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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 27, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 02, 2005
Peter O. Roach, Jr., Atlanta, GA (US);
Thomas J. Mayer, Wisconsin Dells, WI (US);
Pierce J. Roberts, Jr., Amelia Island, FL (US);
Peter O. Roach, Jr., Atlanta, GA (US);
Thomas J. Mayer, Wisconsin Dells, WI (US);
Pierce J. Roberts, Jr., Amelia Island, FL (US);
NxSteps Communications, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for deriving power for an external device from a circuit of a fluorescent light. A first circuit supplies power from a fluorescent light power source to a fluorescent lamp. The power converter of an external device can be electrically connected to any two points within that circuit to create a second circuit to supply power to the external device. The power converter may be connected to the first circuit via one or more power coupling or power tether. At least one of the two points within the first circuit may comprise a pin of the fluorescent lamp. Alternatively, at least one of the two points may comprise a connector of a fluorescent light fixture designed to receive a pin of the fluorescent lamp or a point within the fluorescent ballast of the fluorescent light fixture.