Methods for remote monitoring and control of appliances over a computer network
US8073921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B25/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The remote monitoring and controlling of controllable devices is provided by sending control information to and receiving status information from information appliances over a network. A user is able to monitor the information appliances from a remote location, and control the information appliances from the remote location. The remote monitoring and control can be facilitated by graphical user interfaces. The information appliance can be a home lighting system, a home alarm system, a home entertainment system, a water gardening system, a home heating system, a home cooling system, and a television system having recording capabilities.
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