Abstract: A control arrangement for a circuit breaker station includes a central control system and, for each of the circuit breakers, a circuit breaker operating unit connected to the central control system to obtain switching instructions and to the respective circuit breaker to control the operation thereof. The central control system and the circuit breaker operating units each have a local clock that are synchronized with one another. The central control system is, during use, arranged to calculate a point of time for switching each of the circuit breakers based on measured voltages, currents, and circuit breaker positions, and to send the point of time in a switching instruction to the circuit breaker operating unit. Each of the circuit breaker operating units is arranged to switch the circuit breaker, to which it is connected, at the point of time which is received in the switching instruction from the central control system.

Abstract: A power supply control apparatus comprises a receiving unit configured to receive data sent from an external device via a network, a control unit configured to process the data received by the receiving unit, a switching unit configured to switch between supply and disconnection of power from a first power supply unit to the receiving unit and to the control unit, and a mechanical switch configured to switch between supply and disconnection of power from a second power supply unit to the control unit. If the apparatus receives data from the external device in a power state in which power is supplied from the first power supply unit to the receiving unit and power to the control unit is stopped, the apparatus controls to supply power from the first power supply unit to the control unit without turning on the mechanical switch.

Abstract: A coupling unit for a battery module, includes a first input, a second input, a first output and a second output. The coupling unit is configured to connect the first input to the first output and the second input to the second output, on a first control signal, and, on a second control signal, to separate the first input from the first output and the second input from the second output, and to connect the first output to the second output.

Abstract: A thermal sensing system includes a circuit having a layout including standard cells arranged in rows and columns. First and second current sources provide first and second currents, respectively. The thermal sensing system includes thermal sensing units, first and second switching modules, and an analog to digital converter (ADC). Each thermal sensing unit is configured to provide a voltage drop dependent on a temperature at that thermal sensing unit. The first switching module is configured to select one of the thermal sensing units. The second switching module includes at least one switch controllable by a control signal. The at least one switch is configured to selectively couple the thermal sensing units, based on the control signal, to one of the first and second current sources, via the first switching module. The ADC is configured to convert an analog voltage, provided by the selected thermal sensing unit, to a digital value.

Abstract: A coupling unit for a battery module, includes a first input, a second input and an output. The coupling unit is configured to connect the first input or the second input to the output in response to a control signal. The coupling unit and at least one battery cell are included in a battery module. The at least one battery cell is connected between the first input and the second input of the coupling unit. A first terminal of the battery module is connected to the output of the coupling unit, and a second terminal of the battery module is connected to the second input of the coupling unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device selection structure for selecting one or more devices, comprising: a plurality of devices each having an input port and an output port; and a device module including a movement plate installed movably in conjunction with the plurality of devices, an input connector, and an output connector, wherein the input and output ports of the plurality of devices and the input and output connectors of the device module are installed so that during movement of the movement plate, the input and output ports of the plurality of devices are sequentially connected, at predetermined positions, to the input and output connectors of the device module.

Abstract: In an operating element for a furniture control for controlling an electrically adjustable piece of furniture, the operating element includes a flat sensor module with a plurality of proximity-sensitive sensor surfaces arranged on the sensor module. An operating panel covers the plurality of sensor surfaces. A set of switching surfaces is marked on the operating panel. A control module is designed for detecting an actuation of one of the switching surfaces based on sensor signals delivered by the sensor surfaces and for generating an actuation signal for the furniture control based on a detected actuation. The sensor module and the control module are arranged in a housing of the operating element, wherein the operating panel forms a cover of the housing.

Abstract: An ECU executes a program including a step of turning on an SMRP and an A-SMRP if an ignition switch is turned on; a step of detecting voltage values VB(1) and VB(2) of running batteries when VH is detected and if VH is higher than 180 V; a step of detecting that SMRP connected to the running battery is welded, if VB(1) is higher than 150 V; and a step of detecting that A-SMRB connected to the running battery is welded, if VB(2) is higher than 150 V.

