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2. 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 ] .

3. Light switch - Wikipedia

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   Dimmer with RF-based remote control [13] In principle, it is easy to design silent switches in which the mechanical contacts do not directly control the current but simply signal a solid-state device such as a thyristor to complete the circuit. Many variations on this theme have been created and marketed.

4. Joel Spira (businessman) - Wikipedia

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   Compared to a rheostat-based circuit, the use of a thyristor greatly increases efficiency, as far less waste heat is generated. Dimming lights with a solid state dimmer also reduces total power draw, unlike rheostat dimmers. Spira's design (and most modern dimmers) rely on the use of AC power, and on the characteristics of incandescent lights.

5. Lighting control system - Wikipedia

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   The term lighting control system refers to an intelligent networked system of devices related to lighting control. These devices may include relays, occupancy sensors, photocells, light control switches or touchscreens, and signals from other building systems (such as fire alarm or HVAC). Adjustment of the system occurs both at device locations ...

6. William Robert Sykes - Wikipedia

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   William Robert Sykes (1840–1917) was a British engineer from London, known for his work in railway signalling and other safety devices.He is noted for the invention of the Sykes ‘Lock and block’ interlocking system of points and signals.

7. Power door locks - Wikipedia

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   Currently, many luxury makers also allow the windows to be opened or closed by pressing and holding a button on the remote control key fob, or by inserting the ignition key and holding it in the lock or unlock position in the external driver's door lock. The remote locking system confirms successful locking and unlocking through either a light ...

8. Home automation - Wikipedia

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   Early home automation began with labor-saving machines. Self-contained electric or gas powered home appliances became viable in the 1900s with the introduction of electric power distribution [3] and led to the introduction of washing machines (1904), water heaters (1889), refrigerators (1913), sewing machines, dishwashers, and clothes dryers.

9. Ceiling fan - Wikipedia

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   Wireless remote control. In recent years, remote controls have dropped in price to become cost-effective for controlling ceiling fans. They may be supplied with fans or fitted to an existing fan. The hand-held remote transmits radio frequency or infrared control signals to a receiver unit installed in the fan. However, these may not be ideal ...