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
`SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
`0009. This invention provides a single programmable
`[0009] This invention provides a single programmable
`timer for independently turning two separate outlets on and
`timer for independently turning two separate outlets on and
`off in response to a programmed Schedule. The program
`off in response to a programmed schedule. The program-
`mable timer includes an input device, a microprocessor and
`mable timer includes an input device, a microprocessor and
`two switches.
`two switches.
`0010. The input device provides programming informa
`[0010] The input device provides programming informa-
`tion, consisting of switchingtime and which of the two outlets
`tion, consisting of switching time and which ofthe two outlets
`is to be switched on or off, to the microprocessor which stores
`is to be switched on or off, to the microprocessor which stores
`the programming information. The microprocessor employs
`the programming information. The microprocessor employs
`program logic that compares the programmed Switching
`program logic that compares the programmed switching
`times to the current time and generates control signals to turn
`times to the current time and generates control signals to turn
`one or both outlets on or off as directed by the stored program.
`one or both outlets on or off as directed by the stored program.
`The two timing control signals in turn cause the two Switches
`The two timing control signals in turn cause the two switches
`to turn their indicator lights on or off.
`to turn their indicator lights on or off.
`0011. In one embodiment, the micro-processor and the
`[0011]
`In one embodiment, the micro-processor and the
`Switches are included within a housing which can be plugged
`switches are included within a housing which can be plugged
`into a grounded 120 volt wall outlet by way of a three pinplug
`into a grounded 120 volt wall outlet by way ofa three pin plug
`that is disposed in one face of the housing. Power is received
`that is disposed in one face of the housing. Power is received
`from the switches through two separate grounded 120 volt
`from the switches through two separate grounded 120 volt
`receptacles being disposed in opposite sides of the timer
`receptacles being disposed in opposite sides of the timer
`housing. A liquid crystal display is disposed in the housing
`housing. A liquid crystal display is disposed in the housing
`face opposite the plug to provide a read out of the program
`face opposite the plug to provide a read out of the program-
`ming information, time of day, and on/off status of the two
`ming information, time of day, and on/off status of the two
`switches. Two LEDs are disposed on the same face to provide
`switches. Two LEDs are disposed on the same face to provide
`an illuminated indication of switch status that can be viewed
`an illuminated indication of switch status that can be viewed
`in darkness. The input device is disposed on the same face of
`in darkness. The input device is disposed on the same face of
`the housing and includes a key matrix having a plurality of
`the housing and includes a key matrix having a plurality of
`finger settable key type programming Switches. Information
`finger settable key type programming switches. Information
`is programmed by pressing each key while the programming
`is programmed by pressing each key while the programming
`logic is in a particular programming mode. The input device,
`logic is in a particular programming mode. The input device,
`the status LEDS, and the liquid crystal display may be
`the status LEDS, and the liquid crystal display may be
`recessed into the face of the housing.
`recessed into the face of the housing.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL
`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL
`VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
`VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
`0012 FIG. 1 is a front view of a programmable timer
`[0012]
`FIG. 1 is a front view of a programmable timer
`according to the invention.
`according to the invention.
`0013 FIG. 2 is a side view of a programmable timer
`[0013]
`FIG. 2 is a side view of a programmable timer
`according to the invention.
`according to the invention.
`0014 FIG. 3 is an embodiment of a timer control circuit
`[0014]
`FIG. 3 is an embodiment of a timer control circuit
`according to the invention.
`according to the invention.
`0015 FIG. 4 is a programmable timer screen according to
`[0015]
`FIG. 4 is a programmable timer screen according to
`the invention which shows a default setting.
`the invention which shows a default setting.
`0016 FIG. 5 is a programmable timer screen according to
`[0016]
`FIG. 5 is a programmable timer screen according to
`the invention which shows a recently set time.
`the invention which shows a recently set time.
`0017 FIG. 6 is a programmable timer screen according to
`[0017]
`FIG. 6 is a programmable timer screen according to
`the invention which shows the display that is the default
`the invention which shows the display that is the default
`setting for outlets A and B.
`setting for outlets A and B.
`0018 FIG. 7 is a programmable timer screen according to
`[0018]
`FIG. 7 is a programmable timer screen according to
`the invention where only outlet A is being programmed.
`the invention where only outlet A is being programmed.
