Device control system, method and apparatus, and gateways
US11131976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, method and gateway are provided. The method is executed by a primary gateway, and includes obtaining status information from smart devices, a first portion of which belong to and communicate with the primary gateway using a first standard, and a second portion of which belong to and communicate with a secondary gateway using a second standard. The status information from the smart devices belonging to the secondary gateway is received from the secondary gateway, and the status information from the smart devices belonging to the primary gateway is received directly from the smart devices belonging to the primary gateway. A control instruction for controlling a second smart device is generated in response to status information from a first smart device complying with an interworking rule, where the first and second smart devices communicate using different standards. The control instruction is transmitted to the second smart device.
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