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State retention load control system

A load control system may include control devices for controlling power provided to an electrical load. The control devices may include an input device and a load control device. The load control system may include a hub device. The hub device may include a communication circuit and a control circuit. The communication circuit may be configured to receive a digital message from the control device. The control circuit may be configured to determine, based on content of the digital message, whether the control device has experienced a power removal event. The hub device may send, via the communication circuit, a power removal event indication to the control device of whether the control device has experienced the power removal event.

ADJUSTABLE ROLLER SHADES
20230066498 · 2023-03-02 ·

Present disclosure relates to an adjustable roller shade. Adjustable roller shade includes: roller shade fabric winding shaft, weight, movable pulley, loop traction rope, a first and a second winders, and a first and a second tensioning wheels. Roller shade fabric is wound on roller shade fabric winding shaft forming upper edge of adjustable roller shade. Weight is attached to bottom of roller shade fabric forming lower edge of adjustable roller shade. Movable pulley is fixedly attached to one end of the roller shade fabric winding shaft. Loop traction rope is wound around the movable pulley, the first and second winders, and the first and second tensioning wheels. A driving motor drives first winder to rotate in different combination of directions to raise or lower upper edge and lower edge of adjustable roller shade, resulting adjustable roller shade to be opened or closed freely from both upper and lower edges.

ADJUSTABLE ROLLER SHADES
20230066498 · 2023-03-02 ·

Present disclosure relates to an adjustable roller shade. Adjustable roller shade includes: roller shade fabric winding shaft, weight, movable pulley, loop traction rope, a first and a second winders, and a first and a second tensioning wheels. Roller shade fabric is wound on roller shade fabric winding shaft forming upper edge of adjustable roller shade. Weight is attached to bottom of roller shade fabric forming lower edge of adjustable roller shade. Movable pulley is fixedly attached to one end of the roller shade fabric winding shaft. Loop traction rope is wound around the movable pulley, the first and second winders, and the first and second tensioning wheels. A driving motor drives first winder to rotate in different combination of directions to raise or lower upper edge and lower edge of adjustable roller shade, resulting adjustable roller shade to be opened or closed freely from both upper and lower edges.

Method of controlling a motorized window treatment

A method comprises measuring a light intensity at a window; determining if the light intensity exceeds a cloudy-day threshold; operating in a sunlight penetration limiting mode to control the motorized window treatment to control the sunlight penetration distance in the space; enabling the sunlight penetration limiting mode if the light intensity is greater than the cloudy-day threshold; and disabling the sunlight penetration limiting mode if the total lighting intensity is less than the cloudy-day threshold. The cloudy-day threshold is maintained at a constant threshold if a calculated solar elevation angle is greater than a predetermined solar elevation angle, and the cloudy-day threshold varies with time if the calculated solar elevation angle is less than the predetermined solar elevation angle. The cloudy-day threshold is a function of the calculated solar elevation angle if the calculated solar elevation angle is less than the predetermined solar elevation angle.

Method of controlling a motorized window treatment

A method comprises measuring a light intensity at a window; determining if the light intensity exceeds a cloudy-day threshold; operating in a sunlight penetration limiting mode to control the motorized window treatment to control the sunlight penetration distance in the space; enabling the sunlight penetration limiting mode if the light intensity is greater than the cloudy-day threshold; and disabling the sunlight penetration limiting mode if the total lighting intensity is less than the cloudy-day threshold. The cloudy-day threshold is maintained at a constant threshold if a calculated solar elevation angle is greater than a predetermined solar elevation angle, and the cloudy-day threshold varies with time if the calculated solar elevation angle is less than the predetermined solar elevation angle. The cloudy-day threshold is a function of the calculated solar elevation angle if the calculated solar elevation angle is less than the predetermined solar elevation angle.

