Abstract: A remote control receiver responds to pulse coded remote control signals for actuating a switch that in turn acts to deliver power to a device to which it is connected. The receiver response to control signals having a variety of code formats from any one of a variety of existing remote control transmitters. Thus, a remote control transmitter originally intended for controlling a specific device such as a television set can also actuate the switch to control a second appliance to which it is connected, such as a lamp.

Abstract: A remote control receiver responds to a coded signal from a transmitter by actuating a switch that in turn acts to deliver power to a load or device connected to it. This switch responds not to one specific signal using a particular format, but instead it acts in response to any existing signal originating from any of a plurality of remote control transmitters. This switch, therefore, allows a remote control transmitter intended solely for activating and controlling a single device to control any such device provided the switch is attached to it in the manner disclosed.