Abstract: A protective circuit for an arrangement which includes a plurality of individual cells in a rechargeable battery pack with a predefined number of individual cells being connected in series in a cell row and at least two cell rows being situated parallel to one another. The component current flowing in a first cell row when the rechargeable battery pack is subject to loading is compared with the component current flowing in a second cell row to generate a signal when there is an implausible deviation in the component currents with respect to one smother. The signal is used to disconnect a defective cell row or to switch off the entire rechargeable battery pack in order to protect the latter.

Abstract: An ECU executes a program including a step of turning on an SMRP and an A-SMRP if an ignition switch is turned on; a step of detecting voltage values VB(1) and VB(2) of running batteries when VH is detected and if VH is higher than 180 V; a step of detecting that SMRP connected to the running battery is welded, if VB(1) is higher than 150 V; and a step of detecting that A-SMRB connected to the running battery is welded, if VB(2) is higher than 150 V.

Abstract: The invention relates to a switch assembly (1) for switching an electric consumer (2) on and off, in particular for the use in a hand machine tool, comprising a power switch (3) and a power electronic (5) for supplying the consumer (2) with electric energy. According to the invention it is provided that a help switch (6) is provided, which works together with the power electronic (5) in such a way that it supplies the electric consumer (2) with electric energy only after switching on the help switch (6). The invention furthermore relates to an electric consumer (2) as well as a machine tool.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a controlling device for operating various appliances. It includes a personal computer, which is programmed to provide for regulation of the sequence of operations of various electrical devices, such as a controller, the controller functions to initiate or turn OFF a relay or switching electronics device, which can provide for the operations of an appliance, whether it be an industrial or household appliance, or appliances that are used specifically in the entertainment field, such as a scent emitting device, a dimmer, a misting mechanism, and a vibratory motor. These are examples.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided for efficiently recycling a charge from a power domain that is discharging. A side of a discharging power domain normally coupled to a voltage supply is disconnected from the voltage supply. The side of the precharging power domain normally coupled to the voltage supply is currently disconnected from the voltage supply. The side of the discharging power domain normally coupled to the voltage supply is connected to a side of the precharging power domain normally coupled to the voltage supply. A side of the discharging power domain normally coupled to the ground is disconnected from ground. The side of the discharging power domain normally coupled to ground is connected to the voltage supply, thereby precharging the precharging power domain with the charge from the discharging power domain that would normally he lost due to leakage.

Abstract: A switching assembly includes a first terminal and a second terminal, a first switch connected to the first terminal, and a second switch connected to the second terminal. The switching assembly further includes a rectifier bridge connected between the first switch and the second switch, and a third switch connected between the first terminal and the second terminal. The switching assembly also includes a control unit that selectively opens and closes the first switch, the second switch and the third switch, and selectively turns on and off the rectifier bridge.

Abstract: An ECU executes a program including a step of turning on an SM and an A-SMRP if an ignition switch is turned on a step of detecting voltage values VB(1)and VB(2) of running batteries when VH is detected and if VH is higher than 180 V; a step of detecting that SMRP connected to the running battery is welded, if VB(1) is higher than 150 V; and a step of detecting that A-SMRB connected to the running battery is welded, if VB(2) is higher than 150 V.

Abstract: There is disclosed current-mode time-interleaved sampling circuitry configured to be driven by substantially sinusoidal clock signals. Such circuitry may be incorporated in ADC circuitry, for example as integrated circuitry on an IC chip. The disclosed circuitry is capable of calibrating itself without being taken off-line.

Abstract: An ECU executes a program including a step of turning on an SMRP and an A-SMRP if an ignition switch is turned on; a step of detecting voltage values VB(1) and VB(2) of running batteries when VH is detected and if VH is higher than 180 V; a step of detecting that SMRP connected to the running battery is welded, if VB(1) is higher than 150 V and a step of detecting that A-SMRB connected to the running battery is welded, if VB(2) is higher than 150 V.

Abstract: An ECU executes a program including a step of turning on an SMRP and an A-SMRP if an ignition switch is turned on; a step of detecting voltage values VB(1)and VB(2) of running batteries when VH is detected and if VH is higher than 180 V; a step of detecting that SMRP connected to the running battery is welded, if VB(1) is higher than 150 V; and a step of detecting that A-SMRB connected to the running battery is welded, if VB(2) is higher than 150 V.