Lifting push-pull positioning curtain

The object of the present invention is to provide a lifting type push-pull positioning curtain which can realize the self-locked positioning of the curtain body without the exposed drawstring and can adjust the unfolding length of the curtain body infinitely. A lifting type push-pull positioning curtain, comprises a curtain body, a mounting box and a push-pull positioning device. The push-pull positioning device comprises an active reel, a transmission wheel set and a slave reel. The transmission wheel set comprises a driving wheel and a driven wheel, the driven wheel receive a scroll spring therein, the head end of the scroll spring is connected to the driving wheel; the active reel and the slave reel are wound with a thread rope therein respectively, and one end of the thread rope is fixed to the reel and the other end thereof is fixed to the bottom of the curtain.

Lifting push-pull positioning curtain

The object of the present invention is to provide a lifting type push-pull positioning curtain which can realize the self-locked positioning of the curtain body without the exposed drawstring and can adjust the unfolding length of the curtain body infinitely. A lifting type push-pull positioning curtain, comprises a curtain body, a mounting box and a push-pull positioning device. The push-pull positioning device comprises an active reel, a transmission wheel set and a slave reel. The transmission wheel set comprises a driving wheel and a driven wheel, the driven wheel receive a scroll spring therein, the head end of the scroll spring is connected to the driving wheel; the active reel and the slave reel are wound with a thread rope therein respectively, and one end of the thread rope is fixed to the reel and the other end thereof is fixed to the bottom of the curtain.

PILLOW SPEAKER RELAY CIRCUIT, PILLOW SPEAKER, AND METHOD FOR SAME
20220338326 · 2022-10-20 ·

The present disclosure provides a method for determining a presence of a relay in a pillow speaker, including sampling a voltage of a relay drive line to detect a first feedback state; providing a control signal to activate the relay drive line; sampling a voltage of the relay drive line during activation to detect a second feedback state; and comparing the first feedback state and the second feedback state to detect a presence of a relay. In another aspect, a pillow speaker relay circuit includes a relay drive line with a relay terminal configured to connect to a relay such that current flows through the relay when the relay drive line is activated; a control circuit operable to activate the relay drive line, and a feedback detection circuit configured to detect a voltage of the relay drive line; and a controller to perform any of the disclosed methods.

FENESTRATION ASSEMBLY AND BUILDING SERVICE CONTROL WITH THE SAME

A fenestration system includes one or more of a light modulation controller or ventilation modulation controller. The light modulation controller is in communication with at least one light modulation element of a fenestration assembly having a frame and a panel. The light modulation controller includes a light prescription module configured to provide a specified light prescription for the building interior. A lighting difference module is configured to determine a prescription difference between the specified light prescription and ambient light. A dynamic light module of the light modulation controller operates the at least one light modulation element according to the prescription difference. The ventilation modulation controller is in communication with at least one operator configured to open and close the panel. A ventilation prescription module provides a specified ventilation prescription for the building interior, and a dynamic ventilation module implements panel closing and opening according to the specified ventilation prescription.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ISOLATING OPEN AREAS AND ENCLOSED SPACES AGAINST TRIGGERING EVENTS, ACTIVE SHOOTERS, GUNSHOTS, EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER ACTIVE THREATS
20230152062 · 2023-05-18 ·

Systems and methods are provided for facilitating automated and manual segregation of internal areas within structures in response to active shooter warnings, or other triggering events. Embodiments may provide automated systems and methods, to facilitate simplified and automated (1) deployment of mechanized safety and/or security (bulletproof) curtains, including certain safety curtains comprising, or otherwise formed of, replaceable bulletproof and/or other penetration-resistant materials, and/or (2) actuation of mechanized safety and/or security (bulletproof) doors, to effectively segregate open areas and hallways in buildings. Exemplary embodiments may: (a) limit lines of sight of a perpetrator; (b) interdict bullet flight paths; (c) restrict or eliminate a perpetrator's freedom movement; (d) confine areas of detected explosive ordnance detonations or dispersal of contaminants; (e) provide a means of trapping/isolating a perpetrator; and/or (f) provide local safe havens in active shooter, gunfire, explosive detonation, contaminant dispersal, and like threat scenarios/situations.