Home automation platform
US12143238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/2825
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A home automation platform coalesces various devices for home monitoring, control and automation in a comprehensive control application for complete home control. Devices sourced from different vendors are responsive to the control application via a GUI from a personal device. User authentication is handled transparently through exchanges with the vendor specific website for a particular device. A set of agents monitors device operation and builds a model for issuing autonomous instructions to the devices based on the model of established operation. Compatible devices may be any suitable IP addressable device, and the agents gather a history of devices concerned with different comfort and function areas, such as lighting, appliances, air quality and occupancy awareness (e.g. security). In this manner, comprehensive, cross-vendor oversight is implemented from a common control via the personal device app, and a gathered history of home usage drives learning of a usage model for autonomous operation.
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