`0019 FIG. 8 is a programmable timer screen according to
`[0019]
`FIG. 8 is a programmable timer screen according to
`the invention where only outlet B is being programmed.
`the invention where only outlet B is being programmed.
`0020 FIG. 9 is a programmable timer screen according to
`[0020]
`FIG. 9 is a programmable timer screen according to
`the invention showing the default setting when both outlet A
`the invention showing the default setting when both outlet A
`and B are on.
`and B are on.
`0021
`FIG. 10 is a programmable timer screen according
`[0021]
`FIG. 10 is a programmable timer screen according
`to the invention where the countdown for an outlet A is being
`to the invention where the countdown for an outlet A is being
`set.
`Set.
`0022 FIG. 11 is a programmable timer screen according
`[0022]
`FIG. 11 is a programmable timer screen according
`to the invention where the countdown for outlet B is being set.
`to the invention where the countdown for outlet B is being set.
`0023 FIG. 12 is a programmable timer screen according
`[0023]
`FIG. 12 is a programmable timer screen according
`to the invention where random Switching is being pro
`to the invention where random switching is being pro-
`grammed.
`grammed.
`0024 FIG. 13 is a programmable timer screen according
`[0024]
`FIG. 13 is a programmable timer screen according
`to the invention where outlets A and B are in the auto off
`to the invention where outlets A and B are in the auto off
`position.
`position.
`0025 FIG. 14 is a programmable timer screen according
`[0025]
`FIG. 14 is a programmable timer screen according
`to the invention where only outlet A is in the auto on position.
`to the invention where only outletA is in the auto on position.
`0026 FIG. 15 is a programmable timer screen according
`[0026]
`FIG. 15 is a programmable timer screen according
`to the invention where outlet A is in the manual on position
`to the invention where outlet A is in the manual on position
`and outlet B is in an auto offposition and B are in the auto off
`and outlet B is in an auto offposition and B are in the auto off
`position.
`position.
`0027 FIG. 16 is a programmable timer screen according
`[0027]
`FIG. 16 is a programmable timer screen according
`to the invention where outlet A is in the manual off position
`to the invention where outlet A is in the manual off position
`and outlet B is in the auto off position.
`and outlet B is in the auto off position.
`0028 FIG. 17 is a programmable timer screen according
`[0028]
`FIG. 17 is a programmable timer screen according
`to the invention where a daylight savings time adjustment is
`to the invention where a daylight savings time adjustment is
`displayed.
`displayed.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
`0029. The invention provides a single programmable elec
`[0029] The invention provides a single programmable elec-
`tronic timer which may be used to provide two timing signals
`tronic timer which may be used to provide two timing signals
`for a variety of applications such as controlling power to two
`for a variety of applications such as controlling power to two
`lights or other electrical loads. The timer may be set to inde
`lights or other electrical loads. The timer may be set to inde-
`pendently turn each timing signal on or off as often as desired
`pendently turn each timing signal on or off as often as desired
`over the course the day. In the preferred embodiment the timer
`over the course the day. In the preferred embodiment the timer
`is included in a Switching device for independently turning
`is included in a switching device for independently turning
`two separate outlets on and off accurately and precisely in a
`two separate outlets on and off accurately and precisely in a
`programmable sequence over time. There are also two keys
`programmable sequence over time. There are also two keys
`that provide an override to the timer operation and allow
`that provide an override to the timer operation and allow
`independent manual control of the timing signals.
`independent manual control of the timing signals.
`0030 The electronic timer of the invention may be
`[0030] The electronic timer of the invention may be
`plugged into any grounded 120 Volt receptacle. When two
`plugged into any grounded 120 volt receptacle. When two
`lamps are plugged into the two receptacles in the timer both
`lamps are plugged into the two receptacles in the timer both
`lamps can be independently controlled by the timer. The timer
`lamps can be independently controlled by the timer. The timer
`will turn each of the lights on or off automatically a number of
`will turn each ofthe lights on or off automatically a number of
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`times during the day depending on Stored programming infor
`times during the day depending on stored programming infor-
`mation. The programmable timer also includes 2 keys that
`mation. The programmable timer also includes 2 keys that
`provide manual control of the lamps and a liquid crystal
`provide manual control of the lamps and a liquid crystal
`display which functions as a program read out, as a clock, and
`display which functions as a program read out, as a clock, and
`as an output Switch indicator.
