Patent ID: 6762570
Filing Date: 2004-07-13
Classification: H02J,H05B,Y02B,Y04S

Abstract:
An apparatus for minimizing standby power in a digital addressable lighting interface (DALI), said apparatus comprising:a power controller adapted for connection to a power source and an electrical device; a processor coupled to said power controller, wherein said processor controls the operation of said power controller, whereby when said power controller is on said processor receives power therefrom; a standby power pickup adapted for connection to the power source and connected to said processor, whereby said standby power pickup supplies power to said processor when said power controller is off; and a digital addressable lighting interface (DALI) bus interface adapted for connection to a DALI bus, said DALI bus interface is connected to said processor, wherein said processor is in a standby mode when said power controller is off and there is no signaling activity on the DALI bus, and said processor is in an active mode when said power controller is on or DALI information is detected on the DALI bus.