Methods and system for obtaining access to building automation systems
US10948206B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S40/18
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system that allows a contractor to remotely monitor and/or interact with its customers' building control systems, such as heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and analyze information obtained from the building control systems over time. Such a system may help the contractor monitor and diagnosis customer building control systems, setup service calls, achieve better customer relations, create more effective marketing opportunities, as well as other functions. In some cases, the disclosed system may be configured to allow a user to grant or deny access to its HVAC system in response to the user receiving an electronic invitation to the system. The granting of access by a user to its HVAC system may allow for remote monitoring of the HVAC system.
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