Abstract: A switching assembly includes a first terminal and a second terminal, and a contactor connected to the first terminal, where the contactor includes a relay switch and a coil. The switching assembly further includes a first switch connected to the second terminal, and a a rectifier bridge connected in series between the contactor and the first switch. The switching assembly also includes a control unit configured to selectively apply a control signal to the coil to cause the relay switch to open or close based on a voltage measured at the first terminal or based on a voltage drop measured across the rectifier bridge.

Abstract: Provided is a test apparatus that tests a device under test, comprising a plurality of capacitors that are each charged to a predetermined voltage; a switching section that switches which of the capacitors charged to a predetermined voltage supplies power to the device under test; and a judging section that judges acceptability of the device under test based on an operational result of the device under test. Also provided is a test apparatus that selects one of a plurality of capacitors and a corresponding one of a plurality of power supply units, according to content of a test performed after a test that uses another of the capacitors to supply power to the device under test.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a power supply circuit includes a power switch section, an error amplifier, a wiring and a reset switch section. The error amplifier has one input portion connected to the output terminal, the other input portion and an output portion. The error amplifier outputs the control potential via the output portion to make the resistance of the power switch section high so that potential applied to the one input portion is high to potential applied to the other input portion. The wiring connects a reference terminal to the other input portion. In addition, the reset switch section is configured to isolate the wiring from a baseline potential when the input terminal is supplied with a potential, and to connect the wiring to the baseline potential when the input terminal is not supplied with the potential.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a smart power supply system for electrical appliances, using a rechargeable power storage device, a logic controller, and a learning controller, to control and minimize electricity consumption from mains power during standby. In standby mode, when only a small amount of electrical power is needed, energy from the power storage device is used and mains power is disconnected unless the power storage device requires a recharge. A logic controller senses the appliance's operating state, using it to determine when power should be supplied from mains power or the power storage device. A learning controller monitors and stores historical characteristics of the power storage device's charge and discharge cycles, using them to automatically calculate new recharge cycle parameters to minimize mains power consumption. An external input and output module enable users, computers and electronic devices to interact and program the learning controller.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes first and second switches in line between an appliance and terminals of the appliance that are connectable to a power source. The first switched is configured to open and close based on closing and opening of a door of the appliance, and the second switch is configured to open and close based on the mode of the appliance. Thus, the appliance may be connected to the power source when the first switch or the second switch is closed, and disconnected from the power source when both the first switch and the second switch are open. The apparatus further includes a third switch connected to the second switch and configured to control the second switch to close upon actuation of the third switch by a user, where actuation of the third switch may cause the appliance to enter an operational mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic voltage regulator, and more specifically, to an automatic voltage regulator capable of precisely controlling the output voltage level by using a toroidal autotransformer. The present invention has precise voltage control to enable the output of the voltage level desired by the user, and precisely carries out a variety of applications of power saving and voltage booster. In particular, the present invention can boost/reduce the input voltage to provide a desired target voltage within an error range of 1 volt or less. The present invention also comprises a simple relay switching circuit and excludes semiconductor switching devices, thereby being capable of operating adaptively in different system environments without an additional modification.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a technology that a microcomputer is capable of detecting the states of a large number of switches with a small number of ports. In a microcomputer system according to the present invention, any one of (2N?1) kinds of the combination patterns with respect to the combination of N input ports (IP1 to IP4) of a microcomputer (1) is allocated to each of M push-down switches (SW12, SW13, SW14, SW23, SW24, and SW34) with the different combination from each push-down switch. Each push-down switch inverts the input levels of the input ports in the combination pattern allocated thereto when pushed down. The microcomputer (1) detects the state of each push-down switch on the basis of the input levels of the N input ports.

Abstract: A new type of amplifier, herein designated a resource pooling amplifier, involves extended usage of one or more inductors that is implemented by sharing. The sharing is either by switching the inductor or inductors among more than one load terminal at the same time (e.g., a bridged configuration or two different loads terminals with different polarity requirements) or by using the inductor or inductors for more than one purpose at different times. The inductor or inductors may be time shared such as by allocating different phases of a clock. The inductor or inductors may also be shared by monitoring load requirements and using the inductor or inductors only when needed (leaving other inductor cycles for other loads). In addition, inductor sharing may be implemented during different application requirements such as if two or more loads are not needed at the same time in a system. These types of sharing may be combined.

