Home automation system device power optimization
US10379560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/2847
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are provided for power optimization of home automation system devices (e.g., battery-powered devices). In one example embodiment, the power optimization is based on service states for a room associated with the device. A service state is determined for each of one or more services available in the room. The device is maintained in a low-power inactive state while there are no active services in the room. In response to at least one service being activated, the device transitions from the inactive state to a full-power in-use state. Such transition is performed preemptively, absent any current attempt to use the device by a user or another device. In response to expiration of a timer since a last use of the device or the transition to the in-use state was made and no actual use occurred, the device exits the in-use state and may eventually return to the inactive state.
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