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Networked control system using logical addresses

US8218547B2 · kind B2 · utility

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2Claims

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Assignee

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV · NL

Inventors

Martinus Richardus Van Steen · Leiden, NL
Robert Van Herk · Eindhoven, NL
Mark Henricus Verberkt · Eindhoven, NL
Bozena Erdmann · Aachen, DE
Oliver Schreyer · Herzogenrath, DE
Armand Michel Marie Lelkens · Heerlen, NL

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 14, 2008
Grant date	Jul 10, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 8, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04L2101/604
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Networked control systems and methods include a plurality of devices connected to a network. At least one device has a logical address that includes a device type and a device location in an environment of the device in a user readable and understandable format, such as English or other languages. The system further includes a processor connectable to the network and configured to execute control logic using the logical addresses. A memory is provided for storing a mapping from the logical address to a physical network address of the device.

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