Abstract: A control module adapted to be attached to a power adapter is described. The control module may comprise a front housing; a rear housing coupled to the front housing; a latch element moveably coupled to at least one of the front housing and the rear housing, wherein the latching element is adapted to rotate with respect to the front housing and the rear housing; and contact elements extending from the rear housing.

Abstract: A control module adapted to be attached to a power adapter is described.

Abstract: An error detection module adapted to be attached to an in-wall power adapter is described. The error detection module may comprise a switch element configured to route a line voltage to a load; a control circuit coupled to the switch element, wherein the control circuit is adapted to control the switch element; and a user interface adapted to provide a test result associated with a detected error; wherein the control circuit controls the switch element to detect a type of wiring error.

Abstract: A control module adapted to be attached to a power adapter is described. The control module comprises a plurality of contact elements including a first contact element adapted to receive a line voltage and a second contact element adapted to receive a reference voltage; a first actuator extending from a housing of the control module and adapted to engage with a connector of a power adapter; a second actuator extending from the housing of the control module and adapted to engage with a tamper resistance element of a power adapter; a control circuit adapted to generate a signal; and a third contact element coupled to the control circuit; wherein the control circuit generates to the signal adapted to be routed to the power adapter by way of the third contact element to detect a change in a state of a switch of a power adapter.

Abstract: A control attachment configured to provide power to a load is described. The control attachment comprises a first plurality of contact elements; a plurality of openings on a first surface and having a second plurality of contact elements configured to receive a power signal and a neutral signal, wherein the plurality of openings are adapted to receive prongs of a plug; and a transformer coupled to receive the power signal and generate a low voltage signal; wherein the second plurality of contact elements is coupled to the first plurality of contact elements.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter adapted to receive a voltage is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element adapted to receive a line voltage signal, a second contact element adapted to receive a neutral voltage, a third contact element adapted to receive a ground voltage, and a fourth contact element adapted to receive a communication signal; a recess adapted to receive a control module; a switch having a first terminal coupled to receive the line voltage; and a second plurality of contact elements associated with the recess and comprising a fifth contact element adapted to receive the communication signal.

Abstract: A control module adapted to be implemented in a modular power adapter is described. The control module may comprise a plurality of contact elements adapted to be coupled to contact elements of a modular power adapter, wherein the plurality of contact elements comprises a first contact element adapted to be coupled to receive power; a control circuit adapted to control an application of power to a load coupled to a modular power adapter; and a user interface coupled to the control circuit; wherein the user interface comprises a first button adapted to control an on state of the power applied to a load and a second button enabling a selection of a countdown time associated with a countdown function of the control module.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter adapted to receive a voltage is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element adapted to receive a line voltage and a second contact element adapted to be coupled to a load; a recess adapted to receive a control module; a second plurality of contact elements associated with the recess and comprising a third contact element coupled to the first contact element and a fourth contact element coupled to the second contact element; a switch coupled to receive the line voltage at a first terminal by way of the first contact element; and a connector coupled between a second terminal of the switch and the second contact element; wherein the connector is in a closed position when no control module is in the recess.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter configured to apply power to a load is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements adapted to receive power and apply to power to the load; a recess adapted to receive a control module; a second plurality of contact elements positioned within the recess and adapted to be coupled to corresponding contact elements of a control module; and an input portion adapted to receive an input from a user; wherein the in-wall power adapter is adapted to control an application of the power to the load in response to a control signal.

Abstract: A plurality of power adapters configured to apply power to loads is described. The plurality of power adapters may comprise a first power adapter configured to apply power to a first load, the first power adapter having a first recess for receiving a first module that is removably attached to the first recess; a second power adapter configured to apply power to a second load, the second power adapter having a second recess for receiving a second module that is removably attached to the second recess; and a control device adapted to identify the first power adapter and the second power adapter; wherein the control device is adapted to map the first power adapter and the second power adapter based upon locations of the first power adapter and the second power adapter.

