A little update on my company - read only if interested :)

InfiniteNothing · 06-05-2006, 03:14 PM

I have a question. Are these hackable? That is, can I capture a signal and make all the lights in someones house go crazy. Because if so, that sounds like mad mischief fun.

brainsmile · 06-05-2006, 11:59 PM

Showtime · 06-06-2006, 12:13 AM

Impressive. What stores are they in? I see a phone number, a VA address, etc., but where can we go to check them out?

brainsmile · 06-06-2006, 12:20 AM

irwin · 06-06-2006, 01:17 AM

5. How does the Lightning® Transmitter work with no batteries?
The Lightning® Transmitter converts the mechanical
action of pushing its button into enough electricity to
send a coded radio frequency signal to the Receiver.
Pushing the Transmitter button “plucks” a piezoelectric
device called Lightning® -- originally developed by
NASA and used on the International Space Station. It’s
Lightning® that generates the electricity. That’s why
Lightning® remote controls never need batteries. In
normal home use, they can work for decades and never
“wear out” and never “get weaker”.

^--- a little OT, but why don't they make tv remotes that utilize this tech?

brainsmile · 06-06-2006, 02:00 AM

not our market

Itsme · 06-06-2006, 07:01 AM

Looks interesting.

I have a couple of X10 controls in my house. How does your product differ from their line of products?

InfiniteNothing · 06-06-2006, 09:13 AM

See last thread. If I recall correctly, the main difference is: no batteries and different frequency.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainsmile

no it's a 30 digit alphanumeric. Very unlikely it will be hackable but anything's possible.

I'm going to assume that it's a rotating code. Otherwise, it doesn't matter how big the code is.

Itsme · 06-06-2006, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InfiniteNothing

See last thread. If I recall correctly, the main difference is: no batteries and different frequency.

Seems like a lot of extra expense just to not have a battery to replace every few years.

brainsmile · 06-06-2006, 01:51 PM

It's a "green" alternative and it qualifies for a tax credit.

InfiniteNothing · 06-06-2006, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Itsme

Seems like a lot of extra expense just to not have a battery to replace every few years.

It's not for everyone or for every purpose but it has it's niche

InfiniteNothing · 06-06-2006, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainsmile

well when you're talking about companies who may have to change a couple hundred batteries every few years the expenses add up. We have no battery, that's one benefit. Since it's not tied down to electricity, there's no risk of electrocution so it's safe for use in water and it's ideal for clean rooms such as are found in semiconductor manufacturing firms.

It's a "green" alternative and it qualifies for a tax credit.

I have an idea. This one is free but you might have thought of it before. On the electrical outlet side, rather than the electrical plug how about a device that goes between the balast and the bulb. This way a person in a cubical could modulate the light above him without much wiring. Or a person at home could install it on a lamp without having to mess with a socket that's hard to reach.

mcs328 · 06-06-2006, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by passwird

5.

^--- a little OT, but why don't they make tv remotes that utilize this tech?

I hope you patent that idea before BS does. *races to patent office*

Oh and a few years ago, someone patented an idea to install piezo-whatcmacallits under the sidewalks of NYC to power the traffic lights. With all the foot traffic in NYC it was a good candidate to do this.

InfiniteNothing · 06-06-2006, 03:29 PM

That idea is all yours man

attgig · 06-07-2006, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InfiniteNothing

I have an idea. This one is free but you might have thought of it before. On the electrical outlet side, rather than the electrical plug how about a device that goes between the balast and the bulb. This way a person in a cubical could modulate the light above him without much wiring. Or a person at home could install it on a lamp without having to mess with a socket that's hard to reach.

i think that's what this one does:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=228013

though, not as simple as on the bullb socket. this is for any wiring inside the ceiling. instead of having to feed a wire to the switch on a wall. stick in one of these jammies, and put the switch anywhere you want.
could be useful for office spaces that are always constructing/deconstructing their spaces - different cube positions = different light, etc...

Itsme · 06-07-2006, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainsmile

well when you're talking about companies who may have to change a couple hundred batteries every few years the expenses add up. We have no battery, that's one benefit. Since it's not tied down to electricity, there's no risk of electrocution so it's safe for use in water and it's ideal for clean rooms such as are found in semiconductor manufacturing firms.

It's a "green" alternative and it qualifies for a tax credit.

Thanks, all good points I hadn't considered.

brainsmile · 06-08-2006, 01:14 AM

Emqtee · 06-08-2006, 04:23 AM

Sounds like everything is gong well with your company. Congrats!

brainsmile · 06-08-2006, 08:19 PM

thanks

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InfiniteNothing Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10,086	I have a question. Are these hackable? That is, can I capture a signal and make all the lights in someones house go crazy. Because if so, that sounds like mad mischief fun.

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irwin Vice Admiral Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ohi Posts: 4,525	5. How does the Lightning® Transmitter work with no batteries? The Lightning® Transmitter converts the mechanical action of pushing its button into enough electricity to send a coded radio frequency signal to the Receiver. Pushing the Transmitter button “plucks” a piezoelectric device called Lightning® -- originally developed by NASA and used on the International Space Station. It’s Lightning® that generates the electricity. That’s why Lightning® remote controls never need batteries. In normal home use, they can work for decades and never “wear out” and never “get weaker”. ^--- a little OT, but why don't they make tv remotes that utilize this tech?

06-06-2006, 07:01 AM	#8
Itsme Vice Admiral Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,813	Looks interesting. I have a couple of X10 controls in my house. How does your product differ from their line of products?

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brainsmile Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: woah... why is welfareloser here with me so early in the morning and more importantly why am I wearing her clothes?!? Posts: 13,754	It's a "green" alternative and it qualifies for a tax credit. Last edited by brainsmile : 06-08-2006 at 08:18 PM.

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InfiniteNothing Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10,086	That idea is all yours man

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