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`Case: IPR2018-01592
`Patent No.: 9,320,122
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`EXHIBIT 1006
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`PRIME WIRE & CABLE, INC.
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` Petitioner,
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`v.
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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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`Case: 1:16-cv-05794 Document #: 1-2 Filed: 06/02/16 Page 1 of 31 PagelD #:50
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`Exhibit B
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`

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`Case: 1:16-cv-05794 Document#: iiinl
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`a2) United States Patent
`(10) Patent No.:
`US 9,226,373 B2
`King
`(45) Date of Patent:
`Dec. 29, 2015
`
`(54) PROGRAMMABLELIGHT TIMER AND A
`METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING A
`PROGRAMMABLELIGHT TIMER
`
`(71)
`
`Applicant: John Joseph King, Wheaton, IL (US)
`
`(72)
`
`Inventor:
`
`John Joseph King, Wheaton, IL (US)
`
`(*)
`
`Notice:
`
`Subject to any disclaimer, the term ofthis
`patent is extended or adjusted under 35
`U.S.C. 154(b) by 0 days.
`
`(21)
`
`Appl. No.: 14/066,724
`
`(22)
`
`Filed:
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`Oct. 30, 2013
`
`(65)
`
`(51)
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`(52)
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`(58)
`
`(56)
`
`Prior Publication Data
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`US 2015/0115801 Al
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`Apr. 30, 2015
`
`Int. Cl.
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`HOSB 37/02
`US. Cl.
`
`(2006.01)
`
`CPC vieececeseeeetereeeeeeeees HO5B 37/0281 (2013.01)
`Field of Classification Search
`CPC ....... HO5B 37/02; HO5B 37/0281; HO1H 9/18
`USPC cocccccccccccccccsecesseeeseeeseceseeeseeeesee 315/129, 292
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`Primary Examiner — Don Le
`
`(57)
`
`ABSTRACT
`
`A programmable light timer for implementing a timing pat-
`tern is described. The programmable light timer comprises a
`memory storing a plurality of timing patterns, each timing
`pattern being associated with a unique timing pattern code
`and having one or more on/offsettings for a time period; and
`auserinterface enabling the selection of a timing pattern code
`associated with a timing pattern of the plurality of timing
`patterns.
`
`20 Claims, 18 Drawing Sheets
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`1032
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`1008
`1007
`Input Voltage
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`14
`0
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`WSmoYe
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`10% a
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`Transformer
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`102
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`1006
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`
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`GND
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`302
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`October1, 2013
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`Timing Pattern:13
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`INSTRUCTIONS
`1: 2k + TO CLEAR
`2: ENTER TIME #
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`_+.206
`104
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`}—~
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`4: ENTER ZIPCODE #
`5: ENTER PATTERN #
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`FIG. 1
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`FIG. 2
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`—_214
`110
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`110
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`°
`302 102
`102 304
`302
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`304
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`Timing Pattern:13
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` 3: ENTER DATE #
` INSTRUCTIONS
`Timing Pattem:13
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`1:
`%& %* + TO CLEAR
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`2: ENTER TIME #
`3: ENTER DATE #
`4: ENTER ZIPCODE #
`5: ENTER PATTERN #
`(6: ### NEW
`PATTERN #
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`TIMER
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`109
`112
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`FIG. 4
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`FIG.
