Patent ID: 11885483
Assignee: LEDVANCE LLC
Field: Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy (Electrical engineering)
Classification: CPC F  H | IPC F  H

Claim 4:
5. An extension module configured for retrofitting an electronic device which comprises a base module configured for providing a basic functionality, the base module comprising a connection device configured for making electrical contact with the base module, wherein the extension module comprises:
a first connection device configured for connecting the extension module to the connection device of the base module, wherein the first connection device comprises:
a first voltage connection configured for transmitting electrical power; and
a first signal connection configured for transmitting control signals for controlling the base module; and

a second connection device configured for making electrical contact with the extension module, wherein the second connection device comprises:
a second voltage connection configured for transmitting electrical power; and
a second signal connection configured for transmitting control signals for controlling the base module;

wherein the first connection device and the second connection device are connected to one another in such a way that, after the extension module has been connected to the base module, the base module is able to be electrically contacted via the second connection device of the extension module receiving at the second voltage connection an electrical cable which is connected to the extension module from a power source external to the electronic device such that the base module is supplied with electrical power from the power source through the extension module; and
wherein the extension module is configured for expanding the functionality of the base module beyond the basic functionality to include at least one of wireless communication interfacing and sensor system interfacing.