Abstract: A mobile terminal, a control method, a program and a recording medium which can advise the user about a charge or a change to a charged battery is provided. There are provided: a control means for erasing a screen of a display device automatically and showing a reason of the erasing and/or a coping process to a user; and a detection means for detecting a battery exchange or attachment/detachment of an external power supply.

Abstract: A modular jack circuit (100) is diposed between a cable side (10) for connecting with a mating plug and a physical side (20) for connecting with a mother board. The moular jack circuit comprises a first transmitting channel and a second transmitting channel. The moular jack circuit includes a number of filtering electronic elements (2, 3) and a number of relays (1, 4) disposed between the filtering electronic elements and the cable side. The first and second transmitting channels share the filtering electronic elements. The relays control the filtering electronic elements to transmit signals for the first and second channels at different times.

Abstract: A circuit for operating a household appliance, having a switching power supply for transforming a grid voltage of a supply grid to a direct current supply voltage, a controller for controlling processes of the household appliance that can be coupled to the switching power supply and supplied by the DC supply voltage, and a button by means of which the switching power supply can be coupled to the supply grid by closing an electrical switch. The switch has two mechanically stable states and can be transitioned from one mechanically stable state to the other by actuating the button and/or by an at least indirect energy input from the controller.

Abstract: The present invention is a switch circuit equipped with a first switch connected between another end of an inductive load having a one end connected to a one end of a DC power supply and another end of the DC power supply, a capacitor connected between the another end of the inductive load and the another end of the DC power supply and connected in parallel with the first switch, a second switch that connects the another end of the inductive load and the capacitor, a third switch that connects a one end of the capacitor on an inductive load side to the one end of the inductive load so as to be parallel to the second switch, and a control circuit that turns ON the second switch before the first switch is turned OFF and turns OFF the second switch before the first switch is turned ON after being turned OFF.

Abstract: An ECU executes a program including a step of turning on an SMRP and an A-SMRP if an ignition switch is turned on; a step of detecting voltage values VB(1) and VB(2) of running batteries when VH is detected and if VH is higher than 180 V; a step of detecting that SMRP connected to the running battery is welded, if VB(1) is higher than 150 V; and a step of detecting that A-SMRB connected to the running battery is welded, if VB(2) is higher than 150 V.

Abstract: A power control device is disclosed which controls power shutdown and restart on an electrical power line. The power control device includes a first switch which couples and decouples a power input line to a first power output line in response to the switch being either closed or open, respectively. A power detection device detects whether the power input line is in the energized or non-energized state. When the power detection device detects that the power input line has transitioned from a non-energized state to an energized state, the power detection device sends a power restart indicator to a first timer. The first timer closes the first switch a first predetermined amount of time after receiving the power restart indicator In some embodiments a second switch, and second timer are included, where the second timer closes the second switch a second predetermined amount of time after receiving the power restart indicator.

Abstract: A battery cell balancing system includes N switching circuits connected to first terminals and second terminals of N battery cells, respectively, where N is an integer greater than one. A first transformer includes a first core and N sets of windings wound around the first core. The N sets of windings are connected to the N switching circuits, respectively. A first control module controls switching of the N switching circuits to reverse first connections between the first terminals and the second terminals of the N battery cells and the N sets of windings, respectively, at a first frequency to balance charge levels of the N battery cells.

Abstract: A switching circuit employs MEMS devices. In connection with various example embodiments, signal switching circuit couples primary and secondary data link connectors having at least two channels and an electrode for each channel. A MEMS switch is coupled to each channel in of the secondary data link connectors, and includes a suspended membrane, first and second contact electrodes (one being in the membrane) and a biasing circuit that biases the membrane for moving the membrane between open and closed positions to contact the electrodes. A switch controller circuit selectively controls the application of an actuation voltage to each of the biasing circuits, thereby selectively actuating the membranes between the open and closed positions for routing signals between the primary and secondary data link connectors.