`as an output switch indicator.
`0031. The invention is programmed by depressing button
`[0031] The invention is programmed by depressing button-
`like programming keys which set mode, program, hour,
`like programming keys which set mode, program, hour,
`minute, day, on time, off time, lamp to be controlled and reset
`minute, day, on time, offtime, lamp to be controlled and reset
`conditions. The programmable Switch also comes with a
`conditions. The programmable switch also comes with a
`rechargeable battery which permits programming before
`rechargeable battery which permits programming before
`plugging in. The rechargeable battery also powers the pro
`plugging in. The rechargeable battery also powers the pro-
`grammable timer during power outages. The programmable
`grammable timer during power outages. The programmable
`timer may be plugged into the wall using the grounded plug
`timer may be plugged into the wall using the grounded plug
`disposed in on Surface of the invention that is opposite to the
`disposed in on surface of the invention that is opposite to the
`Surface containing the display, illuminated LEDs and pro
`surface containing the display, illuminated LEDs and pro-
`gramming keys.
`gramming keys.
`0032 FIG. 1 is a front view of a programmable electronic
`[0032]
`FIG. 1 is a front view of a programmable electronic
`timer according to the one embodiment of the invention. As
`timer according to the one embodiment of the invention. As
`shown in FIG. 1, the timer 1 includes a front housing 2. The
`shown in FIG. 1, the timer 1 includes a front housing 2. The
`front housing 2 has a face 3 on which is mounted several other
`front housing 2 has a face 3 on which is mounted several other
`components of the timer including a programming input
`components of the timer including a programming input
`device 4, a display 5, an indicator for switch. A function 6, and
`device 4, a display 5, an indicator for switchA function 6, and
`an indicator for switch B function 7. In the preferred embodi
`an indicator for switch B function 7. In the preferred embodi-
`ment the programming input device 4 consists of a plurality of
`ment the programming input device 4 consists ofa plurality of
`depressible key type switches, referred to hereafter as the key
`depres sible key type switches, referred to hereafter as the key
`matrix.
`matrix.
`0033. The display 5 is a liquid crystal display in the pre
`[0033] The display 5 is a liquid crystal display in the pre-
`ferred embodiment. The A switch indicator 6 and a B switch
`ferred embodiment. The A switch indicator 6 and a B switch
`indicator 7 turn on to provide visual indication that the cor
`indicator 7 turn on to provide visual indication that the cor-
`responding output is on.
`responding output is on.
`0034 FIG. 2 is a side view of the electronic timer accord
`[0034]
`FIG. 2 is a side view of the electronic timer accord-
`ing to the invention. The programmable timer 1 includes a
`ing to the invention. The programmable timer 1 includes a
`front housing 2 and a rear housing 8. The rear housing has
`front housing 2 and a rear housing 8. The rear housing has
`disposed thereina three pin plug 9 for insertion into a standard
`disposed therein a three pin plug 9 for insertion into a standard
`120 volt receptacle. FIG. 1 shows the controlled output recep
`120 volt receptacle. FIG. 1 shows the controlled output recep-
`tacle B10 which is disposed between the front housing 2 and
`tacle B10 which is disposed between the front housing 2 and
`the rear housing 8. FIG. 1 shows the controlled output recep
`the rear housing 8. FIG. 1 shows the controlled output recep-
`tacle A11 which is disposed on the opposite side from con
`tacle All which is disposed on the opposite side from con-
`trolled output receptacle B10. The receptacle for switch A11
`trolled output receptacle B10. The receptacle for switch A11
`is also disposed between the front housing 2 and the rear
`is also disposed between the front housing 2 and the rear
`housing 8.
`housing 8.
`0035. The display 5 is recessed into the front housing 2 and
`[0035] The display 5 is recessed into the front housing 2 and
`the key matrix (enclosed within the broken lines) is disposed
`the key matrix (enclosed within the broken lines) is disposed
`so that the keys protrude through the front housing 2. An A
`so that the keys protrude through the front housing 2. An A
`switch indicator 6 is located in close proximity to the location
`switch indicator 6 is located in close proximity to the location
`of the A switch manual selection key 12 and a B switch
`of the A switch manual selection key 12 and a B switch
`indicator 7 is disposed near the location of the B switch
`indicator 7 is disposed near the location of the B switch
`manual selection key 13. Both indicator 6 and indicator 7 are
`manual selection key 13. Both indicator 6 and indicator 7 are
`disposed so they protrude through the front housing 2.
