Method and system for controlling an ignition sequence for an intermittent flame-powered pilot combustion system

A device, comprising:

• a controller implemented in electronic circuitry and configured to cause a pilot light of an intermittent flame-powered pilot combustion system to be intermittently ignited and extinguished;
• an igniter configured to create a spark to ignite the pilot light;
• a thermal electric power source;
• a second power source configured to:
• supply power to the controller when the thermal electric power source is not being exposed to a flame of the pilot light;
• and
• a third power source, separate from the second power source, and configured to:
• store energy;
• supply power from the stored energy to the igniter to create the spark;
• and
• receive charge from the thermal electric power source in response to the thermal electric power source being exposed to the flame of the pilot light
• wherein the thermal electric power source is structured to generate power via a thermal electric effect when the thermal electric power source is exposed to the flame of the pilot light, and to provide a source of power for powering the controller and for recharging the third power source when the thermal electric power source is exposed to the flame of the pilot light.