Patent ID: 7683777
Filing Date: 2010-03-23
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
1. A method and system for transmitting audio signals from a source to at least one of a powerline powered destination speaker using a previously installed electrical wiring that includes at least one of a conventional power switch or dimmer used to control lighting, comprising; at least one of a light control device that replaces the conventional power switches or dimmers and generates powerline communications control signals, a light control that is added to at least one of a conventional fixture which receives the powerline communications signals and controls at least one of a light in response to the powerline communications signals, a powerline powered destination speaker that is attached to the previously installed electrical wiring between the lighting control device and the light control, wherein utility electrical power on the previously installed electrical wiring remains present at all times and is used to deliver power to the powerline powered destination speakers that also receive the audio signal from the source through the same previously installed electrical wiring, to the light control device that sends control signals to the light control, and to the light control which provides illumination power to the lights.