Light socket wireless repeater and controller

The wireless repeater of claim 2 further comprising a circuit comprising:

• a first wireless receiver coupled to a first antenna;
• a first wireless transmitter coupled to a second antenna;
• and
• a processor coupled to the first wireless receiver and the first wireless transmitter, the processor receiving a first wireless command via the first wireless receiver and repeating the first wireless command by transmitting the first wireless command via the first wireless transmitter.

A wireless repeater comprising:

• a connection mechanism that couples the wireless repeater to a light socket;
• and a circuit comprising:
• a first wireless receiver coupled to an antenna;
• a first wireless transmitter coupled to the antenna;
• and
• a processor coupled to the first wireless receiver and the first wireless transmitter, the processor receiving a first wireless command via the first wireless receiver and repeating the first wireless command by transmitting the first wireless command via the first wireless transmitter.

A wireless repeater comprising:

• a first connection mechanism that couples the wireless repeater to a light socket;
• a second connection mechanism that couples the wireless repeater to a light bulb;
• a circuit comprising:
• a first wireless receiver coupled to a first antenna;
• a first wireless transmitter coupled to the first antenna;
• a processor coupled to the first wireless receiver and the first wireless transmitter, the processor receiving a first wireless command via the first wireless receiver and repeating the first wireless command by transmitting the first wireless command via the first wireless transmitter;
• a switching mechanism coupled to the first connection mechanism and coupled to the processor, the switching mechanism controlling the application of power to the second connection mechanism, wherein the switching mechanism connects power from the first connection mechanism to the second connection mechanism when the first wireless receiver receives a first predetermined wireless command, and disconnects power between the first connection mechanism and the second connection mechanism when the first wireless receiver receives a second predetermined wireless command;
• a power supply coupled to the first connection mechanism that supplies power to the first wireless receiver, the first wireless transmitter, and the processor, wherein the power supply comprises a temporary power supply for supplying stored energy when power is not available on the first connection mechanism;
• and
• a detector mechanism coupled to the first connection mechanism and to the switching mechanism, the detector mechanism sensing when power is removed from the first connection mechanism, and toggling the switching mechanism between an on state and an off state each time power is removed from the first connection mechanism.

A method for repeating a wireless message and for controlling the function of a lightbulb, the method comprising the steps of:

• receiving the wireless message;
• transmitting the wireless message at a predetermined power level;
• receiving a first wireless command, and in response thereto, turning on the lightbulb;
• and
• receiving a second wireless command, and in response thereto, turning off the lightbulb.