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2. Time switch - Wikipedia

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   A time switch (also called a timer switch, or simply timer) is a device that operates an electric switch controlled by a timer. Intermatic introduced its first time switch in 1945, which was used for "electric signs, store window lighting, apartment hall lights, stokers, and oil and gas burners." A consumer version was added in 1952. [1]

3. Wireless light switch - Wikipedia

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   The radio receiver's memory is programmed by any number of means to respond to certain selected "switches" or (more correctly) remote control transmitters. Using the existing power lines (such as INSTEON or X10): A receiver is plugged into an outlet and a device is then plugged into the receiver. The plug-in receiver is then programmed to the ...

4. X10 (industry standard) - Wikipedia

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   X10 was developed in 1975 by Pico Electronics of Glenrothes, Scotland, in order to allow remote control of home devices and appliances. It was the first general purpose home automation network technology and remains the most widely available [ citation needed ] .

5. Eugene Polley - Wikipedia

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   Aiming the pistol-shaped control at an individual photocell could turn the receiver on and off, mute the sound and change the channel up or down. [3] [4] Polley also worked on the push-button car radio and contributed to the development of video disks. [1] Polley's career at Zenith included positions as a product engineer and mechanical engineer.

6. Multiway switching - Wikipedia

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   In building wiring, multiway switching is the interconnection of two or more electrical switches to control an electrical load from more than one location.A common application is in lighting, where it allows the control of lamps from multiple locations, for example in a hallway, stairwell, or large room.

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   Use the included organizer pouch to keep your remote control, glasses or medication close by. Plus, it fits most traditional bed frames and adapts to appropriate heights for varying mattress ...