Intelligent lighting control system electrical connector apparatuses, systems, and methods

1. A lighting control system comprising:

a base module having a well;

a switch controller positioned and removably secured in the well of the base module, the switch controller including a processor configured to modulate a flow of electrical energy to a lighting circuit using a dimmer circuit to produce a plurality of lighting scenes;

a graphical user interface mechanically and communicably coupled to the switch controller, wherein the graphical user interface is housed in a light switch actuator configured to pivot with respect to the base module; and

a first electrical connector electrically connected to the switch controller and one of extending from and recessed in a surface of the well, the first electrical connector configured for a press fit engagement with a second electrical connector of the base module.

2. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , wherein the first electrical connector includes a pair of connectors.

3. The lighting control system according to claim 2 , wherein the pair of connectors include one or more blade connectors.

4. The lighting control system according to claim 2 , wherein each connector of the pair of connectors is positioned an opposite end of the well of the base module.

5. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , wherein the first electrical connector includes one or more blade connectors.

6. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , wherein the first electrical connector is configured for power and data transmission.

7. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , wherein the first electrical connector is configured to maintain contact and electrical communication with the second electrical connector within a tolerance of 2 mm between contacts of the respective connectors.

8. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , further comprising a rechargeable battery included in the switch controller.

9. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , wherein the second electrical connector protrudes from the well of the base module.

10. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , further comprising a spring biased latch included in the well of the base module to secure the switch controller.

11. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , wherein the graphical user interface includes a tactile display.

12. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , wherein the light switch actuator is configured to translate.

13. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , wherein the light switch actuator is composed at least in part of glass.

14. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , further comprising a wireless communication module included in the switch controller.

15. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , further comprising a camera.

16. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , further comprising a light sensor.

17. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , further comprising a thermometer.

18. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , further comprising a humidity sensor.

19. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , further comprising an air quality sensor.

20. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , further comprising a microphone.

21. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , wherein the base module comprises a power circuit having one of a transformer, a power isolator, and an AC to DC converter to power the switch controller.

22. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , wherein the base module comprises a power circuit including a flyback converter to power the switch controller.

23. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , wherein the dimmer circuit includes a MOSFET dimmer.

24. An apparatus comprising:

a first module configured to fit in a wall electrical box, the first module having a well including a spring-loaded stop and a first connector;

a second module removably secured in the well using the spring-loaded stop, the second module including a second connector press fit to the first connector to conduct power; and

a processor included in the second module and powered by the first module, the processor configured to modulate a flow of electrical energy to a lighting circuit using a dimmer circuit to produce a to lighting scene according to input on a graphical user interface mechanically and communicably coupled to the second module, wherein the graphical user interface is housed in a light switch actuator configured to pivot with respect to the first module.

25. A system comprising:

a first module configured to fit in a wall electrical box, the first module having a well including a spring-loaded stop and a female connector;

a second module having a tab to removably secure the second module in the well using the spring-loaded stop, the second module including a blade connector configured to mate with the female connector when the second module is secured in the well; and

a processor included in the second module and powered by the first to module, the processor configured to modulate a flow of electrical energy to a lighting circuit using a dimmer circuit to produce a lighting scene according to input on a graphical user interface mechanically and communicably coupled to the second module, wherein the graphical user interface is housed in a light switch actuator configured to pivot with respect to the first module.