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`606 606
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`INSTRUCTIONS
`1: * kk TO CLEAR
`2: ENTER TIME #
`3: ENTER DATE #
`4: ENTER ZIPCODE #
`5: ENTER PATTERN #
`6: ###t NEW
`PATTERN #
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`FIG. 8
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`FIG. 9
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`FIG. 10
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`Input Voltage
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`104
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`Transceiver
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`Transformer Energy
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`FIG. 13
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`2nd Sun in MAR
` Last Sun in OCT
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`DSTPeriod DST Period|DST Fall Back|DST Spring Forward DST Code
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`Start Date
`End Date
`Time Change
`Time Change
`First Sun in MAR
`2nd Sun in MAR
`First Sun in MAR
`2nd Sun in MAR
`First Sun in MAR
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`Last Sun in OCT
`First Sun in NO
`First Sun in Nov
`Last Sun in OCT
`Last Sun in OCT
`First Sun in NO
`First Sun in Nov
`Last Sun in OCT
`Last Sun in OCT
`First Sun in NO
`First Sun in Nov
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`2nd Sun in MAR
`First Sun in MAR
`2nd Sun in MAR
`First Sun in MAR
`2nd Sun in MAR
`First Sun in MAR
`2nd Sun in MAR
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`Last Sun in OCT
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`First Sun in MAR
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`Last Sun in OCT
`First Sun in NO
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`2nd Sun in MAR
`First Sun in MAR
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`First Sun in Nov
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`FIG. 19
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`FixedTimeYear-round
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`Standard/DST
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`On Time
`4:00 PM
`4:00 PM
`4:00 PM
`4:00 PM
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`5:00 PM
`5:00 PM
`5:00 PM
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`Off Time
`1:00 AM
`5:00 AM
`6:00 AM
`7:00 AM
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`1:00 AM
`5:00 AM
`5:00 AM
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`5:00 PM/1:00 AM
`5:00 PM/5:00 AM
`5:00 PM/6:00 AM
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`8:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`8:00 PM/5:00 AM
`8:00 PM/6:00 AM
`8:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`9:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`6:00 PM
`7:00 AM
`Standard Time (Long Daylight Hrs)-On/Off| DST (Short Daylight Hours)-On/Off
`4:00 PM/1:00 AM
`7:00 PM/1:00 AM.
`4:00 PM/5:00 AM
`7:00 PM/5:00 AM
`4:00 PM/6:00 AM
`7:00 PM/6:00 AM
`4:00 PM/7:00 AM
`7:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`Astronomic Dawn/-1.0 hrs Astronomic Dawn/-2.0 hrs
`Astronomic
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`4Seasons
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`4:00 PM/1:00 AM
`4:00 PM/5:00 AM
`4:00 PM/6:00 AM
`4:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`7:00 PM/1:00 AM
`7:00 PM/5:00 AM
`7:00 PM/6:00 AM
`7:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`5:00 PM/1:00 AM
`5:00 PM/5:00 AM
`5:00 PM/6:00 AM
`5:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`7:00 PM/5:00 AM
`7:00 PM/6:00 AM
`7:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`8:00 PM/5:00 AM
`8:00 PM/6:00 AM
`8:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`6:00 PM/5:00 AM
`6:00 PM/6:00 AM
`6:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`8:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`9:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`6:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`4:00 PM/5:00 AM
`4:00 PM/6:00 AM
`4:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`5:00 PM/5:00 AM
`5:00 PM/6:00 AM
`5:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`6:00 PM/7:00 AM
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`On Time/Offset
`Astronomic Dusk/+ lhr
`Astronomic Dusk/none
`Astronomic Dusk/+0.5 hrs
`Astronomic Dusk/+1.5 hrs
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`4:00 PM/None
`4:00 PM/None
`4:00 PM/None
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`4:00 PM/None
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`Off Time/Offset
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`Astronomic Dawn/-1 hr
`Astronomic Dawn/None
`5:00 AM/N/A
`6:00 AM/N/A
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`Astronomic Dawn/None
`Astronomic Dawn/-0.5 hrs
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`FIG. 16
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`Average Dawn Time
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`Standard Time
`Daylight Savings Time
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`Summer
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`Winter
`January
`February
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`January 2, 2013
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`Winter
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`January 2, 2013
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`SECURITY CODE
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`A ESTABLISH A PLURALITY OF TIMING
`PATTERNS
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`A CLEAR THE TIMING PATTERNIF
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`PROGRAMMABLE LIGHT TIMER AND A
`METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING A
`PROGRAMMABLELIGHT TIMER
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`FIELD OF THE INVENTION
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`The present invention relates generally to lighting control
`products, andin particular, to a programmablelighttimer and
`a method of implementing a programmablelight timer.
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`BACKGROUNDOF THE INVENTION
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`Conventional timers for lights, such as timers for indoor
`lamps or outdoor lights for example, either provide little
`functionality, or are difficult to program. Becauseofthe lim-
`ited size of the conventionaltimers, the size of the screen and
`the size of the interface for programmingthe timer are both
`relatively small. This is particularly true of an in-wall timer,
`which mustfit in an electrical box, commonly called a junc-
`tion box. Not only does a user ofthe in-wall timer have to read
`a very small display, but the user has to advance through a
`menu shownon the small display using a very limited inter-
`face whichis provided on the remaining portion ofthe timer.
`Entering data on such a userinterfaceis particularly difficult
`because the in-wall timer is fixed and generally positioned
`well below eyelevel.
