System and apparatus for controlling an appliance situated within a premises using premises recording unit
US6021324A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/57
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and apparatus controls an appliance situated within a premises, such as a home or office. A premises recording unit is able to receive and store telephone information from a telephone network and includes a wireless transmitter for generating and transmitting a packet of control information to a premises appliance such as a coffee pot. An appliance controller is spaced from the premises recording unit, but within range of the generated packet transmission, for interfacing with the premises appliance. The appliance controller includes a packet receiver for receiving the packet of control information and is responsive to the information for controlling operation of the appliance.
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