High efficiency light compatibility device

Abstract

An anti-flicker and anti-glow switchable load apparatus to be installed in the light socket of a commonly powered electronic switching device, such as a motion activated light switch. An energy efficient light bulb or lamp, such as a cathode fluorescent lamp or light emitting diode is then screwed into the apparatus. A first embodiment of the present invention includes a switchable light source, a switchable load, a controller, and a voltage sensor. When the present invention in the first embodiment detects a higher voltage, thus indicating the lamp has been switched from the “off” state to the on state, the switchable load is disconnected, and the current is re-routed to pass through the energy efficient lamp.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application is a Continuation-in-Part (CIP) of patent application having application Ser. No. 15 / 080,558, filed on Mar. 24, 2016, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,706,625, which is a Continuation-in-Part (CIP) of patent application having application Ser. No. 13 / 683,665, filed on Nov. 21, 2012, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,301,368, which claims the benefit of provisional application having application No. 61 / 562,425, which was filed on Nov. 21, 2011. All of the patent applications and issued patents referenced immediately above in this paragraph are hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to lighting circuitry, and more particularly, to lighting circuitry for stabilizing operation of a high efficiency lighting element activated by an automated switching apparatus, such as a light switch motion detector.Description of Related Art[0003]Higher efficie...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]A first embodiment of the present invention includes a switchable light source, a switchable load, a controller, and a voltage sensor. A second embodiment of the present invention includes a switchable load, a controller, a local power supply, and a voltage sensor. Both embodiments of the present invention are designed to provide a minimal load for the minor current to pass through in the “off” state. When the present invention in the first embodiment detects a higher current passing through the minimal load, and therefore a higher voltage, thus indicating the lamp has been switched from the “off” state to the “on” state, the switchable load is disconnecte

Problems solved by technology

Within the next few years incandescent light bulbs are not expected to be available in the marketplace of the United States.

For instance, it has been discovered that fluorescent light bulbs do not function properly when connected to commonly powered electronic switching devices such as motion detectors, electronic timers, and other devices requiring a low current to pass through the lighting element to provide power to the electronic switching device while the lighting element is in the “off” state.

This is typically required due to the wiring limitations of residential homes and other building structures, wherein a sm

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