`disposed so they protrude through the front housing 2.
`0036. Front housing 2 and rear housing 8 contain control
`[0036]
`Front housing 2 and rear housing 8 contain control
`and switching circuits referred to hereinafter collectively as a
`and switching circuits referred to hereinafter collectively as a
`timer control circuit 14. One embodiment of a timer control
`timer control circuit 14. One embodiment of a timer control
`circuit according to the invention is shown in FIG. 3. The
`circuit according to the invention is shown in FIG. 3. The
`timer control circuit 14 in FIG.3 receives 120 V AC power
`timer control circuit 14 in FIG. 3 receives 120 V AC power
`and independently provides 120VAC power to two separate
`and independently provides 120V AC power to two separate
`outputs on a controlled basis.
`outputs on a controlled basis.
`0037. The structure and operation of circuit 14 includes
`[0037] The structure and operation of circuit 14 includes
`Voltage control circuitry, a microprocessor, a programmable
`voltage control circuitry, a microprocessor, a programmable
`input device and related circuitry, and two Switching circuits.
`input device and related circuitry, and two switching circuits.
`0038. The microprocessor and programming circuits are
`[0038] The microprocessor and programming circuits are
`used to selectively control the 2 Switching circuits, the pro
`used to selectively control the 2 switching circuits, the pro-
`gramming input device provides time, daylight savings time,
`gramming input device provides time, daylight savings time,
`mode, Switching device, Manual override and other program
`mode, switching device, Manual override and other program-
`ming control information to the microprocessor.
`ming control information to the microprocessor.
`
`0039. The microprocessor provides 2 independent timer
`[0039] The microprocessor provides 2 independent timer
`control output signals to the Switch control circuits to turn two
`control output signals to the switch control circuits to turn two
`Switches and their indicator lights on and off depending on the
`switches and their indicator lights on and offdepending on the
`programming information stored in the microprocessor or
`programming information stored in the microprocessor or
`manual override interrupts. Thus the circuit 14 can turn two
`manual override interrupts. Thus the circuit 14 can turn two
`independent lights on and off according to desired lighting
`independent lights on and off according to desired lighting
`objectives.
`objectives.
`0040 Discussing FIG.3 in more detail, it can be seen that
`[0040] Discussing FIG. 3 in more detail, it can be seen that
`a 120V 60 Hz input enters the timer through AC input plug 9
`a 120V 60 Hz input enters the timer through AC input plug 9
`to lines 15 and 16. Line 15 is coupled to the input of a voltage
`to lines 15 and 16. Line 15 is coupled to the input of a voltage
`drop circuit 21. Line 15 is tapped and coupled directly by line
`drop circuit 21. Line 15 is tapped and coupled directly by line
`17 to an input side of control switch A 19. An output side of
`17 to an input side of control switchA 19. An output side of
`control switch A 19 is connected by line 23 to the switched
`control switch A 19 is connected by line 23 to the switched
`side of controlled receptacle A11. A line 25 is tapped and
`side of controlled receptacle All. A line 25 is tapped and
`coupled directly from line 16 to the non switched side of
`coupled directly from line 16 to the non switched side of
`output receptacle A11 and to the non switched side of output
`output receptacle A 11 and to the non switched side of output
`receptacle B 10. Line 15 is also tapped and coupled directly
`receptacle B 10. Line 15 is also tapped and coupled directly
`by line 22 to an input side of control switch B20. An output
`by line 22 to an input side of control switch B 20. An output
`side of control switch B 20 is connected by line 24 to the
`side of control switch B 20 is connected by line 24 to the
`switched side of controlled receptacle B 10. Line 26 directly
`switched side of controlled receptacle B 10. Line 26 directly
`connects the ground pins of plug 9 and controlled outlet A11
`connects the ground pins of plug 9 and controlled outlet A 11
`and controlled outlet B 10.
`and controlled outlet B 10.