Abstract: A DC current path for DC power transmission includes a switchable element. An inductance is connected in series to the switchable element. When an interrupt scenario is detected, a resonance circuit is connected in parallel to the series connection of the switchable element and the inductance for charging a capacitance of the resonance circuit. An open state of the switchable element is effected and the resonance circuit is connected in parallel to the switchable element. By means of such arrangement and method, favorable fast interrupt times can be achieved.

Abstract: Disclosed is an outdoor electrical power receptacle, comprising a main body, a mounting member, and an extension power cord, wherein an upper end of the mounting member couples to the main body. The extension power cord, couples to each of controllable power outlets disposed on the main body and extended out of the main body for connecting to an external power source. Herein, the main body further includes a power switching module, a wireless transceiver, and a microprocessor. The power switching module couples to each controllable power outlet. The wireless transceiver receives a control signal. The microprocessor coupled to the wireless transceiver and the power switching module, drives the power switching module so as to control each of the controllable power outlets to be conducted in response to the control signal. A control system of the outdoor electrical power receptacle according to the present invention is also provided.

Abstract: A power control device for an electronic device includes a power switching unit for switching to output a dc power source to a load of the electronic device according to a power switching signal, a switching detection unit for responding a power switching status to generate a switching detection signal, a status latch module for generating the power switching signal according to the switching detection signal, a first status signal and a second status signal, and a logic unit for generating the first status signal and the second status signal for the status latch module according to the power switching signal, such that the status latch module latches the first status signal and the second status signal.

Abstract: A combination power tool with a machine base, an independently operable portable circular saw, and a connection device for fastening the portable circular saw to the machine base to form a miter saw. The portable circular saw has a power supply unit including a first power socket that is provided at the front side of the portable circular saw and selectively electrically connectable to the motor of the portable circular saw, a second power socket provided at the rear side of the portable circular saw and selectively electrically connectable to the motor of the portable circular saw, and a power cable for connecting an external power source to one of the first power socket and the second power socket.

Abstract: A detecting device for detecting an operating mode is disclosed. The detecting device includes a pulse generator and a hold-up unit. The pulse generator is disposed for issuing a one-shot pulse signal in response to each of button signals respectively. The hold-up unit is disposed for receiving the button signals to respectively generate delayed button signals by way of clock delay determined by a clock signal. The one-shot pulse signal and the delayed button signals are used to determine an operating mode of a system.

Abstract: A switch arrangement comprises a first and a second terminal (1, 2), a first switch (3), a current sensor (10), a first and a second control circuitry (20, 30). The first switch (3) comprises a control terminal (4), a first terminal (5) which is coupled to the first terminal (1) of the switch arrangement and a second terminal (6) which is coupled to the second terminal (2) of the switch arrangement. The current sensor (10) is realized for the measurement of a load current (Iload) flowing through the first switch (3). The first control circuitry (20) is coupled to an output terminal of the current sensor (10) and to the control terminal (4) of the first switch (3). The second control circuitry (30) is coupled to the control terminal (4) of the first switch (3).

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a technology that a microcomputer is capable of detecting the states of a large number of switches with a small number of ports. In a microcomputer system according to the present invention, any one of (2N?1) kinds of the combination patterns with respect to the combination of N input ports (IP1 to IP4) of a microcomputer (1) is allocated to each of M push-down switches (SW12, SW13, SW14, SW23, SW24, and SW34) with the different combination from each push-down switch. Each push-down switch inverts the input levels of the input ports in the combination pattern allocated thereto when pushed down. The microcomputer (1) detects the state of each push-down switch on the basis of the input levels of the N input ports.