Abstract: A control attachment configured to provide power to a load is described. The control attachment may comprise a first plurality of contact elements configured to be coupled to a power adapter; a plurality of openings on a first surface and having a second plurality of contact elements configured to receive a power signal and a neutral signal, wherein the plurality of openings are adapted to receive prongs of a plug; a ground contact element adapted to be coupled to a ground contact element of the power adapter; and a transformer coupled to receive the power signal and generate a low voltage signal; wherein the second plurality of contact elements is coupled to the first plurality of contact elements.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter adapted to receive a control attachment is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements adapted to receive wires of a junction box, the first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element adapted to receive a power signal, a second contact element adapted to receive a neutral signal, and a third contact element adapted to provide the power signal to a load; a recess adapted to receive a control attachment; and a switch comprising a switch element having a first terminal adapted to receive the power signal and a second terminal adapted to provide the power signal to a load, and an actuator element coupled to the switch element to control the switch element; wherein the in-wall power adapter is adapted to control an application of the power signal received at the first contact element to a load in response to an actuation of the switch actuator.

Abstract: A modular door lock adapted to be attached to a door is described. The modular door lock may comprise a bolt adapted to be received by a door frame; an interior lock portion comprising a first latch element adapted to control a movement of the bolt; and an exterior lock portion comprising a key actuator adapted to control a movement of the bolt; wherein the interior lock portion comprises a module that is removably coupled to the interior lock portion. A method of implementing a modular door lock is also disclosed.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter configured to control an application of power to a load is described. The in-wall power adapter comprises a first plurality of contact elements accessible on an outer surface of the in-wall power adapter, the first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element configured to receive a power signal; a second plurality of contact elements configured to be coupled to a control attachment for routing the power signal to a load; and a housing having a planar surface for receiving a wall plate adapted to be coupled to the in-wall power adapter; wherein the planar surface comprises a recess for receiving a flange of a control attachment adapted to be coupled to the in-wall power adapter.

Abstract: A control attachment configured to control an application of power to a load is described. The control attachment may comprise a body portion adapted to be received by a power adapter; a plurality of contact elements extending from the control attachment, wherein the plurality of contact elements is adapted to be inserted into corresponding contact elements of the power adapter, and comprises a first contact element adapted to receive a first power signal from the power adapter and a second contact element adapted to receive a neutral signal from the power adapter, wherein the first power signal comprises a line power signal from the power adapter; and an actuator element extending from the body portion, wherein the actuator element is adapted to engage a corresponding switch element of the power adapter.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter configured to control the application of power to a load is described. The in-wall power adapter comprises a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element configured to receive a power signal and a second contact element configured to receive a neutral signal; an outlet coupled to receive the power signal and the neutral signal; and a recess for receiving a control attachment; wherein the recess comprises a second plurality of contact elements configured to provide the power signal and the neutral signal to the control attachment.

Abstract: A plug-in power adapter is described. The plug-in power adapter may comprises a plug having a plurality of prongs, wherein a first prong of the plurality of prongs is adapted to receive power; a transformer coupled to receive the power from the first prong of the plurality of prongs, wherein the transformer generates a power signal; a plurality of contact elements accessible by a user of the plug-in power adapter; and a wireless communication circuit adapted to receive signals using a wireless communication protocol; wherein a contact element of the plurality of contact elements is adapted to receive a control signal.

Abstract: A power adapter adapted to receive a control attachment is described. The power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements having a first contact element adapted to receive a power signal to provide power to a load; an outlet adapted to receive a plug, wherein the outlet comprises a second contact element adapted to receive the power signal; second plurality of contact elements coupled to the first plurality of contact elements, wherein the second plurality of contact elements is adapted to receive corresponding contact elements of a control attachment and a third contact element of the second plurality of contact elements is adapted to receive the power signal; and an insulating element covering the third contact element of the second plurality contact elements; wherein the insulating element is movable to allow a contact element of a control attachment to be coupled to the third contact element.

Abstract: A control attachment for an in-wall power adapter configured to control an application of power to a load is described. The control attachment may comprise a plurality of contact elements; a first contact element of the plurality of contact elements configured to receive a power signal; a second contact element of the plurality of contact elements configured to receive the power signal by way of the in-wall power adapter; a third contact element of the plurality of contact elements configured to provide the power signal to a load by way of the in-wall power adapter; and a conductor electrically coupling the second contact element to the third contact element; wherein the control attachment is configured to allow the in-wall power adapter to control an application of power to a load by way of the third contact element.

Abstract: A control attachment configured to be coupled to a power adapter to control power provided to a load is described. The control attachment may comprise a first plurality of contact elements having a first contact element to receive power from the power adapter; a first actuator configured to control power applied to the load by the power adapter; a second actuator configured to control a speed of a fan controlled by the control attachment; a control circuit coupled to the second actuator; and a wireless communication circuit coupled to the control circuit; wherein wireless communication circuit generates wireless control signals in response to an actuation of the second actuator.