Systems and methods for automatic configuration of devices within a network utilizing inherited configuration data
US7996516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/285
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for configuration of devices within a network utilizing inherited configuration data are disclosed. Configuration data stored at a junction box in electronic communication with a first device is accessed. The configuration data includes a default zone of interest assignment for a first device. The zone of interest comprises a portion of a network. Devices within the zone of interest are identified. It is determined whether the first device is compatible with any of the identified devices. The first device is configured, in an automated manner, to interact with a set of compatible devices within the zone of interest.
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