`0041 Switch A19 is controlled by switch. A control circuit
`[0041]
`SwitchA 19 is controlled by switchA control circuit
`A27 which also controls indicator A6 turning the indicator on
`A27 which also controls indicatorA6 turning the indicator on
`when the switch is closed. Switch control circuit A27 is in
`when the switch is closed. Switch control circuit A27 is in
`turn controlled by Timer A Control Signal from the micro
`turn controlled by Timer A Control Signal from the micro-
`processor 29. In the same manner, switch B20 is controlled by
`processor 29. In the same manner, switch B20 is controlled by
`switch B control circuit B28 which also controls indicator B
`switch B control circuit B28 which also controls indicator B
`7 turning the indicator on when the switch is closed. Switch
`7 turning the indicator on when the switch is closed. Switch
`control circuit B28 is, in turn, controlled by Timer B Control
`control circuit B 28 is, in turn, controlled by Timer B Control
`Signal from the microprocessor 29.
`Signal from the microprocessor 29.
`0042 Switch A control circuit A27 and switch B control
`[0042]
`Switch A control circuit A27 and switch B control
`circuit B28 can thus be independently controlled by timer
`circuit B28 can thus be independently controlled by timer
`control output A and timer control output B from micropro
`control output A and timer control output B from micropro-
`cessor 29. Microprocessor 29 is controlled by programming
`cessor 29. Microprocessor 29 is controlled by programming
`inputs from key matrix 38 which corresponds to Key matrix 4
`inputs from key matrix 38 which corresponds to Key matrix 4
`in FIG. 1 and by its programming logic.
`in FIG. 1 and by its programming logic.
`0043. The switch A control circuit A27, switch control
`[0043] The switch A control circuit A27, switch control
`circuit B28 and the microprocessor 29 will require regulated
`circuit B28 and the microprocessor 29 will require regulated
`Voltage inputs. Therefore Voltage control circuits are included
`voltage inputs. Therefore voltage control circuits are included
`between the 120VAC input and inputs to switch A control
`between the 120 VAC input and inputs to switch A control
`circuit A27, switch B control circuit B28 and microprocessor
`circuit A27, switch B control circuit B28 and microprocessor
`29. Consequently line 15 from AC input plug 9 is connected
`29. Consequently line 15 from AC input plug 9 is connected
`through voltage drop circuit 21 to one input of rectifier 30.
`through voltage drop circuit 21 to one input of rectifier 30.
`Line 16 directly connects the AC input to the other input to
`Line 16 directly connects the AC input to the other input to
`rectifier 30. Rectifier circuit 30 converts the AC input to DC.
`rectifier 30. Rectifier circuit 30 converts the AC input to DC.
`The output of rectifier 30 is coupled to a low voltage regulator
`The output ofrectifier 30 is coupled to a low voltage regulator
`31.
`31.
`0044 Low voltage regulator 31 maintains the DC voltage
`[0044] Low voltage regulator 31 maintains the DC voltage
`at a constant Voltage. One power output of the low Voltage
`at a constant voltage. One power output of the low voltage
`regulator 31 is coupled to inputs to switch A control circuit
`regulator 31 is coupled to inputs to switch A control circuit
`A27 and to switch B control circuit B28 to provide power for
`A27 and to switch B control circuit B28 to provide power for
`operating switch A control circuit A27 and switch B control
`operating switch A control circuit A27 and switch B control
`circuit B28.
`circuit B28.
`0045 Another output of low voltage regulator 31 is
`[0045] Another output of low voltage regulator 31 is
`coupled to additional circuitry which provides more regula
`coupled to additional circuitry which provides more regula-
`tion to the Voltage before it is Supplied to the microprocessor
`tion to the voltage before it is supplied to the microprocessor
`29.
`29.
`0046. A second power output from low voltage regulator
`[0046] A second power output from low voltage regulator
`31 is provided to microcontroller supply voltage regulator 32.
`31 is provided to microcontroller supply voltage regulator 32.
`Microcontroller Supply Voltage regulator 32 maintains the
`Microcontroller supply voltage regulator 32 maintains the
`input voltage to microprocessor 29 within a very narrow
`input voltage to microprocessor 29 within a very narrow
`range. An output of microcontroller Supply Voltage regulator
`range. An output of microcontroller supply voltage regulator
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`US 2015/0061546 A1
`US 2015/0061546 A1
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`Mar. 5, 2015
`Mar. 5, 2015
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