Occupancy sensor network
US7486193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B20/40
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An occupancy sensor includes an acoustic transmitter and an acoustic receiver each operably coupled to a controller. The sensor further includes a communication interface operably coupled to the controller and capable of transmitting and receiving communication signals to and from a communication network through the communication interface. The sensor also includes memory for storing operation aspects, such as a network address associated with the sensor, information representative of data corresponding to the defined region monitored by the sensor, an office plan location for the sensor, and an operating schedule for the sensor. One or more operational aspects of the occupancy sensor may be adjusted through the use of a remote control or a local control at the sensor. The occupancy sensor processes acoustic and/or infrared signals to determine the presence or absence of an occupant within a defined region.
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