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An infrared proximity and remote control wall switch positioned between a fixture and a voltage source for allowing a fixture to operate in one of a manual and automatic mode. The infrared proximity and remote control wall switch includes a three position switch operable between a first on position

An infrared proximity and remote control wall switch positioned between a fixture and a voltage source for allowing a fixture to operate in one of a manual and automatic mode. The infrared proximity and remote control wall switch includes a three position switch operable between a first on position connecting the fixture directly to the voltage source, a second off position for disconnecting the fixture from the voltage source and a third auto position for allowing automatic operation of the fixture. An infrared emitter generates an infrared signal and an infrared receiver is connected to receive one of the infrared signal generated by the infrared emitter and reflected by an object and an infrared signal generated by a conventional television, video cassette recorder or hi-fi remote control unit. A device is connected to the infrared receiver for filtering the signal received by said infrared receiver and eliminate noise signals therefrom. Connected to the filtering device acts to connect the fixture to the voltage source upon receipt of a filtered signal from the filtering device. This device is able to eliminate noise signals from affecting the operation of the fixture when the switch is in the auto position and is able to activate the fixture to turn on at a plurality of different intensities. A timer may also be included for turning the fixture off after a predetermined period of time has passed since activation.

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[ What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:] [1.] An infrared proximity and remote control wall switch positioned between a fixture and a voltage source for allowing a fixture to operate in one of a manual and automatic mode, said infra

[ What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:] [1.] An infrared proximity and remote control wall switch positioned between a fixture and a voltage source for allowing a fixture to operate in one of a manual and automatic mode, said infrared proximity and remote control wall switch comprising:a) a three position switch operable between a first on position connecting the fixture directly to the voltage source, a second off position for disconnecting the fixture from the voltage source and a third auto position for allowing automatic operation of the fixture;b) an infrared emitter for generating an infrared signal;c) an infrared receiver for receiving one of the infrared signal generated by the infrared emitter reflected by an object and an infrared signal generated by a remote control unit;d) means connected to said infrared receiver for filtering said signal received by said infrared receiver to eliminate noise signals therefrom, said means for filtering further including a counter and means for generating a reset signal to determine whether the received signal from said infrared receiver meets the minimum limitation of counts, a trigger signal being generated by said counter only when said received signal meets the minimum limitation of counts, and wherein said counter is periodically reset by said reset signal; ande) means connected to said means for filtering for connecting the fixture to the voltage source upon receipt of said trigger signal from said means for filtering.