Language independent building automation architecture for worldwide system deployment
US6240326A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/23097
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A computer-implemented building automation operating system for supporting applications that interact with building automation devices in different locations. A computer-human interface is provided for viewing data related to the applications. A master name data structure stores global identifiers and location specific names for each of the applications that interact with the building automation devices. The global identifiers uniquely identify the applications. A building automation master name processor is connected to the master name data structure and to the computer-human interface for providing to the computer-human interface a location specific name based upon its associated global identifier. These features significantly enhance the global distribution and use of new building automation software applications.
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