Patent ID: 7336037
Filing Date: 2008-02-26
Classification: H05B,Y02B

Abstract:
1. An electronic module adapted for use with a product, said product comprising a connection to a mains power source, and an energy consuming load, said module comprising, a microchip, and a single touch sensor switch, said switch being an activation/deactivation user interface and connected to an input of the microchip, said switch and input not forming a serial link in the circuit that transfers power from the power source to the load, wherein said microchip controls a power switch to conduct power from the power source to the load and the control is such that at least a power level other than full power or zero power to the load can also be activated when selected based on user input through the switch, wherein a function selected through a switch activation signal is automatically switched off a predetermined period of time after a switch operation, and wherein a visible location indication function is activated to give an indication of switch activation.