Patent ID: 9750115
Date: 2017-08-29
CPC Classifications: H02G,H05B

Claim:
1. An interface module for replacing a light switch assembly in an electrical switch box, the electrical switch box including an input wire coupled to a power source, an output wire coupled to a first lighting device, and at least one threaded bore, the interface module comprising: a housing positionable within the electrical switch box; a first terminal mounted on the housing and configured to connect to the input wire; a second terminal mounted on the housing and configured to connect to the output wire; a first switch component positioned within the housing, the first switch component being coupled to the housing between the first terminal and the second terminal and configured to activate and deactivate the first lighting device when the second terminal is connected to the output wire; a control configured to operate the first switch component; a user interface configured to receive operating power from the power source through the first terminal when the first terminal is connected to the input wire; and a wireless transmitter coupled to the user interface and configured to transmit signals indicative of inputs received through the user interface, the wireless transmitter being configured to receive operating power from the power source when the first terminal is connected to the input wire.