System and method for using a wired network to send response messages in an automation system
US8107946B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/2843
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for sending a response message over a wired communication channel in an automation network is disclosed. The method includes the operation of defining a radio frequency (RF) network between a central controller and a plurality of automation devices. A control signal is transmitted from the central controller to at least one of the plurality of automation devices over the RF network. A response message is sent from at least one of the plurality of automation devices to the central controller using a wired network.
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