Method and apparatus for a distributed home-automation-control (HAC) window
US7526539B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A software-control-module for enabling a user to monitor and control home-automated-systems and appliances from one or more remote interfaces on a data-packet-network is provided. The module comprises a reporting function for reporting current status of the home-automated-systems and appliances; a selection function for selecting options related to system and appliance settings; a command-building function for building commands for system and appliance control; an execution function for executing commands; and a display function for displaying relevant data and for facilitating interactive control ability. the software-control module is distributed to pre-selected network locations frequented by a user such that the user may have control over home-automated systems and appliances while visiting the network location during network navigation.
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