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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2020
Filed:
Oct. 20, 2016
Abb Schweiz Ag, Baden, CH;
Xiaobo Wang, Zhejiang, CN;
Liang He, Zhejiang, CN;
Zhe Liu, Zhejiang, CN;
Axel Lohbeck, Zhejiang, CN;
ABB Schweiz AG, Baden, CH;
Abstract
The present application includes an automation control device with a control panel, the control panel comprising at least one button with specified control function; and at least one luminous element located adjacent to the at least one button; wherein the at least one button is operable in a locked mode and a standby mode; in the locked mode, the press on the button would not trigger the specified control function of the button but would light up the at least one luminous element and switch the button into the standby mode; and in the standby mode, the at least one luminous element keeps in lighting, and the press on the button would trigger the specified control function of the button. The automation device is adapted for safe and correct operation in dim or dark environment.