`timers are often unreliable. For
`Further, conventional
`example, conventional mechanical timers often malfunction
`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 ofthe timerto 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 fortheir lights, or timers
`which do not provide the timing operation that they desire.
`Without an effective timer for a light for example, the light
`maybe on significantly longer than necessary, not only wast-
`ing energy but in manycasesincreasing pollutionas a result.
`Asenergy consumption world-wide continuesto increase,it
`is important to reduce or minimize the consumption ofenergy
`in any way possible. The timer of the present invention pro-
`vides significant benefits in reducing energy consumption.
`
`SUMMARYOF THE INVENTION
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`A programmable light timer for implementing a timing
`pattern is described. The programmable light timer comprises
`a memory storing a plurality of timing patterns, each timing
`pattern being associated with a unique timing pattern code
`and having one or more on/offsettings for a time period; and
`auserinterface enabling the selection ofa timing pattern code
`associated with a timing pattern of the plurality of timing
`patterns.
`Another programmable light timer for implementing a tim-
`ing pattern comprises a memory storing a plurality of timing
`patterns, each timing pattern being associated with a unique
`timing pattern code and having one or more on/offsettings for
`atimeperiod; anda numeric keypad enabling the entry ofdata
`and the selection of a timing pattern code associated with a
`timing pattern of the plurality of timing patterns.
`A methodof implementing a timing pattern in a program-
`mable light timer is also disclosed. The method comprises
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`2
`storing a plurality oftiming patterns in a memory, each timing
`pattern being associated with a unique timing pattern code
`and having one or more on/offsettings for a time period; and
`enabling the selection of a timing pattern code associated
`with a timing pattern of the plurality of timing patterns.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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`FIG.1 is a perspective view of a front panel of an in-wall
`light timer according to an embodimentof the present inven-
`tion;
`FIG.2 is a perspective view of the front panel ofthe in-wall
`light timer of FIG. 1 with a cover open according to an
`embodimentof the present invention;
`FIG.3 is a perspective view of a front panel of an in-wall
`light timer having a display according to another embodiment
`ofthe present invention;
`FIG.4 is a perspective view of the front panel ofthe in-wall
`light timer of FIG. 3 with a cover open according to an
`embodimentof the present invention;
`FIG.5 is a perspective view ofthe frontpanel ofthe in-wall
`light timer of FIG. 3 with a cover open according to another
`embodimentof the present invention;
`FIG.6 is a perspective view of the front panel ofthe in-wall
`light timer of FIG. 3 having preset buttons according to an
`embodimentof the present invention;
`FIG.7 is a perspective view ofthe front panel ofthe in-wall
`light timer of FIG. 3 having preset buttons according to
`another embodimentof the present invention;
`FIG. 8 is a side view of the in-wall timer enable a connec-
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`tion of the timerto electrical wiring;
`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 embodimentofthe present inven-
`tion;
`FIG. 10 is a block diagram ofa circuit enabling the opera-
`tion of the embodiments of FIGS. 1-9 according to an
`embodimentof the present invention;
`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;
`FIG. 12 is a block diagram of an exemplary wireless com-
`munication circuit enabling the operation of the circuit of
`FIG. 11 according to an embodimentofthe present invention;
`FIG. 13 is asegmented map showing geographic regions of
`operation for a timer according to an embodiment of the
`present invention;
`FIG. 14 is a diagram showingdata fields of data entered by
`a user according to an embodimentof the present invention;
`FIG. 15 is a diagram showingdata fields of data entered by
`a user according to an alternate embodimentof the present
`invention;
`FIG.16 is table showing timing pattern codes and associ-
`ated timing characterization data and categories according to
`an embodimentofthe present invention;
`FIG.17is a table showingthe designation of regions asso-
`ciated with a numberof geographical locations according to
`an embodimentofthe present invention;
`FIG. 18 is a table showing average dusk and dawntimesfor
`various regions and periods according to an embodiment of
`the present invention;
`FIG. 19 is a table showing daylight savings time codes and
`associated daylight
`savings
`time characterization data
`according to an embodimentofthe present invention;
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`FIG. 20 is a flow diagram showing the operation of the
`5-key user interface of FIGS. 5 and 7 according to an embodi-
`mentof the present invention;
`FIGS. 21-43 showsa series of stages of programming a
`timer using the 5-key user interface of FIGS. 5 and 7;
