Wireless switch with multipolar electromagnetic generator

Abstract

A wireless switch comprises a mechanical switch and a transmitter. The transmitter transmits information in the event that the mechanical switch is switched, wherein the transmitter is powered by the mechanical switch being switched.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wireless switch, comprising:
 a mechanical switch; and   a transmitter, wherein the transmitter transmits information in the event that the mechanical switch is switched, wherein the transmitter is powered by the mechanical switch being switched.   
     
     
         2 . A wireless switch as in  claim 1 , wherein the mechanical switch comprises a mechanical oscillator. 
     
     
         3 . A wireless switch as in  claim 2 , wherein the mechanical switch comprises a mechanical impulse deliverer that delivers a mechanical impulse to the mechanical oscillator. 
     
     
         4 . A wireless switch as in  claim 2 , wherein the mechanical oscillator is preloaded. 
     
     
         5 . A wireless switch as in  claim 4 , wherein the preloading uses a spring or a flexure mechanism. 
     
     
         6 . A wireless switch as in  claim 5 , wherein the mechanical impulse deliverer further loads the spring or the flexure mechanism and causes a release of a proof mass of the mechanical oscillator. 
     
     
         7 . A wireless switch as in  claim 6 , wherein a catch or a ratchet catches the proof mass such that the spring or the flexure mechanism is preloaded again after one or more oscillations of the mechanical oscillator. 
     
     
         8 . A wireless switch as in  claim 3 , wherein the mechanical impulse deliverer comprises a rotary dial. 
     
     
         9 . A wireless switch as in  claim 3 , wherein the mechanical impulse deliverer comprises a lever. 
     
     
         10 . A wireless switch as in  claim 3 , wherein the mechanical impulse deliverer comprises a push button. 
     
     
         11 . A wireless switch as in  claim 3 , wherein the mechanical impulse deliverer comprises a toggle switch. 
     
     
         12 . A wireless switch as in  claim 2 , wherein power is generated as a result of a relative motion between an array of magnets and a conductor because of motion of the mechanical oscillator. 
     
     
         13 . A wireless switch as in  claim 12 , wherein the conductor comprises a serpentine conductor. 
     
     
         14 . A wireless switch as in  claim 12 , wherein the array of magnets comprises a sheet magnet with alternating poles in one dimension or two dimensions. 
     
     
         15 . A wireless switch as in  claim 12 , wherein the motion comprises motion parallel to a first plane of the array of magnets and a second plane of the conductor. 
     
     
         16 . A method of wireless switching comprising:
 providing a transmission of information, using a transmitter, in the event that a mechanical switch is switched, wherein the transmission is powered by the mechanical switch being switched.