Abstract: A pair of transmission lines 17a, 17b are provided in the train in such a manner that, at each of the two ends of each of the carriage groups, one of the train end detection switches 41 is connected to one of the pair of transmission lines. A resistor 34 is inserted in at least one of the pair of transmission lines, and a voltage detector measures a voltage V1, V2 between the pair of transmission lines at each of both ends of the resistor. A controlling unit controls a first and a second switches 33a, 33b in such a manner that there is only one location within the train where a power supply 31, 32 is inserted between the pair of transmission lines, and the controlling unit recognizes the configuration of the train based on the voltages that have been measured by the voltage detectors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for switching AC appliances and lights of residences and other automation systems through SPDT or DPDT relays connected in electrical circuit with SPDT or DPDT switch including a current sensor and/or a status sensor. The operating key of the relay and the key lever of the electric switch can each be used for operating a dedicated appliance or light, a group of appliance and lights and all appliance and/or lights including scenarios setup via the many well known two way, three way or four way light switches, by operating the switch lever or key in multi steps. The SPDT or DPDT relays are operated via RF, IR and fiber optic communicating two way signal for operating the lights and reporting statuses.

Abstract: A test system includes a main selector, a first and a second switching connectors, a first and a second sub-selectors, and a processor. The main selector includes a number of first switches, a number of first contacts, and a number of second contacts. Each sub-selector includes a second switch, a third contact, and a fourth contact. The processor sends a first instruction and a second instruction to correspondingly control the main selector and a selected sub-selector.

Abstract: In a switching device with at least one first electrical switching device input and at least one first electrical switching device output and at least one second electrical switching device output, wherein in a first operating state of the switching device the first switching device input is electrically connected with the first switching device output, wherein in a second operating state of the switching device the first switching device input is electrically connected with the second switching device output, is proposed to configure the switching device for uninterrupted switchover from the first operating state to the second operating state and/or from the second operating state to the first operating state to allow functional testing of a fault current circuit breaker without interruption.

Abstract: A hybrid load system includes a dynamic electronic load module, and a plurality of passive resistive modules coupled with the dynamic electronic load module. The hybrid system includes a control system in communication with the dynamic electronic load module and the passive resistive modules for determining when and how many of the passive resistive modules should be applied in parallel with the dynamic electronic load module for creating a desired load.

Abstract: A sound system that may be used for a vehicle is provided. The system includes a head unit configured for generating an electrical signal, and a relay is configured to receive an electrical signal from the head unit. An interior speaker is carried by the vehicle and is configured for receiving an electrical signal from the relay in order to produce sound. An exterior speaker is carried by the vehicle and is configured for receiving an electrical signal from the relay in order to produce sound. A switch is configured to be opened and closed in order to trip the relay between a first state in which the interior speaker produces sound and the exterior speaker does not produce sound and a second state in which the interior speaker does not produce sound and the exterior speaker produces sound. A method of controlling a sound system is also provided.

Abstract: A voltage detector 22 has an input port IN connectable to a steering remote control 6 of a voltage dividing type adapted to output one of output voltages different from each other for each of key switches to be pressed by a user, and detects through the input port IN an output voltage output from the steering remote control 6. A pull-up resistor 21a is connected in series between the input port IN and a power supply Vdd supplying a voltage to the steering remote control 6, and has a variable resistance. A controller 23 controls the pull-up resistor 21a to have sequentially changed resistances in a course of pressing the key switches. A processor 3 operates on sets of output voltages given respectively for the resistances in the course of pressing the key switches, to select a resistance of the pull-up resistor.

Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) switch die which includes an antenna port, a plurality of RF ports, a switch fabric for selectively coupling one or more of the RF ports to the antenna port, and control circuitry that is adapted to, in a first mode, direct the switch fabric to couple any one of the plurality of RF ports individually to the antenna port, and in a second mode, couple a selected group of the RF ports to the antenna port. The RF switch die may include M number of RF ports, and be relatively easily reconfigured to provide N number of RF ports, wherein N is less than M. Groups of RF ports may be coupled together to form coupled RF ports that offer different electrical characteristics than non-coupled RF ports.

Abstract: A power-saving control apparatus for reducing power consumption of a power supply is provided. The present invention includes a switching circuit and a rectifier circuit. The rectifier circuit rectifies an AC signal to a DC signal. The switching circuit controls either the AC signal or the DC signal as an input signal to an EMI filter of the power supply. Therefore, when the EMI filter receives the DC signal, the present invention achieves the effect of power-saving of the power supply.