`FIG. 44 is a memory showingfields and stored data asso-
`ciated with the programmed timerof FIG. 43;
`FIGS. 45-49 showscreensofa user interface enabling the
`wireless programmingofa timer according to an embodiment
`of the present invention;
`FIG. 50 is a chart showing dusk and dawntimesovera year;
`FIG. 51 is a chart showing dusk and dawntimesover a year
`and whichis divided into two periods including standard time
`and daylight savings time;
`FIG. 52 is a chart showing dusk and dawntimesover a year
`and whichis divided into four periods including four seasons;
`FIG. 53 is a flow chart showing a method of generating
`timing characterization data according to an embodiment of
`the present invention;
`FIG. 54 is a flow chart showing a method of implementing
`a timer with a plurality of timing patterns according to an
`embodimentofthe present invention;
`FIG. 55 is a flow chart showing a method ofselecting a
`stored timing pattern using the keypad of FIGS. 2 and 4
`according to an embodimentof the present invention; and
`FIG. 56 is a flow chart showing a methodofselecting a
`stored timing pattern using 5 key user interface ofFIGS. 5 and
`7 according to an embodimentofthe present invention.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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`4
`cover is not necessary. Alternatively, the cover may be func-
`tional, such as functioning as an on/offoverride switch for the
`light or appliance attachedto the timerin 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 otherstate,
`such as off) in response to pressing the cover which would
`activate a switch to changethe 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 timerto 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
`methodsset 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 moredetail
`below in reference to FIG. 9. Further, while some examples
`are providedin termsofresidential-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.
`Turning now to FIG.2, a perspective view ofthe front panel
`of the in-wall light timer of FIG. 1 with a cover open accord-
`ing to an embodimentof 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 acces-
`sible on an inner surface 202. Also shown on an inner surface
`206 ofthe 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 changea timing pattern using a single step). The keypad
`204 of FIG. 2 comprises 0-9 keys andstar (*) and pound (#)
`The various embodiments set forth below overcome sig-
`keys.
`nificant problems with conventional timers of having to use a
`According to one embodiment, the timer could be pro-
`small display, and navigating a menu on such a small display.
`grammedusing 5 steps for entering data on the keypad as
`Some embodiments eliminate the requirement of having a
`shownontheinside of the cover. The keypad is used to enter
`display by providing pre-programmedtiming patterns which
`numeric data which is necessary to operate the timer. A key
`can be easily selected by entering a timing pattern code asso-
`ciated with a desired timing pattern. Other embodiments
`pattern sequenceis enteredto clear the timer if necessary. For
`
`includeadisplay, but benefit from an improveduserinterface example, the star key could be pressed 3 times to clear the
`40
`whichenablestheeasy selection of a timingpattern byselect-
`memory. Data necessary to operate the timer according to a
`ing a desired timing pattern code. In addition to selecting the
`user’s desired timing pattern is then entered. In particular, a
`timing pattern code, the user interfaces for embodiments with
`current time is entered followed by the pound key. The pound
`or without a display enabling the easy programming ofother
`key may be entered to indicate thatall of the data for a given
`data which must be entered to operate the timer. By storing
`field. Alternatively, all of the data could be considered to be
`the timing patterns which are associated with common or
`entered after a time-out period. The timeis preferably entered
`desirable on/offpatterns whicharelikely to be used to operate
`as military time (e.g. 2:00 PM would be entered as 1400) to
`the timer, a user does not need to enter on/offtimesfor a light
`ensure that the correct AM or PM timeisstored. Alternatively,
`a codeat the end of the time could be entered to indicate AM
`for various times during a day or week, or reprogram the timer
`in response to changes in dusk and dawn times during a
`or PM.A date is then entered, followed by the pound key. The
`calendar year.
`date is preferably entered as a 6 digit code(e.g. in the DDM-
`Turningfirst to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a front panel
`MYY format) to ensurethatthe date is properly interpreted. A
`of an in-wall light timer according to an embodimentof the
`location code (such as a zip code) could then be entered
`present invention is shown. The timer of FIG. 1 comprises a
`followed by the pound key. As will be described in moredetail
`housing portion 102 having an optional cover 104 (coupled to
`below, the location code can be associated with a region
`the timer by way ofa hinge 106) which coversa user interface
`whichis used to ensure that the correct daylight savings times
`when in the closed position and enables programming the
`and dawn and dusk times(or average