Alvin Yi Hao

US Patent:

20130038216, Feb 14, 2013

Filed:

Jan 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/354239

Inventors:

Alvin Hao - Cerritos CA, US

International Classification:

H05B 37/02
H05B 37/03

US Classification:

315132, 315292

Abstract:

The present invention is a remote controlled electronic ballast, which preferably includes: a ballast, counter, scheduling timer, remote control, digital display screen, ignition control, and diagnostic circuitry. The counter preferably tracks the total hours in which the ballast has operated. This count may be displayed, if requested on the digital display screen. The scheduling timer preferably triggers the ballast to ignite and/or drive the lamp at various time intervals. The remote control preferably allows the user to wirelessly: (1) set the wattage output; (2) control the timer settings; (3) display the count; and/or (4) turn the lamp on or off. The display preferably provides visual information of the ballast's setting. The ignition control preferably allows the user to start up multiple lamps in a series to prevent the breaker from being tripped. The diagnostic and sensory circuitry preferably performs a pre-ignition check for fault conditions.