Reprogramming nodes in a wireless automation system
US8249579B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/2841
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for wireless communication within a building automation system is disclosed. The method includes establishing a communication connection between a wireless device and a controller, and communicating an upgrade packet to the wireless device from the controller. The method further includes executing the upgrade packet to upgrade the wireless device or a building automation component connected to the wireless device. A building automation system is further disclosed. The system includes a controller configured to provide a software module, and a wireless transceiver in communication with the controller and configured to communicate the software module. The system further includes a wireless device in communication with the wireless transceiver and configured to receive the software module to upgrade the wireless device.
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