Abstract: A power supply adapter is configured for installation within an electrical junction box to enable both high-voltage and low-voltage circuitry to coexist while maintaining compliance with NEC Code requirements. The adapter includes a high-to-low voltage converter and a separator plate that divides the junction box into electrically isolated high-voltage and low-voltage subcompartments. The converter is housed entirely within the low-voltage subcompartment, and the separator plate is formed from a fire-resistant, electrically insulative material. The power supply adapter reduces installation costs and material usage by allowing low-voltage devices, such as smoke detectors, to be powered from existing high-voltage infrastructure without requiring additional junction boxes. The power supply adapter may be used as part of a smoke detector kit comprising low-voltage detectors, interconnecting signal wires, and NEC-compliant installation instructions.

Abstract: A wireless networking device adapter for provisioning a wireless network using new or existing track lighting. The adapter securely engages the track light channel and supports a commercially available wireless access point (WAP) device. A lock mechanism on the adapter prevents unexpected disengagement of the adapter from the track light channel, yet allows for operator removal. A power converter within the adapter powers the WAP device from the electrical power provided by the track light channel. Multiple adapters communicate to form a mesh network to improve wireless network fault tolerance, or may operate in a repeater mode configuration or some combination.

Abstract: A wireless networking device adapter for provisioning a wireless network using new or existing track lighting. The adapter securely engages the track light channel and supports a commercially available wireless access point (WAP) device. A lock mechanism on the adapter prevents unexpected disengagement of the adapter from the track light channel, yet allows for operator removal. A power converter within the adapter powers the WAP device from the electrical power provided by the track light channel. Multiple adapters communicate to form a mesh network to improve wireless network fault tolerance, or may operate in a repeater mode configuration or some combination.