Abstract: A power switch adapted to provide power to a device is described. The power switch comprises a prong of a plurality of prongs adapted to receive the power; a receptacle adapted to receive a plug of the device receiving the power; a user interface comprising a microphone; and a control circuit coupled to the user interface; wherein the control circuit controls the application of the power to the receptacle in response to the detection of a voice of a user of the power switch.

Abstract: A power adapter configured to apply power to a device is disclosed. The power adapter comprises a switching module having a recess comprising a first set of contacts for receiving control signals, wherein the switching module comprises a switch for selectively applying power to a device based upon the control signals; and a control module removably coupled to the switching module and having a second set of contacts coupled to the first set of contacts of the switching module when the control module is attached to the switching module; wherein the switching module comprises a user interface element.

Abstract: A power adapter arrangement configured to provide power to a load is described. The power adapter arrangement may comprise a power adapter having a first interface comprising a first plurality of contact elements, and a second interface comprising a switch configured to control power applied to a load; and a control attachment removably coupled to the power adapter, wherein the control attachment comprises an actuator element configured to make contact with the power adapter in response to a manual actuation of the control attachment; wherein the power adapter further comprises a power control circuit configured to receive the power and provide the power to the load in response to a detection of a manual actuation of the toggle element.

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter is described. The in-wall power adapter comprises a first contact element configured to receive power; an outlet coupled to receive power from the first contact element; and a recess having contact elements adapted to provide at least one of power signals and control signals; wherein the recess is adapted to receive a module.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for controlling an on/off state of an outdoor light, the circuit arrangement comprising an indoor light switch coupled to control the on/off stage of the outdoor light; a motion detector associated with the outdoor light, wherein the motion detector is remote from the indoor light switch; and a mode actuator implemented on a user interface of the indoor light switch, wherein the mode actuator is movable to a position enabling the use of the motion detector.

Abstract: A power adapter configured to provide power to a load is described. The power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements accessible on an outer surface of the power adapter, the first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element configured to receive power; and a recess comprising a second plurality of contact elements and adapted to receive a control attachment; wherein a second contact element of the second plurality of contact elements is configured to receive power by way of the first contact element of the first plurality of contact elements, and a third contact element of the second plurality of contact elements is configured to receive power by way of the control attachment.

Abstract: A power adapter configured to provide power to a load is described. The power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element configured to receive power and a second contact element configured to provide power to a load; a first interface comprising a second plurality of contact elements configured to provide one or more reference voltages to the control attachment, wherein the first interface comprises an electrical interface; a second interface comprising a switch configured to control power applied to a load in response to an actuation of the control attachment; and a control interface circuit coupled to the first interface and the second interface, wherein the control interface circuit generates a power control signal based upon one or more actuation signals generated by the control attachment. A method of controlling a power adapter is also described.

Abstract: A control attachment configured to control the application of power to a load is described. The control attachment comprises a body portion configured 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 power from the power adapter; and a control circuit adapted to control the application of power received by the first contact element of the plurality of contact elements to a second contact element of the plurality of contact elements.

Abstract: A power adapter arrangement configured to provide power to a load is described. The power adapter arrangement may comprise a power adapter having a first interface comprising a first plurality of contact elements, and a second interface comprising a switch configured to control power applied to a load; and a control attachment removably coupled to the power adapter, wherein the control attachment comprises an actuator element configured to make contact with the power adapter in response to a manual actuation of the control attachment; wherein the actuator element is adapted to provide a signal to the power adapter in response to the manual actuation of the control attachment.

Abstract: A power adapter configured to provide power to a load is described. The power adapter comprises a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element configured to receive power and a second contact element adapted to be coupled to a load; and a surface adapted to receive a control attachment and comprising a second plurality of contact elements; wherein a third contact element of the second plurality of contact elements is configured to receive power by way of the first contact element of the first plurality of contact elements; and wherein power is applied to a load by way of the second contact element of the first plurality of contact elements.

Abstract: A power adapter configured to provide power to a load is described. The power adapter comprises a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element configured to receive power and a second contact element adapted to be coupled to a load; and a surface adapted to receive a control attachment and comprising a second plurality of contact elements; wherein a third contact element of the second plurality of contact elements is configured to receive power by way of the first contact element of the first plurality of contact elements; and wherein power is applied to a load by way of the second contact element of the first plurality of contact elements.

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 power adapter configured to apply power to a device is disclosed. The power adapter comprises a contact element configured to receive power; a first outlet configured to receive the power and adapted to provide the power to the device; a recess for receiving a module that is removably coupled to the power adapter, wherein the module is adapted to generate control signals; and a control circuit coupled to the recess; wherein the control circuit controls the application of the power to the first outlet in response to the control signals.

Abstract: A power adapter configured to provide power to a load is described. The power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element configured to receive power and a second contact element configured to provide power to a load; and a recess adapted to receive a control attachment and comprising a second plurality of contact elements; wherein a third contact element of the second plurality of contact elements is configured to receive power by way of the first contact element of the first plurality of contact elements, and a fourth contact element of the second plurality of contact elements is configured to receive power by way of the control attachment.

Abstract: A switching module configured to apply power to a device is described. The switching module may comprise a first plurality of contact elements adapted to receive power and apply to power to the device in response to a control signal; 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 the control module; and a switching element that controls the application of the power to the device in response to a control signal; wherein the switching module is adapted to receive data from the control module to determine whether the control module is authorized to operate with the switching module.

Abstract: A power adapter configured to apply power to a device is described, the power adapter comprises a first contact element configured to receive power; a second contact element configured to apply power to the device; and a contact signal contact element configured to receive control signals for controlling the power applied to the device; wherein the power adapter is adapted to receive one of a plurality of different modules, each module of the plurality of different modules providing a different user interface.

Abstract: A power adapter configured to apply power to a device is disclosed. The power adapter comprises a contact element configured to receive power; a first outlet configured to receive the power and adapted to provide the power to the device; a recess for receiving a module that is removably coupled to the power adapter, wherein the module is adapted to generate control signals; and a control circuit coupled to the recess; wherein the control circuit controls the application of the power to the first outlet in response to the control signals.

Abstract: A multi-element lighting apparatus is described. The multi-element lighting apparatus comprises a receiver circuit for receiving a location associated with the multi-element lighting apparatus; a power switch having a plurality of prongs for receiving power; a power cord coupled to the power switch; and a plurality of lighting elements coupled to the power cord, wherein the power cord distributes the power received by the power switch; and wherein the power switch controls the application of power to the power cord based upon the location associated with the multi-element lighting apparatus.

Abstract: A system for controlling a plurality of power switches configured to apply power to devices is described. The system comprises a central controller adapted to implement a plurality of wireless communication protocols; a first device adapted to communicate with the central controller using a first wireless communication protocol of the plurality of wireless communication protocols; and a second device adapted to communicate with the central controller using a second wireless communication protocol of the plurality of wireless communication protocols.

Abstract: A programmable light timer for implementing a timing pattern is described. The programmable light timer comprises a display, wherein a time selected on a user interface is provided on the display; a first programmable button of the plurality of programmable buttons on the user interface; and up and down keys on the user interface, wherein the up and down keys enable selecting an on time of the timing pattern to be implemented when the first programmable button is selected to be used during operation of the programmable light timer. A method of implementing a timing pattern on a programmable light timer is also described.